Best Thrill Me Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 232 - Amelia Blackwell on bringing Jane Austen to the Modern Day 55:22

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Amelia Blackwell has a master’s degree in Creative Writing, a corn snake called Colin, and a deep love of the works of Jane Austen. Although the Boleyns appear in her family tree, it’s through marriage, not blood, which is probably just as well. Georgiana Darcy’s most persistent suitor in her novel A Crime Through Time, Baron John de Halighwell, ta…

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Ep. 231 - Jonathan Lee on what editing taught him about writing 1:00:58

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Novelist and TV showrunner Jonathan Lee is the author of four novels, including High Dive and The Great Mistake. He is creator, executive producer & lead writer of the BBC/ Netflix drama series “The Bombing of Pan Am 103”. Other TV projects include originating and executive producing the documentary series “Who Killed Jill Dando?” (Netflix, 2023), …

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‘This Is Spinal Tap’: Rob Reiner On 41 Years Of Amplified Genius & Rock ‘N Roll Lore, and ‘Spinal Tap II’ [The Discourse Podcast] 20:01

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There are few comedies more universally beloved or endlessly quotable than "This Is Spinal Tap", the 1984 mockumentary that redefined musical satire. Directed by Rob Reiner, who also appears as fictional documentarian Marty DiBergi, the film follows a hilariously inept British metal band on a disastrous American tour. It's a film so committed to au…

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JULIE BOWEN: Staying Accessible, Embracing Her Modern Family & Avoiding the ‘Game of More’ 1:12:36

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Julie Bowen (Modern Family, Happy Gilmore) joins us this week so share how her upbringing helped shape her into the accessible, compliment averse, ‘girl next door’ that audiences love. Julie was a treat this week - she talks about the casting experience during Modern Family while giving love to each of her casemates for their role in her life. We a…

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Ep. 230 - Beth Lewis on Telling Women's Stories in the Wild West 1:01:15

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Beth Lewis is the author of five novels so far, including her debut, THE WOLF ROAD. My latest novel, THE RUSH, came out in the UK on 10th June 2025 and is out in the US on the 7th October. It was July’s Goldsboro Books Prem1ere Book Club pick and a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick. We had a great chat with Beth, hearing about the influences that went int…

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Page One Extra - 5 Books That Influenced DV Bishop for Carnival of Lies 42:29

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Watch as a full video episode on our YouTube channel D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction. He has previously guested on the main podcast way back in Episo…

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SARAH SILVERMAN: Finding Humor in Tragedy, Standing Up for Yourself & Life Hacks for Rage 1:18:32

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Sarah Silverman (PostMortem, The Sarah Silverman Program) joins us this week for a deep conversation about depression, loss, friendship, and Call of Duty. Sarah talks about her newest special PostMortem and her ability to pull humor from the tragic events in her life. We also get into traumatic experiences that shaped her early career, balancing a …

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Beau Willimon On Writing The ‘Andor: Star Wars’ Revolution, The Costs Of Rebellion & More [The Rogue Ones Podcast] 47:30

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Beau Willimon, one of the writers on the “Star Wars” series “Andor” joins our The Rogue Ones podcast for a long and in-depth chat about “Star Wars,” the period of unrest, rebellion and revolution that “Andor” is set in and helping create this immense tapestry of beings trying to live their lives, maintain relationships, and survive during the uphea…

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Adventures in Publishing-land - Debut episode! 56:50

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Watch as a full video episode on YouTube! Subscribe to Adventures in Publishing-land's own feed for future episodes or watch on YouTube! Welcome to the very first episode of Adventures in Publishing-land! Join us as we discuss some of the biggest (and strangest) stories in publishing over the past few weeks. This week: 00:17 Intro 01:32 The Unbound…

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Ep. 229 - Fiona Cummins on moving from journalism to writing fiction 1:19:37

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Fiona Cummins is an award-winning former journalist and a graduate of the Faber Academy Writing a Novel course. Rattle, her debut novel, was the subject of a huge international auction and has been translated into several languages. It received widespread critical acclaim from authors and reviewers. She has since written bestsellers The Collector, …

