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The Empire Film PodcastGeorge MacKay, Irwin Winkler, And The Avengers Doomsday Cast AnnouncementWe start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director's chair. On it, another name: Chris Hewitt. Everyone shrugs their shoulders. But wait! There's another chair, and another name! That name is Irwin Winkler, the legendary producer of Rocky, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Irishman, Creed, and now The Alto Knights, as...2025-03-281h 59
Legends with BevoEp #230 - Biddy O'Loughlin - Backyard home movies! (Backyards)Join Bevo on this episode of our new series Backyard Legends with Bevo as he chats with Biddy O’Loughlin a comedian, singer and actress.We take a trip down memory lane and explore Biddy’s journey and where the passion for comedy came from and the influence that her mother Fiona O'Loughlin, a fellow comedian has had on her career.We also discuss the amazing year that Biddy has had including touring in the US and the controversy that has surrounded her shows in recent months.Biddy also shared some hilarious stories of h...2024-12-1627 min
The Glass CeilingBuilding Wavebreaker Behind the Vision: Johanna Herrera & Marissa HankinsonIn this episode, join Directors and Founders Johanna Herrera and Marissa Hankinson as they share the story of how Wavebreaker came to be. Discover the passion and drive that led them to create a company focused on helping podcasters achieve real success.
Adelaide's video podcasting scene is also evolving, thanks to a new partnership between Wavebreaker and PodBooth. Established in 2018, PodBooth offers a state-of-the-art video podcast studio. Now, with Wavebreaker's expertise in business strategy, they’re providing a complete package to elevate your podcast.
Wavebreaker is all about growing your audience, attracting sponsors, and making yo...2024-08-1321 min
The Glass CeilingBuilding Wavebreaker Behind the Vision: Johanna Herrera & Marissa HankinsonIn this episode, join Directors and Founders Johanna Herrera and Marissa Hankinson as they share the story of how Wavebreaker came to be. Discover the passion and drive that led them to create a company focused on helping businesses achieve real success through video podcasting.
Adelaide's video podcasting scene is also evolving, thanks to a new partnership between Wavebreaker and PodBooth. Established in 2018 by Rory Noke, PodBooth offers a state-of-the-art video podcast studio. Now, with Wavebreaker's expertise in business strategy, they’re providing a complete package to elevate your podcast.
Wavebreaker is all about growing yo...2024-08-1300 minThe Empire Film Podcast#629 ft. M. Night Shyamalan & Josh Hartnett, Dafne Keen, Ryan Reynolds & Shawn LevyThis week's Empire Podcast is jam-packed full of goodness, including three tremendous interviews well worth your time. First off, Alex Godfrey sits down with M. Night Shyamalan and Josh Hartnett to discuss their first film together, Trap, and talk about why it's taken them so long to work together. [19:49 - 37:12 approx] Then, Dafne Keen pops into the podbooth to tell Chris Hewitt how her appearance in her new film, [REDACTED], came about. [54:02 - 1:14:53 approx] And finally, we bring you a meaty chunk of our Deadpool & Wolverine spoiler special interview with Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy. [1:35:54 - 1:56:42 approx] To hear...2024-08-091h 59The Empire Film Podcast#625 ft. Maika Monroe, Griffin DunneThis week's Empire Podcast has another brace of cracking guests, as Maika Monroe returns to the show to talk about her terrifying new horror film, Longlegs [25:43 - 39:01 approx], and inadvertently inspires Chris Hewitt to launch the Empire Podcast Hall Of Fame for repeat guests. Meanwhile, making his debut on the pod is the great Griffin Dunne, star of An American Werewolf In London and After Hours, who sits down with Chris in the podbooth to talk about his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir. [59:29 - 1:19:24 approx] It's a conversation that runs the gauntlet from the funny to...2024-07-121h 47The Empire Film Podcast#582 — Pablo LarraínThey say you should never invite a vampire into your home, because then they can come and go as they please, without even stopping to do the dishes. But what if you invite the director of a vampire movie into your podcast? Well, frankly, Pablo Larrain, the brilliant Chilean director of Jackie, No, and Spencer is welcome to drop into the podbooth any time after this week's episode, in which Chris Hewitt invites him to sit down and natter all about his new movie, El Conde, in which the Chilean director, General Pinochet, is reimagined as a bloodsucking, power-hungry...2023-09-151h 29The Empire Film Podcast#580 — Antoine Fuqua, Ira SachsThis week's Empire Podcast sees the arrival of Chris Hewitt's pre-beloved The Equalizer 3, and that film's director, the delightfully sweary Antoine Fuqua, joins Chris to talk about that film, about the challenges of getting Denzel Washington to ride a horse (not for this film), and ultra-violence on the big screen. With blood and gore already covered off, our other guest, Passages writer/director Ira Sachs, talks about the challenges of shooting sex scenes, and battling censorship, for his new film, which sees Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw, and Adele Exarchopoulos engage in a love triangle. Then, in the podbooth, Chris...2023-09-011h 58
The Soda Room#17 Kellie Gardner & Jeremy FinlaysonKellie Gardner is one of the most courageous and selfless people I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting. Less than 18 months ago, Kellie and her fiancé, Port Adelaide footballer Jeremy Finlayson had the world at their feet. They’d just become parents to little Sophia and relocated from Sydney to Adelaide to be closer to family. Their lives were rocked when, at just 25 years young, Kellie was diagnosed with bowel cancer. She bravely battled surgery, chemo and radiotherapy and finally the family thought they were through the worst of it. Recently however, Kellie has been to...2023-02-0450 minThe Empire Film Podcast#546 — Kate Hudson & Jessica Henwick, Christian Bale, Hugh JackmanOn the last Empire Podcast of the year, we have something of a The Prestige reunion, which is nice. First, Christian Bale, star of The Pale Blue Eye, talks to Chris Hewitt about being mistaken for Gareth Bale, and his experiences working with directors on multiple occasions, including Adam McKay, Scott Cooper, and Terrence Malick. Then Hugh Jackman, Golden Globe-nominated star of The Son (which opens here in February), talks to Amon Warmann about his experiences on that movie, working with Anthony Hopkins for a day, and why he's about to play Wolverine again in Deadpool 3. Then, Kate Hudson and...2022-12-232h 00
The Soda Room#11 Zak Butters & Connor RozeeZak Butters and Connor Rozee are a couple of young Port Adelaide FC stars that are making their marks on the national stage. At 22 years old, they’ve each had 4 years in the AFL system. Classy Connor picked up his first All-Australian nod this year and claimed Port’s best and fairest award. While Zak plays with a ferocity and intensity that inspires his team mates. Both are immensely important to Port’s culture and show enormous courage by talking openly and sharing their stories. Web: www.thesodaroom.com ...2022-12-1755 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesHail, hard work and heart with Ash RatcliffeAsh Ratcliffe is a character who's not afraid to rattle a few cages... He and wife Holly ambitiously set out to shake things up in the Riverland by going their own way and growing grape varieties others wouldn't have dreamed of planting in the area.
