Best Tony Han Podcasts (2025)

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"Hell is Us" Director on His Life, Career, Deux Ex and Future 1:33:19

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In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, host Hamidreza Nikoofar sits down with Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, the visionary artist and game director behind Hell is Us and the art director of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Mankind Divided.Jonathan reflects on his journey from Montreal to the global stage, the creation of the iconic Cyber-Renaissance a…

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544: Emma Thompson Discusses Dead Of Winter 31:49

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Dame Emma Thompson, who joins us to discuss her leading role in the thriller, Dead Of Winter. It tells the story of a grief stricken widow who stops at a remote cabin in snowy Minnesota having got lost, and soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival.By Edith Bowman

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543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught Stealing 44:38

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It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also available, as indeed is the episode with Darren, so do check those out if you haven't already. But it was great to get Rob on his own …

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For The Love Of Bagpuss (ft. guests Sean Penn; Cillian Murphy & Tim Mielants) 1:36:42

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With Chris off on the fairway, taking his first proper holiday in approximately 20 years, its up to Helen O’Hara and James Dyer — the newly appointed Archbishop of Nerdbury — to hold down the fort, ably assisted by Empire news editor and former Pilot TV stalwart Beth Webb. Between the three of them, they do their level best not to refer to Cillian …

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542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing 29:14

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It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen shortly, but first it's the turn of Joe from IDLES, who collaborated with Rob and the score and also provided original songs for the fi…

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687: Charlie Kirk & the Conflict Entrepreneurs 1:00:12

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Last week, a gunman in Utah killed Charlie Kirk on a college campus. Rather than uniting the country against political violence, Kirk’s assassination has only made divisions wider. Some on the left celebrated his death, saying he reaped what he sowed, while some on the right, including the President, are calling for retribution against all leftists…

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How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD 31:12

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From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of millions of children each year. Robin Gurwitch, PhD, discusses how disasters affect children’s mental health, how to support children and teens in the aftermath of disasters, and how parents can talk to their children about traumatic events in the news. Learn more …

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Demon Exorcist Exposes the Dark Forces That Run the World - Fight Back Ep. 106 1:21:39

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Bryan from @demonerasers stopped by the Fight Back Podcast to discuss his experience as an exorcist with Jake Shields. This is a unique episode, where they discuss everything from Brian's background as an exorcist, how demons influence mental illnesses, the historical understanding of demons, how dark forces manipulate the world, human sacrifices b…

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541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 33:31

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and embark on a fantastical exploration of their respective pasts. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is score…

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A Clint In The Eye (ft. guests Sam Riley; Hugh Bonneville & Allen Leech) 1:49:03

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast might just go ahead, make your day, as Chris Hewitt (having recovered from a colleague-inflicted mischief) invites Helen O'Hara and James Dyer into the podbooth for a discussion of the best films directed by Clint Eastwood. Amazingly, The Rookie is given short shrift. Then, our intrepid trio take a look at …

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540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses 28:08

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It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman - with stellar support from the likes of Zoe Chao, Kate McKinnon and Ncuti Gatwa - it…

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Jake Shields and Bek Lover Live - Charlie Kirk, 9/11, Israel, and Iryna Zarutska 1:21:39

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Bek Lover stops by the Vegas studio to discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, 9/11, Israel's potential involvement, and the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska

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The Shameless Plug #7: The Running Mag 41:30

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, to shamelessly plug the new issue of Empire magazine — is back back back, folks, and comes with a lovely slice of Brisket. Not the meat, mind you, but Glen Powell's dog, who somehow wound up on Chris' lap during one of his forays to the set of Edgar W…

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686: Shootings, Single Fathers, & the Shadow Side of Ambition with Miroslav Volf 1:23:59

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Following the school shooting in Minneapolis, The Christian Post has offered a definitive answer for why these massacres keep happening and why gun restrictions won’t work—people are evil. But why don’t politically conservative Christians apply this logic to any other issues? Surprising new data show that more young men than women want to be parent…

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Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD 24:46

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Financial scams targeting people over age 60 cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023. Neuropsychologist Duke Han, PhD, talks about why some older adults are at risk, financial vulnerability as an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from falling victim to a scammer. Learn more about your …

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Mor Loushy: Director of "American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden" 38:33

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In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with award-winning filmmaker Mor Loushy, director of Netflix’s powerful three-part documentary series American Manhunt: The Osama Bin Laden Mission.With the remembrance of September 11 approaching, this story carries an even deeper weight. The series takes us inside one of the most dramatic manhu…

