

Popcorn Podcast
Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland
Celebrate cinema with Popcorn Podcast's bite-sized salty episodes, as entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland help you decide what to watch next. With exciting A-list interviews, in-depth reviews, giveaways, movie news and more, this is Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and 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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Aug 17, 2025 • 6min
MOVIE NEWS: Narnia, Shrek 5 and John Rambo
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 wardrobe with Netflix's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew – plus Shrek 5 changes and surprising casting news for John Rambo.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2025 • 26min
Freakier Friday review
Big body-swap energy is back! Popcorn Podcast unpacks the heart, chaos and Y2K nostalgia of Freakier Friday – Disney’s long-awaited sequel to beloved teen comedy Freaky Friday. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their iconic roles, this time swapping with the next generation in a twist that’s every bit as hectic as you remember. We explore what works (and what doesn't), what winks at the original and chat about the film’s joyride-worthy soundtrack, cameos (Chad Michael Murray's Jake still has great hair), accents and the Pink Slip references fans will scream for.More Popcorn: Halloween Ends brings Laurie's battle to a shocking closeFreaky and its killer castDoes Hocus Pocus 2 spell success?Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2025 • 7min
MOVIE NEWS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Resurrection Of The Christ
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 to Scotland where Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has begun filming – plus the release announcement for Mel Gibson's The Resurrection Of The Christ.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2025 • 13min
MOVIE NEWS: San Diego Comic-Con and Avatar 3
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 San Diego Comic-Con 2025 reveals, including Tron: Ares, Coyote vs Acme, Spinal Tap II, Hulk and The Toxic Avenger – plus the sizzling new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2025 • 45min
The Fantastic Four: First Steps review
It’s clobberin’ time on Popcorn Podcast as we talk Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a bold reboot that blends cosmic stakes, retro flair and emotional family drama. From Pedro Pascal’s stretchy superdad to Vanessa Kirby’s powerhouse Sue Storm, we break down (spoiler-free!) why this might be Marvel’s most grounded superhero story yet – even with all the flying cars. Let's chat H.E.R.B.I.E the robot, Julia Garner’s mesmerising Silver Surfer and... that CGI baby. With Phase Six ignited stronger than Johnny Storm's interest in sexy naked alien women, is this a fantastic first step… or does it flame out?More Popcorn:Suit up for the definitive Deadpool and Wolverine reviewJames Gunn’s DCU flies straight into SupermanIs it a Brave New World for Captain America?Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2025 • 44min
Superman review
Look up, friends, and adjust those undies as Popcorn Podcast flies straight into a no-spoiler review of James Gunn's Superman. Is David Corenswet the perfect Superman? Does Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane hold her own? And how soon should we expect the Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) loves Superman fan fiction? Whether you're a comic book lover, cinema buff or just curious about one of the year's most talked-about blockbusters, this is the super review we've been dying to bring you.More Popcorn: James Gunn takes us BTS of The Suicide SquadKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2025 • 26min
Karan Soni interview (A Nice Indian Boy)
We sit down with the endlessly talented Karan Soni — best known as Dopinder from Deadpool — to chat about his charming new romantic comedy A Nice Indian Boy. Soni gets candid about bringing queer South Asian representation to the screen, talks chemistry with co-star Jonathan Groff and what it's like working with his real-life partner, director Roshan Sethi, to tell a story that’s as personal as it is universal.More Popcorn: Jonathan Groff fights for his family and his life in M Night Shyamalan's Knock at the CabinKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2025 • 44min
Jurassic World: Rebirth review
It's season 15 of Popcorn Podcast and we're sinking our teeth into Jurassic World: Rebirth. Leigh and Tim extract everything you need to know about this return to a beloved franchise, from Scarlett Johansson’s action-packed turn as a mercenary with a conscience to director Gareth Edwards channelling Spielberg magic, as well as slutty little glasses, #JusticeForBrachiosaurus and tongue-twister dinos. Is Rebirth the dino movie fans have been waiting for? Whether you're a lifelong Jurassic Park fan or just love a great summer blockbuster, hit play and join Popcorn Podcast for a wild ride into the Lost World once more.More Popcorn: Jurassic World: Rebirth writer David Koepp talks dinos and ghostsKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2025 • 38min
F1: The Movie review
Make a Brad Pitt stop for Popcorn Podcast's F1: The Movie episode, as we go full throttle with our review of the latest from Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. F1: The Movie follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), the "greatest who never was", who is encouraged to return to the track by a former teammate and owner of a struggling Formula One team (Javier Bardem). But Sonny soon finds the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. Whether you’re a racing fanatic or just here for Brad Pitt in a fireproof suit, Leigh and Tim will let you know if this one is worth your time and money as they unpack the film's visceral action, pulsating score and character conflicts.More Popcorn: Tom Cruise takes us back to the Dangerzone with Top Gun: MaverickKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025 • 14min
Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Mary Alice Drumm interview (Elio)
We are officially going interstellar with the masterminds behind Pixar’s dazzling new adventure, Elio. We’re joined by a group of talented female filmmakers, Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Mary Alice Drumm, who each bring incredible Pixar pedigree and heart to this cosmic tale of identity, connection and one very enthusiastic 11-year-old Earthling. In our chat, this award-winning trio talks about the power of the Pixar prologue and how they collaborated with some of the best minds in science to bring this story to life, as well as the one big pivot that changed everything for Elio.More Popcorn: Revisit our review of Disney Pixar's Turning RedKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.