
Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible
Latest episodes

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 16min
Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen Dive Deep on "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning"
We’re going deep on “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” like traveling-to-the-Sevastopol deep, with writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and writer Erik Jendresen. Learn how they changed course on the eighth “Mission: Impossible” installment, what it was like putting the film together and where they go from here.
Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/https://www.missionimpossible.com/
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May 30, 2025 • 49min
The Cast of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" (Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis and Angela Bassett)
With “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” in theaters now, we sat down with the stars of the film – Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis and Angela Bassett – to talk about what it was like bringing the entire saga full circle. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to love this cast as much as we do.
Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/
Watch #MissionImpossible 1-7 on Digital now http://paramnt.us/WatchMissionImpossibleTFR.
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May 23, 2025 • 36min
Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie Talk “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”
Of course we’re back! And this week we’re talking with Tom Cruise and writer/director Christopher McQuarrie about “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (in theaters now). Go inside the new movie with the people responsible. Don’t worry, we won’t get into spoilers. And just remember – pressure is a privilege!
Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/
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Apr 5, 2025 • 34min
"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" New Trailer Reaction + CinemaCon Surprises
We’re back with a special episode, live and direct from Las Vegas! We break down the new “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” trailer and discuss Tom Cruise giving Christopher McQuarrie the CinemaCon Director of the Year Award! Come with us, won’t you?Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 55min
The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning"
With “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning,” the series went above and beyond, featuring one of Tom Cruise’s most death-defying stunts and a climactic train chase for the ages. Learn how they pulled it off from the cast (including Tom Cruise) and crew of this amazing installment.Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 56min
The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout"
“Mission: Impossible - Fallout” took the world by storm, and we’re taking an epic look at how the movie came together – every skydiving, bike-riding, helicopter-flying minute of it. Featuring writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, editor Eddie Hamilton and many more.Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 28min
The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (Part Two)
We’re back with the second half of our truly epic look inside the making of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” In this installment, you’ll hear from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, cinematographer Robert Elswit and many more. Whatever your favorite part of the movie is, we’re breaking it down.Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 23min
The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (Part One)
Ever wanted to know what went into the making of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation?” Well, we’re here to tell the complete story of how the movie came together, with commentary from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, editor Eddie Hamilton and many, many more. And stay tuned for Part 2!Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 49min
The Making of "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" (Part Two)
We are concluding our epic look at the making of “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” Get ready for some edge-of-your-seat thrills as Brad Bird, Tom Cruise, Paul Hirsch and many more break down the production – and beyond.Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 2h 12min
The Making of "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" (Part One)
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” is an epic, and we’re dedicating two whole episodes to its insane making-of. In this first episode, we’ll cover the paths not taken, Brad Bird’s involvement, and more – with insights from Brad Bird, writers Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec, Tom Cruise, editor Paul Hirsch, and many others!Buy or rent on digital now.https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices