Best Mike Natale Podcasts (2025)

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44: In The Bedroom with Katey Rich 1:30:05

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Emily and Phil continue their exploration of The Todd’s—Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field—with a deep, emotional dive into Todd Field’s devastating directorial debut, In The Bedroom (2001). Joining them is critic and editor Katey Rich, bringing insight into what made this restrained, quietly explosive drama a standout of early 2000s cinema. Toge…

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It Happened One Night (1934) w/ Andrew Daniels 1:48:13

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“I just had the unpleasant sensation of hearing you referred to as my husband.” – It Happened One Night (1934) This week, returning guest Andrew Daniels joins us to break down the original screwball sensation: Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night. As the first film to ever sweep the “Big Five” Oscars, this charming romantic comedy set the template f…

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Joe Satriani & Steve Vai 54:42

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After decades of friendship and collaboration, guitar legends Steve Vai and Joe Satriani reveal details about their new band SatchVai and their latest single 'I Wanna Play My Guitar.' They discuss the creative process behind the project, working with vocalist Glenn Hughes, and their upcoming European tour. The conversation also touches on their exp…

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Episode 53- THE SOUND OF MUSIC: The Science Of Music Therapy With Music Therapist, Dr Shane Cassidy 45:09

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Send us a text The field of psychology and mental health is a diverse one and it covers all manner of treatments to support people who are struggling with their mental health. Music therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention, to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability. Music therapists draw upo…

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43: Storytelling with Rich Monahan 1:36:02

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Phil & Emily kicks off our brand-new mini-series The Films of The Todds—a deep dive into the cinematic worlds of Todd Haynes, Todd Phillips, Todd Solondz, and Todd Field. First up? Todd Solondz’s provocatively layered and deeply uncomfortable 2001 film Storytelling. Joining Phil & Emily is writer and pop culture commentator Rich Monahan to unpack t…

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Shadows (1959) w/ Robert Bellissimo 1:52:33

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“The film you have just seen was an improvisation.” – Shadows (1959) This week, returning guest Robert Bellissimo joins us for a conversation on John Cassavetes’ Shadows,, a landmark of American independent cinema. Shot on the streets of New York with a semi-improvised style and a raw, jazz-infused energy, Shadows broke all the rules and opened new…

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Chris Jericho 1:16:24

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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - From his KISS tribute band Kuarantine's success with 'Turn on the Night' to Fozzy's latest single, Chris Jericho opens up about balancing wrestling and music. He shares hilarious stories about early WASP interviews, the evolution of stage names, and his deep connection to 80s KISS. The conversatio…

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42: Road Trip with with David Ehrlich + Bonus Interview with Amy Smart 1:46:31

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Phil and Emily are kicking off their new mini-series The Films of “The Todds”—a deep dive into the wildly different worlds of Todd Haynes, Todd Phillips, Todd Solondz, and Todd Field. And what better way to start than with one of the most chaotic, irreverent, and painfully 2000s comedies: Road Trip (2000). Joining them for this raunchy, college-era…

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How the National Film Registry Came to Be (with Congressman Robert Mrazek) 1:52:27

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In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Congressman Robert Mrazek, the man whose legislation led to the creation of the National Film Preservation Board. Without his efforts, the National Film Registry as we know it wouldn’t exist. Mrazek shares the inside story of how film preservation became a congressional priority, the cultural battles …

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Paul Rodgers & Rikki Rockett 1:25:20

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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his recent conversation with Paul Rodgers who shares his journey from forming Bad Company to their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. He reveals fascinating stories about recording their debut album at a haunted mansion, working with Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant, and the…

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Episode 52 - POST-NATAL DEPRESSION: Interview With Sarah Hoover About Her New Book: 'The Motherload, A Memoir. Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood.' 51:23

