Best Julia Stiles Podcasts (2025)

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Zach Braff • Rewind Classic (A Good Person / Garden State / Scrubs) • #363 56:21

3h ago56:21

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor and improviser ZACH BRAFF! Dearest Films To Be Buried With crew! Last week was the Tony Hale Rewind Classic. This week we have the Zach Braff Rewind Classic. The season is indeed transmitt…

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Failure Throwback: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 1:08:02

8h ago1:08:02

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This week we revisit one of my all-time favourite guests: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, recorded in July 2021. Best known for Americanah and her globally resonant TED Talks, Chimamanda opens up about the profound grief of losing both her parents within a year—and the raw journey of coping in its aftermath. We talk candidly about: Her essay Notes on Gri…

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Dexter Resurrection - 106 - Cats & Mouse 1:19:18

23h ago1:19:18

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Gareth (the podcast host, not the evil wicked serial killer) is back to dissect and pick apart Dexter Resurrection season 1 episode 6 "Cats and Mouse". Thank you to all Patreon supporters and especially the higher tier guys: Kelly, Jennifer, Ryan, John, Nick, Phil and Dez.By Gareth Watkins

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Tony Hale • Rewind Classic (Arrested Development / Inside Out 2 / Veep) • #362 59:19

8d ago59:19

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor and improviser TONY HALE! Dearest Films To Be Buried With crew! You've just seen the recent season of Rewind episodes come your way, with freshly polished and thoroughly rinsed iterations …

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Sir Tony Robinson - ‘I learned comedy as a defence mechanism’ 49:45

7d ago49:45

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Recorded with a live audience in Cambridge, this captivating conversation delves deep into the life and career of a cultural force of the last half-century. Known of course for his iconic role as Baldrick in Blackadder, Sir Tony's sharp intelligence and dry humour have had a formative influence on generations. In this candid discussion, he opens up…

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Dexter Resurrection - 105 - Murder Horny 58:56

10d ago58:56

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Gareth flying solo this week for an emotional catch up with Dexter in Resurrection episode 5 - Murder Horny. Thanks to all the Patreon supporters, particularly the higher tier members: Jennifer, Kelly, Ryan, Nick and John.By Gareth Watkins

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Glenn Moore (Mock The Week / Live At The Apollo / Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?) • #361 1:00:00

15d ago1:00:00

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the very hilarious comic GLENN MOORE! A lovely gathering of Brett and Glenn as the two get into this whole mess of life and films, and extract some sense out of the whole situation. Glenn is game of course from the beginni…

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Fern Brady - ‘I make more money in comedy than I ever did from stripping‘ 44:23

14d ago44:23

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In this searingly funny and deeply affecting live conversation, Elizabeth speaks to stand-up comedian, author and Taskmaster favourite Fern Brady about her autism diagnosis, her working-class roots, and the failures that shaped her award-winning memoir Strong Female Character. Fern opens up about late diagnosis, social masking, and stripping to fun…

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Dexter Resurrection - 104 - Call Me Red review with SCOTT REYNOLDS 2:12:02

15d ago2:12:02

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Gareth is joined by writer and executive producer Scott Reynolds to talk about the Dexter universe and to break down episode 4. Thanks to all the Patreon supporters, with special thanks to Kelly, Jennifer, Ryan, Phil, Nick and John.By Gareth Watkins

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Zainab Johnson • The Resurrection (Hijabs Off / She The People / Upload) • #360 52:24

22d ago52:24

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe (again) with the comic, actor, writer and producer ZAINAB JOHNSON! The RESURRECTION! The venue for this resurrection is the beginning of Zainab's holday, where we catch her getting ready to turn all devices onto airplane mode. …

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Dorinda Medley on Grief, Identity and The Real Housewives: ‘I was angry. I was lost. I felt like I got cheated.’ 43:33

21d ago43:33

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What happens when the life you thought you’d built - the one with love, money, recognition - seems to slip away? This week, Elizabeth speaks to Dorinda Medley, author, TV personality and iconic former Real Housewife of New York, about reinvention, resilience and learning to be okay with not being liked by everyone. Dorinda opens up about the loss o…

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Dexter Resurrection - 103 - Feedback for Backseat Driver 31:02

23d ago31:02

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The second part of our coverage for Dexter Resurrection episode 3 "Backseat Driver", this time going over your comments and theories. Thanks to everyone who supports on Patreon, especially the higher tier supporters: Nick, Phil, Kelly, Ryan and Jennifer.By Gareth Watkins