Since launching Ricca Terra, Ash has proven the doubters wrong, being named Viticulturist of the Year and Riverland Winemaker of the Year. He also had the majority of his crop wiped out by a hailstorm in late 2021 and while Ricca Terra has had to dig deep to recover, the team has still m...2022-12-1146 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesAsh Ratcliff on up and coming winemakersEnjoy a short preview of Ash Ratcliff's upcoming episode, dropping this Monday2022-12-1000 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesAre you bogged mate? with Mary O'BrienWe all get bogged sometimes, it's nothing to be ashamed of and getting a hand up when you need it can go a long way. Are you bogged mate? is all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush.
Depression in the bush is a lot like getting bogged in the mud. It might have been just a sticky patch of the road or paddock where the vehicle stopped moving, maybe you needed low range or to winch yourself out. But what happens when you get properly...2022-12-0441 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesEveryone gets boggedEnjoy a short preview from Mary O'Brien's episode, dropping in full on Monday2022-12-0300 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesGrowing through the generations with Brad Case & Nicole ClarkWorking on the farm is hard enough on its own without having to really think about the business side of things, but neglecting your finances can get you into strife down the road. There's a lot to keep in check and it's hard know how to prepare for challenges no one can predict... Fire, flood, frost, hail and drought are just some of the hazards growers have to grapple with and it only takes one major event to throw everything off track. But there are steps you can take to be as ready as you can be for tough...2022-11-271h 10Healthy Minds Healthy Vines29 minutes to the rest of your lifeA sneak peak at Brad Case & Nicole Clark's interview. Full episode drops this Monday!2022-11-2500 min
The Soda Room#10 Marjorie Jackson NelsonMarjorie Jackson-Nelson is a national treasure. She became Australia's first female Olympic gold medalist when she blitzed the field in the 100metre sprint at the 1952 Helsinki games. Marjorie is a humble champion and on the 70th anniversary of her dual gold medal feats she shares her remarkable story. Beyond the track, Marj served as South Australian Governor and has raised millions of dollars and created research opportunities in honour of her late husband Peter Nelson through his Leukemia Research Fellowship Fund. Web: www.thesodaroom.com Instagram: www.instagram.c...2022-11-2443 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesGet prepared - Financial health with Brett Smith and Ashley KeeganWorking on the farm is hard enough on its own without having to really think about the business side of things, but neglecting your finances can get you into strife down the road. There's a lot to keep in check and it's hard know how to prepare for challenges no one can predict... Fire, flood, frost, hail and drought are just some of the hazards growers have to grapple with and it only takes one major event to throw everything off track. But there are steps you can take to be as ready as you can be for tough...2022-11-2048 minHealthy Minds Healthy VinesFamily round table talksBrett Smith & Ashley Keegan have a lot to talk about! Join us for the full episode this Monday.2022-11-1800 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesTricks of the Trade with Adrian HoffmanAdrian Hoffman is a born and bred Barossa native and fifth generation grape grower who's lived all his life on his family property. Dating all the way back to 1857, the Hoffmann family have been mixed farming the land, planting their first vines in the 1880's and moving into commerical grape growing. Having grown up in the 70's and 80's, witnessing a difficult period for Barossa growers, Adrian planned on becoming an engineer like his father Jeff, until the region's golden era struck and Barossa wine well and truly took off. Since taking over in the 90's, Adrian's always been...2022-11-131h 01
The Soda Room#10 Marjorie Jackson-NelsonMarjorie Jackson-Nelson is a national treasure. She became Australia's first female Olympic gold medallist when she blitzed the field in the 100 metre sprint at the 1952 Helsinki games.
Marjorie is a humble champion and on the 70th anniversary of her dual gold medal feats she shares her remarkable story.
Beyond the track, Marj served as South Australian Governor and has raised millions of dollars and created research opportunities in honour of her late husband Peter Nelson through his Leukemia Research Fellowship Fund.
Web: www.thesodaroom.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the...2022-11-1243 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesHow to grow wine grape for wine makersAdrian Hoffman has a lot to say. Here's a sneak peek. Subscribe for the full episode, it drops this Monday.2022-11-1100 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesFamily & business support with Trudie StanleyTrudie Stanley grew up on a farm in the Mid North and has spent the bulk of her career working in landcare and natural resource management in regional communities, including 15 years working in the Northern and Yorke region based at Clare. These days Trudie's in Adelaide, heading up PIRSA’s Recovery and Resilience team as the Family and Business Support Coordinator.
