Best Podcast Episodes About Ralph Fiennes
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Updated: Mar 26, 2026 – 8 episodes
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“… is incredibly good He never made one misstep No never a bad movie I finally watched Bone Temple over the weekend. Oh. Historic stuff from our guy Ralph Fiennes. Historic. For a musical enthusiast such as yourself and a dance enthusiast such as yourself, it is art of the highest order genuinely i i guess he's just he's the best um on the adaptation front i have obviously no ability to comment on this but on the brando sando front what did you make of the apple tv news that like oh is that exciting she didn't include any questions about that from our listeners we did get a lot of questions about that …”
“… title of that movie like I didn't hate that movie I actually like kind of liked it I haven't seen it I'm gonna catch up I'm gonna catch up i and the cast the cast for um you know your beloved ray fines is here like the cast for sunrise on the reaping is incredibly good He never made one misstep No never a bad movie I finally watched Bone Temple over the weekend. Oh. Historic stuff from our guy Ralph Fiennes. Historic. For a musical enthusiast such as yourself and a dance enthusiast such as yourself, it is art of the highest order genuinely i i guess he's just he's the best um on the adaptation front i have obviously no ability to comment on this but on the brando sando front what did you make of the apple tv news that like oh is that exciting she didn't include any questions about that from our listeners we did get a lot of questions about that because like i'm embarrassed to say i have not read the costumer i like started and not finished the first book in uh in one of his many many series Yeah, because you had begun your Brando Sando journey recently, and I have still, I have not. So, well, I read Trust of the Emerald Sea, and I really liked it. And I read the Nightmare, like I read a …”
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Catabasis by R.F. Kuang is a captivating blend of dark academia and mythology, exploring two PhD candidates navigating hell while seeking their advisor's approval. The novel delves into the complexities of ambition, personal struggles, and the intricate layers of character development, making it a profound read that resonates long after finishing. Its unique narrative structure and rich themes invite readers to reflect deeply on the characters' journeys.
“… a quick getaway. And the weather's terrible. Yeah. Tom, any other, anything else that we may have missed? Just that they do that thing where when Ralph Fiennes squares off with Sean Connery, it's like, oh, a little trick I learned in Istanbul. It's like, what is that, like every British person? like, it's like Mr. Belvedere when he was always talking about something I learned from the Maharaja. Belvedere was a lot in this movie. There was a lot of Belvedere references. They should have just put him in it. I love Mr. Belvedere. He would have made a good version of Jim Broadbent's character. I felt so …”
“… mazes around his compound also when the when father is trying to get away with Tuma Thurman their mode of transport is a hot air balloon What No that very slow It wildly noticeable You know where you don't blend in? Floating in the sky. Also, it's not a quick getaway. And the weather's terrible. Yeah. Tom, any other, anything else that we may have missed? Just that they do that thing where when Ralph Fiennes squares off with Sean Connery, it's like, oh, a little trick I learned in Istanbul. It's like, what is that, like every British person? like, it's like Mr. Belvedere when he was always talking about something I learned from the Maharaja. Belvedere was a lot in this movie. There was a lot of Belvedere references. They should have just put him in it. I love Mr. Belvedere. He would have made a good version of Jim Broadbent's character. I felt so bad for Jim Broadbent's character. It always looked like they were putting tons of dandruff on his clothes and it always looked like he was wearing a wet diaper. Well, that is... In a sexy way, though.”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts critique a film's absurd decision-making, like escaping in a hot air balloon during terrible weather. The comedic highlight is the comparison of Jim Broadbent's character to a wet diaper, which perfectly captures the absurdity of the film's portrayal. Their playful banter and unexpected references keep the laughs coming.
“Yep. Enemy at the gate. He said that. That's what he said. Word for word. That's what he said. Word for word. Ray Fiennes is just an incredibly charismatic and magnetic performer. And also, very few people have ever looked hotter than Ray Fiennes. Then Ralph Fiennes in Constant Gardner. He's really done for whatever. I mean. Ralph Fiennes was in Quiz Show? Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. Loved him in Quiz Show. Great movie. Quiz Show, so good. English Patient? English Patient, yeah. Mal, I can't fuck with English Patient. I hear what you're saying, but. The affair. And I've …”
“Yep. Enemy at the gate. He said that. That's what he said. Word for word. That's what he said. Word for word. Ray Fiennes is just an incredibly charismatic and magnetic performer. And also, very few people have ever looked hotter than Ray Fiennes. Then Ralph Fiennes in Constant Gardner. He's really done for whatever. I mean. Ralph Fiennes was in Quiz Show? Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. Loved him in Quiz Show. Great movie. Quiz Show, so good. English Patient? English Patient, yeah. Mal, I can't fuck with English Patient. I hear what you're saying, but. The affair. And I've thought about this a lot. I spent a lot of time thinking about the hottest men on screen. Yeah, same. It's got to be Harrison Ford. Well, it's Harrison Ford to witness. Yeah. the bang in the top of the car in the barn and then singing and dancing second aragorn opening the doors right yeah that's right minted hmm number three i heard going on all of …”
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Ryan Coogler is the clear favorite for Best Director, as discussed in the context of the latest film nominations. The segment dives into the performances and visuals of Danny Boyle's recent work, contrasting it with Coogler's achievements, while also touching on the charismatic presence of actors like Ray Fiennes and Jodie Comer. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the standout qualities that make Coogler a deserving nominee.
“… beautiful thing so I have a whole section in this book about how to be a rebel and it really gets back to my I have a favorite philosopher which is Ralph Waldo Emerson and there's one essay that he wrote that everybody watching us needs to read it's called self-reliance. And you can find it in a hundred places on the internet, probably a million places on the internet. And self-reliance is this declaration of independence on how you can be an independent person, how you can not be a sheep. And that's the first step in actually taking back your autonomy in a world that doesn't want you to be …”
“… of your social media account see how that feels and it's like I feel I feel alive not just because I'm not stuck on the social media but because I'm a walking middle finger toward toward the I'm standing up to the man is how they feel that's a very beautiful thing so I have a whole section in this book about how to be a rebel and it really gets back to my I have a favorite philosopher which is Ralph Waldo Emerson and there's one essay that he wrote that everybody watching us needs to read it's called self-reliance. And you can find it in a hundred places on the internet, probably a million places on the internet. And self-reliance is this declaration of independence on how you can be an independent person, how you can not be a sheep. And that's the first step in actually taking back your autonomy in a world that doesn't want you to be independent. You know, I was thinking about it today. One of the, the woman who is now the youngest billionaire uh in the world who's that who one of the founders of a company called uh kalshi k-a-l-s-h-i i'm not sure how to pronounce it and i pretty much have a point of never talking badly about entrepreneurs because i think it's an incredibly hard …”
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Are you living in a simulation of real life? Dr. Arthur Brooks reveals how our addiction to screens and social media is robbing us of genuine experiences, with the average person checking their phone 205 times a day. He encourages rebellion against this culture, advocating for self-reliance and a return to authentic living.
“… Family, perhaps unsurprisingly. I don't know. looks like some kind of like you know um little house on the prairie adjacent shit um you've got the ralph bakshi lord of the rings which rocks and is insane yeah wait he did lord of the rings too i thought he just did the hobbit no so the hobbit was rankin bass that thing is okay and then there's the insane ralph bakshi uh what's you know where you trace over it what's it called rotoscoped lord of the rings it is so weird and nightmarish it's got all kinds of cool stuff it unfortunately ends in the middle of the two towers and then he and then he …”
“… the Wilderness Family. What the hell is that? Sounds good. That's a Jane-esque title. I've fed it into chat, JVT. You should look into that IP, see if anyone's got a hold on it right now. That is a sequel to a movie called Adventures of the Wilderness Family, perhaps unsurprisingly. I don't know. looks like some kind of like you know um little house on the prairie adjacent shit um you've got the ralph bakshi lord of the rings which rocks and is insane yeah wait he did lord of the rings too i thought he just did the hobbit no so the hobbit was rankin bass that thing is okay and then there's the insane ralph bakshi uh what's you know where you trace over it what's it called rotoscoped lord of the rings it is so weird and nightmarish it's got all kinds of cool stuff it unfortunately ends in the middle of the two towers and then he and then he couldn't return of the king and then there is a crappier return of the king animated movie yeah but that was all that ever existed until peter jackson number eight is the sean connery movie the great train robbery oh sure Number nine is a movie called Movie Movie Yeah that a Stanley Donan film It sort of two movies It's Stanley Donan's Grindhouse. …”
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The Ralph Bakshi version of 'The Lord of the Rings' is a surreal and nightmarish animated adaptation that uniquely employs rotoscoping, a technique where live-action footage is traced over to create animation. Despite its innovative approach, it famously ends abruptly in the middle of 'The Two Towers,' leaving fans yearning for the complete story until Peter Jackson's later films. This segment dives into the bizarre charm of Bakshi's work and its impact on the fantasy genre.
