Hey Now! Hey Now!

Emily & Barney

Hey Now! Hey Now! is your ultimate dose of movie nostalgia, where two childhood friends discuss their favourite childhood movies. Longtime BFFs Emily Sandford and Barney Leigh dive headfirst into the world of cult classics and '00s pop culture, reliving all the iconic moments, guilty pleasures, and cringe-worthy memories from the movies we couldn't get enough of. Now THAT is "what dreams are made of!"

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Updated Dec 24, 2025

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Dec 7, 2020 · 44 min
Christmas Classics: The Holiday
Miles needs to turn off Ennio Morricone, grab some fettuccini and listen to our first Hey Now! Hey Now! Christmas Episode: THE HOLIDAY. 2020 has made us want to sniff gas from a stove like Iris - so join us for some end of year, feel-good, fruitily doodily fun as we discuss this amazing movie classic. Any excuse to talk about Jude Law in those glasses to be honest. Pro Tip: Best listened to with a hot chocolate with 5 marshmallows. Leading Lady: @sandfordemily Best Friend: @barneyleigh93 Podcast artwork designed by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2020 · 5 min
Series 1 Wrap Up
It's the end of Season 1 of Hey Now! Hey Now! But before you cry more than Sam waiting for Austin in the drought, and Chessy when she found out Hallie was actually Annie, join us as we reminisce on the show so far. Season 2 IS happening, guys! But before that, put December 7th in your diary because we've got a Christmas gift coming your way..! Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2020 · 44 min
High School Musical
Hey Now! Hey Now! Season 1 ends with a movie HIGH...High School Musical! That’s right Zac Efron lovers, get your head in the game and headphones in your ears, because in this final episode we discuss the movie that made us suddenly love basketball, Pi and crème brûlée (I’ll have a side order of Zeke, am I right ladies?) Pro tip: best listened to with chilli cheese fries, just don’t spill them on Sharpay’s blazer. Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2020 · 17 min
Interview with Christina Vidal, Maddie from Freaky Friday
It’s after 6! So switch off the fuse and listen to our chat with the amazing Christina Vidal, who plays Lindsay Lohan’s BFF Maddie in Freaky Friday. So turn us up in your rented BMW (thanks Dina Lohan) and rock on, because this episode will TAKE YOU AWAY! Give Christina some love on Instagram: @christinamvidal Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2020 · 34 min
Freaky Friday
Put some chopsticks up your nose and crank us up in your Volvo, because today we’re discussing body-swap classic Freaky Friday! Don’t allow Lindsay Lohan’s chunky highlights or your fortune cookie phobia to put you off, this episode is gonna rock your world! (EARTHQUAAAKE!) Pro tip: best listened to with some ice cream you’ve sneaked from the fridge (we see you, Harry) Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2020 · 25 min
Interview with Mark Rosman, Director of A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story would be nothing without today’s guest and ultimate legend: Director Mark Rosman. Converse needs to pay him royalties for his magic on this Hilary Duff classic! Not only did he introduce us to Austin Ames, he also directed other gems such as Even Stevens and Lizzie McGuire! Not to be dramatic, but this man has literally shaped our childhood. Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2020 · 35 min
A Cinderella Story
"L.O.L." Don’t drop your cell phone, you’ll need it to listen to today’s episode where we discuss the Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray classic: A Cinderella Story! After much consideration, we are rebranding as a Jennifer Coolidge stan account - sorry if you are “very, very upset about this.” Anyway, go ahead and listen girlfriend, do your thang. Pro tip: best listened to with some Salmon from Norwegia. Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2020 · 18 min
Interview with Dougie Poynter, McFly from Just My Luck
It’s no secret that Dougie Poynter is the best band member of McFly, and it was just our luck that he wanted to talk to us about his time in Lindsay Lohan classic, Just My Luck! No one fake-eats bowling alley nachos quite like him! Also side note to management: from now on, only take him to movie premieres in Lamborghinis, okay? No double decker buses. Great. Give Dougie and McFly some love on Instagram: @idougahole @mcflymusic Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2020 · 41 min
Just My Luck
What’s better: Sarah Jessica Parker’s dress arriving at your door? Or a new Hey Now! Hey Now! episode dropping in your subs?! (Don’t answer that.) Today we’ll be Chris PINE-ing over the iconic Lindsay Lohan movie: Just My Luck. Hold onto your lucky rabbit's foot and avoid all mirrors for this one! Pro tip: best listened to with a side of le jambon d'étranger (stranger’s bacon). Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2020 · 26 min
Interview with Christa B. Allen, Jenna from 13 Going On 30
She taught us how to wear blue eyeshadow, practically invented scrunchies, and now she’s on our show! Today we chat with 13 Going On 30’s young Jenna Rink, Christa B. Allen; the super talented actress, aerialist(!), AND TikTok queen! So go ahead and listen, it’s not like you need a play-by-play. Give Christa some love on Instagram: @christaallen And don’t forget TikTok! @christaallen Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2020 · 36 min
13 Going On 30
Stuff some tissues in your bra and grab a Margarita with Madonna, because today we discuss a Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo classic: 13 Going On 30! This episode is Six Chicks and Chris Grandy approved. So what are you waiting for, Gina*? Get listening. *IT’S JENNA! Pro tip: best listened to with a glass of water and a fluffy pillow. Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2020 · 25 min
