Best Helen M. Ryan Podcasts (2024)

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#630 ft. Paul Feig, Henry Selick & Teri Hatcher 1:52:20

32m ago1:52:20

1:52:20

This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down on Zoom with Mr. Fitz, aka Paul Feig, the dapper and debonair director of Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat and new action-comedy Jackpot!, to talk about working with Awkwafina and John Cena, the difficulties of getting an original movie off the ground, and whether Feig could murder somebody for money.…

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#629 ft. M. Night Shyamalan & Josh Hartnett, Dafne Keen, Ryan Reynolds & Shawn Levy 1:59:29

4d ago1:59:29

1:59:29

This week's Empire Podcast is jam-packed full of goodness, including three tremendous interviews well worth your time. First off, Alex Godfrey sits down with M. Night Shyamalan and Josh Hartnett to discuss their first film together, Trap, and talk about why it's taken them so long to work together. [19:49 - 37:12 approx] Then, Dafne Keen pops into …

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#628 ft. Joan Chen, Walter Murch 1:46:51

11d ago1:46:51

1:46:51

It's Doomsday on the Empire Podcast, folks. In the wake of the bombshell news that Robert Downey Jr. is going to return to the MCU, not as Tony Stark but as the new big bad, Doctor Doom, many of you asked that we record a special podcast dedicated to the news. Sadly, we were unable to do that, but we make up for it on this week's episode, as Chris …

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#627 ft. Shawn Levy & Joachim Ronning 1:44:02

21d ago1:44:02

1:44:02

Let's effin' go! (We're pretty sure we're not allowed to swear in the blurbs, dagnammit!) This week sees the long-awaited release of Deadpool & Wolverine, in which Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman team up for a swear'n'slash session for the ages, and in this week's episode of the Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down for a lovely non-spoilerific cha…

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#626 ft. Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones & Anthony Ramos, June Squibb, Lee Isaac Chung 1:59:50

25d ago1:59:50

1:59:50

It's another guestapalooza on this week's Empire Podcast, as Chris Hewitt has lovely chats with Twisters stars Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Phizzy Pigtails aficionado Anthony Ramos [19:46 - 35:02 approx], and their director Lee Isaac Chung [1:39:17 - 1:56:06 approx]; and Beth Webb has a lovely audience with the marvellous June Squibb, star o…

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#625 ft. Maika Monroe, Griffin Dunne 1:47:05

1M ago1:47:05

1:47:05

This week's Empire Podcast has another brace of cracking guests, as Maika Monroe returns to the show to talk about her terrifying new horror film, Longlegs [25:43 - 39:01 approx], and inadvertently inspires Chris Hewitt to launch the Empire Podcast Hall Of Fame for repeat guests. Meanwhile, making his debut on the pod is the great Griffin Dunne, st…

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#624 ft. Mia Goth 1:21:38

1M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Maxxxine marks the conclusion of Ti West's horror trilogy that began with X, and continued with the prequel Pearl. Co-stars come and co-stars go, in a bloody fashion more often than not, but Mia Goth is at the centre of all three, as porn star-turned-Final Girl Maxine and elderly psycho killer Pearl in X, a younger Pearl in the prequel, and now an …

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#623 ft. Michael Sarnoski, Jesse Plemons & Yorgos Lanthimos, Adil & Bilall 1:54:58

2M ago1:54:58

1:54:58

We're back in the multi-guest business with this week's episode of the Empire Podcast, folks. First, Ben Travis has a very hushed Zoom chat with A Quiet Place: Day One director, Michael Sarnoski. [22:46 - 40:44 approx] Then, Sophie Butcher talks to Kinds Of Kindness director and star duo, Yorgos Lanthimos and Jesse Plemons. [1:00:42 - 1:15:24 appro…

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#622 — Jeff Nichols 1:30:33

2M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Vroom vroom! This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is something of a rarity, as we only have one guest. But what a guest it is, as Jeff Nichols, director of Take Shelter, Midnight Special and Mud, tells Helen O'Hara all about working with motorcycles and movie stars on his new movie, The Bikeriders. Then, in the podbooth, Chris Hewitt hosts and…

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#621 — Richard Linklater, Stephen Fry 1:50:18

