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The Empire Film Podcast
The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest and best movie magazine. We bring you all the latest movie news and nonsense, as well as reviews of the week's new films, an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat and interviews with some of Hollywood's best and brightest. New episodes every Friday. For our famous deep dives into specific movies, subscribe to the Empire Spoiler Special Podcast at https://empire.supportingcast.fm/ Love TV? Subscribe to our…
Episodes
- The Empire Film Podcast
To Bee Or Not To Bee (ft. Martin McDonagh)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt in the grip of a mild addiction to Australian (and, originally, New Zealand) comedy show, Guy…
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The Interviews (ft. Sofia Coppola; Boots Riley & Naomi Ackie; Brian Duffield)
It's another jam-packed episode of The Interviews, folks, as Jamie Graham talks to Sofia Coppola about Making Marie Antoinette, the fly-on-the-wall making of…
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O Captain, Our Captain (ft. Robert Pattinson & Lance Oppenheim)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast largely takes the form of a heartfelt tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 86…
- The Empire Film Podcast
A Guy In A Bath? (ft. Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton & Kiell Smith-Bynoe)
This week's Empire Podcast sees Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, three members of the gargantuan cast of Ghosts: The Possession Of Button…
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The Interviews (ft. Tom Rhys Harries, Taika Waititi, Peyton Elizabeth Lee & Jacob Tremblay)
Another cracking episode of The Interviews this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with Tom Rhys Harries, who plays the title role in Clayface as a…
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Laika And The Road To Wildwood: An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Wildwood
Travis Knight's Wildwood is the latest film from Laika, the Portland-based stop-motion animation studio behind the likes of Coraline, The Boxtrolls, and Kubo…
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Name That Stath! (ft. Tom Hiddleston & Genden Phuntsok)
This week's Empire Podcast sees Tom Hiddleston return once again as our star guest (for what we are guessing is a record — let us know if that's the case, we…
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The Interviews (ft. Austin Abrams & Josh Brolin; Kitao Sakurai & Andrew Koji)
This week's episode of The Interviews sees two dynamic duos drop in for lovely cinema-connected chats. First, Chris Hewitt comes face-to-face with Austin…
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The Empire Podcast On Little Shop Of Horrors, In Association With Warner Home Video
"Suddenly Empire is standing beside you/talking about Frank Oz for hours on end/Suddenly Empire is here to provide you/Sweet understanding..." of Oz' classic…
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VisionQuest: An Empire Podcast Preview Special (ft. Paul Bettany and James Spader)
VisionQuest, the latest MCU show to hit Disney+, launches tomorrow with a two-episode salvo which reintroduces us to Paul Bettany's Vision, or the latest…
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The Interviews (ft. Aaron Sorkin; Paul Greengrass; John Cena & Jessica Biel)
Blimey, do we have a bumper edition of The Interviews for you, folks, as Chris Hewitt sits down in person with Aaron Sorkin to talk about the writer-director's…
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25 Years Of S.S. Rajamouli: An Empire Podcast Interview Special
Today — October 10 — is a pretty special day for S.S. Rajamouli, the groundbreaking Indian director behind epics like the Baahubali films, Eega, and 2022's…
- The Empire Film Podcast
Paul Blart, 23, Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (ft. Andrew Garfield)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Andrew Garfield, star of Paul Greengrass' hard-hitting period epic, The Uprising, stop by the podbooth for a fun…
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A BFI London Film Festival Directors Roundtable (ft. Andrew Haigh, Ashley Walters, Carol Morley, Mark Cousins)
It's time, folks. No, not time to watch the magic pumpkin — that's a few weeks away — but instead to glory in the majesty of the BFI London Film Festival…
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Keep Loving Movies, And Hopefully They'll Love You Back (ft. Ethan Hawke)
The title of this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is a delightful phrase that comes from none other than our star guest, Ethan Hawke, who tells Jamie…
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The Interviews (ft. David Kittredge on Boorman And The Devil; Padraic McKinley on The Weight)
This week's episode of The Interviews is all about editors-turned-directors. First, we have an extended interview between Chris Hewitt and David Kittredge, the…
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Stark-Spangled Banner (ft. guest, David Ayer)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all about birthdays, folks. Partially because Chris Hewitt just had one, but also because this week's listener…
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Witches, Leave (ft. guests, Zach Cregger & Austin Abrams)
Which witch is which? And more importantly, which witch is best? That's the big question on the lips of the Empire Podcast team this week, as Chris Hewitt…
