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Celebrate cinema with entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland, as they review the newest film releases and interview the biggest stars, while also bringing you movie giveaways, the latest trailers and exciting movie news in bite-sized, moreish and sometimes salty episodes – welcome to Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim

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Marcelle Lunam interview (Addition)
Marcelle Lunam interview (Addition)

How Marcelle Lunam turned Toni Jordan’s bestseller, Addition, into a bold Melbourne romance starring Teresa Palmer...

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Blue Moon review
Blue Moon review

Hot off its best original screenplay and best actor Oscar nominations, Popcorn Podcast discusses Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, including a career-defining Ethan Hawke performance, talk-heavy script and truly effective camera trickery...

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MOVIE NEWS: Oscar Nominations 2026
MOVIE NEWS: Oscar Nominations 2026

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 Oscar Nominations for 2026. We love this time of year and wanted to share our surprises and delights with you as we take a look at a few of the categories…

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Dacre Montgomery interview (Dead Man's Wire)
Dacre Montgomery interview (Dead Man's Wire)

We welcome Dacre Montgomery back to Popcorn Podcast to discuss his profoundly timely film, Dead Man's Wire. In our chat, the Aussie actor shares why he couldn’t resist working with legendary director Gus Van Sant, the physicality his performance demanded and working opposite legends like Al Pacino and more…

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Hamnet review
Hamnet review

Join Popcorn Podcast for a review of Chloé Zhao's breathtaking Hamnet. In this thoughtful episode, we discuss the story and its performances through the lens of its Oscar-winning director. But is it the awards darling everyone predicts?

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Aimie Atkinson interview (Six: The Musical Live!)
Aimie Atkinson interview (Six: The Musical Live!)

Original West End Queen Aimie Atkinson joins Popcorn Podcast to talk Six: The Musical Live!, including filming in front of a live audience, and the emotional power behind Katherine Howard’s unforgettable song...

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Christy review
Christy review

Sydney Sweeney steps into the ring in one of the year’s most talked-about performances, and Popcorn Podcast has the details…

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Primate review
Primate review

Leigh and Tim tackle Primate, a wild new creature feature where a beloved family chimp turns deadly. Expect gore, chaos, practical effects – and one very opinionated review…

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Popcorn Podcast bloopers 2025
Popcorn Podcast bloopers 2025

It's time for the Popcorn Podcast 2025 blooper reel! Enjoy all the hilarious movie podcast outtakes, recording fails and behind-the-scenes chaos...

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Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn interview (Anaconda)
Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn interview (Anaconda)

Thandiwe Newton returns to Popcorn Podcast, joined by Anaconda co-star Steve Zahn, to talk improvisation, throwback movie magic and why theirs is the perfect film to see with a packed holiday crowd...

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Avatar: Fire and Ash review
Avatar: Fire and Ash review

Return to Pandora with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim talk James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in his epic saga…

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Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early interview (Eternity)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early interview (Eternity)

Popcorn Podcast chats with Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph and comedian John Early about A24’s emotional, comedic and wildly imaginative new film Eternity…

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Michael Showalter interview (Oh. What. Fun)
Michael Showalter interview (Oh. What. Fun)

Michael Showalter joins Popcorn Podcast for a festive interview filled with behind-the-scenes gems, creative insights and Michelle Pfeiffer pickleball stories…

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Michael Shannon and John Slattery interview (Nuremberg)
Michael Shannon and John Slattery interview (Nuremberg)

Michael Shannon and John Slattery join Popcorn Podcast for a powerful conversation about Nuremberg, exploring authenticity, moral courage and the lasting relevance of the landmark trials…

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Emma Tammi interview (Five Nights at Freddy's 2)
Emma Tammi interview (Five Nights at Freddy's 2)

Director Emma Tammi joins Popcorn Podcast to unpack the bigger, scarier world of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, from physics-defying animatronics to a nostalgic horror reunion fans will love...

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Giveaways
Win Saipan movie tickets

With Saipan in Australian cinemas from Februrary 5, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the film on the big screen. For your chance to win all you have to do is submit the form within…

Win a Wicked: For Good prize pack

With Wicked: For Good available to rent or buy from January 6, Popcorn Podcast is giving away TWO Wicked: For Good prize packs, including a digital code to watch at home. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form...

Win Christy movie tickets

With Christy in Australian cinemas from January 8, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Kismet. For your chance to win all you have to do is submit the form within…

Win Sentimental Value movie tickets

With Sentimental Value in Australian cinemas from December 25, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…

Win Roofman movie tickets

With Roofman in Australian cinemas from October 16, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win Familiar Touch movie tickets

With Familiar Touch in Australian cinemas from October 23, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…

Win The Naked Gun on digital

With The Naked Gun available to buy or rent at home from Wednesday October 8, Popcorn Podcast is giving away THREE iTunes gifting links to own the movie. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win The Strangers – Chapter 2 movie tickets

With The Strangers – Chapter 2 in Australian cinemas from September 25, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the horror sequel on the big screen, with thanks to Kismet. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…

Win The Bad Guys 2 movie tickets

With The Bad Guys 2 in Australian cinemas from September 18, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 family passes (that’s four tickets each!) to see the animated sequel on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win Sketch movie tickets

With Sketch in Australian cinemas from September 11, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 family passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win Splitsville movie tickets

For your chance to win one of five double passes to see raunchy comedy Splitsville in cinemas, submit the form within…

Win Mr Burton movie tickets

With Mr Burton in Australian cinemas from August 14, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Kismet. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…

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The Wrecking Crew with Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa
The Wrecking Crew with Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa

Dave Bautista says a late-night thought exploded into Prime Video project The Wrecking Crew in about the time it takes to finish a streaming binge…

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Supergirl trailer reveal
Supergirl trailer reveal

Popcorn Podcast snuck a first look at the new Supergirl trailer, with exclusive insights from star Milly Alcock and director Craig Gillespie on bringing a grittier, emotionally raw Kara Zor-El to the DCU...

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Paul Feig at SXSW Sydney
Paul Feig at SXSW Sydney

Award-winning filmmaker Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters) took to the SXSW Sydney 2025 stage to talk laughter, leadership and lifting women up in comedy. In an inspiring keynote, Feig opened up on why Hollywood must keep championing female-driven storytelling…

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The Cat in the Hat official first trailer reveal
The Cat in the Hat official first trailer reveal

Step into Seussville with Popcorn Podcast as we ask Bill Hader about his take on Dr Seuss' iconic mischievous feline in The Cat in the Hat...

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F1 official trailer reveal with Joseph Kosinski
F1 official trailer reveal with Joseph Kosinski

Joseph Kosinski gives us a sneak peek at the first full trailer for F1 – his highly anticipated Formula One film starring Brad Pitt – and it hints at a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping cinematic experience to rival the groundbreaking filmmaking behind Top Gun: Maverick…

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With a mutual love of all things movies, entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and film expert Tim Iffland join forces to share their professional insights with audiences every week via Popcorn Podcast With Leigh And Tim.

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