Episode 27: Stranger Things S5: Volume 1

In this special and final episode of ScreenMates Podcast, we take a deep dive into 28 Years Later: Bone Temple! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and discussing the Oscar nominations too. As a closing segment we also share our personal Top5 favourite movies and shows!Thank you to everyone who clicked, listened, shared, and supported the show over the past year.Check us out onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro5:22 - News34:09 - Review45:05 - Spoilers54:35 - Recommendations1:27:22 - Outro

In this special episode, we take a deep dive into our most anticipated movies and TV shows of 2026! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—Ben is bringing his list of movies and Fuad brings the TV shows.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about Platonic, Hijack, IT: Welcome to Derry, .If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro2:18 - News10:51 - Movies36:22 - TV shows56:40 - Recommendations1:02:07 - Outro

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 5: Volume 2-3! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about Pluribus, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Megalopolis, Megadoc, Spielberg, The Long Walk, Zootropolis 2.If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro8:35 - News23:41 - Review38:36 - Spoilers1:02:40 - Recommendations1:21:28 - Outro

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about Plucky Squire (game), The Roses (movie), John Candy: I Like Me (movie), Jay Kelly (movie), The Boys (show), Platonic (show), Eyes of Wakanda (show), Fallout Season 2 (show), Pluribus (show), Man On The Inside (show), F1 (movie), Actors on Actors (show).If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro5:20 - News16:25 - Review28:26 - Spoilers39:34 - Recommendations1:02:12 - Outro

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 5: Volume 1! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about Ghost of Yotei (game), Spiderman: Miles Morales (game), Nuremberg (movie), Train Dreams (movie).If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro4:29 - News22:56 - Review40:39 - Spoilers1:01:03 - Recommendations1:24:46 - Outro

In this episode, we take a deep dive into The Beast in Me! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about Wicked Part 2 (movie), Twisters (movie), Train Dreams (movie), If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro9:42 - News29:07 - Review46:09 - Spoilers1:03:30 - Recommendations1:10:17 - Outro

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the new Running Man! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about A Man Called Ove (movie), Monsters: Ed Gein Story(show), The Beast In Me (show), The Assessment (movie), I Like Me(movie), If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro3:59 - News17:59 - Review37:58 - Spoilers55:58 - Recommendations1:12:05 - Outro

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the new Frankenstein! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace.   We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about Eden (movie), Predator: Badlands (movie), Spiderman: Miles Morales (game), Chants of Seenar (game), Football Manager 26 (game), Dispatch (Game).If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro4:13 - News11:14 - Review34:32 - Spoilers59:41 - Recommendations1:15:49 - Outro

In this retro special, we take a deep dive into The Running Man from 1987! We won't split up the discussion as usual, so it will be a spoiler filled discussion!  We’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment and, as always, share what we've been watching, playing, or reading lately. In this week’s recommendations, we talk about A House of Dynamite (movie), Gravity 3D (movie), Annie Hall (movie), Springsteen (movie), Diplomat Season 3 (show), Witcher Season 4 (show), Dispatch  (Game).If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro2:13 - News13:16 - Review40:05 - Recommendations59:53 - Outro

In this Halloween special, first we take a deep dive into Black Phone 2! We’ve split the discussion into two parts—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled—so you can listen at your own pace. Then we will finish up with our top 5 horror movies.Ben`s Top 5UsQuiet PlaceHereditaryThe Silence of the LambsThe ShiningFuad`s Top 5The ExorcistJawsBlair Witch ProjectRingSinnersWe’re also catching up on what’s happening in the world of entertainment as always.If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow, subscribe, rate and leave a review. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Follow us onIG - @⁠screenmatespodcast⁠ X - @ScreenmatespodLetterboxd (Ben`s) - BendolorianLetterboxd (Fuad`s) - Fuad87Email - [email protected]:00 - Intro7:05 - News15:15 - Review38:08 - Spoilers50:09 - Top 5 Horror Movies1:26:56 - Outro