Episodes: 493
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 4.0k subscribers
Instagram: 5.9k followers
Publicly listed emails
simon@whynow.co.uk
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Simon Brew - Film journalist and founder of Den of Geek.
Adam Randall - Directing Slow Horses, Developing And Directing Films, And His Experience Working On A Netflix UK Production.
Ken Petrie - His Path Into Film Producing And The Development Of Sunny Dancer.
Susanne Bier - Directing Practical Magic 2, Building The Film’s Sets, And Her Upcoming Work.
Robert Carlyle - Directing His Short Film Three, How It Differs From His Previous Directing Work, And His Creative Process.
The Last Boy Scout (1991), the film nobody seemed to enjoy making, plus Steve Oram
October 12, 2026
The sale of Shane Black's The Last Boy Scout screenplay for a then-eyewatering $1.75m (and that wasn't even the highest bid!) set Hollywood alight. It also virtually guaranteed at the time that the film would get made. When it did? The reunion of Bruce Willis and Joel Silver seemed like a good idea after their Die Hard successes. Tony Scott as director? That should work. They'll all get on like a house on fire, right? Er... In the second part of this episode, writer, actor, director, comedi...
In conversation with writer/director Brian Duffield | Whalefall, sperm whales, del Toro and more
October 09, 2026
In a special episode of Film Stories, writer/director Brian Duffield chats to Simon about his brand new movie, Whalefall. Well, not just that. The pair also natter about The Muppets, about working in a clothing factory, just what happened with Jane Got A Gun, the story of Guillermo del Toro and Stephen King noticing No One Will Save You, and a whole lot more...! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In conversation with Aaron Sorkin
October 05, 2026
Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin joins Simon for an elongated chat about The Social Reckoning, Facebook, compromised reviewers, and how the pair would overhaul the James Bond saga. Plus! There's chatter about old film magazines, about making stories based on true people, plus Aaron Sorkin chats too about those times when Jerry Bruckheimer gives him a call... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Projection Booth · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Film Stories with Simon Brew is hosted by Simon Brew. Its publicly listed email is simon@whynow.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Film Stories with Simon Brew: simon@whynow.co.uk.
Podseeker estimates Film Stories with Simon Brew reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Film Stories with Simon Brew typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional experience as a film or television director, producer, actor, or other established creative involved in a notable production; distinctive behind-the-scenes access or a compelling production story is especially relevant. Common among recent guests: Directing or producing released films and television productions; Acting in notable film or television projects; Award recognition or other significant industry acclaim. Recent guests include Adam Randall, Ken Petrie, and Susanne Bier.
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Recent episodes cover Film, Film Production, Filmmaking, Film Directing, and Film Industry. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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