Best Alex Hannah Matt Podcasts (2025)

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Gleesons Vs Skarsgårds: Dawn Of Clint Howard (ft. guests MJ Bassett; Sean Ellis & Orlando Bloom) 1:49:05

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast asks perhaps the biggest question ever tackled on this show: who would win in a fight between the Gleesons and the Skarsgårds? Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann, as they tackle that scenario and more. Is the world truly ready for the Coppola clan kicking bottom? Elsewhere, our in…

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Ali Macofsky Loves Corporations 1:00:41

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Ali Macofsky! Ali and Caleb talk their favorite relationships, religious upbringings, sweet treats, symbols, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Ali and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Ali! @notalimac Follow the show! @sooootruepod Fol…

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Clarify your messaging before it costs you more clients with Maya Elious 44:11

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Are you struggling to craft a message that attracts the high-quality clients you know you deserve? This episode is for you. Messaging expert, Maya Elious joins us today to help you find clarity in your messaging. Listen in as Maya unpacks why so many high-potential entrepreneurs stay stuck in small language, and what you can do about it. This jam-p…

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The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley) 1:58:18

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The…

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Numberphile - with Brady Haran 59:49

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Brady answers all manner of viewer questions about Numberphile - and a few unrelated topics too. Learn more about Jane Street’s Internships at - https://jane-st.co/internship-numberphile-pod-25 A YouTube version of this episode - https://youtu.be/prT2YRwKc9w Breakfast Sound Checks - https://youtu.be/IMItxzSZs0E A list of Brady’s channels - https://…

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Carly Kane Returns 54:49

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Howdy! This week we welcome back to the show the hilarious Carly Kane! Carly and Caleb talk the importance of Applebees, tattoo woes, working as an assistant, ghosts, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Carly and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Carly! @icarlykane Follow the show…

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The Life Of Custard (ft. guests Joaquin Phoenix; Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor; Samara Weaving & Karl Glusman) 1:58:53

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In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co…

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Gavin Matts Got Scammed 53:51

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Gavin Matts! Gavin and Caleb talk the joys and perils of international travel, Canadian Football, sellouts, knives, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Gavin and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Gavin! @gavinmatts Follow the show! @sooo…

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Turning cultural shifts into strategic advantages in business with Jasmine Bina 46:05

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Our society and culture guide our lives and businesses in more ways than we think. When you lean into the shifts that are happening around you, they can guide you to more strategic business decisions. In this episode of Unbreakable Business, Jasmine Bina, a cultural futurist, brand strategist, and CEO of Concept Bureau, joins us to explore how to b…

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Kruegersplaining (ft. guests Celine Song, Dave Franco & Alison Brie) 1:42:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast will haunt your nightmares, but in a good way, as Chris Hewitt returns to the host chair, just in time to tackle, with Beth Webb and Amon Warmann, a Mount Rushmore question about the best Final Girls in horror movies. Their final choices may shock you, but that's nothing compared to the bit where Chris expl…

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The Shameless Plug #6: Two Days With James Cameron 42:04

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Or 42 minutes with Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen. Which would you prefer? Don't answer that. Anyway, that's what you've got with the latest episode of The Shameless Plug, as Chris and Nick sit down to talk about Nick's extraordinary adventures in New Zealand, shadowing James Cameron for two days as he put the finishing touches to this month's co…

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Claud is a Gift 54:45

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the talented Claud! Claud and Caleb talk coming out of the closet, the only places to eat in Syracuse, typing speed, rugs, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Claud and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Claud! @claud.mp3 Follow the show! @sooootruepod…

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Alien Earth: An Empire Podcast Special ft. Noah Hawley, Timothy Olyphant & Sydney Chandler 42:21

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In space, no-one can hear you pod. Thankfully, we're not on space, we're on Earth, so you will be able to hear this wonderful Empire Podcast special dedicated to Noah Hawley's excellent Alien prequel, Alien Earth, which dropped its first two episodes today on Disney+. Here, you will hear Chris Hewitt sit down with Hawley, the show's creator and sho…

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The Not-So-Difficult Second Movie (ft. guests Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong) 1:45:04

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Helen O'Hara slip into the host's chair in Chris Hewitt's absence, and use her endless reservoir of patience to corral James Dyer, Alex Godfrey and Ben Travis in a discussion of the best second movies by notable directors (and yes, we know that we didn't mention [INSERT BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS CHOICE HERE])…

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Ziwe is a Delight 55:44

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the iconic Ziwe! Ziwe and Caleb talk dating in New York City, Colbert getting cancelled, a special encounter with the TSA, comments, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Ziwe and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Ziwe! @ziwe Follow the show! @sooootrue…

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How content builds trust for front-facing founders with Natalie Barbu 44:10

