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Are you a dweeb who loves movies? Then you've come to the right place.
The Movie Dweeb is hosted by Daniel Merrifield, and is a fan-favourite (and also his mum's favourite) outlet for all things cinema, film and television across the world.
You can expect wild, bonkers chat about your favourite movies, behind-the-scenes gossip, and interviews with some of the world's biggest stars, including the time he bribed Hailee Steinfeld for spoilers, or sang a James Blunt anthem whilst cuddling Jim Carrey.
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Henry Calvert joins me on The Movie Dweeb Podcast for a full-on deep dive into superhero chaos, starting with a spoiler-packed review of Superman. We break down the biggest twists, surprises, and what James Gunn’s vision means for the future of the DC Universe.Then it’s onto the next Caped Crusader: who should take on the mantle of Batman? We share our dream casting choices and debate who could bring something bold and new to the role in DC’s next chapter.We also dig into Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, and why it might secretly be the most important project in shaping the next era of the MCU, more than Doomsday or Secret Wars.And just when you think we couldn’t go more unhinged, Henry pitches a Muppets remake of The Italian Job, followed by a Fleetwood Mac biopic… also starring The Muppets. Honestly? It might be genius.Plus, I share my recent chats with Pom Klementieff and Vanessa Kirby, including Pom revealing who she’d love to play in James Gunn’s new-look DCU.
In this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, Reagan To joins me to talk about voicing the iconic Young-hee doll across all three seasons of Squid Game!At just 13, Reagan reveals what it’s really like being part of one of the biggest TV shows in history, from how many takes it took to nail that chilling line, to singing the creepy hide and seek song that gave everyone nightmares.We chat about how her school friends react to her Squid Game fame, which playground games she’d use if she created her own version of the show, and whether she’d survive being trapped in a room with M3GAN.Plus, she pitches her own version of US Squid Game, starring Tate McRae and Sabrina Carpenter.Also joining me on the podcast is the brilliant Luis Guzmán, who dishes on another iconic Netflix series, Wednesday, Season 2. He shares what scares him most about working with Jenna Ortega, why playing Gomez Addams is such a big deal for him, and his hopes for finally stepping back into Greendale for the long-awaited Community movie.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is finally stomping onto our screens, but does it live up to the legacy? On this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, I’m joined by TikToker Ruby Redford to share our honest, dino-deep review.We also break down Universal's 2025 movie slate showcase, including first reactions to Wicked: For Good, the sci-fi epic Eddington, and the chaotic romcom Honey Don’t.Plus, I caught up with How To Train Your Dragon stars Mason Thames and Nico Parker to chat about their upcoming live-action remake. They reveal their most embarrassing memories of each other, and pitch a dream live-action Corpse Bride starring the two of them. Someone get Tim Burton on the phone.Oh, and did we mention Ruby also pitches The Muppets: The Exorcist? Yeah… that happened.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know: are you team dinos, witches, or puppets?
Vincent Martella, the iconic voice behind Phineas Flynn, joins The Movie Dweeb Podcast to celebrate the return of Phineas and Ferb. He reflects on nearly twenty years of voicing the character and shares what fans can expect from the brand-new fifth season, including chaotic new plots and surprise celebrity guest stars.Vincent also teases something huge: there’s already a script for a new Phineas and Ferb movie. Could another cinematic adventure be on the way? Plus, we chat about fan theories, favourite musical numbers, and how the series still resonates with audiences of all ages.Later in the episode, I also catch up with Hazbin Hotel stars Blake Roman and Kimiko Glenn. They chat about their love for interacting with fans at MCM Comic Con and offer a few cheeky hints about what’s to come in the highly anticipated second season of their hit show.If you enjoy the episode, make sure to follow and subscribe to The Movie Dweeb Podcast for more interviews with the stars behind your favourite films and shows. New episodes every week wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to leave a review if you’re feeling especially dweeby.
In this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, I'm joined by the brilliant Alice Johnson to break down everything The Last of Us Season 2, including her emotional reaction to Joel Miller’s shocking death and why she believes Bella Ramsey is the perfect Ellie.Alice also shares the behind-the-scenes story of her viral interview with Bella Ramsey and Isabella Merced, where she gifted them handmade friendship bracelets, and what their adorable reactions were really like!Plus, we both attended the European premiere of Thunderbolts*, and we’re giving our honest thoughts: the stand-out performances, the most unforgettable scenes, and whether it lived up to the hype.And that's not all! I also sat down with Hailee Steinfeld to chat about her acclaimed new film, Sinners. We talked about why the role of Mary caught her attention, which of her iconic past characters she'd love to revisit, and yes… I even tried bribing her for any scoop on whether we'll see Kate Bishop return to the MCU!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!
If you love The Simpsons, this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast is for you, as Joe Mantegna, the voice of Fat Tony, talks about his first ever appearance in the series, what fans ask his to say, and he shows off all of the merchandise he's received over the years.Joe also talks about his iconic role as David Rossi, in Criminal Minds, celebrating his lengthy period on the series, and even jokes that he is television's biggest DILF.Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson, also drops by to talk about the hope of a sequel to The Simpsons Movie, before penning her idea of what the plot should be. She also talks about the possibility of a remastered version of the beloved video game, The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
Ailish Morrison is back for her second appearance on The Movie Dweeb Podcast to dive deep into The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer! Join us as we discuss our excitement (and some hesitation) about the Multiverse coming into play, plus revisit our huge crushes on Jessica Alba's portrayal of Sue Storm.We also chat about Harrison Ford's exciting role in Captain America: Brave New World, and check out the wild and unhinged merchandise that’s come out with it. Ailish casts Harrison Ford and other iconic actors in a Lord of the Rings remake, and we get her review of the haunting Nosferatu remake.Also, we've got an exclusive interview with Fantastic Four star Vanessa Kirby and her Mission: Impossible co-star Pom Klementieff! The duo opens up about what it was like fighting alongside Tom Cruise on set and Pom’s exciting future in the DC Universe.From superhero talk to casting dream teams and horror movie reviews, this episode is packed with all the pop culture goodness you can handle! Don’t miss it!
In the very first episode of 2025, actor Benjamin Byron Davis (the voice of Dutch Van Der Linde in Red Dead Redemption) joins The Movie Dweeb Podcast to talk about his highly anticipated role as Rupert Thorne in Creature Commandos and his thoughts on bringing the iconic DC villain to life in the live-action DC Universe.Benjamin opens up about what drew him to the role of Rupert Thorne, his excitement about working with James Gunn again, and what it’s like being a frequent collaborator with the visionary director. He also shares a fun twist: his dream casting for a future Batman in the DCU.Benjamin spoke about his work in Red Dead Redemption, drawing comparisons between Rupert Thorne and Dutch Van Der Linde - two characters who thrive on manipulation, charisma, and their own brand of vision. What would happen if these two characters met?Jeffrey Wright also spoke about the Caped Crusader, after discussing his new series, The Agency, picking which of Batman's enemies he'd like to face in the anticipated The Batman Part II.
Ruby Redford and Pulp Kitchen's George Pundek put their film knowledge to the test in a first for The Movie Dweeb Podcast, as they were quizzed on everything that happened in the world of cinema during 2024.The duo were tested on how to actually 'hold space' in honour of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked interviews, they designed their own popcorn buckets rivalling the one for Dune: Part Two, and answered questions about Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Nosferatu and - shudder - Madame Web.
Ailish Morrison joined The Movie Dweeb Podcast to discuss her favourite and most hated Christmas movies, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which led Daniel to recall the time he accidentally flashed his bum in front of Jim Carrey during an interview.She also spoke about her love of The Lord of the Rings, and the Middle-Earth traditions she celebrates with her family, including gifting each other replicas of The One Ring to celebrate their 21st birthdays.In the spirit of the season, Daniel caught up with Lucy and Danny DeVito to discuss their new holiday movie, A Sudden Case of Christmas, before talking to Danny about the upcoming It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover with Abbott Elementary.
Jim O'Heir joined The Movie Dweeb Podcast to chat about his new book, Welcome to Pawnee, and to share his favourite behind-the-scenes stories from Parks and Recreation.The actor, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry), also took time to roast everyone imaginable, including Amy Poehler and The Movie Dweeb's mother!I also sat down with his fellow Parks and Rec co-star, Aubrey Plaza, to chat about her thriller, Emily the Criminal, and ask her about her appearance in Agatha All Along.
Mia Challis joins The Movie Dweeb Podcast to talk about her appearance as Ruthie in the fourth season of Outer Banks, before playing Who's Most Likely? with the cast, crowning the likes of Madelyn Cline and Drew Starkey.She also spoke about the fan reaction to her antagonist, Ruthie, joking about her love affair for turtles and her viral interpretative dance on TikTok.Finally, Ella Purnell joined to chat about her new dark comedy-drama, Sweetpea, chatting about how long it takes her to wash fake blood off of her after filming, and teased the upcoming second season of Arcane.
Stella Gregg was The Movie Dweeb Podcast's first international guest, as she joined Daniel Merrifield to chat about her first lead role, starring in the Lifetime movie, He Slid Into Her DM's.She also shared stories about becoming close friends with Rachel Zegler, after the two met during the pandemic, before taking on a quick-fire quiz about the Snow White star.The actress spoke about filming TikToks and going viral with her father, Clark Gregg, who is most known for playing Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Finally, Hayden Panettiere discussed her new thriller, Amber Alert, before joking that she should be playing Sam Giddings in the movie adaptation of Until Dawn.He Slid Into Her DM's premieres Saturday, September 28th at 8pm/7pm Central Time.