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Ep. 228 - Jane Johnson on how her editing experience made her a better author 1:04:20

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Jane Johnson is a novelist, historian, and publisher. She is the UK publisher of many bestselling authors, including George R.R. Martin. She has written for both adults and children, including the bestselling novels The Tenth Gift and The Salt Road. Her latest book is Secrets of the Bees. We really enjoyed chatting with Jane and hearing how it was …

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SCOTT PORTER: Twists in Ginny & Georgia, Chasing Friday Night Lights & Combining Math and Music 1:17:57

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Scott Porter (Ginny & Georgia, Friday Night Lights) joins me this week to discuss his transition from singing wide receiver to acting and how his pursuit in Hollywood allowed him to reconnect with lost family. Scott talks about the unexpected challenges and growth he’s experienced on Ginny & Georgia, including the surprises of the ‘balance’ show’s …

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‘Materialists’: Celine Song On Love, Capitalism, & The Commodification Of Dating [The Discourse Podcast] 19:24

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Celine Song made waves with her semi-autobiographical debut "Past Lives," a gentle gut-punch of a romance about fate, longing, and the people we could have become. With her follow-up, "Materialists," Song trades whispered regrets for sharp banter, high-end fashion, and the ruthless calculus of the New York City dating scene. But beneath the couture…

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Ep. 227 - Michael Cordy on using science as inspiration for his stories 1:00:36

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Michael Cordy's debut novel,The Miracle Strain/Messiah Code, was published in over twenty-five languages and reached the top five in the Sunday Times Bestseller List. Disney bought the film rights for $1.6 million. Another five novels followed: Crime Zero/The Crime Code, The Lucifer Code, The Venus Conspiracy, The Source and The Colour Of Death. Al…

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Dan Gilroy Talks ‘Andor,’ Tyranny, The Potential Of More ‘Star Wars’ Writing A New ‘Miami Vice’ & More [ The Rogue Ones] 44:55

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Screenwriter Dan Gilroy talks about working with his brother Tony Gilroy and 'House Of Cards' writer Beau Willimon on crafting the nuts-and-bolts revolution story of the acclaimed 'Star Wars' series 'Andor.' Gilroy also talks about the possibility of doing more 'Star Wars,' and the upcoming 'Miami Vice' remake he is writing for 'Top Gun: Maverick' …

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David Dastmalchian On ‘Murderbot,’ ‘The Life Of Chuck,’ Writing ‘Creature Commandos,’ ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] 35:02

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David Dastmalchian is having one hell of a year. Whether you know him as Polka-Dot Man from "The Suicide Squad," Piter from "Dune," or Jack Delroy from last year’s sleeper horror hit, "Late Night with the Devil," the actor/writer/comic book creator has made a habit of stealing scenes and bringing unhinged yet human characters to life. And in 2025, …

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‘Andor’ Season 2: Tony Gilroy Digs Into Andor Spoilers, Bourne, Bond, & His Next Film ‘Behemoth!’ [The Rogue Ones Podcast] 41:37

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For the latest episode of "The Rogue Ones", hosts Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez sat down once again with Tony Gilroy, the creator and showrunner behind "Andor", to unpack the ambitious second season in full spoiler-filled detail. Created by Tony Gilroy and starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, “Andor” is a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story…

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Drafting Notes - Does Networking Help as an Author? And How Do You Do It? 19:10

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Watch as a full video on our YouTube channel! Networking. It's a word that is very corporate and as a result off-putting to a lot of writers, but can it help? What are the best ways to go about it, either in person or online? And what shouldn't you do (learn about Marco's "Don't Be A Dick" rule...) Drafting Notes is a new series of podcast episodes…

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MING-NA WEN: Honoring Karate Kid, Dealing with Nerves & Women’s Reward for the Human Race 1:12:38

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Ming-Na Wen (Mulan, The Mandalorian) joins us in person this week to talk about the experience of her new film Karate Kid: Legends - from the nerves of working with her idol Jackie Chan to the tone of wanting to honor the legacy of the Karate Kid franchise. Ming-Na opens up about outside perspectives on her tenure in this industry and why she began…

