Chad Stahelski is the visionary stuntman-turned-director behind the John Wick franchise. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain on the incredible journey of making one of the most beloved action series of all time – alongside the documentary filmmakers who captured it all. Chad along with Wick Is Pain director Jeffrey Doe and producers Josh Oreck and Gabe Roth ... Show More
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Saraya: From Barbie to Bratz Doll
Saraya returns to share the raw, unfiltered truth behind her new memoir Hell In Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives. From surviving a rough-and-tumble childhood as part of a wrestling dynasty family to breaking barriers in WWE, and rediscovering happiness post-AEW, Saraya op ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 4
We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History
It’s a July 4th celebration of American rock & roll with the Pod of Thunder crew - Andy, Nick, and Chris L.! They’re diving into their personal picks for the greatest American bands of all time, but this isn’t a countdown. It’s a passionate, no-rules discussion covering everyone ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2
Back To The Future... And Back - 40 Years of Marty, Doc, & Mayor Goldie Wilson
Author and pop culture historian Brad Gilmore returns just in time for the 40th anniversary of Back To The Future! He and Chris break down Brad’s new book, Why We Love Back To The Future, a deep dive into the making, legacy, and ongoing cultural impact of the iconic film trilogy. ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2022
Getting your movie greenlit by a studio with Yariv Lerner producer and Exec producer of Expendables, Rambo: Last Blood, Hellboy & The Dare !
Today, our host Giles Alderson welcomes a very special person to the podcast: The man who greenlit his debut feature film, Yariv Lerner. Now, not only does Yariv run Nu Boyana Film Studios, the biggest film studio in Eastern Europe, but he is also the executive producer or produc ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
Brad Furman (Director/Producer/Writer) on his Journey from the Basketball Court to Film Sets
Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes director and producer Brad Furman, known for films like The Lincoln Lawyer, The Infiltrator, Runner Runner, The Take, and City of Lies. The episode opens with Furman reading a tou ... Show More
47m 59s
Sep 2024
‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano are thinking they’re back after rewatching the 2014 action-thriller hit ‘John Wick,’ starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, and Alfie Allen.
Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel!
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1h 50m
Mar 2023
#557 — Ian McShane, Alexander Skarsgard, John Boyega
Another Empire Podcast episode, another bumper selection of guests this week, as Chris Hewitt sits down (in person) with Ian McShane, star of John Wick Chapter 4, and they chat about hotels, Lovejoy, McShane's start in acting, and (of course) Columbo. (Note: this interview was co ... Show More
2h 1m
May 2024
Femme: how this gobsmacking neo-noir revenge thriller got made
Wear an extra pair of socks because this film will knock them right off. This week we discuss Femme, the Neo-noir thriller and debut feature from directing duo Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. In Femme, we see Jules targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life a ... Show More
43m 36s
Mar 2025
Food For Thought: Why make a passion project documentary and give it away for FREE with Giles Alderson & Dan Richardson
Today’s episode is a special one! First for all, the brilliant Phil Hawkins takes the reins as our host. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the one and only Giles Alderson finally joins us to present his brand-new film! Alongside his longtime friend and co-director/-producer/-wr ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2023
J. K. SIMMONS & DAVID SIMMONS: Love Behind Anger, Impostor Syndrome, Saving Youth Lives & Uncomfortable with Awards
J. K. Simmons (Whiplash, Spiderman) joins us this week to share stories from his time in this industry going from waiting tables and scrounging for pizza - to becoming an Academy Award Winning actor and making his name in films like Whiplash, Spiderman, and Juno… J. K. talks abou ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2025
‘The Electric State’ Is a Netflix Nightmare. Plus, 10 (Better) Movies We Missed.
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the latest Netflix mega-budget action movie, ‘The Electric State,’ one of the worst movies of the decade so far (1:00). They discuss the state of Netflix’s influence on the movie industry and the series of disastrous movies made ... Show More
2h 17m
Jan 2022
Podly: The Peacemaker Podcast: Ep. 1 with James Gunn
Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova kick things off with a bang as they dive into the wild, hilarious, badass thrill ride that is the first episode of Peacemaker. They recap the biggest moments you don’t want to forget, ruminate on the best way to release some post-prison stress, an ... Show More
35m 7s