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I Was A Teenage Film Snob

I Was A Teenage Film Snob·Hosted by James·188 episodes

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James was a teenage film snob, but he’s trying to be better. Each week he’ll talk movies with a friend and celebrate all things cinema.

Why listen

I Was A Teenage Film Snob is a relaxed movie hangout led by James, who balances fan enthusiasm with a self-aware love of cinema nerdery. Episodes move between solo riffs, guest interviews, pod-squad conversations, rankings, filmmaker spotlights, and deep dives into beloved or maligned films. It is a good fit for listeners who like movie talk that feels personal, playful, and open to both highbrow favorites and messy pop-culture fun.

Episodes

24 min
May 30, 2026
Episode #182: "God, That's Good" (Why You Should Watch Jersey Girl)

This week, James is alone again and he's back with another movie he thinks deserves a second chance. This time, it's Kevin Smith's first foray into the world of PG-13 rom-coms, Jersey Girl.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 37 min
May 23, 2026
Episode #181: The 2026 Film Snob Film Festivals

This week, the whole gang is back and it's time to get festive. James, Nick and Maddie took on the challenge of creating their very own film festivals. Not to be outdone, a variety of podcasters, film fans and creators also submitted their own festivals as well.Theme Song: The Last Movie

22 min
May 16, 2026
Episode #180: "Pretend to be Nice" (Why You Should Watch Josie and the Pussycats)

In the second instalment of "Why You Should Watch...", James talks about one of his favourite childhood films, Josie and the Pussycats. Listen to him discuss why he thinks the film failed, but more importantly, why you should give it a chance.Listen to soundtrack here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3kB4bYwuZlhJDbLxFQs9UH?si=M3ZXqI_7RMmm80iVcnzaZQ Theme Song: The Last Movie

27 min
May 9, 2026
Episode #179: "Too Bad YOU Will Die" (Why You Should Watch Mortal Kombat: Annihilation)

James is back with a brand new series for his solo episodes. In the debut edition of Why You Should Watch, James discusses the much maligned movie, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 52 min
May 2, 2026
Episode #178: Pitt Heads

Two thirds of the Pod Squad return to the show, with James and Nick very excited to talk about a TV show that has captured their imaginations: The Pitt. They discuss some movies they've watched, but mostly they fawn over Doctor Robby, Doctor Langdon and the rest of the Pittsburgh crew.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr
Apr 25, 2026
Episode #177: Beautiful, Pam (w/ J.R. Stokes)

This week, James is honoured to have a returning guest to the podcast: the incredible director J.R. Stokes. J.R. is back to discuss his brand new movie: Beautiful, Pam. The pair discuss the filmmaking process, the experience of the festival circuit and the importance of self-love.You can support J.R. on Instagram @sidscinematics and you can watch Beautiful, Pam right now on YouTube for FREE here: https://youtu.be/X4RbN36ussc?si=VpLDZ6Oo1SejMHs5Theme Song: The Last Movie

27 min
Apr 18, 2026
Episode #176: Captain America - Super Soldier

James is flying solo again this week, but he's lost weight, played some games and has some thoughts to share. This week he reviews the PS3 game Captain America: Super Solider, before sharing his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the backlash it has received from critics.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 2 min
Apr 11, 2026
Episode #175: Once Upon a Time in Harley-wood (w/ Lauren Alenia)

This week, James is joined by an incredible guest. Cosplayer/make up artist/voice actor/screen actor Lauren Alenia swings by the show to talk about her upcoming role as Harley Quinn in director Aaron Bennett's highly anticipated sequel: Jokers Wild - Lazarus Rising. The two chat all things Harley, Horror, Video Games, Princess Peach and have a good old fashioned geek out.You can support Lauren on Instagram @lauren.alenia and you can help crowd fund the flick here: https://jokerswild.printify.me/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQ2zXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad003eqWr0AWfrO4pVVmxp99I6lzuh0_j5JQ78lCP88a8cIRXM6jiv9p-jNBg_aem_Sp47lObMxwVM26LnK3so9ATheme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 59 min
Apr 4, 2026
Episode #174: Our Favourite Movies of 2025

The pod squad is back bebeh! It has been a hot minute since the whole crew was together and boy, do they make you realise what you've missed. After some short reviews of flicks they've watched, James, Nick and Maddie list their five favourite movies of 2025, along with a ton of honourable mentions.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 36 min
Mar 28, 2026
Episode #173: Books for the Broken (w/ R. Jacob Honeybrook)

This week marks the return of a show favourite and actual human being for James to talk to, author R. Jacob Honeybrook. Roy is back to promote his brand new book, Books for the Broken, a paperback collection of his short stories. The boys also plan to discuss the 2006 Martin Scorsese classic, The Departed, but quickly get distracted.You can find Roy on Instagram @author_honeybrook and you can pre-order his book on Amazon right now! Note: physical copies cannot be pre-ordered, but can be purchased on the launch date March 30th, 2026.Theme Song: The Last Movie

23 min
Mar 21, 2026
Episode #172: Ratchet and Clank

This week James is alone again, but he swears he has friends and they'll be on an upcoming episode. In the meantime, he has more weight loss information and he has finished his first video game in the 2026 video game challenge: Ratchet and Clank.Theme Song: The Last Movie

23 min
Mar 14, 2026
Episode #171: The Weighting Game

It's 2026 bebeh and the show is back! - Kind of! It's another James solo show, but the team will be back soon, along with some incredible guests. Until then, James has set himself some new challenges this year including: watching over 90 Marvel projects, losing weight and playing more video games. He covers all of this and more in this episode.

