Best Steve Hackman Podcasts (2025)

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Prince, Luana, Nojah, 5 and Jim Medlyn 30:57

1d ago30:57

30:57

Another one of those mind bending podcasts. We begin by reviewing our visit to Contact In the Desert over the weekend, where we did a lecture and a workshop. (Both are available at the ContactInTheDesert.com website) In our lecture members of the audience asked questions from Jennifer and in the workshop, our moderator on the Flipside brought someo…

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

1d 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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Inside the Art of Celebrity Impressions with Josh Rosen | Tales From Hollywoodland 1:02:39

5d ago1:02:39

1:02:39

In this hilarious and insightful episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, Arthur, Steve, and Julian sit down with master impressionist Josh Rosen to explore the craft of mimicking Hollywood’s biggest stars. From classic legends to today’s A-listers, Josh shares how he perfects his impressions, the challenges of voice work, and the surprising reactions …

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

6d 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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Aaron - Wilson Products 57:53

6d ago57:53

57:53

Send us a text, we want to hear from you! In this conversation, Kevin Johnson interviews Aaron from Wilson Products, discussing his unique journey from appliance repair to becoming a key player in the welding industry. Aaron shares insights into the gas distribution sector, including the complexities of cylinder rental and ownership, the supply cha…

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

9d 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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George Clooney: The Reluctant Movie Star – Tales From Hollywoodland 1:02:18

12d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, Arthur, Steve, and Julian dive deep into the fascinating career of George Clooney, exploring how a charming TV actor became one of Hollywood’s most respected — and reluctant — movie stars. From ER to Ocean’s Eleven and Syriana, the crew unpacks Clooney’s evolution, his approach to fame, his directorial a…

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, Michael Hutchence and Elvis 43:27

13d ago43:27

43:27

A Memorial Day weekend podcast. Michael Hutchence, who passed in 1997 stopped by to say hello. He said that he wanted to "talk about death" but it wasn't until I was uploading this I realized he was referring to "a day where we remember people who have passed away." I mentioned that we had spoken to him briefly before, that transcript is in one of …

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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

16d 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

12d ago39:22

39:22

The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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The Most Sexy Scenes in Cinema History – Tales From Hollywoodland 1:02:42

19d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Things heat up in this sizzling episode of Tales From Hollywoodland as Arthur, Steve, and Julian dive into the most unforgettable and seductive scenes in movie history. From old Hollywood allure to modern-day sensuality, the trio explores how filmmakers have pushed boundaries, stirred controversy, and captivated audiences through iconic moments of …

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Sam Hackman - Fortitude Welding and Fabrication 1:20:15

20d ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Send us a text, we want to hear from you! Kevin Johnson interviews Sam Hackman, a welder and business owner, about his journey in the welding industry. Sam shares his early experiences, challenges transitioning to full-time business, and goals for the future. They discuss field vs. shop work, pricing, scheduling, and the importance of quality and c…

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

17d 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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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, Hira, Mr. Bailey, Robin Williams 29:28

22d ago29:28

29:28

Our host on the flipside, Luana Anders wanted to talk about our upcoming talks at Contact in the Desert on May 30th at 11 am, and May 31st at 11 am. To those fans of the podcast, Luana is our moderator on the flipside. She passed in 1996, but brought Jennifer and I together and has been moderating our discussions for ten years. Today she wanted to …

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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

23d 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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Is There a Doctor In The House - The Best Medical TV Shows of All Time 1:03:26

26d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, Arthur, Steve, and Julian scrub in to discuss the greatest medical TV shows ever made. From the groundbreaking drama of ER and the wit of House to the long-running success of Grey’s Anatomy and the nostalgia of Marcus Welby, M.D., the guys explore how these series captured audiences and redefined televis…

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer, Mother Teresa, Pope Joan, Augustine, Jesus, Jim and Luana 39:05

29d ago39:05

39:05

This is our 2025 Mother's Day special. We didn't plan it that way, but that's what it become. As we've noted in the past, Jennifer and I don't plan any aspect of our podcast other than asking Luana Anders, my pal on the flipside, who wants to come forward and speak with us. Jennifer and I have been doing this weekly for ten years, the past five on …

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

30d 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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Living with Groucho Marx: Actor & Author Steve Stoliar Shares Hollywood Memories | Tales From Hollywoodland 1:02:15

1M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

What was it like to live and work with Groucho Marx? In this captivating episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, Arthur, Steve, and Julian talk with actor and author Steve Stoliar, who shares firsthand stories from his time with the legendary Groucho. From classic Hollywood encounters to personal insights into one of comedy’s most iconic figures, this…

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

1M ago1:57:55

1:57:55

It had to happen: the Empire podcast has finally gone to hell — quite literally in this case, as this particular show is episode 666. Perhaps appropriately, James is in the driving seat for this one, embracing this demonically anointed episode to bring you such thematically-relevant discussions as a Mount Rushmore of movie Satans and an off-topic d…

