Best Brian Chu Podcasts (2025)

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

1d ago1:44:41

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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

3d ago58:00

58:00

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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Queer Joy as Resistance: Kyle Casey Chu (aka Panda Dulce) on Drag, Books, and Building a Better World 41:21

1d ago41:21

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Kyle Casey Chu (@pandadulce) is a drag performer, author, filmmaker, and one of the founding queens of Drag Story Hour—and in this powerful Pride Extravaganza episode, Kyle joins host Jaimie Kelton to talk about the art and activism that’s helping queer youth thrive. Kyle opens up about growing up in San Francisco with his autistic twin brother, co…

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PSYCHO II (1983) // Perkins Pride 1:31:35

3d ago1:31:35

1:31:35

The people never thought they'd go back to Bates Motel after 23 years, yet here we are! The boys continue their celebration of Anthony Perkins talking Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin. We're talking maintaining the original feel with new sub-genres, the evolution of Norman Bates as a character, and this film as the original legacy sequel. Com…

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Fit for the Kingdom 4:45

4d ago4:45

4:45

He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Luke 10:2By Brian Chu

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Queer Dads, an Adoption Journey, and the Movie It Inspired: I Don’t Understand You 58:28

4d ago58:28

58:28

Brian Crano and David Joseph Craig are husbands, dads, filmmakers—and now the creators of a new dark comedy based on their real journey to queer parenthood. In this powerful and delightfully funny Pride Extravaganza episode, they sit down with host Jaimie Kelton to share how their long, complicated path to adoption—complete with a scam, soul-search…

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Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Tony Gonzales, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett 54:43

6d ago54:43

54:43

This week on Face the Nation, immigration protests in Southern California turn violent as federal authorities ramp up their nationwide effort to round up those who could be in the country illegally. President Trump's mandate to escalate detentions and potentially deportations set the scene for violent protests in Los Angeles this weekend, and he no…

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

8d ago1:57:01

1:57:01

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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Intentional Parenting: Lessons from Single Gay Dad Darren Graham 55:41

8d ago55:41

55:41

Darren Graham (@therealdarrengraham), a single gay dad by choice and content creator, shares his beautiful and powerful journey to fatherhood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren opens up to host Jaimie Kelton about his path through trauma, coming into his queerness, and eventually adopting his son as a solo parent. He also shares how parenting has…

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PSYCHO (1960) // Perkins Pride 2:10:42

10d ago2:10:42

2:10:42

It's time for annual Pride Month celebration and this year, we're covering an unlikely franchise. The boys are talking the 4, yes four, Psycho movies starring the late, great, queer actor Anthony Perkins. Kicking things off is the Hitchcock classic, in which we discuss various topics such as its horror legacy, the queer subtext, the dated gender di…

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The Cost of Discipleship 5:03

12d ago5:03

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“Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.”” Luke 9:57 NKJVBy Brian Chu

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

13d ago41:20

41:20

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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Gays With Kids Founder Brian Rosenberg: From HIV Diagnosis to Proud Dad of 3 59:19

11d ago59:19

59:19

It’s Pride Extravaganza, y’all! 🌈 To kick off this month-long celebration of queer family goodness, Jaimie sits down with Brian Rosenberg, longtime advocate, dad of three, and founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy. From navigating HIV and homophobia in the '80s to building a beautiful family through adoption and surrogacy, Brian shares his powe…

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Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary 54:49

13d ago54:49

54:49

This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions rema…

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Extended Interview: Jack McCain 17:28

14d ago17:28

17:28

CBS News has learned the State Department intends to shut down the office tasked with helping to resettle the Afghans who fought alongside U.S. servicemembers against the Taliban. Thousands of our Afghan partners are still waiting for their visas, some of whom are in hiding for fear of retribution at the hands of the Taliban. Ahead of that change, …

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

16d ago1:53:44

1:53:44

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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Extended Interview: Cindy McCain 16:10

15d ago16:10

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Humanitarian aid trucks are entering Gaza after an 11-week blockade, but the U.N. says it's not enough to meet the need. World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joined Face the Nation on Sunday, May 25 to discuss conditions on the ground. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

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SINISTER (2012) // Creepy Compositions 1:30:13

17d ago1:30:13

1:30:13

Wrapping up another series, the boys celebrate DeVaughn's birthday by watching the snuff films within Sinister. We get into all sorts of topics including the incredible sound design, jump scares, and one of the worst bad dads in horror. Wash that cardigan! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you'r…

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The Key To Loving Others 4:41

19d ago4:41

4:41

Key Scripture: Proverbs 19:8 (NLT)"To acquire wisdom is to love yourself."By Brian Chu

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Bonus Replay | Out And Proud With The Mazelins 56:07

18d ago56:07

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This joyful, visibility-filled throwback deserves another listen. Originally aired during our 2023 Pride Extravaganza, this episode features Brian and Alec Mazelin, a gay couple raising their daughter and showing up online as their fabulous, authentic selves. Their story of love, intentional family building, and unapologetic visibility is exactly w…

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Jim Himes, Cindy McCain 54:03

19d ago54:03

54:03

This week on Face the Nation, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, we kick it off with a hat tip to the nation's military as President Trump gives this year’s commencement speech at West Point. But as these new members of the world's most powerful military go forward, are we doing enough to support them? We talked with some veterans s…

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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

23d ago1:58:45

1:58:45

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

22d ago39:22

39:22

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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THE CHANGELING (1980) ft. Brian Keiper // Creepy Compositions 1:28:40

24d ago1:28:40

1:28:40

The boys settle in for a cozy ghost story as we discuss The Changeling directed by Peter Medak. Brian Keiper (Bloody Disgusting) joins into discuss grief, heartbreak, and music as a means of communication and legacy. Let Lil Joseph hop on the track, Paul! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're…

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The Royal Law 4:11

26d ago4:11

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Key Scripture: James 2:8 (NLT)"It is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"By Brian Chu

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Bonus Replay | Celebrating What DeSantis Fears (w/ Peggy Gillespie) 43:49

25d ago43:49

43:49

This Pride Month warm-up replay is a must-listen. Peggy Gillespie—author, queer parent, and co-director of Family Diversity Projects—has been celebrating LGBTQIA+ families and underrepresented voices for decades. In this episode (originally part of our Pride Extravaganza), she shares how her work has helped shift hearts and minds across the country…

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Extended Interview: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 51:13

25d ago51:13

51:13

Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan went to Williamsburg, Virginia to interview former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on how today's threats compare with those of the past. Before retiring from public service, Gates served under eight different presidents from both political parties. He's now the chancellor of William & Mary. The former s…

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Secretary Marco Rubio, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 54:25

27d ago54:25

54:25

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund the president’s agenda. While the president's whirlwind deal-seeking trip to some of the monied parts of the region may be over, his efforts pushing for cease-fire dea…

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The Extraordinary Miss Flower: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 30:31

27d ago30:31

30:31

Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard's The Extraordinary Miss Flower is part-concert film, part-performance art piece inspired by the life of its subject, a woman called Geraldine Flower. When she passed away a few years ago, her daughter Zoe discovered a number of letters, written over the years by suitors of Geraldine's, which painted a picture of a wil…

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Rosamund Pike & Matthew Rhys, Final Destination Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Superman and Spelling Bees 1:38:49

30d ago1:38:49

1:38:49

This week's episode of the BSME Awards-nominated Empire Podcast had better not be the episode that the BSME Awards judging panel listens to ahead of voting, or our nomination might be rescinded. Which is to say, chaos reigns as Chris Hewitt returns — eventually, after being waylaid by a McQ&A — to the hosting chair, and is joined by Helen O'Hara, J…

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THE DEVIL'S CANDY (2017) ft. Mae Shults // Creepy Compositions 1:30:51

1M ago1:30:51

1:30:51

We have sold our souls for rock & roll! The boys are once again joined by musician/podcaster Mae Shults to discuss The Devil's Candy directed by Sean Byrne. We discuss the metal aesthetic influences, Ethan Embry's hot bod, and the rare possession movie without an exorcism. If you play the pod loud enough, you can't hear him! New episodes drop every…

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Bonus POD: Cardinal Blase Cupich 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the world’s Catholic faithful. This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with U.S. Cardinal Blase Cupich on the future of the Catholic Church, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Love God First 4:03

1M ago4:03

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Key Scripture: Mark 12:30 (NLT)"And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength."By Brian Chu

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Revolutionizing baseball training feat. Joshua Pope (BASc ’19) and Rowan Ferrabee (BASc ’19) 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

Joshua Pope (BASc ’19) came to Waterloo with a big idea to change how people play and train for sports. With the right support at Waterloo, the right partner — Rowan Ferrabee (BASc ’19) — and plenty of grit and perseverance, that dream is now a reality. The Trajeckt Arc is a pitching robot that replicates pro players and is being used by dozens of …

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Bonus POD: Scott Kirby, United CEO 23:18

