Best James Willems Podcasts (2025)

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James Flies with No Air Traffic Controllers 35:20

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James Willems and Scorpio Sky talk about being vets, New York, Answer For It, Funhaus, Brooklyn, St Louis, Montreal, stand up, Waldo, Family Matters, Drawfee, American Gladiators, Wardlow, TSA, cheap massage, pizza, Hadestown, NYCC, Sleepy Hollow, California, Knott's Scary Farm, Halloween party, So Cal Haunt List, neighborhood pressure, Black Panth…

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Jason Clarke, Haley Bennett, Dominic Cooper and showrunner Jon Bokenkamp talk The Last Frontier 59:01

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Join us for this bumper edition of The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat with the actors and showrunner behind The Last Frontier. Actors Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett and Jason Clarke as well as showrunner Jon Bokenkamp chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about filming in snowy terrains, Acting choices and name changes and Jon talks about developin…

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Group Showers & The Illegal Popcorn Experiment 36:11

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James Willems and Scorpio Sky talk about Popcorn Podcast, frozen popcorn, Air Force 1s, animal print, Nordstom Rack, pulling threads, New York Comic Con, Answer For It, Brooklyn, Broadway, Burbank airport, space camp, reality show, group shower dynamic, travel cube, gear hacks, Candice La Rae, Tommy Dreamer, Konnan, Kidman, DDP, taped ribs, rolled …

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Making an Micro Budget, Award Wining indie film 'Signs of Life' with minimal crew: Director & writer Joseph Millson 1:19:57

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Announcing... Stories That Stick & Goosebuds Returns! 2:22

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Hey listeners, I'm excited to share some big changes to the podcast! If you've been listening this past year we've already made format changes-- covering wider ranges of nostalgic media as it shifts into a solo-host show. This two-month break gave me the breathing room I need to figure out what gets me most excited for the show and what will build …

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Putting Ring of Honor OUT of BUSINESS? 38:40

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Scorpio Sky & James Willems talk about horn man, The Offspring, U2, false finishes, Hulk Hogan, WCW themes, TNA, Bubba Ray Dudley, diamond cutter, Gatson Cutter, DDP, New Texas Pro Wrestling, Borracho Pro Wrestling, AAPW, Brick Savage, Jim Ross, Cody Rhodes, Dynamite, Scorpio Sky vs Cody Rhodes, mall food court, Bruegger's Bagels, Cajun Grille, RF …

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BENNY SAFDIE (Uncut Gems): Directing Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in THE SMASHING MACHINE plus filmmaking tips. 50:36

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Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, The Curse) joins this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss the challenging process of directing his solo feature debut, the gritty sports biopic The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. Fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit with Benny and dive into the Safdie style, his approa…

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Nicky Bentham & Suhayla El-Bushra on Their Powerful New Film 'Brides' Producing & Screenwriting on Challenging Narratives of Indie Filmmaking. 54:58

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Welcome back to the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of making feature films and TV. This week, we are privileged to host the brilliant creative team behind Brides, an urgent and empathetic feature film that tackles one of the most complex and heartbreaking social issues of our time. First, we welc…

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ALL TIME Scariest Wrestlers 37:35

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Scorpio Sky & James Willems talk about a really rough start, investigating with pilots, elevator drinking, trains on youtube, Angelo Trinidad, Knott's Scary Farm, Halloween Horror Nights, The Weekend, Aaliyah, Stranger Things, Joe Keery, Djo, So Cal Haunt List, haunted houses, The Conjuring, Ed and Lorraine Warren, grift, Bray Wyatt, WWE, Sycho Sid…

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Chris Van Vliet Shows Us the Ropes 37:52

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Chris Van Vliet (Insight with Chris Van Vliet) stops by to talk with Scorpio Sky & James Willems about being a podcast legend, shoe talk, Travis Scott, Cactus Jack, social media clips, interview style, curiousity, why questions, Shawn Michaels, Ultimate Warrior, Stone Cold, Sting, Randy Orton, radio DJ, MTV2, internet, maintaining kayfabe, saturday…

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Making a feature film for under 250k in 7 days with 'TAPE's Bizhan Tong and Stephen Belber 1:13:30

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Join us for this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat to director and writer Bizhan Tong and screenwriter Stephen Belber to talk about their latest feature film TAPE. Tape is an adaption of Stephen's written feature (also called TAPE) back in 2001, directed by Richard Linklater. They chatted with Giles Alderson about how they collaborated and ma…

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Most Controversial Non-Controversial Podcast 37:31

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James Willems and Scorpio Sky talk about more free shoes, Antique Road Show for shoes, Mr Bucket, sock game, movie theater popcorn split, Flexo, Watts, Grand Prix, 8 percent body fat, harsh lighting, fragile ego, motorcycles, 8 hour ride, bike accident, honda shadow, Oxnard, opening up to friends, PCH, The Strandwich, 2 fingers, therapy, gossip, be…

