Best Scott Cates Podcasts (2025)

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62: Marketing That Adapts in Real Time with Scott Cate 54:31

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Send us a text When Scott Cate told me one link could show different content depending on the time of day, location, or even the weather, I was intrigued. Then he walked me through how it actually works. Scott is a former Microsoft keynote speaker turned tech founder, and in this episode, he shares the story of how a simple internal tool he built t…

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66: How Matt Harris Built a Business on Beauty, Boldness, and Belief 45:25

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Send us a text What if the secret to standing out wasn’t trying harder, but trusting your story? In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Harris: pearl expert, jewelry designer, and accidental entrepreneur. Matt’s path wasn’t linear. From software and wine distribution to reinventing himself as “the pearl guy,” he’s built a thriving business rooted in c…

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Ep. 128 Human Design Gate 35: Overcome Fear and Experience New Adventures

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In this week's episode of the Beautiful Grit, with our host, Coach, Somatic Breathwork Healer, and Soul Guide, Gwen Dittmar, gives practical actions you can take this coming week to pause, overcome fear, and use it all as an opportunity to experience ownership and create new adventures in your life. THANK YOU for being here. It's Gwen's Birthday Mo…

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Wade Eastwood On The Stunts Of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:20

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Whether it's Tom Cruise risking his neck underwater, or above ground while clinging to the wing of a biplane, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is filled with stunts that might just turn your hair white. That's if you don't lose it completely. That's just one of the side effects discussed in this Empire Podcast interview special, as the fil…

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Starting In The Middle (with guests Jesse Armstrong, Tim Key, Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) 1:53:44

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and Alex Godfrey — get to grips with the definition of in media res, as they discuss some of their favourite films that throw you right into the action. Elsewhere, they talk about the week's movie news, pay tribute to Empire's founding editor Barry M…

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Ep. 127 How to Alchemize Resistance and Begin the Change You Crave

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In this week's episode of the Beautiful Grit, with our host, Coach, Somatic and Breathwork Healer, and Soul Guide, Gwen Dittmar, breaks down the process of how to alchemize resistance, begin the change you crave, and to integrate the Human Design transit of Gate 16 into your daily life.This episode explores the process of change, how to move throug…

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The NAMUS-45: Reachelle Smith 27:12

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When a young girl goes missing under mysterious circumstances, a man claiming to be her father quickly becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. Lies, theft, strange behavior, and murky relationships coalesce with a suicide in a National Park and more questions than answers. A look into why this case ended up on Israel Keyes's computer highli…

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Hello to Jason Isaacs! In The Salt Path 1:13:36

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Episode 132: Our Differences Make Us Better 1:14:34

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Why do we usually react to the word 'different' as something negative? Our differences can help us to learn more about ourselves which can lead to individual growth as well as strengthen our relationships. Kel from Expansive Connection Coaching joins us this episode to help us understand how and why we react to something different and gives us tool…

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"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" & Tom Cruise 2:12:46

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We Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Collateral, Jerry Maguire, Mission: Impossible, Magnolia, Top Gun: Maverick, Eyes Wide Shut Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to us discuss the new Mission: Impossible film and then delve into our top 3's from Ethan Hunt himself: Mr. Tom Cruise. Subscribe on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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65: How Sharing Your Story on Podcasts Can Grow Your Business with Jessica Rhodes 52:10

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Send us a text What if your podcast guest strategy could do more than boost visibility — it could actually drive sales? In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Rhodes, founder of Interview Connections, the world’s first podcast booking agency. Jessica started this work back in 2013, before most people even knew what a podcast was. Since then, her te…

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Christopher McQuarrie on The Final Reckoning, Benicio del Toro & Michael Cera on The Phoenician Scheme, Tony Gilroy on Andor s2 (spoilers), and Cannes You Dig It? 1:58:45

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson fi…

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James Swanwick: How to Break Free from Alcohol 1:06:06

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Do you ever feel like you’re losing your edge? Today we’re here with my friend James Swanwick, creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a movement guiding high-achievers like you to sidestep the sauce. In this episode, we’re exploring James’s journey from rock-bottom, hungover in the hallowed halls of IHOP, where dreams go to drown in corn syrup and regr…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning with Chris McQuarrie 1:12:04

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The Shameless Plug #3: Jurassic World Rebirth And Other Animals 39:22

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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64: Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons 52:29

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Send us a text What if motherhood wasn’t just a role we take on, but a path to self-realization? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gertrude Lyons: author, TEDx speaker, transformational coach, and one of the most powerful voices I know on conscious motherhood. Her new book, The Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust, explores how we can reclaim m…

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The Extraordinary Miss Flower: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 30:31

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Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard's The Extraordinary Miss Flower is part-concert film, part-performance art piece inspired by the life of its subject, a woman called Geraldine Flower. When she passed away a few years ago, her daughter Zoe discovered a number of letters, written over the years by suitors of Geraldine's, which painted a picture of a wil…

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Rosamund Pike & Matthew Rhys, Final Destination Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Superman and Spelling Bees 1:38:49