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Dexter Resurrection - 103 - Backseat Driver - Review with Nick 1:23:59

24d ago1:23:59

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Gareth is joined by Nick Henderson to discuss episode 3. It's a good long chat and so the podcast is broken up this week with feedback coming in a day or so. Thanks to my Patreon supporters, especially Nick, Phil, Jennifer, Ryan and Kelly.By Gareth Watkins

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Mark Gatiss (Bookish / The League Of Gentlemen / Sherlock) • #359 56:21

29d ago56:21

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the writer, actor, author and esteemed multi-hyphenate MARK GATISS! Mark has had involvement on screens of all sizes, not to mention just about all media available, and is a beloved presence in the creative world. A quick …

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Vanessa Williams - ‘It would be hard to be married to me!’ 50:33

28d ago50:33

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As a recording artist, Vanessa Williams has earned 13 Grammy nominations and racked up over 212 million digital streams over the course of her eight albums. Her most popular hit, Save The Best For Last, was Number 1 for five weeks in 1992. She is also a highly successful stage and screen actor, appearing in Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty. She …

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Dexter Resurrection - 102 - Camera Shy 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

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Gareth reviews Dexter Resurrection episode 2 "Camera Shy" and goes through your feedback for the first two episodes. Thanks to all Patreons but special thanks to the higher tier support from Nick, Phil, Ryan, Kelly and Jennifer.By Gareth Watkins

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Dexter Resurrection - 101 - A Beating Heart - plus The Dexter Experience 49:56

1M ago49:56

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Gareth breaks down the first episode of Dexter Resurrection, welcoming Dexter back with a warm hug and a cup of tea. Also Gareth chats about his time at The Dexter Experience immersive event in London. Thanks to all patreon supporters but special thanks to Kelly, Ryan, Jennifer, Phil and Nick.By Gareth Watkins

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Dexter Resurrection - First thoughts - Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine interview 32:13

1M ago32:13

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Special episode featuring an interview with actor Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, who stars as Blessing Kamara in Dexter Resurrection. Also, Gareth shares spoiler free initial thoughts on the first two episodes, premiering on Paramount+ on Friday 11th July. Thanks to my Patreon supporters and special thanks to the high tier supporters: Nick, Phil, Hamie, K…

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Suzi Ruffell - ‘I didn’t know I was gay until I saw Titanic’ 47:35

1M ago47:35

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In this special live edition of How to Fail, Elizabeth is joined by comedian Suzi Ruffell. Suzi has performed five sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, as well as appearing on live at the Apollo and filming an Amazon special of her show ‘Dance Like Everyone Is Watching’. She was nominated for Best standup show in the National Comedy Awards and has…

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Justin Hartley (Smallville / This Is Us / Tracker) • #358 50:39

1M ago50:39

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the powerful actor, producer and director JUSTIN HARTLEY! Justin's been on the screen and stage for decades now and will hopefully be a face and voice you are well familiar with. But even if you're less aware of Justin, th…

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Pamela Anderson - ‘It wasn’t about being pretty, it was about being brave’ 52:42

1M ago52:42

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I can’t believe I get to say this but…PAMELA ANDERSON! ON HOW TO FAIL! The one and only! A woman I grew up watching on TV, Pamela was an icon of a generation…But the second act of her career has been the most powerful and Anderson joins me for a vulnerable chat about her long journey of embracing beauty on her own terms, understand her self-worth, …

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David Dastmalchian (The Life Of Chuck / Late Night With The Devil / Oppenheimer) • #357 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the glorious and great DAVID DASTMALCHIAN! A really lovely, fun and extremely touching episode which contains multitudes. David's been putting in work for years and will very much be a face you'll recognise, if not a name …

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Melinda French Gates - ‘Just because you’re smart doesn’t mean you’re wise’ 50:25

1M ago50:25

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Melinda French Gates studied computer science and economics and completed an MBA before joining a tech start-up called Microsoft, in 1987. She rose through the ranks to become Manager of Information Products and married the boss in 1994. His name was Bill Gates. Together, the couple founded and co-chaired the Gates Foundation, where, for more than …

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Adam Scott • Rewind Classic (Severance / Party Down / Parks & Recreation) • #356 52:12

2M ago52:12

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor ADAM SCOTT! This Rewind is from April 13th 2023, originally episode 243, which was a total delight and really cool glimpse at what makes Adam cinematically tick. Those who know Adam's work…

