SpielbergPod - The Steven Spielberg Podcast
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe SpielbergPod is a show where me and some friends rewatch the films of Steven Spielberg going through them one at a time .
It's a mix of film discussion, humour and just good ol' fashioned conversation among friends.
Features of the show include recastings of the films with current day actors, companion pieces to the film and top five lists.
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Episodes
BONUS EP – Ahsoka (Star Wars)
October 14, 2023 15:45 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, recorded a couple of days after the finale aired, Kieran and I discuss the first (and possibly only- who knows!) season of Star Wars show, Ahsoka from Dave Filoni.
BONUS EP – Spider-Man: Homecoming (feat. Daryl Bär from Is Paul Dano OK?, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #16)
October 01, 2023 18:09 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this episode- recorded back in late November 2023, as I was recovering from COVID- I was delighted to be joined by Is Paul Dano OK?'s Daryl Bär to discuss 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' as part of out ongoing MCU coverage. And aside from singing the praises of this film (we're both big fans), we talk all things Spidey from our early encounters with the character, the comics, the moovies and the multitude of bizarre spin-off films Sony are apparently making (Kraven- we're looking at you and askin...
BONUS EP – Solo: A Star Wars Story
August 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBOkay, when I open this episode with "Recorded a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" it turns out I'm a 1000% correct as this episode- where Paul, Kieran and I discuss Ron Howard's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'- was recorded allllllllll the way back in May 2020. Yep, this was one of our early pandemic recordings, recorded during the very first lockdown. So expect a couple of references (both Star Wars and otherwise) to be more than a little dated, but it's a fun conversation between three St...
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
July 09, 2023 12:52 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this solo episode, I discuss the James Mangold film, 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'. And because this film is super new I break it down into a non-spoiler review in the first half of the ep and then I get all spoilery in the back half of the episode.
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (Robert Zemeckis #1)
May 28, 2023 08:25 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode- recorded way back in early 2021- Kieran and I discuss 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand', the Robert Zemeckis directed/ Steven Spielberg produced film, which is a teen comedy set during the height of Beatlemania.
BONUS EP – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (The Marvel Cinematic Universe #15)
May 02, 2023 11:51 - 16 minutes - 22 MBIn this short solo episode- continuing our MCU coverage- I revisited James Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' ahead of the release of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' later this week.
Columbo: Murder by the Book (Steven Spielberg #4)
March 17, 2023 17:34 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn this episode, recorded back in Spring 2021 when we were still deeply in lockdown, Kieran, Paul and I discuss the Columbo episode 'Murder by the Book', which was both the first episode of that long-running show and an episode directed by Steven Spielberg. Things to note since this episode was recorded, Angela Lansbury has since sadly passed (we talk about her being still alive in the recording) and also Kieran states Natasha Lyonne would make a perfect Columbo- and recently she has been cas...
BONUS EP – Dr Strange (The Marvel Cinematic Universe #14)
February 24, 2023 18:47 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode- which I'm pretty sure was recorded a couple of days after Queen Elizabeth II died back in 2022 (it gets a brief reference)- Kieran and I continue our MCU Phase 3 coverage with a really fun discussion on 'Dr Strange' from director Scott Derrickson.
BONUS EP - Captain America: Civil War (The Marvel Cinematic Universe #13 & The Russo Brothers #2)
January 14, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn this episode we pick back up with our MCU coverage as Paul and I discuss the third Captain America film, 'Captain America: Civil War'. Expect spoilers for several MCU films which precede this and also many of those which came after this, up to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (we recorded this just before that film came out).
Amazing Stories: Ghost Train & The Mission (Steven Spielberg #15)
December 18, 2022 14:07 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode- recorded back in 2021- Kieran and I continued to look at Steven Spielberg's television work, with a discussion on the two episodes of 'Amazing Stories' that he directed: Ghost Train and The Mission.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The final scene (One Perfect Scene, Steven Spielberg #11)
November 26, 2022 16:43 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBYou thought the format was dead- no, it was just resting it's eyes. Yes, it's the return of One Perfect Scene, where we examine on brilliant scene or sequence from Steven Spielberg's filmography. This week I'm joined by my good friend Paul to discuss the final scene of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' where the alien says goodbye to the family and then- reunited with its family- leaves the planet.
The Money Pit
November 22, 2022 18:22 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode Jev and I discuss (the Spielberg produced) 'The Money Pit', the 1980s comedy where a couple buy a terrible house and do it up.
Marcus Mumford: Cannibal (Steven Spielberg #39)
September 19, 2022 15:06 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode Kieran and I discuss the latest release from director supremo Steven Spielberg- the music video for the song 'Cannibal' by Marcus Mumford (from Mumford & Sons).
