Best Mona Lee Podcasts (2026)

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Mona Fastvold in conversation on The Testament of Ann Lee 42:28

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In the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast, Mona Fastvold speaks with Wendy Mitchell about her latest film The Testament of Ann Lee. The two explore her bold directorial vision and the creative journey behind her daring new film.By Directors UK

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'The Testament of Ann Lee' Director Mona Fastvold 56:32

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Co-Writer, Director, and Producer Mona Fastvold joins the Toolkit for an in depth discussion of her incredible new period musical. We dig into the research which birthed the transfixing movements and sounds of the film, the challenges star Amanda Seyfried faced preparing for the role, and how Fastvold and partner Brady Corbet execute epic scale on …

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The Testament of Ann Lee with Mona Fastvold and Darius Marder (Ep. 595) 30:07

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Director Mona Fastvold discusses her new film, The Testament of Ann Lee, with fellow Director Darius Marder in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, she discusses how her background in movement and dance contributed to the choreography, the logistics of shooting the barn burning scene, and how she aimed to show authentic moment…

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The Housemaid with Paul Feig and Lesli Linka Glatter (Ep. 598) 34:29

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Director Paul Feig discusses his new film, The Housemaid, with fellow Director Lesli Linka Glatter in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the intentional casting of Actors Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney opposite one another, finding the house that served as the main location and how its architecture led to…

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The Jesse Watters You Don't See on TV | Sage Steele Show | EP 88 41:17

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In this edition of The Sage Steele Show, I sit down with Jesse Watters for a conversation you do not usually see on television. We talk about life beyond the camera. Family, marriage, faith, confidence, mistakes, and what it actually takes to stay grounded while working in a nonstop media environment. Jesse opens up about lessons learned, how his p…

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'The Secret Agent' Director Kleber Mendonça Filho 47:30

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Kleber Mendonça Filho joins the FIlmmaker Toolkit to break down the making of his thrilling, poignant, and playful drama 'The Secret Agent.' From his deep relationship to star Wagner Moura to the social commentary embedded in every part of the film, this is a fascinating deep dive into a very rich film. Subscribe to Top Of The Line - IndieWire's ne…

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How to Pivot Without Losing Yourself with Jeannette Reyes and Mona Abdi 58:40

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#328: So you know it’s time to make a pivot, but you aren’t sure what comes next. Today’s conversation will help guide you through it. In the next installment of the “Breaking the Rules” series, I’m talking all things pivots with Jeannette Reyes and Mona Abdi, co-hosts of the Awf the Record podcast, who both left stable news careers to bet on thems…

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Episode 700: Live At Kings Place, London (ft. guests Corin Hardy & Dafne Keen; Bart Layton; Ben Wheatley; Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, & Chi Lewis-Parry; Anthony Russo & Joe Russo) 2:55:21

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It's been delayed by lurgy, but at last it's here, folks: the latest landmark in the Empire Podcast's epic journey, as we reach our 700th episode (not counting all the interview specials, spoiler specials, and sundry other specials). Recorded live, as is tradition, at Kings Place, London, on Friday January 9, it's a near three-hour odyssey of film-…

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Is This Thing On? with Bradley Cooper and Bennett Miller (Ep. 597) 29:55

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Director Bradley Cooper discusses his new film, Is This Thing On?, with fellow Director Bennett Miller in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses the true story circumstances that inspired the film, how he envisioned and cast Will Arnett and Laura Dern in the leading roles, and utilizing his cinematography to emphasi…

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'The Chronology of Water' Director Kristen Stewart 58:24

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Kristen Stewart has a wild passion for film form, and our conversation about her directorial debut proves it. From the deep relationship she formed with star Imogen Poots, to her love of sound design and breaking apart the images like photographs in the edit, listen into the start of the Kristen Stewart Director era. Listen to the Screen Talk Podca…

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Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal On Hamnet; James Vanderbilt on Nuremberg — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:30

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Don't worry, folks — the Empire Podteam may be engaged elsewhere today (Friday, January 9), preparing to do the live show at Kings Place, London, that marks our 700th episode. But we'd never let you down, and let a Friday go without a dose of Empire Podcast goodness. Which brings us to this interview special, in which Helen O'Hara sits down on Zoom…

