Best Michael Merlin Podcasts (2025)

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The Convergence Is Here (ft. Gareth Evans, Christian Gudegast, and Gavin O'Connor), And Mount Rushmoreapalooza 1:55:20

3d ago1:55:20

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It was foretold by the Ancient Ones: The Convergence (or Gunvergence, if you will), the day on which three absolutely slamming action movies will be released at the same time in the UK (albeit on different formats), ushering in a new era of sweaty dad bods, car chases, and many scenes where people die in a hail of bullets. And that day is today, fo…

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The Shameless Plug #2 — The June Issue 31:57

6m ago31:57

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The Shameless Plug returns, folks, for a second glorious episode in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down in the podbooth and tell you how (and why) the sausage is made. That sausage being the new issue of Empire, which is on sale now in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. Our dynamic duo talk through the month's big c…

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Ep. 182: Lian Bruno and Herbal Smoking Blends 1:06:51

5h ago1:06:51

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Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast with hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill. In this episode, they engage in a fascinating conversation with Lian Bruno, founder of Puff Herbals, a company specializing in herbal smoking blends. Lian shares her journey into herbalism, the inspiration behind Puff Herbals, and the benefits of using various herbs in smoki…

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The Road to Sold with Glenn Pasch 34:41

23h ago34:41

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In the latest episode of TimTalks, Glenn Pasch joins Tim to discuss his new book, “The Road to Sold,” the evolution of digital retailing, and how leadership drives lasting change in automotive. From his journey into the industry to powerful lessons in process and customer experience, this is a must-watch for anyone in automotive. Connect with Glenn…

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420: ‘The Best Hatched Plan’, With Glenn Fleishman 2:08:24

2d ago2:08:24

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Special guest Glenn Fleishman returns to the show for episode 420 on 4/20, but everyone’s sober, I swear. Topics include Trump’s dumb tariffs and Glenn’s smart new edition of his book Six Centuries of Type & Printing. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-us…

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AI, Copyright, and the Future of IP: A Conversation with Matthew Asbell 34:20

3d ago34:20

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In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, I’m joined by Matthew Asbell, intellectual property attorney and thought leader in emerging technologies, to discuss one of the most urgent legal topics of our time: how generative AI is challenging traditional copyright frameworks. We dive into: Best practices for protecting your intellectual property in the…

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Easter Guestapalooza (Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland, Ludwig Göransson, Osgood Perkins), Movie Musicals, And The Oscars' Latest Stunt 1:59:21

10d ago1:59:21

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This week's Empire Podcast (episode 664 if you're keeping score!) is more packed with goodness than your average Easter egg. Not only do Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey get into a discussion about what exactly makes a musical a musical (along with an impromptu visit to a certain mountain), but they tackle the week's movie news, includi…

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MWM Market Update: The Only Certainty is Uncertainty 47:34

8d ago47:34

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Join Michael Merlin and Co-Head of MWM Asset Management, David North, as they discuss the unprecedented market volatility currently dominating today's market environment. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular point in time and are subject to ch…

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Understanding Your Brand’s ROI with Ben Hadley 30:31

8d ago30:31

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Ben Hadley, CEO & co-founder of Auto Genius, joined Tim for the latest episode of “Tim Talks: Leadership and Beyond.” From building a brand that can’t be measured by metrics to empowering teams with creativity and purpose, don’t miss the dynamic conversation on driving success. Ben shares his journey through tech, leadership, and launching game-cha…

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Inside Jake Fox's World Truth Fiction and the Mind of Michael Stockham 27:34

10d ago27:34

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In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, we sit down with attorney and award-winning author Michael Stockham, best known for his hit legal thriller Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer and the new Jake Fox series.We dive into Michael’s transition from high-stakes litigation to fiction writing, and how his real-world legal experience helps him create …

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Kevin Macdonald on One To One: John & Yoko — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 29:25

16d ago29:25

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Kevin Macdonald's latest documentary, One To One: John & Yoko, is out now in cinemas around the UK, folks, and it's well worth your time for anyone with even a passing interest in John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, and their lives after The Beatles split up. But if you're a Beatlemaniac, this is manna from heaven as it not only brings you remaster…

