Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast

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Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. See "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” now playing exclusively in theaters.

  1. 11 NOV

    "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" Teaser Trailer Breakdown

    The teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is here! And Drew and Charles break it all down, including all of the Easter eggs, callbacks to earlier entries in the franchise and potential reveals. We’re so thrilled to be back and to be talking about the new movie! You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  2. 2 JUL

    Revisiting Our 200th Episode Spectacular (Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, Nick Offerman, Glen Powell, Greg Tarzan Davis)

    We are going back to the vaults to dig up our 200th-episode spectacular, anchored by Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen and including Tom Cruise, Nick Offerman, Eddie Hamilton, Glen Powell, Greg Tarzan Davis and Mark Gatiss. What more do you need to know? Just listen! This episode was originally released in August 2022. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 22m

  3. 25 JUN

    Revisiting Eddie Hamilton on "Top Gun: Maverick"

    We loved our conversation with "Top Gun: Maverick" editor Eddie Hamilton so much, we just had to bring it back. Join us as we discuss how editing “Top Gun: Maverick” was like climbing a mountain, the process of approximating the look of Tony Scott’s original “Top Gun” and just how tricky the introductory bar scene in “Top Gun: Maverick” was to get right. Plus what Edgar Wright contributed to the movie and Tom Cruise’s very best note. You don't want to miss this! This episode was originally released in June 2022. "Top Gun: Maverick" is available to buy on digital and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 25m

  4. 18 JUN

    Revisiting Joseph Kosinski (Director of "Top Gun: Maverick")

    We’re talking to "Top Gun: Maverick" director Joseph Kosinski about what he brought to the long-simmering sequel (he pitched Tom Cruise on the set of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”), working with Val Kilmer, the emotional core of the movie, and, of course, Tom Cruise’s hair. This episode was originally released May 2022. "Top Gun: Maverick" is available to buy on digital and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  5. Rocking Out with Richard Linklater

    11 JUN

    Rocking Out with Richard Linklater

    This week on “The Directors” we are speaking with Richard Linklater, who directed the classic Paramount film “School of Rock” and also made “The Bad News Bears” and “Everybody Wants Some!!” for the studio. Learn about his unique approach to the material, how making “School of Rock” differed from his more indie films and more. Also: we talk about his sexy new comedic thriller “Hit Man.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
  6. Getting Scary with Sean S. Cunningham, Director of “Friday the 13th”

    4 JUN

    Getting Scary with Sean S. Cunningham, Director of “Friday the 13th”

    We are joined by Sean S. Cunningham for this very special, very spooky episode of “The Directors.” “Friday the 13th” director Cunningham tells us about the origins of the film, how they actually produced the movie and what it was like to kill Kevin Bacon with an arrow. Grab your popcorn, turn out the lights and listen up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  7. 31 MAY

    Revisiting Christopher McQuarrie on "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" and "Mission: Impossible – Fallout”

    Let’s go back to (almost) the beginning with our very in-depth conversation with filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie. In this episode, McQuarrie talks about his involvement in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” how that wound up with him directing “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and finally about the just-released (at the time) “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” It’s a wonderful chat with one of our favorite people. This episode was originally released in December 2018. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 18m
  8. This Episode is a Secret "10 Cloverfield Lane" Sequel with Dan Trachtenberg (Part Two)

    28 MAY

    This Episode is a Secret "10 Cloverfield Lane" Sequel with Dan Trachtenberg (Part Two)

    We are so thrilled to be joined by Dan Trachtenberg, the filmmaker behind “10 Cloverfield Lane,” on this week’s episode of “The Directors.” We discuss working within the Bad Robot framework, how the movie was supposed to look and what J.J. Abrams contributed. Plus, get updates on Trachtenberg’s “Prey” sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. See "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” now playing exclusively in theaters.

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  • Creator
    Paramount Pictures
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 298061

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