Film Stories with Simon Brew Podcast
1) In conversation with writer/director Craig Brewer
In this long chat about Song Sung Blue and his other film work too, writer/director Craig Brewer joins Simon Brew to chat about his film story. The pair chat about what led to the Neil Diamond-inspir...Show More
2) The Romesh Ranganathan episode (Film Stories 500 celebration live from London)
To celebrate Film Stories turning 500 episodes old (and then some!), a very special live recording took place in London in November 2025. Long-time Film Stories supporter Romesh Ranganathan joined Sim...Show More
The Romesh Ranganathan episode (Film Stories 500 celebration live from London)
1:30:05 | Dec 24th, 2025
3) In conversation with Chris Chibnall | Seven Dials, White Hart, Doctor Who, 80s computer games, Jasper Carrot and more
In a very special episode of Film Stories, writer/producer/showrunner/novelist Chris Chibnall joins Simon for a long chat about his work and career. Topics covered? Glad you asked. They chat about De...Show More
4) Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky IV Rocky vs Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)
You want a Christmas movie? Look no further than Rocky IV, surely the raging highlight of the Rocky saga. Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, and with montages coming out of its armpits, the m...Show More
Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky IV Rocky vs Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)
45:26 | Dec 15th, 2025
5) Fackham Hall | Writing a spoof, the bizarre CG pig sex, and the Dawson Brothers tell us their story
Now in UK cinemas is the spoof movie Fackham Hall, which crosses the likes of Airplane! with Downton Abbey. But how do you write a spoof movie? And what are the challenges? We've brought together 66...Show More
6) The Polar Express (2004) and its initial box office stumble, plus James L Brooks
There was originally a plan to bring the much-loved Christmas book The Polar Express to the big screen in live action, with Rob Reiner potentially directing. But eventually, the project ended up with ...Show More
The Polar Express (2004) and its initial box office stumble, plus James L Brooks
1:09:50 | Dec 8th, 2025
7) In conversation with filmmaker Dan Cadan. Including how much he got paid for one line in Die Another Day
Dan Cadan may not be a name familiar to too many, but he's had quite the career. In this special Film Stories episode, he tells his tale of how the lad growing up in Huddersfield went on to work with ...Show More
8) The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - from the 45th most popular film of 1992 to Xmas favourite
Go down the box office charts for 1992, and you need to look a long way before you find The Muppet Christmas Carol. Directed by Brian Henson, the movie was in 45th place at the box office that year, w...Show More
9) In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
In a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by two of the team behind Disney's new animated movie, Zootropolis. There's producer Yvett Merino, an Oscar-winner for Encanto...Show More
10) In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
In a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by two of the team behind Disney's new animated movie, Zootropolis. There's producer Yvett Merino, an Oscar-winner for Encanto...Show More