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As a business owner and content creator, do you feel confused over how to blend your personal and professional social media presence? You aren’t alone. On this episode, we explore how to navigate the roles of both a content creator and CEO with Natalie Barbu. Natalie is a long-time content creator and the founder of Rella, an all-in-one social medi…

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Hey, It's Enrico Pazuzu! (ft. guests Akiva Schaffer and James Gunn) 1:45:49

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast adds insults to injury, as the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and Ben Travis — share their favourite movie insults. And, yes, misquote at least one of them horribly. Also, nothing on this earth will prepare you for Alex Godfrey's Pazuzu impression. We can only apologise in advance. Elsewhe…

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Ego Nwodim is a Giver 1:13:17

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Ego Nwodim! Ego and Caleb talk being the child of immigrants, the state of how people interact with their favorite entertainers, how a simple word can be the hottest thing in the world, SNL, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Caleb and Chance and other bonus content! h…

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Movie News Mews (ft. guests, Matt Shakman and Sam Rockwell) 1:40:40

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all kinds of fantastic. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down (in person, and on Zoom) with Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, to discuss the FF's debut in the MCU [24:33 - 40:07 approx]; and Sam Rockwell, the cool cat who's Mr. Wolf in The Bad Guys 2. [1:07:02 - 1:19:28 approx] Then…

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Josh Sharp Returns 1:05:44

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Buckle up, mama. This week’s guest is the wickedly talented Josh Sharp! Josh and Caleb talk his new Off-Broadway show, a strange southern dancing custom involving members of your family, the perfect wedding, one hit wonders, and so much more! Get tickets to Josh Sharp Ta-Da! https://www.joshsharptada.com/ Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-epis…

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Using AI to get inside your buyer's mind with Katie Read 48:49

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Want to know exactly how your ideal client will react to your next offer before you even release it? With AI as your business partner, you can. In this episode of The Unbreakable Business podcast, we’re diving into all things AI and buyer psychology with Katie Read. Katie is a psychologist turned business owner who teaches other entrepreneurs how t…

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Bobby Omelettes And The Dolby Rumbler (ft. guests Alex Cox and Ralph Ineson) 1:43:52

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Do not adjust your speakers, or your headphones. Yes, Ralph Ineson's voice really is that deep and sonorous. And in this week's Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down with the actor who plays the planet-eating entity, Galactus, in next week's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and talks about how his voice is his passport. [1:04:38 - 1:20:16 approx] …

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Confronting a Gay Historian 1:05:16

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the incredible Stuart Hinds! Stuart and Caleb talk the history of queer people in the midwest, generational differences in dating, Stuart not having a phone of any kind, and much more! Support the Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America here! https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1236/lg24/form.aspx?sid=1236&gid=1&pgid=5405&c…

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The Shameless Plug #5: Tron Ares, Light-Up Covers, And More 43:45

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This month's episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire magazine, which just happens to have a limited edition light-up cover to commemorate our latest cover movie, Tron Ares. Together, our dynamic duo discuss the art of the cover line, their favourit…

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The Indecisive Statistics Professor - with Chris Oates 47:56

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Chris Oates is a professor of statistics at Newcastle University - he got there despite being somewhat indecisive about his career. This episode was made possible by the Leverhulme Trust, a UK-based organisation which funds ambitious blue skies research across various disciplines - https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk Professor Oates was the recipient of p…

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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My Mom Returns 1:08:32

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Welcome! This week brings us the return of the one and only woman who is responsible for the existence of this show, Caleb’s mom Kellie Hearon! Kellie and Caleb do a deep dive on their life together, raising children as a young parent, her newfound fame, her time working in a women’s prison, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more! Join our Patreon for an exc…

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3 reasons high-earning clients aren’t buying from you 19:37

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Is this you? You show up every day for your business and deliver real results, but you still aren’t landing the high-paying clients you know you’re ready for. Here’s a newsflash: it’s not because of your pricing. In this episode of Unbreakable Business, we’re getting to the root of the issue with the top three reasons high-earning clients aren’t bu…

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Are We The Baddies? (ft. guests Mahershala Ali & Rupert Friend, David Cronenberg, Gerard Johnstone) 1:58:21

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a pre-lunch chat about dinosaurs and sandwiches with Jurassic World Rebirth stars, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, [25:28 - 36:36 approx] while Mike Muncer goes deep with the legendary David Cronenberg, as the Canadian director marks the release of one of his most personal films yet, The S…

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Charlie and Natalie Are in The Queue 1:17:29

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Welcome! This week’s guests are the hilarious Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman! Charlie, Natalie, and Caleb talk waking up early, Americans watching soccer, Mind Palace’s, the pronunciation of big words, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Charlie and Natalie and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/…

