Best Adam Colman Podcasts (2026)

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Elena Hoicka: What makes a baby laugh? 38:11

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Babies find things funny long before they understand language – surprising even the author of the most detailed study to date of when and how babies and toddlers develop a sense of humor. And the better they are at getting jokes, the better they are at connecting with others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa…

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"Ricky Gervais" 1:06:48

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This week we find Mr. Ricky Gervais, dusting off old awards from 20 years ago (again!?). Trade secrets, cannibals, getting a crab drunk, and table tennis in a snorkel. Honesty is funny, so how do we look in these slacks? Welcome to an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week …

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The Shameless Plug #11: Peaky Blinding 31:32

1d ago31:32

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It's finally here! A little later than usual due to some technical mishaps, the latest episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down on Teams (yes, Teams!) to have a chat about the latest issue of Empire magazine, which is still on sale in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. In it, our dynamic duo talk about the c…

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The Empire Podcast Preview Of The Films Of 2026 1:36:41

5d ago1:36:41

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With the Empire Podcast team still in hibernation until the first show of 2026 (our live show at Kings Place, London, on Jan 9 — check kingsplace.co.uk for last-minute tickets), we're plugging the gap where the regular podcast would usually be with something a little different: a look ahead to the films of 2026, in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara,…

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2026 Box Office Preview 1:05:06

5d ago1:05:06

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Join us for our annual box office preview episode, as we look ahead to some of the most anticipated movies and biggest potential hits of 2026. We start our analysis with discussion on a difficult Q1 with few titles poised to become major hits. Our Q2 conversation highlights titles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy St…

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Marlo Thomas: That Girl who changed Television 38:35

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Almost 60 years ago she defied television conventions with her depiction of a young woman succeeding on her own in the big city. And for the last 30 years, along with her own busy career, she's helped keep alive and thriving her father’s dream of a research hospital for children. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf…

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"Macaulay Culkin" 1:01:53

8d ago1:01:53

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Join us for a hero’s journey with the great Macaulay Culkin. Find your light, hit your marks, systematically sabotage the Wet Bandits. It’s Magic v. Sexy v. Naughty… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting …

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The Empire Podcast Review Of The Year 2025 2:41:08

11d ago2:41:08

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And so, as 2025 disappears off into the distance, it's the most wonderful time of what's left of the year, as the Empire Podcast team get together in the podbooth for their marathon deep dive/look back at the cinematic year that was. Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer for this near-three-hour behemoth in which they go through the year …

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2025 in Review: The Biggest Stories, Industry Trends, and Moviegoing Moments of the Year 1:11:52

13d ago1:11:52

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In this episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Chad Kennerk, Rebecca Pahle, and Albert Lawrence discuss the year’s biggest stories, trends, and moviegoing moments in theatrical exhibition for 2025. On the Story of the Year, the team discusses the potential sale of Warner Bros. and its implications for the industry at large. Warner Bros. is…

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Morgan McSweeney aka Dr. Noc: Earning trust, delivering truths 37:52

14d ago37:52

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In the almost six years since the beginning of the pandemic he’s developed an on-line personality that’s an exuberant mix of medical expert and next-door neighbor, expressed in engaging videos on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data…

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"Jeremy Allen White" 1:06:44

15d ago1:06:44

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From Shameless to SmartLess — it’s Jeremy Allen White! We chat dancing, cookies, and dream-roles this week (and our favorite Chicago lunches). “Eat like you’re doing a podcast.” It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts o…

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Farewell, Rob (ft. guests Glenn Close; Stephen Lang; Josh Safdie) 2:13:59

18d ago2:13:59

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The final Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks, and it's a bumper-sized jamboree, longer than usual and hopefully fit to tide you over until we return with Episode 700 (live from Kings Place) on January 11th. For the first time ever, the revolving fourth chair revolves wildly during the pod itself, so Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer…

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It: Welcome To Derry — An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 46:38