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Gavin McInnes on Israel, Antifa, and the Proud Boys - Fight Back Ep. 104 1:36:08

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Jake stopped by Gavin McInnes' studio in New York, where they discussed their altercations with antifa, January 6th, Israel-Palestine, 9/11, the USS Liberty, terrorism in the Middle East, Jake's friendship with Nate Diaz, self defense tips, and much more. Help support our free speech podcast! PayPal: [email protected] CashApp: $fightbackpod Bu…

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539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music 36:11

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live. It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the country, and you can find details and buy tickets at ericidle.comBy Edith Bowman

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Live With Ryan Dawson: How Epstein is Tip of the Ice Berg of a Global Pedophile Network 2:59:51

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Ryan Dawson joins the podcast to discuss how the issue of a rich global pedophilia network goes far beyond just Jeffrey Epstein. If you have a question for Ryan, send us a super chat and we'll be sure to get to it. We'll also be using other questions from the live chat. Help support our free speech podcast!PayPal: [email protected]: $fi…

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Gleesons Vs Skarsgårds: Dawn Of Clint Howard (ft. guests MJ Bassett; Sean Ellis & Orlando Bloom) 1:49:05

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast asks perhaps the biggest question ever tackled on this show: who would win in a fight between the Gleesons and the Skarsgårds? Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann, as they tackle that scenario and more. Is the world truly ready for the Coppola clan kicking bottom? Elsewhere, our in…

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538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday Murder Club 38:49

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It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley & Celia Imrie, it tells the story of Four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders fo…

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685: Finding Unity in a Divided Church with Beth Moore 1:16:13

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Is unity in the church still possible when everyone is so divided? At the Legacy Conference in Chicago, Beth Moore joins Esau, Kaitlyn, and Skye to wrestle with what it means to remain in community with believers we deeply disagree with. Together they explore why purity tests are dividing Christians online, how cynicism masquerades as wisdom, and w…

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Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD 33:18

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For many women, the shifting hormones of midlife bring troubling symptoms like hot flashes, mood and memory changes. Now, researchers are learning more about the short- and long-term health effects of menopause. Clinical health psychologist Rebecca Thurston, PhD, discusses links between menopause symptoms and long-term cardiovascular and Alzheimer’…

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Jake Shields Talks to Matt Serra About Diaz Brothers, Jiu-Jitsu, and Podcasting - Fight Back Ep. 102 1:24:23

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Jake stopped by Matt Serra's studio to discuss his friendship with Nate Diaz, his journey into Jiu-Jitsu, training with Chuck Liddell, his first MMA fight, facing Dan Henderson, what it's been like starting a podcast, and much more. Help support our free speech podcast! PayPal: [email protected] CashApp: $fightbackpod BuyMeACoffee: https://buy…

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Bankas Podcast #104 - Deportation Outrage, Canadian Crime Spike, Kamala's Step Daughter and more. 1:26:59

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Donate to my fan who lost his life: https://gofund.me/a677636cSupport Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen talks about Liberals being outraged by deportations, Islamic Schola…

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537: Darren Aronofsky On The Music Of Caught Stealing 31:53

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Darren Aronofsky, who returns to the podcast to discuss his comedy crime thriller, Caught Stealing. Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz and Liev Schreiber among others, it tells the story of New York bartender Hank Thompson, who finds himself in all manner of trouble with a motley crue o…

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The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley) 1:58:18

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The…

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684: Dobson Died, Cracker Barrel Cancelled, & Flipping Christian Politics with James Talarico 1:36:02

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James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the “godfather of child abuse,” while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who’s right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson’s legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation o…

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Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD 41:52

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Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer close, rich friendships. Niobe Way, PhD, author of “Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture,” discusses “boy" culture; why boys are naturally as emotionally intelligent as girls; the societal pressures that lead to disconnection among …

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The Future of Voice Acting: AI, Games & Talent Representation | Emma Harvey Interview 29:26

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In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Emma Harvey, founder of Harvey Voices, one of the UK’s leading voice talent agencies.Emma shares her journey from drama school to building a powerhouse agency representing some of the industry’s most recognized voices. We discuss:- How Harvey Voices began and grew into one of the UK’s top ag…

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Bankas Podcast #103 - Foreign Car Crashes, Austin Target Shooting, Annoying Women 54:18

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Donate to my fan who lost his life: https://gofund.me/a677636cSupport Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen talks about his fan who just recently passed away due to a "reckles…

