Best Tom Flanagan Podcasts (2025)

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 15 - ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ 43:06

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today they discuss Joel and Ethan Coen’s ‘Inside Llewyn Davis,’ starring Oscar Issac, one of the greatest depictions of a struggling artist of all time. They explain why this was their Coen brothers selection over ‘No Country for Old …

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MIDAS MAN Screenwriter Talks Brian Epstein, Beatles & Jay Leno on SOUNDS OF FILM 28:45

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with screenwriter Brigit Grant about Midas Man, the highly anticipated biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Known as the “Fifth Beatle,” Epstein was the visionary who discovered The Beatles and helped launch them into global superstardom. The film, directed by Joe Stephenson and featuring…

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400th Rusk Rehabilitation Podcast Anniversary: Dr Steven Flanagan, Part 3 18:12

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Dr. Steven Flanagan, a nationally renowned expert in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI), has worked at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute at NYU Langone Health since 2008. He serves as the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A form…

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281: Cycle of the Werewolf with Benjamin Percy 1:04:12

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Celebrated novelist and comic book writer Benjamin Percy joins Breznican and Vespe to discuss Stephen King's Cycle of the Werewolf and its bonkers film adaptation, Silver Bullet. He has an ulterior motive showing up around these parts as well and that's to reveal that Stephen King himself is taking part in his next project, a post-apocalyptic story…

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The Superman Movie Rankings 2:01:25

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Sean is joined by Van Lathan and Rob Mahoney to recap the opening weekend reaction to James Gunn’s ‘Superman.’ They share their final thoughts on the film, analyze the first weekend box office numbers, highlight why it performed significantly worse internationally than domestically, and hypothesize what the DCU could look like going forward (1:30).…

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DEATH & TAXES with director Justin Schein on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 26:43

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film, director Justin Schein joins host Tom Needham to discuss his powerful new documentary, DEATH & TAXES: My Father, Our Family and the Cost of the American Dream. The feature-length film, co-directed by Schein and Robert Edwards, will open in U.S. theaters on July 18 at New York’s IFC Center, presented by 8 Above…

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659 DnD - DM Error Is How That Happens 53:45

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The team splits up and one of the groups get attackedBy Scott Flanagan

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Pick of the Week #985 – Uncanny Valley #10 1:21:15

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! The weekly comic book cannon stays pointed at our heads, and we need to reach up and grab the best one, get on the gab sticks, and send them to your ear holes. We just can't stop, and Conan has to be Conan. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distrib…

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Director Ramon Zürcher Talks THE SPARROW AND THE CHIMNEY on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 33:19

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film, Swiss filmmaker Ramon Zürcher joins Tom Needham to discuss his haunting new feature, The Sparrow in the Chimney. As the final installment in his acclaimed “animal trilogy” — following The Strange Little Cat and The Girl and the Spider — this powerful psychodrama delves into the emotional undercurrents of a fam…

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Sunderland AFC Transfer Chat | WTF Sunderland Podcast 55:56

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Simon Adingra and Chemsdine Talbi are signed sealed and delivered at the SOL, but who comes next - and what else do we need? Regular contributors Sophie, Pete, Dave and Ross join me to discuss Sunderland's activity in the transfer market, our lack of interest in Jordan Henderson and we take some listeners' questions while we're at it. Enjoyed the e…

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‘Superman’ Is Here to Save the Day. Are We Saved? 1:39:09

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It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it's the 'Superman' episode! Sean and Amanda dive deep into James Gunn’s highly anticipated ‘Superman,’ starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan (3:11). They discuss why they were pleasantly surprised and why they think the film works, explain why Corenswet was an excellent casting decision for a modernized version…

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Mediasplode #60 – Old Men on Old Movies: Rad (1986) 1:22:33

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dy…

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Top 5 Movies of 2025 So Far + Jurassic, F1, M3GAN 2.0, Old Guard 2 Reviews 1:07:52

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In this episode, Andrew and Shane review several recent films, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Megan 2.0, and F1. They discuss their Top 5 Movies of the year so far, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each film. The conversation also touches on honorable mentions and the overall state of cinema in 2025, emphasizing the importance of ori…

