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Popcorn Podcast

Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland

Popcorn Podcast"s bite-sized salty episodes will help you decide what movies to watch next. With exciting celebrity interviews, new movie reviews, giveaways, movie news and more, Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim is for movie lovers everywhere. Hosted by entertainment journalist Leigh and movie expert Tim.Got a few minutes? Help us out by filling in this survey: http://bit.ly/popcornpodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:07

Aimie Atkinson on Six: The Musical Live!

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2026/01/07

Original West End Queen Aimie Atkinson is here to discuss returning to the role of Katherine Howard forSix: The Musical Live! – the electrifying cinematic experience hitting cinemas worldwide. Atkinson opens up about stepping back into Katherine’s heels after two years away, reuniting with the original West End Queens, and the emotional and vocal intensity of performing one ofSix's most powerful songs, this time with cameras rolling and a live audience feeding every beat. She reflects on watching

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17:59

Christy: Sydney Sweeney’s transformative boxing biopic

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2026/01/05

Popcorn Podcast unpacksChristy, a boxing biopic that becomes a harrowing story of survival. Directed byDavid Michôd,Christybegins as a traditional sports movie before evolving into the struggles of identity and intimate partner violence. We're talking Sydney Sweeney’s physically demanding transformation,Ben Foster’s unsettling performance, the film’s powerful themes, pacing challenges and why this important true story struggled at the box office. This spoiler-free review explores whatChristygets

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15:34

Primate: brilliant gore, zero logic

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2026/01/01

A tropical getaway turns violent when a family’s beloved chimp contracts rabies, andPrimateunleashes absolute chaos. Leigh and Tim review the gory creature feature, unpacking its practical effects, muddled character work and emotional contradictions. From face-ripping opening scenes to an unforgettable infinity-pool showdown, we’re kicking off season 16 of Popcorn Podcast with one of our wildest discussions.More Popcorn: We sink our teeth into Dangerous AnimalsDeath of a Unicorn mayhem and magic

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8:22

Popcorn Podcast bloopers 2025

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2025/12/29

Lights, mics... chaos! It's time to open the Popcorn Podcast vault and unleash the moments thatnever made it to air (and probably shouldn't). Join us for saucy microphone kisses, Zoolander black-lung attacks, SNL throwbacks, sing-a-longs and space paninis – yes, you read that correctly. From mid-review identity crises to forgetting how to breath (and talk) and full-body warm-ups that would make HR blush, this is the real, unfiltered energy that happens before the episode goes live.Six years into

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10:00

'Not a remake’: Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn on...

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2025/12/22

Let's head into the jungle with Anaconda starsThandiwe NewtonandSteve Zahn. Newton returns to Popcorn Podcast, opening up this time about playing the serious voice of reason in a very unserious situation, and why keeping a straight face opposite master improvisers may have been the hardest acting she’s ever done. While Zahn reflects on whyAnacondaisn’t a traditional remake at all, how the film channels the comedy-dramas of the ’80s and ’90s, and why seeing it with a packed, cheering audience felt

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42:16

Avatar: Fire and Ash review

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2025/12/19

Return to Pandora with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim tackle James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in his epic saga. Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldana) family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang (Oona Chaplin), as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. In this spoiler-free episode, everything from story, spectacle, action and CGI is

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14:26

MOVIE NEWS: WB vs Netflix vs Paramount, Supergirl...

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2025/12/14

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through the ongoing blockbuster war between Warner Bros, Netflix and Paramount, first look trailers for The Drama, Supergirl and Street Fighter, plus the surprise casting of Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson in new Hunger Games prequel.Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air

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10:47

MOVIE NEWS: Mother Mary and Ready or Not: Here I Come...

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2025/12/07

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through first look trailers for Anne Hathaway in Mother Mary and the final girl trip of Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Ready or Not: Here I Come, plus Variety: Actors on Actors returns with their biggest line up ever!Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the

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11:04

Da'Vine Joy Randolph and John Early reveal Eternity...

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2025/12/03

Academy Award-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) and Emmy-nominated comedian John Early (The Afterparty) join Popcorn Podcast to unpack A24’sEternity. The afterlife romance, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner, blends humour, heartbreak and improvised chaos. Our esteemed guests get real to discuss best-friend dynamics, emotional stakes, improv wars and put us on the spot to declare who is funnier.More Popcorn: Keke Palmer is having One Of Them DaysInside The Bad Guys 2

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7:41

Michael Showalter on Oh. What. Fun, Michelle Pfeiffer...

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2025/12/02

Writer and directorMichael Showalter(The Eyes of Tammy Faye, The Idea of You) joins Popcorn Podcast to unwrap the heartfelt chaos of his new Christmas filmOh. What. Fun, starringMichelle Pfeiffer,Eva Longoria,Felicity Jonesand more. He reveals why holiday movies hit his nostalgic sweet spot, how the script balanced humour and truth, and why a weekly pickleball meetup became the emotional glue of the production.More Popcorn: Alex Scharfman reveals Death of a Unicorn mayhem and magicActor and director

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12:34

Michael Shannon and John Slattery on confronting...

