Popcorn Podcast

Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland

The Bad Guys 2

Wicked

Identity

Comedy

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Black Phone 2

Australian Film Industry

Wicked: For Good

Australia

Animation

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Birdeater

It Ends With Us

Toxic Masculinity

Domestic Violence

Elio

Predator: Badlands

Boneyard

My Old Ass

Twisters

Popcorn Podcast's bite-sized salty episodes will help you decide what movies to watch next. With exciting celebrity interviews, new movie reviews, giveaways, movie news and more, Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim is for movie lovers everywhere. Hosted by entertainment journalist Leigh and movie expert Tim.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	595	Founded	7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The End of Oak Street explores family, Dino sex and split-diopter shots

Entertainment reporter Steven Christie joins Popcorn Podcast to journey to pre-historic 1982, at The End of Oak Street. Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor find themselves fighting against Dinosaurs and discover that their very survival depends ... more

15 Aug 2026 • 52 min • Most popular

One Night Only director Will Gluck on his Bondi Icebergs winter plunge with Callum Turner and what Molly Ringwald said to him on set that made him emotional

One Night Only director Will Gluck takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of his new high-concept romantic comedy. Starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, One Night Only see’s two New Yorkers in search for love on the one night of the year when s... more

12 Aug 2026 • 25 min

RuPaul's Drag Race icons Ginger Minj and Jujubee talk STOP! THAT! TRAIN!, ghost wardrobes and why nothing beats a jet 2 holiday

Ginger Minj and Jujubee join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new comedy disaster film Stop! That! Train! Stewardesses Tess and DeeDee trade their miserable shifts on the low-budget Stank Rail to scheme their way onto the high-glam, elite bullet train k... more

10 Aug 2026 • 21 min

Flying Bark Animation Director Christian Barkel takes us behind the scenes of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

Christian Barkel, animation director at Flying Bark productions, joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of their work on Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. In our chat, Christian talks about the integral role of an animation director across... more

6 Aug 2026 • 17 min

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Recent Guests

Steven Christie

Entertainment reporter

Network 10; Hollywood Reporter Australia; AU

Episode: The End of Oak Street explores family, Dino sex and split-diopter shots

Will Gluck

Director and Producer of One Night Only

One Night Only (film)

Episode: One Night Only director Will Gluck on his Bondi Icebergs winter plunge with Callum Turner and what Molly Ringwald said to him on set that made him emotional

Ginger Minj

Drag entertainer, writer, producer, and director

Self/Various projects

Episode: RuPaul's Drag Race icons Ginger Minj and Jujubee talk STOP! THAT! TRAIN!, ghost wardrobes and why nothing beats a jet 2 holiday

Christian Barkel

Animation Director at Flying Bark Productions

Flying Bark Productions

Episode: Flying Bark Animation Director Christian Barkel takes us behind the scenes of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

Barbara Stephen

CEO of Flying Bark Productions

Flying Bark Productions

Episode: CEO of Flying Bark, Barbara Stephen on creative culture and diversity in animation

Kai Munton

Creator

Episode: Spider-Man: Brand New Day SPOILER review - who does Sadie Sink play and why this is the best MCU film in years

Callan Mulvey

Australian actor discussed in interview

Episode: Callan Mulvey on the art of collaboration and his process in building a character

Thuy Ong

Film critic and journalist

Episode: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey explores our humanity while delivering on spectacle

Andy Serkis

Actor, director and author known for performance capture roles

Animal Farm (2021)

Episode: Andy Serkis on power, freedom and his spiritual home

Hosts

Leigh Livingstone

Host of Popcorn Podcast

Tim Iffland

Film expert and host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings

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Apple Podcasts
5
LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
United States10 months ago
Bite sized movie fun
I’m not the biggest podcast person due to the length of the episodes, however, Leigh & Tim’s short episode lengths and to the point and direct (and also light and humorous) approach to talking about movies is very much up my alley. They’re both really nice people too. A nice and easy listen, it feels like you’re just talking with a friend after seeing a movie.
Apple Podcasts
5
RobertCollins88
Australiaa year ago
Great movie review podcast
A fun and entertaining movie podcast. Give it a try, you will like it and their banter.
Apple Podcasts
5
GetHelpDadPodcast
United States3 years ago
Love from Coffee and Cases Podcast
Strong banter between the hosts! The discussion is in-depth and highlights topics like character-motivation, meaning, and complexity. Excellently done!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Coffee and Cases Podcast
United States4 years ago
These two are a delight
I love movies and enjoy this podcast. The hosts have good chemistry. They will help you decide if you want to watch a movie or not.
Apple Podcasts
5
Lillian Connelly
United States4 years ago

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Hosts have great banter and chemistry, making it easy to listen to after a movie.

Consistently quick, informative episodes with quality production and insightful analysis.

Spoiler-free reviews and strong interview guests are repeat draws for listeners.

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Apple Podcasts	#217	United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews
Apple Podcasts	#185	Italy/TV & Film/Film Reviews
Apple Podcasts	#191	Australia/TV & Film/Film Reviews
Apple Podcasts	#54	Saudi Arabia/TV & Film/Film Reviews
Apple Podcasts	#57	Ireland/TV & Film/Film Reviews
Apple Podcasts	#98	Chile/TV & Film/Film Reviews

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CEO of Flying Bark, Barbara Stephen on creative culture and diversity in animation

Q: How does Barbara nurture diverse leadership and creative voices in animation?

She explains the deliberate focus on creative culture, giving the leadership team the authority to decide projects, encouraging risk-taking with the potential for high returns, and fostering a studio-wide ethos of producing exceptional work that fans will love.

CEO of Flying Bark, Barbara Stephen on creative culture and diversity in animation

Q: What is unique and sets Flying Bark apart from other animation studios?

Barbara highlights the diversity of the studio's artists and animators as the core differentiator, which leads to a diverse range of work and a distinctive creative output across traditional frame-by-frame, 2D, and CG pipelines; she also notes the global production footprint and emphasis on originals and local content.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey explores our humanity while delivering on spectacle

Q: How does the film balance spectacle with humanity?

The guest notes that while the film is visually grand, the emotional core—love, longing, loyalty, and the human flaws of Odysseus—keeps the audience connected and invested across non-linear storytelling.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey explores our humanity while delivering on spectacle

Q: What is it about his films that you love so much?

Thuy explains that Nolan's films combine deep, universal themes with expansive, boundary-pushing storytelling, creating movies that feel both emotionally intimate and intellectually expansive.

Obsession writer/director Curry Barker on success and the type of director he aspires to be

Q: What was a reaction to your film that has stayed with you the most?

Curry shares admiration for Tom Holland and the way influential figures publicly praising the film have created a sense of belonging to a larger cinematic conversation, while affirming the emotional impact of the final sequence.

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A lively movie-focused show built on concise, entertaining reviews and candid interviews with industry guests. Episodes mix spoiler-free discussions of new releases, deep dives into craft elements like performance, direction, and design, and vibrant host banter that makes recommendations easy for busy listeners. Notable strengths include spoiler-safe reviews, strong interviewer chemistry, and access to editors, directors, actors, and screenwriters across a wide range of genres, plus frequent practical insights about production and performance that appeal to film enthusiasts and PR teams alike.

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Popcorn Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 595 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Popcorn Podcast include:

1. Steven Christie
2. Will Gluck
3. Ginger Minj
4. Christian Barkel
5. Barbara Stephen
6. Kai Munton
7. Callan Mulvey
8. Thuy Ong

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