SpielbergPod - The Steven Spielberg Podcast
273 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 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
58 - Jurassic World
January 14, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIn this episode me and my friend Campbell discuss the film 'Jurassic World'. Along the way we discuss Chris Pratt, celebrity sightings, Limp Bizkit, Westworld, 'heelgate', the brilliance of John Williams, what we have heard about Jurassic World 2 and much more.
57 - Bridge of Spies
January 07, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIn this episode me and my friend Paul discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Bridge of Spies'. Along the way we talk about mob mentality, 20th century history (and events from this we'd like to see Spielberg tackle next), Mark Rylance, the Cold War, The West Wing (as ever) and much more. Oh, and that film we couldn't think of. It's 'J. Edgar' (which was directed by Clint Eastwood- and not Martin Scorsese).
Bridge of Spies (Steven Spielberg #35)
January 07, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIn this episode me and my friend Paul discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Bridge of Spies'. Along the way we talk about mob mentality, 20th century history (and events from this we'd like to see Spielberg tackle next), Mark Rylance, the Cold War, The West Wing (as ever) and much more. Oh, and that film we couldn't think of. It's 'J. Edgar' (which was directed by Clint Eastwood- and not Martin Scorsese).
BONUS EP - A Good Day to Die Hard
December 30, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBMAYBE IT'S A RUSSIAN THING. In this festive bonus episode we complete our coverage of the Die Hard films with the fifth in that series: 'A Good Day to Die Hard'. Along the way we talk about the Police Academy films, different versions of this film, Bruce Willis' appearance in the TV show Friends, the films of Jai Courtney, along with what we want/ what we expect from Die Hard 6.
BONUS EP - Live Free or Die Hard
December 29, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Jev continue our week of Die Hard coverage by discussing 'Live Free or Die Hard' (AKA Die Hard 4.0).
BONUS EP - Die Hard With a Vengeance
December 28, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this bonus episode we continue our festive romp through the Die Hard franchise as me and my friend Kieran discuss the film 'Die Hard With A Vengeance'. Along the way we talk about the best onscreen villains, the career of Samuel L. Jackson, we big up our German fans and we talk about eggs. And how they should/ shouldn't be consumed.
BONUS EP - Die Hard 2
December 27, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIn this seasonal bonus episode me and my friend Paul discuss the film Die Hard 2: Die Harder. Along the way we do impressions, talk terrible dialogue, we discuss Rene Harlin films, phoning in sick to work and get into an Amy Adams-off.
BONUS EP - Die Hard
December 26, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 80 MBHappy Christmas Spielberg fans! To celebrate the season we're breaking precisous continuity and doing a week of episodes on the Die Hard series. To kick things off, me and my friend Jake discuss the classic- Die Hard. Along the way we discuss our favourite Christmas films, the career of Alan Rickman, musicals we have seen on the stage, chocolate bars, the biggest hits of the 90's (and ponder Bieber covering them) and much, much more. Expect quotes, impressions, singing and terrible (pun-based...
BONUS EP - The Force Awakens (Star Wars)
December 24, 2016 00:30 - 2 hours - 87.8 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Jev discuss Star Wars Episode Seven: The Force Awakens. And it is a drunken, innuendo-filled journey across the galaxy complete with impressions, puns and other absurdities.
BONUS EP - The Force Awakens (Star Wars, J.J. Abrams #5)
December 24, 2016 00:30 - 2 hours - 87.8 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Jev discuss Star Wars Episode Seven: The Force Awakens. And it is a drunken, innuendo-filled journey across the galaxy complete with impressions, puns and other absurdities.
Lincoln (Steven Spielberg #34)
December 17, 2016 00:30 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode me and my friend Kieran discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Lincoln'. Along the way we discuss the Gilmore Girls reunion, the film Valentine's Day and we touch on recent politics (Donald Trump/ Brexit).
56 - Lincoln
December 17, 2016 00:30 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode me and my friend Kieran discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Lincoln'. Along the way we discuss the Gilmore Girls reunion, the film Valentine's Day and we touch on recent politics (Donald Trump/ Brexit).