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Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche, Rami Malek & Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Landon, Movie Weddings, And Helen Returns! 1:57:56

17d ago1:57:56

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is jam-packed etc. etc. Bumper-sized, and so on and so forth. But it's true, perhaps this week more than ever as Chris Hewitt sits down for chats with two pairs — first, there's Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who reunite almost 30 years after The English Patient for this week's Odyssey-sampling drama, …

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Ep. 181: Spring Duocast 2025 20:34

14d ago20:34

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We've got a lot going on this spring! And we're excited to announce Isaac's new website where he offers astrology readings (https://www.askisaac.me/), and AC's new school with Gabriel Mojay - The Actaea Institute of Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy (https://www.actaea.org/). Our patreon can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/plantcunning Thank …

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From Courtroom Battles to Justice for Survivors – Brian Williams Shares His Story 31:22

17d ago31:22

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In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, I sit down with Brian Williams, Managing Partner at Greenberg Gross LLP and one of California’s most accomplished trial attorneys. Recognized as a 2024 Top Plaintiff Lawyer by the Daily Journal, Brian has handled some of the most high-profile and emotionally charged cases in the state—many involving sexual as…

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Developing Good Financial Habits and Why Longevity Matters 49:28

23d ago49:28

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Join Michael Merlin as he launches a new title for the MWM Podcast Financial Longevity. Michael will explain financial longevity, the three financial diseases that impact most people’s financial behavior, and the four financial priorities that set you up for success with your money. Michael’s book, Financial Longevity, will also be available March …

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Will Poulter, Amber Midthunder, Beatles, Avengers, And Farewell To Val Kilmer 1:40:20

24d ago1:40:20

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This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in the new movie, Death Of A Unicorn, playing a prize A-hole, and impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 - 33:28 approx]Another returning guest joins us this week, as the delightful Am…

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George MacKay, Irwin Winkler, And The Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement 1:59:44

1M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director'…

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The Shameless Plug #1 — The May 2025 Issue 34:25

27d ago34:25

34:25

Welcome to The Shameless Plug, a brand new Empire Podcast regular show, folks. As the title suggests, every month Chris Hewitt will sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, bringing you the stories behind the stories and covering everything including the cover. This month's cover feature is Thun…

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Fire, History, and Justice: Inside 'Hell’s Hundred Acres' with Andrew Serra 33:23

29d ago33:23

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In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, host Arash Hashemi sits down with Andrew Serra, a retired FDNY captain and accomplished author. They delve into Andrew's 25-year career with the New York City Fire Department, his transition to writing, and the inspiration behind his latest historical novel, 'Hell's Hundred Acres'. The conversation covers: An…

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Where Vision Meets Problems with Danny Zaslavsky 33:59

1M ago33:59

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In this episode, Tim sits down with Danny Zaslavsky to explore personal resilience, leadership, and innovation in the automotive world. From growing up as a Ukrainian immigrant to building a tech-driven dealership and co-founding VINCUE, Danny shares how purpose and culture have guided his journey. Connect with Danny on LinkedIn. [00:00–01:03] Welc…

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419: ‘Podcasting Technology Cadence’, With MG Siegler 2:28:58

1M ago2:28:58

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MG Siegler returns to the show to talk about the drama surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS — free up to 1 million monthly active users. Check out their latest features from Launch Week. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp and get on your way to being your best self…

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Barry Levinson, Gints Zilbalodis, Snakes On A Podcast, And The Convergence 1:43:06

1M ago1:43:06

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It's another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, in which Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with the legendary director, Barry Levinson, on the eve of the release of his new gangster movie, The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, Robert De Niro and Robert De Niro's dogs. [23:31 - 40:13 approx] Then, we also hear from Gints …

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Ep.180: Pam Montgomery on Co-Creating with Nature 1:04:14

1M ago1:04:14

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Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill as they welcome back special guest Pam Montgomery, a renowned herbalist, teacher, and author. Broadcasting from Belize, Pam shares her journey of connecting with new plants, especially coconut palms. The episode dives deep into the importance of co-creative partnerships with nature, the concept of plant initiati…

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Hans Zimmer And Paul Dugdale: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:15