The Family and Business (FaB) Mentor service is available to those running regional businesses across the state. They exist to support primary producers and act as a first port of call when things get tough. FaB me...2022-11-0643 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesFire, family & thick skin with Lachlan AllenLachy Allen is a second generation vigneron and a family owner of Barrister's Block Premium Wines. Lachy grew up on a farm in Naracoorte and went on to work for a decade in grain management before joining the family business in 2020. The Cuddlee Creek bushfire destroyed just about all of the crop at the family's Woodside vineyards when it tore through the Adelaide Hills in December 2019. In the wake of that devastating event, Lachy stepped up and has helped see the business through some of its toughest years, all while becoming a first time father. The crew at Barrister's...2022-10-3057 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesLachlan Allen talks smack, drinks Pinot and cries about the showdownJoin us for the full Lachlan Allen episode on October 31st. Until then, enjoy a sneak preview. 2022-10-2900 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesMental health for blokes with Dr Ian ZajacDr Ian Zajac is a Senior Research Scientist at the CSIRO and Director of MensPsych Psychology Services in Adelaide, where he works as a Clinical Psychologist. Ian specialises in men’s mental health and has a unique insight to offer as a clinician, a researcher and someone with his own lived experience. Nine Aussies die by suicide every day and seven of them are blokes. Men have typically been known not to speak up about their mental health and to be reluctant when it comes to asking for help. It's a problem that's finally starting to change and you ca...2022-10-231h 04
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesDr Ian Zajac has ADHD in the shower...Join us for the full Dr Ian Zajac episode October 24th. Until then, enjoy this special preview.2022-10-2301 min
The Soda Room#9 Dr Charlie TeoDr Charlie Teo is renowned for performing intricate and complex brain surgeries that others have called inoperable. He is a pioneer in one of the most demanding and challenging jobs on the planet - neurosurgery. In this chat Charlie is raw, unfiltered and vulnerable as he talks about what it take to be given the privilege to operate on the human brain. He has ruffled feathers amongst the medical profession and he reveals the impact the ongoing investigation by the NSW medical regulator is having on him. Web: ww...2022-10-221h 05
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesKeeping well with Ash KeeganAsh Keegan is CEO of Food and Beverage Australia Limited (FABAL) and with 1600 hectares of vineyards to oversee across 20 sites nationwide, you better believe he gets his steps in. After making his bones as a chiropractor, Ash unexpectedly found himself in viticulture and soon fell in the love with the industry, helping to develop Bantry Bay Vineyard Estate in Margaret River before moving to SA to join FABAL. Ash is big on putting personal health and the health of his staff first. He's had a run in with skin cancer, dealt with a case of Q Fever on the...2022-10-1655 min
The Soda Room#8 John PlattenJohn Platten, aka the Rat, is one of footy’s greatest and most decorated players. One of 9 kids, he grew up in Adelaide’s tough north, dominated for Central District FC then headed across the border to become a superstar with the dominant Hawks. The Rat played with enormous courage and sustained more than 30 concussions across his career. He bravely opens up about living with the consequences of those brain injuries, while always maintaining his positive and fun-loving nature. Web: www.thesodaroom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesodaroompodcast/ Youtu...2022-10-141h 10
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesAshley Keegan phones a friend...Preview from upcoming episode featuring Ashley Keegan.
Full episode drops October 172022-10-1300 min
Healthy Minds Healthy VinesBuilding community and standing up for the little guy with Tom KeelanTom Keelan has been in the grape game for more than two decades, but if you ask him, he'll tell ya, he's just getting started. Tom began as a grower, before a burning desire to take on the industry giants and fight for the little guys, saw he and wife, Rebecca Willson, launch their own wine label, The Pawn Wine Co. The Pawn is known for its handcrafted, small batch wines that proudly represent the ground they come from; the Adelaide Hills and Langhorne Creek. Tom's all about growers and smaller winemakers lending a hand to support each other a...2022-10-071h 04
The Soda Room#7 Kyle ChalmersIt takes enormous courage to show vulnerability and Kyle Chalmers is bloody courageous. This is an honest and open chat from the Olympic gold medalist who took the world by storm as an 18 year old when he won 100 freestyle in Rio. He has battled a heart condition and a pair of dodgy shoulders and yet he still gets behind the blocks and turns it on every time against the odds. Kyle bravely reveals the toll the tabloid saga targeting his private life has had on his mental health this year. I'm very grateful...2022-09-301h 25
The Soda Room#6 Jack TrengoveAt Just 20 years of age Jack Trengove was named captain of the Melbourne Football Club, the youngest skipper in history. A highly skilled and dynamic player, he was quickly struck down by a foot injury that would play havoc with his career. Courageously, he took the adversity within his stride and has flourished in the business world. His story is one of resilience and persistence, and even now, he still manages to run around and dominate local footy just for fun. Web: www.thesodaroom.com Instagram: www.instagram.co...2022-09-191h 09
The Soda Room#5 Travis HeadTravis Head has fast become a key member of the Australian test cricket team. He was named player of the series in the Ashes after belting a couple of swashbuckling tons. Fatherhood is his next challenge now that he and Jess are celebrating the recent arrival of little Milla. Travis has overcome some huge challenges and opens up about the frightening car accident that put him in hospital and the impact of losing great mate and mentor Phil Hughes. Web: www.thesodaroom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesodaroompodcast/ 2022-09-091h 01
The Soda Room#4 Mark MickanMark Mickan was the Brisbane Bears first skipper and also won the Crows inaugural club champion award. He coached West Adelaide to a SANFL premiership 32 years after he missed out on a flag with the same club through injury. Mark is now fighting Parkinson's disease with enormous courage and humility. Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesodaroompodcast/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCStGGKtqNrAW-NlLyAYjXXg Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesodaroompodcast email: info@thesodaroom.com Recorded @ PodBooth Studios Adelaide www.podbooth.com.au2022-09-021h 07
The Soda Room#3 Chris McDermottChris McDermott was the Crows inspirational inaugural skipper and also an absolute superstar for Glenelg in the SANFL. His courage and leadership on field was legendary and since hanging up the boots he has raised millions of dollars to help kids through his charity, Little Heroes. 'Bone' as he is affectionally known is a true footy icon and a wonderful bloke to match. Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesodaroompodcast/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCStGGKtqNrAW-NlLyAYjXXg Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesodaroompodcast email: info@thesodaroom.com 2022-08-261h 04
The Soda Room#2 Chelsea RandallChelsea Randall has quickly become one of the trailblazers of the AFLW. The triple premiership Crows skipper has been voted the League's Most Courageous player a remarkable four times. She's not only a brilliant footballer, she is an authentic and inspiring human being. Chels demonstrates enormous bravery and honesty as she shares her moving and powerful story. Web: www.thesodaroom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesodaroompodcast/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCStGGKtqNrAW-NlLyAYjXXg Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesodaroompodcast email: info@thesodaroom.com Recorded @ PodBooth Studios...2022-08-1857 min
Legends with BevoComedy Legends with Bevo - Ep #5 - Tahir.It was a lot of fun chatting with Tahir on Comedy Legends with Bevo recently in the wonderful PodBooth studios!
