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“Everyone is on the same page politically, no difference of opinion. Everyone is so on the same party line, the podcast gets insufferable at time. Interviews can be good and knowledge of films is there, but badly needs balance of views on films.”
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Great Britain ·
03/21/24
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“this is not a serious film podcast in any sense. this is a pod who will broadcast insane criticism about classic and ground breaking films and then will fluff each other for hours over the latest MCU piece of garbage. legendary chemistry but completely braindead film observers, unfortunately.”
flangeslammer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“Been listening for about 8 years now and the podcast is consistently great. Love the humour and general structure of the show. Seem to be a lot of episodes of late with just Helen, Chris and James and I think it is better when there is the revolving fourth person I.e Amon, Ben etc just to add...”Read full review »
Lynad Lynch via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/24
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“I’ve been a listener to the pod since it’s beginning, signed up for the spoiler specials, pilot and pilot plus. It’s been a great fun ride brilliant interviews and reviews but ultimately as episode 600 airs It’s all starting to feel unfortunately stale. Chris Hewitt has been a great host to the...”Read full review »
Tubby starmz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/23/24
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“A great podcast with a great set of hosts always great conversations around the weeks news in movies, always has a nice relaxed feel to it. Been a listener for a long time felt it was time to finally leave that well deserved 5* review.”
Scottimusprime_01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/24
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“I will repeat … James Dyer is the Goat . ( mentioned on the 500th episode ) Love the show and listened to every episode multiple times but the best ones have James on them. He loves studio 60 and third watch and various other favs of mine The latest episode is the funniest podcast ever … and not...”Read full review »
Neilleeds via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/04/23
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“Guys (and I do mean guys)… or Chris… love you all, love you Chris, love the banter, a genuine fan, but… there’s no need to mine for comedy at each and every step. Chris and James especially have the funny bones - we love that - but it’s also ok to just let a film synopsis and review go by without...”Read full review »
Bad cab via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/23
“This is the one show I can’t wait to listen to every single week. The main cast; Chris, Helen en James have great rapport and their revolving group of colleagues and amazing guests.”
Erikdme via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
11/12/23
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“Chris Hewitt is deeply unfunny; he talks a lot but says very little.”
Dan J Hardy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/23
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“I need my weekly fix. The only problem is if I’m listening on the train to work and I burst out laughing in a crowded carriage. Very bad form on London transport. Chris and James are a very dangerous combination. I pity Helen trying to wrangle them.”
Maid1967 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/09/23
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“Great sound quality and excellent hosts and guests
Timestamps people we have them !! Love you Chris and Helen”
talkofthetown via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/23
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“I dislike this podcast immensely but I feel the lack of timestamps warrants a 5 star rating.”
J. P. Moore via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/27/23
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“A fun, warm, expansive, expert-yet-inclusive film podcast from main hosts joker Chris, Helen (MVP) O’Hara (whose book is phenomenal) and James (whose ‘other’ podcast about TV/streaming is also great) plus regulars like Amon, Ben, Beth, this is an absolute weekly must-listen to keep up with movie...”Read full review »
Après Lee via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/26/23
“Spectacular interviews in this show from journalists who have a knack for asking good questions and maximizing their time with creatives. Look into the spoiler specials for more interview goodness, too.”
C_elk03 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“I listen weekly. Ive been to the live shows. Fulfils my movie nerdiness (not like that)”
James758883 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/23/23
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“If you relish a quick witted pun* and you are not averse to puerile humour** then I can recommend to you the fresh banter served weekly on the Empire podcast. If you also like movies, you will enjoy it all the more.
*not tolerate but actually delight in a timely pun.
**genuinely humorous puerile...”Read full review »
T1,000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/23/23
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“This podcast gets better and better and funnier and funnier every single week. Loved this episode. SO MUCH”
RoshRad via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/22/23
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“Best Podcast in This Galaxy !”
Flash Hearth via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/22/23
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“If you like to know how films get made,writers,directors,actors etc,you will enjoy this podcast
Definitely recommended”
pieman1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/05/23
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“This was always my go to movie podcast but has really gone down hill. We get it Helen, women should make more movies and all men are terrible but you dont need to tell us every episode. I enjoy Chris & James (especially) but if these two are missing the episode is terrible. And ive even been...”Read full review »
Steve Metson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/31/23
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“Can you please introduce timestamps? Love listening but I’m not interested in everything. You guys destroy Total film but I still prefer that show because of timestamps /Mattias”
Mattias_87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/28/23
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“Some of the intros are far too long.
The show with Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Pegg for example, 50 minutes of 3 people who think they’re really funny talking absolute mince is unnecessary. Just give us the damn interview.”