Interview with Kathleen Marshall, Charlotte from The Princess Diaries
Queen Clarisse had to survive 30 minutes without her assistant Charlotte because she was too busy speaking to us! That’s right, actress Kathleen Marshall a.k.a the woman who invented headsets (sorry Britney) gives us the low-down on her favourite memories working alongside Director (and father) Garry Marshall, as well as discussing what it was like shooting scenes with Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway! The tea is TRULY served, ma’am. Pro tip: best listened to with a bowl of pear sorbet a.k.a. a Genovian palette cleanser. Consider a donation to The Garry Marshall Theatre: https://www.garrymarshalltheatre.org/donate Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2020 · 39 min
The Princess Diaries
Shut...UP! Today we discuss Disney royalty: The Princess Diaries. So dust off your beaver rucksack and jump on an electric scooter, because you’re in for a steep ride. Did you know Fat Louie was the biggest diva on set? Just ask Anne Hathaway - he’s the Mariah Carey of Genovia! Pro tip: best listened to with M&Ms on Pizza. Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2020 · 27 min
Interview with Lisa Ann Walter, Chessy from The Parent Trap
We speak with actress and chilli connoisseur Lisa Ann Walter who played the world’s favourite Nanny ‘Chessy’ in The Parent Trap. Can we hug her?!! So the question is: whaddya want to do first, kiddo - unpack or listen? Or listen, then unpack? Or, we can listen while we unpack. Send Lisa some love on Instagram: @lisaannwalter Pro tip: best listened to with a robust Merlot (or Evian, your choice). Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2020 · 36 min
The Parent Trap
You are cordially invited to join the Dennis Quaid Appreciation Club (“unbutton that shirt, baby!”) In today’s episode, we discuss Lindsay Lohan’s debut: The Parent Trap directed by Nancy Meyers. This movie gold has had us pining for an identical twin since ‘98, so dust off your tie-dye T-shirt, relax, sail through time with us...back to yesteryear! Pro tip: best listened to with some Oreos & peanut butter! (or when you’re being shipped off to Switzerland) Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2020 · 34 min
Interview with Jim Fall, Director of The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Say buona sera to our new American friend Jim Fall, the Director -and love of our life- of the Hilary Duff and Adam Lamberg classic: The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Where’s his Academy Award, already?! [petition linked below] Not only does Jim give some incredible insight into shooting in Italy, we finally get some leads on Margaret Chan! Now THAT is what dreams are made of! Pro tip: best listened to with some Italian gelato. 2 scoops. Send Jim some love on Instagram: @jimfall Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2020 · 31 min
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Now, THIS is what dreams are made of! Season 1 kicks off by discussing film perfection: The Lizzie McGuire Movie. In this episode, you will get to relive the delights of La Citta Eterna. (Rome. Eternal city. Did no one read the info packets?) Anyway, join us while we unpack so many mysteries from this 2003 Hilary Duff classic: Who exactly is Margaret Chan? How did Lizzie get the wheel of cool cheese back to America? And why is Paolo such a fuckboy?! Pro tip: best listened to with a glass of red wine and a bowl of spaghetti. Instagram: Hey Now! Hey Now! @heynowheynow Emily Sandford: @sandfordemily Barney Leigh: @barneyleigh93 Produced by: Podcast Design (London), Graphics by: @junkmail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2020 · 1 min
Season 1 Trailer
Do you still long for Troy Bolton in High School Musical to be your Boyfriend? Is Lizzie McGuire’s ‘What Dreams Are Made Of’ the song you want played at your wedding? And do you forget where you put your keys, but remember the handshake from The Parent Trap off by heart? You’re not alone. Launching this August, brand new podcast Hey Now! Hey Now! sees childhood BFFs Emily Sandford and Barney Leigh discuss some of the most beloved childhood movies from the 90s and 00s. In this unique and entertaining new podcast produced by Podcast Design, your new favourite duo Emily and Barney (sorry Lizzie and Gordo) cover everything that modern-day millennials have thought about when re-watching these incredible movies they consider to be cult classics; everything from the iconic soundtrack in The Princess Diaries to the questionable outfit choices in 13 Going On 30, and the most memorable quotes from A Cinderella Story! Emily and Barney’s long-standing friendship and personal insight into these movies bring the audience into the conversation and evoke feelings of nostalgia in even the casual listener! If that wasn’t enough, Emily and Barney invite cast and crew on to the show for an exclusive bonus chat about their favourite memories on set, as well as spilling behind-the-scenes tea that only people involved in these movies would know! VIP guests include: Jim Fall (Director, The Lizzie McGuire Movie), Lisa Ann Walter (Chessy, The Parent Trap), Kathleen Marshall (Charlotte, The Princess Diaries), Christa B. Allen (Young Jenna, 13 Going On 30), Christina Vidal (Maddie, Freaky Friday), Mark Rosman (Director, A Cinderella Story), Dougie Poynter (McFly, Just My Luck) and Olesya Rulin (Kelsey, High School Musical). The podcast launches on August 17th, and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and all other major podcast platforms. Now, THIS is what dreams are made of! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.