2M ago1:50:18

1:50:18

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast invites you to settle into a pair of cracking interviews — first, Ben Travis has a sit-down [22:48 - 42:49 approx] with Richard Linklater, director of the excellent Hit Man (now on Netflix), then Chris Hewitt has a bonny time with the wonderfully loquacious Stephen Fry, star of this week's drama, Treasure. …

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#620 — Jerry Bruckheimer, M. Night Shyamalan & Ishana Night Shyamalan, Viggo Mortensen 1:56:25

2M ago1:56:25

1:56:25

It's another bumper, jam-packed edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, with four wonderful guests. First, legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who has both Young Woman And The Sea and Bad Boys: Ride Or Die in cinemas right now, shares some of the secrets of his success with Alex Godfrey. [21:13 - 38:36 approx] Then, John Nugent has an aud…

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An Empire Podcast Preview Special: The Acolyte ft. Leslye Headland, Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto 1:04:44

3M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

The Acolyte is the latest Star Wars live-action show to hit Disney+ (its first two episodes, out of eight, drop on June 5th), and promises to be one of the most exciting additions yet to that galaxy far, far away. Part murder mystery, part exploration of the High Republic and a time when the Jedi were in their pomp, and the Sith were just beginning…

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#619 — Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, Daisy Ridley 1:47:47

2M ago1:47:47

1:47:47

The Empire Podcast delivers yet another cracker this week, folks. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt has a lovely Zoom chat with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, the husband-wife screenwriting team who have become the producers and custodians of the Planet Of The Apes franchise. Here, Chris chats to the pair about how they revived the Apes franchise, how they b…

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#618 — George Miller 1:43:18

3M ago1:43:18

1:43:18

On this week's episode of the Empire Podcast, the doctor is in. Doctor George Miller, that is, as the MD turned visionary director returns to the big screen with his latest slice of post-apocalyptic madness, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. So, naturally, our Chris Hewitt went along and had a big old chat with Dr. George, as we're reliably informed they ca…

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#617 — John Krasinski, Ben Schwartz 1:41:44

3M ago1:41:44

1:41:44

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast asks the question: 'what if an interview started off the rails and went from there?' And answers it with a tremendously fun and, at times, utterly chaotic, interview between our Chris Hewitt and John Krasinski, writer/director/star of new fantasy movie IF. To listen to the most expensive interview of all ti…

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35 (w music): 10-Minute Power Walk Workout 9:19

3M ago9:19

9:19

Hey Walkers! Ready to get some steps in? Here's a walking workout that not only gets your heart pumping, but also gives you an energizing boost... in 10 minutes or less. Get moving during lunch, after dinner, or during a break. This podcast for walking has upbeat background walking music to keep you on tempo. And guess what? You don't have to walk …

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Ben Schwartz: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 46:00

3M ago46:00

46:00

Ben Schwartz isn't just a terrifically funny actor (he's Jean-Ralphio in Parks & Rec, for the love of Pete!), insanely gifted VoiceOver artist (he's the voice of Sonic, for the love of Knuckles!), writer (he helped write dialogue for C-3PO in J.J. Abrams' Star Wars movies, for the love of Babu Frik!) and all-round geek. He's also one of the greates…

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#616 — Josh O'Connor, Owen Teague, Freya Allan & Kevin Durand, Michael Lindsay-Hogg 1:54:42

3M ago1:54:42

1:54:42

Another guestapalooza on this week's Empire Podcast, folks! First up, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat with Josh O'Connor — not about his talk-of-the-town tennis movie, Challengers, but his new film, Alice Rorhwacher's La Chimera, for which O'Connor learned Italian and, effectively, manifested into his life by way of a letter. [20:12 - 35:25 approx] …

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Sands Film Festival 2024 Special ft. Joe & Anthony Russo, Debra Zane, Alan Silvestri & Ania Trzebiatowska 1:25:10

3M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

The St. Andrews International Film Festival — or Sands, for short — is now in its third year, bringing some amazing films and filmmakers to the beautiful Scottish town of St. Andrews. It's already something of a tradition for the Empire Podcast's Chris Hewitt to pop up there and have a natter with some of those filmmakers, including Joe Russo, who …

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#615 — Rose Glass, Winston Duke 1:37:54

