Best Ethan Ralph Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 700: Live At Kings Place, London (ft. guests Corin Hardy & Dafne Keen; Bart Layton; Ben Wheatley; Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, & Chi Lewis-Parry; Anthony Russo & Joe Russo) 2:55:21

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It's been delayed by lurgy, but at last it's here, folks: the latest landmark in the Empire Podcast's epic journey, as we reach our 700th episode (not counting all the interview specials, spoiler specials, and sundry other specials). Recorded live, as is tradition, at Kings Place, London, on Friday January 9, it's a near three-hour odyssey of film-…

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DEADJOURNAL: The Mersh Finale (PART 2) - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO94 1:03:26

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[4.5+ HOUR LONG SHOW! JOIN THE PIZZA FUND! $12 level. https://podawful.com/posts/2621] PART TWO. The Bum Diary. The Chronicles Of Nerdia. The Basketcase Diaries. Diary Of The Deadtooth. The Livejournal reveal continues. It turns out, every single person Mersh has ever known has died in a car crash. We've also built a playlist of the music Mersh was…

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Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal On Hamnet; James Vanderbilt on Nuremberg — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:30

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Don't worry, folks — the Empire Podteam may be engaged elsewhere today (Friday, January 9), preparing to do the live show at Kings Place, London, that marks our 700th episode. But we'd never let you down, and let a Friday go without a dose of Empire Podcast goodness. Which brings us to this interview special, in which Helen O'Hara sits down on Zoom…

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Marty Supreme & Heated Rivalry with Ethan Hawke & Vinny Thomas 1:24:48

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This week, Louis is joined by actor and comedian Vinny Thomas to discuss RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, Marty Supreme, the season finale of Marty Supreme, their favorite gay TV shows, Avatar: Ash & Fire, and James Cameron's recent comments on award nominations. Louis is also joined by Ethan Hawke to discuss his Golden Globe-nominated performance in …

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DEADJOURNAL: The Mersh Finale (PART 1) - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO93 3:37:01

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https://podawful.com/posts/2620 THE FINAL MERSH EPISODE. The Diary Of Man Stank. Midget Bones' Diary. Memorirs Of A Gay Show. The Dead Schiele Scrolls. Diary Of A Shrimpy Dick. The Gay Vampire Diaries. Diary of a Fat White Woman. Mersh has Tink Tink Tink'ed himself into the most embarrassing situations in his life. Calling the police on PODAWFUL fo…

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The Shameless Plug #11: Peaky Blinding 31:32

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It's finally here! A little later than usual due to some technical mishaps, the latest episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down on Teams (yes, Teams!) to have a chat about the latest issue of Empire magazine, which is still on sale in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. In it, our dynamic duo talk about the c…

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The Empire Podcast Preview Of The Films Of 2026 1:36:41

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With the Empire Podcast team still in hibernation until the first show of 2026 (our live show at Kings Place, London, on Jan 9 — check kingsplace.co.uk for last-minute tickets), we're plugging the gap where the regular podcast would usually be with something a little different: a look ahead to the films of 2026, in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara,…

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The Empire Podcast Review Of The Year 2025 2:41:08

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And so, as 2025 disappears off into the distance, it's the most wonderful time of what's left of the year, as the Empire Podcast team get together in the podbooth for their marathon deep dive/look back at the cinematic year that was. Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer for this near-three-hour behemoth in which they go through the year …

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Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Dorinda Medley) 1:02:11

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On this episode of Bravo, America! - a new series from Lovett or Leave It - Dorinda Medley recounts her days during the wild west of Bravo, before housewives considered social media, glam squads, and consequences. And she talks about how reality TV helped her become the star of her own life, how years as an Upper East Side political spouse readied …

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GOONFIGHTS: Radio Violence - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO92 2:50:31

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https://podawful.com/posts/2617 Comedy Shaman's delusions of grandeur have him believing he is the KING OF THE GOONIVERSE, but here comes Tom Gulley to knock him back down a peg. Unfortunately, Shaman likes being pegged. The Halfway House isn't enough to stop Shaman from being mentally homeless, so hopefully Tom Gulley's radio man expertise can be …

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Cease 2 Desist - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO91 48:56

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[3.5+ HOUR LONG SHOW! JOIN THE PIZZA FUND! $12 level. https://podawful.com/posts/2616] I've received a ton of Cease & Desists over the past 16 years, but none more BOGUS, or INSANE than this one. Comedy Shaman fired up Grok and got it to write the most Actual Indian fake legal notice of all time, over the most embarrassing thing ever. And that isn'…

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Farewell, Rob (ft. guests Glenn Close; Stephen Lang; Josh Safdie) 2:13:59

