Best Jennifer Howell Podcasts (2026)

Close Watch completes its journey down the Yellow Brick Road with 2025's Wicked: For Good, the second half of director Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical and the final chapter in our Oz-focused series. And this is perhaps the most politically and emotionally charged entry yet. Rejoicifying with us are our wonderful guests Will …

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Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon Answers YOUR Questions 1:13:37

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Celebrate the holidays with Neil Newbon in this special Christmas episode as he answers fan questions and shares insights from his incredible career. Best known for his award-winning performance as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, Neil chats about acting, performance capture, gaming, and more in this festive Q&A 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: 🎧 Spotify: https:/…

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'Oz the Great and Powerful' (feat. Kevin the Critic) 1:20:23

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We’re heading back down the Yellow Brick Road. But this time, it’s all about how the Wizard became “great and powerful.” On the latest Close Watch, Kevin Thomas aka Kevin the Critic joins us to revisit Sam Raimi’s big, bold, and sometimes bizarre 2013 film Oz the Great and Powerful. We'll discuss James Franco’s polarizing performance, how the film …

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Every Rom Com 81: Christmas in Connecticut 2:28:50

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Spend the holidays with Every Rom Com as we get cozy with the 1945 classic: “Christmas in Connecticut.” We’re joined by professor and author Dr. Maria DeBlassie, who lends her insight on what makes this genre (and this film) so special! We also explore the career of Barbara Stanwyck, talk about our favorite Christmas foods, and discuss how this fil…

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'Return to Oz' (feat. Kai Yaniz) 1:21:49

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As we continue our journey down the yellow brick road, Close Watch host Robert Yaniz Jr. is joined by his wife, Kai Yaniz, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of Disney’s strangest, darkest, and most fascinating cult classics: Return to Oz. Released in 1985 as a sort-of sequel to The Wizard of Oz, this eerie fantasy took audiences by surprise,…

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Samantha Béart on Baldur’s Gate 3 & New Titles Fading Echo and Absolum 44:55

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Samantha Béart, the voice and performance behind Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, joins us to talk about bringing one of BG3’s most beloved characters to life, the emotional impact of player stories, and the craft behind her performance. They also dives into a new title Absolum and shares what to expect from the upcoming project Fading Echo. 🔗 Listen & …

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Principles For Success Podcast Surviving the Season featuring Marsha Evans LPC 32:15

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'The Wiz' (feat. Phoenix Clouden of Curtain to Curtain) 1:12:39

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Ease on down the road with us as Close Watch returns to Oz one more time, this time through the soulful, big-city reimagining of 1978's The Wiz. We're joined by Phoenix Clouden of Curtain to Curtain, for a deep dive into one of the boldest movie-musical swings of the 1970s. We'll explore how the film ambitiously reframes L. Frank Baum’s world throu…

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Black Myth Wukong | The Performance Behind Sun Wukong & The Reality of Acting in Games 59:43

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Mark Takeshi Ota the voice of Sun Wukong from Black Myth: Wukong, joins Tom to discuss acting in games, motion capture & bringing characters to life. Mark shares his journey across titles such as Dead Island 2, Baldur's Gate 3 & The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: 🎧 Spotify: https://readyaimfire.tv/spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts: htt…

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Mass Effect | Jennifer Hale on Commander Shepard and Building a Legendary Career 24:08

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Jennifer Hale joins us to talk about voicing Commander Shepard in Mass Effect, how the role was shaped collaboratively, and what it takes to build a legendary career in voice acting. From cold reads and intense BioWare recording sessions to shaping one of gaming’s most iconic characters, Jennifer shares insight, humour, and stories from across her …

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Dr. Jordi Bostock | Change Your Hair, Change Your Life 20:19

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Entrepreneur and beauty industry leader Dr. Jordi Bostock shares how faith, purpose, and innovation have shaped her journey and why changing your hair can truly change your life. Today's guest is a true force in beauty and transformation. Dr. Jordi Bostock is an entrepreneur, author, and industry leader whose message "Change your hair, change your …

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Front Porch Wisdom: The Power of Mentors, Coaches, and Sponsors 28:05

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In this episode of Principles for Success, Chris Howell sits down with Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, author, professor, and founder of Soulstice Consultancy, for a heartfelt conversation about mentorship, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from her newest book, Front Porch Wisdom, Dr. Froswa explores how mentors, coaches, and sponsors shape our paths both …

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'Journey Back to Oz' (feat. Will Ashton of Cinemaholics) 57:13

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Just like Dorothy, we’re returning to the yellow brick road! In this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., Will Ashton of Cinemaholics joins us to explore the often-overlooked animated sequel Journey Back to Oz (1972). With Judy Garland’s own daughter, Liza Minnelli, stepping into Dorothy’s ruby slippers, this curious continuation of the Oz…

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Every Rom Com 80: Better Off Dead 2:47:04

