Behind The Noise Podcast

About Behind The Noise Podcast

Is it for you? A spoiler-free nutshell. Worth a re-watch? Things you missed and details you didn’t notice. Whether you’ve seen it or not, Marc, Darren and Paul give you everything you need to decide if a movie is your kind of movie, worth your time… or worth watching again.

Publisher

ies In A Nutshell | Spoiler-Free Film Review Podcast

Category

society & culture · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Jan 2017

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

215 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Independence Day(1996) - Can We Rely On Humanity?

   Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they help you decide to watch or rewatch Independence Day. Seen It? What Did You Miss? reveals the details, clues and moments you might have overlooked, giving you a fresh perspective on the film — which will help you decide if it’s worth a rewatch. Not Seen It? The Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide if this is your kind of movie. We break down its style, tone, similarities to other films and the basic plot, giving you the full picture without spoilers — which will help you decide if it’s worth a watch. In this episode The lads crack open Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day (1996), the blockbuster sci-fi adventure that brings an alien invasion to Earth. With enormous spacecraft, spectacular destruction and humanity fighting back, it’s a full-scale battle for the planet. But beneath the explosions and patriotic spectacle, there’s plenty to unpack about American identity, familiar character stereotypes, and the way blockbuster films tell their stories. This Listener Choice movie was picked by long-time listener Joe Lamb... thanks, Joe! Listen & Get Involved Listen Now: https://2ly.link/24tPI Send Us a Voice Message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: hello@moviesinanutshell.com We love hearing your thoughts, stories and movie recommendations. The Legend League — Every movie we rate, ranked. https://linkly.link/2Bfcv The Listener League — The leaderboard for our Listener Choice movies. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I Follow Movies In A Nutshell Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Meet the Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Music & Sound Effects Main Theme: TV Show Intro Logo — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-tv-show-intro-logo-185797/ Music Bed: “Protofunk” by Kevin MacLeod — https://incompetech.com Cinema Projector: Kakaist — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/technology-cinema-projector-314492/ Swoosh: Trading_Nation — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-transition-fleeting-121419/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Ready Player One(2018) - A Race Against Reality

   Not Seen It? The Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide if this is your kind of movie. We break down its style, tone, similarities to other films and the basic plot, giving you the full picture without spoilers — which will help you decide if it’s worth a watch. Seen It? What Did You Miss? reveals the details, clues and moments you might have overlooked, giving you a fresh perspective on the film — which will help you decide if it’s worth a rewatch. In this episode Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they crack open Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One (2018), a sci-fi adventure packed with virtual reality, puzzles and a world of pop culture references. In a future where escaping reality is just a headset away, one extraordinary quest offers the promise of changing everything. But beneath the spectacular visuals and nostalgic nods, there’s more to explore about our relationship with technology, the real world and the corporations competing for our attention. Listen & Get Involved Listen Now: https://2ly.link/24tPI (https://2ly.link/24tPI) Send Us a Voice Message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ (https://linkly.link/2FuSQ) Email: hello@moviesinanutshell.com (mailto:hello@moviesinanutshell.com) We love hearing your thoughts, stories and movie recommendations. The Legend League — Every movie we rate, ranked. https://linkly.link/2Bfcv (https://linkly.link/2Bfcv) The Listener League — The leaderboard for our Listener Choice movies. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I (https://linkly.link/2Bi9I) Follow Movies In A Nutshell Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com (https://www.moviesinanutshell.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut (https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut (https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut) Meet the Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar (https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar (https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar) Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne) Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 (https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23) Music & Sound Effects Main Theme: TV Show Intro Logo — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-tv-show-intro-logo-185797/ (https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-tv-show-intro-logo-185797/) Music Bed: “Protofunk” by Kevin MacLeod — https://incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) Cinema Projector: Kakaist — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/technology-cinema-projector-314492/ (https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/technology-cinema-projector-314492/) Swoosh: Trading_Nation — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-transition-fleeting-121419/ (https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-transition-fleeting-121419/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Blade Runner(1982) - The Box Office Flop Which Became A Sci-Fi Classic

   Not Seen It? The Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide if this is your kind of movie. We break down its style, tone, similarities to other films and the basic plot, giving you the full picture without spoilers. Which will help you decide if it's worth a watch. Seen It? What Did You Miss? reveals the details, clues and moments you might have overlooked, giving you a fresh perspective on the film. Which will help you decide if it's worth a rewatch. Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they crack open Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982), the iconic sci-fi noir starring Harrison Ford. Step into a dark, rain-soaked future where humanity and artificial intelligence collide, and a gripping detective story raises questions that remain relevant decades later. Is Blade Runner a timeless classic, or does its reputation outshine the film itself? Let’s find out. Listen & Get Involved Listen Now: https://2ly.link/24tPI (https://2ly.link/24tPI) Send Us a Voice Message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ (https://linkly.link/2FuSQ) Email: hello@moviesinanutshell.com (mailto:hello@moviesinanutshell.com) We’d love to hear your thoughts on the movies we cover! What’s in the Episode? The Nutshell A spoiler-free breakdown of the film’s premise, style, tone and genre, helping you decide whether it deserves a place on your watchlist. The Unboxing We dig deeper into the film, exploring its story, themes, filmmaking and place in cinema history. What Did You Miss? We look at the details, clues and moments that might have passed you by the first time around. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes facts and production insights that add another layer to the movie. Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren and Paul give their verdicts and score the film out of 10. The results go into the Legend League leaderboard. League Tables The Legend League — Every movie we rate, ranked. https://linkly.link/2Bfcv The Listener League — The leaderboard for our Listener Choice movies. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I Follow Movies In A Nutshell Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut The Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Music & Sound Effects Main Theme: TV Show Intro Logo — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-tv-show-intro-logo-185797/ Music Bed: “Protofunk” by Kevin MacLeod — https://incompetech.com Cinema Projector: Kakaist — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/technology-cinema-projector-314492/ Swoosh: Trading_Nation — https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-transition-fleeting-121419/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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