BONUS EP - The World's End (Edgar Wright #3)
December 10, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Paul complete our coverage of the Edgar Wright/ Simon Pegg Cornetto trilogy by discussing the film 'The World's End'. Along the way we discuss friendship, going home, Antman, Brexit, Bridesmaids, we also tell drinking stories, have a little sing-song and generally have a bloody good chat.
BONUS EP - The World's End
December 10, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Paul complete our coverage of the Edgar Wright/ Simon Pegg Cornetto trilogy by discussing the film 'The World's End'. Along the way we discuss friendship, going home, Antman, Brexit, Bridesmaids, we also tell drinking stories, have a little sing-song and generally have a bloody good chat.
55 - War Horse
December 03, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIn this episode me and my good friend Kieran discuss the Steven Spielberg film War Horse. Along the way we discuss crying watching films, the best Quentin Tarantino films, World War one, Richard Curtis, the great British TV show 'This is England' and the trailer for Trainspotting 2. We also ask the question- 'how old is Eddie Redmayne?' and work out who would win in a 'posh-off' between Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston.
War Horse (Steven Spielberg #33)
December 03, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIn this episode me and my good friend Kieran discuss the Steven Spielberg film War Horse. Along the way we discuss crying watching films, the best Quentin Tarantino films, World War one, Richard Curtis, the great British TV show 'This is England' and the trailer for Trainspotting 2. We also ask the question- 'how old is Eddie Redmayne?' and work out who would win in a 'posh-off' between Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston.
54 - The Adventures of Tintin
November 26, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this episode I have two separate discussions on 'The Adventures of Tintin' with my friends Kieran and Paul. Along the way we discuss Ardman Animations 'Wallace and Gromit' specials, Tintin's sexuality, the two Truman Capote movies, Peter Jackson, Steven Moffat's time on Dr Who, Steven Spielberg's future projects and much more.
The Adventures of Tintin (Steven Spielberg #32)
November 26, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this episode I have two separate discussions on 'The Adventures of Tintin' with my friends Kieran and Paul. Along the way we discuss Ardman Animations 'Wallace and Gromit' specials, Tintin's sexuality, the two Truman Capote movies, Peter Jackson, Steven Moffat's time on Dr Who, Steven Spielberg's future projects and much more.
53 - Super 8
November 12, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode me and my friend Jev discuss the JJ Abrams film 'Super 8'. Along the way we give a big shoutout to the show's Swedish fans, discuss a trip to Sweden, the London riots, lens flares, Cloverfield, calling things 'mint', mystery in JJ's films and much more.
Super 8 (J.J. Abrams #3)
November 12, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode me and my friend Jev discuss the JJ Abrams film 'Super 8'. Along the way we give a big shoutout to the show's Swedish fans, discuss a trip to Sweden, the London riots, lens flares, Cloverfield, calling things 'mint', mystery in JJ's films and much more.
53 - Super 8 (J.J. Abrams #3)
November 12, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode me and my friend Jev discuss the JJ Abrams film 'Super 8'. Along the way we give a big shoutout to the show's Swedish fans, discuss a trip to Sweden, the London riots, lens flares, Cloverfield, calling things 'mint', mystery in JJ's films and much more.
The Pacific: Okinawa & Home (Episodes 9 & 10)
November 11, 2016 00:30 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes nine and ten of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the very end of the episode where I talk about my final Pacific set film- the musical South Pacific.
52 - The Pacific Parts 9 & 10
November 11, 2016 00:30 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes nine and ten of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the very end of the episode where I talk about my final Pacific set film- the musical South Pacific.
The Pacific: Peleliu Hills & Iwo Jima (Episodes 7 & 8)
November 10, 2016 00:30 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes seven and eight of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the very end of the episode where I talk about more war films set in the Pacific, discussing 'Sands of Iow Jima' starring John Wayne.
51 - The Pacific Parts 7 & 8
November 10, 2016 00:30 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes seven and eight of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the very end of the episode where I talk about more war films set in the Pacific, discussing 'Sands of Iow Jima' starring John Wayne.
The Pacific: Peleliu Landing & Peleliu Airfield (Episodes 5 & 6)
November 09, 2016 00:30 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes five and six of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the very end of the episode where I talk about more war films set in the Pacific, discussing John Woo's (terrible) 'Windtalkers'..