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48 LAWS OF POWER: A “Classic” Conversation with Robert Greene & Tom Needham 1:01:45

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This classic SOUNDS OF FILM podcast presents an intimate and thought-provoking conversation between host Tom Needham and acclaimed author Robert Greene, best known for his bestselling book The 48 Laws of Power. In this wide-ranging discussion, Greene shares insights into genetics, Buddhism, and the dynamics of power that shape human behavior. Rober…

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The 2025 Movie Auction Returns! 2:20:12

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to conduct Part 2 of their 2025 Movie Auction, where they draft, in auction format, some of the movies they're most excited for this year. Before diving in, they remember the wonderful career of Michael Madsen, who tragically passed away this weekend at 67 years old (2:38). Then, they review the results from…

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Sunderland AFC Pre-Season Chat | WTF Sunderland Podcast 1:08:53

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It has been a bit of a hectic summer, so we are back a little earlier from our pre-season break to discuss the confirmed deals, rumoured transfers and the upcoming Premier League season. Pete, Sophie, Dave and Ian join me discuss the record transfer of Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki and everything else that seems to be coming at us daily from the world …

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658 DnD= DM Error Is How That Happens 49:52

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We needs some answers to figure out where to find proof.By Scott Flanagan

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Pick of the Week #984 – Captain America #772 (1) 1:09:30

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! It was an incredibly weird week of comics with not a lot to talk about, but Josh Flanagan and the returning Conor Kilpatrick do their best. Plus, how is reading comics like playing with toys when you were a kid? Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the dis…

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 16 - ‘Oppenheimer’ 48:21

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Christoper Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’, starring Cillian Murphy, one of the most iconic biopics of all time. They talk about their contentious decision to choose this film as the official Nolan selection for the list, wo…

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Archipelago New York: A Conversation with Filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky 36:49

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This episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky, director of the three-part documentary series Archipelago New York. Loosely based on his book of the same name, the series follows a poetic and urgent journey by sailboat through the often-overlooked island world that surrounds New York City. The…

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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming! 1:34:05

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to lead a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on earth, a ‘Jurassic Park’ sequel. Before diving in, they react to the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ which played before their screening (1:23). Then, they unpack their complicated and (at times) contentious feelings on …

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400th Rusk Rehabilitation Podcast Anniversary: Dr Steven Flanagan, Part 2 17:26

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Dr. Steven Flanagan, a nationally renowned expert in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI), has worked at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute at NYU Langone Health since 2008. He serves as the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A form…

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280: Fairy Tale with Cam Damage 1:41:56

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Model, actor, and former adult film performer Cam Damage joins Vespe and Breznican to nerd out about all manner of things, from VHS collections to notable Bangor locations to Stephen King's work on the whole. We do focus primarily on King's recent outing, Fairy Tale, a work that isn't exactly beloved by most of his constant readers, but a story tha…

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The 10 Best Movies of the Year ... So Far 2:08:15

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Sean and Amanda start the show by reacting to the major opening-weekend box office success of ‘F1’ and the new trailer for Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s ‘Project Hail Mary’, starring Ryan Gosling (1:07). Then, they are joined by an all-star cast of some Ringer colleagues and other friends to share their favorite movies of the year so far. Their sele…

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Sunderland AFC and the story of season 24/25 / EFL Championship review - The best of WTF Sunderland Podcast 38:48

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Fancy coming back in time and reliving one of the most memorable seasons in our lifetime? The early winning run, the emergence of Eliezer Mayenda, the mid-season bump, flag waving at Boro, Ballard's last minute winner and THAT day at Wembley. Myself, Dave, Pete, Sophie, Ross, Lee, Brad and more all feature alongside a ton of more. Drink it in, and …

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Krishna Das on a “Classic” SOUNDS OF FILM 31:30

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This classic SOUNDS OF FILM interview with Krishna Das offers an in-depth conversation with the artist known as the “chant master of American yoga.” Blending the ancient tradition of kirtan with modern musical elements and universally appealing melodies, Krishna Das has brought devotional chanting from yoga studios into mainstream concert halls. As…

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657 DnD The Most Depressing Turn In the History of Role Playing 59:34

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This battle ends, but there is much more in this house.. including a possible dungeon belowBy Scott Flanagan

