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    <title>Don't Call Us Shirley! A Parody Movie Podcast</title>
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    <copyright>(c) Film Stories</copyright>
    <description>A parody film podcast? Surely, you can't be serious?
We are serious. Just DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY!
Actually, do, because your hosts AJ Black and Matt Latham are digging deep into the world of the pastiche, from The Naked Gun and popular parody to the old school of Abbott &amp; Costello, via everywhere else in between.
We promise we'll stop at nothing until every parody film has been watched and discussed in depth, now let's go grab a bite to eat!
A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk</description>
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    <itunes:summary>A parody film podcast? Surely, you can't be serious?
We are serious. Just DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY!
Actually, do, because your hosts AJ Black and Matt Latham are digging deep into the world of the pastiche, from The Naked Gun and popular parody to the old school of Abbott &amp; Costello, via everywhere else in between.
We promise we'll stop at nothing until every parody film has been watched and discussed in depth, now let's go grab a bite to eat!
A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk</itunes:summary>
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      <title>National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) with Jack Magnum</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Covfefe Pictures, releasing exciting action sequel Freedom Overdrive II: Hell on the Hormuz everywhere!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, the premiere of Season 2, they look at a personal favourite (of Tony's), the 1993 action movie spoof, National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1.

Taking aim at especially Lethal Weapon at the height of the high concept blockbuster, Gene Quintano's film fires out gags at the rapid fire pace of a machine gun, but do they all land? Are the films it satirises still well known enough in popular culture to resonate? And will Scotty get the coffee machine working? Find out!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

With thanks to

Mike Slamer

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Covfefe Pictures, releasing exciting action sequel Freedom Overdrive II: Hell on the Hormuz everywhere!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, the premiere of Season 2, they look at a personal favourite (of Tony's), the 1993 action movie spoof, National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1.

Taking aim at especially Lethal Weapon at the height of the high concept blockbuster, Gene Quintano's film fires out gags at the rapid fire pace of a machine gun, but do they all land? Are the films it satirises still well known enough in popular culture to resonate? And will Scotty get the coffee machine working? Find out!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

With thanks to

Mike Slamer

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by Covfefe Pictures, releasing exciting action sequel <em>Freedom Overdrive II: Hell on the Hormuz</em> everywhere!</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, the premiere of Season 2, they look at a personal favourite (of Tony's), the 1993 action movie spoof, <strong>National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1</strong>.</p>
<p>Taking aim at especially Lethal Weapon at the height of the high concept blockbuster, Gene Quintano's film fires out gags at the rapid fire pace of a machine gun, but do they all land? Are the films it satirises still well known enough in popular culture to resonate? And will Scotty get the coffee machine working? Find out!</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>With thanks to</strong></p>
<p>Mike Slamer</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>An American Carol aka Big Fat Important Movie (2008) with Ronald Rump</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Scrooge Financial Services, where the more you put in, the less you get!

Ho-ho-hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, the finale of Season 1, they stray into a combination of Christmas and political waters with David Zucker's 2008 'comedy', An American Carol aka Big Fat Important Movie.

A lampoon of American politics at the tail end of the Bush Administration and the War on Terror, the film takes potshots at liberal democracy, Michael Moore and a whole lot more. But is it funny? (Ed - no) Does it stand the test of time? (Ed - no!) And will Tony stop hijacking the show notes to advance his left-leaning liberal agenda? (Ed - this is Latham, and I'm sorry, but no) Find out!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Scrooge Financial Services, where the more you put in, the less you get!

Ho-ho-hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, the finale of Season 1, they stray into a combination of Christmas and political waters with David Zucker's 2008 'comedy', An American Carol aka Big Fat Important Movie.