18d ago46:38

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They all float down here. Now that It: Welcome To Derry, the prequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One and It Chapter Two, has finished its eight-episode run, the Empire Podcast has teamed up with Warner Bros. to bring you a special episode in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer conquer their fears of clowns, spiders, and spider-clow…

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Christmas Corridor Box Office Preview | Barco Cinema's Adam Cassels [Presented by Barco] 51:33

20d ago51:33

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Barco, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest industry news and preview upcoming releases like Avatar: Fire and Ash, along with its premium technology offerings. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Barco Cinema’s vice president of marketing Adam Cassels to discuss the evolu…

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Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 32 Trailer 24:24

22d ago24:24

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Alan and executive producer Graham Chedd look ahead to the new season, which includes episodes on how babies who giggle become socially smarter; prizes for science that makes you both laugh and think; why truth is so elusive; and how Marlo Thomas kick started Alan’s movie career as well as helping her father found the St. Jude Children’s Research H…

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"Walton Goggins" 1:04:20

22d ago1:04:20

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Grab your breakfast sushi – it’s Walton Goggins. Seven horses, five camels, two gallons of yak vodka, and an eagle hunter. Plus, imposter syndrome: what is that? This is your reality… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcas…

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Paul Thomas Anderson & Boogie Nights: An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 44:55

25d ago44:55

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Boogie Nights wasn't Paul Thomas Anderson's first movie (that was Hard Eight), but it's the film that put him firmly on the map, and served notice that here was a serious filmmaking force. And with the release of a remastered 4K UHD version of Boogie Nights on Monday, December 15, it's the perfect time for the Empire Podcast team — Chris Hewitt, He…

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There's Magic In The Air (ft. guests Shih-Ching Tsou & Sean Baker; Daryl McCormack & Cailee Spaeny; James L. Brooks) 1:56:11

25d ago1:56:11

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The penultimate regular Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks (don't worry, there are specials galore on the way), and it's a belter. Guest-wise, we have more goodies under the tree, as Jamie Graham talks to longtime collaborators Shih-Ching Tsou and Sean Baker (the director of Anora) about Tsou's directorial debut, Left-Handed Girl, which can …

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F1: An Empire Podcast Interview Special ft. Jerry Bruckheimer, Damson Idris & Kerry Condon 1:04:35

25d ago1:04:35

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"Yer man's in the pits, boss!" Joseph Kosinski's crowd-pleasingly kinetic F1 was one of the success stories of the year at the box office, displaying impressive legs (or wheels) to take the chequered flag with over $600 million in the global bank, making it the biggest hit of Brad Pitt's career. And now that the film is making its debut on Apple TV…

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"RE-RELEASE: Adam Sandler" 51:37

27d ago51:37

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"The Sandman" a.k.a. the unstoppable legend Adam Sandler, drives a golf-ball right onto the SmartLess fairway and we all take a ride on the cart of life through blackout nerves, comfort-zones vs. ambition, the importance of family, and the nuances of the comedy brain. Fore! This episode was originally released on 10/12/2020. Subscribe to SiriusXM P…

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Netflix Wins Bidding Battle for Warner Bros., Paramount Counters [Sponsored by Christie] 43:34

27d ago43:34

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office, as well as break down what’s known and unknown about the Warner Bros. acquisition. In the feature segment sponsored by Christie, Rebecca talks to Allan Fernandes, product manager at Christie about their new…

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Alex Pentland: Shared Wisdom 38:37

28d ago38:37

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How technological innovation has shaped our culture, with lessons from history and even from bees. And how these lessons can help tame and curate the information overload that AI is contributing to on social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti…

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"Laura Dern" 1:00:16

30d ago1:00:16

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Collapse your stroller: it’s Laura Dern. Sixteen ice cream cones, the hardest acting job of her life, and Nepo Hayes. Save it for the sequel, guys… it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/pod…

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QT's Making A List, We're Checking It Twice (ft. guests Taron Egerton; George Clooney & Adam Sandler; Jon M. Chu) 1:58:26

1M ago1:58:26

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Christmas on our mind as we enter December, and accordingly we deliver a sackful of great guests to you, our loyal and loving listeners. First off, Chris Hewitt goes to Taron Egerton's actual flat (smells divine... and the flat wasn't bad either) to sit down with him for a candid chat about his career,…

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Perfect Saints - Rachel Robinson 34:57

1M ago34:57

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It’s the series finale, and Lucy and Sam name their all-time favourite saints. Amen. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam …

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The Shameless Plug #10: The Odyssey Odyssey 42:36

1M ago42:36

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The new episode of The Shameless Plug is here, folks, and this month sees Chris Hewitt sit down with freshly-minted award winner, Empire editor Nick de Semlyen, to delve into one of the most special issues of Empire magazine in many a moon: our world exclusive first look at Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, for which Nick went on something of an ody…

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Qube Cinema’s Alan Christensen and Mark Waterston | FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 Director Emma Tammi [Presented by Qube Wire] 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Qube Wire, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the Thanksgiving holiday and take a weekend-by-weekend look ahead at the holiday 2025 box office. In the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks to Alan Christensen and Mark Waterston of Qube Cinema to discuss cloud-based distribution s…

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Jelani Cobb: Journalism at a Crossroads 36:42

1M ago36:42

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The Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism talks about how social media is overtaking traditional newspapers and television as most people’s source of news; what this means for journalism; and how Columbia is preparing tomorrow’s journalists for the new reality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about …

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"Noah Hawley" 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

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Have a spirulina shake, it’s Noah Hawley. Siberia with family restaurants, pitching the segue, and the Mayor of Childhood. “Family programming… that ship has sailed.” It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiti…

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There Can Be Only Dozens (ft. guests Simu Liu; Ke Huy Quan; Richard Linklater & Ethan Hawke) 1:51:41

1M ago1:51:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with two actors who star in animated movies (and ask them both about their favourite things to do in London). First, Simu Liu Zooms in to talk about new Netflix family flick, In Your Dreams, plus his own dreams, and the return of Shang-Chi to the MCU. [21:38 - 38:30 approx] Then, …

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Body Parts 39:19

1M ago39:19

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Professors Beaumont and Campbell examine the human body. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Thanksgiving Preview | Irwin’s Jack Powers [Presented by Irwin] 38:49

1M ago38:49

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Universal’s Wicked: For Good and preview the Thanksgiving holiday, with Zootopia 2 opening from Disney. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Irwin’s Jack Powers about the December 2 release of the compan…

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The MASH Gang: How a Television Show Changed Us 1:05:38

1M ago1:05:38

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MASH changed Alan’s life as well as the lives of the rest of the MASH cast. In this revisit of a free-wheeling conversation recorded in 2019 Alan, and the gang reminisce about an extraordinary eleven years of connecting and communicating. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p…

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"Benedict Cumberbatch" 1:12:27

1M ago1:12:27

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Step into our stretch limousine — it’s Benedict Cumberbatch. Corndogs, Nature vs. Nurture, and [very lightly touching upon] How-To Clean Yourself. It’s a podcast, folks… and it’s called SmartLess, k? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by …

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Escape From Malcatraz (ft. guests Benedict Cumberbatch & Dylan Southern; Joel Edgerton & Clint Bentley; Ariana Greenblatt) 1:57:43

2M ago1:57:43

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer — play themselves as they discuss great 'as themselves' performances in the movies. They also run their collective eye over the week's movie news, including heartening Star Trek developments, review Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good, Playdate, and S…

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Teenage Apologies 30:56

2M ago30:56

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Sincerest apologies. Lucy and Sam say sorry to everyone they’ve wronged. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on…

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WICKED: FOR GOOD Soars to Record Presales | Maya Cinemas' Greg Heckmann [Presented by Irwin Seating] 47:52

2M ago47:52

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Lionsgate’s Now You See Me, Now You Don’t and forecast the November 21st release of Universal’s Wicked: For Good. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Greg Heckmann, the director of marketing for…

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Michael J Fox: Looking Back with Attitude 44:45