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The Empire Podcast: The Movie (with guests Damson Idris, and Ivanna Sakhno) 1:48:08

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt break out the bleep machine for a particularly sweary chat with M3GAN 2.0 star, the delightful Ivanna Sakhno, [1:10:44 - 1:23:01 approx] and quietly judge the football team of Damson Idris, star of F1. [24:51 - 37:46 approx] Or F1: The Movie, to give it its full marketing moniker, which in…

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Lizzy McAlpine is The Pope 54:20

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the talented Lizzy McAlpine! Lizzy and Caleb talk Lizzy’s Broadway debut in Floyd Collins, writing bad songs as a teen, the rigors of touring, her songwriting process, dads, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Lizzy and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_mediu…

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The CEO shift: Why you need to step out of the day-to-day 26:30

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You’ve built something powerful with your business, but if you’re still running every part of it, you’re not leading—you’re managing. If sustainable growth is the goal, then the way you operate has to evolve. There’s a difference between owning your business and running it like a CEO. It's time to get out of the weeds and uplevel your leadership! L…

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

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It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

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In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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Marie Faustin Wants a Free Couch 1:15:03

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Marie Faustin! Marie and Caleb talk Sinners, the height of men, the concept of renderings, Denzel Washington, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Marie and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creato…

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

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Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…

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Krysta Rodriguez Was a Child Star 1:07:05

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the supremely talented Krysta Rodriguez! Krysta and Caleb talk about the beast that is a weekly Broadway schedule, her time in iconic musicals like Spring Awakening, a TV show they were both in that never made it to air, Francis Ford Coppola, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Kryst…

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CollabCast: The Vendor Table ft. Mike Cassara & Lauren O'Brien 1:03:50

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Welcome to another CollabCast episode, where we feature powerful podcast episodes by hosts we love! In today's bonus episode, we're highlighting The Vendor Table with Mike Cassara & Lauren O'Brien featuring an interview with our host, Akua Konadu. If you're ready to get more organized in your business, this episode is for you! If you love this epis…

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An Award-Losing Podcast (with guests Jai Courtney, Ian McShane, Dean DeBlois) 1:57:01

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This week's episode of the freshly award-losing Empire Podcast sees the podteam lick their wounds after a demoralising defeat in the Best Podcast (Consumer) category at the BSMEs earlier in the week. How do they do this? By talking about movies, of course, as they discuss the week's news (a load of trailers, and a potential new James Cameron movie)…

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Hannah Berner Loves Girlhood 1:16:40

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Welcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Hannah Berner! Hannah and Caleb talk growing up in Brooklyn, past lives, the perils of getting a driver's license, a situation involving the old Pope, motherhood, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Hannah and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_m…

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Wade Eastwood On The Stunts Of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:20

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Whether it's Tom Cruise risking his neck underwater, or above ground while clinging to the wing of a biplane, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is filled with stunts that might just turn your hair white. That's if you don't lose it completely. That's just one of the side effects discussed in this Empire Podcast interview special, as the fil…

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Starting In The Middle (with guests Jesse Armstrong, Tim Key, Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) 1:53:44

3M ago1:53:44

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and Alex Godfrey — get to grips with the definition of in media res, as they discuss some of their favourite films that throw you right into the action. Elsewhere, they talk about the week's movie news, pay tribute to Empire's founding editor Barry M…

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Murad Awawdeh is Fighting for Immigrants 1:15:25

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Welcome! This week’s guest is President & CEO of The New York Immigration Coalition & NYIC ACTION, Murad Awawdeh! Murad and Caleb have an earnest discussion about the current state of immigration in the United States, and what people like him are doing to help those in need at this time. More resources and information about Murad’s organizations: h…

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How to turn client relationships into long-term revenue 5:51

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Did you know 87% of people say they’ll return to a business that gives them a personalized experience? The truth is, your services might get clients in the door, but your relationships are what keep them coming back. Join us as we dive into the power of client relationships, why they’re your biggest asset for long-term success, and how to turn ever…

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Christopher McQuarrie on The Final Reckoning, Benicio del Toro & Michael Cera on The Phoenician Scheme, Tony Gilroy on Andor s2 (spoilers), and Cannes You Dig It? 1:58:45

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson fi…

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The Shameless Plug #3: Jurassic World Rebirth And Other Animals 39:22

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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Lea DeLaria Paved The Way 56:23

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Welcome back! Our guest this week is the legendary Lea DeLaria! Lea and Caleb talk her trailblazing career as the first openly gay comedian to appear on late night television, getting arrested, a certain harrowing night with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and so much more! Check out Lea’s Jazz Brunch show! https://54below.org/artists/lea-delaria/ Join our P…