A lampoon of American politics at the tail end of the Bush Administration and the War on Terror, the film takes potshots at liberal democracy, Michael Moore and a whole lot more. But is it funny? (Ed - no) Does it stand the test of time? (Ed - no!) And will Tony stop hijacking the show notes to advance his left-leaning liberal agenda? (Ed - this is Latham, and I'm sorry, but no) Find out!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by Scrooge Financial Services, where the more you put in, the less you get!</p>
<p>Ho-ho-hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, the finale of Season 1, they stray into a combination of Christmas and political waters with David Zucker's 2008 'comedy', <strong>An American Carol </strong>aka <strong>Big Fat Important Movie.</strong></p>
<p>A lampoon of American politics at the tail end of the Bush Administration and the War on Terror, the film takes potshots at liberal democracy, Michael Moore and a whole lot more. But is it funny? (Ed - no) Does it stand the test of time? (Ed - no!) And will Tony stop hijacking the show notes to advance his left-leaning liberal agenda? (Ed - this is Latham, and I'm sorry, but no) Find out!</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Fatal Instinct (1993) with Dr. Marilyn Gusset &amp; Rob Heath</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Vigoronex, because sometimes love needs a little... "what did I just swallow?"

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, joined by Britcom Goes to the Movies co-host Rob Heath, they look at 1993's pastiche of the 80s and 90s erotic thriller, Fatal Instinct.

Directed by comedy legend Carl Reiner, this takes aim at such famous potboilers as Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction, but does it stoke the same fires? How well does it capture the overly serious sexiness of these titillating tales? And will Tony make a pass at Latham? Find out!

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Guest

Rob Heath

Listen to Britcom Goes to the Movies:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5F7QjZKg6jBSweAGoN2cs7?si=24f635a60e9f464b

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f4e54b64-c89c-11f0-9081-af6bfc5c9b08/image/58e09ea5193b47f3e62e0ce5231ecc66.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Vigoronex, because sometimes love needs a little... "what did I just swallow?"

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, joined by Britcom Goes to the Movies co-host Rob Heath, they look at 1993's pastiche of the 80s and 90s erotic thriller, Fatal Instinct.

Directed by comedy legend Carl Reiner, this takes aim at such famous potboilers as Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction, but does it stoke the same fires? How well does it capture the overly serious sexiness of these titillating tales? And will Tony make a pass at Latham? Find out!

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Guest

Rob Heath

Listen to Britcom Goes to the Movies:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5F7QjZKg6jBSweAGoN2cs7?si=24f635a60e9f464b

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by Vigoronex, because sometimes love needs a little... "what did I just swallow?"</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, joined by <strong>Britcom Goes to the Movies</strong> co-host Rob Heath, they look at 1993's pastiche of the 80s and 90s erotic thriller, <strong>Fatal Instinct.</strong></p>
<p>Directed by comedy legend Carl Reiner, this takes aim at such famous potboilers as <strong>Basic Instinct </strong>and <strong>Fatal Attraction</strong>, but does it stoke the same fires? How well does it capture the overly serious sexiness of these titillating tales? And will Tony make a pass at Latham? Find out!</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong></p>
<p>Rob Heath</p>
<p><strong>Listen to Britcom Goes to the Movies:</strong></p>
<p>https://open.spotify.com/show/5F7QjZKg6jBSweAGoN2cs7?si=24f635a60e9f464b</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) with DJ Professor Plonka </title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by ParoAds, because some things are just too good not to make fun of - including us!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at 2022's unorthodox parody biopic, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

Charting the unusual life story of legendary singer/songwriter comedian 'Weird' Al Yankovic, the film sees Daniel Radcliffe step into the shoes of an irreverent American icon. But how does this tale intersect with the musical biopic? Is it a parody or a parody of a parody? And will our heads stop hurting after typing that sentence? Find out!

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f063bd54-b65a-11f0-8260-8b168f5b27fd/image/211879bd6ea749dd536be90bcedb6873.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by ParoAds, because some things are just too good not to make fun of - including us!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at 2022's unorthodox parody biopic, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

Charting the unusual life story of legendary singer/songwriter comedian 'Weird' Al Yankovic, the film sees Daniel Radcliffe step into the shoes of an irreverent American icon. But how does this tale intersect with the musical biopic? Is it a parody or a parody of a parody? And will our heads stop hurting after typing that sentence? Find out!