Spielberg
September 13, 2022 07:24 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBIn this super short solo episode I discuss 'Spielberg' the documentary by Susan Lacy. It occurred to me yesterday that this podcast may contain spoilers for forthcoming Steven Spielberg film 'The Fabelmans' but I don't know as I haven't seen it yet. Oh, and apologies for the singing at the start of the episode but once I came up with the tune I couldn't help myself.
Jurassic World Dominion
August 28, 2022 14:59 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode Paul and I discuss the most recent entry in the Jurassic Park franchise, 'Jurassic World Dominion' from director Colin Trevorrow.
The Lost World: The trailer sequence (One Perfect Scene, Steven Spielberg #22)
June 05, 2022 18:43 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBYes, it's another edition of our new feature that's sweeping the Interwebs... it's One Perfect Scene! This time I'm joined by my good friend Jev to discuss the trailer sequence (in which T-Rexes push the heroes off a cliff) from the sequel to Jurassic Park, 'The Lost World'.
The Lost World: The trailer sequence (One Perfect Scene)
June 05, 2022 18:43 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBYes, it's another edition of our new feature that's sweeping the Interwebs... it's One Perfect Scene! This time I'm joined by my good friend Jev to discuss the trailer sequence (in which T-Rexes push the heroes off a cliff) from the sequel to Jurassic Park, 'The Lost World'.
Night Gallery: Eyes & Make Me Laugh (Steven Spielberg #2)
May 15, 2022 10:22 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode- recorded back in lockdown- Kieran and I delve into the world of television directed by Steven Spielberg, specifically his contributions to the anthology show 'Night Gallery'- Eyes and Make Me Laugh.
79 - Night Gallery: Eyes & Make Me Laugh
May 15, 2022 10:22 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode- recorded back in lockdown- Kieran and I delve into the world of television directed by Steven Spielberg, specifically his contributions to the anthology show 'Night Gallery'- Eyes and Make Me Laugh.
Jurassic Park: The T-Rex paddock scene (One Perfect Scene)
May 02, 2022 08:35 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode we're kicking off a new feature called One Perfect Scene, where we will be examining perfect scenes in the filmography of Steven Spielberg. To kick this off I'm joined by Kieran to discuss the T-Rex paddock scene from 'Jurassic Park'.
Jurassic Park: The T-Rex paddock scene (One Perfect Scene, Steven Spielberg #20)
May 02, 2022 08:35 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode we're kicking off a new feature called One Perfect Scene, where we will be examining perfect scenes in the filmography of Steven Spielberg. To kick this off I'm joined by Kieran to discuss the T-Rex paddock scene from 'Jurassic Park'.
78 - The Lost World: Jurassic Park (DVD Commentary)
January 31, 2022 11:06 - 2 hours - 120 MBSOMETHING HAS SURVIVED! Back in Spring 2020- the early days of the pandemic- Kieran, Paul and I sat down to record a 'DVD commentary'-style episode on Steven Spielberg's 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' and- just under two years later- here it is for your ear-holes. You can expect us to dwell on the strengths and weaknesses of both this film and the series as a whole (we are not kind to this film's third act, for example), to think ahead on 'Jurassic World: Dominion', as well as talking about ...
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (DVD Commentary, Steven Spielberg #22)
January 31, 2022 11:06 - 2 hours - 120 MBSOMETHING HAS SURVIVED! Back in Spring 2020- the early days of the pandemic- Kieran, Paul and I sat down to record a 'DVD commentary'-style episode on Steven Spielberg's 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' and- just under two years later- here it is for your ear-holes. You can expect us to dwell on the strengths and weaknesses of both this film and the series as a whole (we are not kind to this film's third act, for example), to think ahead on 'Jurassic World: Dominion', as well as talking about ...
BONUS EP - Ant-Man (feat. Daryl and Jeanette Bär from Sudden Double Deep, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #12)
January 16, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBIn this episode, featuring very special guests Daryl and Jeanette from Sudden Double Deep, I wrap up my Marvel Phase 2 coverage with a fantastic episode on Peyton Reed's 'Ant-Man'. And for a film about a tiny guy, we have a huge amount to discuss from the Edgar Wright of it all, Michael Douglas' cancer, de-aging in film, the career of Judy Greer (that ryhmes!), great British chocolate bars, X-Men costumes, clapping for the Avengers and much, much more. Join me later in the year for Marvel Pha...
