The Empire Film Podcast

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VisionQuest: An Empire Podcast Preview Special (ft. Paul Bettany and James Spader)

October 13, 2026

VisionQuest, the latest MCU show to hit Disney+, launches tomorrow with a two-episode salvo which reintroduces us to Paul Bettany's Vision, or the latest version thereof. Last seen inhabiting a new (old) body in WandaVision, VisionQuest is partially concerned with Vision's attempts to emotionally connect with the memories of the android Avenger who once occupied that same body. Oh, and he also has to contend with a mysterious young man who may be his son, somehow, and also the return of James...

The Interviews (ft. Aaron Sorkin; Paul Greengrass; John Cena & Jessica Biel)

October 12, 2026

Blimey, do we have a bumper edition of The Interviews for you, folks, as Chris Hewitt sits down in person with Aaron Sorkin to talk about the writer-director's return to the world of Facebook with The Social Reckoning; on Zoom with Paul Greengrass, the writer-director of period (but oh-so-timely) thriller The Uprising, about the Peasant Revolt of 1381 (and not, as it turns out, a Robin Hood movie); and in person again with Matchbox The Movie stars John Cena and Jessica Biel, who drop by the p...

25 Years Of S.S. Rajamouli: An Empire Podcast Interview Special

October 10, 2026

Today — October 10 — is a pretty special day for S.S. Rajamouli, the groundbreaking Indian director behind epics like the Baahubali films, Eega, and 2022's Oscar-winning breakout hit, RRR, whose astonishing, vibrant, endlessly inventive action sequences won the hearts of audiences the world over. Why is today special? Well, it's Rajamouli's 53rd birthday. Happy birthday, sir. And why is this year special? Because he's also celebrating an anniversary as a movie director, what with it bein...

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How do I get in touch with The Empire Film Podcast?

The Empire Film Podcast is hosted by Chris Hewitt and Helen O'Hara. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@bauermedia.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Empire Film Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Empire Film Podcast: podcasts@bauermedia.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Empire Film Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Empire Film Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Empire Film Podcast?

The Empire Film Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established actors, directors, screenwriters, musicians, and other recognizable film creators with a current theatrical release, streaming title, documentary, franchise project, or other timely screen-related work. Common among recent guests: Leading or notable roles in major film productions; Directing or writing recognized feature films and television projects; Creating or contributing to prominent film, documentary, or franchise releases. Recent guests include Susanne Bier, Jarvis Cocker, and Austin Abrams.

How hard is it to get booked on The Empire Film Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Empire Film Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film Criticism, Hollywood, Acting, and Film Directing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.