Best Nicholas Baker Podcasts (2025)

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

7h ago1:53:44

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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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How To Make A Meaningful Impact On The World | Maiden Manzanal-Frank 1:00:08

1d ago1:00:08

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🌍 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Purpose-Driven Change with Maiden Manzanal-Frank 🔥 We’re going LIVE TONIGHT at 8 PM EST for a high-impact episode of The Above The Bar Podcast featuring Maiden Manzanal-Frank — international leadership speaker, strategist, and author of Provocateurs Not Philanthropists. 🎙️✨ 🧠 Who? Maiden is a globally respect…

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From Stage Dreams to Silent Battles: Lindsey Ray on Letting Go of the “Perfect Career” for a True Life 44:47

2d ago44:47

44:47

On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with singer-songwriter Lindsey Ray — a powerhouse behind the scenes of the music industry with credits including Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato, and Tiësto. But beyond the accolades lies a story of self-reinvention, mental health awakening, and the hard decision to walk away from “success” in sea…

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Time & Space Roadshow | Doctor Who Collectables with Aron Challinger | UPDATE: Potential Missing Episodes Discovery 2:14:16

6d ago2:14:16

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We are joined by Aron from Aron's Collectables, to talk about his personal fandom, collecting Doctor Who, and the opportunities he has in discovering missing Doctor Who episodes. On the audio front, we discuss some of the rare Doctor Who vinyl from the 60's, as well as his favourite Big Finish story of all time. We highly recommend you listen to AL…

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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

7d 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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Are You Healing Or Coping? | Nicholas Clay 1:00:48

8d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

🌿 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Conscious Clarity with Nicholas Cassius Clay 🌿 We’re going LIVE TONIGHT at 8 PM EST for an enlightening episode of The Above The Bar Podcast featuring Nicholas Cassius Clay — Integrative Coach Practitioner, energy healer, and founder of Being One World. 🧘‍♂️⚡ Who? Nicholas Clay, known as “The Mindful Alchemis…

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

8d ago39:22

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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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From Bathroom Acoustics to Billboard: Avery Anna’s Healing Journey Through “Let Go Letters” 44:16

10d ago44:16

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What if your pain could become someone else’s healing? On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with rising country star Avery Anna on the eve of her 10th Grand Ole Opry performance. From humble beginnings recording in her mom’s bathtub to signing with Warner Music Nashville, Avery’s journey is anything but typical. But it’s her vulnera…

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Episode 122 - The Great Big British Toddler Teardown Live 50:29

11d ago50:29

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Chris Cantrill, Greig Johnson, Amy Gledhill, Rob Gilroy and Amy Mason join in this week as we hear from formers darts champion Kenny Baritone about an event he is planning in Doncaster. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Streets Of Wonder / Marc Torch Trollmors Vaggsang…

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

13d ago30:31

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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

14d 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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Josh Snares - Animating Big Finish 1:32:00

15d ago1:32:00

1:32:00

We are thrilled to be joined this episode by Australian Whotuber Josh Snares to talk about his fandom, his love of Doctor Who from classic to new, including Big Finish, and his Big Finish animations. While Josh has animated in whole or in part, four different Big Finish Audio adventures, the two we will be focussing on today are: The Genocide Machi…

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Can AI Make You Stronger Inside And Out | Thom Lamb 1:00:34

16d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

💪 **Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Strength, Sobriety & Smart Tech with Thom Lamb** 🧠💥 We’re going live **TONIGHT at 8 PM EST** for a powerful new episode of *The Above The Bar Podcast* featuring **Thom Lamb** — Personal Trainer, Software Engineer, Canadian Forces Veteran, and founder of **Wilo.ai**. 🎙️🇨🇦 - **Who?** Thom Lamb — national-leve…

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148. EcoBabe Unplugged: Monica Richards on Sustainable Living, Inner Healing & Finding Joy in the Chaos 52:57

17d ago52:57

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What does it truly mean to live with intention—from the food we eat, to the candles we burn, to how we heal our inner child? This week on The Big Silence, Karena sits down with sustainable living expert and “EcoBabe” Monica Richards for an eye-opening, heart-filling conversation about how sustainability is more than composting—it's a lifestyle of r…

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

21d 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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How To Develop A Career With Intention | Devin Noir 1:05:55