We spoke about Tahir's character Habib which he played on shows like Fat Pizza, Here Come the Habibs, Pizza and Housos and the friendship that he built up with Rebel Wilson and why he's so proud of the success she is having.
We also discussed his two new shows at this year's Adelaide Fringe in Gluttony, how he responds to keyboard warriors, why he's loving being a stand-up comedian more than ever and we took...2022-03-1835 min
Auscast InspirationComedy Legends with Bevo - Ep #5 - Tahir.It was a lot of fun chatting with Tahir on Comedy Legends with Bevo recently in the wonderful PodBooth studios! We spoke about Tahir's character Habib which he played on shows like Fat Pizza, Here Come the Habibs, Pizza and Housos and the friendship that he built up with Rebel Wilson and why he's so proud of the success she is having. We also discussed his two new shows at this year's Adelaide Fringe in Gluttony, how he responds to keyboard warriors, why he's loving being a stand-up comedian more than ever and we took...2022-03-1835 min
Legends with BevoEp #165 - Tahir (Comedy)It was a lot of fun chatting with Tahir on Comedy Legends with Bevo recently in the wonderful PodBooth studios!We spoke about Tahir's character Habib which he played on shows like Fat Pizza, Here Come the Habibs, Pizza and Housos and the friendship that he built up with Rebel Wilson and why he's so proud of the success she is having.We also discussed his two new shows at this year's Adelaide Fringe in Gluttony, how he responds to keyboard warriors, why he's loving being a stand-up comedian more than ever and we took...2022-03-1835 minAuscast SportComedy Legends with Bevo - Ep #5 - Tahir.It was a lot of fun chatting with Tahir on Comedy Legends with Bevo recently in the wonderful PodBooth studios! We spoke about Tahir's character Habib which he played on shows like Fat Pizza, Here Come the Habibs, Pizza and Housos and the friendship that he built up with Rebel Wilson and why he's so proud of the success she is having. We also discussed his two new shows at this year's Adelaide Fringe in Gluttony, how he responds to keyboard warriors, why he's loving being a stand-up comedian more than ever and we took...2022-03-1835 minThe Empire Film Podcast#501 — Josephine Decker, Ariana DeBoseWe don't hang around here on the Empire Podcast. Less than a week after the epic celebration that was our 500th episode, we're already back in the podbooth, bringing you episode 501. And it's a belter, folks, as Chris Hewitt is joined by newly-minted BAFTA and Oscar nominee, the wonderful West Side Story star, Ariana DeBose, for a chat that takes in Spielberg, auditions, British accents, SNL, and Hamilton, but which is mostly concerned with Nando's, and the consumption thereof. We're also joined this week by director Josephine Decker, who tells Amon Warmann all about her new film, the Apple TV+...2022-02-111h 59The Empire Film Podcast#440 — Lee Child & Andrew ChildThis week's Empire Podcast sees one of Chris Hewitt's favourite writers, Lee Child, the man who created Jack Reacher, drop by the virtual podbooth to talk about the 25th Reacher novel, The Sentinel. But he also brings his younger brother, Andrew Grant (now Child), who co-wrote the book, to talk about handing over the reins of Reacher, the Amazon Prime show that's in the works, and much, much more.
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, Amon Warmann, and Ben Travis to talk about terrible Irish accents, famous film types with whom the podteam share birthdays, rank...2020-11-131h 58The Empire Film Podcast#432 -- Sarah Gavron & Bukky BakrayThe first thing you should know about this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is that we talk about Rocks on it. And Rocks rocks. The second thing you should know is that Chris Hewitt talks to Sarah Gavron and Bukky Bakray, the director and star of that movie, which is one of the best British films in yonks. And the third thing you should know is that that interview is a lot of fun.
The fourth thing you should know is that this week Chris is not just joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer, as...2020-09-181h 57The Empire Film Podcast#431 — Ewan McGregorIn what is sure to be The Bee Gees' favourite episode of the Empire Podcast, it's Ewan again as Chris Hewitt has a chat with Ewan McGregor about returning to the small screen with Long Way Up, in which McGregor reteams with Charley Boorman for another epic motorbike odyssey. Ewan also talks about his penchant for reflective roles of late, including the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series, and dishes on the return of a fan-favourite Star Wars character. Maybe. Possibly.
Then, in the virtual podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and, in the rotating fourth chair, Alex...2020-09-111h 32
Shrine of RemembranceWorld War II at Home: Aunty Glenda HumesInterviewee: Aunty Glenda Humes, daughter of Captain Reginald Saunders MBE Interviewer: Megan Spencer Recorded by Podbooth This interview was recorded as part of the National Trust, Open House Melbourne and Centre for Architecture Victoria's World War II at Home project, funded by the Victorian Government. Check out the video of this interview at: https://wwiiathome.com.au/2020-09-0538 minThe Empire Film Podcast#429 — Amy Seimetz, Annette BeningBona fide Hollywood legend Annette Bening steps into our custom-built virtual podbooth this week, telling Chris Hewitt all about her new film, Hope Gap. The duo also talk about dancing, Dick Van Dyke, and being pulled over by the accent police. Chris also talks to Amy Seimetz, the talented writer/director of the pitch-black comedy-horror, She Dies Tomorrow, about recruiting her cast, Twitter, and the infectiousness of ideas.