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Willem Dafoe & Nadia Latif talk 'The Man in My Basement' 26:02

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Welcome back to The Latest Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of the most anticipated films with the creative minds who make them. This week, we're honored to have a pair of brilliant artists to discuss their new psychological thriller, a film that explores the chilling depths of history, identity, and the burden of legac…

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Getting Popcorn to Go? 39:20

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James Willems and Scorpio Sky talk about tools in your toolbox, Power Rangers, Fortnite, bad guy dojo, James is big now, shirtless photos, Mr Olympia, club buff, kneecap, ATHLEAN-X, all fluff, pause bench, being 184 vs 210, being TV ready, movie theater popcorn, Regulation Podcast, AEW, new gear, tights vs trunks, angel wings, calf size, obstacles,…

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How to write and direct comedy features with ‘Poor Things’ Writer Tony McNamara & ‘Austin Powers’ Director Jay Roach: 'The Roses' 44:09

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This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, returning hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan are joined by writer Tony McNamara and producer/director Jay Roach to discuss their latest feature film The Roses (2025), starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andy Samberg, to name a few. Tony McNamara – Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Favouri…

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Episode #37 - Leonie Schliesing and It Takes Two 51:27

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The incredibly talented voice actor Leonie Schliesing (Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Wuthering Waves) graces us with her presence for today's episode, as we explore a couch co-op masterpiece the form of Hazelight's It Takes Two. We also explore how multilingualism helps Leonie create new opportunities in voice acting/v…

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Fight a Bear & Land a Plane 33:37

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James Willems and Scorpio Sky talk about long tibia, motivation, Sky in Scotland, in flight meal, blood sausage, old fashions, weird foods, bear encounters, hey bear ho bear, emergency landing, clapping at movies, Flight with Denzel, landing a plane, Frankie Kazarian, fear of flying, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, writing for games, Gamescom, Hallowe…

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Sir Ben Kingsley & Chris Colombus: From Sexy Beast to Harry Potter to The Thursday Murder Club! 51:18

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This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan welcome two icons of the filmmaking world: producer, writer and director Chris Columbus, and Academy Award-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley. Chris Columbus – the creative force behind classics such as Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films – shares his exp…

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The Official Counter Programming Podcast 51:34

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Scorpio Sky & James Willems talk about a rough start, checking in, James is having trouble, in our comfies, LAX, 15 hour flight to Scotland, Don Callis Family, back in the mix on TV, a Von Erichs update, overly humble, Scorpio Sky in Japan, Scott Lost, Kikutaro, wearing a mask, Revolution Pro, scrambled PPVs, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Summerslam, Hall…

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Ari Aster: Hereditary, Midsommar & Beau is Afraid writer-director on making A24's Eddington 33:14

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This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with none other than Ari Aster – the acclaimed writer-director behind Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019) and Beau is Afraid (2023). They dive deep into the making of his latest feature film, Eddington (2025). With a stellar cast including Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emm…

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Goosebuds is back in October! 1:08

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Hey Goosebuds listeners, your host Chad here. Those on the Patreon have already gotten a heads up– but Goosebuds is taking a two month pause– from August and September. The reason is I’ve been swamped in work at my day job. By the way, I can finally announce I’ve been working these past two years as lead writer on the upcoming series Avatar: Seven …

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Creativity, Burnout & Mental Health in Filmmaking with Matt Follows, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru 55:10

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Today’s episode of The Filmmakers Podcast takes a slightly different turn. Instead of focusing on a particular film, this conversation dives deep into a topic that affects all creatives - mental health. Host Dom Lenoir is joined by director Conor Boru and former filmmaker Matt Follows for an open, honest, and insightful discussion on what it means …

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Shane Haste Falls Off a Roof 55:21

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Shane Haste drops in to talk to Scorpio Sky & James Willems aboutHome Improvement, growing up in Australia, Teddy Hart, Dutch Boys,backyard wrestling, escaping isolation, New Japan, Smosh, improv, commercial acting, WWE, college, not doing your homework, learning, injuries, William Regal, producers, Slapjack, struggles, MPW, sell out, AEW, live eve…

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Reinventing Yourself While Being Yourself 40:21

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Scorpio Sky & James Willems get off the rails to talk about Sylvester Stallone, Injectables OK!, king of transitions, Diana Ross, Willie Mac & Ja Rule, Fire Fest 2, Sky on the road, AEW residency, Casa Bonita, classic restaurants, Glacier, Johnny B Badd, Hardcore Holly, Van Hammer, Mankind, Kurt Angle, Goldust, AEW All In, gimmick changes, and tikt…

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Making an indie film for under 100k! Director and writer Tony Burke and Actor & Exec Craig Russell talk making PROTEIN 1:16:42

