Punning on Empty

They're back. Join Johanna and Jamie as they explore the twisty byways of the Shyamalaniverse, from the seeing of dead people (all the time), to aliens allergic to water, killer trees and a large dose of Hedwig. 00:00 - 04:38 - Mare of Eastown. 04:39 - 10:34 - The Terror. 10:35 - 27:49 - M Night Shyamalan discussion. 27:50 - 50:28 - Rating every single one of his films.

Tom Cruise is one of the most successful leading men of his (or indeed any) generation. But how has he done it and, indeed, is he really THAT good? Johanna and Jamie come the closest they’ve come to a zoom fistfight in Cruise Control. 00:00 - 11:03: Intro - Celebrity Bakeoff, the Dark Universe and some corrections 11:04 - 48:50: Cruise Control 48:51 - 53:48: Outro - Future episode suggestions

The twenty three films that encompass the Marvel cinematic universe have grossed just under $23 billion and set the standard for blockbuster films forever. And yet Hawkeye remains an objectively shit character. With WandaVision as their starting point - join Johanna and Jamie on a partially-informed journey through the hits and misses of Marvel. 00:00 - 16:15 - Intro: Eli Roth on Clubhouse, Bridgerton, Armie Hammer and Wall Street Bets. 16:16 - 45:54 - Avengers Partially Assembled. 45:55 - 48:45 - Outro: Elon Musk on Tenet.

In which Johanna and Jamie are finally able to watch Tenet by Christopher Nolan and integrate it into their unified theory of the Nolan-verse. Spoilers: it’s all about the school blazer again and Jamie is still obsessed with Arrival.

It’s a delicious plate of unheard coldcuts from the previous episodes, including Werner Herzog, a side helping of Interstellar, and a generous portion of Taylor Swift. Our Boxing Day present to our listeners - some unheard extras! 00:00 - 01:30 Intro 01:31 - 03:50 Werner Herzog, Jack Reacher and Jack Ryan from our Mandolarian discussion 03:51 - 16:17 Johanna summarises Interstellar from the Nolan episode 16:18 - 30:03 Taylor Swift lockdown recording sessions and Bon Iver's mask

Christopher Nolan combines commercial success with critical acclaim like few filmmakers ever. But what do your hosts Johanna and Jamie think about him? Discover why, in Johanna’s opinion, the key to the filmography of Christopher Nolan is his attitude to suit pockets and listen to Jamie try and disguise his all encompassing jealousy on a journey through the byways of the Nolan-verse. 00:00 - 09:26 Intro - thoughts on JoJo Rabbit 09:27 - 43:57 Nolan is an island 43:58 - 50:56 Outro - including the best titles submitted by listeners so far!

00:00 - 10:40 Intro - The Mandalorian, recent horror films and listener's comments. 10:41 - 27:51 Part I - What can we remember of Alan Cumming's career? Including TV, stage and film and a surprise turn in discussion from X-Men to Sonic the Hedgehog. 27:52 - 28:24 High Life Theme Song. 28:25 - 38:53 Part II - A review of Alan Cumming's films after some research with a detour via Tom Cruise. 38:54 - 41:08 Outro. Links: The High Life on Youtube & Alan Cumming Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters

00:00 - 07:05 Intro - a review of what we're currently watching turns into a heated discussion on The Crown! 7:06 - 31:04 Part I of A good man is Hardy to find 31:05 - 32:25 Tom Hardy's trip hop project from 1999 32:26 - 48:16 Part II of A good man is Hardy to find 48:17 - 50:08 Outro - vote or suggest our next episode on www.punningonempty.com and follow us on instagram Links: Mad Max_: Fury Road': The Oral History of a Modern Action Classic Talking about himself in the third person to Esquire Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed Teach You British Slang Tommy No1 and Eddie Too Tall