3M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

It's another cracking episode of the Empire Podcast, folks, as Rose Glass, director of Love Lies Bleeding, becomes the first guest to pop into our brand new studio, as she tells Sophie Butcher all about the brilliant and bizarre thriller that is her follow-up to Saint Maud. And Chris Hewitt has a fun and frank chat with the wonderful Winston Duke, …

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#614 — Mike Faist, Kerry Condon 1:47:51

4M ago1:47:51

1:47:51

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is a smash, folks. First off, Alex Godfrey talks to ace actor Mike Faist, star of Luca Guadagnino's new tennis movie, Challengers [23:12 - 37:33 approx.], and then Chris Hewitt has a Zoom session (apologies if the sound is slightly distorted — tech issues) with Kerry Condon, Oscar-nominated star of The Bans…

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#613 — Dan Stevens, Ed Skrein & Fra Fee, Alex Garland 1:54:22

4M ago1:54:22

1:54:22

Phew! After last week's single-guest situation, we're back to our bumper-sized best on this week's Empire Podcast. One of our favourite interviewees, Dan Stevens, returns to the pod after a brief hiatus, to tell Chris Hewitt all about his new film, Abigail, and his all-timer of a character intro in Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. Warning: Chris an…

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#612 — Marisa Abela 1:21:34

4M ago1:21:34

1:21:34

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is perhaps less jam-packed and bumper-sized than normal, as we only have one guest. But what a guest, as Marisa Abela — terrific as Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson's Back To Black, the biopic of the iconic singer — talks to Chris Hewitt about the role, from the moment she got it to the gift she received…

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#611 — Jordan Peele, Rufus Sewell & Philip Martin, Nell Tiger Free & Bill Nighy 2:00:30

5M ago2:00:30

2:00:30

This week's Empire Podcast has more guests than the Overlook Hotel, all chatting to Chris Hewitt about their new movies. First, producer Jordan Peele tells Chris why he was so taken by Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, that he came on board to help it get a theatrical release. Plus, they also talk why Peele is no longer acting. [15:40 - 30…

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#610 — Cynthia Erivo, Luke Evans 1:39:16

5M ago1:39:16

1:39:16

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is brought to you by the letter E, as Cynthia Erivo and Luke Evans join Chris Hewitt to talk about their new projects. First up, Erivo talks about her astonishing performance in Drift, which she also produced, and in particular one harrowing scene, and its impact upon her. It's an incredibly intense and hon…

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#609 — Sydney Sweeney, David Dastmalchian, Ernie Hudson 1:55:45

5M ago1:55:45

1:55:45

Halloween isn't for another few months, but this week's Empire Podcast delivers a hat-trick of horrors nonetheless, as Chris Hewitt has spooky sitdowns on Zoom with the stars of three scary fillums that are all out this week. First, Sydney Sweeney, star and producer of nun-more-black horror, Immaculate, talks about sticking the landing and possessi…

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#608 — Ethan Coen & Tricia Cooke, Phillip Noyce 1:42:44

5M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

While we're waiting patiently for Joel and Ethan Coen to reunite as the filmmaking entity known as the Coen Brothers, can we interest you in the Coen Brother and Sister-in-Law? For Ethan Coen and his wife, Tricia Cooke, have teamed up to make the rambunctious road trip comedy, Drive Away Dolls, and on this week's episode they tell John Nugent about…

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#607 — Robin Wright, DeWanda Wise 1:40:10

6M ago1:40:10

1:40:10

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara and James Dyer cram into the podbooth just minutes after returning to London from a live show in Norwich, which was part of the pod's March tour (tickets still available for Sheffield, Dublin, and Salford via empireonline.com/podtour!). And, despite their exhaustion, they thr…

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34A (w music): 10-Minute Quick Refreshing Walk 14:21

6M ago14:21

14:21

Hey Walkers! Today’s walking workout is quick and energizing. Improve your mood, laser focus, and feel more creative, all in just 10 minutes. Walking is like a natural espresso shot for your mind and body– minus the caffeine crash. Whether you're squeezing in a walk during a break or just before a presentation, or while your kids are doing their ho…

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34B (no music): 10-Minute Quick Refreshing Walk 14:21

6M ago14:21

14:21

Hey Walkers! This energizing walking workout will boost your mood, help you get focused, and start those creative juices flowing… all in just 10 minutes. Walking can be your brain's espresso shot – minus the caffeine crash, of course. Whether it's squeezing in a walk during lunch breaks, just before that big meeting, or after your kids go to bed, y…

