Best Matthew Lynch Podcasts (2025)

Today’s Bible Verse: “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” — Philippians 4:5 Paul’s encouragement here is wonderfully practical: let your life make gentleness visible. Not weakness, not passivity — but a steady, Christ-shaped calm that shows people what God’s nearness looks like in everyday moments. When pressures rise or frust…

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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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Jennifer Grey: Funner is Funner (Re-Release) 1:03:57

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This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with Jennifer Grey! They discuss the time Jennifer sang showtunes for Stephen Sondheim at Hal Prince's holiday party, how writing about her own experience has shaped her future, and both actors' odd experiences while shooting the 1990 film "If the Shoe Fits". This episode originally aired in July …

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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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Securely Tethered to Our All Powerful Rock (Isaiah 51:2) 8:20

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Today’s Bible Verse: "Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was only one man, and I blessed him and made him many." — Isaiah 51:2 God reminds His people to look back at Abraham and Sarah — ordinary individuals through whom He accomplished extraordinary promises. Their story is a testament to God’s abil…

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The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More. 1:21:52

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss everything coming out of election night, including how the big news stations covered it, where Steve Kornacki has gone, how conservatives are coping, and the New York Post’s Mamdani headline. Next, Bryan and Joel dive into ESPN and DraftKings’ new partnership and ESPN Bet being no more (21:47), before …

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Discussion with Travis Schwertfeger | Many Peaks Minerals (ASX:MPK) 26:24

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How to Spiritually Flourish When You Feel Stuck (Psalm 92:12) 8:06

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Today’s Bible Verse: "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon." — Psalm 92:12 This verse paints a picture of strength, endurance, and steady growth. Like palm trees that bend but do not break in the storm, the righteous remain rooted in God’s faithfulness. And like the mighty cedar — tall, resilient, and…

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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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Sebastian Maniscalco: Kids These Days 53:17

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Friend of the show Sebastian Maniscalco returns! His latest special, “Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right,” premieres on Hulu on Friday, November 21. The comedian and actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss growing up in the days before air conditioning, Sebastian wants to know what Rob uses TikTok for, Rob’s first time meeting Frank Sinatra, the state of…

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Does God Ever Get Tired of Me? (Isaiah 40:28-29) 9:36

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Today’s Bible Verse: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." — Isaiah 40:28–29 When we feel like a burden — too inconsistent, too broken, …

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Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and (Another) White House Reporter Caper 1:10:54

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and a returning David discuss Dick Cheney’s death by reviewing his relationship to the press (12:20), before diving into last-minute election stories covering the final days of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, California's Prop 50, and a fake Bill de Blasio (33:10). Next, Bryan and David talk about everything that came out o…

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The Most Important Move to Make (Numbers 9:23) 7:35

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Today’s Bible Verse: "At the Lord’s command they encamped, and at the Lord’s command they set out. They obeyed the Lord’s order, in accordance with his command through Moses." — Numbers 9:23 The Israelites’ journey through the wilderness was marked by one simple rhythm: they moved when God moved. Numbers 9:23 captures a powerful truth about trust a…

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Paul Sloan – Jesus and the Law of Moses 1:10:54

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Episode: Did Jesus offer a radical reworking of the law? Did he subvert the Jewish law of his day? Was he exposing legalism, nationalism, or ritualism in favor of compassion? Paul […] The post Paul Sloan – Jesus and the Law of Moses first appeared on OnScript.By Matthew Bates, Matthew Lynch, Erin Heim, Dru Johnson, Amy Brown Hughes, & Chris Tilling

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Do You Have An Inner Pharisee? (Luke 18:11-12) 7:18

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Today’s Bible Verse: "The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’" — Luke 18:11–12 Spiritual pride can disguise itself as devotion. The Pharisee in Luke 18 stood in the temple, listing h…

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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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Episode 100: Trick r Treat (2007) with Matt Konopka and Alex Pagliuca 1:52:51

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Matt Konopka and Alex Pagliuca to talk about quintessential Halloween movie Trick r Treat! We talk Halloween traditions, why we love Sam so much, favorite segments and favorite Halloween candies, trick or treating origins, candy tampering, and more! Enjoy our 100th episode!! We finally made it and we promise to keep i…

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The Mercy of God for Those Who Stray (Isaiah 30:18) 8:38

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Today’s Bible Verse: "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!" — Isaiah 30:18 Isaiah 30:18 reminds us that God is not only just but deeply compassionate. Even when we face delays, difficulties, or unanswered prayers, His desire is…

