Best Brett and Shannon Podcasts (2025)

It's a Frankenstein special on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as first Guillermo del Toro and then composer Alexandre Desplat join us to discuss their collaboration on the Netflix reimagining. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz, Frankenstein is a beautiful interpretation of the classic tale, brought to life by Gu…

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FULLY ENERGIZED, LET’S GO!!! 28:19

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This episode focuses on Robin Sharma’s book The Energy Explosion, which teaches that your energy is the real engine of your entire life, more important than talent or intelligence. The message is that most people run half-awake and drained, but you can completely change your life by protecting your energy and building simple daily habits—morning mo…

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29: The Voice of the Canucks: John Shorthouse Talks Career, Prep & Play-by-Play Craft 48:54

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The voice of the Vancouver Canucks radio broadcast, John Shorthouse, joins John and Landon on 100% Canucks for a wide-ranging conversation about his career behind the mic. Shorthouse reflects on the influence of the legendary Jim Robson, the evolution of the “Vancouver sound” in hockey commentary, and the moments that shaped his path into play-by-p…

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Guests - Tom Rempfer, Betsy Smith, Jennifer Clark, Brett Mecum 1:28:49

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Guests - Tom Rempfer, Betsy Smith, Jennifer Clark, Brett Mecum The first guest is retired Colonel Tom "Buzz" Rempfer, who's fought for those refusing the COVID and anthrax vaccines. Betsy Brantner Smith joins to discuss Political Turbulence and Government Priorities. Jennifer Clark helps parents navigate education. Brett Mecum, Arizona Space Commis…

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

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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

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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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559: Jonny Greenwood On His Score For One Battle After Another 54:32

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Jonny emails Edith on Monday to say his available to chat about his score for One Battle After Another between Radiohead duties, and we bring it to you at the first opportunity. This is a fabulous deep dive into his process and the imagination and innovation he brings to his film work. Enjoy!By Edith Bowman

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558: Edgar Wright On The Music Of The Running Man 42:36

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Edgar makes a welcome return to Soundtracking to discuss his take on Stephen King's novel, The Running Man. Very much not a remake of the 1987 movie, it remains faithful to King's novel, and features an incredible array of needle drops to compliment Steven Price's score. This is the first of two bonus episodes with total legends in quick succession…

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28: Conor Garland Breaks Down the Canucks’ Injuries, Depth & Road Trip Mindset 42:01

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Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland hopped on the show with John and Landon to discuss the team’s recent injuries and how those absences have affected their performance. He shared insights into his own career development, reflected on reaching the 500-game milestone, and talked through how the group has handled in-game adjustments during a chal…

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Hosts - Dave and Betsy Smith, Guests - Remy The Republican Dogg 1:30:25

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Hosts - Dave and Betsy Smith, Guests - Remy The Republican Dogg Dave Smith and Betsy Smith stepped in to host Winn Tucson while Kathleen Winn attended an invitation-only aviation event in the Phoenix area with her husband, Al Winn. Al, a self-effacing engineer, served as the chief engineer behind the Apache helicopter. Joining the hosts was Remy, t…

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Guests - Ava Chen, Grant Krueger 1:29:14

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Guests - Ava Chen, Grant Krueger Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China highlighted the chaotic global landscape, noting an intensifying sense of impending major events. Domestically, the U.S. faces internal fights and differing opinions, while internationally, regional conflicts are escalating. President Trump recently brokered peace deals t…

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Jenny Beavan: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 45:41

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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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Guests - Steve Christy, Shannon Blake, Tony Cahn, Chris Salcedo, Joel Strabala 1:28:21

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Guests - Steve Christy, Shannon Blake, Tony Cahn, Chris Salcedo, Joel Strabala Pima County's recent election has sparked significant concerns, prompting the Board of Supervisors to schedule a meeting with the county recorder and elections director. Supervisor Steve Christy, representing District 4 as the sole Republican on the board, highlighted is…

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Guests - Tom Horne, Laurie Moore, Eric Weir, Jack Dona 1:26:20