“… temple which just came out prominently uses the music of Duran Duran. Interesting. I want to check it out. Oh, wow. It's like the one record that Ralph Fiennes' character has. It's really cool what they do with it. It would have been funny if Friedkin was like, there's this guy, Morrissey, I've been fascinated by. I think he can do all the music for To Live and Die in LA. It just would have gone completely different. It would have been a little sadder. Yeah, it would have been a different vibe. Yeah, I mean, there's a couple others that I think maybe, I think the fix maybe could have done a very, I …”
“… duran duran was like a way bigger band right and can still tour and do all these different things but was never integrated in a movie like this tangerine dream was another one you haven't seen the bone temple what do you mean 28 years later the bone temple which just came out prominently uses the music of Duran Duran. Interesting. I want to check it out. Oh, wow. It's like the one record that Ralph Fiennes' character has. It's really cool what they do with it. It would have been funny if Friedkin was like, there's this guy, Morrissey, I've been fascinated by. I think he can do all the music for To Live and Die in LA. It just would have gone completely different. It would have been a little sadder. Yeah, it would have been a different vibe. Yeah, I mean, there's a couple others that I think maybe, I think the fix maybe could have done a very, I don't think it would have worked as well as my own. Did you see that in the research, like the alternative the person that they first approached for this it was a miles davis right yeah that made a hot spot i don't know if it's before or after this i think maybe right before okay and so he's like and that's a completely different film if miles davis …”
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Imagine if the legendary Miles Davis had scored William Friedkin's 1985 film 'To Live and Die in L.A.'—it would have completely transformed the movie's vibe. The discussion explores how the choice of music, like Wang Chung's upbeat yet sinister sound, shapes the film's atmosphere compared to other artists like Duran Duran and Howard Jones. This segment dives into how integral music is to the identity of a film and the cultural implications of these choices.
“… almost 60 years. Like this is truly, truly unique with what we're seeing. But there are other players that I thought could be like this. I thought Ralph Sampson could be like this. I thought Sean Bradley could be like this. Guys who are that tall, build, could run, and they had great touch. This is different. This is unique. Now, you know, we talk about people changing the game. Steph Curry changed the game more than any other player in history. Well, you can be Steph Curry because he's 6'2", 6'3". Like, you can go out there and go, I can shoot that shot. You can't be 7'5". So, you know, they …”
“… It's remarkable. And you have to go out of your way to sometimes find the Spurs when they're playing. And OKC for that matter, to be fair to SGA. But with Wemby, it's such, I mean, you're watching history. And look, I've been around this game for almost 60 years. Like this is truly, truly unique with what we're seeing. But there are other players that I thought could be like this. I thought Ralph Sampson could be like this. I thought Sean Bradley could be like this. Guys who are that tall, build, could run, and they had great touch. This is different. This is unique. Now, you know, we talk about people changing the game. Steph Curry changed the game more than any other player in history. Well, you can be Steph Curry because he's 6'2", 6'3". Like, you can go out there and go, I can shoot that shot. You can't be 7'5". So, you know, they had the campaign to be like Mike. Well, nobody could be like Mike. But we would like to be like Mike. We can be like Steph Curry in our mind. We can't be like Wimby. Yeah, Paul. Maybe Wimby Nama changes your game because you have to play defense completely differently on him. Your offense you can take normal jumpers And I was looking at how he …”
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Victor Wembanyama is revolutionizing basketball with his unique skill set, making defenders rethink their strategies. At 7'5
“… says right here um there's a long there's legends like banjo matthews jake elder other nominees and nominees include larry phillips bob welburn and ralph moody um so ray hendrick got the got the vote last year um the pioneer ballot again is celebrating individuals who were part of the sport beyond 60 years ago and so um my grandfather ralph earnhardt's on this list i voted i voted him onto the ballot i felt like he's sitting there i'm like I can't not cast a vote for Ralph Earnhardt. I don't know that many folks will cast a vote. There's other names that are mentioned before Ralph, but I had to …”
“… guys are all on the ballot from 1960. Oh, it's a 60 year. All right. Significant impacts over 60 over 60 years ago. right so i think uh last year was ray hendrick a modified standout who definitely had been on the ballot for many many years um so it says right here um there's a long there's legends like banjo matthews jake elder other nominees and nominees include larry phillips bob welburn and ralph moody um so ray hendrick got the got the vote last year um the pioneer ballot again is celebrating individuals who were part of the sport beyond 60 years ago and so um my grandfather ralph earnhardt's on this list i voted i voted him onto the ballot i felt like he's sitting there i'm like I can't not cast a vote for Ralph Earnhardt. I don't know that many folks will cast a vote. There's other names that are mentioned before Ralph, but I had to do it. I voted Welburn. Harry Hyde. I love Harry Hyde. Harry was successful as a crew chief. Are there other crew chiefs on this list that are maybe possibly more successful? Yes But I loved what he did He was so interesting as a character successful a winning crew chief but he also you know someone that they actually wrote a character for in the …”
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The debate around A.J. Foyt's Hall of Fame status ignites passion among NASCAR fans. While some argue his achievements in the West Coast series lack recognition, others believe he laid the groundwork for NASCAR's national expansion. This discussion highlights the complexity of defining greatness in motorsports and the importance of legacy.
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