In this inaugural episode of The Penguin Official Podcast, host Amy Nicholson dives deep into the creation of the highly anticipated HBO Original Limited Series, "The Penguin." Join Amy as she talks with Series Creator, Executive Producer, and Showrunner Lauren LeFranc, The Batman Writer-Director and Executive Producer Matt Reeves, and Executive Producer Dylan Clark about the creative process that bridges "The Batman" to this new series, from character development to the challenges of transitioning from film to TV. Later, Amy sits down with Lauren LeFranc and Executive Producer and "Oz Cobb," Colin Farrell, discussing their perspectives on bringing “The Penguin” to life, how his performance aims to capture the character's complex persona and vulnerability then they dig into Episode 1. This episode offers a rich exploration of the storytelling and artistic passion behind "The Penguin."

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Step into the shadowy world of Gotham City with The Penguin Official Podcast, hosted by renowned film critic Amy Nicholson. Explore the relentless pursuit of power by Oz Cobb (played by Colin Farrell) as this podcast takes you behind the scenes of the series that comes on the heels of The Batman (2022). Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews and never-before-heard insights, you'll gain a rare look into how this complex villain is brought to life. The Penguin Official Podcast is produced by HBO in partnership with OBB Sound.

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova jump into the season finale of Peacemaker. They finally learn just how many men, women, and children Peacemaker is willing to kill for peace (the answer may surprise you), ponder where our characters go from here, and pester series creator, writer, director, and executive producer James Gunn about THAT scene. You know the one. For more information visit https://hbomax.com/peacemaker or http://dccomics.com/peacemaker

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova analyze the penultimate episode of Peacemaker. They get their first glimpse of The Cow (they’re gonna need a bigger farm), digest Peacemaker’s rather extreme emancipation from his father, and vault this podcast into another dimension with special guest John Cena, who plays Peacemaker himself.

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova react to the sixth episode of Peacemaker. They enjoy the calm before the storm of the final two episodes, applaud Peacemaker for his “politeness” at a children’s show-and-tell, and question the safety implications of working with a real eagle with special guest Jennifer Holland, who plays Harcourt.

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova break down the fifth episode of Peacemaker. They discuss the best method for alien pet care, marvel at Peacemaker’s weapon invention ingenuity, and Ify asks special guest Steve Agee, who plays Economos, how badass he felt after saving the day with a chainsaw.

Want to watch the Episode 5 outtakes Steve Agee mentioned? Check out the outtakes between John Cena and Steve Agee here: https://youtu.be/zLccVHVd_-E

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova run down the fourth episode of Peacemaker. They wonder about the dust-free technology of quantum unfolding areas, demand a 10-hour cut of white supremacists getting beaten up, and ponder the best way to break into prison with special guest Freddie Stroma, who plays Vigilante.

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova recap the third episode of Peacemaker. They discuss Peacemaker’s left-handed revelation, learn about the intricacies of what exactly constitutes a butt baby, and Fiona talks to special guest Danielle Brooks, who plays Adebayo.

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova discuss the second episode of Peacemaker. They wonder about the best way to hide from the police, celebrate the art of some good old-fashioned appliance destruction, and get some fun insight from special guest Chukwudi Iwuji, who plays Murn.

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Hosts Ify Nwadiwe and Fiona Nova kick things off with a bang as they dive into the wild, hilarious, badass thrill ride that is the first episode of Peacemaker. They recap the biggest moments you don’t want to forget, ruminate on the best way to release some post-prison stress, and chat with series creator, writer, director, and executive producer James Gunn.

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