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Podcast · 102 episodes

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by Empire Magazine · English

The Empire Spoiler Specials podcast has expanded! With Empire+. Not only do you still get access to all Empire Spoiler Specials — past, present and future — but you'll also get additional bonus episodes and access to an ad-free version of the regular podcast. Empire’s Spoiler Specials take a deeper look inside the big movie releases, bringing you detailed, plot-heavy discussion and analysis from the Empire team and usually the filmmakers themselves. We delve into every aspect of the movie, exploring all the major plot points and secrets, leaving no stone unturned. There is also often fighting. Published as soon after the movies’ release as possible, our Spoiler Specials are the first chance to hear the last word on all your favourite movies.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day — The First Spoiler SpecialReaction spoiler special to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, focusing on first-viewing impressions, emotional beats, and MCU continuity questions (Damage Control, Sokovia Accords, identity spell logic),…2 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 29 chapters
No Sex Scenes! (ft. guest, Destin Daniel Cretton)Empire Podcast episode covering (1) a debate about whether authors/translators should publicly criticize adaptations, prompted by Emily Wilson’s scathing London Review of Books review of Christopher…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 34 chapters
Comic-Con 2026: The Reaction (recorded in San Diego)San Diego Comic-Con 2026 roundup focused on reactions to Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday Hall H panel, plus behind-the-scenes discussion of Masters of the Universe and Wildwood at SDCC.26 Jul 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 34 chapters
Dogg Day Afternoon (ft. Mary Steenburgen & Tom Hiddleston)The Empire podcast episode mixes movie news and reviews with Q&A. The main discussion centers on Pompeii and the (upcoming) historically accurate Odyssey adaptation, plus a long “best dog movies”…24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 41 chapters
Scott Aukerman On Comedy Bang! Bang! — An Empire Podcast Interview SpecialChris Hewitt interviews Scott Aukerman about Comedy Bang! Bang! and his comedy career, focusing on how the show’s improvised “fake talk show” format works, what touring is like, and how Aukerman got…21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 25 chapters
Avengers Doomsday Trailer Breakdown SpecialBreakdown and speculation on the unexpectedly released first proper trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, including its multiverse/incursion setup, team lineups, and key character beats ahead of a likely…20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 29 chapters
The Shameless Plug: Another Odyssey OdysseyChris Hewitt and Empire editor-in-chief Nick DeSemlian discuss Empire’s cover story for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, timed just before release.20 Jul 2026 · 44 min · 21 chapters
The Odyssey: The First ReactionA spoiler-heavy first-reaction discussion of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, focusing on its epic scale, practical/grounded visual effects, and a thematic reading that centers morality, xenia…18 Jul 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 34 chapters
The Interviews: The Odyssey Special (ft. Matt Damon & Tom Holland; Himesh Patel & John Leguizamo)Interview special for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (Homer adaptation).17 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Do You See? (ft. Christopher Nolan)The Empire Podcast episode “Do You See? (ft. Christopher Nolan)” mixes (1) a tribute discussion to actor Sam Neill after his sudden death, (2) a “Mount Rushmore” debate of Neill’s roles, and (3)…17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 31 chapters
John Woo: An Empire Podcast Interview SpecialJohn Woo discusses his Hong Kong action era and how he builds action sequences, emphasizing visual storytelling, rhythm, improvisation, and “heroic bloodshed” philosophy.16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 23 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Auli'i Cravalho, Robert Mark Kamen, Matt Spicer)Three interviews about major film franchises and comedy: Auli’i Cravalho on Disney’s live-action Moana adaptation as an executive producer and vocalist; Robert Mark Kamen on writing the book for The…13 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 20 chapters
This Is Not Journalism (The Empire Podcast ft. Souheila Yacoub)The Empire Podcast episode mixes film-news discussion with a guest interview about Evil Dead Burn, plus a long conversation about film reviewing, politics, and what critics owe audiences.10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 22 chapters
The Mount: Episode 1“The Mount” launches with a “Mount Rushmore” format: four “faces” chosen per episode for two themes.9 Jul 2026 · 31 min · 15 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Phil Lord & Christopher Miller; Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol; Himesh Patel)Three interviews tied to major releases. Phil Lord & Christopher Miller discuss Project Hail Mary’s Prime Video release, its box-office impact, sound/mix choices, and creative additions like Sandra…6 Jul 2026 · 58 min · 21 chapters
You Know How To Whistle, Don't You? (ft. Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton)Empire Podcast episode with movie news, a listener game (whistling/humming famous movie themes in order), a “life-affirming redundancy” film question, and a review/interview segment for The Infight.3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 25 chapters
Supergirl (ft. Craig Gillespie)A spoiler-heavy discussion of Supergirl (Craig Gillespie), focusing on Kara’s arrival on Earth, her relationship with Clark, her bond with Ruthie, and why she ultimately kills the villain Krem…3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 24 chapters
Disclosure Day (ft. David Koepp)A spoiler-heavy discussion of Steven Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day, focused on how the story “discloses” alien existence to the world and argues that empathy and listening are humanity’s survival…26 Jun 2026 · 2 h 15 min · 43 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Maisie Williams; and David Koepp)Episode “The Interviews” features two separate conversations. Topic 1: Maisie Williams discusses 500 Miles, a UK-set road story about two boys who run away to visit their grandfather in Ireland (Bill…26 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 13 chapters
The Empire Podcast — June 26, 2026 (ft. Johnny Knoxville & Jeff Tremaine)The Empire Podcast episode mixes comedy banter about extreme heat and “sweaty/melting” movie moments with movie-news updates, then features a guest interview about Jackass Best and Last.26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 29 chapters
Empire+: An AnnouncementThe Empire Podcast announces a rebrand and expansion of its paywalled content, launching Empire Plus (and updating logos/feeds).26 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
Curry Barker On Obsession: An Interview SpecialSpoiler interview special about Obsession, Curry Barker’s debut indie horror.22 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Masters Of The Universe (ft. Travis Knight)Spoiler special discussion of Masters of the Universe (Travis Knight’s live-action adaptation of the 1980s cartoon), focusing on tone (silly but earnest), character arcs (Adam/He-Man, Skeletor), and…9 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 31 chapters
The Mandalorian And Grogu (ft. Jon Favreau)A spoiler special discussion of The Mandalorian and Grogu, focusing on how the film adapts the Mandalorian TV characters for a big-screen, first-time-audience experience, while balancing…1 Jun 2026 · 2 h 12 min · 48 chapters