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Talking About The Star Wars Prequels: An Empire Podcast Special 54:21

6M ago54:21

54:21

The new issue of Empire — on sale now at all good, evil and intergalactic newsagents — is something of a celebration of 25 years of the Star Wars prequels, George Lucas' trilogy of movies that began with The Phantom Menace in 1999 and concluded with Revenge Of The Sith, Order 66 and all that, in 2005. Since then, the prequels have generated more de…

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#606 — Josh Brolin, Adam Sandler & Paul Dano 1:37:28

6M ago1:37:28

1:37:28

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is perfectly balanced, as all things should be. In the first half, Chris Hewitt sits down with ol' Thanos himself, aka the one and only Josh Brolin, for a wide-ranging conversation that takes in birthday parties, Brolin's growth as an actor, his aversion to compliments, and his return as the indefatigable G…

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FX's Shōgun: An Empire & Pilot TV Podcast Special, In Association With Disney+ 1:03:01

6M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

There can be only one thing more exciting than James Clavell’s Shōgun getting a brand new TV adaptation on Disney+, and that’s a special Pilot TV/Empire crossover podcast recorded to mark the occasion! Join Chris Hewitt, James Dyer and Nick de Semlyen as they get together to talk all things Japanese, Nick’s epic read of Clavell’s 1300 page book, an…

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#605 — Jessica Chastain & Peter Sarsgaard, Wim Wenders, Fernando Meirelles 1:54:49

6M ago1:54:49

1:54:49

It's another jam-packed episode of the Empire Podcast this week, folks. Our guest cup certainly overfloweth, as Olly Richards sits down on Zoom with Memory stars Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard (21:17 - 37:40 approx.), Ian Freer talks Kurosawa, Columbo, German goalkeepers and Japanese toilets with the legendary director Wim Wenders (58:36 - 1:…

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#604 — Kingsley Ben-Adir, Tahar Rahim 1:44:10

6M ago1:44:10

1:44:10

This week's Empire Podcast brings you a double bill of wonderful actors, nattering away about their latest projects. How lovely. First up, Kingsley Ben-Adir talks to Amon Warmann about Bob Marley: One Love, the film that shines the spotlight on two pivotal years in the life of the legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, and the madness of being part o…

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#603 — Jeffrey Wright, Sean Durkin & Zac Efron 1:47:41

6M ago1:47:41

1:47:41

Another week, another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, and once again we're joined by some cracking guests. First, Jeffrey Wright, the freshly Oscar-nominated star of American Fiction, joins Chris Hewitt to talk about that movie, his working practices, the film's unusual original title, and more. (30:37 - 48:53)Then Alex Godfrey sits down on Z…

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#602 — Henry Cavill & Sam Rockwell, Kumail Nanjiani 1:44:59

7M ago1:44:59

1:44:59

The greater the spy movie, the bigger the guests. That's the motto of this week's Empire Podcast, as Chris Hewitt sits down with Henry Cavill and Sam Rockwell, stars of Matthew Vaughn's new spy caper Argylle, for a fun chat about dancing, fighting, and novelists. (23:46 - 40:04) Chris is also joined by the wonderful Kumail Nanjiani, who returns to …

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Cartoon Saloon: An Empire Podcast Special 51:00

7M ago51:00

51:00

We love the Irish animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, at Empire. And we're not alone — the Kilkenny-based marvels behind the likes of Song Of The Sea, Wolfwalkers, and The Secret Of Kells recently had a BFI season devoted to their exploits, and to mark the beginning of their 25th anniversary. And in this very special edition of the Empire Podcast, He…

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#601 — Blitz Bazawule, Paul Giamatti & Alexander Payne, Andrew Scott & Paul Mescal 2:08:23

7M ago2:08:23

2:08:23

After last week's triumphant live show to mark episode 600, the Empire Podcast team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — return to the safety of the podbooth this week to kick off the road to 700... but we're not exactly skimping on the guests. First, Blitz Bazawule, director of The Colour Purple, tells Helen all about how h…

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#600 (Live At Kings Place, London) — Tom Hiddleston, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Ray Winstone 2:42:11

