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Podcast · 310 episodes

The Rest Is Entertainment

by Goalhanger · English

Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Whether you're a fan of gritty dramas, blockbuster movies, or celebrity news, this podcast is your ultimate guide to entertainment. Richard and Marina offer fresh, expert analysis on the latest hits, star power, and cultural moments shaping the media landscape, making sure you’re always in the know about the entertainment world. The Rest Is Entertainment Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q&A episodes, ad-free listening, access to our exclusive newsletter archive, discount book prices on selected titles with our partners at Coles, early ticket access to future live events, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestisentertainment.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestisentertainment. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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New Strictly Hosts & New Celebrity TraitorsThe hosts discuss Strictly Come Dancing’s launch with new presenters (Emma Willis, Josh Whittaker/Whittacombe, Johannes Radebe), the role of producer decisions after launch, and how “entertainment…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h · 24 chapters
What A Time To Be Alive! - Marina Hyde [EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT]Marina Hyde reads excerpts from her audiobook/book What a Time to Be Alive, using celebrity and TV culture to satirize “media spectacles” and culture wars, then zooms in on specific recent…24 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 17 chapters
Richard’s Top 3 Music Videos Of All TimeRichard Osmond answers “top 3 music videos of all time,” then discusses Sydney Sweeney’s controversial gambling advert, and later talks about how TV can create real-world impact (with Richard…23 Sep 2026 · 35 min · 13 chapters
Inside Big Brother: Nasty Nick (Ep 1)The episode traces Big Brother’s origins and UK launch, then spotlights the “Nasty Nick” scandal from Big Brother 1—how Nick smuggled pencils/paper to write secret notes, manipulated voting, and…22 Sep 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters
Ed Sheeran: The FalloutThe episode focuses mainly on Ed Sheeran’s Americas tour fallout after rapper Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage, leading venues/promoters to remove him from remaining dates.21 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 21 chapters
Is X Factor Back From The Dead?Q&A on entertainment industry economics and formats, focusing on whether ITV should revive The X Factor; BBC’s decision to axe Drag Race UK; who could replace Monty Don on Gardeners’ World; and how…16 Sep 2026 · 33 min · 16 chapters
The Rise & Fall of Mr BeastThe episode compares how entertainment and publishing “gamify” attention and money, using MrBeast’s book The Most Dangerous Games, Nicola Peltz’s Rising Star award, and Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalo…14 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 19 chapters
Strictly Hosts Exclusive: The Biggest Job In TV?A Q&A about Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosting trio and how they landed the “biggest job in TV,” plus a Strictly Superfan quiz.9 Sep 2026 · 51 min · 17 chapters
Have We Found The New Kardashians?Whether TV/streaming has found “the new Kardashians,” using Alex Earle’s Netflix family show as the case study; plus discussion of The Grand Tour’s new hosts and “Galliano Gate” at the Met Gala/Met…7 Sep 2026 · 59 min · 18 chapters
Should Celebs Brave the Shave?The episode is a Q&A with Marina Hyde and Richard Osman about celebrity culture and entertainment.2 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 12 chapters
Goodbye Dolly: Musician, Megastar, MogulDolly Parton’s legacy as musician, megastar, and business/philanthropy figure, plus how TV/streaming is being reshaped by clipping culture and micro-dramas, and what’s coming from the Edinburgh TV…31 Aug 2026 · 53 min · 18 chapters
Kanye, Katseye & Jamiroquai's HatQ&A on music/entertainment business and media culture, covering (1) whether Kanye West can perform in sanctioned countries (Russia focus), (2) how orchestras transport expensive instruments, (3) the…26 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Richard Has The Perfect Show For Prince HarryThe hosts discuss Meghan and Harry’s reported return to the UK and her possible casting in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen (Season 3), plus the long-running chart dominance of The Killers’…24 Aug 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
Can Song Lyrics Get You Arrested?The episode discusses (1) whether Edinburgh Fringe is still a career-launching “discovery” venue for American comedians, (2) movies where villains win, (3) whether song lyrics can lead to criminal…19 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
The Rock Enters His Country Music EraSports franchises and media rights as billion-dollar “IP” bets, plus The Rock’s country-music plans and China’s rapidly expanding AI microdrama industry.17 Aug 2026 · 53 min · 16 chapters
How To Win Lunch With a CelebThe Rest is Entertainment episode is a Q&A covering entertainment-industry economics and celebrity-meetup logistics.12 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
James Bond: Sex, Spies and Soggy Towels (Ep1)The origin of James Bond, focusing on Ian Fleming’s life and how his experiences shaped Casino Royale and Bond’s signature tropes.11 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
Sex Playlists - A Deep DiveThe episode is a “deep dive” into sex playlists—what people put on them and why—then it shifts to Ariana Grande’s public scrutiny about her weight/health, and ends with polling about who should be…10 Aug 2026 · 58 min · 28 chapters
The British Celebrity Boyfriend CrisisThe Rest is Entertainment Q&A episode “The British Celebrity Boyfriend Crisis” (Marina Hyde and Richard Osman) discusses how celebrities “outgrow” their first careers, then pivots to listener…5 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
Holly Willoughby On YouTube - The Verdict!The hosts debate Holly Willoughby’s YouTube-exclusive lifestyle/chat show “Holly Willoughby Together,” criticizing reviewers for treating it like terrestrial TV and analyzing its early performance…3 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
Take A Break Fiction Feast's AI Fake MistakeThe episode of The Rest is Entertainment (Q&A) covers three main topics: “getting your flowers” (recognition), how TV/film create fake brands and props, and whether documentary “talking heads”…29 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 14 chapters
Has Charli XCX Escaped Brat Summer?The episode debates whether “content creator” has become an overused identity and how the creator economy actually works, focusing on micro-influencers, platform dependence, and monetization.27 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 12 chapters
Zendaya's Secret WeaponThe episode of Rest Is Entertainment (Q&A) covers: (1) how celebrity styling works and why Law Roach is so influential; (2) whether UK publishing has a “female violence” problem, using a Guardian…22 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Introducing: The World Cup Of... TV Theme TunesThe Rest Is Entertainment hosts a “World Cup of TV Theme Tunes,” using Focal Data polling to seed popular British TV theme tunes into quarter-finals, then arguing favorites until the British public…21 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters