Best Zach Ellis Podcasts (2025)

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Sex, Shame, and The Hope of Redemption with Zach Ellis 48:18

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7d ago48:18

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Therapist and ministry leader Zach Ellis spends his days walking with men tangled up in porn, shame, and unwanted sexual behavior. In this episode, Zach and Rebecca talk about lust as both sin and sign, how trauma fractures us, and why the opposite of addiction isn’t willpower but connection—being truly known by God and his people. If you’ve ever w…

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Finding Wisdom in an AI World with Autumn Ridenour 38:17

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What does a 4th-century African bishop have to do with smartphones, social media, and AI chatbots? Rebecca sits down with ethicist Autumn Ridenour to explore how Augustine’s famous line, “our hearts are restless until they rest in you,” exposes both the appeal and the danger of our digital lives—from endless scrolling to AI “relationships” and deep…

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Joey Bragg, Kevin Lewis and Geoff Tate guest 53:44

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Doug welcomes Joey Bragg, Kevin Lewis and Geoff Tate to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Help Me Rhombus (Carl Tart, Angela Giarratana, Alex Fernie) 1:18:13

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This week, athlete / actor OJ Simpson, an old little boy named Angus Montgomery Diana, and The Flasher Gremlin join Scott for another CBB Round Table! In this special edition of Comedy Bang! Bang! Scott and his guests discuss the issues of the day and how they can maybe solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Don’t forget to check out the Comed…

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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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Bonus Bang: Be My Guest, Literally! (Michael Ableson, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Lauren Lapkus) 1:59:44

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It's a special co-host edition of Comedy Bing Bong with our favorite German film director Werner Herzog! Werner and Scott welcome guest of honor Michael Ableson, a NYC corporate litigator AND “Origin Story” documentary donator! He tells us all about being the hero of the banks when suddenly Ho Ho the Naughty Elf squeaks into the studio. They are al…

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Dan Schreiber and Andrew Hunter Murray 47:37

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Comedy troublemakers Dan Schreiber (No Such Thing As A Fish, The Museum of Curiosity, author of The Theory of Everything Else) and Andrew Hunter Murray (No Such Thing As A Fish, The Naked Week, writer for Private Eye, author of A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering) join Jameela for an hour of friendship chaos, gig disasters, and stories that…

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There is No Solo Future (w/ J Wortham) 41:20

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What are the practical skills you need to survive the apocalypse? Writer, podcast host, culture afficionado, and reiki practioner J Wortham has done the research (and watched a lot of Survivor). J shares what they learned during their survivalism crash-course on a remote island in Mexico, tells us about their reiki and breathwork practices, and exa…

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Episode 182: Trillia Newbell- How Christmas Changes Everything 38:10

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Amidst the busyness of the Christmas season, it can be hard to take the time to slow down and contemplate the breadth and depth of Jesus’s birth. In today’s episode, Trillia Newbell helps us do just that. Trillia is the author of numerous books, including Bible studies, children’s books, and non-fiction titles, such as her latest book: Behold, The …

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Kurtis David Harder, Jonathan Mangum and Clarke Wolfe guest 1:00:15

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Doug welcomes Kurtis David Harder, Jonathan Mangum and Clarke Wolfe to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bones Are Important (Kumail Nanjiani, Will Hines, Charlie McCrackin) 1:19:43

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Kumail Nanjiani is here to promote “Night Thoughts,” his upcoming comedy special on Hulu. He also discusses the finer points of “The X Files” and the MCU. Charity organizer Wyatt Malibu shares innovative ideas for fundraising, and his work on many Church roofs. Then, Inspector Jack Cates talks about his role in the unpleasantness that occurred at h…

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

11d ago1:51:41

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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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Bonus Bang: A CBB World Speed Force Thanksgiving Special* (*It's Actually Skanksgiving) 1:34:51

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In order to save the future of CBB World, Rudi North (Shaun Diston) must use the Speed Force to bring Scott Aukerman and some of his most infamous Comedy Bang! Bang! guests from the past together for a Thanks–er–Skanksgiving Feast. Starring Lily Sullivan, Zach Reino, Matt Apodaca, Will Hines, and Devin Field. Music and sound design by Brett Morris.…