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Guests - Tom Horne, Laurie Moore, Eric Weir, Jack Dona Arizona faces a persistent teacher shortage, with over a thousand educators quitting since July and 4,000 vacancies filled only temporarily. Tom Horne, the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction, emphasized the urgency during his appearance on Winn Tucson. "I've been sounding the alarm on…

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557: Lynne Ramsay & Raife Burchell On The Music Of Die My Love 51:07

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking is Lynne Ramsay and music supervisor Raife Burchell who join us to discuss their collaboration on Lynne's latest film, Die My Love. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek and Nick Nolte, it tells the story of a writer and mother who slps into psychosis following the birth of her child after she…

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

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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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Episode 36 - BORN TO BE GREAT! 29:45

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This episode of A Conversation of Hope centers on the book Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy, a performance coach and former pro baseball player. The host explains that the book teaches mastering one’s inner world—thoughts, emotions, and mindset—to achieve purpose-driven excellence. Its three pillars are purpose (knowing your “why”), process (focusing…

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27: Brett McLean Discusses the Canucks’ Coaching Dynamic & Upcoming Homestand. 37:21

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Vancouver Canucks assistant coach Brett McLean joins John and Landon on 100% Canucks to share his journey from player to coach and his experiences behind the bench this season. McLean discusses his coaching philosophy, his role within Adam Foote’s staff, and the ongoing challenge of managing player fatigue and injuries while keeping the team connec…

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Guests - Chorus Nylander, Ryan McDermott, Jack Dona 1:29:08

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Guests - Chorus Nylander, Ryan McDermott, Jack Dona Kathleen Winn welcomed Corris Nylander, the chief investigative journalist at News 4 Tucson, for a heartfelt interview as he prepares to leave KVOA after five years. Nylander, who joined the station in November 2020, is transitioning to a new role in Florida but emphasized his continued commitment…

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Episode 87 || Mortgage Update with Mike Beatty 15:51

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In this episode, we talk about what’s new in life and share some simple thoughts on mortgages, loans, and home financing. We’ll cover a few basics, give a quick update on what’s been going on, and talk about how these money topics affect everyday life. It’s a short, easy listen with a little bit of life and a little bit of finance! Office: 614-401-…

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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

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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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556: Ronan Day-Lewis On The Music Of Anemone 33:17

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Our latest in a long line of bonus guests on Soundtracking is Ronan Day Lewis, who joins Edith to discuss his directorial feature debut Anemone, which he co-wrote with his dad, Daniel Day-Lewis. Starring Daniel. Sean Bean and Samantha Morten, it tells the story of two estranged brothers who meet at a primitive cabin in northern England, where tensi…

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Guests - Eric Eggers, Bill Netherton, Abe Hamadeh 1:28:50

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Guests - Eric Eggers, Bill Netherton, Abe Hamadeh Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and author of Fraud: How the Left Plans to Steal the Next Election, joined Winn Tucson to analyze the New York City mayoral race. Eggers clarified that the election reflects demographic and ideological shifts in blue …

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The Shameless Plug #9: Stranger Things Has Happened 43:20

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Another month, another issue of Empire, another episode of The Shameless Plug. This time, Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down to talk about how Stranger Things ended up on the cover of the world's biggest movie magazine, and nearly did so upside down. And they also talk about less strange things, including the stories behind the stories of th…

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Guests - Betsy Smith, Anthony Sanborn 1:28:15

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Guests - Betsy Smith, Anthony Sanborn Kathleen Winn opened her shortened China Watch Wednesday segment with a nod to co-host Ava Chen's illness, blaming New York election fallout for the malaise. Filling the gap solo, Winn detailed outcomes from President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping—results she called "understated" amid national news overload. …

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Guests - Alex Kolodin, JL Wittenbraker, Joel Strabala 1:29:19

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Guests - Alex Kolodin, JL Wittenbraker, Joel Strabala Pima County made national headlines on November 5, 2025, not for record turnout but for barring election observers from polling sites—a move branded as "third world, banana Republic style" by state Representative Alex Kolodin. Host Kathleen Winn opened Winn Tucson with breaking news: Republicans…

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Guests - Ian Trottier, Kelly Walker, Joel Strabala 1:28:48