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536: Ari Aster On The Music Of Eddington 37:19

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Our latest guest on soundtracking is Ari Aster, writer and director of Eddington. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, it tells the story of a standoff between the mayor and sheriff of Eddington during Covid, which quickly escalates into all manner of chaos as battle lines are drawn. Eddington is scored by Daniel Pemberton and Bob…

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The Life Of Custard (ft. guests Joaquin Phoenix; Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor; Samara Weaving & Karl Glusman) 1:58:53

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In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co…

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GmanLives on Life, Games, Fatherhood, Humor and Success Story 1:02:17

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On this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with GmanLives — the Australian critic and YouTuber known for his sharp takes, dry humor, and love for first-person shooters.We talk about his journey from childhood gaming memories to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in video game criticism. Along the way, we dive into:The origins an…

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683: The Meaning of the Scopes Monkey Trial 100yrs Later with Chris Staron 1:29:16

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New data shows the nations with the highest standards of living are seeing the sharpest declines in wellbeing, while people in poorer countries are reporting more happiness. What’s going on? David Brooks’ recent article looked at data from 142 countries, and he concludes that spirituality and social connection, not just wealth, are critical to huma…

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Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD 35:22

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From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers” discusses what it means to be numerate; how numeracyaffects people’…

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Bankas Podcast #102 42:18

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Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benbankas Get tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-shows Ben sits down with Ari Shield, Ben's opener and friend while they're staying at the Zanies Nashville comedy condo while Ben performs 3 sold out shows at The Lab at Zanies. Join the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelist …

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535: Mark Hamill On The Life Of Chuck & Star Wars 23:15

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We promised you a bonus, so here it is, as Mark Hamill joins Edith to discuss his role in The Life Of Chuck, and reminisce about Star Wars. Enjoy!By Edith Bowman

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534: Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk The Life Of Chuck 20:33

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join us ahead of the release of the quite wonderful The Life Of Chuck. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it tells the story of 'everyman' Chuck Krantz, charting his life in reverse order, chronicling a death that coincides with the end of the universe to his forma…

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Patriot Front's Thomas Rousseau on Unity, Building Communities, and Virtue - Fight Back Ep 99 1:01:51

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Jake sat down in Texas with Thomas Rousseau, founder of Patriot Front, where they discussed how to build strong communities, striving to better yourself, public perceptions of Patriot Front, the role of America in the world, personal health, Patriot Front's new gym, and much more. Help support our free speech podcast! PayPal: [email protected]…

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Paulo Costa Talks About His Recent Win, Bryce Mitchell, and Brazil - Fight Back Ep. 98 45:31

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Paulo Costa stopped back by the Vegas podcast studio after his win at UFC 318 against Roman Kopylov. Jake and Paulo talked about current fighters, training experiences, life in Brazil vs. the U.S. political opinions, Bryce Mitchell, free speech, Paulo's secret juice, and much more Help support our free speech podcast! PayPal: [email protected]…

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Kruegersplaining (ft. guests Celine Song, Dave Franco & Alison Brie) 1:42:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast will haunt your nightmares, but in a good way, as Chris Hewitt returns to the host chair, just in time to tackle, with Beth Webb and Amon Warmann, a Mount Rushmore question about the best Final Girls in horror movies. Their final choices may shock you, but that's nothing compared to the bit where Chris expl…

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533: Michael Pearce On The Music Of Echo Valley 37:10

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From a waiting room at a railway station, Edith is joined by Michael Pearce. Michael is the director of the Apple TV + film, Echo Valley. Starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, Echo Falls tells the story of a mother who comes to the aid of her daughter when she turns up in somewhat of an alarming state. It's scored by Jed Kurzel - soon to be a…

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Chris Sky on Covid, Trump, and Israel - Fight Back Ep. 97 1:28:58

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Chris Sky came on the podcast to talk about his remarkable early COVID predictions, Trump’s dark history and his motives in office, why he’s banned from the U.S., Epstein and RFK Jr’s connection to Ghislaine Maxwell, Howard Lutnick’s role in the Trump administration, and much more. Help support our free speech podcast! PayPal: [email protected]…

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The Shameless Plug #6: Two Days With James Cameron 42:04

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Or 42 minutes with Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen. Which would you prefer? Don't answer that. Anyway, that's what you've got with the latest episode of The Shameless Plug, as Chris and Nick sit down to talk about Nick's extraordinary adventures in New Zealand, shadowing James Cameron for two days as he put the finishing touches to this month's co…