Best Matthew Fowler Podcasts (2025)

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

3d ago1:44:41

1:44:41

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

4d ago58:00

58:00

Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 567: Featuring Kevin Bieksa & Liam McHugh 2:15:01

6d ago2:15:01

2:15:01

On Episode 567 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the Florida Panthers drummed the Edmonton oilers in game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. We are LIVE at Keith Yandle’s house with special guests dropping in to help break down the pummeling we witnessed in Sunrise. Tune in and don’t miss out.Support the Show:PINK WHITNEY: Take Your Shot with Pink WhitneyRHOBACK: Us…

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An Award-Losing Podcast (with guests Jai Courtney, Ian McShane, Dean DeBlois) 1:57:01

10d ago1:57:01

1:57:01

This week's episode of the freshly award-losing Empire Podcast sees the podteam lick their wounds after a demoralising defeat in the Best Podcast (Consumer) category at the BSMEs earlier in the week. How do they do this? By talking about movies, of course, as they discuss the week's news (a load of trailers, and a potential new James Cameron movie)…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 566: Featuring Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk & Zach Hyman 2:12:44

13d ago2:12:44

2:12:44

On Episode 566 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart and a quick guest appearance by Matthew Tkachuk to talk about the road getting to the Stanley Cup Finals two years in a row. Zach Hyman sat down with us to discuss his season ending injury and just how resilient the Edmonton Oilers are this year. It’s the Whit…

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

14d ago41:20

41:20

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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Midnight Madness: UNBOUND Gravel Riders Share Their Stories at the Finish line | This is Gravel 35:34

15d ago35:34

35:34

Midnight Madness at UNBOUND Gravel! Join hosts Matt Fowler and Neil Taylor for raw, unfiltered, live-recorded interviews straight from the finish line — captured between midnight and 3AM at one of the toughest gravel races on Earth. These are the real stories of grit, heartbreak, triumph, and survival — from elite athletes to everyday riders who du…

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

17d 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 565: Featuring Craig Ludwig, Tripp Tracy & Ryan Warsofsky 2:48:11

20d ago2:48:11

2:48:11

On Episode 565 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined LIVE by Craig Ludwig, Ryan Warsofsky and Tripp Tracy as the Eastern and Western Conference finals shape up. Edmonton took a 2-1 Series lead with a commanding game 3 win. Can they continue the domination? The Canes might have some life left in them as they hold on and survive against a series …

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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

24d 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

25d 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 564: Featuring Ed Jovanovski, Bob Stauffer & Matthew Tkachuk 2:50:54

28d ago2:50:54

2:50:54

On Episode 564 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the conference finals are upon us. After a brutal game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, Bizzy’s Leafs are eliminated once again. Where will we see the roster of this team next season? Ed Jovanovski joins the show to discuss the Florida and Carolina Matchup and Bob Stauffer Joins to discuss the Oilers and Dallas. …

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

1M 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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Unbound Energy in Emporia: The People, the Bikes, the Buzz – This is Gravel EP:1002 40:30

1M ago40:30

40:30

Unbound Energy in Emporia: The People, the Bikes, the Buzz – This is Gravel EP:1002 The gravel world has landed in Emporia, and the excitement is real! In this episode of This is Gravel, hosts Matt Fowler and Neil Taylor dive into all things Unbound Gravel 2025—from the riders and rigs rolling into town to the energy building on Commercial Street. …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 563: Featuring Charles Barkley 2:22:06

1M ago2:22:06

2:22:06

On episode 563 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by NBA Legend Charles Barkley to talk all things hockey as the Edmonton Oilers advance to the next round. But first, Biz addresses the people. The white smoke has risen. Biz is choosing a new Leafs jock sniffer to hopefully change the series around as the Leafs head into Sunrise to steal Game…

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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

1M 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 562: Featuring James Van Riemsdyk & Mike Modano 2:22:58

1M ago2:22:58

2:22:58

On Episode 562 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The boys are joined LIVE by James Van Riemsdyk and Mike Modano to talk about the State of the Leafs and the Panthers after the Series tying game in Sunrise as well as the rest of what’s going on in the 2nd round of playoffs. Are the Leafs poised for another choke job, or can the home ice advantage push them thro…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 561: Featuring Curtis Joseph 2:24:51

1M ago2:24:51

2:24:51

On Episode 561 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are Joined LIVE by Leafs Legend Curtis Joseph (Cujo) to breakdown the second round so far between the Leafs and the Panthers. But first, with an absolute barn burner last night between Vegas and Edmonton, Ol’ Whitty boy is fired up for the Oilers OT Winner. TUNE IN LIVE and don’t miss any action.00:00:0…

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

1M 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 560: Featuring Bob Stauffer & Gary Lawless 1:57:03

1M ago1:57:03

1:57:03

On Episode 560 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by Bob Stauffer and Gary Lawless as the 1st round finishes up and the 2nd round matchups are set. Playoffs have not disappointed in the slightest and with Whit, Biz and Yand’s teams still in the running, the crew is starting to get heated. An episode you won’t want to miss.Stay Tuned later in…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 559: Featuring Matthew Tkachuk + Will Arnett 2:16:57

1M ago2:16:57

2:16:57

On Episode 559 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The Second Round of playoffs is upon us as the Leafs took down Brady Tkachuk and the Sens with a great game from the Core 5. Do you wonder what some Florida Panthers might think about facing off against the leafs?… Tune in to find out. The Oilers move on and Whitdawg couldn’t be happier with McJesus and Leon as …

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

2M 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 558: Featuring Kevin Hayes 2:18:07