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Aparna Nancherla and Eliza Skinner 37:44

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Comedy powerhouses, Aparna Nancherla (BoJack Horseman, Corporate, Mythic Quest) and Eliza Skinner (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Drop the Mic, and Earth to Ned), join Jameela for a perfect storm of humiliation, soft chaos, and stories that instantly make you feel better about your own life choices. Aparna kicks things off with a micro humil…

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DRAFTING TEAM CANADA!? - GDT Canadian Olympic Roster Draft 28:44

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In this episode of the Gameday Tarps Podcast, the boys take on one of the toughest challenges in hockey: building Team Canada’s Olympic roster from scratch. Daeden, Dallas, Ryley, and Dakota go pick-by-pick, drafting players to fill out Canada’s lineup—and once a player is picked, they’re locked in for good. No redos, no take-backs, just pure hocke…

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You Aren't Enough with Christine Hoover 34:29

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Christine walks through 2 Corinthians, Paul’s deeply personal letter about weakness, suffering, and the upside-down way of Jesus. She shares honestly about writing her new Bible study, More Than Enough: An 8-Week Study of 2 Corinthians, while her 20-year-old son was undergoing treatment for cancer. Get the Book: More Than Enough: An 8-Week Study of…

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Joey Bragg, Jared Hacker and Anna Roisman guest 1:00:09

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Doug welcomes Joey Bragg, Jared Hacker and Anna Roisman to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A Banana Peel Memory (Myq Kaplan, Paul Rust, James Mannion) 1:28:26

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Comedian Myq Kaplan joins the four-timer’s club as he tells us about violins, violas, and his new comedy special “Rini,” just released on YouTube. First-time guest and local citizen Teddy Today shares tales of dozens of amusing things that happen to him every single day! And Hube Wheeler, Esq. offers some practical legal advice on how to talk to a …

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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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Bonus Bang: Entrée PeeE Neur's Entrepreneur Tour featuring Appetizer PeeE Neur Episode One (Ego Nwodim, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan. Drew Tarver, Vic Michaelis, Will Hines) 1:09:46

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Celebrity inventor Entrée PeeE Neur finally has her own show! And she's brought her brother, Appetizer PeeE Neur, along with her. And they're ready to invest their own rectangles if they particularly like an idea from our stable of entrepreneurs. First up, married couple Pat & Paul Schmazstonsz (Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan) have an idea for som…

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Lake Bell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis 48:06

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Actor and writer Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Licorice Pizza, New Girl) and actor, writer, filmmaker, and "everyone's sexual awakening", Lake Bell (Bless This Mess, In a World, Harley Quinn) join Jameela for a gloriously unfiltered session of tiny humiliations and lifelong cringes. Mary Elizabeth shares the on set moment…

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Can Jesus Give Us Freedom? with Portia Collins 41:24

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Portia Collins is a Bible teacher, author, and speaker from the Mississippi Delta. She’s the author of Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study in Galatians, founder of She Shall Be Called, and serves on staff with Revive Our Hearts. Portia is passionate about helping women grow in Bible literacy and embrace the true freedom found in Jesus. Get t…

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Suing the Government (w/ Zander Schlacter) 34:15

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Artist Zander Schlacter and his lawyer Carl Charles from Lambda Legal explain the effects of the Tr*mp administration's executive order barring trans folks from obtaining passports with their correct gender markers, and why Zander is suing the US State Department about it. For more information about Zander's case, visit lambdalegal.org. Find Zander…

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Episode 181: Joyce Rupp- The Gifts of Aging 51:07

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Amidst the inreasing pressures of beauty culture to run from any hint of aging, it makes sense that cosmetic procedures and skincare products are surging in popularity. And, yet I wonder if we might meet aging in a different way. And that’s where Joyce Rupp comes in. Joyce Rupp is the author of numerous bestselling books, an international retreat l…

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Joey Bragg, Josh Gondelman, Seth Herzog and Kate Micucci guest 1:13:34

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Live from City Winery in New York City, Doug welcomes Joey Bragg, Josh Gondelman, Seth Herzog and Kate Micucci to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Why Do You Want To Hack In The Back? (Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Dan Lippert, Patty Guggenheim, Andres Parada) 1:25:20

