Best Matthew Ramirez Podcasts (2025)

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

14h ago1:48:56

1:48:56

It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

1d ago32:55

32:55

In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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139. Season Finale Life Update and What's Keeping Our Summer Fresh 42:23

1d ago42:23

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Getting a little more personal, with behind-the-scenes of our lives. From personal growth & new beginnings, family & being present, friendships as adults (who knew they could be hard to find?!), and all our faves we want to share with you: reads, listens, foods, and life hacks galore! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Pat…

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

1d ago45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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Harlem confident ahead of Catterall clash💪| Booth: Eubank's speed will be pivotal💨 | Itauma vs Whyte confirmed for August👀 54:45

3d ago54:45

54:45

Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Harlem Eubank, his trainer Adam Booth and Chris Okoh. Harlem previews his upcoming fight with welterweight rival Jack Catterall in July and discusses whether his cousin Chris should take the rematch against Conor Benn after their epic first bout. Booth looks ahead to his fighter Dav…

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NDOT Episode #44 W/ Kenny Hayes 47:44

3d ago47:44

47:44

Join the NDOT crew as they welcome back Captain Kenny Hayes of the Boston Fire Department as we discuss training and passing it on!By Bryce & Brennan

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Who’s Got the Most Dangerous Offense? Burrow, Allen, Jackson, Hurts or other? | Four Compas 1:40:05

4d ago1:40:05

1:40:05

Who runs the best offense in the NFL — Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts? The Compas break it all down in a heated debate about which superstar QB leads the most dangerous unit in the league. We also hand out offseason grades for the NFC North and AFC North. Did the Lions take a step back with Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn leaving?…

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

7d 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

9d ago58:00

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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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George Groves and Barry Jones DEBATE Wardley-Huni stoppage 🗣️| Frank Warren talks Itauma-Whyte and Fury return 👀 1:13:54

10d ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by George Groves and Frank Warren. We look back at Callum Simpson’s incredible win over Ivan Zucco in Barnsley and who the super-middleweight could face next. Promoter Frank Warren joins the show to discuss Fabio Wardley’s huge knockout win over Justis Hunt, Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte, and if we’ll see a Tys…

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TJ Watt, Will Anderson & Jalen Carter Leading the BEST Defenses in NFL? + Money in the Bank Recap! 1:45:41

11d ago1:45:41

1:45:41

The Compas break down the top defenses in the NFL, highlighting dominant stars like TJ Watt, Derek Stingley Jr., and Jalen Carter. Are they leading the charge for the league’s best defensive units? Plus, we dive deep into what the NFC South and AFC North got right this offseason—and where they completely missed the mark. Then we shift gears to the …

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

14d 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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What next for Josh Warrington? 🪖 | Johnny Greaves on the role of a journeyman 📕 1:08:13

17d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Josh Warrington and Johnny Greaves. Josh discusses his career so far and what is next as well as the comparisons with Callum Simpson who fights live on Sky Sports on Saturday 7th June. Johnny talks about the importance of the ‘journeyman’ role in boxing and the release of his new bo…

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NDOT Episode #43 W/ Jeremy Sanders 53:16

17d ago53:16

53:16

Join the NDOT Crew and Jeremy Sanders as we discuss culture, resilience, and growthBy Bryce & Brennan

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Finding homes for Keenan Allen, JK Dobbins, Jadeveon Clowney, & free agents | Four Compas 1:51:34

17d ago1:51:34

1:51:34

The Compas are looking to help free agents find new homes or maybe even old homes. They point out the ten best remaining free agents where their new team could be in 2025. They will also keep going with handing out offseason grades to divisions. This episode they look at both the AFC and NFC East. Plus, which move in either division could be the di…

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

18d 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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138. You Don’t Need Meat to Get Strong with Sophie Waplington 56:38

19d ago56:38

56:38

Expert insights on building strength, hitting your protein goals, and fueling your workouts—all on a plant-based diet. We talk about practical strategies for pre- and post-workout meals, the myths around plant protein, and how life-shaping it can be to never eat meat and still build a brand around high-protein cooking. Whether you’re plant-curious …

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

22d 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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NFL Offseason Grades: 49ers rebuilding or retooling around Brock Purdy? | Four Compas 1:24:23

24d ago1:24:23

1:24:23

The Compas share NFL offseason grades for the teams in the NFC West and AFC West. The Chargers added big man Mekhi Becton and drafted Omarion Hampton. The Rams signed Davante Adams. But the 49ers lost a lot of talent in free agency. Is San Francisco rebuilding or retooling around Brock Purdy? Sad news: Dan in Daygo is out this week. Good news: Eric…