1M ago32:15

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This week sees the release of Hans Zimmer And Friends: Diamond In The Desert, a concert film like no other, which captures the great Hans Zimmer and his band in full flow in Dubai, and also intersperses a number of revealing interviews Zimmer conducted with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Denis Villeneuve,…

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Millie Bobby Brown & Chris Pratt, Michael Fassbender & Marisa Abela, Best Fourth Parts, And The Number 12 1:45:28

1M ago1:45:28

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Welcome to episode 659 (yes, we're keeping count) of The Empire Podcast, folks. And it's a belter, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with The Electric State's Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt to talk about their favourite Russo brother, accents, and which one will attend the parade if/when Liverpool win this year's Premier League title. [23:34 -3…

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Gints Zilbalodis on Flow | Interview Special 49:40

1M ago49:40

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On the pod this week, Michael speaks with Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis about his Oscar-winning feature, FLOW. This conversation was recorded during the London Film Festival in October 2024, partway through Zilbalodis's remarkable journey with the film: a low-budget, independent feature made by a small crew that became one of the most lauded f…

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Ep.179: Aries Ingress/Spring Forecast with ZamboniFunk 1:21:31

1M ago1:21:31

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In this episode, ZamboniFunk is back to do the spring quarter/Aries Ingress with us. We look at the surprising implications of the Aries Ingress chart, the eclipses happening this quarter, Mercury and Venus's retrogrades, Neptune and Saturn entering Aries, and much more. 00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast 00:31 Welcoming Zamboni Funk a…

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Mentorship, Culture & Community with Michael Speigl 37:53

2M ago37:53

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In this episode of “TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond.” Tim welcomes Michael Speigl, dealer principal of We Auto and industry leader. They dive into what makes great leadership, how to build a winning culture, and the power of mentorship in business. Michael shares insights on how his dealerships thrive by focusing on people, community, an…

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418: ‘Putting a Stink on the Letter X’, With Craig Hockenberry 2:42:03

2M ago2:42:03

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Craig Hockenberry returns to the show. Topics include Apple’s new hardware this week — M3 iPad Airs, A16 regular iPads, M4 MacBook Airs, and the M4 Max and surprising M3 Ultra Mac Studios. And we go deep on The Iconfactory’s years-in-the-making new app, Tapestry — a universal timeline for the Internet. Exclusively sponsored by: Google Gemini: Chat …

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Jack Huston, Bong Joon Ho, The Oscars, and The Greatness Of Gene Hackman 1:50:16

2M ago1:50:16

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This week's Empire Podcast features two cracking interviews with two directors at different stages of their career. First, actor-turned-director Jack Huston sits down on Zoom and tells Chris Hewitt how he managed to make his directorial debut, the black-and-white drama Day Of The Fight, recruiting Joe Pesci for a supporting role, and the influence …

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Ep. 178: Arun on Mahavidyas and Nakshatra Trees 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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In this episode, we talk with Arun from Arun's Yoga about Mahavidyas, Tantra, and the Trees associated with the Nakshatras, the 27 mansions of the moon from Vedic Astrology. You can find Arun here: www.arunsyoga.in

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Overcoming Challenges: Personal Growth and Professional Resilience, with Sofia Heigis 26:05

2M ago26:05

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One of the greatest pleasures in doing this podcast is being able to reconnect with old colleagues. I know Sofia from my days at AstraZeneca and now she is CEO of Oncopeptides AB, a biotech company focused on research, development and commercialisation of therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers. As with anything worthwhile the journey hasn’t alway…

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Fighting Insurance Companies: What You Need to Know with Chip Merlin 34:26

2M ago34:26

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In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, I sit down with William "Chip" Merlin, Jr., founder and president of Merlin Law Group, a firm dedicated to fighting for policyholders in insurance disputes. Dubbed the “Master of Disaster” and the “Babe Ruth of Hurricane Lawyers,” Chip has built a career representing homeowners, businesses, and municipalities…

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Pamela Anderson, Naomi Ackie, And Farewell To Gene Hackman 1:37:19