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This week on Every Rom Com we’re covering the ultimate cult classic teen movie of the 80s - “Better Off Dead.” This film is a big favorite of Jen’s and her two guests - Jason from the Force Five podcast and Chris from the Get Me Another podcast! Together we unpack the movie’s absurdist humor, let you know which plot points were taken from writer-di…

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'The Wizard of Oz' (feat. The Famous Ashley Grant) 56:40

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We’re off to see the Wizard! On this episode of Close Watch, host Robert Yaniz Jr. and returning guest The Famous Ashley Grant take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road to explore how 1939’s The Wizard of Oz became one of the most beloved and enduring films of all time. From Judy Garland’s timeless performance and “Over the Rainbow” to the movie’s dre…

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Every Rom Com 79: One Crazy Summer 2:21:46

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This week, sail away with Every Rom Com, as we discuss the first of two sports rom coms we’ll be covering from director Savage Steve Holland, “One Crazy Summer.” We’ll dig into Holland’s career as well as Demi Moore’s, talk about our favorite bits from this cult classic, and learn a little about the sport of sailing! We’re joined by two returning g…

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Every Rom Com 78: Bull Durham 2:38:00

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Join Every Rom Com as we continue our Sports Rom Com series with the sexy baseball love triangle, “Bull Durham”! Darin Lundberg of the NostalgiaCast podcast joins us to discuss the joys of baseball and baseball movies, explore the careers of Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon, and bring you the making-of details on this romantic classic from scriptin…

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A Conversation with Marvin Washington – From the Gridiron to Greater Purpose 31:02

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A Conversation with Marvin Washington – From the Gridiron to Greater Purpose In this powerful episode of Principles for Success, Chris Howell sits down with Super Bowl Champion and former NFL defensive end Marvin Washington for a candid conversation that every man and everyone who loves one needs to hear. From the hits on the field to the hits men …

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Ryan Laley on Teaching a Sidemen Member, Success on YouTube, and Making the Survival Horror Game Mimic 1:02:13

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What’s it really like to make games solo? In this episode of the Ready Aim Fire Podcast, Kezia & Tom chat with Ryan Laley, teacher, YouTube content creator and indie dev behind Mimic, a multiplayer survival horror game built for players and streamers. Ryan reveals how he went from teaching game design (including a member of the Sidemen) to building…

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Every Rom Com 77: Challengers 2:57:44

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Join Every Rom Com as we kick off our Sports Rom Com Series with Luca Guadagnino’s modern classic “Challengers”! Joined by podcaster, producer and filmmaker extraordinaire, Billy Ray Brewton, we’ll unpack the relationships in this complicated triangle, discuss how the game of tennis relates to the movie’s structure and themes, and bring you all the…

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Inel Tomlinson on The First Descendant, Space Marine 2 & Shaping Game Worlds 51:40

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What really happens when the person behind your favourite gaming hero finally steps into the booth knowing their voice could change a world, or let down a legion of players? In this episode of ReadyAimFire, actor and comedian Inel Tomlinson brings us into the volatile, high stakes craft of bringing video game characters to life. From embodying the …

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Every Rom Com 76: 500 Days of Summer 2:30:11

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This week join Every Rom Com as we wrap up our L.A. Stories series with “500 Days of Summer”! Rob LaMorgese of the Get Me Another podcast joins us to discuss whether this film is a love story, which character (if any) is to blame, the Los Angeles architecture featured in the movie, and much much more! We’ll also give you our usual making-of informa…

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Becoming Amicia – Charlotte McBurney on A Plague Tale, Final Fantasy and more 1:00:27

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After a childhood spent backstage at the opera, what’s it like to find yourself voicing one of gaming’s most unforgettable heroines? This episode, ReadyAimFire welcomes Charlotte McBurney, the BAFTA-nominated actor behind Amicia de Rune in A Plague Tale: Innocence and A Plague Tale: Requiem, and young Jill in Final Fantasy XVI. From a whirlwind of …

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Every Rom Com 75: Singin' In The Rain 2:42:45

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This week, Every Rom Com is celebrating our 75th episode with one of the greatest movies in cinema history - “Singin’ in the Rain”! New guest and old friend of the podcast, film archivist Karin Carlson-Snider, adds her insight as we discuss the transition from silent to sound film. We reveal what went on behind the scenes, and how this movie’s musi…

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You’re Becoming Hysterical – Inside Alien: Isolation with Will Porter & Anthony Howell 47:04

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What goes down when several creators of a cult classic finally step into the same room – over a decade on from shaping one of gaming’s most terrifying sci-fi experiences? In this special episode of ReadyAimFire, we welcome Anthony Howell and Will Porter, two pivotal forces behind Alien: Isolation alongside our very own Kez, who provided the likenes…

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On the Other Side of the Mic: Chris Howell's Principles for Success 32:41

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In this rare and refreshing special edition of Principles for Success, the mic is turned, and the host becomes the guest. Join award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Chris Howell as he sits down with media legend Pam Perry for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about his own journey. From navigating the world of broadcast news to building…

