Best Mckenzie Davis Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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

7d 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

14d 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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Episode 043 - Drum Mechanics: Enhancing Drumming Performance through Biomechanics and Ergonomics 59:13

17d ago59:13

59:13

Join me, Jon Manna, on a riveting journey into the world of drumming biomechanics and performance health, as I sit down with biomechanics specialist and fellow drummer, Brandon Green. Listen in as we tackle the challenges faced by drummers at all levels—from those who grace the church stage to the relentless tour veterans. Brandon's unique expertis…

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

21d 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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Episode 042: I received an email from a stranger 13 years ago, here's the story... 48:01

25d ago48:01

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Join us in this episode of The Worship Drummer Podcast where we chat with Jared Henderson and explore the influential journey of the Worship Drummer blog, Jared's drumming passion and its impact on worship music. Discover recording tips, crafting sacred soundscapes, balancing life with faith, and gaining a unique perspective on purposeful living an…

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

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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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Talking About The Star Wars Prequels: An Empire Podcast Special 54:21

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Episode 041 - Rhythm and Family: Striking a Balance with Jared Kneale and Javier Solis 33:24

2M ago33:24

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NOTE: This interview was conducted live and in-person in July 2023. Jon Manna had the pleasure of hanging out with Jared Kneale and Javier Solis at a custard shop in Lewiston, NY. Naturally, he asked them some questions. This is the audio version and you can watch the full video and concert vlog on YouTube. Join us as we catch up with Jared Kneale …

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

2M 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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Episode 040 - From Punk Beats to Worship Seats: Chris Garcia 1:25:14

2M ago1:25:14

1:25:14

We hosted a livestream on YouTube called the Worship Drummer Hangout with Chris Garcia and we had the chance to ask him some questions. This is the audio version of the ⁠YouTube Livestream⁠. Join me, Jon Manna, on a captivating journey with the incredible Chris Garcia, a drummer who's made waves on social media and with Influence Music. Listen in a…

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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#599 — George Clooney & Callum Turner, Kevin Hart & Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Dan Levy 2:05:40

4M 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

4M 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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#598 — Joel Edgerton, JA Bayona 1:37:11

4M 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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#597 — Michael Fassbender, Adam Driver 1:35:50

4M ago1:35:50

1:35:50

The final Empire Podcast of 2023 is here, folks, and it's a belter, with two incredible guests. First up, Michael Fassbender returns to the pod after an absence of a few years, and in an extended interview with Chris Hewitt, he talks about returning to the big screen with the double-whammy of David Fincher's The Killer and Taika Waititi's Next Goal…

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Review Of The Year 2023: An Empire Podcast Special 2:50:44

4M ago2:50:44

2:50:44

Merry Christmas, you filthy animals! Here's a little Christmas bonus for you all: the Empire Podcast's Review Of The Year. 2023 (for that is the year in question) was a year that gave us so much, cinematically speaking, from Barbenheimer to Empire's official number one film, Past Lives, and everything in-between, including the first signs of weakne…

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#596 — Rosamund Pike, Bradley Cooper & Carey Mulligan 1:46:27

4M ago1:46:27

1:46:27

The last Empire Podcast before Christmas brings you a pair of lovely interviews as our gift to you: first, Mike Muncer sits down on Zoom with Rosamund Pike to talk about class warfare and the challenges of starring in Emerald Fennell's Saltburn, which is now streaming on Prime Video. Then, Chris Hewitt has a lovely audience with Bradley Cooper and …

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#595 — Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan, Zachary Levi 1:34:00

4M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

"Say hi to your family for me!" Mark Wahlberg, star of the action comedy The Family Plan, returns to the Empire Podcast for the first time in aaaaaaages this week, and brings his on-screen wife, Michelle Monaghan, with him for a fun chat with Chris Hewitt that takes in everything from kids swearing in front of their parents to Adele's impact on Wah…

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Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt on Oppenheimer: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 29:00

5M ago29:00

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Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer is one of the biggest and best films of the year, and in this very special episode of the Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down for an audience with its stars, Cillian Murphy, who stars as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, and Emily Blunt, who plays his redoubtable wife, Kitty. In a fun and free-…

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#594 — Timothée Chalamet & Keegan-Michael Key, Jeff Rowe 1:40:43