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Steve - Fly Fab 2:09:05

1M ago2:09:05

2:09:05

Send us a text, we want to hear from you! In this conversation, Kevin Johnson and Steven Sainsbury discuss the journey of building a fabrication business, FlyFab, from its early influences to current operations. They explore the challenges of transitioning from part-time to full-time work, the importance of quality control, and the lessons learned …

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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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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Rich Martini, Luana Anders, Linda Medlyn, Steve Jobs 31:48

1M ago31:48

31:48

On the anniversary of Jennifer's mom's passing, Linda stopped by for a chat about the process. That is - 'How do people offstage reach out to people onstage with coincidence or bits and pieces of memory, so we know they still exist?" In this case, she reminded Jennifer of a dream that she had where she'd seen her parents line dancing - the memory o…

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

1M ago31:57

31:57

The Shameless Plug returns, folks, for a second glorious episode in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down in the podbooth and tell you how (and why) the sausage is made. That sausage being the new issue of Empire, which is on sale now in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. Our dynamic duo talk through the month's big c…

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Greatest Movie Detectives: Uncovering Hollywood’s Most Iconic Sleuths | Tales From Hollywoodland 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Who’s the greatest movie detective of all time? In this episode of The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the crew dives deep into Hollywood’s most legendary sleuths—from hard-boiled noir icons to sharp-witted modern-day investigators. Whether it's Sam Spade, Sherlock Holmes, Philip Marlowe, or Benoit Blanc, the hosts explore what makes these cinema…

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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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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Eddie Hassell, Stephen Hawking, Siskel & Ebert, Luana, Jim 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

Another mind bending foray into the Flipside. First reminding the audience Jennifer and I will be appearing at the Contact In the Desert conference May 30th at 11 am, then Saturday May 31st at 11 am (ContactInTheDesert.com) Today's podcast included a visit from the actor Eddie Hassell who pointed out that he'd turned the lights on and off at his pa…

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The Woman of a Thousand Voices: Marilyn Michaels Talks Comedy, Funny Girl & Stardom | Tales From Hollywoodland 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

In this captivating episode of The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the crew welcomes legendary performer Marilyn Michaels, famously known as The Woman of a Thousand Voices. From her iconic role in the musical Funny Girl to her groundbreaking work in comedy and musical impressions, Marilyn shares unforgettable stories from her storied career. Hear…

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Jon - The Shop inc. 1:33:51

2M ago1:33:51

1:33:51

Send us a text, we want to hear from you! In this conversation, Kevin Johnson and Jon discuss Jon's journey as a professional problem solver in the welding and fabrication industry. Jon shares insights about his business, the challenges he faced in hiring employees, and how he has navigated the complexities of pricing and estimating work. They also…

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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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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Rich Martini, Luana Anders and Samantha the Dolphin 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

Another mind bending podcast. Jennifer had one of her "uncorked" events in Manhattan Beach this past week, and one of the attendees wanted to speak to her pet hamster who had passed away. Jennifer recounts doing that as well as talking to a "tree" in their yard that was ill and about to pass away. We've had multiple conversations both with animals,…

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OJ Simpson: The All-American Media Event – Tales From Hollywoodland 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

In this gripping episode of The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the crew delves into the rise and fall of OJ Simpson, examining how his story became one of the most unforgettable and sensationalized media events in American history. From his celebrated football and acting career to the infamous trial that captivated the world, this episode explor…

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, Tyler Sanders, Heath Ledger, Marilyn Monroe 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

Today's podcast got crowded! We started off by talking about Jennifer's recent visit to the Oprah studios where she participated in a discussion about menopause and at some point Oprah made her way to Jennifer and put her around her and said "thank you." She was referring to a session that Jennifer had done with a friend of Oprah's and the kinds of…

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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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Steve McQueen: The King of Cool – Tales From Hollywoodland 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

In this episode of The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the crew explores the legendary career of Steve McQueen, the iconic actor known as The King of Cool. From his breakout roles in Bullitt, The Great Escape, and The Thomas Crown Affair to his lasting impact on Hollywood and pop culture, they discuss what made McQueen a cinematic legend. Join us…

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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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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders and an orb from another dimension 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

Another one of those mind bending podcasts. It's starts off as we always do, chatting about events of the day and what we've been up to. Jennifer talked about an event recently where she read some friends, and a child came through to talk about their experience being on the planet (in the crib, etc). How uncanny it was because so many of the detail…

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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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The Legendary Career of Gene Hackman - Tales From Hollywoodland 56:30

3M ago56:30

56:30

The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast crew takes a deep dive into the legendary career of Gene Hackman, one of Hollywood’s most versatile and celebrated actors. From his iconic roles in The French Connection, Superman, and Unforgiven to his lasting impact on cinema, they explore the highs of his career and his decision to step away from the spotligh…

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