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Pick of the Week #983 – Fantastic Four #726 (33) 1:15:31

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! Whether it’s cosmic rays or irradiated dust the show is positively radioactive today as Josh Flanagan is joined by Dr. Ryan Haupt to discuss this week’s comics! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:09:31 Pick of the Week: …

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‘F1’ Is a Fast, Fierce Blockbuster Throwback, With Joseph Kosinski! Plus, The Future of James Bond. 1:50:03

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Sean and Amanda start the show by reacting to two huge news headlines from this week, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct the next James Bond film and Aaron Sorkin set to write and direct a sequel to ‘The Social Network’ (1:38). Then, they get behind the steering wheel to discuss Joseph Kosinski’s highly anticipated action blockbuster ‘F1,’ starrin…

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 17 - ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ 56:02

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Adam McKay’s ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ starring Will Ferrell, one of the most iconic comedies of all time. They highlight the wildly successful partnership of McKay and Judd Apatow, why they made the …

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The Ultimate Sunderland XI - The SOL years | WTF Sunderland Podcast 1:20:32

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In the latest of our summer episodes, we got together to play a game of 'pick your best ever Sunderland XI' - with a few rules. Sophie, Dave and new regular guest Ian join me to pick their ultimate SAFC XI using only players from the Stadium of Light era. However, if one player is picked, then he is unable to be chosen again by another contributor.…

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Top 5 TV Shows of 2025 So Far! + '28 Years Later' Brings Humanity To The Zombie Genre 1:07:07

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Alphas Unite! This week, Andrew and Shane take on '28 Years Later', the latest in the long running zombie franchise directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Then, they take a look back on the 2025 TV year so far with their Top 5 shows at the midway point.By Recent Activity

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Our 800th Episode Ask-Us-Anything Mailbag. Plus: ‘Elio’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ 1:45:24

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Sean and Amanda celebrate 800 (!) episodes with a special “Ask Us Anything” movie mailbag. They answer your questions on whether or not 2025 has been a good movie year, share theatrical experiences that have floored them this century, and build their own “Intro to Film” curriculum (3:39). Then, they unpack a pair of two recent children’s movie rele…

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656 DnD Like a Lightning Bolt of Justice 57:00

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The storming of a rich leaders house begins, We attempt to get the third son captured.By Scott Flanagan

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Pick of the Week #982 – Batman & Robin: Year One #8 1:14:38

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! There were too many books this week and The Jamokes™ are exhausted. Only Noriyuki “Pat” Morita can save the show now. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:08:38 Pick of the Week: 00:02:19 – Batman & Robin: Year One #8 Comi…

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Judy Irving’s DARK CIRCLE: The Dangerous Intersection of Nuclear Power & Nuclear Energy 32:30

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This classic episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with Tom Needham and acclaimed director Judy Irving about her powerful and deeply personal documentary, Dark Circle. The film examines the far-reaching consequences of the nuclear industry by tracing the often-hidden journey of plutonium—from weapons manufacturing to energ…

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'28 Years Later': Death, Zombies, and One of the Year's Best Movies 1:26:56

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and react to a myriad of different movie news headlines, including the Academy’s decision to give Tom Cruise an honorary Oscar, Glen Powell’s casting in an upcoming Ron Howard firefighter film, and the first trailer for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’—starring Jeremy Allen White (3:54). Then, they unp…

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Mediasplode #59 – The 50th Anniversary of JAWS and Remembering Brian Wilson 1:13:51

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:07:52 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We’ve Been Enjo…

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400th Rusk Rehabilitation Podcast Anniversary: Dr Steven Flanagan, Part 1 23:35

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Dr. Steven Flanagan, a nationally renowned expert in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI), has worked at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute at NYU Langone Health since 2008. He serves as the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A form…

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Sunderland AFC Fixtures 25/26 Reaction | WTF Podcast 45:24

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The fixture list is here - and Sunderland are back in the Premier League! A WTF first - and a first for many Lads fans. Excited yet? We are too. Myself, and regulars Pete and Dave Lawrence met virtually this morning to give a "live" reaction to the fixture list being announced, chat about the opening game of the season. Which games we are most exci…