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Jeffers: I'm levels above Simpson! 💪 | Yungblud explains boxing's impact on his mental health 🙂 | Who should Itauma fight next? 🤷 1:09:23

24d ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Mark Jeffers, Rhys Edwards and Yungblud! Jeffers previews his upcoming fight with Sean Hemphill and discusses a potential bout with Callum Simpson, stating he's 'levels above' his super middleweight rival. Edwards talks about his recent loss to Peter McGrail and his dream to become…

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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

28d 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

30d 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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Justin Herbert's Chargers & Matthew Stafford's Rams 2025 Overlook | NFC Record Predictions 1:59:19

1M ago1:59:19

1:59:19

The Four Compas are ready to give the people what they want...SCHEDULE PREDICTIONS! They start off with the two LA teams. What will HEELberto predict the Chargers record will be in year two of Jim Harbaugh? On the Rams side of things they struggled early but caught fire to end the season could that happen again? They also will look through HEELbert…

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ALL THE SMOKE 😮‍💨| Josh Kelly: I KO Conor Benn & Chris Eubank Jr! | Richard Riakporhe: I beat every heavyweight...except Usyk 1:21:36

1M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests, Josh Kelly and Richard Riakporhe. Josh Kelly discusses how preparations are coming along for his upcoming bout with Flavius Biea on June 6, and reveals he wants either Conor Benn or Chris Eubank Jr by the end of this year. Richard Riakporhe talks about his move up to heavyweight, a…

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NDOT Episode #42 W/ Caleb Smith 36:45

1M ago36:45

36:45

Join the NDOT crew and Caleb Smith as we discuss service in more ways than just the fire service!By Bryce & Brennan

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

1M 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

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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137. Mastering Vegan Mexican Food with Dora Ramirez 57:31

1M ago57:31

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Recreate beloved Mexican dishes with a compassionate, plant-based twist, without sacrificing flavor, family connection, or culture. From pozole & tamales, tortillas and even enchiladas, today we dive into something close to our hearts, and stomachs, to see how authentic Mexican food is one of the most delicious and adaptable cuisines to make plant-…

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NFL Make Mistake: Eagles vs. Cowboys to Start the Season?! Commanders or Rams better | Four Compas 1:48:44

1M ago1:48:44

1:48:44

The Compas dive into the early NFL schedule release and break down the matchups that have been announced so far — with the full schedule dropping Wednesday. One decision already has fans talking: Eagles vs. Cowboys to kick off the season?! The Compas explain why this is a major L for the NFL… but Fernando finds it hilarious for one specific reason.…

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Dalton Smith: Azim fight will happen 💯 | James Dean Fury & Peter Fury preview Manchester Box Cup 🏆 59:32

1M ago59:32

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Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Dalton Smith, James Dean Fury and Peter Fury. Dalton discusses his year so far and a potential fight with Adam Azim in the future whilst James Dean and Peter tell people what they can expect from the amateur boxing tournament that will be streamed live on Sky Sports on May 25. We al…

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

1M ago1:39:12

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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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Four Compas: Biggest RISERS & FALLERS After the NFL Draft: Who’s Ready, Who’s Still Rebuilding? 1:46:07

1M ago1:46:07

1:46:07

The Four Compas are talking about which NFL teams are ready to go after a strong free agency and NFL Draft. Were there is positive there is negative, so they also discuss which teams they have even more question marks about. There is a surprise team on the negative list that the media keeps hyping up but one of the Compas says, "Not so fast." They …

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Who's next for Viddal Riley? 🤔 | Meet the future of boxing in Odel Kamara 🌟 | Canelo-Crawford early predictions 🔮 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Andy Scott is joined by Barry and special guests Viddal Riley and Odel Kamara. Viddal talks about having the North London bragging rights after beating Chev Clarke, finally gaining recognition from the boxing community, and his plans for the future. Rising amateur star Odel Kamara joins Andy and Barry to discuss preparing for the first World Boxing…

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NDOT Episode #41 W/ Robert Ramirez 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

Join the NDOT crew and Robert Ramirez as we discuss Mayday Mindset and training conventions!By Bryce & Brennan

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Four Compas: Did Deion, Shedeur mishandle Sanders interest? Worst to first after NFL draft. 1:54:57

2M ago1:54:57

1:54:57

The Compas discuss everything out of the NFL Draft and all the craziness of it. Of course they get into the Shedeur Sanders drama and bring on their Compa, Uncle Joe Reedy, who is back in Cleveland covering all things Browns. How did this all come together? Also, they get into what team that drafted Top-10 could sneak into the playoffs next season?…