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'Dangerous Animals': Jai Courtney Talks Shark Thrills, Genre Comebacks & Mushroom-Fueled Characters, 'Suicide Squad' and More [The Discourse Podcast] 24:33

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On this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo is joined by Jai Courtney, the star of the new shark thriller "Dangerous Animals"—a tense and darkly fun survival tale about people who become trapped at sea and hunted by a relentless predator. The Sean Byrne film also stars Hassie Harrison, Josh Heuston, Ella Newton, and more. Courtney has tack…

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Ep. 226 - CL Taylor on finding twists as she writes 1:05:58

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C.L. Taylor is the nine times Sunday Times bestselling author of eleven gripping stand-alone psychological thrillers: THE ACCIDENT, THE LIE, THE MISSING, THE ESCAPE, THE FEAR, SLEEP, STRANGERS, HER LAST HOLIDAY, THE GUILTY COUPLE, EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE and her newest book, IT’S ALWAYS THE HUSBAND, published on 5th June 2025. We loved chatting with Ca…

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Drafting Notes - Writing Short Stories vs Writing Novels 19:20

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Watch as a full video episode on our YouTube channel! It's often assumed that writing novels and short stories use the same skill sets, but is that really true? What can writing short stories teach you about writing novels and vice versa? Should you always start out writing short stories? We discuss all this in the latest episode of Drafting Notes!…

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MICHAEL & DANNY PHILIPPOU (Bring Her Back) Turning Obsession Into a Career & Overcoming Rejection 1:22:59

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Danny & Michael Philippou (Talk to Me, Bring Her Back) join us this week for a fun conversation about how their obsession with creation and filmmaking cultivated into a critically acclaimed career, progressing through YouTube fame and into Hollywood with ‘Talk to Me’ and ‘Bring Her Back.’ These guys were an absolute treat this week… We talk about t…

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‘Mountainhead’: Jason Schwartzman Talks Jesse Armstrong, Satirizing Billionaires, Working With Wes Anderson, & The Future Of Coconut Records [The Discourse Podcast] 19:42

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Jason Schwartzman has built his career playing lovable weirdos, and in "Mountainhead," HBO's latest dark comedy from "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong, he might’ve just out-weirded himself. In a movie full of bizarre billionaires gathered in a glass mansion to decide the future of humanity, Schwartzman’s character—Souper, a.k.a. Hugo Van Yalk—is…

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‘Andor’ Season 2: Genevieve O’Reilly On Mon Mothma’s Masks, Loss & Legacy, & Finally Getting Her Moment [The Rogue Ones Podcast] 37:49

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The Rogue Ones: A Star Wars Andor Podcast returns with another deep-dive into "Andor" Season 2, this time spotlighting the woman at the heart of the rebellion’s political front: Mon Mothma, as portrayed by Genevieve O’Reilly. While the character has long been a stoic fixture in the "Star Wars" galaxy, "Andor" redefines her as something much more pr…

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Ep. 225 - Kate Foster on making historical characters feel modern 58:53

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Kate Foster worked as a national newspaper journalist for more than twenty years before becoming an author. Growing up in Edinburgh, she became fascinated by its history and often uses it as inspiration for her stories. Her previous novels include The Maiden, which won the Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year and was longlisted for the Women’s P…

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‘Bring Her Back’: Michael and Danny Philippou Discuss Their Horror Evolution, Crying on Set with Sally Hawkins, ‘Street Fighter,’ and ‘Talk 2 Me’ [The Discourse Podcast] 23:28

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For their follow-up to the 2022 breakout horror hit "Talk to Me," Danny and Michael Philippou didn’t just want to go bigger—they wanted to go deeper. And with "Bring Her Back," they’ve delivered something ferocious - a raw, dread-soaked story that punches just as hard emotionally as it does in scares. If their debut showed they had talent, this new…

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Drafting Notes - Dealing with Rejection as a Writer 22:30