BONUS EP - Avengers: Age of Ultron (feat. Amon Warmann from Empire Magazine, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #11 & Joss Whedon #4)
December 31, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode I continue the MCU Phase 2 coverage with an episode on the 2015 Joss Whedon film, 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. My very special guest this time around is Empire Magazine's Amon Warmann and we have much to discuss as we find common ground as far as the pros and cons of this movie.
BONUS EP - Avengers: Age of Ultron (feat. Amon Warmann from Empire Magazine, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #11)
December 31, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode I continue the MCU Phase 2 coverage with an episode on the 2015 Joss Whedon film, 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. My very special guest this time around is Empire Magazine's Amon Warmann and we have much to discuss as we find common ground as far as the pros and cons of this movie.
BONUS EP - Guardians of the Galaxy (feat. Liam Dempsey and Matt Brothers from Spocklight, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #10)
December 28, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn this episode- part of our Marvel Phase 2 coverage- I'm joined once again by Liam and Matt, two of the hosts of the fantastic Star Trek podcast Spocklight to talk about James Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. We find much to discuss in this episode, including the influences on the film and how Quill seems to be a combination of all the great movie heroes, the vocal stylings of Mr Bradley Cooper, the fall from grace of Chris Pratt, 'It's Always Sunny in Space' and much, much more.
BONUS EP - Captain America: The Winter Soldier (feat. Kobi Omenaka from Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #9)
December 19, 2021 20:06 - 48 minutes - 47.8 MBOn your left! In this episode I continue my festive MCU Phase 2 coverage as Kobi Omenaka joins me to watch the second Cap film, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. You can expect some singing, lots of talk about 90s Australian TV shows and much, much more as we delve into one of Marvel's best movies.
BONUS EP - Captain America: The Winter Soldier (feat. Kobi Omenaka from Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #9 & The Russo Brothers #1)
December 19, 2021 20:06 - 48 minutes - 47.8 MBOn your left! In this episode I continue my festive MCU Phase 2 coverage as Kobi Omenaka joins me to watch the second Cap film, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. You can expect some singing, lots of talk about 90s Australian TV shows and much, much more as we delve into one of Marvel's best movies.
BONUS EP - Thor: The Dark World (feat. Caged In: Coppola Connections, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #8)
December 11, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIn this episode I continue the Phase 2 MCU coverage with a discussion on the second Thor movie, 'Thor: The Dark World'. Joining me for this conversation is a very special guest, podcasting legend Petros Patsilivas, host of the Nicolas Cage/ Coppola family podcast Caged In. And we have much to discuss including a disastrous trip to the loft, relating far too much to the ending of Infinity War, a Disney+ TV show idea featuring the Ian character and much, much more.
BONUS EP - Iron Man 3 (feat. Chris Hewitt from The Empire Film Podcast, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #7)
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBIt's Christmas and so the SpielberPod is picking back up with our MCU coverage with a festive run of episodes on the Phase 2 films. We begin with a very special guest, why, it's Chris Hewitt from The Empire Film Podcast who joins me for a cracking discussion on Shane Black's 'Iron Man 3'.
77 - Back to the Future the Musical
October 08, 2021 09:04 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week I went to the theatre to see 'Back to the Future the Musical' and decided to record an episode of the SpielbergPod to gather my thoughts on the show (Please note- I make it clear when I'm getting into 'spoiler territory', in case you are thinking of going to see the show).
Back to the Future the Musical
October 08, 2021 09:04 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week I went to the theatre to see 'Back to the Future the Musical' and decided to record an episode of the SpielbergPod to gather my thoughts on the show (Please note- I make it clear when I'm getting into 'spoiler territory', in case you are thinking of going to see the show).
76 - ER: Hell and High Water
October 04, 2021 19:31 - 38 minutes - 38 MBThis week there's more ER chat as Kieran and I discuss the seventh episode of the second season, 'Hell and High Water'. This is easily one of the shows most popular episodes, which sees Dr Ross (George Clooney) trying to save a child trapped in a storm drain. (Note. The ER episode I recommend Kieran but can't remember the title of was 'Love's Labor Lost')
ER: Hell and High Water
October 04, 2021 19:31 - 38 minutes - 38 MBThis week there's more ER chat as Kieran and I discuss the seventh episode of the second season, 'Hell and High Water'. This is easily one of the shows most popular episodes, which sees Dr Ross (George Clooney) trying to save a child trapped in a storm drain. (Note. The ER episode I recommend Kieran but can't remember the title of was 'Love's Labor Lost')
75 - ER: 24 Hours
September 19, 2021 11:39 - 42 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Jev to kick off a run of television associated with Steven Spielberg. We begin with a discussion on the ER episode '24 Hours', which was the very first episode of that show.