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by ParoAds, because some things are just too good not to make fun of - including us!</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, they look at 2022's unorthodox parody biopic, <strong>Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.</strong></p>
<p>Charting the unusual life story of legendary singer/songwriter comedian 'Weird' Al Yankovic, the film sees Daniel Radcliffe step into the shoes of an irreverent American icon. But how does this tale intersect with the musical biopic? Is it a parody or a parody of a parody? And will our heads stop hurting after typing that sentence? Find out!</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Abbott &amp; Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) with Dr. Carl Sweeney</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by MacDougall's House of Horrors, just near Stroud.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at the 1948 Universal Monsters pastiche, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.

One of the earliest spoofs to become a sizeable hit, it features two American comics at the height of their fame taking off the first true Hollywood genre franchise. Is it still funny though all these years on? Have the comedians and the targets faded? And has Latham watched any of the films this one lampoons*? Find out! 

*almost certainly not

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Guest

Dr. Carl Sweeney

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by MacDougall's House of Horrors, just near Stroud.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at the 1948 Universal Monsters pastiche, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.

One of the earliest spoofs to become a sizeable hit, it features two American comics at the height of their fame taking off the first true Hollywood genre franchise. Is it still funny though all these years on? Have the comedians and the targets faded? And has Latham watched any of the films this one lampoons*? Find out! 

*almost certainly not

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Guest

Dr. Carl Sweeney

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST</strong>, proudly sponsored this time by MacDougall's House of Horrors, just near Stroud.</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, they look at the 1948 Universal Monsters pastiche, <strong>Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein</strong>.</p>
<p>One of the earliest spoofs to become a sizeable hit, it features two American comics at the height of their fame taking off the first true Hollywood genre franchise. Is it still funny though all these years on? Have the comedians and the targets faded? And has Latham watched any of the films this one lampoons*? Find out! </p>
<p>*almost certainly not</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong></p>
<p>Dr. Carl Sweeney</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Jane Austen's Mafia (1998) with Frankie 'Fingers' Falzetto</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by TonyFans, when one Tony just isn't enough.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at the 1998 gangster film spoof, Jane Austen's Mafia.

The last film of both star Lloyd Bridges and director Jim Abrahams, this takes aim at The Godfather, Goodfellas and more in a genre marked by violence and tragedy. Does it hit the mark? Or does it sleep with the fishes? Find out!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by TonyFans, when one Tony just isn't enough.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at the 1998 gangster film spoof, Jane Austen's Mafia.

The last film of both star Lloyd Bridges and director Jim Abrahams, this takes aim at The Godfather, Goodfellas and more in a genre marked by violence and tragedy. Does it hit the mark? Or does it sleep with the fishes? Find out!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by TonyFans, when one Tony just isn't enough.</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, they look at the 1998 gangster film spoof, <strong>Jane Austen's Mafia</strong>.</p>
<p>The last film of both star Lloyd Bridges and director Jim Abrahams, this takes aim at<em> The Godfather</em>, <em>Goodfellas</em> and more in a genre marked by violence and tragedy. Does it hit the mark? Or does it sleep with the fishes? Find out!</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3406</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Team America: World Police (2003) with U.S. politician Ben Brownstone</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, and don't miss new film Freedom Overdrive: Lock and Liberate starring Jack Magnum, only in cinemas July 4!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at the 2003 political puppet satire, Team America: World Police.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone's polemic against the War on Terror stands as a striking deconstruction of America's reaction to 9/11, but does it resonate twenty years on? Is the humour as potent? Does it reflect our world now? And does everyone really have AIDS? Find out! 

