Zach Baron joins Sean and Amanda for an action-packed episode that hits on the Golden Globe nominations; Will Smith’s new movie, ‘Emancipation’; and the new Brendan Fraser film, ‘The Whale.’
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Zach Baron
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Oct 30
‘Wildwood,’ ‘Wicker,’ and 10 Movies We Missed! Plus: Travis Knight!
On today’s show, Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to help cover the incredibly busy movie month that is October. Before diving in, though, they take a broad look at the state of the Oscar races, and Jo shares some of her boldest predictions. Then, they discuss myriad ... Show More
2h 39m
Oct 23
The 10 Best Horror Movies of 2026 and ‘Clayface.’ Plus, ‘Street Fighter’ With Shea Serrano!
On today’s show, Sean is joined by Chris Ryan for all things horror. First, they react to the casting rumors for the much-anticipated role of James Bond and hypothesize why there is a new trend of limiting theatrical exhibition for movies with poor tracking data. Then, they cover ... Show More
2h 38m
Feb 2024
#603 — Jeffrey Wright, Sean Durkin & Zac Efron
Another week, another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, and once again we're joined by some cracking guests. First, Jeffrey Wright, the freshly Oscar-nominated star of American Fiction, joins Chris Hewitt to talk about that movie, his working practices, the film's unusual ori ... Show More
1h 47m
Nov 2024
#643 ft. Denzel Washington, Zoe Saldaña, Sean Baker
Blimey, our guest cup continues to overflow, folks. This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Gladiator II star, and all-round legend, Denzel Washington, to talk about reuniting with Ridley Scott, and to clarify Denzel's recent hint that he might be winding down ... Show More
1h 54m
Jan 2019
The Oscars Race, 'Anchorman,’ 'SNL,' 'Step Brothers,' and 'Vice' With Adam McKay and Sean Fennessey | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep 466)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sean Fennessey to recap the Golden Globes and keep an eye on the Oscars race (2:14). Then Bill sits down with director and screenwriter Adam McKay to discuss his time at 'SNL,' comedic film eras, teaming up with Will Ferrell, Funny o ... Show More
1h 52m
Jan 2023
The State of Awards Season and ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ With Sean Fennessey
Chris and Andy are joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the current state of awards season with the Golden Globes airing this week, and what cultural currency award shows hold today (1:00). Then, they talk about the new Nicolas Winding Refn series ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ (41:03), a ... Show More
1h 26m
Dec 2024
Denzel Washington (“Gladiator II”); Jharrel Jerome (“Unstoppable”)
“Gladiator II” star Denzel Washington on reuniting with director Ridley Scott, his next Spike Lee film and more. Also, Jharrel Jerome on working with Jennifer Lopez in “Unstoppable,” and the Roundtable looks at the Golden Globe Awards nominations. Learn more about your ad choices ... Show More
1h 36m
Jan 2020
Taron Egerton, Brielle Biermann & Amanda Pacheco?
It's award show season, and we're starting off with the Golden Globes—Who got praised? Who got snubbed? Who got Who'd and who... tried to sing the nominations? Oh brother! From Taron to Awkwafina to Chet Haze/Hanks and every Brosnan son along the way, we'll give you our best reca ... Show More
1h 7m