Best Craig Blanchette Podcasts (2025)

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Hello to Jason Isaacs! In The Salt Path 1:13:36

4d ago1:13:36

1:13:36

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The Legendary Dr. Sogol Homayoun | EP19 | Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, Author, Leader, Mentor 1:23:19

11d ago1:23:19

1:23:19

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sogol Homayoun opens up about her remarkable journey from Iran to the United States and how navigating two cultures shaped her sense of self, purpose, and leadership. She shares how music, dance, and a deep commitment to personal growth became guiding forces in her life—both personally and professionally. We dive into…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning with Chris McQuarrie 1:12:04

11d ago1:12:04

1:12:04

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The Last of Us with Craig Mazin 1:12:29

18d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

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The Legendary Steve & Bri | EP18 | Married Entrepreneurs, Artists, Creatives, Musicians and Mentors 1:29:05

19d ago1:29:05

1:29:05

In this heartfelt episode, Steve and Bri sit down together for the first time on a podcast and open up about their journey as a creative powerhouse couple thriving in Arizona. From their early beginnings to building a life rooted in purpose, they share how love, art, and community have shaped their path. Bri, an artist and entrepreneur, reflects on…

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Is Nic Cage still riding the comeback wave in THE SURFER? 1:12:30

25d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

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The Legendary Dr. Blair Revak | EP17 | Physician, Distinguished Toastmaster, Grief Share Leader 1:01:16

28d ago1:01:16

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In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Blair Revak opens up about her remarkable path from a curious child with a passion for science to a devoted physician serving others with empathy and strength. She shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband David, and how that loss led her to start and lead a Grief Share group—an initiative helping others …

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Another Paul Feig film? Do me a Favor 1:17:06

1M ago1:17:06

1:17:06

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David Oyelowo on Government Cheese + Mark’s verdict on The Studio 1:19:38

1M ago1:19:38

1:19:38

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The Legendary Dr. JC Doornick | EP16 | Health & Success Coach, Podcaster, Author, Public Speaker, Doctor 48:04

1M ago48:04

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In this epic episode, Dr. JC Doornick—aka The Dragon—opens up about his journey of personal growth, the tools to overcoming adversity, and the deep value of family. He shares how his early morning routine fuels his productivity and how being present with his loved ones is the legacy he's most proud of. We dive into what it really means to make an i…

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Warfare with Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza 1:13:06

2M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

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Now and Ben: Charlie Brooker & Emma Corrin on Black Mirror 16:58

2M ago16:58

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If you’ve managed to watch any of the excellent seventh series of Black Mirror yet, you might have spotted our super sub Ben Bailey Smith popping up there... and just for you he’s collared his fellow dystopians Charlie Brooker and Emma Corrin for a chat about the mind-bending anthology’s latest iteration. Brooker is the writer and creator of the sh…

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Laurence Fishburne & James Hawes on The Amateur 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

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Death of a Unicorn + Toby Jones 1:23:02

2M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

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The Legendary Brian Sweeney | EP15 | Acting Coach, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Amputee 2:04:38

2M ago2:04:38

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In this powerful two‐hour episode of Legends of Zegen, I have the privilege of sharing the extraordinary journey of Brian Sweeney. A devoted Christian who has overcome severe health challenges, Brian now faces a new battle—he is on kidney dialysis twice a week while patiently waiting for a kidney transplant. Despite the daily frustrations and the e…

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Gorgeous George MacKay + Mark vs. The Stath 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

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Snow White: Mark’s Verdict 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

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Ashley Walters & Erin Doherty on Adolescence 1:18:59

3M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

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Now and Ben: Bong Joon Ho on Mickey 17, British winters & his iPad obsession 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

It’s ‘Mickey 17’ release day, and Ben is chatting to Director Bong Joon Ho in today’s episode to celebrate. Starring Robert Pattinson as an expendable worker on a colonized ice planet, the new film from Korean cinema’s modern master sees protagonist Mickey ‘re-printed’ over and over again. Frequently killed in his dangerous daily tasks, ‘human prin…

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Daisy Ridley’s surprise BAFTA + Mark on Mickey 17 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