Either side of those, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann for a bumper-sized edition featuring the quickest Film Fact Section yet; much discussion of Sean Connery, as...2020-08-282h 11The Empire Film PodcastJoe and Anthony Russo Interview SpecialThe second of our too-long-for-the-regular-Empire-Podcast interviews this week sees Joe and Anthony Russo, the brothers who directed four MCU movies we may have talked about on the podcast from time to time, drop by the virtual podbooth for an extended chat with Chris Hewitt. They begin by talking about their new lockdown venture, the Russo Bros. Pizza Film School, all episodes of which are available on their Instagram and YouTube channels, but we spiral off from there into their filmmaking sensibilities, where they were when they found out that Avengers: Endgame had become the biggest movie of all time, and...2020-08-1641 minThe Empire Film Podcast#427 — Josh Lucas, Joe and Anthony RussoThis week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees our old chums, and directors of the biggest movie of all time, Joe and Anthony Russo, drop by for a slice of metaphorical pizza as they discuss their impromptu film show, The Russo Brothers Pizza Film School, with Chris Hewitt. Chris also has a lovely chat with Josh Lucas, star of The Secret: Dare To Dream, who talks candidly about his career, and how Ang Lee continues to help him, years after they last worked together.
Then, in the virtual podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, Ben Travis and, in the...2020-08-141h 57
Legends with BevoEp #114 - Dan Liebke - 50 Greatest Australian Cricketers of the Past 50 Years!Former Mad Magazine writer, Dan Liebke has now turned his passion for cricket into writing books and he’s just a written a book called The 50 Greatest Australian Cricketers of the Past 50 Years.
I was very lucky recently to interview Dan for Legends with Bevo in the amazing PodBooth studios. We discussed how he came up with his number one as some might say it was controversial, we also spoke about Dan’s time writing for Mad Magazine, his love for cricket and his thoughts on the upcoming Australia v India series.
You can purchase Dan’...2020-04-0515 min
Auscast InspirationEp #114 - Dan Liebke - 50 Greatest Australian Cricketers of the Past 50 Years!Former Mad Magazine writer, Dan Liebke has now turned his passion for cricket into writing books and he’s just a written a book called The 50 Greatest Australian Cricketers of the Past 50 Years. I was very lucky recently to interview Dan for Legends with Bevo in the amazing PodBooth studios. We discussed how he came up with his number one as some might say it was controversial, we also spoke about Dan’s time writing for Mad Magazine, his love for cricket and his thoughts on the upcoming Australia v India series. You can purchase Dan’...2020-04-0515 minThe Empire Film Podcast#403 — Elisabeth Moss, Richard StanleyWe've got horror of all kinds on our mind this week at Empire Podcast Towers. First off, Chris Hewitt has a chat with Elisabeth Moss, star of Leigh Whannell's excellent update of The Invisible Man, and finds that she has blood on her hands. Well, feet. Then, Richard Stanley — making his return to directing with Colour Out Of Space after a looooooong time out — pops into the podbooth to natter away with Alex Godfrey about ouija boards, The Island Of Dr. Moreau, and getting stoned with cats.
Elsewhere on this week's pod, Chris is then joined in the podbooth by Hele...2020-02-281h 47
Film Chat208. Parasite & The Personal History of David CopperfieldOn this episode of Film Chat we finally review the recent Best Picture winner Parasite and answer the question everyone's been asking themselves - is this as good as Green Book?THEN Jake Hoskyns joins Sam in the Film Chat podbooth to review Armando Ianucci's latest film, The Personal History of David Copperfield? Did Armando Barnaby FUDGE this latest Dickens adaptation or was it a tale of two pretty satisfied film goers? Tune in to find out!PLUS we discuss the news that Bradley Cooper has been approached to play Barry Gibb in...2020-02-251h 00
Sisters That Slay - revealing our dirty tricks to win in life and business#26 "The Bread Brothers" hear the inspiring story of these Year-4-preneursOur most exciting podcast interview to date.... the passion that these Year 4preneurs share about their social enterprise ‘The Bread Brothers’ is so inspiring. 🥖 🍞 🥯 Parents - please get your kids to watch this. Feel free to share too.... we want to break the internet with such a positive story about the changes the next generation are making. An amazing idea that their teacher Sam and Christian Brothers College, Adelaide have made into an entrepreneurial program. Thank you to Riviera Bakery for their support in helping to make the palm oil-free bread and Valerie Travers for helping with the merchandise. Many thanks a...2020-02-1140 min
AccountingWEBNo Accounting for Taste ep51: How ethical is the accountancy profession?This week’s No Accounting for Taste sees the team examine the fallout from the latest IR35 upper tribunal decision, ponder the ethics of the profession and talk Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden.
Host Richard Hattersley and editor Tom Herbert welcome two guests to the AccountingWEB podbooth.
Up first is Tessa Hebditch. Tessa has carved a niche under the moniker of ‘the Ethical Accountant’. We’re also joined by Richard Hepburn, who is the operations manager at Gorilla.2019-11-0126 min
AccountingWEBNo Accounting for Taste ep50: How to be an ambitious accountantRecorded live from the HQ of triple Accounting Excellence award winners flinder, this week’s No Accounting for Taste podcast discusses the importance of having a growth mindset when growing a firm and the usual news from the world of accounting.
To celebrate the 50th edition of No Accounting for Taste, the AccountingWEB podteam – Richard Hattersley and Tom Herbert – left the comforts of their Bristol podbooth and travelled to flinder HQ, which sits in the shadow of London’s Shard.