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Three-timer Mary Elizabeth Ellis is back to promote her new season of “A Man On The Inside,” as well as her directorial debut with her short film “Last To Leave.” NBA legend Bill Walton returns and tries to barter for access to Scott’s property. Cruchette Dungan is here again—this time after a wild night of team building on the town. Finally, first…

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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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Bonus Bang: Goose Tycoon (Jon Gabrus, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Drew Tarver) 1:09:44

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On a special b-b-b-bonus episode, Gino shares his quarantine lockdown setup and routine with Scott. Entrée PeeE Neur returns to pitch some new inventions, and O.J. Simpson gives a few updates from the golf course. Later, documentarian Roger Peculiar stops by to discuss the material for his next film. Originally released as episode 649 on 04/08/2020…

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Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari 48:23

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Jameela welcomes actor Penn Badgley, with his Podcrushed co-hosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari (podcast: Podcrushed, new book: Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss and Coming of Age) for a truly chaotic and hilarious hour of wrong turns. From Sophie’s doomed West Village romance and Jameela’s on-set “fart coffin,” to Nava’s accidental Ambien-induced t…

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Jenny Beavan: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 45:41

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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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What’s The Point of Singleness? with Dani Treweek 58:51

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Rebecca and theologian Dani Treweek explore why the Bible calls both marriage and singleness meaningful gifts — and how rediscovering the purpose of singleness can strengthen the whole church. Get the book: Single Ever AfterA Biblical Vision for the Significance of Singleness Follow Dani: Instagram | Website Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLa…

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Magnetic Storytelling with Christy Renee Stehle 57:02

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What does it mean to live in true alignment—where who you are inside perfectly reflects the way you show up in the world? In this captivating episode of The Right Now Show, Christy Renee unpacks the concept of magnetic storytelling—a state where authenticity becomes your greatest source of power. From finding her voice on a park bench in Europe to …

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Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, & Ronan Day-Lewis On Anemone: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 50:02

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Every year at the London Film Festival, Empire hosts a gala screening for a film that we particularly admire. This year's choice was Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone, a drama that we called 'sad, absurdist, brooding, tender, and intense', and which marks the return to acting of the great Daniel Day-Lewis, father of Ronan and co-writer of the movie, after e…

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Norman Baker, Anna Roisman and Justin Thompson guest 56:53

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Doug welcomes Norman Baker, Anna Roisman and Justin Thompson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ankling Scooby Don’t (Edgar Wright, Edi Patterson, Neil Campbell) 1:18:57

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Director and seven-time guest Edgar Wright is here to talk about his upcoming action film “The Running Man.” Bean Dip returns to tell us about the unexpected perks of staying in her W hotel, as well as some of her promising new entrepreneurial ventures! Then, first-time guest Redd Velvet takes time off from operating his hobby store in Alaska to di…

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The Sound Of Burning Felt (ft. guests Jennifer Lawrence & Lynne Ramsay; Elle Fanning & Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi; Sean Bean & Daniel Day-Lewis) 1:51:46

1M ago1:51:46

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Blimey, this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is star-studded, and then some. First, Chris Hewitt chats with Die, My Love star, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Lynne Ramsay, about unpredictability on set and receiving an email from Martin Scorsese; then, he has a crash course in Yautja from Predator: Badlands stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatan…

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The Shameless Plug #9: Stranger Things Has Happened 43:20

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Another month, another issue of Empire, another episode of The Shameless Plug. This time, Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down to talk about how Stranger Things ended up on the cover of the world's biggest movie magazine, and nearly did so upside down. And they also talk about less strange things, including the stories behind the stories of th…

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Bonus Bang: The PeeE Neurs (Langston Kerman, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Paul F. Tompkins) 1:30:44

1M ago1:30:44

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Stand-up comedian extraordinaire Langston Kerman joins Scott to talk about his experience writing for The Oscars the year Chris Rock hosted, his character Jered on "Insecure," and spoilers. Then, inventor/businesswoman Entrée PeeE Neur returns to pitch some new inventions. Plus, Entrée’s brother Appetizer PeeE Neur stops by to talk about having to …