Hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Greta Johnsen dive into episode two with Director/EP John Cameron, Writer and Co-EP Kor Adana, and Writer and Supervising Producer Elizabeth Padden. They discuss the Agony and the sacrifices that must be made in the Sisterhood. Then, actors Mark Strong and Jodhi May (Emperor Javicco Corrino and Empress Natalya Corrino) share what’s ... Show More
Dec 2024
Ep.6: The High-Handed Enemy (Showrunner/EP/Writer Alison Schapker, EP/Writer Jordan Goldberg; Actor Olivia Williams; and Production Designer Tom Meyer)
Hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Greta Johnsen unpack the big moments in the finale with Showrunner/EP/Writer Alison Schapker, and EP/Writer Jordan Goldberg. Then, Actor Olivia Williams gives us a peek into the mind of Tula Harkonnen. And finally, Production Designer Tom Meyer reveals t ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2024
Ep.5: In Blood, Truth (Showrunner/EP/Writer Alison Schapker & EP/Writer Jordan Goldberg; Actors Tabu and Josh Heuston; and Composer Volker Bertelmann)
Our hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Greta Johnsen explore love triangles, unchecked power, and decades long betrayals with Showrunner/EP/Writer Alison Schapker, and EP/Writer Jordan Goldberg. After that, they welcome the charming actors, Tabu and Josh Heuston, to discuss their characte ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2024
Ep.3: Sisterhood Above All (EP/Writer Jordan Goldberg, Director Richard Lewis, EP Mark Tobey, Costume Designer Bojana Nikitović, and Actors Jessica Barden and Emma Canning)
Hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Greta Johnsen unpack Episode 3 and the root of the Atreides-Harkonnen rivalry with EP/Writer Jordan Goldberg, Director Richard Lewis, and EP Mark Tobey. Costume designer Bojana Nikitović shares secrets to the Sisters’ wardrobes. Then, actors Jessica Bard ... Show More
58m 7s
Oct 2024
‘Disclaimer’ Series Premiere: Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón Are Here for the Prestige Crown
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney beware of narrative and form to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘Disclaimer,’ the Apple TV+ miniseries starring Cate Blanchett. They discuss Alfonso Cuarón as a filmmaker, his history of loosely adapting works, and the decision to utilize narrati ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2022
“Vesper” – the hustle behind making an epic sci-fi feature film with the writer-director duo Kristina Buozyte & Bruno Samper
Today, we welcome the writer-director duo Kristina Buozyte & Bruno Samper to the show! Together, they made the epic post-apocalyptic sci-fi feature film Vesper (2022), starring Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, Richard Brake, and many, many more. The film is about to come out in t ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2023
#554 — Damien Chazelle & Justin Hurwitz, Christopher Landon, Michael B. Jordan
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees another onslaught of incredible guests, as Ian Freer chats with Babylon's director-composer duo of Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz about their working relationship and long friendship, and Chris Hewitt talks scary VHS covers with ... Show More
1h 46m
Dec 2024
The Top 10 Underseen Movies of 2024. Plus: James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd on ‘The Terminator’ at 40!
Sean remarks on the release of the Oscars shortlists in below-the-line categories, international features, and documentary features, before discussing his five most underseen movies of 2024 (1:00). Then, he’s joined by a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues to discuss each of their ... Show More
2h 44m