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On this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast we chat with the team behind Protein, a brilliant indie made for pretty much nothing with a fabulous ensemble. Join host Giles Alderson as he chats with director and writer Tony Burke and actor and exec producer Craig Russell all about their experiences making their indie film. The talk, investment and dealing w…

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Ron Funches Wants in the Casino Battle Royale 51:37

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Ron Funches stops by to talk with James Willems and Scorpio Sky about working an actual match, Dan Lambert, watching every week, his favorites, Dom Mysterio, Liv Morgan, Brody King, Santinos Bros, the growth of performers, Trick Williams, PWG, El Generico's stand up career, comedy & wrestling, calves, Swerve Strickland, Comic Con, the lyrics game. …

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LIVE from The Funny Life Film Festival - Join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir as they are chat How to Make a Feature with Hillary Shakespeare, Mitchell Tolliday, Holger Borggrefe, Mel Harris and Stephen ... 1:09:28

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This week on The Filmmakers Podcast we are LIVE from The Funny Life Film Festival - Join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir as they are chat How to Make a Feature with writer, director Hillary Shakespeare (Much Ado), Director and writer Mitchell Tolliday (Murder Ballads), Director Holger Borggrefe (Once and for Real) , Actress, Writer, Producer Mel Harris…

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28 Days Later / 28 Years Later with Ben Ravid 1:43:27

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Hello?! Anyone in this abandoned church? Want to talk about infected rage zombies? Your host Chad Quandt is joined by editor Ben Ravid (Invincible Fight Girl, Big Nate, this show!) to gush about the acclaimed movie that kicked off the modern zombie craze: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's 28 Days Later. And we also talk about the just released followu…

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Gowth Moment 33:36

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Scorpio Sky & James Willems talk about where the rubber meets the road, Married with Children, Wrestling with the Week beginnings, James wrestling in MPW, Elyse, Danny Divine, changing mindset, Ray Rosas, a teaching moment, Director mode vs Performer mode, the story, things clicking, AI, James' free shoes, lyrics game, and RIP Shifty Shellshock. Fo…

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Fantastic 4 Director Matt Shakman and Actor Ralph Ineson chat with Conor Boru and Francis Annan 1:07:25

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A FANTASTIC episode this week as we welcome Fantastic 4: First Steps director Matt Shakman and actor Ralph Ineson!! Guest hosts Conor Boru (When the Screaming Starts) and Francis Annan (Escape From Pretoria) sit down with both Matt and Ralph to talk working for Marvel, Directing tips and techniques and why to act on a green screen. Matt Shakman. Wi…

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Poltergeist with Jordan Morris 1:09:24

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They're here! Chad is joined by returning guest Jordan Morris (Bubble, Youth Group, Jordan Jesse Go!) to talk Tobe Hooper and Stephen Spielberg's 1982 classic Poltergeist. A surprising blend of supernatural horror and Amblin family charm. This is a movie where in first 30 minutes a boy is vored by a tree! We also discuss Chad's lost Heathcliff movi…

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Scorpio Sky's In Ring Return 39:58

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WHAT A WEEK! James Willems and Scorpio Sky talk about Sky's return, Collision 100, a career highlight, the pop, the preparation, holding your breath, work ethic, the opportunity, new theme song by Mikey Ruckus, awkward, texts and calls, the aspirations, Starrcast & All In, Christian Cage, Ricochet, Anime, and a Will Smith Update. Follow us on IG ht…

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Toby Kebbell, Bjorn Franklin and Jonny Marchetta talk 'Salvable' and how they made their incredible debut movie with Toby and Shia LaBeouf starring. 56:58

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This week we are joined by actor Toby Kebbell and directors Bjorn Franklyn and Jonny Marchetta to talk about 'Salvable' and how they made their amazing debut movie with Toby starring with Shia LaBeouf in the film Salvable is about an aging boxer struggles to escape the grasp of a small town while battling a fractured relationship with his teenage d…

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The 90's Episode? 43:56

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Scorpio Sky & James Willems talk about Nickelodeon, old shows, SNL, high school, Bojangles, getting bullied, wrestling, Perfect Plex, Sandlot, something to prove, Sky's broken nose, in ring safety, Chris Nowinski, Sammy Guevara, making adjustments, doing it right, ROH, making each other laugh in matches, Harlem Nights, Spice World, and the attitude…

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Neil Marshall & Liz Farahadi on short film-making, short film festival submissions, SohoLIFF and making their short film 'Keep Young and Beautiful' 1:10:20

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Joining us today is the directing great Neil Marshall (Dog Soildiers, The Decent) and the inspiring actress and producer Liz Farahadi to talk about SHORT film making, the things that can go wrong, why they are important, why planning is vital and how you always need to be ready to adapt. AND their short film Keep Young and Beautiful. We also talk a…