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This week's episode of the BSME Awards-nominated Empire Podcast had better not be the episode that the BSME Awards judging panel listens to ahead of voting, or our nomination might be rescinded. Which is to say, chaos reigns as Chris Hewitt returns — eventually, after being waylaid by a McQ&A — to the hosting chair, and is joined by Helen O'Hara, J…

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Ben Azadi: How Toxins Like Glyphosate Sabotage Your Metabolism 58:38

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What if being overweight isn’t the problem, but actually a symptom of deeper dysfunction? The body doesn't lose weight to get healthy; it gets healthy to lose weight. And reclaiming your metabolic freedom may just save your life. Our guest this week, Ben Azadi is a living testament to the power of focusing on lifestyle factors like real food and fi…

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The Last of Us with Craig Mazin 1:12:29

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Research Roadtrip: Dallas 38:45

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In April, Josh traveled to Texas and Louisiana for research. Each leg of that trip was thoroughly documented and will become individual Travelogue video episodes, running monthly on Patreon. Enjoy the audio from his day in the Dallas area, traveling to Godley, Glen Rose, Stephenville, Aledo, and Azle. Future Episodes: June: Lufkin July: New Orleans…

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"The Shining" & Stanley Kubrick 1:59:52

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We Review: The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Paths of Glory, Barry Lyndon, Spartacus "Here's Johnny!" The seminal horror film The Shining is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. We honor it by discussing that film and then delving into our favorites from one of (if not the) best film director of all time: Stanley Kubri…

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Episode 131: Finding Your Tribe in the We Gotta Thing Community 1:32:19

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What makes the WGT community unique? We are not a dating site. We are not like a Facebook group. Nor are we similar to a Discord server, a Slack channel, a Zoom meeting or a WhatsApp conversation. What are we then? We are a community full of real people in real relationships who are looking to explore, learn, share and interact with others in a saf…

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Ep. 126 Stop Playing Small, Own Your Worth, and Get Paid with Meggie Palmer of PepTalkHer

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In this week's episode you'll hear from Meggie Palmer, the founder of PepTalkHer. We explore what it truly means to own your worth, get paid for the expertise you bring to the table professionally and personally. Meggie shares her powerful journey from award-winning journalist to entrepreneur, and how her mission to close the gender pay gap became …

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63: The Business-Building Power of Human Design with Erin Claire Jones 49:02

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Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like traditional business advice doesn’t quite fit you - this episode is your permission slip to do things differently. I sat down with Erin Claire Jones, one of the world’s leading experts in Human Design, to talk about how understanding your energetic blueprint can transform the way you work, parent, and relate …

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Lily Gladstone & Kelly Marie Tran, Great Actor/Director Pairings, Tariffs and Teen Movies 1:39:12

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It's another cracking episode of the (freshly award-nominated) Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Helen O'Hara slips into the hosting chair and tries to wrestle James Dyer and Alex Godfrey into shape as they talk about changeable movie titles, great actor/director pairings, Alex's favourite teen movies, the week's movie news including Donald Trump…

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Is Nic Cage still riding the comeback wave in THE SURFER? 1:12:30

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Ep. 125 The Mother Code, Mother Wound, Motherhood Ambivalence, and Navigating Motherhood with Author, Ruthie Ackerman

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In this powerful and intimate episode Ruthie Ackerman, acclaimed journalist and author of The Mother Code, a memoir that explores identity, generational trauma, and what it means to mother, and be mothered, Ruthie and I dive deep into the complexities of navigating partnerships that do and do not support having children, reclaiming one's narrative,…

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Wyatt Russell, David Harbour & Hannah John-Kamen, Paul Feig, Ryan Coogler, And It’s Episode 666 1:57:55

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It had to happen: the Empire podcast has finally gone to hell — quite literally in this case, as this particular show is episode 666. Perhaps appropriately, James is in the driving seat for this one, embracing this demonically anointed episode to bring you such thematically-relevant discussions as a Mount Rushmore of movie Satans and an off-topic d…

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John Wang: Overcoming Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism 1:02:58

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Have you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough? Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural …

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Another Paul Feig film? Do me a Favor 1:17:06

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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"The Accountant 2" & Ben Affleck 2:13:58

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We review: The Accountant 2, Chasing Amy, Gone Girl, Dogma, Armageddon, The Last Duel, Daredevil It's about time we got around to discussing Boston's favorite son, Ben Affleck (sorry Matt!). We review Ben Affleck's latest film The Accountant 2 before getting into the 3 Affleck performances that mean the most to us. Subscribe on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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61: Building a Business You Can Sell and a Life You Love with Ellen Long 43:37

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Send us a text What if the secret to building a thriving business and a fulfilling life isn’t either/or, but both? This week, I’m joined by Ellen Long, founder of Build, Prove, Sell, and someone I’d absolutely call a “dream achiever” for entrepreneurs. Ellen doesn’t just help founders sell their businesses, she helps them design companies that are …

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Ep. 124 The Liberation of Removing This One Word from Your Vocabulary with Therapist Jenna Laski Scott

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This week I sat down with Jenna Laski Scott, renowned psychotherapist, founder of becoming EPIC, and a coaching client to share a powerful tool that she developed from 20 years of private practice in the field of emotional development and a lifetime of study. Jenna integrates insights from Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, Somati…

