Best Rae Leigh Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 208: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, The Phoenician Scheme, with Angela Bassett 1:20:57

6d ago1:20:57

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This week, your mission - should you choose to accept it - is to listen to Amon’s conversation with Angela Bassett about her presidential duties in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING (07:55), alongside our review of the film (21:30) and of Wes Anderson’s latest jaunt, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME (45:39). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:06:57), is Tom Cr…

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Episode 207: Hallow Road, Magic Farm, Andor S2, with Babak Anvari and Matthew Rhys 1:15:19

14d ago1:15:19

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This week, Amon chats to director Babak Anvari and star Matthew Rhys about their new horror-thriller HALLOW ROAD (05:36), while we review the film (25:23) and then take a trip down to Amalia Ulman’s MAGIC FARM (37:19), for her Argentina-set absurdist comedy. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (50:51), we deliver our spoiler-filled thoughts on the second (and fi…

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Episode 206: The Wedding Banquet, The Assessment, with Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen and David Harbour 1:12:01

21d ago1:12:01

1:12:01

This week, Amon chats to some of the THUNDERBOLTS* (or should we be calling them by their new name now?): Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen and David Harbour (08:53). Meanwhile, we review THE WEDDING BANQUET, Andrew Ahn’s updated take on Ang Lee’s 1993 romcom (24:08), and Fleur Fortuné’s debut feature THE ASSESSMENT, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia…

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#265 8 Ball Aitken 37:10

22d ago37:10

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🌟 NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW! Join Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast as she sits down with the one and only 8 Ball Aitken for an insightful and entertaining deep dive into his remarkable journey in music. From growing up in Australia to carving out a career as a songwriter and session musician in Nashville, 8 Ball shares the real stories …

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Episode 205: Another Simple Favour, Thunderbolts*, with Paul Feig 1:10:55

28d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

This week, Amon chats with Paul Feig about ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOUR (07:25), we review the film (22:26), plus Marvel's latest big-screen offering THUNDERBOLTS* (34:40). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (54:13), we discuss the recent calls, including by actor Pedro Pascal, to boycott HBO’s new Harry Potter series. If you would like to donate directly towards huma…

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Episode 204: The Accountant 2, Swimming Home, with Gareth Evans 1:11:47

1M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

This week, Clarisse chats to Gareth Evans about his new, Tom Hardy-fronted action movie, HAVOC (05:00). Meanwhile, Ben Affleck is back as autistic assassin Christian Wolff in THE ACCOUNTANT 2 (21:05), while Christopher Abbott and Mackenzie Davis star as a couple whose fragile marriage is threatened by the arrival of Ariane Labed in SWIMMING HOME (4…

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Episode 203: Sinners, Warfare, The Penguin Lessons, with Ryan Coogler 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

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This week, Amon sits down with Ryan Coogler (04:56) as they get their teeth into his new vampire flick, SINNERS. We’ll also review the film (22:06), alongside THE PENGUIN LESSONS (38:47), in which Steve Coogan befriends a flightless bird while living under the US-backed military dictatorship in Argentina. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (47:51), with WARFARE…

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Episode 202: The Amateur, The Return, Drop 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

This week, we get vengeance with the Rami Malek-fronted thriller THE AMATEUR (06:42), make sail for Ithaca with THE RETURN, a new take on The Odyssey (23:53), and lock into DROP, Christopher Landon’s new AirDrop-themed horror (36:30). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (49:47), with Viola Davis the latest to take the presidential oath for her Prime Video action…

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039: Tim Meredith & Jenny Haufek | A Poultry Chair 1:36:36

2M ago1:36:36

1:36:36

Sam, Tim and Jenny discuss Improv best practices, microwave meals and watching sex scenes with Grandma. Tim on Blue sky: https://bsky.app/profile/stellartim.bsky.socialSam on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/samrae.bsky.socialGoblins podcast: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/goblinMerebros stream: https://www.twitch.tv/thebrothersmeredith…

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Episode 201: Death of a Unicorn, Last Swim, Restless 53:01

2M ago53:01

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This week, we witness the DEATH OF A UNICORN in A24’s latest “eat the rich” horror (04:34), go for a LAST SWIM with Sasha Nathwani’s London-set debut (18:35), and stay RESTLESS with Jed Hart’s psychological comedy drama (28:57). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (39:29), as the furore around the cast of the new Beatles biopics grows, we ask: do biopics need st…