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Send us a text Post-Natal Depression effects 12% - 15% of women. Depression is likely to be under-recognised during pregnancy and postnatally. Mental health problems are as common in the perinatal period as they are at other times of life. In this epiosde I speak to Sarah Hoover about her new book,'The Motherload, A Memoir. Episodes from the Brink …

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41: Obsessed with Sidney Butler & Austin Harris 1:37:32

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Phil and Emily are wrapping up their dive into Beyoncé’s films of the 2000s mini series with the wild, over-the-top thriller Obsessed (2009). Joining them for this high-stakes finale are Sidney Butler and Austin Harris, ready to break down the campy chaos of this Beyoncé vs. Ali Larter showdown. From glass-shattering catfights to wildly intense sta…

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Don Felder & Wendy Dio 57:22

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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie shares his interview with rock legend Don Felder who shared the story behind his new album 'The Vault,' born from discovering decades of forgotten recordings in storage. He revealed how his slide guitar changed the Eagles' sound, the surprising origin of 'Hotel California,' and his journey f…

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Touch of Evil (1958) w/ Ryan Luis Rodriguez 1:44:21

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“He was some kind of a man. What does it matter what you say about people?” – Touch of Evil (1958) This week, we’re crossing into the shadowy borderlands of noir with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez to unpack Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil. From its legendary opening tracking shot to Welles’ haunting turn as the corrupt Hank Quinlan, the film stands…

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40: Cadillac Records with Mike Natale 1:56:55

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Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with a deep dive into the 2008 musical biopic Cadillac Records, and they’re joined by writer and film critic Mike Natale to help unpack this rich (and underrated) chapter in Queen Bey’s acting career. Beyoncé stars as the legendary Etta James in this chronicle of Chess Records and the …

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Lzzy Hale & Cosmo Wilson 1:29:28

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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie shares his interview with Halestorm's Lzzy Hale discussing the creative process behind the band's latest music with producer Dave Cobb, as well as detailing upcoming performances, including a seven-week European tour with Iron Maiden and their role in Black Sabbath's historic farewell show. …

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An American in Paris (1951) w/ Arlene Hellerman 2:07:33

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“’S Wonderful! ’S Marvelous!” – An American in Paris (1951) This week, we step into the dreamlike Technicolor world of An American in Paris with special guest Arlene Hellerman. A Publications Associate for Broadway Licensing Global, Arlene brings a multifaceted perspective shaped by a career spanning theatre, film, television, broadcast news, and p…

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Episode 51 - MAKING SENSE OF ADHD : Interview With Alex Partridge From ADHD Chatter Podcast About His First Book - 'Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity To My Life.' 50:07

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Send us a text If you think you may have ADHD and are undiagnosed, then making sense of this can be overwleming, confusing and challenging. In this episode I talk to Alex Partridge. If you are a regular listener to this podcast, I spoke with Alex in episode 39 about his ADHD Story. Aged just 21, Alex founded UNILAD and LADBible, social news sites w…

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39: Dreamgirls with Barrett Doss 1:50:04

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Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with the crown jewel of her early film career: Dreamgirls (2006). Joining them is the immensely talented actress and singer Barrett Doss (Station 19, Iron Fist), bringing her Broadway perspective to a dazzling conversation about one of the most ambitious movie musicals of the 2000s. Th…

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A Brief History of Betty Boop: From the Inkwell to the Musical 2:02:09

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Boop-Oop-a-Doop! In this special bonus episode, we present A Brief History of Betty Boop: From the Inkwell to the Musical. We begin with the story of Fleischer Studios—the groundbreaking animation house behind Betty Boop, Popeye, and Koko the Clown—and trace how their surreal, adult-oriented cartoons challenged the norms of early animation and stoo…

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Rick Allen 44:33

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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - it's Eddie's recent interview with Def Leppard's Rick Allen where they discussed the Raven Drum Foundation Second Annual Benefit Concert and the impact first responders have had on his life, the evolution of his drum kits, plans for the upcoming Def Leppard shows, their recent cover of Stand By Me…

