Best Michael Mulligan Podcasts (2025)

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How A Judge’s Questions Crossed The Line And Triggered A New Trial 21:10

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Ever wondered when a judge’s questions stop clarifying and start tilting the scales? We dive into a BC sexual assault case where the trial judge’s heavy-handed interventions—pages of pointed questioning, steering how evidence was led, and relying on answers personally elicited—pushed the process past what a reasonable observer would call fair. The …

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Bailey Thompson Gets Real About Pride, Grace, and Creating Honest Christian Pop 29:43

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Discover the meaning, message, and testimony behind Bailey Thompson’s single “Humble Pie” as she joins Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder. Be sure to subscribe and share this conversation with a friend. Connect With Bailey Thompson Website: https://baileythompsonmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baileythompsonmusic13 Instagram: https://www.…

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Season 5, Ep 80 - Pandenomicon Now (w/ Charlie McCrackin) 48:54

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Usidore finds the Pandenomicon, the magical talking book written by Spintax the Green. Can the book be used to discover Spintax's evil plans? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Pandenomicon: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Hav…

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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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Tyler Cauble - Rebuilding After a Million-Dollar Loss 46:41

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Tyler Cauble is the Founder of The Cauble Group, a commercial real estate firm that helps entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners buy, lease, develop, and manage properties. Through The Cauble Group, he has established a reputation for transforming underperforming properties into thriving, income-producing assets, guiding clients through purc…

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How Sarah’s Oil Inspires Faith, Hope, and the Power to Dream Again 11:06

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Discover the incredible true story behind Sarah’s Oil with producer John Shepard. Join Jay Heilman on Kingdom Builder and don’t miss this powerful faith-filled conversation—subscribe now. Connect With Sarah's Oil & Kingdom Story Company Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcEOKJm_aLY Website: https://sarahsoilfilminspires.com/ Faceboo…

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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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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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Season 5, Ep 79 - Still Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth (w/ Megan O’Neill live in Charlotte, NC) 57:09

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The mostly evil Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth returns looking for someone’s life force to suck out. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth: Megan O’Neill Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Productio…

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When Your Outfit Is “Red To Hide Blood,” You’ve Made Bad Choices 21:48

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A 20-year online feud that began on a community website ended with a meticulously planned attack inside a BC courtroom—red clothes to hide blood, a packed suitcase, a knife and a hammer, and alcohol for courage. We walk through how the trial judge weighed mental health evidence against extensive planning, why the NCRMD standard remains a high bar, …

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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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Michael Burcham - The Leadership Lessons That Turn Good Entrepreneurs Into Great Ones 43:34

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Michael Burcham is the Chief of Strategy and Talent Development at Shore Capital Partners, a micro-cap investment firm that builds and scales platform companies across healthcare and business services. As an entrepreneur, executive coach, investor, and strategist, he has over 30 years of experience leading investor-backed, high-growth organizations…

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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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Inside Nuremberg: Michael Shannon & James Vanderbilt on Justice and Truth 4:05

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Go behind the making of “Nuremberg” as Michael Shannon and director James Vanderbilt join host Jay Heilman on Kingdom Builder to discuss truth, justice, and history. Watch the full interview now. Read Our Review: https://todayschristianent.com/film-review-nuremberg/ More About Nuremberg IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29567915/ Instagram: https:…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 – Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield & Jon Bregel 1:05:01

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In this episode, cinematographer Peter Hadfield sits down with Jon Bregel for an honest conversation about what it means to build a sustainable creative life in film. It’s less about the gear and more about the human behind the lens: the habits, boundaries, and self-awareness required to last in an industry that rarely slows down. Enjoy! Life Off S…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 – Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield & Jon Bregel

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In this episode, cinematographer Peter Hadfield sits down with Jon Bregel for an honest conversation about what it means to build a sustainable creative life in film. It’s less about the gear and more about the human behind the lens: the habits, boundaries, and self-awareness required to last in an industry that rarely slows down. Enjoy! Life Off S…

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Journey of Legacy, Family, and Unforgettable Shows 9:40

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What makes Trans-Siberian Orchestra unlike any other rock show? Al Pitrelli and Kayla Reeves join Jay Heilman on Kingdom Builder to share their story. Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews. Connect Trans-Siberian Orchestra Website: https://www.trans-siberian.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSO/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

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Season 5, Ep 78 - Lady Dowager (w/ Pratima Mani) 51:47

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Lady Dowager is a four time winner of Foon's Most Eligible Widow and she's angling for a fifth win. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Lady Dowager: Pratima Mani Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Sc…

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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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We Are Messengers’ Darren Mulligan Talks Purpose, Faith, and “Losing You” 22:57

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Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers joins Kelly Meade on Kingdom Builder to discuss faith, purpose, and the story behind “Losing You.” Watch more inspiring artist interviews on Kingdom Builder. Connect We Are Messengers Website: https://wearemessengersmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemessengersmusic Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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Bail Myths, Real Fixes 21:59