25d ago2:13:59

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The final Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks, and it's a bumper-sized jamboree, longer than usual and hopefully fit to tide you over until we return with Episode 700 (live from Kings Place) on January 11th. For the first time ever, the revolving fourth chair revolves wildly during the pod itself, so Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer…

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It: Welcome To Derry — An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 46:38

25d ago46:38

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They all float down here. Now that It: Welcome To Derry, the prequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One and It Chapter Two, has finished its eight-episode run, the Empire Podcast has teamed up with Warner Bros. to bring you a special episode in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer conquer their fears of clowns, spiders, and spider-clow…

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Remembering Rob Reiner & Gay Guy Music Videos with Walton Goggins & Dylan Adler 1:25:58

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This week, Louis is joined by stand-up comedian and comedy writer Dylan Adler to discuss Rob Reiner's Legacy, the new Rian Johnson film Wake Up Dead Man, and their top picks for the ultimate gay guy music video playlist. Walton Goggins also joins Louis to chat about the new season of Fallout, The White Lotus, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTu…

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Move It or Lose It | Episode 142 | Dr. Emily Splichal: The Hidden Strength Within Your Feet 37:30

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Move It or Lose It | Episode 142 | Dr. Emily Splichal: The Hidden Strength Within Your Feet Want to learn more about Dr. Emily Splichal? 💻 Website: https: https://dremilysplichal.com/ 💻 Naboso: https://www.naboso.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilydpm/ 🖇️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DrEmilySplichal Dr. Emily Splichal’s New Book! 📖Se…

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EXPLORING SCHIZOCRIME (w/ FACELESS) - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO90 2:38:51

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https://podawful.com/posts/2615 PODAWFUL 16TH ANNIVERSARY. Faceless And Jesse P-S plunder the depths of the most schizoid crimes ever concocted, and take notes for their own future plans. Brian Wells, the infamous "Pizza Bomber", was part of the most autistically elaborate Rube-Goldberg plan ever to rob a bank, but somehow even with all their evil …

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Paul Thomas Anderson & Boogie Nights: An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 44:55

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Boogie Nights wasn't Paul Thomas Anderson's first movie (that was Hard Eight), but it's the film that put him firmly on the map, and served notice that here was a serious filmmaking force. And with the release of a remastered 4K UHD version of Boogie Nights on Monday, December 15, it's the perfect time for the Empire Podcast team — Chris Hewitt, He…

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There's Magic In The Air (ft. guests Shih-Ching Tsou & Sean Baker; Daryl McCormack & Cailee Spaeny; James L. Brooks) 1:56:11

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The penultimate regular Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks (don't worry, there are specials galore on the way), and it's a belter. Guest-wise, we have more goodies under the tree, as Jamie Graham talks to longtime collaborators Shih-Ching Tsou and Sean Baker (the director of Anora) about Tsou's directorial debut, Left-Handed Girl, which can …

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F1: An Empire Podcast Interview Special ft. Jerry Bruckheimer, Damson Idris & Kerry Condon 1:04:35

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"Yer man's in the pits, boss!" Joseph Kosinski's crowd-pleasingly kinetic F1 was one of the success stories of the year at the box office, displaying impressive legs (or wheels) to take the chequered flag with over $600 million in the global bank, making it the biggest hit of Brad Pitt's career. And now that the film is making its debut on Apple TV…

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Golden Globe Noms & Best Albums of 2025 with Diane Kruger and Courtney Revolution 1:15:51

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This week, Louis is joined by former The Circle contestant and pop culture commentator Courtney Revolution to discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Spotify Wrapped, their top albums of 2025, and the biggest celebrity gossip of the year, including Quentin Tarantino vs. Paul Dano, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Diddy, Sydney Sweeney's GAP ad, and J…

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LOONEY GOONS - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO89 41:17

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[4.5+ HOUR LONG SHOW! JOIN THE PIZZA FUND! $12 level. https://podawful.com/posts/2614] PODAWFUL has started another trend. "Anvil-ing" a guy is now the new tricknology ever since we Looney Tunesed Mersh with anvils and mousetraps. Some Daffy-come-lately is now sending anvils to DSP. While Mersh is watching little birds circle his head in a daze, he…

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QT's Making A List, We're Checking It Twice (ft. guests Taron Egerton; George Clooney & Adam Sandler; Jon M. Chu) 1:58:26

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Christmas on our mind as we enter December, and accordingly we deliver a sackful of great guests to you, our loyal and loving listeners. First off, Chris Hewitt goes to Taron Egerton's actual flat (smells divine... and the flat wasn't bad either) to sit down with him for a candid chat about his career,…

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The Shameless Plug #10: The Odyssey Odyssey 42:36

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The new episode of The Shameless Plug is here, folks, and this month sees Chris Hewitt sit down with freshly-minted award winner, Empire editor Nick de Semlyen, to delve into one of the most special issues of Empire magazine in many a moon: our world exclusive first look at Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, for which Nick went on something of an ody…