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Watch this as a full video episode on our YouTube channel! On this week's Drafting Notes, we are discussing that issue that every writer needs to deal with: Rejection! How do you handle it? Is there ever a point in your career where you don't have to deal with it (spoiler: no). And what are our thoughts on being resilient when you receive those rej…

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KAT MCNAMARA: Turning the Other Cheek, Dealing With Rejection & Supporting the Big Slick 1:16:52

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💙 support Big Slick! https://bigslickkc.org/ Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters, Arrow) joins again this week to catch us up on her life over the last few years and the idea of staying busy to engage your brain and maintain happiness. Kat discusses her process for dealing with rejection while remembering fond times on set with cast and crew during s…

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Ep. 224 - Stuart MacBride on why he loves the thrill of the blank page 57:10

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Stuart MacBride is the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae and Ash Henderson novels. He’s also published standalones, novellas, and short stories, as well as a slightly twisted children’s picture book for slightly twisted children. His latest book, This House of Burning Bones, is out now. Despite some technical difficulties (exp…

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‘Friendship’: Andrew DeYoung On Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, & The Wildest, Cringiest Buddy Comedy Of The Year [The Discourse Podcast] 21:05

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Director Andrew DeYoung has always had an eye for awkwardness ("Pen15," "Our Flag Means Death," and "Dave"), but with his debut feature, "Friendship," he goes from TV’s quirky corners straight to the deep end of the cringe pool. You want relatable pain, emotional chaos, and jokes so uncomfortable you laugh, wince, and maybe break out in hives? Look…

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‘The Studio’: Co-Creator Alex Gregory Talks Hollywood Satire, Seth Rogen’s Pratfalls, Scorsese’s Secret Comedy Genius, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] 19:36

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For years, Alex Gregory has been at the center of some of TV’s sharpest comedies, from “Veep” to the legendary “The Larry Sanders Show.” Now, Gregory returns as co-creator and co-showrunner of “The Studio,” a show that’s quickly become one of the funniest and most biting satires about Hollywood chaos ever put on television. On the Bingeworthy podca…

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ELIZABETH TULLOCH: Farewell to Lois Lane, Reflections on Contentious Upbringing & Her Journey Into Motherhood 1:29:33

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Elizabeth Tulloch (Superman & Lois, Grimm) joins us this week to share reflections on her tumultuous upbringing, inclusive of how it lead to her costarring alongside Superman for 4 seasons and evidently shaping how she parents today. Bitsie talks about the key to gratitude and how she learned about the healing powers behind being of service for oth…

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Ep. 223 - Andrew Hunter Murray on moving from writing for TV to writing novels 1:12:12

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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer, broadcaster and comedian. He co-hosts the award-winning podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, which has received 500 million downloads and toured the world. He also writes jokes and journalism for Private Eye magazine, hosts the Eye's podcast Page 94, p…

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‘Fight Or Flight’: Josh Hartnett & James Madigan On Their Balls-to-the-Wall Action Comedy, Punk Rock Production, ‘The Faculty’ Reboot & More 28:14

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n this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo boards the wild, rowdy, and frankly chaotic flight of "Fight or Flight" with star Josh Hartnett and director James Madigan. Picture this: you're stuck on a plane, half-drunk, and suddenly everyone around you turns out to be deadly assassins—basically, the worst flight imaginable. That’s precisely …

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TYLER HOECHLIN: Saying Goodbye to Superman, Embracing Tough Love & Choosing Baseball Over Twilight 1:20:18

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Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, Teen Wolf) joins us this week to share how he’s been able to intertwine a tough-love sports upbringing with newfound vulnerability to find success in fan beloved franchises. Tyler reflects on the improbable run of Superman & Lois amidst the multiple different industry curveballs thrown their way, while recalling his…

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Ep. 222 - Julian Simpson of The Lovecraft Investigations on writing compelling audio drama 1:20:51

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Julian Simpson is a London-based writer and director known for his work across film, TV, and audio, including on Spooks, Hustle, Hotel Babylon, New Tricks, and Doctor Who. He’s also the co-founder of Storypunk and the creator of acclaimed audio dramas like The Lovecraft Investigations. He is currently running a Kickstarter for the next chapter of T…