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Guests - Ian Trottier, Kelly Walker, Joel Strabala Ian Trottier, author of High Stakes Treason: How John Brennan Compromised American Security for a Million, returned to Winn Tucson to reveal explosive developments in his investigation into the former CIA director. The book, forwarded by Roger Stone and built on research from former FBI agent John …

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555: Clint Bentley, Bryce Dessner and Adolpho Veloso On The Music Of Train Dreams 45:21

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Something a little different for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as we approach our latest film from 3 perspectives, all of which are obviously very much focussed on the same objective. Namely, to make the best movie that they can. And boy, have our guests succeeded. Netflix's Train Dreams is co-written and directed by Clint Bentley, wh…

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Persistence, Resilience and Grit-Living Abundantly 27:31

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This episode of Conversation of Hope centers on persistence and resilience, highlighting Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics and author of Believe It. The host shares Lima’s journey from a modest upbringing and early struggles with rosacea to building a billion-dollar beauty brand that revolutionized inclusivity and authenticity. Her story emp…

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Guests - Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith 1:28:55

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Guests - Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith Traveling without delays from Washington through Dallas-Fort Worth, retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt highlights air travel vulnerabilities. Unpaid controllers and TSA agents deserve thanks for continued service amid personal financial stress. Fresh from grandson Riley's birth October 29—7 pounds, 3 ounces,…

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26: Tyson Barrie on the Canucks’ 6–6 Start, Standout Players, Team Chemistry & Strong Direction. 34:38

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Tyson Barrie returns to 100% Canucks with John and Landon to break down the team’s start to the season and their progress under new head coach Adam Foote. The group dives into standout performances — including Kiefer Sherwood’s goal-scoring burst and Evander Kane’s renewed drive — while highlighting the team’s resilience through injuries and lineup…

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Now It's Time For Halloween (ft. guests Edward Berger, Yorgos Lanthimos, Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Maika Monroe) 1:56:15

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It's Halloween, folks, so this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is extra-spooky, with Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Beth Webb get way too invested in a listener question about the horror movie death that they would want for themselves. Just keep repeating: it's only a podcast, it's only a podcast, it's only a podcast. Elsewhere, o…

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554: Edward Berger On The Music Of Ballad Of A Small Player 29:54

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The bonuses keep on coming here on Soundtracking, as Edward Berger makes a welcome return to discuss his new film, Ballad Of A Small Player, which is streaming right now on Netflix. Starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, it tells the story of a high-stakes gambler lying low(ish) in Macau, who can't quite hide from his past.…

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25: Inside the Canucks: Aatu Räty Reflects on His Time in Vancouver and Growth as a Player. 40:46

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Vancouver Canucks forward Aatu Räty joins John and Landon on 100% Canucks to talk about his continued development and growth within the organization. Räty discusses his transition to North American hockey, how his game has evolved since arriving in Vancouver, and the work he’s put in over the offseason to refine his play at center. He also shares h…

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Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster 1:29:15

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Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster Two U.S. military aircraft went down in the South China Sea this week—one fighter jet, one helicopter—both operating off the USS Nimitz during routine missions. Pilots ejected safely from the jet; the helicopter crashed but all crew survived. Everyone is recovering. The Navy says the cause is under investigation. But …

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Kenny Dalglish & Asif Kapadia on Kenny Dalglish: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 33:11

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If you can hear a high-pitched squealing noise in the background of our latest interview special, that's just Chris Hewitt vibrating with excitement. For this podcast puts him in the room with one of his all-time heroes, Liverpool FC icon Kenny Dalglish, who is the eponymous subject of Asif Kapadia's latest documentary, which is out today (October …

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Guests - Josh Jacobsen, Keith Gross 1:27:00

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Guests - Josh Jacobsen, Keith Gross Guest: Josh Jacobsen, Tucson Crime Free Coalition Tucson Crime Free, a non-partisan coalition, urges voters to back J.L. Wittenbraker and Jay Tolkoff for city council while rejecting Proposition 417. The group highlights the need for diverse voices to challenge unanimous 7-0 council votes and address rising crime…

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553: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy On The Music Of Bugonia 26:17

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Will Tracy, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Bugonia. A remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save The Green Planet, it follows the story of two men who kidnap the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth.…

