Torn Stubs
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsYou heart movies and so do we! Join super film fans Robert Gershinson and Joshua Winning as they chat the good, the geek and the ugly with none of the nonsense.
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Artwork by George Clayton
Theme tune by Alex Lane
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Episodes
Call Me By Your Name
August 15, 2022 23:30 - 1 hourRobert and Joshua bring this series celebrating 21st Century Queer Cinema to a close with our friends from across the pond, Dane and Will from the Chasing Chalamet podcast. We all travel to rural Italy and bask in the glorious sensualness of Call Me By Your Name (2017) directed by Luca Guadagnino. We'll be back later in the year, so until then check out all our previous episodes and be sure to subscribe. Call us by your name over on twitter @TornStubsPod.
A Fantastic Woman
August 08, 2022 23:30 - 34 minutesRobert and Joshua wonder through life and watch A Fantastic Woman (2017) directed by Sebastián Lelio. Dance with us over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes: Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your pods.
Weekend
August 01, 2022 23:30 - 36 minutesRobert and Joshua grab their dictaphones and watch Weekend (2011) directed by Andrew Haigh. Stand too close to us while we make a cup of tea over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes: Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your pods.
The Handmaiden
July 25, 2022 23:30 - 34 minutesRobert and Joshua con each other and watch The Handmaiden (2017) directed by Park Chan-Wook. Clink your balls at us over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod, and be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
And Then We Danced
July 18, 2022 23:30 - 27 minutesRobert and Joshua go hard as nails and watch And Then We Danced (2019) directed by Levan Akin. Show us your groovy moves on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
Carol
July 11, 2022 23:30 - 32 minutesRobert and Joshua go toy shopping and watching Carol (2015) directed by Todd Haynes. Whisper softly to us on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
A Single Man
July 04, 2022 23:30 - 36 minutesWe're back! This series we are celebrating the best of 21st Century Queer Cinema. First up is A Single Man directed by Tom Ford. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your pods. Come chat to us over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod
The NeverEnding Story
May 02, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutesRobert and Josh hide in the school attic to watch The NeverEnding Story (1984), directed by Wolfgang Petersen. If you love 1980s sci-fi and fantasy, check out Josh's new book The Shadow Glass, published by Titan Books and available now in all good book stores (even the ones with a grumpy owner like Mr Coreander). Give us a new name by yelling it into the rain over on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoy...
Masters Of The Universe
April 25, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutesRobert and Josh have the powerrrrrrr to watch Masters of the Universe (1987), directed by Gary Goddard. Be sure to grab your copy of Josh's new book The Shadow Glass, published by Titan Books and available now in all good book stores (just don't try stores like Charlie's, he only sells guitars and cosmic keys). Give us a moo on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
The Goonies
April 18, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutesTorn Stubs never says die! Robert and Joshua go hunting for buried treasure and then watch The Goonies (1985), directed by Richard Donner. And y'know what else is treasure? Josh's new book, The Shadow Glass, released by Titan Books. Grab your copy from any good book store now. Shout "Hey you guuuuuuys!" at us over on Twitter @TornStubsPod, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode — plus drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
April 11, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutesRobert and Joshua head to Toon Town to watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) directed by Robert Zemeckis. Smile, darn ya smile over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
Conan The Barbarian
April 04, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutesRobert and Josh take their revenge by watching Conan the Barbarian (1982), directed by John Milius. Be sure to grab your copy of Josh's new book The Shadow Glass released by Titan Books, out now in all book stores. Show us your strength on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
Willow
March 28, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutesRobert and Josh prove they are great by watching Willow (1988), directed by Ron Howard. And y'know what else is great? Josh's new book, The Shadow Glass, released by Titan Books. Grab your copy from any book store now. Tell us mad(martigan) things over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
Labyrinth
March 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourYou remind me of the pod. What pod? The pod with the power! We celebrate the launch of Josh's brand new book The Shadow Glass (published by @TitanBooks) by doing a magic dance and watching Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson. Tell us how to reorder time and turn the world upside down over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
March 15, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourDo or do not listen to this pod. There is no try. For this season we're looking at the 1980s Sci-Fi and Fantasy films that have inspired Josh to write his new book, The Shadow Glass. We travel to the Dagobah system and enjoy Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, directed by Irvin Kershner Send us messages from the future over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
The Terminator
March 08, 2022 00:30 - 59 minutesJust like Arnold, we are back! For this season we're looking at the 1980s Sci-Fi and Fantasy films that have inspired Josh to write his new book, The shadow Glass. First up is this amazing time travel 'n' androids classic The Terminator, directed by James Cameron. Send us messages from the future over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
The Bottom and Top films of 2021
December 31, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutesTo celebrate the end of 2021, Robert and Joshua run down their top and bottom films of the year. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Tell us lies, tell us sweet little lies over on twitter @TornStubsPod
Trading Places
December 25, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutesJoshua and Robert place a bet for the usual amount and watch Trading Places directed by John Landis. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Come and buy and sell over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod.
