Film Stories with Simon Brew
Film Stories with Simon Brew is a podcast that looks to dig into the stories behind popular movies.From troubled productions, to rights issues, to difficulties with release to films nearly falling apart, the podcast will be looking at the stories that don't always seem apparent when watching a movie!
The podcast is hosted by Simon Brew, the founder of Den Of Geek. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simonbrew. Thank you!
Latest Episode
The Romesh Ranganathan episode (Film Stories 500 celebration live from London) (24.12.2025)
Previous Episodes
- In conversation with Chris Chibnall | Seven Dials, White Hart, Doctor Who, 80s computer games, Jasper Carrot and more
- Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky IV Rocky vs Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)
- Fackham Hall | Writing a spoof, the bizarre CG pig sex, and the Dawson Brothers tell us their story
- The Polar Express (2004) and its initial box office stumble, plus James L Brooks
- In conversation with filmmaker Dan Cadan. Including how much he got paid for one line in Die Another Day
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - from the 45th most popular film of 1992 to Xmas favourite
- In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
- The story of the unmade Die Hard 6, plus an update
- In conversation with Nathan Crowley - Wicked For Good, Coppola, Nolan, Spielberg, and monkeys
- In conversation with Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson | Recorded live in Birmingham
- In conversation with Ruben Fleischer | Now You See Me Now You Don't, Gangster Squad, Venom and more
- Episode 500 celebrations | A long conversation with Kevin Smith
- In conversation with Nicholas Hytner | The Choral, The Madness Of King George, Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Bennett and more
- The Prestige (2006), plus Dan Trachtenberg on Predator: Badlands and more
- In conversation with Nia DaCosta | Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Doctor Who, videogames & more
- Raging Bull (1980), and Rebecca Miller on Mr Scorsese (2025)
- In conversation with Edward Berger | Ballad Of A Small Player, Conclave, and internet passwords
- Scream (1996) and Skyline (2010)
- In conversation with Phil Johnston - The Twits, Wreck-It Ralph, Cedar Rapids and more
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and Doctor Who (2010s unmade movie)
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