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Episode 200: The End, The Stimming Pool, with Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch 1:16:57

2M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

This week, I sit down with Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch to talk about their two-part documentary NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET (13:16) plus we review Joshua Oppenheimer's post-apocalyptic musical THE END (32:32) and the Neurocultures Collective's experimental film THE STIMMING POOL (46:19). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:00:01), in the wake of a Varie…

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Episode 199: Flow, The Alto Knights, Santosh 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

This week, we go with the FLOW (07:57) as we review the winner of the Best Animated Film at this year’s Oscars; get double the de Niro in Barry Levinson’s mob drama THE ALTO KNIGHTS (18:50); and follow a rookie female officer’s eye-opening induction in Sandhya Suri’s SANTOSH (35:55). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (48:37), Cate Blanchett makes the case that…

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Episode 198: Black Bag, Sister Midnight, with the Russo Brothers 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week, Amon speaks to the Russo Brothers about The Electric State (07:07). Then we review Steven Soderbergh's spy thriller BLACK BAG (22:04) and Karan Kandhari's punk rock debut SISTER MIDNIGHT (36:18). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (50:39), we discuss the prevalence of celebrity/influencer interviewers and whether they are up to the journalistic job. …

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Episode 197: Mickey 17, One of Them Days, with Laura Carreira 1:16:50

3M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

This week, Hanna has a natter with Laura Carreira about her directorial debut ON FALLING (06:57); we have ONE OF THEM DAYS (27:50) with the Keke Palmer and SZA-led comedy; and we say welcome back to the great Bong Joon-Ho, as he finally returns to cinemas for his follow-up to the Oscar-winning Parasite, MICKEY 17 (42:51) (And no, you don’t have to …

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Episode 196: The Last Showgirl, Chang’an, Fight or Flight 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

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This week, we don our rhinestones and feathers for Gia Coppola’s THE LAST SHOWGIRL (8:17); visit Tang Dynasty China for the epic historical animation CHANG’AN (23:29); and board a plane with a crazy Josh Hartnett in action vehicle FIGHT OR FLIGHT (39:50). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (52:11), we offer our predictions ahead of the big night at the Academy …

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038: Tim Meredith | The Tyrell Corporation / Voight-Kampff Test 1:17:58

3M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Sam & Tim discuss Battleships, Theatre and many other topics.Tim on Blue sky: https://bsky.app/profile/stellartim.bsky.socialSam on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/samrae.bsky.socialGoblins podcast: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/goblinMerebros stream: https://www.twitch.tv/thebrothersmeredith…

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#264 Ester Wiesnerova 28:10

3M ago28:10

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In this heartfelt episode of Songwriter Trysts hosted by singer-songwriter Rae Leigh, Ester Wiesnerova, composer and Recording Academy member, takes us on a journey from her roots in Slovakia to the vibrant music scene of New York City. With a powerful story of resilience, Ester shares how she was influenced by her mother’s political and spiritual …

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Episode 195: The Monkey, I’m Still Here, James Bond to Amazon 52:38

3M ago52:38

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This week, Theo James pulls double duty in Osgood Perkins' THE MONKEY (07:53), and we take a look at Brazilian historical drama I'm Still Here (20:06). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (36:31), we discuss Amazon taking control of the Bond franchise. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ http…

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Episode 194: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, To a Land Unknown, and Memoir of a Snail 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

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This week, we’re cracking out the big knickers for BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (10:08), while two Palestinian refugees are pushed into increasingly desperate circumstances in Mahdi Fleifel’s TO A LAND UNKNOWN (24:56) and a woman recounts a life of loneliness in Oscar-nominated animation MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (37:34). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (54:35),…

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Episode 193: The Fire Inside, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, with Christopher Andrews 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

This week, Clarisse speaks to Christopher Andrews about his Christopher Abbott and Barry Keoghan-fronted sheep farming thriller BRING THEM DOWN (7:47), while we review Rachel Morrison’s sports biopic THE FIRE INSIDE (27:11)and Mohammad Rasoulof’s Iran-set political thriller THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (42:16). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (59:18), with new…

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Episode 192: Hard Truths, Companion, with Mike Leigh 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