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The Interviews (ft. Jarvis Cocker, Susanne Bier)
This week's episode of The Interviews is different class, folks. First up, Chris Hewitt has a lovely Zoom with Jarvis Cocker — yes, THE Jarvis Cocker — as the…
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The Shameless Plug: Digging Deep On Digger
With the latest issue of Empire magazine in shops for just another week or so, it's time for Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to slide into the…
- The Empire Film Podcast
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Next Generation (ft. guests Stockard Channing & Dianne Wiest)
Happy birthday, Star Trek! Gene Roddenberry's groundbreaking sci-fi show turned 60 this week, and the Empire Podcast is celebrating in style this week. Helen…
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The Interviews (ft. Steven Knight, Camille Cottin, Corin Hardy)
It's another jam-packed edition of The Interviews this week, folks. First, Chris Hewitt sits down with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight as he tackles…
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The Interviews (ft. Willem Dafoe; Jujubee & Ginger Minj; Jane Schoenbrun)
The latest episode of The Interviews is a barnstormer, folks, in which the legendary Willem Dafoe talks to Alex Godfrey about his new movie, Late Fame, running…
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Our Favourite Curry (ft. guests Jodie Comer & Michael Sarnoski)
This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt have a lovely natter with The Death Of Robin Hood star, Jodie Comer, and her director, Michael Sarnoski…
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Helen Vs Peter Lorre: Dawn Of Justice (ft. guest, Dave Green)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Dave Green's Coyote Vs Acme finally reach cinema screens after a long and perilous journey which saw the film…
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The Empire Podcast On Mars Attacks! In association with Warner Home Video
Ack ack ack! Can Tim Burton's gleefully anarchic Mars Attacks! really be 30 years old? It seems so, for those lovely folks at Warner Home Video have released a…
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The Interviews (ft. Mason Thames & Lee Kirk; Adam Shankman; Sam Spruell)
The Interviews returns this week with a jam-packed show, as Chris Hewitt sits down at Comic-Con in San Diego with, after a delayed start, Mason Thames (and…
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Middle-Aged Sex And Death At Camp Empire
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Jane Schoenbrun, director of Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma, chat to Harry Stainer on Zoom about their new…
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Jurassic Street: Cull De Sac (ft. guest, Matt Johnson)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees director Matt Johnson return, just a few weeks after he was talking up Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie…
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The Greig Fraser Key Light Challenge (ft. guest, Taika Waititi)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Taika Waititi, director of Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Zoom in for a cracking chat with Chris Hewitt about that…
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No Sex Scenes! (ft. guest, Destin Daniel Cretton)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt — freshly returned from Comic-Con and San Diego — sit down for a lovely chat with Spider-Man: Brand…
- The Empire Film Podcast
Comic-Con 2026: The Reaction Pod (recorded in San Diego)
And so Empire has said goodbye to Comic-Con 2026, after an absolutely jam-packed few days that saw our Chris Hewitt race around the San Diego Convention…
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Dogg Day Afternoon (ft. Mary Steenburgen; and Tom Hiddleston)
On this week's Empire Podcast, Helen O'Hara slides into the host's chair in the Comic-Con-related absence of Chris Hewitt, and together, she, James Dyer and…
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Scott Aukerman on Comedy Bang! Bang! — An Empire Podcast Interview Special
Here's a fun treat for anyone interested in comedy, movies, improv and more: when Chris Hewitt was in LA the other week, not only did he talk to John Woo for a…
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The Shameless Plug: Another Odyssey Odyssey
With Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey finally in cinemas, and the current issue of Empire (with The Odyssey on the cover!) still on sale for just over a week or…
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The Interviews: The Odyssey Special (ft. Matt Damon & Tom Holland; Himesh Patel & John Leguizamo)
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has finally landed in cinemas around the world, and to mark the occasion, we've turned the latest episode of The Interviews…
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Do You See? (ft. Christopher Nolan)
This week's episode of The Empire Podcast sees one of the most revered Chrises in the movie business finally sit down with the director of The Dark Knight…
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John Woo: An Empire Podcast Interview Special
Here's a hard boiled treat that will feel like a bullet in the head initially. It may even make you want to take your face off. But hold tight, for there will…
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The Interviews (ft. Auli'i Cravalho, Robert Mark Kamen, Matt Spicer)
Another jam-packed episode of The Interviews this week sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Auli'i Cravalho, the actress who originated the role of Moana…