23d ago1:05:55

1:05:55

🖤 **Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Ink, Intention & Identity with Devin Noir** 🖤 We’re going live **TONIGHT at 8 PM EST** for an electrifying episode of *The Above The Bar Podcast* featuring the one and only **Devin Noir** — the creative force behind Devil May Cry Tattoo. 🎙️🖋️ * **Who?** Devin Noir, a master tattoo artist blending Neo-Noir, …

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147. From Trauma to Trust: Britt Piper on Somatic Healing, Survival, and Finding Love Again 54:01

24d ago54:01

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What happens when the pain you’ve been running from becomes the very thing that sets you free? In this moving episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with somatic therapist and author Britt Piper to explore the transformative journey from trauma to healing. Britt shares her deeply personal story—of childhood abandonment, sexual assault, addict…

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

29d 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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Big Finish Reviews - February to April 2025 1:19:50

1M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

We take a look at six Doctor Who releases from Big Finish from recent months including: Call Me Master - Inner Demons Doctor Who and the Brain Drain The Life and Death of River Song - Ace and Tegan The Lost Stories - Genesis of the Cybermen Hooklight - Part 1 Planet Krynoid - Nightfall Theme music by Joe Kraemer. Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How To Make A Documentary: Jia Wertz 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

We learn about the process to make a documentary what it takes and about what a true passion project is. Jia Wertz jiawertz.comBy abovethebar

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146. Mona Sharma on Why the Healing Starts at Home: Detoxing Stress, Food, and Your Schedule 55:35

1M ago55:35

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What if your anxiety, gut issues, or chronic fatigue aren’t just “mental”—but messages from your body asking you to slow down, clean up, and tune in? In this powerful episode of The Big Silence, Mona Sharma—a former luxury beauty exec turned celebrity wellness expert—shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and heart surgeries to building…

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Episode 121 - Lead and Beef 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Cody Dahler joins in this month as we catch up with former scuba diver Nicholas Summers, who has emerged from his coma and started a new business venture. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Talking Woods / Guto Lucena Uncharted Lands / Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen…

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

1M ago31:57

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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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How Does World Travel Change Our Views | Gary Arndt 1:03:45

1M ago1:03:45

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🌍 **Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Curiosity Unleashed with Gary Arndt** 🎙️ Tune in **TONIGHT at 8 PM EST** for a mind-expanding live episode of *The Above The Bar Podcast* featuring Gary Arndt, host of the hit podcast *Everything Everywhere Daily*! 🧠🌐 - **Who?** Gary Arndt, award-winning travel blogger and host of a show with nearly 2 milli…

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Jean Marsh Remembered by Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Simon Guerrier 1:50:15

1M ago1:50:15

1:50:15

Jean Marsh passed away on the 13th April 2025 at the age of 90. She was a reknowned actress both in the UK and abroad, having worked in TV, film and theatre. For Doctor Who fans, she is best remembered for her roles as Johanna in The Crusade, Sara Kingdom in The Daleks' Masterplan, and Morgaine in Battlefield. She reprised the role of Sara on audio…

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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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How To Break From The Stress Of Corporate Life | Mike Messeroff 1:02:28

1M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

🌟 **Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Embracing Personal Freedom** 🌟 Join us **tonight at 8 PM EST** for an enlightening live episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, featuring a former JetBlue corporate worker turned world-traveling bartender, Personal Freedom Coach, and Writer now living full-time in Costa Rica. 🌍✨ - **Who?** From the grind of c…

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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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Guest: Jessica Martin - The Mags Trilogy 1:56:41

2M ago1:56:41

1:56:41

Our special guest for this episode is actress Jessica Martin, known in Doctor Who for playing Mags in The Greatest Show in the Galaxy on television, and in a trilogy of stories for the Big Finish Doctor Who monthly range. We'll talk about her career, her time in Doctor Who, conventions, mimicry and art. Dwayne and Philip also cover some of the posi…

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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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How Does Networking And Marketing Go Together | Alan Baker 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

🌟 **Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Marketing Mastery with Alan Baker** 🌟 Join us live tonight at 8 PM EST for an insightful episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, featuring Alan Baker, President and founder of Creative Marketing Concepts. 🖨️🎁 - **Who?** Alan Baker, with over three decades of experience in the Print and Promotional industries,…

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How To Get Involved In The Legal Cannabis Industry | Ian Burke 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

