Save The Stub

What happens if you make a film novice, a film snob and a fence-sitter all watch a movie together?

In each episode of the Save The Stub Podcast Will, Harry and Rory sit down to discuss the Film of the Week, dissect the latest news in TV and Film, and dig into the Save the Stub Mailbag!

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12 episodes
Updated Aug 8, 2021

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Aug 8, 2021 · 56 min
Nomadland, A Joker Sequel and Unforgettable Scenes in Film and TV
It's Episode 11! The podcast finally sits down to discuss Chloe Zhao's triple Academy Award winning Nomadland. Catching up on some outdated news brings up the rumours of a Joker sequel, but did the 2019 origin story really open itself up to one? The Stubbies have us diving deep into childhood nostalgia as we explore our most unforgettable film and TV scenes in the Mailbag. Catch it all in another fun-filled episode and keep up with all the latest on Instagram @savethestub!
Jul 24, 2021 · 58 min
The Dig, Franchise Spin-offs and Space Jam vs. Black Widow
What was that? Another hiatus? It's okay listeners we are back again. Episode 10 and we watched Netflix's The Dig so that you don't have to. While Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes were uncovering medieval treasure, we discuss the absurd amount of spin-offs on the way and some post-covid box office battles. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones are milking us for all we're worth, but as long as LeBron James can shine in the ServerVerse, we're all happy (Bugs) bunnies. As always, sit back, enjoy the episode and keep up with all the latest on Instagram @savethestub.
May 13, 2021 · 49 min
Sound of Metal, The Return of Cinemas and Emotionally-Scarring Childhood Films
We're back! After a short hiatus the Save the Stub Podcast is back for Episode 9! This week's news is dominated by Hollywood Foreign Press boycotts and the long-awaited return of cinemas! A nostalgic Mailbag gets the team talking about emotionally-scarring films from their childhood and biopic films versus miniseries. To round it off the Film of the Week is the Best Sound and Best Film Editing Oscar winner, Sound of Metal, directed by Darius Marder and featuring British star Riz Ahmed. Enjoy the podcast and keep up with all the latest on Instagram @savethestub.
Apr 16, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
The Mauritanian, BAFTAs and Films that make you cry
It's Episode 8 and we're getting political! Kevin Macdonald's legal thriller The Mauritanian makes for an intriguing Film of the Week with Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch in the spotlight. The BAFTAs make big news this week and the UK might finally be able to watch all these award winners! One of the best Mailbags yet sees Harry, Rory and Will discuss films that make them cry and show they want to see made. Whether you consider yourself a Stubbie or a Saviour, catch it all now and keep up to date with the latest on Instagram @savethestub.
Apr 11, 2021 · 59 min
Man on Fire, Knives Out Sequels and 0/10 Films
It's Episode 7 and we're heading to Mexico City! Rory, Will and Harry discuss 'film of two halves' Man on Fire which sees a troubled Denzel Washington put it all on the line to protect Dakota Fanning. This week's News includes some expensive Knives Out sequels and LeBron James taking the stage for Space Jam 2. An intriguing Save The Stub Mailbag has the team thinking of films they'd rate 0/10 and discussing the Americanisation of world cinema. Sit back, enjoy and keep up with all the latest on Instagram @savethestub.
Apr 2, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
Zack Snyder's Justice League, Black Adam and a Special Guest!
It's Episode 6 and we have our first ever guest! Superhero connoisseur Ed Cook joins us to discuss The Snyder Cut, Zack Snyder's Justice League re-release. We also dive into the news of a Black Adam cast and answer some great listener questions on the Mail Bag! Keep up with all the latest over on Instagram @savethestub.
Mar 26, 2021 · 48 min
I Care A Lot, Oscar Nominations and WandaVision
It's Episode 5 and we're bringing you something new! Rory, Harry and Will tackle the news of Oscar nominations and an Avatar re-release before discussing J Blakeson's 2020 comedy I Care A Lot featuring Rosamund Pike. After an intriguing mailbag where we answer the age old question: "does size matter?" we head over to our newest section 'The Sin-ema' where Harry sentences Marvel and Disney to a lifetime of reparations. Keep up to date with the latest news, Q's and film reviews on our Instagram @savethestub!
Mar 19, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Blade Runner 2049, Neill Blomkamp and the new Bond!
It's Episode 4! Will, Harry and Rory share their thoughts on Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner sequel. Three fantastic mailbag questions have the guys deciding on their ideal next James Bond while the news brings us a potential District 10 (!) and even more from Zak Snyder. Will fights some behind-the-scenes nerves as he takes the reins as podcast host, Harry gets technical again and Rory begs for a vulnerable protagonist. Don't miss out on another fun-filled episode and keep up with the latest on Instagram @savethestub.
Mar 11, 2021 · 17 min
Golden Globes Special!
Is this really Awards Season? For this mini episode Harry, Rory and Will sit down to review the 78th Golden Globe Awards. Harry takes us through the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the 2021 ceremony with hot topics such as the rise of Daniel Kaluuya, the lack of diversity in the HFPA and the challenges of posthumous awards. Will comes to terms with a disappointing start to the year's film and TV awards slate while Rory questions the very existence of the Hollywood Foreign Press. Tune in and keep up to date with all of the last on Instagram @savethestub!
Mar 5, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
The Matrix, Martin Scorsese and some revamped Rugrats
In Episode 3 of the Save the Stub Podcast Rory, Harry and Will discuss the 1999 sci-fi action staple The Matrix before getting into the exciting news of a new Mortal Kombat, a stubborn Martin Scorsese and some revamped Rugrats! Harry gets his technical on with all things Wachowski cinematography, Will battles his pronunciation of fruit and film directors while Rory just about holds things together in yet another fun-filled episode. Enjoy and keep up to date with all the latest @savethestub!
Feb 26, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
One Night in Miami, Justice League and The Mandalorian
Episode two of the Save the Stub Podcast sees Harry, Rory and Will discuss Regina King's One Night in Miami before diving into news about Zak Snyder's Justice League and The Mandalorian. Share, subscribe and follow us on Instagram @savethestub!
Feb 18, 2021 · 58 min
Pixar's Soul, Industry Awards and UNO The Movie
Harry, Will and Rory discuss Disney and Pixar's latest film Soul before taking a look at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards nominations. Other topics on the table include Lil' Yachty's new venture into an UNO movie and one brazen follower's claim that Surf's Up is the greatest animated film of all time. Hamish, what were you thinking?