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This Is Not Journalism (ft. Souheila Yacoub)
Praise be to Muad'Dib! Thank the heavens for Duuuuuuuuuuuuune Part Three! Because, frankly, without the launch this week of the trailer for Denis Villeneuve's…
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The Interviews (ft. Phil Lord & Christopher Miller; Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol; Himesh Patel)
The latest episode of The Interviews is another belter, folks. And is, accidentally, double act-themed. First, Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom for a fun chat…
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You Know How To Whistle, Don't You? (ft. Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton)
The latest episode of the Empire Podcast sees the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and James Dyer — go simply ga-ga for Olivia Wilde's new…
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The Interviews (ft. Maisie Williams; and David Koepp)
A shorter episode of The Interviews this week, folks, but it packs a lot into its 35 minutes, as Chris Hewitt talks music, Irish accents, life post-Game Of…
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Toy Story 6: Revenge Of The Sid (ft. Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine)
This week's Empire Podcast might see Chris Hewitt and Helen O'Hara write their own ticket, folks, as they come up with an idea for Toy Story 6 that should, if…
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Empire+: An Announcement
Today saw the launch of Empire+, folks, for subscribers. We know you have questions. What is Empire+? What is happening? Why are we seeing the faces of three…
- The Empire Film Podcast
The Shameless Plug: Spider-Plug And His Amazing Plugs
With just a few days left to pick up the latest issue of Empire magazine, featuring Spider-Man: Brand New Day on the cover, here's the latest episode of The…
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The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)
It's another jam-packed edition of The Interviews, folks! This episode sees Chris Hewitt sit down on Zoom with Haley Bennett and Jack Whitehall, stars of…
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Helen O'Hara: Minor Celebrity (ft. Tom Hanks & Tim Allen)
If this week's Empire Podcast doesn't give you a Buzz, it might at least give you a... wonderful sense of warmth and well-being, as all-round acting legends…
- The Empire Film Podcast
Going On Holiday By Mistake (ft. David Koepp)
This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer pack the sunscreen, flip-flops, and oversized hats into a tiny bag as they discuss…
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The Interviews (ft. Brett Goldstein & Ol Parker; Ben Gibbard; Travis Knight)
It's another packed episode of The Interviews, folks. First off, listener discretion is advised as Chris Hewitt talks to Brett Goldstein, star and co-writer of…
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They've Turned The Wayans Against Us (ft. Nicholas Galitzine & Camila Mendes)
This week sees the release of Travis Knight's live-action adaptation of 80s cartoon (and toy line), Masters Of The Universe, so our very own He-Man, Chris…
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The Interviews (ft. Claire Foy & Richard E. Grant; Callum Scott Howells)
The latest episode of The Interviews is all about extravagance, high fashion and big spending. But enough about Chris Hewitt. Instead, we're focused on Savage…
- The Empire Film Podcast
The Interviews (ft. Jon Favreau, Joe Dante, Mike Figgis)
It's a packed line-up of directors this week on The Interviews, folks. Directorpalooza? First up, we bring you an extended excerpt from our spoiler special…
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Making It Awkward (ft. Leo Woodall)
Things get awkward on this week's Empire Podcast, folks. Not just because Chris Hewitt seems to be wearing a Skeletor mask for some of it, nor because he's so…
- The Empire Film Podcast
Minced Grogu (ft. guest, Sigourney Weaver)
All hail the Alien Queen! For the legendary Sigourney Weaver, star of some of the finest sci-fi films of all time, is our esteemed guest on this week's episode…
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The Shameless Plug: An Aliens Special Special
This time it's more. Yes, folks, The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, chat about the stories behind the…
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Tintin In Space! (ft. guest, Ian McKellen)
Fly, you fools! Yes, that's right, Ian McKellen — the legendary English actor who is Gandalf and Magneto, get over it — is our guest on this week's Empire…
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The Interviews (ft. Bob Odenkirk and Aline Brosh McKenna)
This week's episode of The Interviews sees Chris Hewitt sit down face-to-face with the legend that is Saul Goodman/Jimmy McGill/Gene Takavic, the one and only…
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K Urban, Your Enthusiasm (ft. guests James Cameron & Billie Eilish)
This week's Empire Podcast sees Alex Godfrey sit down for an audience with music superstar Billie Eilish and her co-director on her new concert movie, Billie…
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The Interviews (ft. James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, Sally Field & Lewis Pullman)
It's a legend-laden episode of The Interviews this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt sits down in person with James Cameron to talk about his new, unexpected…