49 min
Mar 7, 2026
Episode #170: The Wright Stuff

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Edgar Wright!Theme Song: On Hiatus

52 min
Feb 28, 2026
Episode #169: European Vacation

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you would have something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about European Filmmakers!Theme Song: On Hiatus

43 min
Feb 21, 2026
Episode #168: Pulp FilmSnob

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you would have something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Quentin Tarantino!Theme Song: On Hiatus

59 min
Feb 14, 2026
Episode #167: This is England (and the rest of the UK too)

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you would have something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about UK films and filmmakers!Theme Song: On Hiatus

40 min
Feb 7, 2026
Episode #166: Rogue Wan

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about James Wan!Theme Song: On Hiatus

40 min
Jan 31, 2026
Episode #165: The M Night Before

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about M Night Shyamalan!Theme Song: On Hiatus

37 min
Jan 24, 2026
Episode #164: Eurotrip

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about European cinema!Theme Song: On Hiatus

53 min
Jan 17, 2026
Episode #163: FantAsia

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Asian cinema!Theme Song: On Hiatus

57 min
Jan 10, 2026
Episode #162: Hot Rod-riguez

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Robert Rodriguez!Theme Song: On Hiatus

39 min
Jan 3, 2026
Episode #161: The Iron Ladies

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Women behind the camera!Theme Song: On Hiatus

20 min
Dec 27, 2025
Episode #160: My Brilliant (South) Korea

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you would have something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Bong Joon Ho!Theme Song: On Hiatus

1 hr 3 min
Dec 23, 2025
Bonus Episode: The 2025 Christmas Special

It's Chriiiiiiistmas!!The pod squad return mid hiatus to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with a Christmas game.Theme Song: The Last Movie

51 min
Dec 20, 2025
Episode #159: Along Came a Snyder

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Zack Snyder!Theme Song: On Hiatus

21 min
Dec 13, 2025
Episode #158: Saturday Night 'Kiva

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Akiva Schaffer!Theme Song: On Hiatus

1 hr 6 min
Dec 6, 2025
Episode #157: Jersey Boy

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Kevin SmithTheme Song: On Hiatus

34 min
Nov 29, 2025
Episode #156: The Vaughn Identity

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Matthew Vaughn!Theme Song: On Hiatus

37 min
Nov 22, 2025
Episode #155: Way of the Gunn

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about James Gunn!Theme Song: On Hiatus

44 min
Nov 15, 2025
Episode #154: The Book of Eli

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Eli Roth!Theme Song: On Hiatus

32 min
Nov 8, 2025
Episode #153: Snob's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team aretaking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you wouldhave something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Rob Zombie!Theme Song: On Hiatus

24 min
Nov 1, 2025
Episode #152: American Gothic

James is having a baby! Well, his wife is, so the team are taking a break. But James recorded a bunch of episodes in advance so you would have something to listen to while he's changing nappies and making bottles.This week's episode is all about Robert Eggers!Theme Song: On Hiatus

2 hr 39 min
Oct 25, 2025
Episode #151: Halloween Resurrection

It's spooky season again, and this week author R Jacob Honeybrook and bookstagrammer Honey Dy return to the show to recommend their favourite horror movies for Halloween.It wouldn't be a seasonal special without a game, so James tests their knowledge in a far-too-difficult-for-entertainment horror quiz.Theme Song: The Last Movie

2 hr 3 min
Oct 21, 2025
Episode #150: Bosom Buddies

It's episode 150! To celebrate this milestone, James, Nick and Maddie decide to play a bunch of games.We here at I Was A Teenage Film Snob want to thank everyone for listening to the show, supporting us thus far and following along on social media - we really appreciate all of your support.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 24 min
Oct 11, 2025
Episode #149: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (w/ Sensory Stowers)

This week marks two firsts for the podcast! James welcomes his first ever UK guest, Sensory Stowers, to talk about the dark side of film, the twisted world of Extreme Cinema.Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions of taboo topics including extreme violence, self mutilation and extreme sex (including sexual violence).Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 42 min
Oct 4, 2025
Episode #148: Justice Long

This week, the Pod Squad is without Maddie, but James and Nick power through and welcome October with a discussion about horror movies. The boys review what they've watched, discuss the current state of horror in 2025 and James suggests a few choice flicks for Nick to check out.Theme Song: The Last Movie

2 hr 17 min
Sep 27, 2025
Episode #147: Honeyween

In what is possibly the most chaotic episode of the podcast yet, James welcomes back two of his favourite guests: author R. Jacob Honeybrook and Aussie bookstagrammer Honey Dy.What was supposed to be a simple discussion about Rob Zombie’s Halloween movies quickly descends into pure, unadulterated insanity.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 25 min
Sep 20, 2025
Episode #146: Side-Kickin' It Old Skool