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Think “bail reform” will clean up street disorder? We take a hard look at what Bill C‑14 really changes and why it targets the wrong problem. From the presumption of innocence to the right to remain silent, we trace how symbolic tweaks and reverse onus proposals collide with Charter protections while doing little to speed justice or improve safety.…

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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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Mary-Clair: When Music Becomes a Testimony of God’s Faithfulness 28:54

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Discover the heart behind Mary-Clair's ‘Enough’ and her journey of faith through music. Join Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder—subscribe today and don’t miss future artist conversations. Connect Mary-Clair Website: https://www.maryclairmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076403854951&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.i…

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Season 5, Ep 77 - Chunt for Blue October (w/ John Patrick Coan) 53:10

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A man with a ghoul for a hand crashes Chunt for Red October, the yearly blood drive for vampires. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Ghoul Hand Luke: John Patrick Coan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garr…

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Justin Lin on ‘Last Days,’ John Chau and the Heart Behind the Story 14:50

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Justin Lin discusses ‘Last Days’, the true story of missionary John Chau, in a compelling interview with host Jay Heilman on Kingdom Builder. Watch and subscribe for more faith and film conversations. Read Our Review On 'Last Days:' https://todayschristianent.com/film-review-last-days/ Connect With Justin Lin & 'Last Days' Facebook: https://www.fac…

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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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Scarlett Mulligan - Entrepreneurship as a Path To Healing 40:06

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Scarlett Mulligan, PA-C, is the Founder of Novus Behavioral Health, a psychiatry practice offering advanced treatments for mental health conditions. Before founding Novus, she served in the US Air Force as an EMT and worked in various clinical settings, including primary and urgent care, orthopedics, nursing homes, and emergency medicine. Scarlett …

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The Senior: Inside Mike Flynt’s Emotional Return to Football at 59 28:46

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Mike Flynt shares his incredible comeback at 59 and the story behind ‘The Senior’ with host Jay on Kingdom Builder. Watch now to be inspired by faith, forgiveness, and football. Connect With Mike Flynt & The Senior Website: https://www.mikeflynt.com / https://www.angel.com/movies/senior Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeFlynt8 Instagram: https…

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When Indigenous Identity Emerges After Sentencing 21:55

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A guilty plea, a forgotten past, and a courtroom test of how identity meets justice. We open with a 2011 assault case resolved by a joint submission: an 18‑month conditional sentence after the accused conceded his force exceeded self‑defence. Years later, he discovered his father was Indigenous and obtained status, then sought an out‑of‑time appeal…

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Inside Influence Music: Anjin Teal on Worship, Calling, and Hope 26:22

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Influence Music’s Anjin Teal joins host Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder to share her journey of worship, healing, and the story behind ‘One True God.’ Subscribe for more Kingdom Builder faith conversations. Connect With Anjin Teal & Influence Music Website: https://www.influencemusicworship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/influencemusicoffic…

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Season 5, Ep 76 - Night Ticklers (w/ Ross Bryant and Joey Bland) 57:53

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The acting troupe the Cockticklers are back but tough times in Foon have reduced them to doing... sponsored content! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Winky Silks: Joey Bland Michael Gunch: Ross Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann…

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Diane, Drew And The Greatest Poster Ever (ft. guests Rebecca Miller, Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst, Mason Thames & Madeleine McGraw) 1:59:53

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara and James Dyer pay tribute to two cinematic greats who left us this week: the legendary Oscar-winning actress, Diane Keaton, and Drew Struzan, the artist who defined posters, and people's walls, for decades. Struzan's work inspires this week's question, which asks our trio to identify the g…

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Josh Pittman - The Decisions That Define Entrepreneurs 45:24

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Josh Pittman is the Founder and CEO of Pip, which simplifies diabetes care through safe, painless, and easy-to-use lancets. Under his leadership, the company has grown its reach across the US and expanded distribution into DTC and retail channels. In this episode… Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path. It's a journey defined by risks, resilien…

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From Idol to Christian Music: Michael Sarver’s Journey of Faith 17:02

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From American Idol to Christian music, Michael Sarver joins Kelly Meade on Kingdom Builder to share his journey, influences, and upcoming projects. Watch and subscribe for more exclusive interviews. Connect With Michael Sarver Website: https://www.michaelsarvermusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelsarvermusic Instagram: https://www.i…

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Season 5, Ep 75 - Planning Meeting 53:51

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Arnie, Chunt and Usidore catch up on the progress of all their schemes. Arnie has a big plan that could maybe change everything. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett …

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Wish You Well (ft. guests Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith; Robert Aramayo; Gillian Anderson) 1:45:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Alex Godfrey display his versatility as an interviewer, going from utter chaos with Tron Ares stars Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith [22:46 - 34:31 approx] and Gillian Anderson [1:33:01 - 1:43:53 approx] to a heartfelt and passionate chat with Robert Aramayo, star of this week's excellent drama, I Swear,…

