Best Joseph Gordon Levitt Podcasts (2024)

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Art As We Know It? 1:19:19

23d ago1:19:19

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Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt spends a lot of time thinking about creativity, technology, and how the two collide. In this episode, Joseph shares his thoughts on a not-too-distant future in which AI-generated content will be able to “make people laugh, make people cry, and win all the likes and awards”. He also talks about theater programs in school, …

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Eddie Murphy, Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Screentime. 44:47

15d ago44:47

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This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the one and only Eddie Murphy in what is his only Irish interview along with Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon Levitt about ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ which lands on Netflix on July 3rd. Plus Brian Lloyd reviews all the weeks new cinema releases including Kevin Costner’s new epic western.…

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Jim Parsons: From Dreaming to Doing By Trusting Your Talent and Saying 'Yes' (2022) 1:00:58

1d ago1:00:58

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Jim Parsons is an actor who’s best known for starring as Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory. While many know him as the on-screen super-nerd, he is also a classically trained stage actor. And in this conversation from 2022, Jim reflects on his entire creative journey: from playing the same character for 12 years to embracing new challenges (Hollywood, …

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Microsoft Volume II 4:51:31

11m ago4:51:31

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In 1999, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world. And in 2019, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world, again. But… what happened in the twenty years in between? The answer, as we discovered in our research, is probably not what you think. In this episode we explore and analyze the browser wars and the DOJ case, Wind…

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Skywalkers:A Love Story 47:39

6h ago47:39

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the makers of the new 'high- wire' documentary on Netlfix 'Skywalkers: A Love Story'. Chris Wasser reviews 'Twisters'. Plus Comedian Gearoid Farrelly chats about his favourite film.

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Weird Al Yankovic: Achieving Massive Success by Leaning Into His True (Nerdy) Self (2022) 56:02

8d ago56:02

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Alfred Matthew Yankovic, when he was six years old, was told by his parents to choose between accordion and guitar lessons. “And my parents being the visionaries that they were said, ‘Oh, young Alfred would love to play the accordion.’” Alfred, better known as the chart-topping musician, satirist, and beloved nerd Weird Al Yankovic, told Guy in 202…

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The Commandant's Shadow 48:00

23h ago48:00

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to director Daniela Volker about her poignant documentary “The Commandant’s Shadow” which follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he faces his father’s terrible legacy for the first time. John chats to Ken Sweeny the Show Biz Editor of the Irish Sun about ‘Brats’ on Disney plus which …

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Rashida Jones Almost Gave Up on Acting Before Her Big Break on ‘The Office’ 44:34

16d ago44:34

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Rashida Jones is an actor, writer, and filmmaker best known for her work on ‘The Office’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’. She sits down with Guy to talk about growing up with dreams of being the President, how acting saved her during a bout of depression in college, and almost quitting acting right before the biggest break of her career. Plus, how becom…

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Neil Jordan on the Illusion of Memory 56:21

8d ago56:21

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This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Legendary Director Neil Jordan about his new memoir ‘Amnesiac’. Éanna Hardwicke is the Bafta-nominated actor who chats to John about his new film ‘The Sparrow’ as well as his heartfelt role in Normal People. Plus Chris Wasser on all the new movie releases.

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Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard Worked a Temp Job and “Ate Mustard Sandwiches” in the Band’s Early Days (2023) 1:13:59

30d ago1:13:59

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Ben Gibbard is the voice of the bands Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. He talks about Death Cab’s scrappy start, recording their classic album Transatlanticism, how the band learned to defuse internal tensions, and how he approaches songwriting in middle age. This episode was recorded in 2023. Links from the Show: Ben's Tiny Desk Concert…

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Eloise Bridgerton, TWIG and Why Directors love Motorbikes. 50:53

22d ago50:53

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Bridgerton’s breakout star Claudia Jessie about playing Eloise Bridgerton. There’s a new Irish movie set in Gangland Dublin that’s based on Antigone called ‘TWIG’ and John talks to its writer and director Marian Quinn. Plus Chris Wasser reviews ‘The Bikeriders’ and more.…