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38: The Pink Panther with Brooke Solomon & Jordan Gustafson 1:47:22

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Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with a dive into 2006’s slapstick reboot The Pink Panther! Joining them are returning guests Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson from Queer Quadrant, ready to unpack the chaotic energy of Steve Martin’s Inspector Clouseau—and Beyoncé’s role as the glamorous pop star turned murder suspe…

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The Cheat (1915) w/ Jae Kim 1:54:42

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“You are mine—body and soul!” – The Cheat (1915) This week, we’re traveling back to 1915 with returning guests Amanda Rush and Jae Kim for a deep dive into Cecil B. DeMille’s The Cheat. A landmark of early American cinema, The Cheat helped shape visual storytelling through its pioneering use of lighting, editing, and narrative tension. But alongsid…

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Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen 54:50

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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his conversation with Smith/Kotzen's Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen about their new album, Black Light / White Noise, what the writing process was like for them and how they decide who sings which songs, the stories behind the concept and titles, how the two of them originally lin…

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37: The Fighting Temptations with Louis Peitzman 1:26:04

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Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with 2003’s The Fighting Temptations! Joining them is pop culture writer and critic Louis Peitzman, who helps break down this feel-good gospel comedy starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in one of her first major film roles. They dive into the movie’s blend of music, faith, and small-…

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) w/ Ben Hosley 2:05:33

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“Which one of you nuts has got any guts?” – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) This week, we check into the ward with special guest Ben Hosley, producer of Blank Check with Griffin and David, to take on Miloš Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. One of only three films to sweep the “Big Five” Oscars, this anti-establishment classic remains…

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Alex Lifeson & Andy Curran 54:45

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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his chat with Alex Lifeson and Andy Curran about the new album from their group Envy Of None, stij(ē)n wāvz. They talk about the creative process, how the group came to be, if there will be live shows coming up and much more, plus, some conversation about Alex's relationship with …

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Episode 50 - THE INHERITED MIND : Interview With ABC News Chief International Correspondent James Longman About His Book & Memoir: 'The Inherited Mind: A Story Of Family, Hope And The Genetics Of Mental ... 51:31

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Send us a text James Longman is the Chief International Correspondent for ABC News, USA. He has covered middle east conflicts, royal deaths and papal appointments. In his memoir, 'The Inherited Mind: A Story of Family, Hope and the Genetics of Mental Illness', James examines his own mental health issues in the context of his family. When James was …

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36: Goldmember with Akilah Hughes 1:36:46

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We’re kicking off our brand-new Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with a groovy start: Austin Powers in Goldmember! Phil and Emily are joined by writer, comedian, and Beyoncé superfan Akilah Hughes to break down Queen Bey’s feature film debut as the iconic Foxxy Cleopatra. From Mike Myers’ chaotic brand of early-2000s comedy to Beyoncé’s effortless…

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Top 5 Concerts with Dean Delray 1:33:00

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On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you something a little different. It's a taste of what his daily talk show looks like outside of all the interviews, featuring a recent caller-driven show with special guest comedian Dean Delray sitting in, asking our audience to call in the top 5 concerts they've ever attended. Catch Eddie …

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Where Are My Children? (1916) commentary track 1:14:56

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“We must be brave enough to look truth in the face.” – Where Are My Children? (1916) This week, we return to the public domain vault for a full-length commentary track on Where Are My Children?, the provocative 1916 silent drama from Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley. As one of the earliest American films to tackle topics like birth control, abortion…

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CSI: Taylor Swift (April Fools’ Bonus Episode) 1:44:21

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Surprise, Swifties and sleuths! For our April Fools’ bonus episode, Phil and Emily hit pause on the movie talk to investigate one of the most unexpected pop culture crossovers of the 2000s: Taylor Swift’s guest appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation—yes, really. In this chaotic and deeply unserious deep dive, we break down the 2009 episode “T…