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Amber Kaset - How Emotional Intelligence and Fairness Drive Smarter Business Decisions 37:39

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Amber Kaset is the Founder of AK Investigations, a private investigation firm specializing in criminal defense and high-stakes legal cases. She is also the Founder of the Investigative Expert Method, a comprehensive online training platform for criminal defense investigators, paralegals, and attorneys. For over 22 years, Amber has worked on complex…

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From Picton’s Farm to the Coroner 21:14

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A notorious criminal case and a sweeping policy change collide in one packed hour, and the throughline is unmistakable: how law balances dignity, proof, and practical consequences. We start by unpacking the latest development in the Robert Picton matter: with the RCMP ending their investigation and holding thousands of seized items—some believed to…

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The Shameless Plug #8: Wicked Panna Cottas 45:11

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In this month's Shameless Plug, the show in which Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire. Which, for the first time in our history, has a musical on the cover, Jon M. Chu's…

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Inside Soul On Fire: The True Story of John O’Leary’s Unbreakable Spirit 24:06

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John O’Leary shares his incredible true story that inspired the new film Soul on Fire in this powerful interview with Jay Heilman on Kingdom Builder. Watch, share, and subscribe for more faith-filled stories. Connect With Soul On Fire Website: https://soulonfiremovie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulonfiremovie/ Facebook: https://www.f…

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Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Justin Tipping on Him: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:41

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Justin Tipping's Him is a Jordan Peele-produced horror film in which a young quarterback discovers the kind of sacrifices it takes to become the GOAT of American Football. That young quarterback is played by Tyriq Withers, who is taken under the wing of a legendary quarterback played by Marlon Wayans, and in this Empire Podcast interview special Ja…

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Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera & Paul Greengrass On The Lost Bus: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 43:14

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Paul Greengrass' The Lost Bus stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera as a bus driver and teacher, respectively, who have to navigate a deadly Californian wildfire while stuck on a school bus with a group of terrified children, very little water, and fire and flames closing in on all sides. Based on a true story (the 2018 Camp Fire is one of …

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Season 5, Ep 74 - Monster Under the Bed (w/ Lauren Lapkus) 49:04

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Arnie has a monster living under his bed named Grumby that wants to crawl into his mouth. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Grumby: Lauren Lapkus Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: A…

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Vendrak The Vertical, Scáthach, And The Kamino Kid (ft. guests Benny Safdie, Malcolm McDowell, Harris Dickinson) 1:55:38

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This week's Empire Podcast sees us welcome another hat-trick of wonderful guests, as Chris Hewitt has lovely chats with The Smashing Machine writer-director (and Happy Gilmore 2 villain), Benny Safdie, [24:13 - 40:39 approx] and bona fide acting legend, Malcolm McDowell, star of new WWII drama, The Partisan (please excuse the sound quality of Chris…

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The Promised Land: Blending Scripture and Comedy with Actor Wasim No’Mani 12:13

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Actor Wasim No’Mani joins Jay Heilman on Kingdom Builder to discuss playing Moses in the new faith-based comedy The Promised Land. Subscribe for more inspiring interviews and conversations. Connect With The Promised Land Website: https://www.thepromisedlandseries.tv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePromisedLandSeries/ Instagram: https://www.i…

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Clay Ezell - The Business of Large-Scale Composting in the Southeast 27:11

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Clay Ezell is the Co-owner and President of The Compost Company, a Middle Tennessee firm that converts organic waste into high-quality compost and soil blends. He also serves as President of the Tennessee Composting Council and is active in regional environmental and recycling networks. As a USCC-Certified Site Operator, Clay trained through New Yo…

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Sugar, Support, and Frankie 22:01

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A seven‑month marriage sparked on a sugar‑arrangement site, a $12,000/month support bid, and a dog named Frankie—this one has layers. We open with a candid walk‑through of interim spousal support: what it’s for, how courts weigh “capacity to pay,” and why selling capital assets to fund an opulent lifestyle isn’t the same as earning income. The appl…

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DeVon Franklin on Ruth and Boaz, Soul on Fire, and the Power of Love 9:14

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Hollywood producer and actor DeVon Franklin joins Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder to talk Ruth and Boaz, Soul on Fire, and powerful love stories. Don’t miss more—subscribe now. Watch Ruth & Boaz on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81902164 Here Are Some YouTube Videos You Might Like Inside Gabby’s Dollhouse – The Movie with Gloria Estefan and …

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Season 5, Ep 73 - Aaaaaangus the Artful (w/ Rhett Miller) 50:26

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We pay a visit to Grossland, the rundown mansion of Aaaangus the Bard. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Aaaaaangus the Artful: Rhett Miller Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Marisa…