50 - The Pacific Parts 5 & 6
November 09, 2016 00:30 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes five and six of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the very end of the episode where I talk about more war films set in the Pacific, discussing John Woo's (terrible) 'Windtalkers'..
49 - The Pacific Parts 3 & 4
November 08, 2016 00:30 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes three and four of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the end of the episode where I continue to explore films set in the Pacific theatre as I discuss the Terrance Malick film 'The Thin Red Line'.
The Pacific: Melbourne & Gloucester/Pavuvu/Banika (Episodes 3 & 4)
November 08, 2016 00:30 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I discuss episodes three and four of the Spielberg produced World War 2 TV show, The Pacific. Stick around until the end of the episode where I continue to explore films set in the Pacific theatre as I discuss the Terrance Malick film 'The Thin Red Line'.
48 - The Pacific Parts 1 & 2
November 07, 2016 00:30 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this (swear-free) solo episode of the SpielbergPod I talk about the first two episodes of the Spielberg produced World War 2 mini-series 'The Pacific'. Stick around until the end as I dive into films set in the Pacific theatre of WW2.
The Pacific: Guadalcanal/Leckie & Basilone (Episodes 1 & 2)
November 07, 2016 00:30 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this (swear-free) solo episode of the SpielbergPod I talk about the first two episodes of the Spielberg produced World War 2 mini-series 'The Pacific'. Stick around until the end as I dive into films set in the Pacific theatre of WW2.
47 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
November 05, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThis week me and my friend Campbell (from the fantastic comedy group Late Night Gimp Fight) discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'. Along the way we discuss everything from The OC/ Dawson's Creek/ Party of Five to the new Ghostbusters to the career of Neighbours star Alan Dale to 80''s comedies to the Robert Rodriguez/ John Malkovich cognac movie and much much more.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Steven Spielberg #31)
November 05, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThis week me and my friend Campbell (from the fantastic comedy group Late Night Gimp Fight) discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'. Along the way we discuss everything from The OC/ Dawson's Creek/ Party of Five to the new Ghostbusters to the career of Neighbours star Alan Dale to 80''s comedies to the Robert Rodriguez/ John Malkovich cognac movie and much much more.
BONUS EP - Hot Fuzz
October 29, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this bonus episode me and Kieran discuss the Edgar Wright film 'Hot Fuzz'. Along the way we discuss more celebrity sightings, Scotland, a former life working in supermarkets, we compare the Cornetto trilogy, talk about old (and new) British sitcoms and much much more.
BONUS EP - Hot Fuzz (Edgar Wright #2)
October 29, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this bonus episode me and Kieran discuss the Edgar Wright film 'Hot Fuzz'. Along the way we discuss more celebrity sightings, Scotland, a former life working in supermarkets, we compare the Cornetto trilogy, talk about old (and new) British sitcoms and much much more.
Transformers
October 26, 2016 00:30 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I talk about the Michael Bay film 'Transformers'. Along the way I talk about the career of Kurtzman and Orci, the films of Michael Bay, the films Spielberg produced post-Jurassic Park, boring acts I've seen headline music festivals (including a memory of watching Bruce Springsteen at Glastonbury), a tale from my days working at a cinema and more.
46 - Transformers
October 26, 2016 00:30 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this short (swear-free) solo episode I talk about the Michael Bay film 'Transformers'. Along the way I talk about the career of Kurtzman and Orci, the films of Michael Bay, the films Spielberg produced post-Jurassic Park, boring acts I've seen headline music festivals (including a memory of watching Bruce Springsteen at Glastonbury), a tale from my days working at a cinema and more.
BONUS EP - Mission Impossible 3 (J.J. Abrams #1)
October 22, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Jev discuss the JJ Abrams film 'Mission Impossible 3'. Along the way we discuss the other Mission Impossible films, the James Bond films (and whether there can be a female or non-white 007), the films of John Woo, Jev's encounters as a film extra, the career of Philip Seymour Hoffman, we discuss whether Jev's girlfriend is a spy, we do impressions, discuss the films of 2006, JJ making Star Wars and much much more. NOTE- This was recorded before the UK vo...