1M ago23:18

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After another air traffic control blackout at Newark airport, are our skies safe? This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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United CEO Scott Kirby, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Mike McCaul 54:21

1M ago54:21

54:21

This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe? Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer? We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on th…

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Lily Gladstone & Kelly Marie Tran, Great Actor/Director Pairings, Tariffs and Teen Movies 1:39:12

1M ago1:39:12

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It's another cracking episode of the (freshly award-nominated) Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Helen O'Hara slips into the hosting chair and tries to wrestle James Dyer and Alex Godfrey into shape as they talk about changeable movie titles, great actor/director pairings, Alex's favourite teen movies, the week's movie news including Donald Trump…

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Engineering in the fast lane feat. Christina Sullivan (BASc ’23) 23:32

1M ago23:32

23:32

Christina Sullivan (BASc ’23) never planned to work in Formula One racing. But when her sister convinced her to binge-watch Netflix's Drive to Survive during the pandemic, everything changed. From studying mechatronics engineering at Waterloo to securing a placement that turned into a full-time position at Williams Racing — Christina is still early…

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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974) // Creepy Compositions 1:27:00

1M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

We sold our souls to rock & roll! The boys are discussing another from podcast favorite Brian De Palma, Phantom of the Paradise. We're talking Faustian deals, the variety of music stylings, and how far an artist is willing to go for their legacy. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! N…

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Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Ambassador Oksana Markarova 54:25

1M ago54:25

54:25

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump begins the next phase of his agenda with a key staff shakeup. Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser, and Secretary Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities. With Trump's push for a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, we'll ask Repub…

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Wyatt Russell, David Harbour & Hannah John-Kamen, Paul Feig, Ryan Coogler, And It’s Episode 666 1:57:55

1M ago1:57:55

1:57:55

It had to happen: the Empire podcast has finally gone to hell — quite literally in this case, as this particular show is episode 666. Perhaps appropriately, James is in the driving seat for this one, embracing this demonically anointed episode to bring you such thematically-relevant discussions as a Mount Rushmore of movie Satans and an off-topic d…

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THE EMPTY MAN (2020) ft. Mikey Chu // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Time to discuss the film that inspired this month's theme, Mikey Chu returns to unravel the secrets of The Empty Man directed by David Prior. The boys discuss how this film evolves from an urban legend to pure cosmic horror, as well as theorize on what actually happened. Thought + concentration + time = podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday, sub…

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Uncharted: Reshaping travel to Africa feat. Eyitemi Popo (MDEI ’16) 19:16

2M ago19:16

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Eyitemi Popo (MDEI ’16) is changing the way we explore Africa through Girls Trip Tours, a luxury travel company connecting women travelers with authentic African experiences while empowering local women and girls. Read more about Eyitemi in Waterloo Magazine.By UWaterloo Alumni

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Nonbinary Pregnancy, Known Donor Family Building, and Fighting Cancer Together | Casey & Sarah 1:04:01

2M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Casey and Sarah share their beautiful, uniquely queer family-building journey—featuring a known donor (Sarah’s brother!), a nonbinary pregnancy, chestfeeding after top surgery, and building a milk-sharing network. Plus, we dive into Sarah’s breast cancer diagnosis and how their love and resilience are carrying them through. Full of heart, humor, an…

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BONUS POD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

President Trump said last week that the Kremlin occupation of Crimea is not being discussed right now, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly took the territory…

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Gary Cohn, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen 54:50

2M ago54:50

54:50

This week on Face the Nation, as Trump 2.0 nears the 100 day mark, what do Americans think of the job he's doing? As the impact of those changes are now being felt from coast to coast, what kind of progress report is America giving President Trump on the issues that got him elected, like the economy and border security? We'll check in with the firs…

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

2M ago1:55:20

1:55:20

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

2M ago31:57

31:57

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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SINNERS (2025) // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:45:46

2M ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Sometimes when you podcast with the devil, it follows you home... We're discussing Ryan Coogler's southern gothic sensation Sinners, which happen to fall perfeclty into our theme this month. The boys discuss racial assimilation, black joy, Coogler's remix of vampire lore, and the power of music. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please do you…

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The Donor Mix-Up That Made A Family 53:50

2M ago53:50

53:50

Kim and Katie walk us through their ultra-intentional path to queer family building: from meeting online and moving in together lesbian-fast, to getting certified as foster parents just in case, to navigating a heartbreaking late miscarriage after IUI in a clinic, to finding success through home insemination—and thawing donor sperm under a boob. As…

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