GlasgowsMaddestMan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/23
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“Not as good as the Pilot TV podcast but very few things are. Still a great listen and reliable and well informed reviews.”
Dougieboy79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/23
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“You literally only need to download one episode, they’re all exactly the same!! He likes Liverpool and thinks he’s a comedy genius she likes Hamilton the musical etc etc 🥱 The podcast equivalent of a stale football team that’s kept the “old guard” around too long. Desperately needs new blood to...”Read full review »
Mfletch007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/06/23
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“You are the one and only reason I bought phizzy pigtails”
Celinakatos via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
06/16/23
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“I’ve kind of fallen out of love with both Marvel and Star Wars of late, but I still find the spoiler eps on these shows and movies fantastic. That I happily pay to listen to these people talk about stuff I haven’t even seen yet says something about how great they are.”
Davidsillen via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/28/23
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“Presented by giggling idiots. These reviewers gave Attack of the Clones five stars. Enough said”
Dooby Duck via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/23
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“It's like listening in on a Disney shareholders meeting chaired by 90's Dominik Diamond. The sister podcast - Pilot Tv - is vastly superior.”Read full review »
Mark......., via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/23
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“I listen to a few movie podcasts but this one is definitely the best. The reviews are honest, informed, and fun. The whole team at Empire (including the magazine) are so great to listen to because as well as being experts, they are genuine fans, and it’s a lot of fun to hear their enduring...”Read full review »
Jimwhit86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/23
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“I listen to this podcast weekly because it is useful to keep up to date with movie news and reviews. Their interviews and listener questions are also great. The particppants often have good opinions. Overall, the podcast is entertaining but I two main issues. Firstly, almost every conversation...”Read full review »
Sean Kulzick via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/16/23
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“The presenters don’t even have the respect to research what they’re talking about, let alone pronounce actors names properly.”
TheMealy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/23
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“I am from Belfast and have lived elsewhere for over 20 years. Listening to Chris and Helen makes me feel like home. Love the long rambling conversations, the reviews and the banter. Great podcast. I think James should also be bringing in cake for his colleagues here too - it’s only right!”
Greblet via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/15/23
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“More please”
The rum mort via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/23
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“One star review and unsubscribed after one minute of episode 555 . . . Liverpool fans really are the worst. I recommend the Pilot TV podcast instead.”
Richley via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/23
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“… but he will never be mine.”
League Of Steve via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/23
“It's almost embarrassing how much I look forward to this every week. Sound quality is great, it gets a (rough) edit for quality control, the hosts' characters are all well-defined and their chemistry is great. In all seriousness, it's one of my life's constants and through COVID...”Read full review »
Trenticles666 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/07/23
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“Easily the best U.K. film review podcast. Silly, amusing, witty, entertaining and serious when it needs to be. You might disagree with the critics but you can never doubt their sincerity. The mag’s not bad either!”
Cooper/Bennun via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/17/23
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“I love movies and this show it’s so damn awesome”
Eli’s Review via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/23
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“This is my favourite podcast and that’s not just because I like all things movies. The team are great together, bouncing off each other and clearly friends beyond Empire. Regular top interviews with stars from the movie world and other bonus episodes like in depth reviews and spoiler specials....”Read full review »
thorpe7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/23
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“This is a 5 star podcast however you first need to ignore:
- Chris giggling at everything he says
- Helen’s smugness and humble brags
As for James, James does nothing wrong. James = God”
Al Rayment via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/17/22
“I used to read Empire magazine religiously when I was a media student many moons ago. I’ve been trying to get on with the podcast but I’ve finally decided to give up on it. I can’t take to any of the presenters - I find them patronising and full of their own self importance. Whilst when they...”Read full review »
visualeematt via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/29/22
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“Listened to this since it was first released. Has the best guests, interviews & love the dissection of the weeks news. The reviews stop it getting the full five stars as they can blanket agree on something would be good if there was more of a variety of opinion. Also there reviews don’t...”Read full review »
CCJWard via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/22
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“Easily my favorite pod all genres. I want to thank Chris, Helen and all the others for all the interviews, laughs and education in the world of movies.”
El_svinto via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
10/20/22
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“Films are about people and the Empire people love film with a sense of fun that understates the hard work that goes into these amazing entertaining podcasts. From huge Marvel blockbusters to independent film, sharp reviews with wit and humanity make this the best podcast in this part of the...”Read full review »
Nigel lockett via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/01/22
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“The pod is best with Chris James and Helen. Ben is a welcome addition as a calming influence. The perfect foursome. It is never as good if there is a rotating court chair. It’s Bens’ chair let him have it.”
Stevedey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/22
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“This used to be a decent podcast. Now they just brown-nose every Marvel & Disney release so they can get access to big name interviews.”
schizopolis23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/22
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