5M ago1:40:43

1:40:43

On this week's Empire Podcast, Timmy Two Meats returns, only this time he's... Timmy Two Sweets? Yes, Timothée Chalamet, the star of Paul King's wonderful Wonka, is back on the pod, and this time he's brought his co-star, the wickedly talented Keegan-Michael Key, with him. Together, they talk to Chris Hewitt about musicals, sketches, and their frie…

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#593 — Richard Curtis, William Oldroyd & Thomasin McKenzie, Riz Ahmed & Jessie Buckley 1:44:02

5M ago1:44:02

1:44:02

It's another guest-packed jamboree on this week's Empire Podcast, folks. First, Chris Hewitt asks Richard Curtis about revisiting his BBC Christmas classic, Bernard & The Genie, as the new Sky Cinema film, Genie. Chris also chats with William Oldroyd, director of the new thriller Eileen, and his star, Thomasin McKenzie. And then Amon Warmann Zooms …

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#592 — Jon Batiste & Matthew Heineman, Joaquin Phoenix & Vanessa Kirby, Jennifer Lee 1:58:58

5M ago1:58:58

1:58:58

It's another jam-packed episode of the Empire Podcast this week, folks. First, Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with ace composer and musician, Jon Batiste, and Matthew Heineman, about their new documentary, American Symphony; then he battles an uncooperative microphone stand and emerges with an enormously fun interview with Napoleon stars, Joaquin P…

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1.10 I Love My Ghosts 38:29

5M ago38:29

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SEASON FINALE. Charles and Grace see what’s at the end of the City and how that might impact the fate of the world. Young’s Infinite City was created by Alex Dolan, produced by Alex Dolan and Audiohm Media, and co-written by Alex Dolan and Vince Dajani. Starring Gavin Bentley as Charles Davis, Maria Gbeleyi as Grace Adamu and Emma Sherr-Ziarko as R…

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#591 — Rachel Zegler & Tom Blyth, Lily Gladstone, Tom Hiddleston 2:04:02

5M ago2:04:02

2:04:02

Can you tell the SAG-AFTRA strike is over after several long months, folks? We sure can, because the Empire Podcast this week was besieged by big-name Hollywood actor-types, all keen to appear on the podcast after months of walking up and down outside studios with picket signs. First up, the wonderful Rachel Zegler returns to the pod to talk to Sop…

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Embracing Vulnerability and Feeling Like You Are Enough - 107 - Jessica & McKenzie 45:46

5M ago45:46

45:46

Today on the podcast, I am thrilled to have life coaches and thought leaders, Jessica Armstrong & McKenzie Raymond. In this episode, Jessica, McKenzie, and I delve into: The Struggle of Feeling 'Not Good Enough': Exploring the common challenges and ways to overcome them. Positive Psychology in Your Life: How to harness this approach for personal we…

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1.9 Leviathan 34:28

5M ago34:28

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Charles and Grace are taken captive and forced to hack into the City’s master control. Young’s Infinite City was created by Alex Dolan, produced by Alex Dolan and Audiohm Media, and co-written by Alex Dolan and Vince Dajani. Starring Gavin Bentley as Charles Davis, Maria Gbeleyi as Grace Adamu and Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Rosalind Young, and featuring …

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#590 (live from Leeds) — Gareth Evans, Nia DaCosta 2:12:39

6M ago2:12:39

2:12:39

This week's Empire Podcast is up later than usual, for which we apologise most sincerely, but we're hopeful that it will be worth the wait. It's a very special live episode, recorded on Thursday night at Leeds Trinity University as part of their Journalism & Media Week, and saw Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara and James Dyer travel to Horsforth in Leeds …

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1.8 Look at What She Made Me 25:59

6M ago25:59

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Charles and Grace fight their way through the City and find something they’ve been looking for, as well as someone they didn’t expect. Young’s Infinite City was created by Alex Dolan, produced by Alex Dolan and Audiohm Media, and co-written by Alex Dolan and Vince Dajani. Starring Gavin Bentley as Charles Davis, Maria Gbeleyi as Grace Adamu and Emm…

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A Celebration Of Powell & Pressburger ft. Thelma Schoonmaker & Kevin Macdonald 49:32

6M ago49:32

49:32

A Matter Of Life And Death. The Red Shoes. Black Narcissus. The Tales Of Hoffmann. The Small Back Room. The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. I Know Where I'm Going. We could just fill this blurb box by simply listing the films of Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, the filmmaking duo who might just be British cinema's greatest double act, but we w…