Saint Maud
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutesRobert and Joshua wrap up this series on 21st Century Horror with their own personal final girl, Saint Maud directed by Rose Glass.
Get Out
November 04, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutesRobert and Joshua get in to chat about Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Buy us a cup of tea over at @TornStubsPod.
Dune (1984) with Dane and Will from the Chasing Chalamet podcast
November 01, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutesRobert and Joshua travel to Arrakis to discuss the David Lynch directed Dune (1984) with Dane and Will from the Chasing Chalamet podcast. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Tweet us your inner monologues @TornStubsPod. Also, check out Chasing Chalamet on all pod-catchers, and social media: Twitter: @ChalametChasing Instagram: @chasingchalamet
Fear Street Trilogy
October 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourRobert and Joshua head to The Shadyside Mall to delve into the Fear Street Trilogy (1994, 1978, 1666) directed by Leigh Janiak. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Dial up that AOL internet and send us some instant messages on Twitter @TornStubsPod
The Babadook
October 20, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutesRobert and Joshua take heed of what they've watched and know they can't get rid of The Babadook-dook-dook directed by Jennifer Kent. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If it's in a word or if it's in a look, tweet us @TornStubsPod until our phones buzz off the hook.
Let The Right One In (with Kier Kemp)
October 13, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutesRobert and Joshua let Kier in so they can all chat about Let The Right One In directed by Tomas Alfredson. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Tweet us at night @TornStubsPod
No Time To Die (with Dan and Will from Track By Track)
October 07, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutesRobert and Joshua join forces with fellow secret agents of P.O.D.C.A.S.T to unearth all the official secrets of the 25th James Bond adventure, No Time To Die directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Order a Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred and send it to us on twitter @TornStubsPod Also be sure to check out Track By Track on all pod-catchers and on social media @TrackByTrackUK
Final Destination (with Chelley Toy)
October 06, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutesRobert and Joshua are joined by Chelley Toy from The Point Horror Book Club to try and avoid death so they can chat about Final Destination direction by James Wong. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Tel your plans on twitter @TornStubsPod
Happy Death Day (With Chelley Toy)
September 29, 2021 23:30 - 57 minutesRobert and Joshua are joined by Chelley Toy from The Point Horror Book Club to go loopy over Happy Death Day directed by Christopher Landon. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Wish us happy birthday over and over on twitter @TornStubsPod
Midsommar
September 22, 2021 23:30 - 45 minutesRobert and Joshua head to Sweden to celebrate Midsommar directed by Ari Aster. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Clucks to us on twitter @TornStubsPod
Hereditary
September 15, 2021 23:30 - 49 minutesRobert and Joshua cut each other's heads off and chat about Hereditary directed by Ari Aster. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Clucks to us on twitter @TornStubsPod
The Skin I Live In
September 08, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutesRobert and Joshua make each other's skin crawls as they dissect The Skin I Live In directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Send us provisionals over on twitter @TornStubsPod
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
September 01, 2021 23:30 - 36 minutesRobert and Joshua get their walking boots on and take a look at A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Send us provisionals over on twitter @TornStubsPod
The Lighthouse (with Mike Muncer)
August 25, 2021 23:30 - 47 minutesRobert, Joshua and guest Mike Muncer (from The Evolution of Horror Podcast) wonder how long they have been watching The Lighthouse, directed by Robert Eggers. Five weeks? two days? Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Send us provisionals over on twitter @TornStubsPod
The Lighthouse
August 25, 2021 23:30 - 47 minutesRobert, Joshua and guest Mike Muncer (from The Evolution of Horror Podcast) wonder how long they have been watching The Lighthouse, directed by Robert Eggers. Five weeks? two days? Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Send us provisionals over on twitter @TornStubsPod
The Witch (again... with Mike Muncer)
August 18, 2021 23:30 - 42 minutesRobert and Joshua loved it so much the first time around, they've returned to chat all things The Witch (dir. Robert Eggers) with Mike Muncer from The Evolution Of Horror podcast. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We live deliciously over on twitter @TornStubsPod
The Witch (again)
August 18, 2021 23:30 - 42 minutesRobert and Joshua loved it so much the first time around, they've returned to chat all things The Witch (dir. Robert Eggers) with Mike Muncer from The Evolution Of Horror podcast. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We live deliciously over on twitter @TornStubsPod
Drag Me To Hell