2M ago2:18:07

2:18:07

On Episode 558 of Spittin Chiclets, the crew is LIVE to talk all things playoffs. Kevin Hayes joins to recap the first round so far. Bizzy bets continues to hit, Whit’s oilers close out game 4 to tie the series up in cinematic fashion in Overtime. Capitals take a big 3-1 lead heading into game 5. The battle of Florida heats up with the coaches gett…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 557: Featuring Chris Pronger 2:21:08

2M ago2:21:08

2:21:08

On episode 557 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Chris Pronger to talk about the Kings and the Oilers defensive cores, the harmonica anthem, St Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets recap and much more. But first, The Battle of Ontario rages on with the Leafs taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Does Brady have enough gas in the tank to extend t…

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

2M 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

2M 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 556: Featuring Logan Stankoven 1:56:39

2M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

On Episode 556 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Logan Stankoven to talk about finding out he got traded from Dallas, Carolina’s Play style fitting him better, and the hardest adjustment going from the AHL to the NHL. But first, we’ve got PLAYOFF HOCKEY BABY. Oh yes, it’s that time of year again and boy are…

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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

2M 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 555: Featuring Tim Stutzle + Surprise Guest 2:10:11

2M ago2:10:11

2:10:11

On Episode 555 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Ottawa Senators Center Tim Stutzle to talk about growing up playing in Germany, Diving accusations, and what’s it’s like in the Sens Locker Room. But first, We’ve got first round matchups galore with the battle of Florida and the battle of Ontario with a surprise guest jumping on the pod t…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 554: Featuring Erik Johnson & Nic Dowd 2:55:59

2M ago2:55:59

2:55:59

On Episode 554 of Spittin’ Chiclets the guys are joined by ERIK JOHNSON to talk about the imminent return of Landeskog to the lineup as well as a playoff preview and biz gets schooled on all things… horses? Later on, Washington Capitals Center Nic Dowd sat down with Biz in a solo interview to talk about the caps rookie party, being a part of Ovechk…

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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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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 553: Featuring Dylan Strome & The Wonton Don 2:47:03

2M ago2:47:03

2:47:03

On Episode 553 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Washington Capitals Center Dylan Strome to talk about Ovechkin Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record and what it was like in the locker room leading up to that historic moment in hockey. Later on, The Wonton Don hops on the pod to talk about his new hiking and adventure series with Biz call…

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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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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 552: Featuring Doug Armstrong & Kevin Shattenkirk 3:22:18

3M ago3:22:18

3:22:18

On Episode 552 of Spittin’ Chiclets, Doug Armstrong hops on the pod with Biz to talk about Holloway’s offer sheet drama and oilers fans losing their minds, Robert Thomas proving he’s elite, Hiring Jim Montgomery, and Binnington’s maturity going into the playoffs. Later on, Kevin Shattenkirk sat down with the fellas to talk about growing up playing …

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

3M 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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The Shameless Plug #1 — The May 2025 Issue 34:25

3M 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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Get Local Podcast Episode 35 - Matthew Bates of The Poor Gamer 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

Join JoAnne Fowler as she brings you valuable insights from local South Carolina business owners and non-profit leaders. In this episode, we hear from Matthew Bates of The Poor Gamer. Matthew tells us all about how he started The Poor Gamer, all the great things that they offer, and shares some interesting facts about video games and the world of g…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 551: Featuring Mathieu Olivier 3:30:41

3M ago3:30:41

3:30:41

On Episode 551 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by Columbus Blue Jackets Winger Mathieu Olivier to talk about growing up and realizing fighting could be a huge part of his game, treating an old concussion to help him score goals, and what it’s like playing with so many Russians. But first, Sheldon Keefe made some choice comments in the med…

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

3M 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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Hans Zimmer And Paul Dugdale: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:15

3M 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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 550: Featuring Dale Tallon & Robby Berger 3:25:53

3M ago3:25:53

3:25:53

On Episode 550 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are back with a jam-packed show. Dale Tallon stops by to share some legendary stories; hitch hiking around Ontario learning how to play golf and how the offer sheet debacle is probably the reason he got fired but it wasn’t his fault. Robby Berger joined to recap the latest sandbagger scramble with Bob D…

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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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 549: Featuring Gabriel Landeskog 2:23:28

3M ago2:23:28

2:23:28

On Episode 549 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Gabriel Landeskog to talk about his return, the breakdown of his season ending injury, and the work that went in to try to return to play. But first, The trade deadline was nothing short of absolute mayhem. The Bruins stunned fans by shipping Brad Marchand to the Panthers for a conditional…

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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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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 548: Featuring Max Talbot & Ryan Kesler 3:37:58

3M ago3:37:58

3:37:58

On Episode 548 of Spittin’ Chiclets the boys sat down with Max Talbot in Montreal during the Four Nations Tournament to talk about meeting a 13 year old dominant Sidney Crosby, where Talbot's work ethic came from and much more. Later on, Ryan Kesler joins the pod to discuss a viral moment when his sons team beatdown on another team 44-0 and also wh…

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

4M 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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Season 10 Kickoff: Where We Went, Content Overload, and Looking Ahead to 2025 - This is Gravel EP:1001 56:13

4M ago56:13

56:13

Season 10 Kickoff: Where We Went, Content Overload, and Looking Ahead to 2025 - This is Gravel EP:1001 Welcome to the Season 10 premiere of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru! Hosts Matt Fowler and Neil Taylor kick things off by reflecting on where they’ve been and what they've been up to over the past months. They dive into the current state of the gra…

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