Best Ben Wood Johnson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 116: THE EXORCISM's Adam Goldberg talks Russell Crowe and forgiveness 9:15

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In THE EXORCISM, Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe) is an actor who’s struggling to find work. When he finally lands a role in a supernatural horror film, he believes he may have found a role that can help him rebuild his career. When his estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins) arrives, Anthony begins to show signs of the addition that drove his family…

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Episode 107: 1on1 with Rebecca Snow & Jett Klyne (THE BOY IN THE WOODS) 15:37

23h ago15:37

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In this 1on1, we speak to Snow and Kayne about 'becoming Max', the power of shame and the relationships between suffering and faith.

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Episode 115: IF's Cailey Fleming talks about keeping our sense of wonder 7:26

2d ago7:26

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In IF, Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a young woman facing hard realities about growing up. When she stumbles into the world of Imaginary Friends (IFs), she's invited to face the world with new perspective, even in the midst of hard times. In this 1on1, we speak to Fleming about keeping our sense of wonder, working with CGI and the stories we tell ourselv…

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Mary Sohn, Our Close Friend 43:55

2d ago43:55

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The Boys help MARY SOHN enter the lucrative world of podcast adaptations. Check out the new summer edition of the Hat Pack Hat HERE Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off yo…

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Episode 114: Scott Edelman talks about the look of Anxiety (INSIDE OUT 2) 4:57

4d ago4:57

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With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to INSIDE OUT 2's Simulation Lead Technical Direc…

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Episode 113: John Hoffman brings Anxiety to life in INSIDE OUT 2 6:10

6d ago6:10

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With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to John Hoffman, INSIDE OUT 2's story supervisor,…

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Rekha Shankar, Our Close Friend 47:07

9d ago47:07

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The Boys welcome back REKHA SHANKAR to help promote their live show with the Doughboys this Friday! Tickets available HERE! PROMO PIC (SPOILER) Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm Fi…

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Episode 112: GS Sommers, Stefanie Estes & Michael X. Sommers battle the ghosts of the past 17:53

9d ago17:53

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Directed by GS Sommers, WILD EYED & WICKED tells the story of Lily, a young woman who's haunted by visions of her deceased mother (Stefanie Estes). As she attempts to deal with her estranged father (Michael X. Sommers), Lily must battle with the ghosts of her past in a way that may change her life forever.…

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Episode 111: Ben Ducoff & Amnon Carmi talk about addiction and working with teens (YANIV) 15:15

10d ago15:15

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Co-written by Amnon Carmi and Ben Ducoff, YANIV is tells the hilarious story of two men who break into a high stakes card tournament to win back their school's art budget. In this 1on1, we speak to Ducoff and Carmi about doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, the joy of working with their students and telling stories of addiction. YANIV is no…

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Jen D’Angelo, Our Awards Shows Friend 45:11

18d ago45:11

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The Boys and JEN D’ANGELO fix the awards shows. See Hollywood Handbook live and streaming Fri, June 14th at 7:30 pm PST at Dynasty Typewriter with special guests Doughboys! Get tickets HERE! Also make sure to get the new Summer Edition of the Hat Pack Hat HERE! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate H…

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We're Going on a Summer Break! 2:31

22d ago2:31

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We are going on a summer break! There will be no new episodes June and July 2024. We will be returning in August with bonus Patreon episodes, and back full-time in September. If you are a Patreon subscriber, we will be pausing all payments for June and July. You don’t need to do anything—it will be paused and you won’t be charged! If you are not a …

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87. When Paul Simon Met Carrie Fisher TEASER 7:34

22d ago7:34

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“One and one-half wandering Jews returned to their natural coasts,” Paul Simon wrote in 1983. “To resume old acquaintances and step out occasionally…and speculate who had been damaged the most.” Here Paul Simon was undeniably singing about Carrie Fisher in his song, “Hearts and Bones.” The ex-Simon and Garfunkler had been on-and-off with Carrie Fis…

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PROMO: Hollywood Handbook Live Show with Doughboys on June 14th! 4:11

22d ago4:11

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See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed Fri, June 14th at 7:30 pm PST at Dynasty Typewriter with special guests Doughboys! Get tickets HERE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 110: Inside Out '24: Regan Latimer explains BULLETPROOF: THE LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT 26:09