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2025/12/01

Popcorn Podcast brings you an extraordinary interview with Michael Shannon (Man of Steel, The Bikeriders) and John Slattery (Spotlight, Avengers: Endgame), two actors tackling one of the most morally complex historical dramas in years.Nurembergexplores the first international tribunal to hold Nazi leaders accountable, and our guests share deeply personal reflections on portraying this true story, including Slattery’s overwhelming visit to Auschwitz during production.More Popcorn: All aboard Popcorn

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11:50

MOVIE NEWS: First trailers for Moana and The Hunger...

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2025/11/30

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through the news of the first look at the live-action Moana and The Hunger Games; Sunrise on the Reaping, as well as some great news for the Australian film and TV industry and how the box office is exploding thanks to Wicked: For Good and Zootopia 2!Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast

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9:27

Inside Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: Emma Tammi on...

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2025/11/24

DirectorEmma Tammijoins Popcorn Podcast to reveal how she expanded the world ofFive Nights at Freddy’s 2with bigger animatronics, deeper mythology and aScreamreunion fans won’t want to miss. The sequel explores the emotional journey of Mike (Josh Hutcherson), Abby (Piper Rubio) and Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail), opening up new corners of the FNaF mythology while also pushing practical effects to their absolute limit. With Jim Henson’s Creature Shop back in full force, this film features animatronic

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41:02

Wicked: For Good: A darker, bolder, devastating finale

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2025/11/19

In this spoiler-free review ofWicked: For Good, Popcorn Podcast breaks down the darker, politically charged finale to the Wicked saga. We explore the emotional stakes, the expanded world-building, stand-out performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and the musical moments that define this concluding chapter.More Popcorn: Jonathan Bailey takes us behind the scenes of WickedJon M Chu talks In The Heights with Popcorn PodcastPopcorn Podcast's no-spoiler Wicked reviewKnow someone who loves

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28:29

The Running Man review

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2025/11/17

Glen Powell in a towel. Lee Pace without a face... Edgar Wright trades kinetic comedy for grim dystopia in The Running Man, building a world where reality TV is literal life-or-death and 'New Dollars' decide who survives. Glen Powell rages, Colman Domingo dazzles, Josh Brolin terrifies, and Michael Cera booby-traps an entire house like an unhinged Home Alone tribute.More Popcorn: Popcorn Podcast's Twisters review promises a howling good timeReturn to Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part TwoKnow

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13:08

MOVIE NEWS: Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz reunite,...

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2025/11/16

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through the news of a new Mummy film with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reuniting, the Gremlins are back for a third helping, Miss Piggy is getting cancelled by Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone and some epic trailer drops from Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2.Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep

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57:02

Wicked defies more than gravity (REVISIT)

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2025/11/10

Goodness knows you should revisit Popcorn Podcast's thrillifying Wicked review ahead of the premiere of Wicked: For Good! Leigh and Tim discuss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's gravity-defying performances, as well as flirty Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), the delightful chaos of Jeff Goldblum and why you need to pay attention to the man behind the curtain (Jon M Chu).More Popcorn:Jonathan Bailey takes us behind the scenes of WickedJon M Chu talks In The Heights with Popcorn PodcastKnow someone who loves

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9:02

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi on Predator: Badlands...

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2025/11/06

For the first time inPredatorhistory, we see the world through the eyes of the hunter – played by actorDimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. In thisPopcorn Podcastinterview, Schuster-Koloamatangi breaks down his transformation intoDek, a young Yautja outcast fighting to prove his worth inDan Trachtenberg’s(Prey,10 Cloverfield Lane) latest sci-fi thriller,Predator: Badlands.Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi shares how he:Learned the brand-newYautja languagebuilt for the filmHumanised cinema’s most feared

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10:09

Jonathan Bailey on Wicked and fiery Fiyero (REVISIT)

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2025/11/05

People's Sexiest Man Alive, Jonathan Bailey, takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of Jon M Chu's highly anticipated Wicked adaptation. Bailey, of Bridgerton fame, portrays Winkie Prince Fiyero, alongside Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda. Here, he delights with talk of clunky booties, Wizard of Oz Easter eggs and how to dismount a horse in style. Tune in and swoon out ahead of Wicked: For Good's worldwide premiere.More Popcorn:Catch up on Popcorn Podcast's Wicked reviewJon M Chu

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26:21

Maggie Miles and Trisha Morton-Thomas: the story...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Discover the extraordinary story behindJourney Home, David Gulpilil— the powerful new Australian documentary honouring one of cinema’s most iconic Indigenous actors. In this moving Popcorn Podcast interview, filmmakersMaggie Miles(High Ground) andTrisha Morton-Thomas (Kangaroo) reveal how David Gulpilil’s family and community fulfilled hisfinal wish to return him home to his ancestral land in Arnhem Land, over 4,500 kilometres away. Narrated byHugh Jackmanand featuring cultural storytellerDanzal

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