August 11, 2021 23:03 - 30 minutesRobert and Joshua breathe on some buttons and watch Drag Me To Hell directed by Sam Raimi. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Tell us about buttons over on twitter @TornStubsPod
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
August 04, 2021 23:30 - 38 minutesRobert and Joshua have a cursed placed upon them and have to deep dive into The Killing of a Sacred Deer directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Bring us a sacred deer to kill over on twitter @TornStubsPod
Martyrs
July 28, 2021 23:30 - 30 minutesRobert and Joshua, along with guest Matt Glasby deep dive into Martyrs, directed by Pascal Laugier. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Bring us a deep sense of transcendance over on twitter @TornStubsPod
Martyrs (with Matt Glasby)
July 28, 2021 23:30 - 30 minutesRobert and Joshua, along with guest Matt Glasby deep dive into Martyrs, directed by Pascal Laugier. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Bring us a deep sense of transcendance over on twitter @TornStubsPod
Insidious
July 21, 2021 23:30 - 42 minutesIt's not the pod that's haunted, it's guest Matt Glasby! He chats to Robert and Joshua about his new book, The Book of Horror: The Anatomy of Fear in Film, and then they all deep dive into Insidious, directed by James Wan. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. Whisper sweet nothings to us @TornStubsPod
Insidious (with Matt Glasby)
July 21, 2021 23:30 - 42 minutesIt's not the pod that's haunted, it's guest Matt Glasby! He chats to Robert and Joshua about his new book, The Book of Horror: The Anatomy of Fear in Film, and then they all deep dive into Insidious, directed by James Wan. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. Whisper sweet nothings to us @TornStubsPod
The Bottom and Top Films of 2020
December 31, 2020 02:30 - 1 hourThat was the year that was, and wasn't it a shocker?! To celebrate the end of 2020, Robert and Joshua run down their top and bottom films of the year. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Tell us lies, tell us sweet little lies over on twitter @TornStubsPod
Love Actually
December 25, 2020 02:30 - 1 hourMerry Christmas! This is the first part of a collaboration with Dane and Will from Chasing Chalamet podcast, where we all discuss the much loved/loathed (delete as appropriate) Christmas movie, Love Actually, directed by Richard Curtis. Be sure to head over to Chasing Chalamet's feed for the concluding part. Subscribe to both pods so you don't miss a single episode. We're on twitter @TornStubsPod and so are they @ChalametChasing - so be a peach and tweet us by your name... H...
V For Vendetta
December 11, 2020 03:00 - 34 minutesRobert and Joshua conclude their trilogy of episodes reappraising films based on the works of Alan Moore, and also bring this series on non-superhero comic-book movies to a fitting close. In this series finale, Robert and Joshua victoriously vocalise their views on V For Vendetta, directed by James McTeigue. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a damn episode. And come and tweet us over on that here twitter thang @TornStubsPod
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
December 11, 2020 02:50 - 29 minutesIn this second of three episodes about movies based on the works of Alan Moore, Robert and Joshua put Queen and country first to join The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, directed by Stephen Norrington. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a damn episode. And come and tweet us over on that here twitter thang @TornStubsPod
From Hell
December 11, 2020 02:30 - 37 minutesIn the first of three episodes featuring movies based on the works of Alan Moore, Robert and Joshua viciously dissect the 2001 adaptation of From Hell, directed by The Hughes Bros. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a damn episode. And come and tweet us over on that here twitter thang @TornStubsPod
Recommends #3: Lockdown Reboot (with Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Sam Retford)
November 12, 2020 10:34 - 1 hourFor this Lockdown Reboot Special, Robert and Joshua are joined by filmmaker Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, and actor Sam Retford to run down some recommendations to get you through the Covid blues. Show Lloyd and Sam's film some love - @samfilmuk Be sure to join the convo over on twitter @TornStubsPod And subscribe do you don't miss an episode.
Recommends #3: Lockdown Reboot
November 12, 2020 10:34 - 1 hourFor this Lockdown Reboot Special, Robert and Joshua are joined by filmmaker Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, and actor Sam Retford to run down some recommendations to get you through the Covid blues. Show Lloyd and Sam's film some love - @samfilmuk Be sure to join the convo over on twitter @TornStubsPod And subscribe do you don't miss an episode.
The Omen Special
October 31, 2020 02:30 - 1 hourRobert and Joshua have now known each other for 666 years, so they celebrate by diving into the Omen franchise Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And give us a wave over on twitter: @TornStubsPod
Recommends #2: Pride Season Special
July 11, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutesWe're continuing to celebrate Pride season with another glorious episode running down some awesome LGBTQI+ movie recommendations. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a damn episode. And come and tweets us over on that here Twitter thang @TornStubsPod