Chasing Amy Adams

Dane McDonald and Louis Peitzman
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A movie-by-movie breakdown of the career of Amy Adams, from her humble beginnings in the late '90s to her work today. Co-hosts Dane McDonald and Louis Peitzman are charting the ups, downs, obstacles, and triumphs in this chronological deep dive into her filmography.

  1. VOR 4 TAGEN

    Man of Steel (with Ryan Marker)

    Amy Adams was there at the beginning of the DC Extended Universe, becoming Lois Lane to Henry Cavill's Superman in 2013's Man of Steel. We're joined by Screen Drafts co-host Ryan Marker to talk about where Amy ranks in the pantheon of Loises, and why Man of Steel is secretly a faith-based film. Plus: Navy SEAL torture endurance training, Sandra Bullock hogging awards, and the cultural impact of Dr. Chase Meridian. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Ryan on social: @markerryan625 Follow Screen Drafts on social: @screendrafts

    1 Std. 51 Min.

  2. 8. FEB. · BONUS

    BONUS: Game Day 2026

    In today's special bonus episode, we're offering some Big Game counterprogramming by challenging each other with brand new trivia games. Louis tests Dane's knowledge of the 2025 Oscar-nominated films and other actresses named Amy, while Dane forces Louis to remember the deep-cut co-stars of movies we've covered on the podcast. Plus: the bomb episode of "Grey's Anatomy," honoring Babu Frik, and anti-Patriots bias. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman

    1 Std. 16 Min.

  3. 4. FEB.

    Trouble with the Curve (with Jeremy Marder)

    Amy Adams learned how to play baseball for her role in the 2012 sports drama Trouble with the Curve, where she stars as Mickey, the semi-estranged daughter of Clint Eastwood's Gus Lobel. We're joined by Four Stars co-host Jeremy Marder to talk about Amy's love for Paint Your Wagon, and why Trouble with the Curve feels like a Hallmark Channel Original Movie. Plus: the appeal of an internet diet, the Anne Hathawaying of Jennifer Lawrence, and holding space for Amy's Glinda. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Jeremy on social: @mardergolem Follow Four Stars on social: @chicagopodfilm

    2 Std. 15 Min.

  4. 28. JAN.

    The Master (with Bryan Cogman)

    Amy Adams earned an impressive fourth Oscar nomination for her role as Peggy Dodd, wife of probable cult leader Lancaster Dodd, in Paul Thomas Anderson's 2012 drama The Master. We're joined by writer and producer Bryan Cogman to talk about Amy taking on a part that lets her play into and against type, and the thrill of a film that refuses to hold its audience's hand. Plus: the Blue Moon extended universe, being a third-party voter for Sally Field, and the worst Game of Thrones episode to watch on a first date. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Bryan on social: @bryancogman

    1 Std. 54 Min.

  5. 23. JAN. · BONUS

    BONUS: 2025 Oscar Nomination Reactions

    In today's special bonus episode, we're sharing our reactions to the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards—what we loved, what we hated, what we wish could have miraculously broken through. Plus: the power of active listening, the Predator: Badlands bump, and dad texts about Joel Edgerton. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman

    1 Std. 27 Min.

  6. 21. JAN.

    On the Road (with Katey Rich)

    Amy Adams stepped back into cameo-plus territory with Walter Salles' 2012 adaptation of On the Road, in which she plays Jane Lee, a stand-in for real-life Beat Generation figure Joan Vollmer. We're joined by The Ankler awards editor and Prestige Junkie host Katey Rich to talk about Amy slipping into another star-studded ensemble, and how this movie benefits from turning the homoerotic subtext into text. Plus: mourning the Hollywood Film Awards, Viggo Mortensen's insistence on taking his pants off, and announcing our forthcoming podcast on Georgia Rule. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Katey on social: @kateyrich Follow The Ankler on social: @theankler

    1 Std. 52 Min.

  7. 14. JAN.

    The Muppets (with Darren Franich)

    Following her edgier turn in The Fighter, Amy Adams returned to Disney and to musical comedy in 2011's The Muppets, where she plays kind-hearted elementary school teacher and amateur mechanic Mary. We're joined by writer and critic Darren Franich to talk about Amy's special relationship with Rowlf, and why this movie is the Force Awakens of the Muppet franchise. Plus: pandering to Gen X, beefing with remote-controlled Christoph Waltz, and the alternate universe where Amy bought a zoo. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman

    2 Std.

  8. 7. JAN.

    The Fighter (with Katie Walsh)

    Amy Adams officially ended her princess era in 2010's sports drama The Fighter, where she earned her third Academy Award nomination for playing Charlene, Micky Ward's fiercely loyal and foul-mouthed girlfriend. We're joined by Tribune News Service film critic Katie Walsh to talk about Amy working hard to break type, and why this movie is less conventional than it's given credit for. Plus: when bad people are good actors, Christian Bale's unconventional diet tips, and considering Melissa Leo's impact on the Marty Supreme Oscar campaign. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Katie on social: @katiewalshstx

    2 Std. 11 Min.
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A movie-by-movie breakdown of the career of Amy Adams, from her humble beginnings in the late '90s to her work today. Co-hosts Dane McDonald and Louis Peitzman are charting the ups, downs, obstacles, and triumphs in this chronological deep dive into her filmography.

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    2025 - 2026
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