Podcast · 124 episodes
The Empire Film Podcast
by Bauer Media · English
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 sister show, The Pilot TV Podcast, which covers every quality show landing on the small screen — because you can't watch *everything*. https://podfollow.com/pilot-tv-podcast/
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The Interviews (ft. David Kittredge on Boorman And The Devil; Padraic McKinley on The Weight)Two-part “The Interviews” episode. First, an extended interview with David Kittredge about his documentary Berman and the Devil, which chronicles John Boorman’s making of Exorcist II: The Heretic…30 Sep 2026 · 46 min
Stark-Spangled Banner (ft. guest, David Ayer)The Empire Podcast episode mixes (1) birthday-themed movie trivia about films released on the hosts’ birthdays, (2) movie news and trailer reactions, and (3) an interview segment with director David…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 37 min
Witches, Leave (ft. guests, Zach Cregger & Austin Abrams)The Empire Podcast discusses “Best Movie Witches,” debating iconic witches across film and TV (including Practical Magic, The Craft, The Wizard of Oz, Spirited Away, Suspiria, Rosemary’s Baby, and…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 31 min
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The Interviews (ft. David Kittredge on Boorman And The Devil; Padraic McKinley on The Weight)Two-part “The Interviews” episode. First, an extended interview with David Kittredge about his documentary Berman and the Devil, which chronicles John Boorman’s making of Exorcist II: The Heretic…30 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 23 chapters
Stark-Spangled Banner (ft. guest, David Ayer)The Empire Podcast episode mixes (1) birthday-themed movie trivia about films released on the hosts’ birthdays, (2) movie news and trailer reactions, and (3) an interview segment with director David…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 45 chapters
Witches, Leave (ft. guests, Zach Cregger & Austin Abrams)The Empire Podcast discusses “Best Movie Witches,” debating iconic witches across film and TV (including Practical Magic, The Craft, The Wizard of Oz, Spirited Away, Suspiria, Rosemary’s Baby, and…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 28 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Jarvis Cocker, Susanne Bier)Two interviews on the Empire Podcast. Jarvis Cocker discusses Pulp, What Do You Do for an Encore, a one-day cinema release (Sept 18) and later MUBI run, blending Pulp reunion concert footage with…18 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 21 chapters
The Shameless Plug: Digging Deep On DiggerEmpire Magazine’s October 2026 issue (issue 458) and its cover story on Alejandro G. Inarritu’s upcoming film Digger (opens Oct 2), starring Tom Cruise as oil tycoon Digger Rockwell.16 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Next Generation (ft. guests Stockard Channing & Dianne Wiest)The episode is a mix of Star Trek 60th-anniversary talk, fan “what if” casting, and film/trailer news.11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 38 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Steven Knight, Camille Cottin, Corin Hardy)Three interviews about (1) Steven Knight’s Oasis reunion documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, (2) Camille Cottin on Call My Agent: The Movie, and (3) Corin Hardy on his Cine Supper event…11 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 16 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Willem Dafoe; Jujubee & Ginger Minj; Jane Schoenbrun)Three separate interviews. (1) Willem Dafoe on Late Fame, aging, identity, and how downtown New York arts communities rose and were later monetized.7 Sep 2026 · 49 min · 15 chapters
Our Favourite Curry (ft. guests Jodie Comer & Michael Sarnoski)The Empire Podcast episode mixes film news, obituaries/tributes, and a discussion of Tim Curry and Peter Cullen, then reviews and interviews guests about The Death of Robin Hood.4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 33 chapters
Helen Vs Peter Lorre: Dawn Of Justice (ft. guest, Dave Green)The Empire Podcast episode mixes film talk and news, then centers on a guest interview about Coyote vs Acme, a Looney Tunes-style courtroom story about corporate wrongdoing and perseverance.28 Aug 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 35 chapters
The Empire Podcast On Mars Attacks! In association with Warner Home VideoA celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks (1996), focusing on its new Warner Home Video 4K remaster release and why the film’s gleeful, anarchic Martian invasion satire still…26 Aug 2026 · 49 min · 24 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Mason Thames & Lee Kirk; Adam Shankman; Sam Spruell)Episode 1: “The Interviews” (guests: Mason Thames, Lee Kirk, Adam Shankman, Sam Spruell)23 Aug 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 21 chapters
Middle-Aged Sex And Death At Camp EmpireThe Empire Podcast episode mixes a GoFundMe paid message, listener Q&A about time travel, film rankings, and visited film locations, then a news segment covering D23 announcements and Marvel/Disney…21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 28 chapters
Jurassic Street: Cull De Sac (ft. guest, Matt Johnson)This Empire Podcast episode mixes food nostalgia, theatre and film chatter, a big “13th movie” debate, and current movie news.14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 34 chapters
The Greig Fraser Key Light Challenge (ft. guest, Taika Waititi)The Empire Podcast episode mixes movie news, box-office debate, and a long interview with Taika Waititi about the 10th anniversary re-release of Hunt for the Wilderpeople.7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 31 chapters
No Sex Scenes! (ft. guest, Destin Daniel Cretton)The Empire Podcast episode “No Sex Scenes!” discusses (1) whether authors/experts should publicly criticize screen adaptations, focusing on Emily Wilson’s scathing review of Christopher Nolan’s The…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 38 chapters
Comic-Con 2026: The Reaction Pod (recorded in San Diego)San Diego Comic-Con 2026 wrap-up and reactions, focusing on Empire’s experiences at panels—especially the Marvel Studios Hall H presentation for Avengers: Doomsday—and a Masters of the Universe panel…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 28 chapters
Dogg Day Afternoon (ft. Mary Steenburgen; and Tom Hiddleston)The episode is a mix of a paid GoFundMe ad, Empire’s movie/podcast banter, a “best dog movies” question, discussion of what ancient/classical myth should be adapted next, and a long fan-theory…24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 38 chapters
Scott Aukerman on Comedy Bang! Bang! — An Empire Podcast Interview SpecialChris Hewitt interviews Comedy Bang! Bang creator/host Scott Aukerman about the show’s improv “fake talk show” format, how live episodes stay unscripted, and what’s happening with CBB’s UK/Ireland…21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 22 chapters
The Shameless Plug: Another Odyssey OdysseyEmpire Magazine’s “Shameless Plug” episode about the magazine’s double cover story for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, plus a quick tour of other features and interviews in the current issue.20 Jul 2026 · 44 min · 21 chapters
The Interviews: The Odyssey Special (ft. Matt Damon & Tom Holland; Himesh Patel & John Leguizamo)Interview special for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, focused on how Matt Damon (Odysseus) and Tom Holland (Telemachus) and also Himesh Patel (Eurylochus) and John Leguizamo (Eumaeus) approached…17 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 15 chapters
Do You See? (ft. Christopher Nolan)The Empire Podcast episode “Do You See? (ft. Christopher Nolan)” mixes film news with a tribute-style discussion of Sam Neill and a guest interview about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 37 chapters
John Woo: An Empire Podcast Interview SpecialAn Empire Podcast interview special with director John Woo about his career, focusing mainly on his Hong Kong era and how he designs action sequences.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 projects: Disney’s live-action Moana, The Karate Kid musical, and Netflix comedy Little Brother.13 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 21 chapters