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CBS’s Halloween "Bloodbath" and Michael Jordan as the NBA's Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats. 1:35:32

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the layoffs at CBS News (0:51) before diving into their thoughts on Michael Jordan’s two appearances on NBC thus far (14:05), the NBA's relationship to storytelling, and what they want from these MJ appearances. Next, Bryan and Joel educate the listeners on Jennifer Welch (28:41), including where she o…

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How to Break Habits that Hold You Back (Ephesians 4:22) 7:39

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Today’s Bible Verse: "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires." — Ephesians 4:22 Ephesians 4:22 challenges believers to actively leave behind their old ways and the patterns that no longer align with God’s truth. Transformation is not passive—it requires co…

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Robin Wright: Style & Talent 38:47

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From "The Princess Bride" to "Forrest Gump" to her latest project, "The Girlfriend," Rob is thrilled to finally dig in with the legendary Robin Wright! The actress, producer, and director joins Rob Lowe to reminisce about their memories of Los Angeles in the 1980s, her breakout role as Princess Buttercup in "The Princess Bride," her early fears abo…

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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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Why God's Timing Feels So Slow (Psalm 32:8) 9:27

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Today’s Bible Verse: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." — Psalm 32:8 Psalm 32:8 offers a powerful promise of divine direction and care. God doesn’t just command us from a distance—He personally guides, teaches, and counsels us with love. When uncertainty clouds our next step, …

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ESPN’s Gamble, CBS and John Dickerson, and Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts 1:13:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by Joel out of the bullpen to dig through everything that has come out of the NBA’s gambling scandal (0:40) before they share their thoughts on how ESPN handled the coverage of that news, who at the worldwide leader should be covering these stories, which former ESPN employees would have covered this in the p…

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Discussion with Mark English | Auric Mining (ASX:AWJ) 25:24

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The Ancient Map to Modern Peace (Psalm 119:29) 6:48

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Today’s Bible Verse: "Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law." — Psalm 119:29 The psalmist’s prayer in Psalm 119:29 is a humble plea for integrity and discernment. In a world filled with half-truths and self-justification, he asks God to protect him from deceit—not just from others, but from the subtle lies within his …

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Is your Faith Small Enough? (Matthew 17:20) 6:47

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Today's Bible Verse: if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’" — Matthew 17:20 Jesus reminds His disciples that the size of their faith isn’t what limits God’s power—it’s their belief in His ability to act. Even faith as small as a m…

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Matthew McConaughey: Put Up A Pretty Light (Re-Release) 1:15:12

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Alright, alright, alright, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the great Matthew McConaughey! The two discuss Matthew’s memoir "Greenlights," making "Contact" together, auditioning for "Titanic," launchpad lines, Joel Schumacher, and we finally find out who coined the term “McConaissance." This episode originally aired in February 2021. M…

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The Gut Healing Power of Microbes and Cruciferous Vegetables 42:59

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Episode Summary Sue Ishaq, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Microbiomes at the University of Maine, discusses how gut microbes transform seemingly inert plant compounds—like glucosinolates found in broccoli—into powerful anti-inflammatory agents such as sulforaphane. Her research dives into the fascinating interplay between diet, cooking methods and t…

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Discussion with Dr. Thomas Lodi | DrLodi.com 1:31:12

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Finding Solitude and Living More Aligned with Christ (Mark 1:37) 8:34

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Today’s Bible Verse: "And when they found him, they said to him, 'Everyone is looking for you.'" — Mark 1:37 Mark 1:37 reminds us that even in the midst of busyness and demand, Jesus made space for purpose and rest. The crowd sought Him relentlessly, yet His mission wasn’t only about meeting needs—it was about being in tune with God’s timing and di…

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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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How Zohran Mamdani Won the Hearts and Minds of the Media (and New York City) 1:00:15

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Bryan and Joel are together in the studio to discuss Zohran Mamdani in the 17th edition of their 25 for 25 series (2:00). They discuss Mamdani as a political phenomenon (6:12), a media phenomenon (21:03), and someone who is signaling generation change (25:55). Later they welcome Eric Lach of The New Yorker, who profiled Mamdani for the magazine. La…

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When Your Soul is Weary, God's Word Restores (Psalm 19:7) 7:17

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Today’s Bible Verse: "The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple." — Psalm 19:7 When life leaves you drained or confused, Scripture revives what the world wears down. Psalm 19:7 reminds us that God’s Word doesn’t just instruct—it restores. His truth brings clarity, peace, an…