This week, the Pod Squad returns to play another game. After some brief film chit-chat, Maddie challenges the boys to create the best team of non-human sidekicks from film history. Nick introduces the element of it being a draft, and the challenge begins. For the first time in IWATFS history, you - the listener - gets to have a say. Vote for your favourite team in this week's Instagram poll @i_was_a_teenage_film_snobTheme Song: The Last Movie

2 hr 6 min
Sep 13, 2025
Episode #145: Ghost Writer

This week, James is joined by writer and podcast Kayla. Kayla previously made her I Was A Teenage Film Snob debut in September of 2024, on the only episode that had to be ended early.This week, she returns to discuss her love of writing, horror, movies and Taylor Swift.Theme Song: The Last Movie

34 min
Sep 6, 2025
Episode #144: Date Night

The pod squad returns and this week, Maddie brings a brand new game to the show for James and Nick to play. Can you guess which movies the gang are talking about?Theme Music: The Last Movie

1 hr 56 min
Aug 30, 2025
Episode #143: Reel Talk with Jenabeth (w/ Jenabeth Gunter)

This week, James is joined by Instagrammer/YouTuber/movie fan/reviewer/all-round-lovely-human-being Jenabeth Gunter. The pair talk about her history as a film fan and her journey toward discussing films online. Of course they also dive into her top 5 favourite movies of all time as well.You can support Jenabeth on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @reeltalkjenabethTheme Song: The Last Movie

42 min
Aug 23, 2025
Episode #142: The Room

This week, the Pod Squad returns with one simple goal: unpack the enigma that is Tommy Wiseau’s 2003 cult classic - The Room.The gang went and saw the flick at a special screening and even met actor Greg Sestero. The Room is a truly unique viewing experience, dare you enter?Theme Song: The Last Movie

53 min
Aug 16, 2025
Episode #141: Liquor Bank (w/ Marcellus Cox and Adam Freed)

This week, James is joined by the creative team behind the excellent short film: Liquor Bank. Director Marcellus Cox and Producer Adam Freed talk about their love of film, the journey to Liquor Bank and the importance of telling someone’s story properly.You can support the boys on Instagram @cellusworld24 and @moviearcherIf you want to watch the short film, you can message the team directly on social media.Theme Music: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix

38 min
Aug 9, 2025
Episode #140: The Unusual Suspects

This week, James is alone with no guests and no pod squad. However, it is Weapons week, so in honour of Zach Cregger’s new movie, James discusses ten of his favourite truly unique horror films released in the 2020s. Can you survive the gauntlet of the bizarre?Theme Song: The Last Movie

2 hr 23 min
Aug 2, 2025
Episode #139: Rant-Man (w/ Leigh from Lights, Camera, Rant!)

This week, James is joined by fellow Aussie podcaster, Leigh “Mr Rant” Morgan - host of the Lights, Camera, Rant podcast. The boys discuss their love of movies, the origins of their podcasts and of course, Leigh’s top 5 favourite movies. James and Leigh get easily distracted multiple times, but it’s all in the name of fun and for the love of movies.You can support Leigh on Instagram @lights.camera.rant and can listen to his show where ever you find your podcasts. You can also watch Leigh on YouTube @LightsCameraRantPodcastTheme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 59 min
Jul 26, 2025
Episode #138: Hail, Bailey!

This week, the pod squad reunite after a month apart and there is no agenda. So sit back and enjoy non stop movie discussion and reviews as James, Maddie and Nick talk about everything they’ve watched in the last few weeks.Theme Song: The Last Movie

1 hr 14 min
Jul 19, 2025
Episode #137: Jokers Wild (w/ Aaron Bennett)

This week, James sits down with industry superstar Aaron Bennett, who recently directed the incredible short film “Jokers Wild” starring David Howard Thornton. James and Aaron talk about the ever changing landscape of the industry, the making of a short film and Aaron’s fresh take on the clown prince of crime.Theme Music: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix

50 min
Jul 12, 2025
Episode #136: Superman Returns

This week, James is alone. He has no pod squad and no guest, but when it’s the weekend of Superman’s release, no one is truly alone. In honour of the Man of Steel’s return to the big screen, James lists his top 10 favourite DC movies of all time. Will you agree with his choices? It’s the internet, so probably not. But why not chime in with your favourite DC movies?Theme Music: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix

1 hr 10 min
Jul 5, 2025
Episode #135: Honey, I Shrunk the Pod (w/ Honey Dy)

This week, James is joined by horror fan and bookstagammer Honey Dy.It’s a classic show that brings back the top 5 favourites list. James and Honey talk about her love of movies and horror, as well as her favourite movies of all time.Theme Music: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix

2 hr 9 min
Jun 28, 2025
Episode #134: Mission Impod-ssible

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to the boys mansplain the entire Mission: Impossible franchise to Maddie, as she weighs up whether those movies are worth investing her time. The gang celebrate the franchise, list their favourite movies and characters as the break down one of the most exciting action series of the past 30 years.Theme Music: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix