Shoulders of Giants

#70 A Nightmare on Elm Street

The pitch: A sequel to the iconic 1984 supernatural slasher. 

Bubble Episode: Chefs, Dinosaurs, Muppets and Handmaids

Jimmy and Sheppy have a brief preamble-to-a-main-pod chat and catch up on recent viewings, including Servant, The Bear, 24, Light & Magic, Jim Henson: Idea Man, Sugar, Jurassic World Rebirth, The Handmaid's Tale and a little more...

The Freddy Experience - Chapter Four: A Nightmare on Elm Street (Parts 6 + 7)

In the fourth (and final build up episode) of their mini-series, Jimmy and Sheppy have a chat about Parts 6 and 7 of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare' and 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare'. 

"Meet your maker!"

The Freddy Experience - Chapter Three: A Nightmare on Elm Street (Part 5)

Time for the third episode of the Shoulders of Giants mini-series devoted to one Mr. F. Krueger, formerly of 1428 Elm Street.

For this Chapter Sheppy goes solo to brave the fifth instalment which, purists will know, has no number attached and is officially titled 'The Dream Child.' 

"OK Krueger, this one's for keeps!" 

The Freddy Experience - Chapter Two: A Nightmare on Elm Street (Parts 3 + 4)

In the second of their mini-series, Jimmy and Sheppy have a chat about Parts 3 and 4 of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, 'Dream Warriors' and 'The Dream Master'. 

"You can check in, but you can't check out!"

Bubble Episode: Reckoning with Mission Impossible - Final Reckoning

For this listening mission (should you choose to accept it) Jimmy and Sheppy debrief the latest (last?) Ethan Hunt caper, find time for a spoiler free chat about Severance season 2 and, for good measure, throw in a voice note from Sheppy on recent treats viewed...

The Freddy Experience - Chapter One: A Nightmare on Elm Street (Parts 1 + 2)

Starting a new mini-series, Jimmy and Sheppy discuss all seven of the original, seminal films in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. We start, fittingly, with the classic original entry as well as the oft-decried first sequel.

“Welcome to Prime Time!”

Bubble Episode: Ticking Clocks, Beating Nazis and The Beautiful Game

Join Jimmy and Sheppy as they have a chat about some televisual treats and films that have recently been on the watch list, whilst also remembering Jean Marsh, George Wendt and Joe Don Baker.

#69 The Last Starfighter

The pitch: A sequel to the 1984 sci-fi adventure.

#68 Big Trouble in Little China

The pitch: Come up with a sequel to the 1986 action-fantasy-comedy.