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#589 — Emma Seligman, Kitty Green, Patrick Stewart 1:49:20

6M ago1:49:20

1:49:20

Blimey, it's another cracking line-up on this week's Empire Podcast, as first Sophie Butcher chats with Bottoms director Emma Seligman about female fight clubs and improv; Chris Hewitt talks to The Royal Hotel director, Kitty Green, about her excellent drama set in the Australian Outback (and yes, there's a question about snakes); and finally there…

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The Blueprint of Change: Understanding NLP, Beliefs, and the Subconscious - 106 - Dr. Victoria Stakelum 43:07

6M ago43:07

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Today on the podcast, I have Dr. Victoria Stakelum. Victoria is a psychologist, hypnotherapist, and NLP Master Coach. With her profound expertise, she focuses on helping individuals harness the power of their subconscious mind to drive transformative changes in their lives. Victoria and I delve into: Understanding NLP: What it is and how it serves …

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I am BACK! Let's do this. 1:01

6M ago1:01

1:01

After taking a small break from the podcast I am so excited to be back. I have incredible guests lined up for you this season and cannot wait for you to hear their valuable information and tools that will help you change your life. Are you ready? Here we go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoriaevans/support…

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1.7 The Big House 33:29

6M ago33:29

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Now inside the Infinite City, Grace and Charles search for Rosalind and discover something horrible in a place that looks like home. Young’s Infinite City was created by Alex Dolan, produced by Alex Dolan and Audiohm Media, and co-written by Alex Dolan and Vince Dajani. Starring Gavin Bentley as Charles Davis, Maria Gbeleyi as Grace Adamu and Emma …

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#588 — Eddie Izzard, Matt Johnson, Greta Gerwig 2:07:28

6M ago2:07:28

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It's not so much a hat-trick of amazing guests on this week's Empire Podcast, more a hat-treat as our bumper-sized Halloween edition brings you, tucked away at the episode's end (should you wish to skip there immediately), Ben Travis' warm and wonderful chat with Greta Gerwig, director of the year's biggest movie, Barbie, just in time to mark its r…

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1.6 Skull With Wings 29:58

6M ago29:58

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Grace and Charles patrol around the City wall to find a way inside and discover a clue that Rosalind left for them. Young’s Infinite City was created by Alex Dolan, produced by Alex Dolan and Audiohm Media, and co-written by Alex Dolan and Vince Dajani. Starring Gavin Bentley as Charles Davis, Maria Gbeleyi as Grace Adamu and Emma Sherr-Ziarko as R…

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#587 — Richard Armitage, Errol Morris, Garth Davis 1:59:02

6M ago1:59:02

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Another week, another episode of the Empire Podcast, another bumper crop of incredible guests. First, we bring you the enormously fun Richard Armitage interview that was recorded live at our recent London Podcast Festival show, where he talked to Chris Hewitt about becoming an author with his debut novel, Geneva (on sale now, fact fans). That runs …

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1.5 Barbarians at The Gate 38:56

6M ago38:56

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Charles and Grace arrive at the entrance to the Infinite City but find it’s not that easy to get inside. Young’s Infinite City was created by Alex Dolan, produced by Alex Dolan and Audiohm Media, and co-written by Alex Dolan and Vince Dajani. Starring Gavin Bentley as Charles Davis, Maria Gbeleyi as Grace Adamu and Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Rosalind You…

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#586 — Randall Park 1:33:37

7M ago1:33:37

1:33:37

This week's Empire Podcast would have been a lot longer had we kept in all the bits where Chris Hewitt was coughing. Needless to say, we cut (most) of them out (probably), leaving instead another fine and fun episode in which Chris is joined in the studio by James Dyer and Helen O'Hara, thus putting them at risk of infection. Thankfully, none of th…

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1.4 My Man for Nine Years 30:33

7M ago30:33

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Continuing toward the Infinite City, Grace and Charles discover a grizzly scene at an abandoned lodge and find clues about what happened to the search team that came before them. Young’s Infinite City was created by Alex Dolan, produced by Alex Dolan and Audiohm Media, and co-written by Alex Dolan and Vince Dajani. Starring Gavin Bentley as Charles…

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