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ffaf3558-9f13-11f0-8e67-a7142b66eceb/image/ca713d35a02d9046b28096ece34ef154.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, and don't miss new film Freedom Overdrive: Lock and Liberate starring Jack Magnum, only in cinemas July 4!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they look at the 2003 political puppet satire, Team America: World Police.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone's polemic against the War on Terror stands as a striking deconstruction of America's reaction to 9/11, but does it resonate twenty years on? Is the humour as potent? Does it reflect our world now? And does everyone really have AIDS? Find out! 

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>and don't miss new film Freedom Overdrive: Lock and Liberate starring Jack Magnum, only in cinemas July 4!</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, they look at the 2003 political puppet satire, <strong>Team America: World Police</strong>.</p>
<p>Trey Parker and Matt Stone's polemic against the War on Terror stands as a striking deconstruction of America's reaction to 9/11, but does it resonate twenty years on? Is the humour as potent? Does it reflect our world now? And does everyone really have AIDS? Find out! </p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4210</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) </title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, not proudly sponsored this time by Tont, who we would like to apologise for having as a sponsor given recent revelations.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they discuss the brand new sequel to 1984's classic This Is Spinal Tap, Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues.

How well does Rob Reiner revive this assortment of now ageing rockers? Does the film successfully fit into the world of the 'legacyquel'? Can you ever have anything like too much Sir Paul McCartney? It's all here!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Featuring

Colin Jackson-Brown

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/92968ce6-945a-11f0-a421-8faa09e8547c/image/9edc922780205bae51a16dad3fe1b3b0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, not proudly sponsored this time by Tont, who we would like to apologise for having as a sponsor given recent revelations.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they discuss the brand new sequel to 1984's classic This Is Spinal Tap, Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues.

How well does Rob Reiner revive this assortment of now ageing rockers? Does the film successfully fit into the world of the 'legacyquel'? Can you ever have anything like too much Sir Paul McCartney? It's all here!

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Featuring

Colin Jackson-Brown

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>not proudly sponsored this time by Tont, who we would like to apologise for having as a sponsor given recent revelations.</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, they discuss the brand new sequel to 1984's classic <strong>This Is Spinal Tap</strong>, <strong>Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues</strong>.</p>
<p>How well does Rob Reiner revive this assortment of now ageing rockers? Does the film successfully fit into the world of the 'legacyquel'? Can you ever have anything like too much Sir Paul McCartney? It's all here!</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Featuring</strong></p>
<p>Colin Jackson-Brown</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4443</itunes:duration>
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      <title>This is Spinal Tap (1984) with Rico Ricardo &amp; Colin Jackson-Brown</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Tont - your life, the movie!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they turn it up to eleven by tackling the king of the 'rockumentary', 1984's This Is Spinal Tap.

With a sequel imminent, they look at how well this defined spoofing the music industry for decades to come, joined by podcaster and music nerd Colin Jackson-Brown...

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Guest

Colin Jackson-Brown

Special Guest

Rico Ricardo

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Tont - your life, the movie!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they turn it up to eleven by tackling the king of the 'rockumentary', 1984's This Is Spinal Tap.

With a sequel imminent, they look at how well this defined spoofing the music industry for decades to come, joined by podcaster and music nerd Colin Jackson-Brown...

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Guest

Colin Jackson-Brown

Special Guest

Rico Ricardo

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by Tont - your life, the movie!</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, they turn it up to eleven by tackling the king of the 'rockumentary', 1984's <strong>This Is Spinal Tap</strong>.</p>
<p>With a sequel imminent, they look at how well this defined spoofing the music industry for decades to come, joined by podcaster and music nerd Colin Jackson-Brown...</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong></p>
<p>Colin Jackson-Brown</p>
<p><strong>Special Guest</strong></p>
<p>Rico Ricardo</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Airplane! (1980) with Capt. Robert Anders</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by CloudCrumbs, a bag of air with just enough pretzel to avoid a lawsuit!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they go back to what many might consider the greatest film in this entire sub-genre - 1980's Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker spoof Airplane!