ER: 24 Hours
September 19, 2021 11:39 - 42 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Jev to kick off a run of television associated with Steven Spielberg. We begin with a discussion on the ER episode '24 Hours', which was the very first episode of that show.
74 - Jurassic World (DVD Commentary)
January 24, 2021 20:09 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this episode Kieran and I return to the Jurassic franchise and to our DVD commentary format, as we look at 'Jurassic World' through 2021 eyes.
Jurassic World (DVD Commentary)
January 24, 2021 20:09 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this episode Kieran and I return to the Jurassic franchise and to our DVD commentary format, as we look at 'Jurassic World' through 2021 eyes.
BONUS EP - The Avengers
January 02, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn this episode- where I'm joined by Jake, Kieran and Paul- we wrap up this mini-series on the films of the MCU Phase One by discussing the Joss Whedon film, 'The Avengers'. Expect more than a little conversation on 'Justice League' (including my thoughts on upcoming The Synder Cut), a recasting of the film were being directed by Wes Anderson, lots of Buffy comparisons, jokes about Hawkeye, life with Maria Hill and much, much more.
BONUS EP - The Avengers (The Marvel Cinematic Universe #6)
January 02, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn this episode- where I'm joined by Jake, Kieran and Paul- we wrap up this mini-series on the films of the MCU Phase One by discussing the Joss Whedon film, 'The Avengers'. Expect more than a little conversation on 'Justice League' (including my thoughts on upcoming The Synder Cut), a recasting of the film were being directed by Wes Anderson, lots of Buffy comparisons, jokes about Hawkeye, life with Maria Hill and much, much more.
BONUS EP - The Avengers (The Marvel Cinematic Universe #6 & Joss Whedon #3)
January 02, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn this episode- where I'm joined by Jake, Kieran and Paul- we wrap up this mini-series on the films of the MCU Phase One by discussing the Joss Whedon film, 'The Avengers'. Expect more than a little conversation on 'Justice League' (including my thoughts on upcoming The Synder Cut), a recasting of the film were being directed by Wes Anderson, lots of Buffy comparisons, jokes about Hawkeye, life with Maria Hill and much, much more.
BONUS EP - Captain America: The First Avenger (The Marvel Cinematic Universe #5)
December 23, 2020 15:09 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Paul to discuss 'Captain America: The First Avenger' as part of our Marvel/ MCU Phase One coverage. Expect spoilers for future Marvel films (up to the end of Phase Three) as well as criticism and praise for the film, me comparing the Tory Party with the Nazis and also Paul pondering life as a member of Hydra.
BONUS EP - Captain America: The First Avenger
December 23, 2020 15:09 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Paul to discuss 'Captain America: The First Avenger' as part of our Marvel/ MCU Phase One coverage. Expect spoilers for future Marvel films (up to the end of Phase Three) as well as criticism and praise for the film, me comparing the Tory Party with the Nazis and also Paul pondering life as a member of Hydra.
BONUS EP - Thor (feat. David Trumble, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #4)
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis week I'm delighted to be joined by special guest David Trumble to discuss the Kenneth Branagh film 'Thor', as part of my festive mini-series of bonus episodes covering the films of the MCU Phase One. Expect talk of The Lion King, Hemsworth's beard, the British royal family, Loki being a 'Snape looking mother-fucker' and much more.
BONUS EP - Thor (feat. David Trumble)
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis week I'm delighted to be joined by special guest David Trumble to discuss the Kenneth Branagh film 'Thor', as part of my festive mini-series of bonus episodes covering the films of the MCU Phase One. Expect talk of The Lion King, Hemsworth's beard, the British royal family, Loki being a 'Snape looking mother-fucker' and much more.
BONUS EP - Iron Man 2 (The Marvel Cinematic Universe #3)
December 13, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode Jev returns to the SpielbergPod for the first time since our Die Hard coverage back in 2016, as we discuss Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man 2', as part of our festive Marvel coverage.
BONUS EP - Iron Man 2
December 13, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode Jev returns to the SpielbergPod for the first time since our Die Hard coverage back in 2016, as we discuss Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man 2', as part of our festive Marvel coverage.
BONUS EP - The Incredible Hulk (feat. Spocklight, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #2)
December 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis episode I'm joined by Liam, Matt and Paul- better known as the hosts of Star Trek podcast Spocklight- to discuss 'The Incredible Hulk' as part of my Marvel Phase One coverage.
BONUS EP - The Incredible Hulk (feat. Spocklight)
December 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis episode I'm joined by Liam, Matt and Paul- better known as the hosts of Star Trek podcast Spocklight- to discuss 'The Incredible Hulk' as part of my Marvel Phase One coverage.