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This week, Hanna speaks to the maestro Mike Leigh about his new film HARD TRUTHS (10:19), while we review the Bafta-nominated drama (29:58) plus Drew Hancock’s robot revenge horror COMPANION (43:39). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (57:27), with A COMPLETE UNKNOWN and SATURDAY NIGHT failing to give Joan Baez and Gilda Radner their due, we ask: are women stil…

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Episode 191: The Brutalist, Presence 1:05:52

4M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

This week, we're going on a Bauhaus journey with Brady Corbet's THE BRUTALIST (08:27) and deal with some paranormal activity in Steven Soderbergh's PRESENCE (35:41). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (52:51), we discuss the backlash against generative AI use in some of this year's Oscar frontrunners. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian ai…

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Episode 190: A Complete Unknown, Wolf Man, with Monica Barbaro 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

This week, we’re getting our folk on with A COMPLETE UKNOWN (06:21) as Amon chats with star Monica Barbaro (10:04) and we review the film alongside Leigh Whannell's latest Universal Monsters adaptation WOLF MAN (45:22). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:27), we discuss the Skeleton Crew season finale. If you would like to donate directly towards humanit…

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Episode 189: Babygirl, A Real Pain, Maria 1:07:38

5M ago1:07:38

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This week, we’re all BABYGIRL (08:03)with Halina Reijn’s BDSM drama, while Jessie Eisenberg wrestles with personal and national history in his comedy-drama A REAL PAIN(27:13), and Angelina Jolie belts as a legendary opera star in Pablo Larraìn’s MARIA(40:33). In our HOT TAKE(55:55), we discuss Jeremy O. Harris’s defence against criticism of award f…

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Episode 188: Nosferatu, We Live in Time, Nickel Boys 1:01:24

5M ago1:01:24

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This week, we kick off 2025 by succumbing to the darkness with Robert Eggers’s NOSFERATU (05:21). Plus, we stock up on tissues and Jaffa Cakes for John Crowley’s WE LIVE IN TIME (27:04), and chat RaMell Ross’s daring adaptation of the Colson Whitehead novel, NICKEL BOYS (38:33). And, in our HOT TAKE (51:51), we look forward to our most anticipated …

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#263 Aubrielle 36:30

5M ago36:30

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🎙️ Songwriter Trysts Podcast – Episode with Aubrielle 🎶 In this special episode of Songwriter Trysts, host Rae Leigh visits the home of Bri, the creative force behind Aubrielle Artist, for an intimate and inspiring conversation. This episode dives into the life and artistry of a songwriter whose music is as cinematic as it is captivating. Aubrielle…

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Episode 187: The Order, Better Man, with Kerry Washington and Barry Jenkins 1:19:28

5M ago1:19:28

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This week, Amon speaks to Kerry Washington about her WWII film THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT (04:40) and Barry Jenkins about MUFASA: THE LION KING (48:59). We review Justin Kurzel's THE ORDER (20:42) and Robbie Williams biopic BETTER MAN (32:31). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:05:30), we share our favourite movie moments of the last year. If you would like to don…

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#262 Cooper Phillip Christmas Special 35:48

5M ago35:48

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🎄 Songwriter Trysts Christmas 2024 Bonus Episode 🎄 Join Rae Leigh for a special holiday episode featuring Los Angeles-based soul-pop sensation Cooper Phillip! Cooper shares the magic behind her brand-new Christmas single, co-written and produced by the legendary Walter Afanasyev—best known for co-creating Mariah Carey's iconic "All I Want for Chris…

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Episode 186: Queer, The Bibi Files, with Justin Kuritzkes 1:06:33

6M ago1:06:33

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This week, Hanna speaks to screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes about adapting William S Burroughs’s novel QUEER (5:47) for the screen, while we review Luca Guadagnino’s follow-up to Challengers (18:38) and documentarian Alexis Bloom’s look into the corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, THE BIBI FILES (37:19). And, in our H…

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#261 Matt Oakley 19:43

6M ago19:43

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In this episode of Songwriter Trysts, Rae Leigh welcomes Nashville-based singer-songwriter Matt Oakley to discuss his heartfelt song "Soldier's Son," a tribute to his father and Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in combat. Matt shares his unique journey growing up as an "army brat," moving across the world, and eventually discovering his …

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Episode 185: Nightbitch, Unstoppable, with Jon Watts and Christopher Ford 1:06:03