7M ago2:42:11

2:42:11

Another landmark live show for the Empire Podcast saw a capacity crowd cram themselves into Hall One at our spiritual home of Kings Place, London, to celebrate Episode 600. And we brought along some exceptional star guests as well, as Tom Hiddleston — Loki himself — popped in for an extended chat about the God Of Mischief, and other animals, with C…

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33B (no music): Combat Fatigue and Get Your Energy Back 31:18

7M ago31:18

31:18

Feeling drained and unmotivated? Join me for a refreshing, information-packed coached walk where we'll uncover simple hacks to zap fatigue and boost your energy. This walking workout podcast episode gives you real life, practical tips to help you get more energy including: Energy boosters Movement moments: Small bursts of movement throughout your d…

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33A (w music): Fight Fatigue and Get Your Energy Back 32:08

7M ago32:08

32:08

Feeling unmotivated and drained? Head out on a coached walk with me, where we'll chat about practical hacks to banish fatigue and bring up your energy levels. In this walking workout podcast episode, discover real-life tips to give you an energy boost, including: It’s all about the burst: Experience the power of small bursts of movement throughout …

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#599 — George Clooney & Callum Turner, Kevin Hart & Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Dan Levy 2:05:40

7M ago2:05:40

2:05:40

We have a veritable guestapalooza this week as George Clooney and Callum Turner join us to talk The Boys In The Boat, Kevin Hart and Gugu Mbatha-Raw give us the lowdown on F. Gary Gray's heist movie Lift, and Dan Levy chats about his directorial debut Good Grief. Other than that, it's another fireside chat with just Helen and James this week as the…

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Echo Preview Special ft. Sydney Freeland 20:49

8M ago20:49

20:49

Echo, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe show to debut on Disney+, continues the story of Maya Lopez, the deaf, Native American vigilante whom we met back in Hawkeye. And in this very special preview interview with Sydney Freeland, the Navajo filmmaker who is one of the show's directors, Chris Hewitt discovers just what we can expect from this fi…

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Breathing to Reduce Stress and Sleep Faster (no walking) - Walking Challenge Day 7 10:14

8M ago10:14

10:14

Day 7 of our walking challenge is all about breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to soothe your mind and body. There is no coached walk in this episode. It's all about the R&R. We’re going to practice a variety of breathing patterns (including 4-7-8, which will help you drift off to sleep), and some progressive relaxation. Deep Belly Breaths…

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Walking Workout with Family or Dog - Walking Challenge Day 6 17:58

8M ago17:58

17:58

In Day 6 of our walking challenge, we’re ditching solo walks and turning our strolls into calorie-blasting walking workouts for the whole family (furry family members and friends, too). Keeping things fun and ever-changing is how you create a consistent walking habit. Highlights: Groups walks: Strengthen bonds with family and friends: Share laughte…

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#598 — Joel Edgerton, JA Bayona 1:37:11

8M ago1:37:11

1:37:11

Happy New Year! With just two shows until 600, The Empire podcast crashes back into your feeds this week. Well, two thirds of it does because Chris is on holiday, leaving Helen and James to hold down the fort. And by that we mean have a cosy fireside discussion about all the fantasy books they devoured over Christmas, along with assorted stories of…

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Easy Ways to Incorporate Walking Into Your Day - Walking Challenge Day 5 17:04

8M ago17:04

17:04

Should you walk in the morning if you're a night person? Should you walk at night if your an early riser? Or should you stick to listening to your body clock? Today we spill the beans on invigorating morning routines and soothing evening rituals. Learn the "wake and walk" strategy for mornings - even if you’re not a morning person - and get ideas f…

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When Is the Best Time to Go for a Walk? - Walking Challenge Day 4 15:44

8M ago15:44

15:44

Forget Fight Club, let's talk walk club. Dive into the mood-boosting benefits of morning walks and the stress-melting magic of evening strolls. Find your flow, embrace consistency, and celebrate every stride. This is day 4 of the walking workout challenge, part of the Walking and Talking with Helen podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn the best ti…

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The Power of Setting Intentions -Walking Challenge Day 3 20:03

8M ago20:03

20:03

Power Up Your Walk with Intentions Ready to turn your daily stroll into a superpower walking workout session? Slip on your walking shoes for Day 3 of the Walking Challenge, where we're all about setting intentions for a walk that rocks. Before you lace up: Blast "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen (seriously, it works!) to get you motivated to walk. Get t…

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