🌿 Special Live Episode at Chronic Dispensary: The Chronic Lifestyle with Ian Burke 🌿 Join us live today at 5:30 PM EST at Chronic Dispensary for an exclusive episode of The Above The Bar Podcast featuring Ian Burke, Founder and CEO of Chronic Cannabis Company. 🎤🍃 Who? Ian Burke, a visionary leader with over five years in the cannabis industry. What…

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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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How To Make Something From Nothing | Aaron Rokstad 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

🌟 **Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: High Voltage Success with Aaron Rokstad** 🌟 Tune in tonight at 8 PM EST for an electrifying episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, featuring Aaron Rokstad, the visionary entrepreneur behind Rokstad Power. 🌐⚡ - **Who?** Aaron Rokstad, founder of Rokstad Power, a dynamic leader known for his strategic acumen a…

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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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What Is Food Insecurity | Sam Cooke 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

🌟 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Philanthropy Farming with Sam Cooke 🌟 Tune in tonight at 8 PM EST for an inspiring episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, featuring Sam Cooke, US Navy Veteran, firefighter, and innovative Founder & CEO of CC Cattle Company. 🌾🐄 Who? Sam Cooke, who after serving in the US Navy and as a firefighter, now leads a n…

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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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Matthew Waterhouse in Melbourne De-brief | Doctor Who Writer Pete McTighe is a Surprise Guest! 28:49

2M ago28:49

28:49

We invite a couple of regular attendees of our live events to give us their feedback on the weekend that was Matthew Waterhouse Live in Melbourne last weekend. Matthew regailed us with stories from his time on Doctor Who with Tom Baker and Peter Davision. Other special surprises on the day were Innes Lloyd performing part of their improv show. But …

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Jumanji: CWS - Episode 950 26:09

2M ago26:09

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It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join It’s episode 950 of Jumanji: CWS with Michael Banyan. This week's guest is actor Roger Westcott LeMaigrelay. Thanks to Henry Paker and Tom Crowley.By Henry Paker, Tom Crowley

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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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How To Change Careers | Dr Tom Denham 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

🌟 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: The Dynamic Life of Dr. Tom Denham 🌟 Don't miss tonight’s episode at 8 PM EST as we dive into the extraordinary world of Dr. Tom Denham, a Career Counselor, Athlete, and Adventurer whose life is a beacon of relentless pursuit and achievement. 🚀🏞️ Who? Dr. Tom Denham, a celebrated authority in career developme…

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

2M ago32:15

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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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Episode 120 - Billy Whizzbang 1:08:34

3M ago1:08:34

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It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join Mike Shephard, Gemma Arrowsmith, Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley, Gareth Gwynn and Linnea Sage join in this week as we learn all about Major Billy Whizzbang, the plucky bullock who served in World War 2. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com, Soundrangers/Pond5.com, Matteocurcio/Pond5…

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Guest: Gary Russell - Oh No It Isn't and Beyond the Sun 1:36:06

3M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

Has it really taken us this long to review the first two releases from Big Finish? Oh yes it has! Would Big Finish have acquired the Doctor Who license from the BBC without these recordings? Oh no they wouldn't! Oh No It Isn't by Paul Cornell and adapted by Jacqueline Raynor, and Beyond the Sun, written and adapted by Matt Jones, were released way …

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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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How To Avoid The Pitfalls Of The Music Industry | Scott Waldman 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

🎸 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Behind the Music with Scott Waldman 🎸 Don't miss tonight’s live episode at 8 PM EST as we dive into the fascinating world of music with Scott Waldman, a musician turned music manager renowned for his innovative approach in the industry. 🌟🎤 Who? Scott Waldman, from playing bass in The City Drive to fronting Li…

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145. The Hidden Toxins Disrupting Your Mental Health & How to Detoxify with Dr. Aly Cohen 54:40

3M ago54:40

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What if the chemicals in our food, water, and everyday products were silently impacting our mental health? This week on The Big Silence, I sit down with Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health expert, to explore the hidden connection between toxins and brain health. From the rise of…

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Big Finish Review - January 2025 with guest Rob Valentine 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

We talk about the January 2025 Big Finish releases, with a focus on Jo Martin's The Fugitive Doctor and a chat with script editor of the series, Rob Valentine. For those in Australia, grab your tickets to our forthcoming events with Matthew Waterhouse from ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sirensofaudio.com/p/live-events.html⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Joe Kraemer. Website - …

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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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