2M ago1:37:19

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Don't call it a comeback. This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Pamela Anderson, star of Baywatch and Barb Wire, sit down with Alex Godfrey to tell him about how Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl has given her a second chance in Hollywood. [23:46 - 38:29 approx] Our other interview sees Mickey 17 (out next Friday, fact fans!) star Naomi Acki…

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Raising the Standard: Unlocking Peak Performance with Jonathan Dawson 34:52

2M ago34:52

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Unlock elite sales success! Jonathan Dawson joins Tim Cox for an inspiring conversation. Jonathan shares game-changing insights from his 25-year journey in the automotive industry. A 24-time NADA speaker, co-founder of the Pinnacle Society, and president of Sellchology Sales Training, Jonathan dives deep into the mindset, strategies, and leadership…

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417: ‘Nothing Is Possible’, With Paul Kafasis 2:00:43

2M ago2:00:43

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Special guest: Paul Kafasis. Special topics: Siri/Super Bowl nonsense, “Gulf of Mexico/America” nonsense, the iPhone 16e gets announced, and a veritable Bond villain buys the rights to the James Bond movie franchise. Sponsored by: Listen Later: Turn articles into podcasts and listen on the go, with AI-powered narration. Unofficial but surprisingly …

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Tatiana Maslany, Stephen King Adaptations, And What's Up With Bond? 1:35:29

2M ago1:35:29

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After the guestapaloozas of recent weeks, we're back to just one guest on this week's Empire Podcast. But what a guest it is, as the great Tatiana Maslany, star of the new Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, pops up on Zoom to talk with Chris Hewitt about death and Comedy Bang Bang. [25:00 - 43:07 approx] In the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O…

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Disney+ original series A Thousand Blows: An Empire and Pilot TV Podcast Special 54:30

2M ago54:30

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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight heads to the mean streets of Victorian London for A Thousand Blows on Disney+, and what better way to celebrate than with a special Pilot TV/Empire crossover podcast? Chris Hewitt, James Dyer and Kay Ribeiro get under the skin of Knight’s latest period piece, which combines bare-knuckle boxing with organised cri…

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Oscars 2025 - Best Animated Feature (Part 2) 37:22

2M ago37:22

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It's the second part of our awards season chat about the Oscar-nominated animated films! Michael, Jake and Steph talk about Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Flow and Memoir of a Snail. Scroll back through our archive for interviews with Oscar nominees Chris Sanders (The Wild Robot), Nick Park & Merlin Crossingham (Wallace and Gromit: Vengeanc…

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Ep. 177: Exploring Earth Mysteries with John Michael Greer 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Welcome to the Plant Cunning Podcast! Join hosts, AC Stauble and Isaac Hill, as they delve into the intriguing world of Earth Mysteries with returning guest, John Michael Greer. In this episode, they discuss Greer's newest book, the Earth Mysteries Workbook, which encourages readers to explore local legends, ancient sites, and unusual phenomena in …

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MWM Market Update: Q1 2025 48:14

2M ago48:14

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Join Michael Merlin, Private Advisor and Founder of Merlin Wealth Management and Co-Head of MWM Asset Management, David North, as they discuss key topics and highlights during the first quarter of 2025. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular poi…

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Harrison Ford; Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall; Danny Ramirez 1:58:59

2M ago1:58:59

1:58:59

It's a brave new world for the Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt welcomes a quintet (not to be confused with a Quinjet, although a couple of them might have access to one) of amazing guests. From the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World, Chris first chats to Danny Ramirez, aka Joaquin Torres, aka the new Falcon, about fo…

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Oscars 2025 - Best Animated Feature (Part 1) 38:16

2M ago38:16

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It's awards season! And we're jumping into the fray. In this first episode of a two-part awards miniseries, Michael and Jake talk about the two CG-animated offerings from Hollywood studios in contention for Best Animated Feature this year: Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot. Scroll back through our archive for interviews with Oscar nominees Chris Sand…

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Adam Elliot on Memoir of a Snail | Interview Special 40:55

2M ago40:55

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Australian stop-motion filmmaker Adam Elliot (Mary & Max, Harvie Krumpet) about his new, Oscar-nominated film Memoir of a Snail. In this wide-ranging conversation, Adam speaks about the enduring influence of David Lynch, how he crafts his distinctive films, his love of stories that mix the dark with the light an…

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