Alice Johnson joined The Movie Dweeb Podcast to discuss all of the announcements at 2024's D23 Expo, including the many sequels - such as Toy Story 5, Moana 2 and Incredibles 3. We also spoke about the upcoming rides and attractions at Disney's many theme parks.But Alice was quick to embarrass herself by announcing her guilty crush is Zootopia's Nick Wilde, before she received a personal message from Flash Slothmore (Raymond S. Persi).Later, I was joined by Teri Hatcher to discuss her latest animated series, WondLa, and the possibilities of her reprising her role as The Other Mother in a Coraline sequel or a live-action adaptation.
On The Movie Dweeb Podcast, Nathan Aspell and I discussed the major cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine, ranking Chris Evans' return as Human Torch as the best. We also tried to fix some of the appearances, like Blake Lively's cameo as Ladypool and Nicepool.We also discussed the return of the king, Robert Downey Jr, as it was announced he would be coming back to the MCU, but this time as Doctor Doom. Have Marvel made the right decision?Nathan and Daniel spoke about becoming champions after winning Pulp Kitchen's pub quiz... And the effects it had on their livers.Finally, The Movie Dweeb caught up with Red Dead Redemption's Benjamin Byron Davis, as they spoke about his upcoming video game adaptation, Borderlands, his praise for co-star Cate Blanchett, and the role he thinks Jack Black would be perfect to play in RDR.
On The Movie Dweeb Podcast, Dujon Anderson swung by to chat about his experience watching England and Spain in the EUROs final, before creating his very own football team using movie characters - from The Incredible Hulk in goal, to a whole squad filled with the cast of The Lion King.They also spoke about the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, after the pair were fortunate enough to watch the first 30 minutes of the film. Finally, Daniel caught up with Fantastic Four's Ralph Ineson, talking about his upcoming role as Galactus, as Ralph praised the film's script, and spoke about the possibility of him stealing his suit from the film, and where he'd keep it in his house.
Aimee Vivian hung out on this week's episode of The Movie Dweeb, as she and Daniel spoke about one of her all-time biggest loves; not movies, but dogs. Together, they ranked the canine companions from Marley & Me, Up and Toy Story in one of the most divisive tier lists.They also put the world to rights by debating some of the biggest dilemmas when it comes to watching film and TV - should you be allowed to eat loud snacks in the cinema? Can you really continue a series without your other half?Finally, Daniel caught up with star of The Iron Claw, Zac Efron, and the film's director, Sean Durkin, as they spoke about choreographing wrestling sequences (as well as musical numbers in High School Musical) and inspiration from Zac's pro-wrestler buddies, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and John Cena.
Benedict Townsend joins the third episode of The Movie Dweeb podcast, as he and Daniel discusses the rumours that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to play James Bond in the franchise, before tackling the ultimate 007 quiz.The duo also get to know each other by playing Two Truths, One Lie, involving flashing Jim Carrey, Chris Pratt's unusual party-trick, and a time-travelling doctor.Finally, Daniel caught up with Bobby Lee and GaTa to discuss their brand new sports-drama, Sweet Dreams, as the trio spoke about Johnny Knoxville's biggest flaws, going on a cinema date with Sydney Sweeney, and Bobby Lee's sentimental gift from Jamie Lee Curtis, as the pair filmed Borderlands together.
On the second episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast is Liv Marks, as the pair discuss the upcoming roster of sequels set for release, and decide if we really need an Avatar 5, Inside Out 2 or another Shrek sequel.Following Liv's wedding, the pair discussed their wild cinematic themed stag dos, as well as blindly ranked six of the most famous middle-aged actress, including Halle Berry, Lady Gaga and Sandra Bullock.Finally, Daniel caught up with The Simpsons star, Yeardley Smith, as she discussed her time voicing Lisa Simpson in the animated series, and the possibility of a sequel to The Simpsons Movie, or a remastered version of The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
Joining The Movie Dweeb on the very first episode is celebrity interviewer, Simon Harkness, as he and Daniel Merrifield talk about the critically-acclaimed Dune: Part Two, and how they both managed to go viral with the cast - one via professional journalism, and one by singing Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' with Austin Butler.They also spoke about this year's Academy Awards, and mirrored John Cena's incredible presenting. After he stepped onto the stage naked, Simon and Daniel challenged each other to a quiz on all things the Oscars, and whoever scored the lowest, stripped.Finally, Daniel caught up with the creator of the animated series, Invincible, Robert Kirkman, as they discussed the second season, who Robert would love to star in the live-action movie of the same franchise, and just which superhero could finally beat Omni-Man.
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