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Paul Thomas Anderson in conversation on One Battle After Another 45:52

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Paul Thomas Anderson speaks to critic Danny Leigh about his distinctive approach to directing and the creative process behind his latest film, One Battle After Another.By Directors UK

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Song Sung Blue with Craig Brewer and Taylor Hackford (Ep. 596) 33:08

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Director Craig Brewer discusses his new film, Song Sung Blue, with fellow Director Taylor Hackford in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he cast Actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson for the lead roles, his care in handling a film that frequently changes tones, and getting the blessing from Neil Diamond to …

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When Your Own Community Turns on You ft. Hodgetwins | Sage Steele Show | EP 87 1:54:15

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In this episode, I sit down with Hodgetwins, and I can honestly say this might be the most I've ever laughed on this show. Yes, we talk about real issues. Culture. Politics. Identity. Accountability. But we also laugh a lot. Because that's who they are. Comedians who tell the truth without pretending it has to sound polished or safe. We get into wh…

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Break These 3 Rules and Watch Your Life Change 56:07

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#327: If you want 2026 to feel different — clearer, more aligned, less like you’re holding your breath — you’re going to have to break a few rules. Especially the quiet ones you’ve been following without realizing it. In this solo episode, we’re kicking off the year by tossing out the performative resolutions and getting honest about the unspoken r…

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The Shameless Plug #11: Peaky Blinding 31:32

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It's finally here! A little later than usual due to some technical mishaps, the latest episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down on Teams (yes, Teams!) to have a chat about the latest issue of Empire magazine, which is still on sale in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. In it, our dynamic duo talk about the c…

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The Empire Podcast Preview Of The Films Of 2026 1:36:41

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With the Empire Podcast team still in hibernation until the first show of 2026 (our live show at Kings Place, London, on Jan 9 — check kingsplace.co.uk for last-minute tickets), we're plugging the gap where the regular podcast would usually be with something a little different: a look ahead to the films of 2026, in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara,…

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery with Rian Johnson and Jon Watts (Ep. 594) 31:58

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Director Rian Johnson discusses his new film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, with fellow Director Jon Watts in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses finding and casting Actor Josh O’Connor, the effort behind crafting and lighting the sets, and how his relationship with faith influenced the film. The fil…

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Why Playing Fair Is Overrated — How to Build Your Own Rules with Tricia Lee 1:00:11

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#326: You don't have to play fair to win — you just have to play like you know who you are. This week, we’re re-airing a conversation that’s packed with big energy, boss-level insight, and the kind of clarity that only comes from betting on yourself — again and again. Tricia Lee is a serial entrepreneur, luxury real estate broker, and breakout star…

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'Marty Supreme' Director Josh Safdie 26:42

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Josh Safdie breaks down the craft behind his hectic hustler comedy 'Marty Supreme'. Josh opens up about his relationship to winning and losing, living the dream of working with production designer Jack Fisk, and how meeting Timothée Chalamet before his breakout in 'Call Me By Your Name' was key to his casting as Marty. Listen to the Screen Talk Pod…

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The Empire Podcast Review Of The Year 2025 2:41:08

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And so, as 2025 disappears off into the distance, it's the most wonderful time of what's left of the year, as the Empire Podcast team get together in the podbooth for their marathon deep dive/look back at the cinematic year that was. Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer for this near-three-hour behemoth in which they go through the year …

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Marty Supreme with Josh Safdie and Ben Affleck (Ep. 593) 38:03

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Director Josh Safdie discusses his new film, Marty Supreme, with fellow Director Ben Affleck in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he uses his casting process to select Actors that make every character feel like a fleshed-out person, his attention to minute details in recreating the time period and textur…

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Director James Cameron 35:25

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Writer, director, producer and editor James Cameron joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill for a wide-ranging discussion of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Cameron talks about his casting process, why maintaining the perspective of the audience throughout editing is so challenging and so important, and much, much more. Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Frid…

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The Top 7 Tips for Becoming the Luckiest Person You Know 48:42