BONUS EP - Mission Impossible 3
October 22, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Jev discuss the JJ Abrams film 'Mission Impossible 3'. Along the way we discuss the other Mission Impossible films, the James Bond films (and whether there can be a female or non-white 007), the films of John Woo, Jev's encounters as a film extra, the career of Philip Seymour Hoffman, we discuss whether Jev's girlfriend is a spy, we do impressions, discuss the films of 2006, JJ making Star Wars and much much more. NOTE- This was recorded before the UK vo...
45 - Munich
October 15, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBOn this episode me and my friend Paul discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Munich'. Along the way we recreate a scene from Knocked Up and we talk nudity in movies but also the history of Israel and the surrounding controversy.
Munich (Steven Spielberg #30)
October 15, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBOn this episode me and my friend Paul discuss the Steven Spielberg film 'Munich'. Along the way we recreate a scene from Knocked Up and we talk nudity in movies but also the history of Israel and the surrounding controversy.
BONUS EP - Clerks 2
October 12, 2016 00:30 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this short solo bonus episode I talk about the Kevin Smith film 'Clerks 2'. Along the way I talk Zack and Miri Make a Porno, the Simpsons, Russell Brand and more.
44 - War of the Worlds
October 08, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode me and my friend Paul talk about the Steven Spielberg film 'War of the Worlds'. Along the way we talk WWE, my favourite films of 2005, a memorable trip to the cinema in Moab, Pokémon Go, American breakfasts, War of the World related books and much more.
War of the Worlds (Steven Spielberg #29)
October 08, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode me and my friend Paul talk about the Steven Spielberg film 'War of the Worlds'. Along the way we talk WWE, my favourite films of 2005, a memorable trip to the cinema in Moab, Pokémon Go, American breakfasts, War of the World related books and much more.
BONUS EP - Serenity (Joss Whedon #2)
October 05, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Mike talk about the Joss Whedon film 'Serenity'. Along the way we talk politics (both in the world of Serenity and... well... not), we talk about the show Firefly as well as Stranger Things, Expanse, Ray Donovan, Freaks & Geeks and Fear the Walking Dead.
BONUS EP - Serenity
October 05, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Mike talk about the Joss Whedon film 'Serenity'. Along the way we talk politics (both in the world of Serenity and... well... not), we talk about the show Firefly as well as Stranger Things, Expanse, Ray Donovan, Freaks & Geeks and Fear the Walking Dead.
The Terminal (Steven Spielberg #28)
October 01, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode I speak to my friend Richard from comedy group Late Night Gimp Fight about the Steven Spielberg film 'The Terminal'. Along the way we talk about Suicide Squad/ The DC film universe, working at McDonalds, eating McDonalds abroad, Burger King vs McDonalds, Amazon Prime recommendations, Pizza Hut delivery failures, drive-in cinemas, the career of Tom Hanks, Big Brother and lots more.
43 - The Terminal
October 01, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode I speak to my friend Richard from comedy group Late Night Gimp Fight about the Steven Spielberg film 'The Terminal'. Along the way we talk about Suicide Squad/ The DC film universe, working at McDonalds, eating McDonalds abroad, Burger King vs McDonalds, Amazon Prime recommendations, Pizza Hut delivery failures, drive-in cinemas, the career of Tom Hanks, Big Brother and lots more.
BONUS EP - Shaun of the Dead
September 28, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Ramit discuss the Edgar Wright film 'Shaun of the Dead'. Along the way we mention U2, great comedy horror films, ice cream, Queen, The Walking Dead, mice, great cheesy tunes, Deadpool, British sitcom stars of the 80s and my comedy horror ebook 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' (available at Amazon's everywhere).
BONUS EP - Shaun of the Dead (Edgar Wright #1)
September 28, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this bonus episode me and my friend Ramit discuss the Edgar Wright film 'Shaun of the Dead'. Along the way we mention U2, great comedy horror films, ice cream, Queen, The Walking Dead, mice, great cheesy tunes, Deadpool, British sitcom stars of the 80s and my comedy horror ebook 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' (available at Amazon's everywhere).