2M ago44:45

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Alan revisits a conversation he had with Michael seven years ago, at a time when Fox had been grappling with Parkinson’s Disease for 27 years and Alan for three. As Alan says in this updated episode, both have been fighting Parkinson’s with attitude – plenty of attitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information …

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"Claire Danes" 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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It’s our start-gift: Claire Danes. Cursed cows, Moroccan cats, a Kentucky Schnoodle, and “very cute dirt.” It’s another episode of ‘How To Remain Employed and Local,’ also known (in some circles) as SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podca…

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All The Information Is On The Task (ft. guests Edgar Wright, Rosamund Pike & Isla Fisher, Michael Shannon) 1:58:03

2M ago1:58:03

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast would surely deserve to get a full fat five points from Greg Davies, the Taskmaster himself, as Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and John Nugent apply themselves wholeheartedly (some more wholeheartedly than others, it must be said) to deciding which Taskmaster contestant has appeared in the best fil…

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Julia Ducournau & Tahar Rahim On Alpha: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 24:35

2M ago24:35

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Alpha is the third film from the brilliant French filmmaker, Julia Ducournau, following on from her titanic debut, Raw, and her raw follow-up, Titane (which won the Palme D'Or, no less!). A tale of an unusual epidemic and generational trauma, there's much going on above and below the surface, which we get into in this interview special, as Jamie Gr…

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Perfect Brian 1 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Lucy and Sam welcome back a Perfect Brian to Perfect Brains. Groovy baby. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hoste…

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"RE-RELEASE: Jenny Slate" 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outlook, the difference between drop and dropper, texts about ‘the patriarchy,’ and so much more. Come ruin your minds with us, here at Chateau SmartLess. This episode was originally released on 6/27/2022. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new e…

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A Predator Franchise Record | The Running Man’s Glenn Powell, Edgar Wright, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin [Presented by Irwin Seating] 54:36

2M ago54:36

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including promotions at both Cinergy and AMC Entertainment, as well as the opening of Film Alley Breckenridge. For the feature segment, our friends at Cinema United bring us The Running Man panel from CinemaCon …

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Jenny Beavan: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Nicholas Hytner's The Choral, a delightful drama set in 1916 Yorkshire, is in cinemas now, folks. It features costumes designed by the legendary Jenny Beavan, who is one of the best costume designers in the business. Nominated for 12 Oscars, winner of three, Beavan has worked with directors like Robert Altman, James Ivory, and George Miller across …

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Bill McKibben: Tomorrow Will be Sunny 40:19

2M ago40:19

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A confident prediction from the man who first brought our warming planet to public attention some 35 years ago. Energy from solar and wind is now cheaper than traditional fossil fuels and is being rapidly adopted across the world. The exception is the US where the federal priority is planet-warming coal, oil and gas. But even in the US, local actio…

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Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, & Ronan Day-Lewis On Anemone: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 50:02

2M ago50:02

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Every year at the London Film Festival, Empire hosts a gala screening for a film that we particularly admire. This year's choice was Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone, a drama that we called 'sad, absurdist, brooding, tender, and intense', and which marks the return to acting of the great Daniel Day-Lewis, father of Ronan and co-writer of the movie, after e…

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"Tom Freston" 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

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Take the Jimmy Jet to Timbuktu: it’s Tom Freston. No experience in television, selling toilet paper, various red-light districts, and a Bob Marley ring-tone. It’s really good to be with you… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple…

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The Sound Of Burning Felt (ft. guests Jennifer Lawrence & Lynne Ramsay; Elle Fanning & Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi; Sean Bean & Daniel Day-Lewis) 1:51:46

2M ago1:51:46

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Blimey, this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is star-studded, and then some. First, Chris Hewitt chats with Die, My Love star, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Lynne Ramsay, about unpredictability on set and receiving an email from Martin Scorsese; then, he has a crash course in Yautja from Predator: Badlands stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatan…

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Cafés 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Sausage, chips ’n' beans please. Lucy and Sam place an order at their perfect caff. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam C…