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If you’re ready to step into your most aligned, magnetic, and wildly lucky era — this episode is for you. We're closing out the year with a roundup of the 7 most powerful, perspective-shifting lessons from the She's So Lucky conversations that had you replaying, journaling, and texting the group chat. These aren’t just motivational soundbites — the…

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'I Love LA' Creator Rachel Sennott 21:51

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The star and showrunner of the hit HBO comedy sat down with IndieWire's Sarah Shachat to talk about how her experience in films translated to writing television, the advice she got from the female directors she's worked with, and how New York City is a great ex-boyfriend. Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Friday IndieWire editors Anne Thomps…

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Akinola Davies Jr in conversation with Chiwetel Ejiofor on My Father's Shadow 54:42

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Akinola Davies Jr sits down with Chiwetel Ejiofor to discuss the making of his powerful feature directorial debut My Father's Shadow.Akinola shares insights from the development process, taking inspiration from the archive, and his process collaborating with cast and crew.By Directors UK

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'It Was Just an Accident' Director Jafar Panahi 42:14

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We are fortunate to have the legendary Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on the podcast to discuss Palme d'Or winning film. Panahi explains how he shot the movie in secret, and how his personal experience with torture lead him to make a film confronting the nature of revenge. To hear the conversation with Jafar Panahi's full answers in Persian, skip t…

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Avatar: Fire and Ash with James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro (Ep. 592) 45:58

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Director James Cameron discusses his new film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, with fellow Director Guillermo del Toro in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses his experiences of shooting in performance capture and how they compare to real-world shoots, coming up with the concept for the fire clan and the complex characte…

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Farewell, Rob (ft. guests Glenn Close; Stephen Lang; Josh Safdie) 2:13:59

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The final Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks, and it's a bumper-sized jamboree, longer than usual and hopefully fit to tide you over until we return with Episode 700 (live from Kings Place) on January 11th. For the first time ever, the revolving fourth chair revolves wildly during the pod itself, so Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer…

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It: Welcome To Derry — An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 46:38

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They all float down here. Now that It: Welcome To Derry, the prequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One and It Chapter Two, has finished its eight-episode run, the Empire Podcast has teamed up with Warner Bros. to bring you a special episode in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer conquer their fears of clowns, spiders, and spider-clow…

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Elizabeth Lo in conversation with Jeanie Finlay on Mistress Dispeller 44:53

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Elizabeth Lo joins Jeanie Finlay to discuss her latest documentary, Mistress Dispeller.In China, a discreet new industry has emerged to help couples preserve their marriages in the face of infidelity. So-called “mistress dispellers” are hired to protect marital bonds — and dismantle affairs — by any means necessary. With remarkable intimacy, Mistre…

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Ella McCay with James L. Brooks and Albert Brooks (Ep. 591) 33:09

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Director James L. Brooks discusses his new film, Ella McCay, with fellow Director Albert Brooks in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses his process of casting and how he found Actor Emma Mackey for the lead role, shares how he works with his Cinematographers and Actors, and takes time to reflect on his storied …

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'Sentimental Value' Director Joachim Trier 49:50

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Norwegian-Danish filmmaker Joachim Trier joins the Filmmaker Toolkit to discuss his follow up to Worst Person in the World, the filmmaker family drama Sentimental Value. Trier broke down the details of that incredible house, and dove deep into the personal intricacies of his script. Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Friday IndieWire editors …

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"I'm More Afraid of What I Can't See" | Sage Steele Show | EP 86 1:20:06

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My dear friend Samantha Ponder joins me for one of our most honest conversations yet. We talk motherhood, faith, fear, and freedom, raising kids in New York City, why safety is more complicated than we think, and what it really means to trust God in uncertain times. We also reflect on life after ESPN, being fired, stepping away from social media, m…

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You're Not Cringe, You're Just Getting Started with Siff Haider 1:11:38

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#324: If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a multimillion-dollar brand from scratch — beyond the polished Instagram posts and the "overnight success" stories — this conversation is for you. Today I'm sitting down with Siff Haider, co-founder of Arrae and host of the Dream Bigger podcast, who turned wedding savings into a $100M well…