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Guests - JL Wittenbraker, Dave Smith 1:27:49

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Guests - JL Wittenbraker, Dave Smith The future of Tucson hangs in the balance with just one week remaining before the city council elections. For residents concerned about rising crime rates, homelessness, and deteriorating infrastructure, this election represents a crucial opportunity to reshape local governance. If elected to the city council, J…

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A Tribute to Eartha White and What's Possible for All of Us 29:48

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The podcast begins with an uplifting message reminding listeners that they are “more than enough” and capable of greatness. It then highlights the inspiring life of Eartha M.M. White, an African American educator, philanthropist, and businesswoman from Jacksonville, Florida, who overcame immense obstacles after being born to formerly enslaved paren…

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Guests – Michael & Bonnie Quinn, Betsy Smith 1:29:00

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Guests – Michael & Bonnie Quinn, Betsy Smith Born out of both loss and gratitude, Rockin' for Heroes stands as a powerful testament to the impact first responders have on our lives. Michael and Bonnie Quinn founded this annual event after experiencing firsthand the compassion and dedication of emergency personnel during their son PJ's battle with b…

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24: Kirk McLean on His Canucks Legacy and Memories from His Time In Vancouver. 56:01

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Vancouver Canucks legend Kirk McLean joins John and Landon on 100% Canucks for a look back at his playing days and the evolution of goaltending. McLean shares his thoughts on Thatcher Demko and how today’s goalies approach the game differently from skaters — both mentally and technically. He also reflects on his career with the Canucks, offering a …

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552: Scott Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young & Jeremy Strong on the music of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere 50:03

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Boy, do we have a treat for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as four of the key players from the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere join us to discuss the film. First up is director Scott Cooper, followed by leading man Jeremy Allen White (who stars as Bruce, of course), Jeremy Strong, who plays his manager Jon Landau, and Odess…

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We've Gone And Caught A Sniffle (ft. guests Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Strong, Rebecca Ferguson & Kathryn Bigelow) 1:59:22

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt struggle with the enunciation of one word in particular (you'll have to listen to find out which). Incredibly, it's not 'Howl-o-ween', which is just one of the many things discussed by Chris and his three colleagues of such lethal cunning, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis. They get their teeth in…

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Guests - Rick Shaftan, Joel Strabala 1:28:14

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Guests - Rick Shaftan, Joel Strabala The New York City mayoral race has entered its critical final phase, with a debate last night showcasing the three main candidates. Political consultant Rick Shaftan offered his analysis on the current dynamics between Andrew Cuomo, Jumaane Williams (Mandami), and Curtis Sliwa. The conversation returned with a f…

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Guests - Ava Chen, Alex Kolodin, Dominic Escamilla 1:29:32

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Guests - Ava Chen, Alex Kolodin, Dominic Escamilla Americans are finally waking up to the reality that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is their top adversary. Despite other challenges facing the nation, there's growing recognition that confronting the CCP must begin here in the United States. The Make-A-Wish Foundation continues its vital mission…

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Guests - Betsy Smith, Kym Adair, Wayne Morrow, Dr. Mateja De Leonni 1:30:51

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Guests - Betsy Smith, Kym Adair, Wayne Morrow, Dr. Mateja De Leonni The latest controversy surrounding White House renovations has revealed a striking double standard in American politics. While Democrats express outrage over President Trump's East Wing and ballroom renovations, their indignation rings hollow when viewed against recent history. As …

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Guests - Stephen Mundt, Dr. Steve Bonta 1:30:40

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Guests - Stephen Mundt, Dr. Steve Bonta The conditions in the Middle East have completely changed. From Turkey to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, regional powers are acknowledging there's no future without peace. The expansion of the Abraham Accords represents a significant shift in regional dynamics. President Trump has taken decisive ac…

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551: Derek Cianfrance On The Music Of Roofman 38:43

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Derek Cianfrance, co-writer and director of the comedy crime thriller, Roofman, who returns to the podcast after a decade's absence. Based loosely on his life, it tells the story of spree-robber Jeffrey Manchester, who his out undetected in a Toys R Us having escaped prison.…

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