Best Collider Podcasts (2024)

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Dermot Mulroney Reveals New Details of His 'Chicago Fire' Chief in First Images

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Dermot Mulroney is heating up Instagram today, as the Scream VI actor took to his social media account to share the first look of his Chicago Fire character. Set to appear in the shows upcoming season as Chief Dom Pascal, the debut image makes Mulroney officially a man in uniform. The actor snapped the selfie (in which hes looking down at the camer…

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Best Of Story Collider: Science Saved My Life 33:57

2h ago33:57

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We're diving back into our archives to bring you some of our most memorable and impactful stories and episodes we've ever shared on The Story Collider podcast. This week, we're presenting stories about passion for science that keeps us going, even in the face of overwhelming struggle. Part 1: When Cailin Gallinger struggles with her gender identity…

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Natalie Dormer Interview: Margaery's Death in Game of Thrones & Making The Wasp 38:07

1h ago38:07

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While Natalie Dormer’s filmography does rock quite a few standout projects and roles, when she first started her journey in screen acting, she quickly recognized the fact that there weren’t enough “three-dimensional, fleshed-out female protagonists." She explained, “You would be sent the script for ‘the girlfriend,’ ‘the wife,’ or ‘the antagonist,’…

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There's a New Girl in Middle Earth 1:20:30

3h ago1:20:30

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Ariel and Jonathan talk about stuff shown at Gamescom, a new animated Lord of the Rings spinoff film that takes some liberties with Tolkien's work (Jonathan approves), a horror comedy about the Y2K bug, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 152 - Castellans, Sky Team, Port Royal: The Dice Game, and Maps Of Misterra 1:13:38

12d ago1:13:38

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this jam-packed episode of tabletop gaming chat, we have a few miniature painting brags to get out of the way before we delve into four in-depth board game reviews (sorry if you were hoping for some …

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Willa Fitzgerald Interview: Strange Darling, Scream TV Show Cancellation & More 1:03:40

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I walked away from Fantastic Fest 2023 calling Strange Darling my favorite film of the festival. Had it received a 2023 release date, it would have been one of my top films of the year. Now it’s August 2024 and nothing has changed. I’d be utterly shocked if Strange Darling didn’t land in my Top 10 of 2024, and I’d also be shocked if I didn’t close …

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Loren Gray Interview: Going from Musical.ly and TikTok Superstar to Netflix Actor 41:33

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The entertainment industry has a habit of boxing artists in. Have your Hollywood breakout via a horror movie? I’m willing to bet you’ll see an influx of genre scripts. Make a name for yourself with a particular type of music? The business will come to expect more of the same. But what about a social media superstar eager to pursue more paths and ar…

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Goodbyes: Stories about saying goodbye to a loved one 30:59

6h ago30:59

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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers share their experiences with grief and how they chose to say farewell to their dearly departed. Part 1: When Sanjana Murthy misses her grandfather’s funeral, she struggles with the lack of closure. Part 2: Paul Barach impulsively decides to walk the Pacific Coast Trail to escape the grief of his girl…

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Michelle Monaghan Interview: White Lotus Season 3, MaXXXine & Bad Monkey 41:32

1h ago41:32

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Michelle Monaghan is an all-time favorite. Not only was she one of the very first guests on Collider Ladies Night back in 2019, but she’s also an especially wonderful interview. She speaks of her work with great passion, and also deeply cherishes memories of her most influential scenes partners — and she has many of them. Yes, Vince Vaughn is on th…

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LNC Gives D23 a C, You See? 1:09:28

37m ago1:09:28

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Ariel and Jonathan were not overwhelmed by Disney's D23 announcements. Nor were they underwhelmed. They were just whelmed, I guess. Plus, they talk about why Ariel hates Halloween (she doesn't, but Jonathan writes these descriptions, so sometimes he fibs). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Vaginas: Stories about the female anatomy 27:45

1h ago27:45

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Fanny, vajayjay, kitty, muff, coochie, hoo ha, lady garden – whatever you call it, in this week’s episode, both of our storytellers share weird and wonderful tales about their vaginas. Part 1: When Milly McDermott is 15, she finds a grapefruit-sized tumor growing out of her vagina. Part 2: After a guy she was dating tells Dawn Harris she has two va…

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Hazbin Hotel Interview: Is Alastor Redeemable? Here's Amir Talai's Take 1:05:08

17d ago1:05:08

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There’s no doubt that every single main character in Hazbin Hotel is a fan favorite. They’re all voiced by hugely talented individuals, rock wildly creative designs and personalities, and also well reflect a variety of shockingly relatable ideas and experiences. But, there’s no denying that there might be a little extra love out there for Amir Tala…

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Identity Crisis: Stories about defining yourself 36:36

18d ago36:36

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Defining yourself as a person or as a scientist is no easy feat. In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers grapple with who they are and how they want to be perceived. Part 1: After Fernando Cuevas flunks out of college, he’s worried he’s destined to be stuck at his dead end Best Buy job forever. Part 2: When Sonia Rehal’s sister passes from…

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Collider Ladies Night LIVE at SDCC 2024: Melissa Barrera, Erika Henningsen & Katy O'Brian 57:48

10d ago57:48

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We did it. We hosted our very first Collider Ladies Night live panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, and it went swimmingly in large part thanks to panelists Melissa Barrera, Erika Henningsen, and Katy O’Brian. Not only did the trio come to play when it came to using our comically large die for Dicey Questions, but they also didn’t hold back when dish…

