Best Amber Washington Podcasts (2025)

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

2d ago1:53:44

1:53:44

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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The Importance of Primary Care and How It Saved My Life with Kyle Pukylo 30:23

9d ago30:23

30:23

In this deeply personal episode of the Voices of Experience podcast, host Amber Washington sits down with Advisor Kyle Pukylo, a dedicated Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) advisor at Tampa General Hospital, who shares how a routine primary care visit turned into a life-saving encounter. What began as a standard appointment quickly escalat…

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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

8d ago1:58:45

1:58:45

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

9d ago39:22

39:22

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

14d ago30:31

30:31

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

16d ago1:38:49

1:38:49

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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Compassion in Healthcare with Tiffany Brown and Megan Lenahan 34:08

16d ago34:08

34:08

In this powerful episode of Voices of Experience podcast, host Amber Washington sits down with leaders Tiffany Brown and Megan Lenahan from Tampa General Hospital to explore the topic of compassion in healthcare. Inspired by the groundbreaking book Compassionomics by Dr. Stephen Trzeciak and Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, this conversation explores how co…

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Navigating Life as NICU and Twin Parents with Justin and Kim Park 36:02

23d ago36:02

36:02

In this heartfelt episode of the Voices of Experience podcast, host Amber Washington sits down with Justin and Kim Park, who share their powerful journey of navigating life as parents of a son who spent time in the Jennifer Leigh Muma Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), followed by the joy of welcoming twin daughter…

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

23d ago1:39:12

1:39:12

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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The Impact of Quality and High Reliability in Healthcare with Dr. Peggy Duggan and Dr. Laura Haubner 28:54

30d ago28:54

28:54

In this episode of Voices of Experience podcast, host Amber Washington sits down with Tampa General Hospital leaders Dr. Peggy Duggan, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Physician Executive, and Dr. Laura Haubner, Chief Quality Officer, to explore what it truly means to deliver quality and high reliability in healthcare. They discuss how these princip…

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

1M ago1:57:55

1:57:55

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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Life as Kidney Transplant Donors with Michael and Debbie Lundberg 40:53

1M ago40:53

40:53

In honor of National Donate Life Month, this powerful episode of Voices of Experience highlights the inspiring journey of Advisors Michael and Debbie Lundberg, living kidney donors who turned personal compassion into a life-saving gift. Join host Amber Washington as she sits down with Advisors Michael and Debbie Lundberg to discuss what motivated t…

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

1M ago1:55:20

1:55:20

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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Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her new album, Weirdo, an ambitious, deeply personal project written, performed, produced, mixed, and arranged entirely by Emma-Jean in her South London flat. In this episode, they discuss how grief, neurodivergence, and resilience shaped t…

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

1M ago31:57

31:57

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

1M ago1:59:21

1:59:21

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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Alphabet of Slurs w/ Jay Jurden 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

It's the final episode of the Amber and Lacey, Lacey and Amber Show! The ladies go out with a bang having on comedian Jay Jurden! The three chat dating, their upbringings, and more. Amber and Lacey thank you all for joining this adventure -- continue to follow them and see what they're up to next! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Ep. 69: Style, Sound & Self-Expression w/ Musician & Artist Goya Gumbani 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

Musician and artist Goya Gumbani joins Chrystal Genesis in New York’s East Village ahead of his live show to talk sound, style, Miles Davis, and his new album, Warlord of the Weejuns. In this episode, the Brooklyn-born, South London-based artist reflects on the cultural influences behind his dreamy, laid-back record, where the storytelling of New Y…

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Kevin Macdonald on One To One: John & Yoko — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

Kevin Macdonald's latest documentary, One To One: John & Yoko, is out now in cinemas around the UK, folks, and it's well worth your time for anyone with even a passing interest in John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, and their lives after The Beatles split up. But if you're a Beatlemaniac, this is manna from heaven as it not only brings you remaster…

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Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche, Rami Malek & Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Landon, Movie Weddings, And Helen Returns! 1:57:56

2M ago1:57:56

1:57:56

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is jam-packed etc. etc. Bumper-sized, and so on and so forth. But it's true, perhaps this week more than ever as Chris Hewitt sits down for chats with two pairs — first, there's Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who reunite almost 30 years after The English Patient for this week's Odyssey-sampling drama, …

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Agent of Chaos w/ Michael Ian Black 43:40

2M ago43:40

43:40

This week Amber and Lacey are joined by standup comedian and best-selling author Michael Ian Black! The trio dives into humorous family stories, shares their love for impromptu songs, and debates the merits of different seasons. They also navigate your dilemmas in Sister Court! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: AmberAndLaceyAd…

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Will Poulter, Amber Midthunder, Beatles, Avengers, And Farewell To Val Kilmer 1:40:20

2M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in the new movie, Death Of A Unicorn, playing a prize A-hole, and impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 - 33:28 approx]Another returning guest joins us this week, as the delightful Am…

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Low Maintenance Friendship w/ Kamie Crawford 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

This week Amber and Lacey have internet QUEEN Kami Crawford, known from 'Catfish' and her podcast 'Relationshit' who talks about love, health, sex, and dating as a public person. Lacey shares some hilarious and cringe-worthy DMs, including a man misleadingly asking for a tour of Omaha and another making an inappropriate video chat call, and more! W…

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George MacKay, Irwin Winkler, And The Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement 1:59:44

2M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director'…

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Ep. 68: Cooking, Culture & Caribbean Cuisine w/ Chef Marie Mitchell 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

Marie Mitchell joins Chrystal Genesis at home in Harlem for a cooking lesson and conversation, drawn from her debut cookbook, KIN: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen. In this episode, Marie teaches Chrystal how to finally master a classic Caribbean staple while sharing the stories, memories and legacy behind the food. As the daughter of Jamai…

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The Shameless Plug #1 — The May 2025 Issue 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

Welcome to The Shameless Plug, a brand new Empire Podcast regular show, folks. As the title suggests, every month Chris Hewitt will sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, bringing you the stories behind the stories and covering everything including the cover. This month's cover feature is Thun…

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Mind Your Business w/ Rosebud Baker 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

In this episode, Amber and Lacey are joined by comedian Rosebud Baker! They chat about the mental gymnastics of modern dating, hilarious DMs, and the highs and lows of their personal lives. The trio dives into a variety of topics from the oddities of fans' DMs, to restaurant favorites like The Cheesecake Factory, the wild world of Fuddruckers, and …

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Barry Levinson, Gints Zilbalodis, Snakes On A Podcast, And The Convergence 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

1:43:06

It's another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, in which Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with the legendary director, Barry Levinson, on the eve of the release of his new gangster movie, The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, Robert De Niro and Robert De Niro's dogs. [23:31 - 40:13 approx] Then, we also hear from Gints …

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Damn Magnificent 35:02

2M ago35:02

35:02

This week Amber and Lacey banter about rhyming skills, morning calls, and adding miniature pigs and fainting goats to their menagerie. The duo shares another round of Lacey's wild DMs, Kenny G trivia, and more! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: [email protected] Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podca…

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Hans Zimmer And Paul Dugdale: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

This week sees the release of Hans Zimmer And Friends: Diamond In The Desert, a concert film like no other, which captures the great Hans Zimmer and his band in full flow in Dubai, and also intersperses a number of revealing interviews Zimmer conducted with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Denis Villeneuve,…

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Millie Bobby Brown & Chris Pratt, Michael Fassbender & Marisa Abela, Best Fourth Parts, And The Number 12 1:45:28

3M ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Welcome to episode 659 (yes, we're keeping count) of The Empire Podcast, folks. And it's a belter, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with The Electric State's Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt to talk about their favourite Russo brother, accents, and which one will attend the parade if/when Liverpool win this year's Premier League title. [23:34 -3…

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Straight To Gay Pipeline w/ Shannon Beveridge 48:53

3M ago48:53

48:53

This week Amber and Lacey are joined by new friend Shannon Beveridge, host of the podcast 'Exes and O’s. The three talk Shannon's upcoming tour, queer dating, do Can You Stand It an Sister Court, and more! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: [email protected] Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts t…

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Jack Huston, Bong Joon Ho, The Oscars, and The Greatness Of Gene Hackman 1:50:16

3M ago1:50:16

1:50:16

This week's Empire Podcast features two cracking interviews with two directors at different stages of their career. First, actor-turned-director Jack Huston sits down on Zoom and tells Chris Hewitt how he managed to make his directorial debut, the black-and-white drama Day Of The Fight, recruiting Joe Pesci for a supporting role, and the influence …

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Lacedra Damas w/ Exavier Poole 57:56

3M ago57:56

57:56

This week Amber and Lacey chat with friend, comic book expert, and host of the popular podcast Trap Nerds, Xavier Pool! The three banter superheroes, video games, strangers and more. Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: [email protected] Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-f…

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Pamela Anderson, Naomi Ackie, And Farewell To Gene Hackman 1:37:19

3M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

Don't call it a comeback. This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Pamela Anderson, star of Baywatch and Barb Wire, sit down with Alex Godfrey to tell him about how Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl has given her a second chance in Hollywood. [23:46 - 38:29 approx] Our other interview sees Mickey 17 (out next Friday, fact fans!) star Naomi Acki…

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Tatiana Maslany, Stephen King Adaptations, And What's Up With Bond? 1:35:29

3M ago1:35:29

1:35:29

After the guestapaloozas of recent weeks, we're back to just one guest on this week's Empire Podcast. But what a guest it is, as the great Tatiana Maslany, star of the new Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, pops up on Zoom to talk with Chris Hewitt about death and Comedy Bang Bang. [25:00 - 43:07 approx] In the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O…

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Disney+ original series A Thousand Blows: An Empire and Pilot TV Podcast Special 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight heads to the mean streets of Victorian London for A Thousand Blows on Disney+, and what better way to celebrate than with a special Pilot TV/Empire crossover podcast? Chris Hewitt, James Dyer and Kay Ribeiro get under the skin of Knight’s latest period piece, which combines bare-knuckle boxing with organised cri…