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Monica Lewinsky - ‘I would have liked a more normal life’ 47:50

2M ago47:50

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Monica Lewinsky is an activist, podcaster and producer. At the age of 24, Lewinsky, a White House intern, found herself in the eye of a global scandal. She was subjected to a mass public shaming - losing her livelihood, her anonymity and the future she had once imagined for herself. Now, 51 Lewinsky has garnered a new generation of admirers, who wi…

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Harold Perrineau • Rewind Classic (Oz / Lost / Romeo + Juliet) • #355 47:07

2M ago47:07

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with amazing actor HAROLD PERRINEAU! This Rewind is from September 18th 2023, originally episode 264, a really enjoyable and very fun time with Harold. Below is the original writeup: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– …

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AJ Tracey - ‘Buying my mum a house will always be my proudest achievement’ 50:48

2M ago50:48

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Rapping phenomenon and Tottenham Hotspur superfan AJ Tracey joins us this week to talk about supporting his mum through her cancer journey, the pressures of staying an independent artist and what football has taught him about failure. AJ Tracey has been rapping since the age of four. He dropped out of his Criminology degree at London Metropolitan U…

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How To Cope With A Friendship Break-Up - with Cynthia Nixon - Special Release 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Cynthia Nixon joins Elizabeth to answer YOUR questions and failures including: whose failures would you most like to hear (dead or alive) how to cope with a friendship break up and how to know when to have kids. Elizabeth then takes a moment to reflect on meeting Cynthia, and everything they covered. To hear Cynthia tackling your failures join our …

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Heléne Yorke • Rewind Classic (The Other Two / Masters Of Sex / The Good Fight) • #354 54:59

2M ago54:59

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the excellent comic actor and performer HELÉNE YORKE! This Rewind is from July 4th 2023, originally episode 255, a bright and breezy fun ride with Heléne on top form! Below is the original writeup: ––––––…

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Cynthia Nixon - ‘Being brave is feeling scared and doing it anyway’ 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised a…

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Dexter Resurrection - Breaking down the trailer - Patreon special 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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Gareth is joined by premier patreons Kelly, Jennifer and Ryan to break down the official Dexter Resurrection trailer that dropped at CCXP Mexico. Their support is so appreciated and it was brilliant to be able to invite them onto a podcast to talk Dexter. Thanks to all the wonderful people who support on Patreon. You are all very kind to support th…

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Danny & Michael Philippou (RackaRacka / Talk To Me / Bring Her Back) • #353 48:40

2M ago48:40

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the pure twin-force of directing energy DANNY & MICHAEL PHILIPPOU! In a rare one-off first for Films To Be Buried With, Brett is joined by two people at once (and on one computer mic!), who happen to be two of the most int…

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Christine McGuinness - ‘I don’t want to hold back anymore - I date women! So what?’ 50:31

2M ago50:31

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TW: discussions around anorexia and sexual abuse. In an incredibly powerful episode (and a How To Fail first), Christine McGuinness speaks publicly about her sexuality for the first time. She reveals she had a long-term relationship with a woman before her marriage to comedian Paddy McGuinness and that she’s now dating women again. She refuses to l…

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Vicky Pattison - ‘You don't become old and wise if you haven't been young and daft’ 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Vicky Pattison was 22 when her life changed and she was cast in reality TV show Geordie Shore. She was on the show for nine seasons between 2011 and 2014, during which time the cameras followed her falling in love, becoming engaged, then breaking up. Now 37, Pattison has rarely been off our screens - whether it’s as a finalist on Celebrity Masterch…

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Sam Richardson • Rewind Classic (I Think You Should Leave / Veep / The Detroiters) • #352 1:10:52

3M ago1:10:52

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the wonderful and hilarious SAM RICHARDSON! This Rewind is from June 21st 2023, originally episode 253, and a really great one as you'll very likely have been treated to more work from Sam in the time sin…

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Dannii Minogue - ‘I hit low points where I thought: “I just can’t take this any more.” 56:33

3M ago56:33

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In her most revealing interview to date, Dannii Minogue talks openly about the pressures of fame, the relentless comparisons with her sister, Kylie, and navigating a divorce that left her broke. It’s an extraordinary conversation with a woman who found fame as a 10-year-old in her native Australia. As a teenager Dannii, signed a record deal and act…