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Indie Icon Phil Elverum on Capturing His Life Story in Song 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

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Phil Elverum has recorded more than 40 albums and documented decades of his life in song – first as “The Microphones” and then as “Mount Eerie”. In this episode, Phil talks with Guy about his musical beginnings playing the tuba, the 40-minute song that tells his life story, and the album he wrote about his wife's death – a project that resonated st…

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Star Wars Sisters. 43:57

29d ago43:57

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This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the Creator of the new Star Wars Series on Disney Plus ‘The Acolyte’ Leslye Headland about how she wanted to make a show that mixes Kill Bill and Frozen. John also talks to the show’s star Manny Jacinto. New film releases with ‘Inside Out 2’ and new Nicholas Cage apocalypse horror ‘Arcadian’ are reviewed …

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Storytelling Secrets from Michael Lewis (The Big Short, Moneyball, The Blind Side) 1:14:30

1M ago1:14:30

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Michael Lewis is one of the most successful authors in recent memory. And in this episode, he dives deep into exactly how he tells unforgettable stories… from “Moneyball”, “The Big Short”, and “The Blind Side” – all adopted into feature films – to his newest bestseller, “Going Infinite” (about Sam Bankman-Fried). You’ll learn how to “surf the world…

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Inside the Mind of Ben Platt, the “Dear Evan Hansen” Star 1 Oscar Short of an EGOT (at 30!) 54:44

2M ago54:44

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Ben Platt is an actor, singer, and songwriter who’s quickly become one of the most decorated performers of his generation. He sits down with Guy to talk about his first professional acting role at age 9, breaking out in “Pitch Perfect” and the runaway success of “Dear Evan Hansen,” finding his voice as an “authentically” queer artist, and the secre…

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Starbucks (with Howard Schultz) 3:15:14

1M ago3:15:14

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Starbucks. You’d be hard pressed to name any brand that’s more ubiquitous in the world today. With nearly half a billion global customer purchases per week across its stores and 3rd party retail channels, a significant portion of the human population gets their daily fix in the green and white paper cup. (Including our own Ben Gilbert who famously …

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Matthew Modine and Richard Linklater. 48:38

1M ago48:38

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This week on a busy Screentime John Fardy talks to Benedict Cumberbatch about his role in the new series ‘Eric’ on Netlfix as well as co-stars Gaby Hoffman and McKinley Belcher III and its creator Abi Morgan. John also chats to Matthew Modine about his new cycling-themed sports drama ‘Hard Miles’ as well as working with Stanley Kubrick on 'Full Met…

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Seth Meyers: Lessons in Comedy from 20 Years Inside 30 Rockefeller Plaza (2023) 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Seth Meyers was a key player in creating some of the best seasons of Saturday Night Live. Now he's hosting Late Night in the very same building. In this classic episode from 2023, you’ll hear how his two-person comedy show in Chicago randomly landed him in front of just the right person to get him an audition at SNL. Seth also opens up about the an…

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Mad Max, Piano Dreams and J.LO in Space. 46:06

2M ago46:06

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Colm Quinn about ‘Ransom 79’ the new documentary that details Charlie Bird’s last big story about a massive ransom plan against the Irish State. John also talk to filmmaker Gary Lennon about his film ‘Piano Dreams’ about the dedication and sacrifices involved in the young talented musicians in Ch…

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Michael McDonald: I Went from “Couch Surfing” to Playing Arenas… in Just a Few Days! 1:08:38

2M ago1:08:38

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Michael McDonald brought his legendary singing voice and songwriting talent to not one but two legendary bands: Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, the latter of which earned him a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Michael sits down with Guy to talk about writing classic songs on envelopes and forgetting about them for years; feeling self-consc…

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A 'Cheer'-full New Irish Documentary. 49:23

2M ago49:23

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Tanya Doyle about her documentary 'Eat/Sleep/Cheer/Repeat' all about the Irish Cheerleading Team. With 'Bodkin' reading high in the Netflix charts John talks to its creator Jez Scharf and the show's Exec Producer Alex Metcalf. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the new movies 'If' and 'Hoard'.…