6M ago1:06:03

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This week, we review the Amy Adams-fronted, Marielle Heller-directed NIGHTBITCH (07:03), and William Goldenberg’s UNSTOPPABLE (23:13), which tells the story of disabled champion wrestler Anthony Robles. Then Clarisse speaks to the creators of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford (39:08), and in our HOT TAKE (52:06) we dive into …

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Episode 184: Conclave, Your Monster, with Auliʻi Cravalho 1:02:11

6M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Make way, make way! For this week, Amon speaks to Moana herself – Auliʻi Cravalho – about returning for MOANA 2 (10:39). Meanwhile, we gather our own conclave to review the papal thriller CONCLAVE (20:21) and the Melissa Barrera-fronted horror musical romcom YOUR MONSTER (41:03). And, in our HOT TAKE (51:40), we fight over the question: what’s the …

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Episode 183: Blitz, Layla, Wicked, with Malcolm Washington and Danielle Deadwyler 1:11:19

6M ago1:11:19

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This week, Amon speaks to Malcolm Washington and Danielle Deadwyler about his feature debut THE PIANO LESSON (04:16) and we review Steve McQueen's World War II epic BLITZ (20:40), Amrou Al-Kadhi's drag queen rom-com LAYLA (43:38). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (54:01), we take a spoilerific look at Jon M. Chu's WICKED PART ONE. If you would like to donate …

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Episode 182: Gladiator II special with Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger and Harry Gregson-Williams 1:44:30

6M ago1:44:30

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This week, we gather for a GLADIATOR II special! Amon speaks to stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger (08:37), and composer Harry Gregson-Williams (01:02:07), while we give our thumbs up or thumbs down on Ridley Scott’s swords and sandals sequel (36:54). And, in our HOT TAKE, we dive into some spoilers, just like those sharks divi…

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Episode 181: The Piano Lesson, Bird, No Other Land 1:06:47

7M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

This week, we review the Washington family's August Wilson adaptation THE PIANO LESSON (06:20), Andrea Arnold's latest coming-of-age drama BIRD (22:54), and Berlinale-winning Palestinian documentary NO OTHER LAND (38:20). And, in our HOT TAKE (52:03), Star Wars: Episodes 10-12 are reportedly in the works and Simon Kinberg is set to write the trilog…

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Episode 180: Anora, Heretic, with Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui 1:14:56

7M ago1:14:56

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This week, Hanna speaks to directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui about their documentary SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY (11:59), while we take a whirlwind trip through Sean Baker’s ANORA (27:17) and try to outsmart Hugh Grant in theological horror HERETIC (46:41). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:55), we ask why Quentin Tarantino doesn’t want…

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S5E16 – Jade MacDonald Razvi: Freediving and ‘EH4AR’ 1:33:16

7M ago1:33:16

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Jade MacDonald Razvi is a prominent Australian free diver and occupational therapist. She holds the second deepest dive in Australian history and recently won a bronze medal at the Free Diving World Cup. On this episode we talk about Jade’s growing up and freediving- how it works and how she trains. As well as EH4AR (‘everything happens for a reaso…

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Episode 179: Venom: The Last Dance, Emilia Pérez 1:00:37

7M ago1:00:37

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This week, we say farewell to Eddie and his bestie symbiote in VENOM: THE LAST DANCE (8:45) and take a trip to Mexico with Jacques Audiard’s musical EMILIA PÉREZ (26:16). And, in our HOT TAKE (45:36), we ask, why can’t Marvel seem to make a Blade movie? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.m…

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Episode 178: The Wild Robot, The Apprentice, with Naomi Scott and Chris Sanders 1:17:07

7M ago1:17:07

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This week, Amon speaks to Naomi Scott about horror sequel SMILE 2 (52:46) and Chris Sanders about THE WILD ROBOT (08:31), while we review the new DreamWorks Animation (20:21) and chat THE APPRENTICE (32:29), a portrait of the early years of Donald Trump. And, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:23), on the back of Cynthia Erivo’s comments about Wicked fan edits…

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Episode 177: Timestalker, Transformers One, with Alice Lowe 1:31:32

8M ago1:31:32

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This week, Hanna catches up with Alice Lowe about her latest irreverent comedy TIMESTALKER (11:01) plus we review the film (37:02) and Transformers origin story TRANSFORMERS ONE (52:10). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:16:19), we discuss the critique of actresses like Emma Stone who speak up about the gender disparity in Hollywood but rarely work with fem…