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Best birdsong ever from Robert Carlyle 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Begbie himself, and surely a frontrunner for British cinema’s scariest man (on screen only, we might add), is our guest this week—it’s Robert Carlyle. This time he’s playing staunchly moral councilor Sam Hagen in new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’. Penned by Jack Thorne (of course), and with a cracking cast of Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinn…

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Legends of Zegen Trailer 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Legends of Zegen is a podcast hosted by Dave Zegen that highlights everyday heroes with extraordinary stories. The show focuses on individuals who have made significant impacts in their communities, careers, or personal lives—whether through resilience, service, or unique life experiences. Dave has interviewed a range of guests, including a morning…

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Now and Ben: Angela Bassett on Zero Day, Strange Days and The Simpsons 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

We’ve got a bona fide icon for you in today’s Now & Ben—a movie star of four decades known for tackling tough female characters in films like ‘Boyz n the Hood’, ‘Malcolm X’, ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’ and ‘Black Panther’. She is the one and only Angela Bassett. This time, she plays US president Evelyn Mitchell in ‘Zero Day’, the new Netflix t…

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A film of the year already – is it The Monkey? 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Welcome to another show jam-packed with top takes from Simon & Mark—which are still eliciting your ‘quiet affirmative noises’... Reviews this week of The Monkey—a splattery and slanted dark comedy horror about a murderous wind-up toy from Longlegs director Osgood Perkins, and I’m Still Here—the Brazilian drama about ‘the disappeared’ under the mili…

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Did Bridget Jones make Mark cry? + Stephen Graham & Malachi Kirby 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

We hope this week’s podcast will earn your ‘quiet affirmative noises’--whatever they might sound like...??? Listeners to last week’s show may remember one correspondent’s story of a film eliciting this mysterious and elusive sound—and you’ve kindly sent in some examples to clear up this crucial matter for us. Mmhmm. Grown-up Aussie animation ‘Memoi…

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Awards Schmawards 1:21:07

4M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Awards season spinning your head? The Good Doctors have got you covered... Welcome to our awards special, where we’ll be giving you the lowdown on all the big players in this years awards nominations, all in one super-Take from Simon & Mark. We’ve brought together reviews of the titles everyone’s talking about—like Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Nosf…

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We made Mark watch Dog Man – will it be film of the week? 1:11:00

4M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Dogman heads up Mark’s review slate this week--an anarchic animation based on Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey’s graphic novel series, where a lifesaving operation sees a police dog and his cop handler become one crime-busting half-canine hero. Plus, The Seed of the Sacred Fig—a courageous political drama about Iran’s authoritarian government …

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Now and Ben: Chris Sanders on The Wild Robot, hand drawn animation vs. CG, and Lilo & Stitch 20:40

4M ago20:40

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In today’s Now & Ben drop, Ben sits down with Chris Sanders—director of the Oscar-nominated animation ‘The Wild Robot’. With a stellar career behind the drawing board that’s taken him from Disney to DreamWorks, he’s the man behind ‘How To Train Your Dragon’, ‘The Croods’ and ‘Lilo and Stich’—so Ben had plenty to quiz him on. ‘The Wild Robot’ takes …

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Brady Corbet on The Brutalist, Oscars & AI 1:08:40

4M ago1:08:40

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Brady Corbet, the now-Oscar-nominated director of ‘The Brutalist’, sits down with Simon for an interview this week. His much lauded and lengthy fictional biopic follows the life of László Tóth, a Hungarian architect who arrives in late-1940s America having survived the Holocaust, and finds his life changed once again when he picks up a commission f…

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The Legendary Eric Yves Garcia | EP14 | Pianist, Baritone, Writer, Voice Actor 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Eric Yves Garcia, an award-winning singer, pianist, actor, narrator, and author from New York City. We dive into his incredible journey—how he discovered his passion for music, the experiences that shaped his career, and the many artistic avenues he explores.Beyond his achievements as a performer, Eric…

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Flight Risk embargo special - they tried to stop us... 15:46