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“Bob Dylan Pushed Me Way Out of My Comfort Zone”: T Bone Burnett, the Mysterious 13X Grammy Winning Producer and Soundtrack Wizard 57:46

2M ago57:46

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T Bone Burnett is one of the most accomplished music producers of the past 50 years. He sits down with Guy to talk about buying a recording studio at age 17; being pushed out of his creative comfort zone by Bob Dylan on the Rolling Thunder Revue tour; building soundtracks for the Coen Brothers and True Detective; and why, at age 76, he’s the happie…

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The Cast of Bridgerton on Screentime. 37:52

2M ago37:52

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This week on Screentime ahead of the release of the first part of Season Three of Bridgerton John Fardy talks to Nicole Coughlan about the life-changing role of Penelope Featherington as well as other cast members like Queen Charlotte played by Golda Rosheuvel as well as showrunner Jess Brownell. John also talks to director Wes Ball about taking ov…

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David Duchovny: His Journey from PhD Student to The X-Files, Why He Writes Novels and Music, and Failure as a "Rich" Experience 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

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David Duchovny sits down with Guy to talk about his wide-ranging creative life. He describes the “gut instinct” that led him to drop out of a Yale literature program and pursue acting; his iconic roles as Agent Mulder in The X-Files and Hank Moody in Californication; why he writes novels and makes music; and embracing failure as a critical learning…

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Will Forte on the Discipline of Saturday Night Live. 46:51

2M ago46:51

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Will Forte, Siobhan Cullen and Robyn Cara about playing the hapless podcasters in the new Netflix series ‘Bodkin’. Niamh O’Reilly tells us what ‘The Fall Guy’ is really like. Plus chef Gary O’Hanlon chats about his favourite movie.

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Lainey Wilson: The Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Who "Felt Like a Complete Outsider Moving to Nashville to Chase My Dreams" (2023) 49:30

3M ago49:30

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Lainey Wilson burst onto the country music scene in 2022 with her album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. But for seven years before that, she struggled to make it in the high-pressure Nashville music scene. And before that, she was a kid from a tiny town in rural Louisiana with a dream of being a country star. In this encore episode from 2023, Lainey join…

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The Beauty of 'That They May Face the Rising Sun'. 53:26

3M ago53:26

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to famed Irish Director Pat Collins about ‘That They May Face the Rising Sun’ the film that’s being called the Irish Movie of the Year. Chris Wasser reviews ‘Challengers’ staring Zendaya as well as ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’. Plus Comedian Anne Gildea chats about her favourite film.…

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Billy Idol: “Underneath the Drugs and Acting Out is Someone Who Really Believes in What He’s Doing” 1:15:52

3M ago1:15:52

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One of the first – and biggest – stars of the MTV era, Billy Idol is nothing short of a rock icon. He sits down with Guy Raz to share how the Sex Pistols inspired him to start a band instead of working for his dad; the stories behind the songs “Dancing with Myself” and “Rebel Yell”; his famously edgy image and lifestyle; and the workout routine tha…

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Microsoft Volume I 4:23:10

3M ago4:23:10

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Microsoft. After nearly a decade of Acquired episodes, we are finally ready to tackle the most valuable company ever created. The company that put a computer on every desk and in every home. The company that invented the software business model. The company that so thoroughly and completely dominated every conceivable competitor that the United Sta…

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Zack Synder on Screentime . 47:43

3M ago47:43

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to Legendary Film Director Zack Synder along with his wife Debra who produces many of his films about their new Netflix Sc-Fi film 'Rebel Moon- Part 2- The Scargiver'. Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'Abigal'. Plus Paddy Breathnach chats about his favourite film.