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RE-RELEASE: Beyond The Blazer w/ Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin 52:14

3M ago52:14

52:14

Amber and Lacey are so ready for Christmas. Lacey might even move to Christmas Town at this point, and you better believe their trees are up. While Amber's setting up her tree, she discovers she's got an intruder. Then they catch up with MESS podcast queens Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin, and things get real juicy. They're chatting about every…

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Harrison Ford; Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall; Danny Ramirez 1:58:59

4M ago1:58:59

1:58:59

It's a brave new world for the Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt welcomes a quintet (not to be confused with a Quinjet, although a couple of them might have access to one) of amazing guests. From the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World, Chris first chats to Danny Ramirez, aka Joaquin Torres, aka the new Falcon, about fo…

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White Disguise 39:01

4M ago39:01

39:01

In this episode of The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show, Lacey comes up with a brilliant business idea for these trying times. Later, we slide into Lacey's DMs and finally take some of your questions in Sister Court! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: [email protected] Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Appl…

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Ke Huy Quan, John Magaro, Chris Sanders, And The Shrek Is Broken 1:56:39

4M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

Another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom for chats with a trio of terrific talents. First, there's Ke Huy Quan on Love Hurts, the action movie that represents his first lead role, and first movie since winning an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once. [17:33 - 34:18 approx] Then there's J…

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Not Talking News! 56:01

4M ago56:01

56:01

In this episode of The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show, the ladies do their absolute best to keep things light but they eventually talk about the news. Later, the ladies tackle some of your questions in Sister Court and then talk about what they would eat at a Super Bowl party! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: AmberAndLacey…

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Angelina Jolie, Jason Reitman, David Jonsson & An SNL Mount Rushmore 1:59:52

4M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

It's another bumper, jam-packed edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks! The great Angelina Jolie heads up our trio of amazing guests, as she talks to John Nugent about taking on the challenge of playing the legendary opera singer, Maria Callas, in Pablo Larrain's Maria. [20:48 - 34:02 approx] Plus, Chris Hewitt has a fascinating chat with J…

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Paws and Punchlines w/ Jolie Dudley 52:52

4M ago52:52

52:52

In this first episode of the year Amber and Lacey are joined by new friend Jolie Dudley! The ladies chat about Jolie's nonprofit 'Must Love Dogs and Comedy.' Together, \ rank their favorite TV dogs and solve listeners' dilemmas in their humorous and engaging segment 'Sister Court.' Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: AmberAndLac…

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Michelle Yeoh, Adrien Brody: Oscar Winners And Oscar Nominations 1:47:21

4M ago1:47:21

1:47:21

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast brings you not one but two Oscar winners, as first Chris Hewitt sits down with Michelle Yeoh to talk about her new Star Trek movie, Section 31, and how the Best Actress Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once changed her life [20:56 - 36:39 approx]; then, John Nugent has a fascinating chat with The Brut…

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RE-RELEASE: PUSScatarian w/ Sherry Cola 50:28

4M ago50:28

50:28

This week Lacey and Amber negotiate new terms for the presidency before they introduce their good friend Sherry Cola! The three goof around about life and food, get into Lacey's DMs, and more! . Want to be part of Sister Court? Write to Amber&Lacey: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jesse Eisenberg & Kieran Culkin, James Mangold, Christopher Abbott, and Farewell To David Lynch 2:39:16

4M ago2:39:16

2:39:16

This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Alex Godfrey and Beth Webb bid a sad, but heartfelt, farewell to the great David Lynch, who has died at the age of 78. It's also an epic epitaph in many ways, clocking in at around 40 minutes, as the trio, all huge Lynch fans, pay tribute to the genius behind Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Dr., Twi…

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RE-RELEASE: “It Was A Different Time” w/ Jenny Hagel 39:58

5M ago39:58

39:58

On this episode Amber and Lacey hangout with their dear friend Jenny Hagel. They reminiscence on some of their most tender friendship moments and introduce a new segment — drawing Lacey’s potential suitors! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: [email protected] Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts …

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#650 (live from Kings Place, London) ft. Nick Frost, Harris Dickinson, Claes Bang, Joe Alwyn 2:41:12

5M ago2:41:12

2:41:12

Here it is, folks. The 650th episode (if you don't count all the other episodes) of the Empire Podcast, recorded live on Friday January 10th in front of a sell-out crowd at our spiritual home of Kings Place, London. And it's an absolute belter, in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Beth Webb show barely a passing awareness of the wee…

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RE-RELEASE: Racey, Casey, and JoJo w/Michael Beach 54:56

5M ago54:56

54:56

This week, Amber and Lacey are joined by the iconic actor Michael Beach! The ladies divulge their burning questions, do "can you stand it," get Beach's opinion on Lacey's sauciest DM's yet, and more! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: [email protected] Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get …

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