Podcast · 124 episodes
The Empire Film Podcast, page 2
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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This Is Not Journalism (ft. Souheila Yacoub)The Empire Podcast episode discusses film criticism and reviewing (including how politics and other factors affect ratings), then pivots to movie news, especially the Dune: Part Three trailer, and…10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 36 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Phil Lord & Christopher Miller; Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol; Himesh Patel)Three interviews tied to major releases: Project Hail Mary (Phil Lord & Christopher Miller), Nirvana, The Band, The Show, The Movie (Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol), and Enola Holmes 3 (Himesh Patel).6 Jul 2026 · 58 min · 28 chapters
You Know How To Whistle, Don't You? (ft. Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton)This episode of Empire Podcast mixes comedy banter, movie-news talk, and two listener games/questions, then includes a guest interview segment.3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 36 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Maisie Williams; and David Koepp)Two interview segments from The Interviews. First, Maisie Williams discusses 500 Miles, a film where two boys run away from England to visit their grandfather in Ireland (played by Bill Nighy),…26 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 18 chapters
Toy Story 6: Revenge Of The Sid (ft. Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine)This episode of Empire Podcast mixes movie talk with a long, hot-weather Q&A, then shifts to movie news and a guest interview.26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 34 chapters
Empire+: An AnnouncementThe Empire Podcast announces a rebrand and expansion of its paywalled content into “Empire Plus” (and updates “Pilot Plus” branding).26 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
The Shameless Plug: Spider-Plug And His Amazing PlugsThe hosts (Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen) plug Empire’s coverage for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and then rapidly previews many other magazine features: Jackass Best and Last, Minions…23 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 20 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)The episode is a three-part “The Interviews” featuring chats about (1) Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day, a period comedy-drama, focusing on improv and on-set experiences; (2) Dead Man’s Wire, a hostage…22 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 19 chapters
Helen O'Hara: Minor Celebrity (ft. Tom Hanks & Tim Allen)The Empire Podcast discusses Toy Story 5 (including the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, Shrek 5 first look, The Last House, Evil Dead Wrath rumor, and Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum…19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 30 chapters
Going On Holiday By Mistake (ft. David Koepp)The Empire Podcast episode mixes a “movie holiday/trip” discussion with a news roundup, then features a non-spoiler interview segment with David Koepp about Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day.12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 31 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Brett Goldstein & Ol Parker; Ben Gibbard; Travis Knight)Three-part “The Interviews” episode covering (1) Office Romance (Netflix) with Brett Goldstein and director Al Parker, focusing on its R-rated rom-com extremes (including repeated “cunt” dialogue, a…10 Jun 2026 · 57 min · 20 chapters
They've Turned The Wayans Against Us (ft. Nicholas Galitzine & Camila Mendes)The Empire Podcast episode mixes film news with a long, comedic discussion about movie swords, then shifts to horror box-office trends and ends with a guest interview about the live-action Masters of…5 Jun 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 31 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Claire Foy & Richard E. Grant; Callum Scott Howells)The Interviews episode covers two films about status anxiety and extravagant living. Savage House (Richard E.5 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 21 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Jon Favreau, Joe Dante, Mike Figgis)The episode is a three-part director interview package plus a GoFundMe ad.1 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 27 chapters
Making It Awkward (ft. Leo Woodall)The hosts answer an Instagram question about how awkward it can be to visit film/TV sets as an outsider journalist, then discuss movie news and box office, and interview Leo Woodall about the heist…29 May 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 28 chapters
Minced Grogu (ft. guest, Sigourney Weaver)The Empire Podcast episode mixes a Memorial Day mattress ad, box-office predictions for upcoming 2026 releases, movie-news discussion (especially James Bond casting rumors and other industry…22 May 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 31 chapters
The Shameless Plug: An Aliens Special SpecialThe Empire Magazine Summer 2026 “Aliens” special (issue 454) celebrating 40 years of Aliens, discussed in a long-form “Shameless Plug” episode.20 May 2026 · 46 min · 26 chapters
Tintin In Space! (ft. guest, Ian McKellen)Empire Podcast episode covering (1) a listener question about “best character introduced in a sequel that hijacked the franchise,” (2) debate on whether “event cinema” is back, and (3) movie news…15 May 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 40 chapters
The Interviews (ft. Bob Odenkirk and Aline Brosh McKenna)Two interviews about current films and their creative choices. First, Bob Odenkirk discusses Normal, an action/horror-leaning thriller directed by Ben Wheatley.15 May 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
K Urban, Your Enthusiasm (ft. guests James Cameron & Billie Eilish)The Empire Podcast episode mixes comedy banter with movie/TV discussion, then runs through a “Carl Urban characters fight to the death” question, a “best farmers on film” Mount Rushmore debate, and a…8 May 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 36 chapters
The Interviews (ft. James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, Sally Field & Lewis Pullman)The episode is a set of interviews with major filmmakers and actors, focused on (1) James Cameron’s 3D concert film Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft, The Tour, and (2) Guillermo del Toro’s…8 May 2026 · 55 min · 20 chapters
Ship Happens (ft. guests, Callum Turner & George Mackay)The episode is a mix of podcast banter about ships/boats and movie recommendations, plus movie news and a guest interview.1 May 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 43 chapters
The Interviews (ft. David Frankel & BenDavid Grabinski)Two director interviews from Empire’s “The Interviews” spin-off. First: David Frankel discusses The Devil Wears Prada 2, a legacy sequel that updates themes like luxury pricing, media’s shift from…30 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
The Shameless Plug: 10 Things I Love About YouEmpire magazine’s issue preview in a “Shameless Ten” format—Nick de Semlyen’s top 10 favorites, plus James Dyer’s Dune Part 3 trailer breakdown.24 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 21 chapters