In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Dolph Lundgren. Yep, that Dolph Lundgren: not only Ivan Dragon, but a writer, director, actor, TED Talker, academic and lover of cats.
They chat about his latest directorial outing, Wanted Man, that's available on UK digital services now. Plus, which version of Rocky IV is the best, why his ... Show More
Yesterday
Parenthood, the plane trip that led to the film, plus a lovely chat with Robert Carlyle
1989's Parenthood started life on a long haul flight. Director Ron Howard would tell of how 'testing' it was to do such a journey with kids in tow, and soon, he realised there was a film in it. But it'd be a movie where he, producer Brian Grazer, and writers Lowell Ganz and Babal ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 3
In conversation with Michael Sarnoski - The Death Of Robin Hood, Death Stranding, Pig, and videogames
In UK cinemas now is the third film from writer/director Michael Sarnoski, The Death Of Robin Hood. Headlined by Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, it's a hugely ambitious independent movie, with a very different spin on a well-known character. Sarnoski joined Simon Brew for a Film St ... Show More
46m 8s
Sep 1
Bill And Ted's Bogus Journey, the title that had to change, plus a chat with William Sadler and Alex Winter too
With Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure already playing in cinemas, plans moved quickly for a sequel. Originally entitled Bill & Ted Go To Hell, the movie that became Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey survived the financial problems of the studio behind it, and brought in a first-time dir ... Show More
1h 31m
Apr 2018
#308 - Scott Adkins, Brad Peyton
British action star, and regular podcast listener, Scott Adkins visits the podbooth this week to talk about his new film, Accident Man, as well as idolising Jean-Claude Van Damme and accidentally kicking Benedict Cumberbatch. (1:04:10-1:32:31)
Our second guest is Brad Peyton, ... Show More
1h 41m
Oct 2025
Vendrak The Vertical, Scáthach, And The Kamino Kid (ft. guests Benny Safdie, Malcolm McDowell, Harris Dickinson)
This week's Empire Podcast sees us welcome another hat-trick of wonderful guests, as Chris Hewitt has lovely chats with The Smashing Machine writer-director (and Happy Gilmore 2 villain), Benny Safdie, [24:13 - 40:39 approx] and bona fide acting legend, Malcolm McDowell, star of ... Show More
1h 55m
Jul 2025
Movie News Mews (ft. guests, Matt Shakman and Sam Rockwell)
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all kinds of fantastic. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down (in person, and on Zoom) with Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, to discuss the FF's debut in the MCU [24:33 - 40:07 approx]; and Sam Rockwell, the cool ... Show More
1h 40m
Nov 2019
E137 HOW TO WIN A STREET FIGHT WITH CHUCK LIDDELL - IMPAULSIVE EP. 137
UFC Legend Chuck Liddell joins the boys to talk about the new Tesla rhombus, the secrets to become a fighting champion, how to overcome injuries, his life as an actor, Logan’s two point deduction and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/li ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2021
Richard Donner Encore
In honoring the life and career of late, great producer-director Richard Donner ("Superman," "The Omen," "Lethal Weapon," "The Goonies") Gilbert and Frank present this ENCORE episode from 2018, featuring a fascinating conversation about the importance of on-set teamwork, the ecce ... Show More
1h 31m