23d ago26:09

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Directed by Regan Latimer, Bulletproof: The Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot explores the nature of Queer representation in television. Fueled by animation, clips from the past and present and multiple interviews with televisions insiders and fans, the series steps into the power of media to help us understand and empower who we are. In this 1…

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Bobby Moynihan, Our Possible Halftime Show Friend 50:35

23d ago50:35

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The Boys audition BOBBY MOYNIHAN to perform at next year’s Super Bowl Halftime show. Check out Bobby in the new movie Unfrosted. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Polic…

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Episode 109: Colette Johnson-Vosberg, Karen Ford & Cathy Lebel talk about being authentic in UNUSUALLY NORMAL 25:36

25d ago25:36

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Premiering at Inside Out 2024, UNUSUALLY NORMAL explores the heart and soul of 'Canada's Gayest Family' as they share about their loving journey together and the obstacles that they faced along the way. Directed by Colette Johnson-Vosberg, NORMAL explores the beautiful relationships in a family that includes three generations of gay women in the sa…

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Episode 108: Harrison Xu & Ivan Leung talk about their EXTREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC 21:21

26d ago21:21

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Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung have an extremely unique dynamic between them... and it's also the title of their latest film. Premiering at Inside Out '24, EXTEREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC tells the story of two best friends who decide to commemorate their friendship by making a movie together right before one of them moves away. But, one of them has a secret…

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86. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Richard Burton 1:33:56

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They were called “the couple of the century.” They made eleven films together. The term “paparazzi” was even coined for them! It’s the one and only Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The world could not get enough of “Liz & Dick” throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Their tumultuous relationship that spanned thirteen years and two marriages—and lots of …

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David Brown, Our Jury Duty Friend 43:36

1M ago43:36

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The Boys help DAVID BROWN take full credit for Jury Duty. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/…

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Episode 106: Greg Wooldridge and Paul Crowder talk what it takes to be in THE BLUE ANGELS 6:34

1M ago6:34

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With the new documentary THE BLUE ANGELS, director Paul Crowder chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels them. In this 1on1, Dave Voigt speaks to former Blue Angel Greg Wooldridg…

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85. When Sarah Jessica Parker Met Robert Downey Jr. TEASER 7:45

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In today's episode, we’re making our hair big and puffy to head back to the 1980s, where we meet a young Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. Long before they became household names, these three-named celebrities met as aspiring actors and dated for nearly a decade. While "Sex & The City" explores dating in your 30s, this episode touches on t…

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Jeremy Levick and Rajat Suresh, Our Diss Track Friends 44:15

1M ago44:15

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The Boys welcome back JEREMY LEVICK and RAJAT SURESH to discuss the rules for their diss track. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Episode 105: SF Radio 10:15 X-MEN '97 and Fighting for Freedom 1:16:54

1M ago1:16:54

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With the release of X-MEN '97, Marvel revives more than the show's classic theme. Conversations about injustice, freedom and acceptance have always been embedded within the series, creating a legacy of hope for the disenfranchised. This week, Miriam Ibrahim, Dina Hamdieh and Raevin Larue reunite to talk with Steve about the real power of the X-Men …

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84. When Prince Edward VIII Met Wallis Simpson 1:05:17

1M ago1:05:17

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Mel has been rewatching Season 1 of The Crown and felt inspired to cover Prince Edward VIII’s controversial relationship with American socialite Wallis Simpson. History remembers the short-lived king abdicating the throne of England after his family and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin disapproved of him marrying the 2x divorcee. On the surface, thei…

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Griffin Newman, Our Close Friend Again 53:48

1M ago53:48

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The Boys lock down GRIFFIN NEWMAN on Draft Day and discuss what’s next on Blank Check. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

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Episode 104: 1on1 with Greg Jacobs (THE HERE NOW PROJECT) 18:39

2M ago18:39

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Directed by Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, The Here Now Project take a look at the year 2021 from an environmental perspective. Having compiled incredible footage shot by everyday people from all walks of life, the film chronicles the state of our climate reality and calls for us to band together in unity. In this 1on1, we speak to Jacobs about what s…

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Episode 103: 1on1 with Simon Cellan Jones (ARTHUR THE KING) 10:23

2M ago10:23

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Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, ARTHUR THE KING follows Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg), an ultimate racer who left the sport in shame. When one last chance to secure his legacy presents itself, he fights to secure a sponsor and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominic…

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Episode 102: 1on1 with Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker (CAROL DODA: TOPLESS AT THE CONDOR) 16:40

2M ago16:40

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Directed by Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker, Carol Doda: Topless at the Condor transports the viewer back to San Francisco in the 1960s. Here, we meet Carol Doda, the first dancer to go topless in the booming nightclub scene. In doing so, Doda became an overnight sensation and struck a blow for gender equality (both legally and culturally) that …

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Episode 101: 1on1 with Sarah Fisher & Karen Kingsbury (SOMEONE LIKE YOU) 18:17

2M ago18:17

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In SOMEONE LIKE YOU, rural architect Dawson Gage (Jake Allyn) has always been in love with London Quinn (Sarah Fisher), even if she hasn’t felt the same. Now, a decade later, the two finally seem to be on the same page romantically… when suddenly tragedy strikes and that opportunity is lost. But Dawson yearns to find some piece of her and, upon dis…

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Episode 100: 1on1 with Elizabeth Hurley & Damian Hurley (STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL) 8:31

2M ago8:31

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Directed by Damian Hurley, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL tells the story of Mia (Georgia Lock), a young woman still grieving the loss of her best friend, Rebecca. On the anniversary of her mysterious death, Mia and her friends return to the Caribbean paradise in honour of Rebecca and her life. As Mia reconnects with her old flame, dear friends and Rebecca’…

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Episode 99: 1on1 with Georgia Lock (STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL) 8:58

2M ago8:58

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Directed by Damian Hurley, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL tells the story of Mia (Georgia Lock), a young woman still grieving the loss of her best friend, Rebecca. On the anniversary of her mysterious death, Mia and her friends return to the Caribbean paradise in honour of Rebecca and her life. As Mia reconnects with her old flame, dear friends and Rebecca’…

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Episode 98: 1on1 with Hamoody Jaafar and Legend Geeter (ROUGE) 18:52

2M ago18:52

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Directed by Hamoody Jaafar, Rouge steps behind the walls of River Rouge high school and into the world of competitive high school basketball. With a legacy of 14 state championships, River Rouge is hungry for another and Rouge follows its current coach and players who yearn to bring home another trophy. Meanwhile, the film also taps into the school…

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Episode 97: 1on1 with Louise Archambault (IRENA'S VOW) 12:31

2M ago12:31

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Directed by Louise Archambault, Irena’s Vow tells the amazing true story of Irena Gut Opdyke (Sophie Nelisse), a strong-willed, 19-year-old Polish woman who is employed by the Nazis during WWII. Promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer, Irena is advised by the other staff to remain ‘seen and not heard’ for her own safe…

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Episode 96: 1on1 with Neil Diamond and Catherine Bainbridge (RED FEVER) 20:59

2M ago20:59

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Directed by Neil Diamond and Catherine Bainbridge, Red Fever is a stunning look at the world’s historical fascination with Indigenous Peoples. Traveling across the Atlantic, Diamond follows the lines between modern day fashion, sports, agricultural practices and democracy and the unrecognized influences of Indigenous ways of thinking that helped cr…

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Episode 95: 1on1 with Alfredo Pourailly de la Plaza (THE FABULOUS GOLD HARVESTING MACHINE) 16:03

2M ago16:03

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Directed by Alfredo Pourailly de la Plaza, The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine follows Toto, an aging father who spends his days immersed in the water and muck of the Chilian caves as he attempts to harvest gold. Having done so for over 40 years, the conditions have taken their toll on Toto, leaving his health declining. In response, his son, Jorg…

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83. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Eddie Fisher TEASER 8:24

2M ago8:24

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In our last episode, singer Eddie Fisher left his wife, actress Debbie Reynolds, for her friend Elizabeth Taylor, the movie starlet with ‘violet’ eyes. Eddie and Elizabeth had bonded over losing Mike Todd, Eddie’s best friend and Elizabeth’s husband, and fell into a whirlwind love affair. Now it’s 1959, and Eddie and Elizabeth are married. Was it w…

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Jackie Johnson, Our Close Friend 48:00

2M ago48:00

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The Boys welcome back Jackie Johnson to open for her live show How to Get a Second Husband. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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82. When Debbie Reynolds Met Eddie Fisher 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

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Fifty years before the Brad-Jen-Angelina love triangle, there was Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Elizabeth Taylor. In the early 1950s, crooner Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds were officially known as “America’s Sweethearts.” They were also best friends with actress Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Mike Todd, and were even in each other…