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Oskar Eustis: Bringing “Hamilton” to the Stage and Making Theater Accessible to All 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

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Oskar Eustis is the Artistic Director at the Public Theater in New York City. He sits down with Guy to talk about “falling into the avant-garde rat hole” early in his career; convincing Lin-Manuel Miranda that Hamilton was more than a concept album; bringing theater to senior centers, women’s shelters, and prisons; and why he believes performing ar…

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Marisa Abela on Playing Amy Winehouse. 49:03

3M ago49:03

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This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to actress Marisa Abela and Director Sam Taylor-Johnson about bringing Amy Winehouse to Life in the new Movie 'Back to Black'. Chris Wasser reviews the week’s new movie releases including the Oscar-nominated 'The Teacher's Lounge.' Plus we profile Marlon Brando; the man who invented modern acting as we know …

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X Ambassadors: How a "Fake Manager" and an Accidental Jeep Jingle Ignited the Band’s Massive Success 1:19:44

4M ago1:19:44

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Sam Harris is the frontman for X Ambassadors, a multi-platinum pop rock trio from Ithaca, New York. Sam sits down with Guy to talk about his bond with his brother and bandmate Casey, who was born blind; how X Ambassadors felt “so not cool” and faced lots of rejection while trying to make it in the Brooklyn indie rock scene of the late 2000s; and ho…

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Did a Boxing Match Start the Celtic Tiger? 50:37

4M ago50:37

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This Week on Screentime John Fardy chats to director Andrew Gallimore about his new documentary 'One Night in Millstreet' that chronicles the remarkable fight between Chris Eubank and Steve Collins back in 1995 in an unlikely venue in Millstreet in Cork. Chris Wasser reviews the new Cinema Releases including 'The First Omen'. Plus Performance Psych…

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Natalie Merchant: Loneliness is My Signal to "Get Busy" and Create 48:27

4M ago48:27

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Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant shot to fame as the lead vocalist for the indie-folk band 10,000 Maniacs, then left the band at the height of their popularity to build a successful solo career. She sits down with Guy to talk about the political concerns that animate her work; what a dinner with Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass taught her about cr…

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The Best Redemption Movies- A Screentime Special. 51:05

4M ago51:05

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This week on Screentime John Fardy does something a little different when he takes a look at the Best Redemption Films and sees how Hollywood depicts 'second chances' and 'salvation'. He's joined by films buffs Chris Wasser and Niamh O'Reilly.

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Rainn Wilson on Becoming Dwight Schrute the “Nerd Bully”, Anxiety, and his Spiritual Reawakening (2023) 1:01:39

4M ago1:01:39

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Actor Rainn Wilson is best known for playing Dwight on "The Office," but in recent years he has become a mental health and spirituality advocate through his books and production company, SoulPancake. He joins Guy to talk about auditioning for the role of Michael Scott, the deep anxiety he faced as a young actor, his ensuing search for inner peace, …

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Jonathan Pryce and Liam Cunningham on ' 3 Body Problem'. 51:28

4M ago51:28

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This week oh Screentime John Fardy chats to Jonathan Pryce and Liam Cunningham about their roles in the new mind-bending Sc-Fi series on Netflix ‘3 Body Problem’. Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘Ghostbusters; Frozen Empire’ and ‘Immaculate’. Plus, the documentary ‘Birdsong’ about One Man’s attempt to record the sound of every species of Irish Bird.…

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From $100k in Debt to #1 Independent Country Artist (NO Record Deal) | Cody Jinks 1:10:14

4M ago1:10:14

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Singer-songwriter Cody Jinks shares his journey from heavy metal frontman and part-time bouncer and forklift driver to country music’s top independent artist. He talks about enduring years of poverty in order to keep 100% ownership over his publishing (“it was worth it”); how he wrote the 2x-platinum track “Loud & Heavy”; finding sobriety; and evol…

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Renaissance Technologies 3:10:19

4M ago3:10:19

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Renaissance Technologies is the best performing investment firm of all time. And yet no one at RenTec would consider themselves an “investor”, at least in any traditional sense of the word. It’d rather be more accurate to call them scientists — scientists who’ve discovered a system of math, computers and artificial intelligence that has evolved int…

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Joely Richardson on The Golden Age of TV. 44:24