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The Crush of Comic Con 1:32:47

20d ago1:32:47

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After a month long hiatus, we're back to talk about Comic Con news, a ton of movie trailers, our thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine and yet another "lost episode." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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With A Little Help: Stories about the power of really good friends 27:45

22d ago27:45

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As The Beatles famously sang: “I get by with a little help from my friends.” And the saying is just as true in life as it is in science. In fact, in this week’s episode, both of our storytellers show just how much they needed the help of their friends to succeed at science. Part 1: Months into her fly experiment Michaela Agapiou still can’t catch f…

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Genetic Mysteries: Stories about unravelling DNA secrets 31:49

21d ago31:49

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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers discover shocking truths through genetic analysis. Part 1: When Mackenzie Brown’s adoptive father passes away suddenly from a heart condition, she is determined to find out what genes she did inherit. Part 2: Martha Buford Reiskind thought the case of her mom’s murder was closed when no DNA match cam…

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Episode 151 - Yonder, Cthulhu Death May Die, and Achtung Cthulhu 1:09:58

23d ago1:09:58

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content No, it’s not a Bisto advert, it’s Rory and Steve’s gushing review of Yonder from Sinister Fish[/company], their latest worker placement boardgame from Villagers and Moon designer Haakon Gaarder - which …

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Food Fights: Stories about trouble eating 32:31

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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers grapple with what they can and can’t eat. Part 1: Danielle Meinert struggles to eat anything other than cheese pizza, Easy Mac and toast with butter. Part 2: Ellis Ballard has life-threatening food allergies, which makes eating, drinking and living life challenging. Danielle Meinert is a writer and r…

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The Boys Interview: How Karen Fukuhara Went from Disney Movie Surfer to Superhero 55:11

2M ago55:11

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The Boys star Karen Fukuhara is a wonderful interview for a number of reasons. She’s a lovely person with a deep passion for her craft who’s got some stellar work to discuss. But, there’s another reason she’s such a treat to chat with. She’s got maximum respect for the press process because she once was a journalist herself — an entertainment journ…

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Maika Monroe Interview: Making Longlegs & It Follows 2 Details 47:04

2M ago47:04

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I hope you’re ready for a one-two punch of horror icons on Collider Ladies Night. Last week we put the spotlight on Mia Goth for the release of MaXXXine, and now we’ve got Longlegs headliner Maika Monroe who is, hands down, one of the most exciting voices in the horror space right now — and has been for a decade. It Follows completely changed the g…

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Into Shape: Stories about losing weight 29:19

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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers share their less than straightforward paths to healthier lifestyles. Part 1: Asthma had always held Tara Turner back, but when the doctor tells her she’s officially “obese,” she decides to make a change. Part 2: Paul Aflalo struggles with the decision to get gastric bypass surgery. Tara Turner began …

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Disability Pride: Stories in honor of Disability Pride Month 31:15

2M ago31:15

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In honor of Disability Pride Month, this week’s episode examines personal triumphs and societal challenges of being a person with disabilities in STEM. Part 1: As a deaf person, Alma Schrage doesn’t see a place for herself in the traditional academic world of science. Part 2: After a fall leaves Jennifer Piatek paralyzed, she must rethink how she d…

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Mia Goth Interview: Being a Scream Queen & Working Mom - MaXXXine 25:08

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A lot has changed for Mia Goth since the release of X in March 2022. She’s seen her star skyrocket. After a steady stream of impressive supporting credits in films like The Survivalist, A Cure for Wellness, Suspiria, and more, X finally got Goth her very first lead role in a feature film. Now, thanks to the X franchise, she’s headlined three — X, P…

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Episode 150 - Terminus, Sand, Rebirth, and Windmill Valley 1:16:34

1M ago1:16:34

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider are back and they are still reeling from all the board game goodies they picked-up during the UK Games Expo - which means this is a packed episode full of reviews of the lates…

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MaXXXine Interview: Elizabeth Debicki Gets Real About Lesser Known Acting Challenges 44:12

2M ago44:12

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MaXXXine may be the third film in a downright wild and blood-soaked horror series, but given the fact that the trilogy heavily pays homage to the evolution of cinema, there’s an abundance of very real connections one can make between the state of the industry depicted in these films and where things truly are at present. In fact, there’s one especi…

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Prom King and Queen: Stories from our fourth Proton Prom 25:38

2M ago25:38

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In this week’s episode, we highlight two stories from this year's Proton Prom, Story Collider's annual fundraiser and celebration of science storytelling. Part 1: Pamela Toh is dead set on being the “bad kid” at school. Part 2: On a family vacation to Disney, Matthew Dicks becomes more and more frustrated by his daughter’s strange behavior. Pamela …

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Going to the Tonys with The Boys 1:35:02

2M ago1:35:02

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Ariel and Jonathan talk (a lot) about what they've watched this week, plus it turns out all the trailers are for horror movies or horror-adjacent movies. Whoops! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Kaya Scodelario Interview: From Skins to Netflix's The Gentlemen 31:26

2M ago31:26

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Getting a breakout role in film and television is the dream for many aspiring actors, but just as important are the projects one chooses to take after that breakout gig. Given the business’ habit of boxing artists into the first thing the world sees them do well, it can be a great challenge to amass a diverse body of work. How does one steer clear …

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