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Arden Myrin, Our Close Friend 51:01

2M ago51:01

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The Boys welcome back ARDEN MYRIN to fix The Bachelor. See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed with special guest John Early this Weds at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Ad…

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81. When Sam Taylor-Wood Met Aaron Johnson TEASER 7:54

2M ago7:54

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Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s 24-year age gap defies all societal and gender norms. They met and fell in love when Sam—a 42-year-old, newly divorced mother of two—made her directorial debut with the film “Nowhere Boy,” starring an up-and-coming, 18-year-old Aaron. Within a year, they were engaged and expecting, and 15 years later, still seem genui…

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Tommy Orange, Our New Books Friend 46:34

2M ago46:34

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The Boys welcome back TOMMY ORANGE to discuss his new book Wandering Stars. See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed April 24th at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise …

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Episode 94: 1on1 with Alex Garland (CIVIL WAR) 19:55

2M ago19:55

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Set in the near future, Civil War depicts America as a nation divided within between two factions. Under the influence of a dictator president (Nick Offerman) in the midst of his third term, the country has reached a boiling point. With rebel factions descending upon the White House, Lee (Kirsten Dunst) and her team of military-embedded journalists…

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80. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Garner 1:30:24

2M ago1:30:24

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It was 2004, and our hometown hero, Ben Affleck, and America’s sweetheart, Jennifer Garner, were a Fever Pitch love story when they debuted their relationship at the Red Sox World Series. Fresh off breakups, these two lovebirds moved fast, getting pregnant and married within a year. Over the next decade, their domestic life was on display daily in …

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MUNA, Our Music Friends 51:27

2M ago51:27

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The Boys prepare for Headgum Fest with NAOMI MCPHERSON and KATIE GAVIN from the band MUNA. Check out the new season of Muna’s podcast Gayotic here! See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed April 24th at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Lik…

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Episode 93: SF Radio 10.14 Finishing the Story at WRESTLEMANIA XL 1:12:22

3M ago1:12:22

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Wrestlemania is back and bigger than ever! With the popularity of WWE reaching heights it hasn't seen in two decades, the culmination seems to bee this weekend as Cody Rhodes attempts to take down Universal Champion Roman Reigns and the Final Boss himself, Dwayne Johnson. But is that possible? This week, Kirk Haviland and Dave Voigt return to the r…

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79. When Annie Oakley Met Frank Butler TEASER 7:51

3M ago7:51

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We’re getting in our time machine and heading back to the Wild West this week to visit Annie Oakley! And if you’re like us, maybe you’ve heard her name before but never really knew who Annie Oakley was. Well, Annie was a world-famous “sharpshooter” known for never missing a target with her rifle. Think Katniss Everdeen, old west style. Annie Oakley…

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D’Arcy Carden, Our Possible Halftime Show Friend 53:37

3M ago53:37

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The Boys audition D’ARCY CARDEN to perform at next year’s Super Bowl Halftime show. See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed April 24th at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Ad…

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Episode 92: 1on1 with Alexandre Philippe (WILLIAM SHATNER: YOU CAN CALL ME BILL) 14:57

3M ago14:57

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Directed by Alexandre Philippe, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill is an intimate portrayal (maybe) of Shatner’s life and career. Having been a performer for over 70 years, Shatner’s career has boldly gone from space (Star Trek) to the streets (T.J. Hooker) and here, he’s invited to share the insight and wisdom that make him one of the more uniq…

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Episode 91: 1on1 with Rosanne Supernault (COLD ROAD) 19:13

3M ago19:13

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In COLD ROAD, Tracy (Rosanne Supernault) is an Indigenous woman who gets the call that her mother is near death. Out of concern for her family, she and her dog immediately get in the car and head north on the frozen remote highway home. Along the way, Tracy finds herself hunted by a mysterious stranger in a semi-truck who seems determined to derail…

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Episode 90: 1on1 with Michael Tobin (NEW WORLD BEAT) 18:46

3M ago18:46

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Created by Michael Tobin, TVO's new series, NEW WORLD BEAT, steps into the heart of Toronto's energetic music scene. Blending performances and intimate conversations, the show taps into the heart of the city by elevating the artists and let them share more than just their music. In this 1on1, we speak to Tobin about Toronto's unique musical voice, …

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