Flinder’s head honcho Alastair Barlow welcomed the team into his office and of course showed off his three Accounting Excellence...2019-10-1726 min
Pilot TV#50: Carnival Row, The Affair, The Dark Crystal: Age Of ResistanceWith James Dyer off in America (you might have read about his adventures in Newsweek, or The Daily Mail), Ben Travis slides smoothly into James' vacant seat for this week's episode, joining regular incumbents Terri White and Boyd Hilton for an episode that tackles Orlando Bloom-Cara Delevingne fantasy show, Carnival Row; the Ruth Wilson and Joshua Jackson-free fifth season of The Affair; and the return of the dread Skeksis in puppet-based prequel, The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance.
They also talk about all the TV news that came out of Disney's D23 convention and, weakened by James' absence, fail to...2019-08-2759 minThe Empire Film Podcast#378 - Andre Ovredal, Gerard ButlerThis! Is! Butler! This week's episode sees one of our favourite recurring guests, Gerard 'Gerry' Butler, pop by the podbooth to tell Chris Hewitt all about his new movie, Angel Has Fallen. Along the way they discuss Nick Nolte, the five stages of movie stardom, and Gerry tells an eyewatering story that has great pedigree, chum.
Also this week, Chris talks to Norwegian director Andre Ovredal about Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror flick that's set to make people scream on both sides of the Atlantic.
And in the podbooth proper, Chris is joined...2019-08-231h 56The Empire Film Podcast#377 - Simon AmstellFormer Never Mind The Buzzcocks host Simon Amstell, who used to host Never Mind The Buzzcocks, pops by the podbooth this week for an interview in which his stint on Never Mind The Buzzcocks isn't mentioned once. (Sorry about that, we're aiming for that SEO sweet spot). Instead, he tells Chris Hewitt about how he made his new film, Benjamin, and along the way they attempt the world's first director's commentary entirely from memory. It doesn't go well.
Then, back in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and Amon Warmann for a fun episode in which they talk...2019-08-161h 44The Empire Film Podcast#372 - Corin HardyHe's a good egg, that Corin Hardy. He wrapped filming on Gangs Of London, the Gareth Evans-created TV show for which he's directed several episodes, on Thursday, and still found the time and energy to pop into the podbooth for a chat with Chris Hewitt about his... well, actually, Corin doesn't have anything to plug. So, instead, he and Chris talk about life for Corin post-Nun, working on Gangs, and do an impromptu John Carpenter episode of The Ranking. [0:50:33 - 01:20:03]
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis to talk the Harry Potter...2019-07-131h 35The Empire Film Podcast#369 - Noomi Rapace, Josh CooleyThis week's episode sees Chris Hewitt welcome Swedish actress Noomi Rapace - the original Lisbeth Salander - into the Empire Podbooth for a fun, frank, and often filthy chat about her new movie, The Captor, her surprising taste in music, life as a Londoner, and much more. Also in this episode, John Nugent chats to Josh Cooley, director of Toy Story 4, about giving audiences a huge Buzz.
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to talk about their favourite condiments, discuss the week's movie news, review Toy Story 4, Child's Play and Brightburn, and...2019-06-211h 42The Empire Film Podcast#368 - Asif KapadiaThis week's Empire Podcast sees the wonderful Asif Kapadia pop by the podbooth to have an in-depth natter with Chris Hewitt about his new documentary, Diego Maradona. No prizes for guessing what it's about - a tumultuous period in the life of one of the most brilliant, but controversial, figures modern sport has ever seen. And if you're wondering if Chris and Asif, two massive Liverpool fans, end up talking about a certain recent Champions League final win, well... yes. But it's early, so non-Reds can skip that bit.
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Terri White, James...2019-06-141h 30
Leeds Leeds Leeds: A Leeds United podcastWhere our heads are at and keep or sell for every Leeds United playerIt's been five days since Leeds United crashed out of the play-offs so Joe Mewis and Beren Cross are back in the podbooth to discuss where they're at in the grieving process.Marcelo Bielsa's future is the other big talking point before we turn our attention to how the squad should look next season as we talk through our keep or sell widget, which you can have a go at here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-05-2053 minLeeds Leeds Leeds: A Leeds United podcastKlich's goal, Bamford's charge and a look ahead to IpswichWe're back in the podbooth to pick the bones out the bizarre scenes against Aston Villa and the fallout that has followed - including the breaking news that came in over Patrick Bamford's FA charge while we were recording. Joe Mewis and Beren Cross run the rule over the improved performance against Dean Smith's side, injuries, what to expect at Ipswich, the under-23s and also find time to look at the latest under-23s victory. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-04-3043 min
Popcorn Rocket ReviewsE17: DumboStep right up! Tim Burton is remaking a classic. Xanthe is loving it but Rory’s got beef. It’s time for the 2019 remake of Dumbo. Let’s review.2019-04-2415 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE16: The Lego Movie 2 – reviewThe movie will get stuck inside your head… and that’s OK with us!2019-04-0509 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE15: Captain MarvelIs this the female empowering film Marvel want it to be? How accurate were those Rotten Tomato trolls? Here’s the Popcorn Rocket review.2019-03-2211 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE14: (Classic) Gremlins – ReviewIs that Gremlin wielding a chainsaw?!? This is a family film, right? Get your guilty-pleasure popcorn ready for the Steven Spielberg / Chris Columbus / Joe Dante 80’s classic: Gremlins. For mature (ish) audiences.2019-03-0712 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE13: Mary Poppins Returns reviewIt’s been a long time coming… 54 YEARS! That’s a looong wait for a sequel. Polish up your dancing shoes, things are about to get SUPER(calafragalisticexpialadotious).2019-02-2013 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE12: Bumblebee reviewWHAT IS GOING ON!? Action you can actually see?! A storyline that makes sense!? Characters that emote and decent acting?! What the heck is going on with this new Transformers film!?! Michael Bay is not gonna be happy.2019-02-1412 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE11: Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse – ReviewWhat Stan Lee’s final cameo means to Rory; how Xanthe (and her whole generation) will be inspired to read, and why Rory has broken into a sweat at the Spider-Man screening. Enjoy.2019-02-0615 minLeeds Leeds Leeds: A Leeds United podcastThe biggest week of the season?At the start of a busy week for Leeds United we're back in the podbooth to look back at a hard-fought win at Rotherham and ahead to a busy week for Marcelo Bielsa and the gang. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-01-2828 minLeeds Leeds Leeds: A Leeds United podcastSumming up Spygate and Clarke's coming of ageI spy with my little eye, the latest edition of the Leeds Leeds Leeds podcast. Joe Mewis and Beren Cross are back in the podbooth to run the rule over the saga that has dominated football media this weekend, before turning their attention to the 2-0 win over Derby County and purring over the performance of Jack Clarke. There's also time to talk transfers, under-23s, the upcoming trip to Stoke City and all the rest of the latest Leeds United news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-01-1437 min