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Move It or Lose It | Episode 141 | Ethan Pollak: What Pulse Device Users are Saying 53:48

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Move It or Lose It | Episode 141 | Ethan Pollak: What Pulse Device Users are Saying The new ways that Pulse Device users are finding relief from spasticity, tight hips, foot drop and several other uses. Take a listen! Want to learn more about The Pulse Device? 💻 Website: https://www.pulsedevice.com/ Use code: MSDISRUPTED for $30 off the Pulse Devic…

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Hamnet & Heated Rivalry with Guy Branum and Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:11:27

1M ago1:11:27

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This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey join Louis to celebrate not watching another season of Stranger Things and recount their all-time favorite Winona Ryder roles. They break down Chloé Zhao's new film, Hamnet, and its chances in the awards field. They also take a moment to fan themselves after watching the new sultry hockey drama, Heated Ri…

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There Can Be Only Dozens (ft. guests Simu Liu; Ke Huy Quan; Richard Linklater & Ethan Hawke) 1:51:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with two actors who star in animated movies (and ask them both about their favourite things to do in London). First, Simu Liu Zooms in to talk about new Netflix family flick, In Your Dreams, plus his own dreams, and the return of Shang-Chi to the MCU. [21:38 - 38:30 approx] Then, …

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Escape From Malcatraz (ft. guests Benedict Cumberbatch & Dylan Southern; Joel Edgerton & Clint Bentley; Ariana Greenblatt) 1:57:43

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer — play themselves as they discuss great 'as themselves' performances in the movies. They also run their collective eye over the week's movie news, including heartening Star Trek developments, review Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good, Playdate, and S…

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LOST MEDIA: MERSH | Menace II Sobriety (Munchies Edition) - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO88 6:25:38

2M ago6:25:38

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https://podawful.com/posts/2611 Lost Media FOUND in 2025. The worst stand up comedy album ever recorded. Mersh's long sought after first album MENACE II SOBRIETY was one of the Holy Grails of sloptent, and now we have it in our hands thanks to a very generous source, one of Mersh's comedian heroes. Uncover the insane history of Mersh by delving int…

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Pluribus & Celebs We're Thankful For w/ Thomasin McKenzie, Guy Branum, & Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:22:27

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This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey are back to talk about Wicked fever, Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, and the celebrities we're thankful for. Thomasin McKenzie also sits down with Louis to discuss her new film, Fackham Hall. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community eve…

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Move It or Lose It | Episode 140 | Dr. Anthony Feinstein: How is Your Brain Treating You? 41:57

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Move It or Lose It | Episode 140 | Dr. Anthony Feinstein: How is Your Brain Treating You? Back with new insights and knowledge on cognitive struggles. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Move It or Lose It Podcast! 🎧 Want to know more about Dr. Anthony Feinstein? 💻 https://ims.utoronto.ca/faculty/anthony-feinstein …

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All The Information Is On The Task (ft. guests Edgar Wright, Rosamund Pike & Isla Fisher, Michael Shannon) 1:58:03

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast would surely deserve to get a full fat five points from Greg Davies, the Taskmaster himself, as Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and John Nugent apply themselves wholeheartedly (some more wholeheartedly than others, it must be said) to deciding which Taskmaster contestant has appeared in the best fil…

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Julia Ducournau & Tahar Rahim On Alpha: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 24:35

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Alpha is the third film from the brilliant French filmmaker, Julia Ducournau, following on from her titanic debut, Raw, and her raw follow-up, Titane (which won the Palme D'Or, no less!). A tale of an unusual epidemic and generational trauma, there's much going on above and below the surface, which we get into in this interview special, as Jamie Gr…

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Mentally Retargeted Individuals: Mr. Burgers - PODAWFUL PODCAST EO87 31:41

2M ago31:41

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[3 HOUR LONG SHOW! JOIN THE PIZZA FUND! $12 level. https://podawful.com/posts/2609] Mr. Burgers got SWATTED while live streaming. What does any self respecting Targeted Individual do when the men in white coats show up to the door with their butterfly nets? Strip down to their birthday suit and start screaming, of course. Somehow this actually work…

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Jenny Beavan: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Nicholas Hytner's The Choral, a delightful drama set in 1916 Yorkshire, is in cinemas now, folks. It features costumes designed by the legendary Jenny Beavan, who is one of the best costume designers in the business. Nominated for 12 Oscars, winner of three, Beavan has worked with directors like Robert Altman, James Ivory, and George Miller across …

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Frankenstein, Lux, & Grammy Nominations with Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedy writers Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher to discuss Ryan Murphy's new Kim Kardashian-led series All's Fair, the Grammy nominations, Rosalia's new album Lux, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us …