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Episode 176: Joker: Folie à Deux, A Different Man, with Josh Cooley and Lorenzo di Bonaventura 1:20:36

8M ago1:20:36

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This week, Amon talks to TRANSFORMERS ONE director Josh Cooley and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (09:24). Then the team returns to Gotham to see if Todd Phillip's JOKER sequel, FOLIE À DEUX, was worth a revisit (31:29), and we take a sojourn to New York City for A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan (50:38). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:06:30), we…

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037: Tim Meredith & Jenny Haufek | 1:08:24

8M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Hosted by Sam Rae, Contrived & Insufferable is an improv & chat podcast with guests.Sam pitches new goblins, Tim & Jenny compete for the same job.Goblins Podcast: https://x.com/goblinspodJenny's twitter: https://x.com/JenHaufyFollow ContrivedPod: https://x.com/contrivedpodhttps://www.instagram.com/contrivedpod…

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Episode 175: Never Let Go, The Outrun, My Old Ass 1:14:40

8M ago1:14:40

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This week, we watch Halle Berry battle family demons in NEVER LET GO (07:38), take a trip to the Orkneys with Saoirse Ronan for recovery drama THE OUTRUN (21:28), and are paid a visit by future Aubrey Plaza for Megan Park’s MY OLD ASS (39:39). And, in our HOT TAKE (55:28), move out the way, Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom! There’s a new contro…

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Episode 174: His Three Daughters, The Substance, with Azazel Jacobs 1:22:17

8M ago1:22:17

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This week, Amon speaks to writer-director Azazel Jacobs about his grief drama HIS THREE DAUGHTERS (10:23), while we review the film (25:55). Then, we try out Coralie Fargeat’s new body horror, THE SUBSTANCE (40:31). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:03:24), we ask, after James Cameron popped off against his critics, should directors write their own scripts?…

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Episode 173: In Camera, Speak No Evil, with Naqqash Khalid 1:22:32

9M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

This week, Hanna speaks to Naqqash Khalid about his film industry satire IN CAMERA (08:34), while we review the film (33:05). Then we take a visit out to the West country for the horror remake SPEAK NO EVIL (49:22). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:08:39), with the release of the Sir Ian McKellen-fronted The Critic, we talk about how critics are depicted o…

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S5E15 – Leigh Anderson: The Paramedic Mindset 57:22

9M ago57:22

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We first had the privilege of meeting Leigh Anderson on the 2022 Resilience Retreat and have been stoked to stay in touch from there – particularly so given the recent publication of his book, ‘The Paramedic Mindset’. In this episode, Leigh talk with us about that book, as well as his 14+ years as a paramedic. Leigh discusses the ups and downs of t…

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Episode 172: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Firebrand, with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon 1:07:00

9M ago1:07:00

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This week, Amon sits down with stars Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon to talk grief drama HIS THREE DAUGHTERS (6:51); while, hey, it’s showtime, as we review Tim Burton sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (21:38) and Tudor biopic FIREBRAND (39:58). And, in our HOT TAKE, we offer our favourite picks for next month’s London Film Festival (56:54). If you wo…

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Episode 171: Sing Sing, Black Dog, with Clarence Maclin 1:03:04

9M ago1:03:04

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This week, Amon chats to SING SING star Clarence Maclin (09:58) and we review the critically acclaimed prison drama (25:53). Then we hit the road with British indie BLACK DOG (36:12), and in our HOT TAKE (51:22), we look at the habit of cancelling series after one season. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please …

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#260 Malachi Gagnon 47:49

9M ago47:49

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In this episode of Songwriter Trysts, Rae Leigh sits down with the talented Malachi Gagnon to explore his inspiring journey as a singer-songwriter. Hailing from the serene and woodsy landscapes of New Hampshire, Malachi shares how his surroundings fuel his creativity and passion for music. In This Episode: 🏞️ Inspiration from Nature: Malachi talks …

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036: Simon Goodway, Kathy Manson, Tim Meredith 1:27:18

9M ago1:27:18

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Hosted by Sam Rae, Contrived & Insufferable is an Improv and Chat podcast. Simon discusses his favourite bedtime snack, Kathy tells us about her hometown video rental store and Tim is there also.By Sam Rae

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