It is the best of all in terms of spoof? Has it aged well? Can either of us speak jive? Get on board and find out. 

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Special Guest

Capt. Robert Anders

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
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      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by CloudCrumbs, a bag of air with just enough pretzel to avoid a lawsuit!

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this episode, they go back to what many might consider the greatest film in this entire sub-genre - 1980's Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker spoof Airplane!

It is the best of all in terms of spoof? Has it aged well? Can either of us speak jive? Get on board and find out. 

Host / Editor

Matt Latham

Co-Host

A. J. Black

Special Guest

Capt. Robert Anders

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by CloudCrumbs, a bag of air with just enough pretzel to avoid a lawsuit!</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this episode, they go back to what many might consider the greatest film in this entire sub-genre - 1980's Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker spoof Airplane!</p>
<p>It is the best of all in terms of spoof? Has it aged well? Can either of us speak jive? Get on board and find out. </p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Special Guest</strong></p>
<p>Capt. Robert Anders</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Naked Gun (2025) with Sgt. Fred Cirrcone</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Unlimited Coffee, who are exclusively a decaf coffee company.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In their first full episode, they tackle the brand new reboot/revival of The Naked Gun, directed by Akiva Schaffer...

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Special Guest

Sgt. Fred Cirrcone

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:26:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Unlimited Coffee, who are exclusively a decaf coffee company.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In their first full episode, they tackle the brand new reboot/revival of The Naked Gun, directed by Akiva Schaffer...

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Special Guest

Sgt. Fred Cirrcone

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, </strong>proudly sponsored this time by Unlimited Coffee, who are exclusively a decaf coffee company.</p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In their first full episode, they tackle the brand new reboot/revival of <strong>The Naked Gun</strong>, directed by Akiva Schaffer...</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Special Guest</strong></p>
<p>Sgt. Fred Cirrcone</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Sherlock Holmes Baffled (1900)</title>
      <description>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this shorter introductory episode, they begin by looking at the first very instance of recorded parody - 1900's 1-minute short film at the beginning of cinema itself, Sherlock Holmes Baffled, a film so obscure nobody even knows who starred in it!

Around that, your hosts AJ &amp; Matt discuss their favourite parody films and give you a taste of what you can expect across the first season of episodes...

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
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      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Film Stories</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST.

Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.

In this shorter introductory episode, they begin by looking at the first very instance of recorded parody - 1900's 1-minute short film at the beginning of cinema itself, Sherlock Holmes Baffled, a film so obscure nobody even knows who starred in it!

Around that, your hosts AJ &amp; Matt discuss their favourite parody films and give you a taste of what you can expect across the first season of episodes...

Host / Editor

A. J. Black

Co-Host

Matt Latham

Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:

https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley

Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:

⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠

Twitter: @filmstories

Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

Website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Title music: 'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong>DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST.</strong></p>
<p>Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, <em>Don't Call Us Shirley!</em> explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way.</p>
<p>In this shorter introductory episode, they begin by looking at the first very instance of recorded parody - 1900's 1-minute short film at the beginning of cinema itself, <strong>Sherlock Holmes Baffled</strong>, a film so obscure nobody even knows who starred in it!</p>
<p>Around that, your hosts AJ &amp; Matt discuss their favourite parody films and give you a taste of what you can expect across the first season of episodes...</p>
<p><strong>Host / Editor</strong></p>
<p>A. J. Black</p>
<p><strong>Co-Host</strong></p>
<p>Matt Latham</p>
<p><strong>Find the podcast on social media via Linktr.ee:</strong></p>
<p>https://linktr.ee/dontcallusshirley</p>
<p><strong>Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew">⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠</a></p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: @filmstories</p>
<p><strong>Facebook/Instagram/Threads</strong>: Film Stories</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> www.filmstories.co.uk</p>
<p><strong>Title music: </strong>'Wait in Line' by Martin Klem (c) epidemicsound.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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