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Season 3 Episode 15- To Read Or Not To Read... 45:59

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Scott talks about how to connect and make a difference in a life... GROUNDED with Scott CatesBy Scott Cates

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The Convergence Is Here (ft. Gareth Evans, Christian Gudegast, and Gavin O'Connor), And Mount Rushmoreapalooza 1:55:20

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It was foretold by the Ancient Ones: The Convergence (or Gunvergence, if you will), the day on which three absolutely slamming action movies will be released at the same time in the UK (albeit on different formats), ushering in a new era of sweaty dad bods, car chases, and many scenes where people die in a hail of bullets. And that day is today, fo…

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Unsafe Spaces Season 2 Premiere: 25 MEN 39:29

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In the second season premiere, Josh digs into two years of research into the lives and crimes of Steven Lorenzo and Scott Schweickert, in hopes of identifying other victims. A list of 25 missing and murdered men, across multiple jursidctions, launches a deep-dive investigation that examines the lives of these 25 men, Lorenzo & Schweickert, other ar…

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David Oyelowo on Government Cheese + Mark’s verdict on The Studio 1:19:38

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The Shameless Plug #2 — The June Issue 31:57

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The Shameless Plug returns, folks, for a second glorious episode in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down in the podbooth and tell you how (and why) the sausage is made. That sausage being the new issue of Empire, which is on sale now in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. Our dynamic duo talk through the month's big c…

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Episode 130: All About 'Swolly' Relationships 1:19:16

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Catherine from Expansive Connection Coaching joins us to help define that 'squishy' term that is a result of some combination of 'swinging' and 'polyamory.' She then discusses pro's and con's of what to expect when creating your own brand of 'swolly' and then shares tips on how to successfully communicate and navigate along the way. Resources menti…

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Ep. 123 Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Business with Cate Luzio of Luminary

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In this empowering episode of the Beautiful Grit, Cate Luzio, a former financial executive and the founder of Luminary, self-funded a groundbreaking professional women’s community in 2018 with the mission to up-lift, up-skill, and propel women and allies forward through all phases of their professional journeys. In the episode, Cate shares her jour…

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60: The 8 Origin Stories Every Business Needs to Sell and Scale with Ease 46:05

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Send us a text You’ve probably heard that storytelling is essential for your brand, but what does that actually mean in practice? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the storytelling framework I teach to clients who are building powerful, personality-driven brands. We’ll talk about: The eight core stories every business needs Why facts alone wo…

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Season 3 Episode 14- What A Great Time To Be Alive 44:17

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Scott talks about current events and trends that bring about change. GROUNDED with Scott CatesBy Scott Cates

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Easter Guestapalooza (Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland, Ludwig Göransson, Osgood Perkins), Movie Musicals, And The Oscars' Latest Stunt 1:59:21

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This week's Empire Podcast (episode 664 if you're keeping score!) is more packed with goodness than your average Easter egg. Not only do Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey get into a discussion about what exactly makes a musical a musical (along with an impromptu visit to a certain mountain), but they tackle the week's movie news, includi…

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Warfare with Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza 1:13:06

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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"The Friend" & Bill Murray 1:40:27

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We review: The Friend, Ghostbusters, Rushmore, Groundhog Day, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Broken Flowers Bill Murray is back in theaters in The Friend. We discuss that film, our thoughts on Murray's filmography from comedies to dramas, and then get into the top 3 performances of his that resonate with us the most. Subscribe on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Now and Ben: Charlie Brooker & Emma Corrin on Black Mirror 16:58

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If you’ve managed to watch any of the excellent seventh series of Black Mirror yet, you might have spotted our super sub Ben Bailey Smith popping up there... and just for you he’s collared his fellow dystopians Charlie Brooker and Emma Corrin for a chat about the mind-bending anthology’s latest iteration. Brooker is the writer and creator of the sh…

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Dan Faggella: The Radical Future of Human-AI Interaction 1:09:50

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In a world where machines can outperform humans in nearly every conceivable domain, where exactly does that leave us? When artificial intelligence can fulfill our deepest drives and reward pathways more reliably than any human relationship, what happens to human connection, meaning, and purpose? Today, we’re exploring the world of artificial intell…

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Ep. 122 Normalizing the Challenges Women Face with Dr. Jessica Zucker

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In her critically acclaimed, groundbreaking, NYT New and Noteworthy book I Had a Miscarriage, Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist, advocate, and author Dr. Jessica Zucker boldly exposed the silence, stigma, and shame that surround pregnancy loss and demonstrated the need to normalize conversations around painful reproductive events that too oft…

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59: The Fertile Business Retreat: Build a Soul-Aligned, Profitable Brand Without Burning Out 10:44

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Send us a text This one’s for the woman who knows there’s more. More freedom. More wealth. More power. Not more hustle—more alignment. More truth. More you. In this episode, I’m sharing the heart behind The Fertile Business Retreat—a four-day luxury experience in Sun Valley, Idaho for the woman who’s ready to stop asking for permission and start bu…

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