4M ago15:46

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Coming hot off the podcast press, we’ve got Mark’s review of ‘Flight Risk’ - under embargo until now. The Mel Gibson directed thriller sees a US Marshal escort a government witness via plane across the Alaskan wilderness to testify against a mob boss in Manhattan. Mark Wahlberg’s pilot is in charge of their safe passage, but things get turbulent wh…

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The Brutalist + Mike Leigh & Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Hard Truths 1:11:43

4M ago1:11:43

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‘The Brutalist’ is the epic structure on the horizon of this week’s movie releases; Mark reviews this fictional biopic of Hungarian architect László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a Holocaust survivor who arrives in America as an immigrant in 1947. Bauhaus trained and revered in his home country, László finds himself anonymous in a sometimes hostile USA—but …

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A Complete Unknown divides Simon and Mark – with director James Mangold 1:11:44

5M ago1:11:44

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The big movie release this week is ‘A Complete Unknown’, but our guest is actually pretty famous... James Mangold, director of the much-anticipated Bob Dylan biopic and Hollywood hits from ‘Walk The Line’ to ‘Le Mans 66’, joins Simon for a chat. They talk about putting Dylan’s iconic and mysterious life onscreen, Timothée Chalamet’s awards-tipped p…

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Now and Ben: Steven Knight on ‘Maria’, his screenwriting secrets, the Peaky Blinders movie & more 40:25

5M ago40:25

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In this latest bonus nugget of ‘Now and Ben’ goodness, our sometime super sub Ben Bailey Smith chats to legendary film & TV writer Stephen Knight. He’s penned some of the most exciting scripts to hit our screens over the last three decades, from ‘Dirty Pretty Things’ and ‘Locke’ to ‘SAS Rogue Heroes’ and, of course, ‘Peaky Blinders’. Most recently …

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Jesse Eisenberg & Kieran Culkin on ‘A Real Pain’ 1:09:37

5M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Our guests this week were ‘A Real Pain’...just joking, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin were actually really nice... They sit down with Simon to discuss the comedy-drama, directed, written, produced by and starring Eisenberg alongside Culkin. They play two mismatched cousins David and Benji on a tour of Poland, the ancestral home of their late-gra…

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Nosferatu (or Yesferatu?) with Robert Eggers 1:14:00

5M ago1:14:00

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Happy New Year from Mark, Simon, The Redactor and the rest of us on the Take Team! We’re kicking off 2025 with a top-drawer guest—’Nosferatu’ director Robert Eggers. He tells Simon about his new remake of the1922 silent classic, originally by German expressionist director F.W. Murnau, in which Bill Skarsgård’s vampire nobleman terrorises a town in …

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The Legendary Rico Lavender | Part Two | EP13 | Entrepreneur, Designer, Creative & World Traveler 1:10:53

5M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In this part two episode of our conversation with Rico Lavender—an entrepreneur, designer, traveler, and music enthusiast—we delve into his incredible story of resilience and growth.Rico opens up about his healing journey after divorce and how travel became his sanctuary, helping him find peace and perspective. From navigating the pandemic as a glo…

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The Legendary Rico Lavender | Part One | EP13 | Entrepreneur, Designer, Creative & World Traveler 1:03:57

5M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Rico Lavender is an entrepreneur, designer, traveler, and music enthusiast. He has an incredible origin story and is a true legendary human. In Part One of our conversation with Rico, we dive into his journey as a young entrepreneur with a passion for business that started in his childhood. From mowing lawns in his neighborhood to building multiple…

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Best and Worst Films of the Year & More 1:04:46

5M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

It’s Boxing Day, but we’ve got more than just leftovers in today’s show—we're just as stuffed full of gourmet goodies as we hope you are right now... A fresh new guest interview this week with RaMell Ross, director of the awards-tipped ‘Nickel Boys’. Based on the Pulitzer prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, it follows the growing friendship be…

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Barry Jenkins on Mufasa 1:10:42

5M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Wassail Wassail Wassail! Christmas is almost upon us, and we’ve got a gift of a guest for you this week: Barry Jenkins, AKA Mr. Moonlight. He chats to Simon about ‘Mufasa’, the origin story for Simba’s father and the long-awaited prequel to 2016’s live action animation Lion King. When a flood washes the cub-Mufasa away from his homeland and parents…