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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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136. Life Changing Salads + How to Eat More Vegetables and Enjoy It 54:01

2M ago54:01

54:01

Ever pushed a sad salad around your plate? This ep is for you! The QUEEN of viral salads, Danielle Brown from Healthy Girl Kitchen, shares her secrets on how to build mouthwatering, nutrient-packed salads you’ll actually crave. Get ready for a fresh take on flavors, textures, and easy meal prep magic. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support O…

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'THE moment of the year' 🤯 | Eubank Jr-Benn card reviewed & Usyk-Dubois 2 announced 🍿 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Andy Scott and Andy Clarke are joined at Wembley Stadium by this week's special guest Chris Billam-Smith. The panel look back at the epic Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn card and that iconic lift scene as Eubank Jr and Sr were reunited. CBS discusses his win over Brandon Glanton and what is next for him, and we hear from both Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel D…

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Fight Week Daily 📅 | Groves: Eubank has had a STINKER!🤦 Has Benn made a weight mistake too?⚖️ 14:10

2M ago14:10

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Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by George Groves to review all the drama from the check weigh-in which included Chris Eubank Jr facing a lofty fine and Conor Benn choosing to be almost four pounds light. Plus Andy invents a new word and the trio discuss the best London Underground lines!By Sky Sports

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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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Fight Week Daily 📅 | Eubank TORTURES Hearn at press-conference😫 Who does a smaller ring favour?🤷 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by Fran Hennessy to reflect on an eventful press conference that saw Chris Eubank Jr berate Eddie Hearn until he left the stage and Nigel Benn lift the lid on his son's sparring wars in camp.By Sky Sports

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

2M 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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Fight Week Daily 📅 | Tensions continues to build ahead of Eubank-Benn press conference😬 11:26

2M ago11:26

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Andy Scott, John Dennen, Andy Clarke and Matt Macklin discuss the main takeaways from the media workouts for Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn and look ahead to the fight week press conference.By Sky Sports

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George Groves & Joe Cordina preview Eubank Jr-Benn🏟️ | Whittaker-Cameron 2 aftermath debated🗣️ 1:15:26

2M ago1:15:26

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This week, Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by former world champions George Groves and Joe Cordina. The panel looks ahead to this weekend's grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They also debate the controversial aftermath of Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron 2 and much, much more!…

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Wrestlemania 41 Night 2 recap: John Cena wins 17th title thanks 2 Travis Scott; Dom Mysterio wins IC 1:30:07

2M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

The Compas jump onto recap what happened Night 2 of Wrestlemania 41. John Cena finally did it, he broke Ric Flair's 16 championship record by defeating Cody Rhodes on Sunday night. He did it with the help of Travis Scott-- does that taint it? Cena won't care. The other headliner was Dominik Mysterio taking home the Intercontinental Championship aft…

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Wrestlemania 41 Night 1 recap: Paul Heyman betrays CM Punk, Roman Reigns to join Seth Rollins 1:17:28

2M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

The Compas jump onto recap what happened Night 1 of Wrestlemania 41. The main event burned the house down...literally. Paul Heyman turned his back on Roman Reigns and CM Punk to join Seth Rollins. Main Event Jey Uso finally beat Gunther and it was for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Did it live up to the hype? Jacob Fatu became the United S…

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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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NDOT Episode #40 W/ Matthew Pruitt 42:37

2M ago42:37

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Join the NDOT Crew and Matthew Pruitt as we discuss EV firesBy Bryce & Brennan

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Expect Dominik Mysterio to get loudest pop of WrestleMania 41; John Cena HAS TO WIN | WWE Takes 1:25:42

2M ago1:25:42

1:25:42

The yearly Wrestlemania preview BJ Cruz of The Ringer is finally here. Fernando and BJ get into EVERYTHING about Wrestlemania 41. Their biggest takeaway? It is time for Dominik Mysterio to win a singles title. Also, is Jey Uso ready to for a championship run? Did Charlotte Flair return to championship scene too early? Does it feel like Iyo Sky shou…

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Four Compas: Better GM, Howie Roseman or Les Snead? | Wrestlemania 41 picks 2:04:04

2M ago2:04:04

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The Compas jump on for their latest episode of The Four Compas show. The NFL Draft is next week so the big question is who is a better GM Les Snead or Howie Roseman? That should be a heated debate between Heelberto and Dan in Daygo. Plus, what does everyone make of the Derek Carr news and is it a guarantee the Saints draft a QB 9th overall? Lastly,…

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