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Episode 632
"Heart of the Beast"
Composer: Jared Michael Frye

Composer Jared Michael Frye joins me to talk about his terrific score, Brad Pitt, David Ayer and one of the best movies of 2026.

Welcome, Jared Michael Frye.

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Episode 631
"Lioness"
Jack Dimich.

Jack and I talk about his role in Lioness, his unique path to acting and more!

Welcome, Jack Dimich

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Episode 630
"Treasure Island" | David Oyelowo and Tom Sweet

The conversation delves into the creative responsibility and unique challenges of remaking an iconic literary adventure like Treasure Island for modern audiences, balancing respect for Robert Louis Stevenson's original material with a fresh, contemporary vision.

The Dynamic Between Oyelowo and Sweet, the strong collaborative chemistry and working relationship between David Oyelowo and young actor Tom Sweet on set, exploring how they developed their characters' complex bond.

I ask David why Interstellar is such a timeless classic.

Welcome, David and Tom

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Episode 629
Heartland: "A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird"

Author: Keith O'Brien

Keith joins me to talk about his amazing book, all things Larry Bird from Indiana State to French Lick and everything in between.

Welcome, Keith O'Brien

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Episode 628
"Lanterns"
Composer: Stephanie Economou

Stephanie joins me to discuss her fresh and authentic score for "Lanterns". We discuss her process, how she approaches scoring, her mentor and everything in between.

Welcome, 

Stephanie Economou

#lanterns #greenlantern #greenlanterns #johnstewart #haljordan #superman #dcomics #dcuniverse #sinestro #kylechandler #aaronpierre #jamesgunn #composer #moviemusic #moviescore #lanterncorps #dcstudios #hbomax 

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Episode 627
"Lioness"
Jonah Wharton

Jonah, who plays "Tex" joins me to talk about his character and "Lioness"

We discuss Tex being shot in the last episode, whether it was a reckless decision by Joe, that awesome fire fight in Episode 7, feedback he gets from real world military and special ops members and so much more.

Welcome, Jonah Wharton

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Episode 626
Dimitry Rozental
"Lioness"

Dimitry joins me to talk about Lioness, his character Renat, his journey on the show both and and off camera and so much more.

Welcome, 

Dimitry Rozental

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Episode 625
Elizaveta Neretin | "Lioness" (Oleksandra)

Elizaveta joins me to talk about her career, life and captivating role as Oleksandra in Season 3 of Lioness.

We discuss Season 3, her work and take some awesome questions from Reddit users.

Welcome, Elizaveta Neretin.

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Episode 624
Directors: Matthew Hamachek and Erica Sashin | “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies”

Directed by Emmy Award-winning Matthew Hamachek and Emmy Award-nominated Erica Sashin, the series combines rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes access to UConn’s 2024–25 championship season. It features all-new interviews with basketball greats Sue Bird, Paige Bueckers, Swin Cash, Azzi Fudd, Rebecca Lobo, Maya Moore, Jennifer Rizzotti, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, and more.


Premiering globally on Apple TV this Friday, August 21, 2026, “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” is a three-part documentary series chronicling 40 years of the most dominant program in women’s college basketball. Under Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma, the University of Connecticut Huskies have won more NCAA Division I basketball national championships than any other program, men’s or women’s, and have produced generations of players who have helped redefine the sport.

Welcome, Matthew and Erica!

 
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Episode 623
Geno Auriemma | The Dynasty: UConn Huskies

Awesome interview.

One of the best coaches in the history of sports joins me to talk about #appletv new documentary The Dynasty: UConn Huskies.

We talk parents,  Rebecca Lobo, Paige Bueckers, Pat Summitt and an out of the sky, unprovoked #theshawshankredemption drop!

I loved this and him.

#uconn #uconnwomensbasketball #genoauriemma #basketballhalloffame #basketball #ncaa #conneticut #appletv #basketball #paigebueckers #patsummitt #coaching #coach  #uconnhuskies #documentary #youthsports 


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