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NOW AND BEN 21:15

6M ago21:15

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Presenting a new feature on the Take Channel. ANORA has been one of the most talked-about films of 2024 so we sent supersub BEN BAILEY SMITH to speak to director Sean Baker. In this interview you can hear Ben talk to Sean about how he judges his own work, his love of Chihuahuas, that home invasion scene, little Orphan Annie, and of course Ben asked…

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Live Christmas Spectacular with Wallce & Gromit, Nick Park, and Merlin Crossingham 1:19:52

6M ago1:19:52

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Our Christmas Spectacular, recorded live at London’s Prince Edward Theatre is now available in your ears! On our festive guestlist this week we have Wallce & Gromit creator Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, who co-direct the famous plasticine pair’s latest adventure Vengeance Most Fowl. They talk us through what happened when Aardman went noir for …

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Cate Blanchett & Guy Maddin on RUMOURS, bog monsters & a giant brain 1:10:38

6M ago1:10:38

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The ‘Rumours’ are true... screen superstar Cate Blanchett and director Guy Maddin are joining Simon this week to give us the gossip on their surreal new satire—once they’ve finished fangirling over the music of Sparks, that is. Following decades of avant garde work that’s made him one of Canada’s most celebrated filmmakers, ‘Rumours’ is the biggest…

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The Legendary Craig Blanchette | EP12 | Motivational Speaker, Olympic Medalist, Coach and DJ 1:27:51

6M ago1:27:51

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In Episode 12 of Legends of Zegen, I have the honor of speaking with the extraordinary Craig Blanchette. Craig is an Olympian and Paralympian bronze medalist who competed for Team USA in the 1980s and '90s. Born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD), Craig's story is one of incredible courage, perseverance, and triumph over adversity.Craig'…

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Does Conclave get Mark’s blessing? With Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci 1:06:50

6M ago1:06:50

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Two divine guests this week as Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci join Simon to discuss ‘Conclave’, the papal political thriller from ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ director Edward Berger. Set in the Vatican’s pontific conclave, where cardinals are sequestered during the selection of the new Pope, the film follows the taut power struggle as these me…

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The Legendary Kathleen Johns | EP11 | Psychic Medium & Author 46:30

6M ago46:30

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In this captivating episode, we travel to the stunning landscapes of Montana to meet the legendary Kathleen Johns, a psychic medium with over 35 years of experience. Kathleen shares her remarkable journey and sheds light on the modern-day life of a psychic. From answering intriguing questions about what psychics do to revealing the secrets behind h…

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The Legendary James Christensen | EP10 | Not Your Typical Banker 51:15

6M ago51:15

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In Episode 10 of the Legends of Zegen podcast, I’m joined by James Christensen, president of Gateway Bank—the only community bank in Mesa, Arizona. Named Mesa Citizen of the Year in 2022, James is a true legend, known for his selfless leadership and dedication to serving others. In this episode, we discuss his battle with a mental health crisis, th…

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Is Wicked Pop-u-lar with Mark? 1:11:09

6M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Thomasin McKenzie is this week’s guest—star of Edgar Wright’s ‘Last Night in Soho’, Mark’s film of the year 2018 ‘Leave No Trace’—and now ‘Joy’, a new Netflix drama about the development of IVF treatment at Oldham hospital in the 1970s. Written by Jack Thorne, the film’s medical miracle story is focalised through McKenzie’s character Jean Purdy—a t…

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Sir Ridley Scott on Gladiator II 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

‘Gladiator II’ director and legendary one-man blockbuster factory Ridley Scott is our guest this week. He joins Simon to discuss the long-awaited sequel to 2000’s modern classic, in which this time Paul Mescal plays Lucius, the long-exiled son of Russell Crowe’s Maximus. He finds himself back in Rome as a prisoner from his now-conquered adopted hom…

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Red One makes Mark explode in birdsong 1:09:37

7M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Simon goes on a leafy adventure with Hugh Bonneville to talk ‘Paddington In Peru’, the latest addition to the most kind and polite of all cinematic universes—and for those of us who need cheering up this week, their conversation is just the tonic. The film sees Britain’s favourite bear journey back to his native land with the Brown family on a ques…

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