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Artistry and Antics on Final Fantasy XVI – with Hannah Price, Oli Chance, Morgan Rushton & Martin Vaughan 54:55

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Ever wondered what goes on inside the studio for one the most acclaimed game series of all time? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Kez and Tom welcome an extraordinary panel featuring the performance directors, casting directors and localisation experts whose fingerprints are all over Final Fantasy XVI, Alan Wake II, Death Strandin…

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How Baldur’s Gate Broke Through – Kirsty Gillmore on Empathy, Safe Spaces and Directing Magic in the Studio 46:56

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How do you combine the technical disciplines of music, theatre and video games – to help create immersive experiences like Baldur’s Gate 3 that not only thrill, but truly move us? In this episode of ReadyAimFire, join hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey as they sit down with Kirsty Gillmore: New Zealand-born sound engineer turned acclaimed voice and…

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Every Rom Com 74: Pretty Woman 2:38:04

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This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our L.A. Stories series with a 1990 rom com classic that travels from the gritty streets of Hollywood Boulevard to the snooty boutiques of Beverly Hills - “Pretty Woman”! We’ll discuss the movie’s unusual journey to the screen, explore the careers of Richard Gere and Garry Marshall, and dip into the topic…

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From Prague With Love – Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Unfiltered, with Tom McKay & Luke Dale 52:14

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What’s it like to be taken on a hero’s journey – from relative unknowns to gaming royalty? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, we’re joined by Tom McKay and Luke Dale: the voices and faces behind Henry of Skalitz and Hans Capon in Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Together with hosts …

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Wisdom from The Witcher – Becoming Geralt, Fan Tattoos and Dungeons & Dragons with Doug Cockle 55:01

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How did one of gaming’s iconic voices get – and nearly lose – his big break as Geralt of Rivia in the Witcher series? In this episode, hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey are joined by none other than Doug Cockle. Doug takes us behind the scenes of his journey as the legendary Witcher, shares the inspiration behind Geralt’s voice, and reveals the bi…

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Every Rom Com 73: The Idea of You 2:45:30

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This week Every Rom Com tackles the world of paparazzi, Coachella, and boy bands, as we discuss the 2024 age-gap romance - “The Idea of You!” We’ll talk about the challenges of love with a celebrity, discuss our own boy band and celebrity fandoms, pick our favorite songs by movie band August Moon, and express our appreciation for the many women inv…

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Burnout, Balance & the Hustle Trap: Mental Health Insights for Entrepreneurs 21:49

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May marks both Small Business and Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode of Principles for Success, Chris Howell sits down with Dr. Angela Harden-Mack, a board-certified physician, bestselling author, and founder of Live Great Lives to explore what it really takes to thrive as a high-achieving entrepreneur in today's climate. Drawing fr…

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When Directing for Games Gets Intense – Damien Goodwin on Directing for Returnal, Greedfall, Helldivers 2 and more 50:28

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How does someone go from directing Hollyoaks on TV – to directing a BAFTA award-winning games performance in Returnal? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, Damien Goodwin joins hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey to dive deep into the craft of performance direction in video games. Damien shares how his journey unexpectedly shifted from actor…

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The Warrior Behind Lae’zel – Devora Wilde on Baldur’s Gate 3, Polarising Player Reactions and Unexpected Fame 52:31

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What does it take to give a video game character a soul – and what happens when that performance touches hearts around the world? In this premiere episode of ReadyAimFire, we sit down with Devora Wilde, the actor behind Lae’zel in the award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3, for an in-depth conversation into her craft and her most beloved character. From mud…

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The Space Marine You Can Hear Scream – Warhammer, Welsh Kings and Sentient Mushrooms with Michael Geary 1:00:31

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How does a theatre-trained actor with Welsh roots become one of gaming’s most compelling voices? In this episode of The ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Tom Stacey and Kezia Burrows welcome Michael Geary, voice of Warhammer 40,000’s iconic Space Marines and many more. Michael takes us from stage to studio, sharing the art and chaos of recording powerful…

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A Conversation with The Original Milli Mills 26:17

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Principles for Success with Chris Howell: Featuring Milli Mills In this powerful episode, Chris Howell sits down with media trailblazer and community advocate Milli Mills, founder of Millhouse Entertainment. From building a decades-long career in radio and television to becoming a voice for resilience and purpose, Milli shares the principles that h…

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ReadyAimFire – Official Trailer 3:05

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Fall in love with your favourite video games all over again. In this very first episode of The ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Tom Stacey and Kezia Burrows introduce the show and share why they’re bringing the incredible people behind our favourite games — actors, directors, developers and creatives — into the spotlight. 🎙️ In this episode: 🔸 What The …

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We HEAR Her with Hyacinth Morrison 24:22

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Grease (feat. Kai Yaniz) 1:21:27

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Grease is the word on this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., which also closes out our recent series on movie musicals. So we’re heading back to Rydell High to revisit the 1978 blockbuster that made a vibe of summer lovin’. With its unforgettable soundtrack, iconic performances from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and a rebellious…