4M ago44:24

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Iconic Actress Joely Richardson about her role in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentleman' on Netflix as well as he famous acting family. With the release of the new movie 'Irish Wish' John talks to Lindsay Lohan's Love Interest Ed Speleers. Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'Drive-Away Dolls'. Plus DJ Ed Smith chats about his…

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Louis Cato: Stephen Colbert’s Soulful Band Leader on Spiritual Music, Lessons from a Near-Death Experience, and Becoming Himself on Stage 1:17:59

4M ago1:17:59

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Every weeknight, Louis Cato performs live in front of a few million people as the band leader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He arranges the tunes, sets the tone, and plays multiple instruments himself; Colbert calls him a “musical genius”. Today, Louis talks about the multi-decade journey that led him here – from listening to “only Jesus …

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Ray Winstone on Screentime. 42:25

5M ago42:25

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Ray Winstone about his role in the new Guy Ritchie Netflix series 'The Gentlemen'. John also talks to other cast members Max Beesley and Kaya Scodelario. We also here from Oscar Nominated Director Ava DuVernay about her new film 'Origin'.

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Viral Music Phenom Jacob Collier: This “Life-Changing” Moment Unlocked New Creative Powers 1:05:28

5M ago1:05:28

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Jacob Collier has been called the “Mozart of Gen Z” by the New York Times. As a teen, his one-man-band performances went viral and led to a cold email from (and friendship with) music legend Quincy Jones – something he discusses in this episode. He also talks about his childhood, where he gets his ideas, why doesn’t make pop hits, and his most rece…

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Stellan Skarsgård on Dune, Mamma Mia and Raising Eight Children. 51:16

5M ago51:16

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This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Stellan Skarsgård about his role as the Baron in Dune Part 2' as well as roles in 'Mamma Mia' and 'Good Will Hunting'. Chris Wasser reviews Adam Sandler's 'Spaceman' as well as 'Brendan Gleeson's Farwell to Hughes's'. Plus Mairead Ronan and Jenny Kelly both discuss their favourite movies. '…

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Songwriting Secrets Behind 70 BILLION Streams: Ryan Tedder (2023) 57:34

5M ago57:34

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Ryan Tedder is the lead singer of OneRepublic and the producer and songwriter behind countless hits including Adele’s Rumor Has It and Beyonce’s Halo. Tedder even sold his own catalog for a reported $200 million. He joins Guy to talk about growing up in a religious family, tackling his stagefright (“I was shaking backstage”), using personal experie…

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Jared Harris on Screentime. 48:59

5M ago48:59

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Jared Harris about his new film ‘Reawakening’ which gets its World Premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival this weekend and Jared also chats about some career highlights including ‘Mad Men’. Niamh O’Reilly reviews the new Jessie Buckley film ‘Wicked Little Letters’. Plus Impressionist Al Foran …

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Hilary Swank: Moving to Hollywood with $75 and Whether She’d Do “Boys Don’t Cry” Today 45:39

5M ago45:39

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Hilary Swank is one of just 14 women to win not one but two Academy Awards for Best Actress (Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby). And as you’ll learn today, her life story just as remarkable as her career: from growing up in a trailer park (“it was no big deal”) to moving to L.A. as a teenager and living with her mom in their car for a time while …

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Hermès 4:09:36

5M ago4:09:36

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In luxury, there’s Hermès… and there’s everyone else. Stewarded by one French family over six generations, Hermès sells the absolute pinnacle of the French luxury dream. Loyal clients will wait years simply for the opportunity to buy one of the company’s flagship Birkin or Kelly bags. Unlike every other luxury brand, Hermès: Doesn’t increase supply…

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Why Do We Watch War Movies? 58:36

5M ago58:36

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This week on Screentime John Fardy takes a look at how War is portrayed by Hollywood when he talks to legendary film writer and critic David Thomson about his new book ‘The Fatal Alliance: A Century of War on Film’. Irish Actor Rory Keenan chats about his role in RTE’S new crime drama ‘Blackshore’. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the new Bob Marley Bio-P…

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