Wedding Photo HangoverEp. #078 - Finding Your Style with Lisa Mark & Rebecca Lozer of the Secret Life of Weddings PodcastWe were joined this week by Lisa Mark and Rebecca Lozer of the Secret Life of Weddings Podcast. Settle in to hear about how Lisa and Rebecca got started doing photography and how they discovered their styles. Also, Lisa and Rebecca share the impetus behind why they started the Secret Life of Weddings. There’s a lot more in the episode so hit download and get ready to have a good time.Questions this week include:Is it ok to message a past client who got divorced and then engaged again to se...2019-01-141h 33Leeds Leeds Leeds: A Leeds United podcastThe positives of an early FA Cup exit, Derby previewThe LeedsLive team are back in the podbooth to run the rule over another early FA Cup exit, albeit one with plenty of positives to take out. Joe Mewis and Beren Cross cast an eye the latest transfer news before turning their attention to the big Friday night clash against Derby County. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-01-0834 minLeeds Leeds Leeds: A Leeds United podcastFestive review, January transfer window and FA Cup previewWe're (finally) back in the podbooth to run the rule over a hectic festive period which has seen a pair of euphoric late winners before two deflating defeats.Joe Mewis and Beren Cross also take a look at how Leeds' promotion prospects look at the start of 2019, what work needs to be done in the January transfer window, whether it's fair to scapegoat players and also look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup tie at QPR. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-01-0343 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE10: Elliot the Littlest Reindeer – reviewGet ready for the worst Christmas movie of the year.2018-12-1609 minThe Empire Film Podcast#343 - The League Of Gentlemen, Peter Jackson & Phillipa Boyens"Excuse me, has anyone got a bottle of orange juice?" The legends that are the League Of Gentlemen are back back back, freed from the confines of Royston Vasey and unleashed into the real world with their new live DVD, The League Of Gentlemen Live Again. And Chris Hewitt couldn't resist the chance to get them into the podbooth to ask all four of them - Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, and Jeremy Dyson - about their touring arrangements, and the correct pronunciation of Claes Bang.
Elsewhere, we can't get rid of Peter Jackson. Not content with his own...2018-12-141h 49Popcorn Rocket ReviewsE9: (Classic) Rise of the Guardians – reviewYou won’t believe Xanthe’s pitch for a Guardians sequel, plus Rory gets so over-excited that he forgets to breath. Rise of the Guardians (no, not that Owl movie), a Popcorn Rocket Classic review.2018-12-1314 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE8: The Grinch – reviewA confectious treat with the popcorniest munch, a Christmastime movie ahead of the bunch.2018-12-0610 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE7: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – reviewXanthe’s excited for ballet and Rory’s excited for mystery. Did The Nutcracker and the Four Realms deliver?2018-11-2911 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE6: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – reviewXanthe attempts to negotiate tickets to an M rated movie, and Rory considers bleaching his hair & eyebrows white like Johnny Depp did in The Crimes of Grindelwald.2018-11-2212 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE5: Charming – reviewThe “Every woman will fall in love with you” curse strikes again! This deceptively clever fairytale charms its way into a Popcorn Rocket review.2018-11-1513 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE4: (Classic) The Nightmare Before Christmas – reviewNow 25-years old, this between-holidays classic is delightfully gloomy and deep.2018-11-1512 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE3: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies – reviewRory’s realised that he should have been paying attention to the Teen Titans! A 2D animated superhero universe that is flat-out hilarious.2018-11-1212 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE2: The House with a Clock in its Walls – reviewThis spooky, magical movie reminded host Rory of visiting Bernard’s Magic Shop as a kid. Big kids will enjoy this family-friendly horror movie (but it may be a bit scary for little kids). Promotional clips courtesy of Amblin Entertainment EPK. Underscore & music licensed by PodBooth.2018-11-0513 minPopcorn Rocket ReviewsE1: Christopher Robin – reviewPart nightmare, part inspiration, part fantasy: This episode, Popcorn Rocket flew to the 100 acre wood for Disney’s live action Winnie the Pooh movie: Christopher Robin. Promotional clips courtesy of Disney EPK. Underscore & music licensed by PodBooth.2018-11-0513 minThe Empire Film Podcast#337 - Simon Pegg and Nick FrostSimon Pegg and Nick Frost have starred in a beloved TV show, and an equally beloved series of films, together. They've written films together. They've produced films together, including this week's horror-comedy, Slaughterhouse Rulez. But it's all been leading to this: the pinnacle of their career, the summit of their friendship, the zenith of their journey as human beings: the Empire Podbooth, where they have a very funny but, we will warn you now, very adults-only chat with Chris Hewitt about a wide array of topics including the name of their new company, Stolen Picture, the rigours of producing movies...2018-11-021h 14The Empire Film Podcast#336 - Rami Malek, Panos CosmatosIs this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught on a podcast, no escape from reality. Yes, this week sees the release of Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Rami Malek, the man who plays Mr. Fahrenheit, aka Freddie Mercury, pops into the podbooth to talk about that with Chris Hewitt. Then, Panos Cosmatos, the director of Nic Cage fever dream revenge thriller Mandy, has an intense and involved chat with Ben Travis that covers everything from grief to staging a chainsaw battle. NB: the sound quality on the Cosmatos interview isn't what we would ideally want, but it's worth...2018-10-261h 51
Be The DropHow To Start Podcasting With Rory NokePodcasting popularity continues to grow, and exciting things are predicted for podcast numbers in 2019. In the lead up to International Podcasting Day, I sat down with fellow Adelaide podcast enthusiast, Rory Noke to hear his thoughts on world of podcasting. Rory is PodBooth's Co-owner, as well as their audio and video producer. He has over 10 years broadcast experience, previously working with ABC, Network Ten and Channel 7. Rory is a podcaster himself and was selected as a Host of the Year finalist for the 2018 Australian Podcast Awards. In today's episode of Be The Drop, Rory talks...2018-09-2320 minThe Empire Film Podcast#321 - Ethan Hawke, Brad BirdWe're flying high on the Empire Podcast this week, as Incredibles 2 director, and all-round animation legend, Brad Bird pops in to the podbooth to talk to Jonny Pile and Chris Hewitt. They discuss returning to animation, working with Tom Cruise on Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, and more besides. It starts at 22:48 and finishes at 47:33.