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Kyle MacLachlan • Rewind Classic (Twin Peaks / Blue Velvet / Dune / Showgirls) • #351 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the absolute FTBBW show idol and long term love KYLE MacLACHLAN! This Rewind is from January 31st 2024, not so far back in time, originally episode 284, featuring someone very dear to not only all of our …

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Julia Stiles - ‘I ran in the other direction from fame’ 53:26

3M ago53:26

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For many of us who grew up in the the 90s, Julia Stiles was an integral part of our coming of age. Her portrayal of the clever, acerbic Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You was a radical reinvention of the blonde teenage female rom-com lead. Her roles in Save The Last Dance and Mona Lisa Smile spoke to our adolescent feminist awakenings and catapulted…

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Bill Hader • Rewind Classic (Barry / SNL / Trainwreck) • #350 54:49

3M ago54:49

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the always awesome and funny writer, comic and actor BILL HADER! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 30th June 2022. It's me on the intro/outro (your producer Bud…

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John Bishop - ‘I’ve always wanted someone to say: you’re good enough’ 54:44

3M ago54:44

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John Bishop has been a hugely successful stand-up comedian for 25 years. Yet that wasn’t his first dream, which was to play football. We discuss his failure to do so professionally, his challenges at school, the working-class upbringing that shaped him and how comedy saved his marriage when he and his wife were at the ‘decree nisi stage’ of divorce…

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Taylor Tomlinson • Rewind Classic (Quarter-Life Crisis / Have It All / Look At You) • #349 58:49

3M ago58:49

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the really hilarious comic with a slew of specials in tow, TAYLOR TOMLINSON! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 2nd February 2023. It's me on the intro/outro (yo…

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Simon Cowell - ‘I often think: what gives me the right to judge people?’ 59:58

3M ago59:58

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Simon Cowell has built an entertainment empire on his ability to say exactly what he thinks and an uncanny ability to judge the public mood. From launching Pop Idol in 2001, The X Factor in 2004 and the cultural behemoth Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, he has been at the helm of primetime around the world for over a quarter of a century. His TV shows…

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Judd Apatow • Rewind Classic (40 Year Old Virgin / Knocked Up / King Of Staten Island) • #348 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with showrunner, screenwriter, producer, comic, author and more JUDD APATOW! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 3th March 2022. It's me on the intro/outro (your produ…

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Celeste Barber: the FUNNIEST woman on the internet 51:37

4M ago51:37

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My guest today has been an integral part of my feminist awakening. Celeste Barber’s instagram posts - which parody the unattainable standards of the fashion and beauty industry - are both hilarious and revolutionary. Her work has helped a generation of women to feel better about their bodies - and made her a star in the process. (Plus she’s been bl…

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Dexter Resurrection - What we know so far 33:38

4M ago33:38

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In our first podcast covering Dexter Resurrection, Gareth takes a look at what we know so far, reacting to casting news, story speculation and listener thoughts. Many thanks to Patreon supporters, especially Jennifer, Kelly & Ryan, our premier subscribers. Thank you so much to Austin who provided the new podcast logo art.…

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Nish Kumar (The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special • Part 2) • #347 1:11:52

4M ago1:11:52

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with long-term show friend, hilarious comic and insightful podcaster NISH KUMAR! It's The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special! How many times has Nish died on here? Only the most astute, 20/20 vision…

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Emma Dabiri - ‘We are still so obsessed with how we look’ 43:00

4M ago43:00

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This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy theatre. Emma Dabiri is a broadcaster, historian, and bestselling author whose work delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and race through art history and current affairs. She's now written a number of books - culture shifting works which …

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Nish Kumar (The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special • Part 1) • #346 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with long-term show friend, hilarious comic and insightful podcaster NISH KUMAR! It's The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special! How many times has Nish died on here? Only the most astute, 20/20 vision…

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Sally Phillips - ‘I saw Colin Firth and thought - he’s mine!’ 50:20

4M ago50:20

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This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at London’s Barbican Theatre. Sally Phillips has appeared in a string of the most influential and hilarious comedy series of all time - from Smack The Pony, Miranda, The Thick of It and Veep. Not forgetting, of course, her star turn as Bridget Jones’s best friend, Shazza, in the h…

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Mae Martin - 'Everything I do is about proving those high school bullies wrong.' 51:01

4M ago51:01

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Over on Failing with Friends this week, Mae Martin talks about self-care, how to stop pushing people away and we tackle a listener’s failure to be messy in their twenties. To hear Mae Martin's brilliant advice, join our community of subscribers: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Canadian comedian, writer, producer and singer/songwriter M…

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