Then Ethan Hawke, one of our favourite recurring guests, pops in to talk faith, his new movie First Reformed, and working inside and outside the Hollywood system. He's chatting to Ben Travis, and that runs from 01:11:31 to 01:34:16.
Back in the podbooth, Chris is then joined...2018-07-131h 55Leeds Leeds Leeds: A Leeds United podcastTakeaways from Marcelo Bielsa's first press conferenceMarcelo Bielsa has finally been unveiled so we're back in the podbooth to run the rule over the new Leeds United head coach's fascinating Elland Road minute press conference.The Argentine spoke to the assembled media for almost 90 minutes, giving his take on everything from transfers to the Championship and from Argentina's World Cup hopes to his time in France and we're here to pick the bones of everything he said - including the best bits from the man himself,Check out the full transcript of his press conference here and don't forget to...2018-06-2635 minThe Empire Film Podcast#317 - Alfred MolinaHe was the first person to betray Indiana Jones. He had the power of the sun in the palm of his hand. And he holds the record for having the most Lego mini-figs made in his image. He is, of course, the great Alfred Molina, and he's our guest this week, popping into the podbooth to chat with Chris Hewitt about Raiders, about Sam Raimi, and about Molina's new play, a revival of John Logan's Red. It starts at 49:36 and ends at 1:23:22, fact fans.
Then, Chris heads into the podbooth proper and is joined by Nick de Semlyen and Jonny...2018-06-151h 40
Freaking the F OutFriendshipsFTFO about Friendships -
In episode 8 they discuss friendships. To fit with the theme, they invited some friends into the glorious podbooth at White City. They discuss what makes a good friendship, friendship breakups, friendship drift-aparts and many other things. There's quite a lot of oooing and aaahing, fuelled by that warm feeling you get when you're surrounded by a group of friends...and drinking prosecco.
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The rest of the Tribe from today's podcast can be found on Instagram @melfaye1 @hollyb...2018-05-0741 minThe Empire Film Podcast#309 - David MorrisseyThis week, one of our favourite actors - David Morrissey - returns to the podbooth to talk to James Dyer (and not Chris Hewitt, as advertised on the pod; there was a scheduling snafu) about his new show, The City And The City, playing Gordon Brown, and more. He also has advice for Chris re: his Tuesday night clash between the Liverpool-Roma game and the Avengers: Infinity War screening.
Then, Chris and James are joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara as they discuss which quiet place they'd retreat to in the wake of an attack by nasty sound monsters...2018-04-201h 15The Empire Film Podcast#308 - Scott Adkins, Brad PeytonBritish action star, and regular podcast listener, Scott Adkins visits the podbooth this week to talk about his new film, Accident Man, as well as idolising Jean-Claude Van Damme and accidentally kicking Benedict Cumberbatch. (1:04:10-1:32:31)
Our second guest is Brad Peyton, director of this week's monster mash-up Rampage, who talks to Chris about working with The Rock, playing poker, not being an asshole, and an early contender for line of the year. (24:08-44:49)
Then, Chris retreats into the podbooth with Ben Travis, James Dyer, and the returning, albeit croaky, Helen O'Hara, to review Rampage, talk about giant animals, and revisit...2018-04-131h 41The Empire Film Podcast#306 - Leslie Mann, Paddy ConsidinePaddy Considine was our very first guest on our very first podcast, way back in 2012. Since then, we've been like ships in the night. But we fix that this week, with Paddy popping into the podbooth for an epic chat with Chris Hewitt about his new movie, Journeyman, and all manner of things. (50:46-1:17:54)
Elsewhere, Chris talks to Blockers star Leslie Mann (17.06-32.49), teaches her about Pacific Rim: Uprising, learns a lot about vocal fry, and then somehow - being the blithering nincompoop he is - manages to spit on her from distance.
Then, he's joined in the podbooth by...2018-03-301h 26The Empire Film Podcast#301 - Lennie James, Nick MurphyFor the past few years, Lennie James has been battling zombies as Morgan on The Walking Dead. He's about to jump ship to the spin-off show, Fear The Walking Dead, but somehow he's found the time to create, write, produce and star in new 6-part Sky TV series, Save Me, about a Londoner who, after finding himself accused of his daughter's abduction, vows to track down the real culprit.
And we were delighted to welcome Lennie and his Save Me director, Nick Murphy (@nickmurftweets) into the podbooth this week, where they had a wide-ranging chat with Chris Hewitt about the...2018-02-231h 19