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Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble! Join us for your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! If you're into Movies, TV shows, Video Games and let's be honest, chatting all the above with your mates - this is the podcast for you. Check out some of these er.. 'totally real'.... reviews: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'These guys know nothing about movies, but they sure have a good time!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'Wow! I fell in love with DL's dulcet tones the moment I heard them..' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'A podcast about aspiring podcasters, learning on the job!' We'd love to add YOUR actual review here so why not gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show! Get in touch directly or hit us up on socials! Website: https://www.podcastassemble.com/ Instagram: @podcastassemble Twitter: @pod_assemble YouTube: YouTube.com/@thepodcastassemble Email: thepodcastassemble@gmail.com

  1. APR 14

    208. Waterworld (1995) – Mad Max, But Wet!

    Grab your jet skis and suspend your disbelief - it’s time for another high-seas episode of Podcast Assemble. The boys have been living large with F1 (Top Gun: Maverick in fast cars), while Tommy’s also recommending A24’s Eternity (2025)—apparently the perfect date night film if you enjoy quiet existential dread together. Then it’s onto the most expensive punchline of the ’90s: Waterworld (1995)—a film with a reputation… and maybe a redemption arc? Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(09:06) What Have We Been Up To?(26:17) MAIN TOPIC!! Waterworld (1995)(28:19) Stupid Plot Summary(30:13) Actual Plot(32:57) Who Stays Human If Everyone Else Are Muppets?(34:13) The Ocean Was Real??(37:30) Would Drey Survive This Movie?(38:36) Characterisation(48:42) Really Bad CGI(50:11) Pacing(55:42) Tones & Themes(56:46) 3 Best & 3 Worst(58:52) Critical Reception(1:00:23) Better or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)?(1:00:49) Trivia True Trivia False(1:04:50) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Waterworld is what happens when Mad Max forgets the desert and commits fully to the ocean. Kevin Costner plays a gilled drifter navigating a flooded Earth, fighting off smokers, scavengers, and the lingering memory of its budget. Against all odds, Tommy reckons it holds up—and might even give modern blockbusters a run for their money. DL came in expecting a disaster and left pleasantly surprised. It’s chaotic, ambitious, and far more entertaining than its legacy suggests—like finding out the straight-to-DVD sequel is actually… decent. Is Waterworld an underrated cult classic—or just a very expensive swimming lesson? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Waterworld #KevinCostner #90sMovies #F1Movie #A24Films #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 6m

  2. MAR 31

    207. Project Hail Mary (2026) – Science, Sacrifice & Surprisingly Emotional Maths

    SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT 🚨 - this week the boys are in the same room. Yes, after the last few years of Wi-Fi delays and “you go—no, you go,” DL is officially back in town and Podcast Assemble has gone fully native for a one off episode. Tommy’s coming in hot off 'Crime 101' (which DL insists sounds like a filler elective—and apparently was), while DL has progressed to Book 3 of The Wheel of Time—so he’s roughly 2% through the series. Then it’s onto Project Hail Mary (2026)—a film Tommy absolutely loved (spoilers) and has been waiting to talk about like it’s a personality trait. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(06:27) What Have We Been Up To?(23:55) MAIN TOPIC!! Project Hail Mary(24:26) Stupid Plot Summary(26:09) Cast & Crew(27:16) Goofy IMDB Picture(31:16) Plot(33:24) Who Stays Human While Everyone Else Are Muppets?(34:43) Thoughts & Opinions(41:18) The De-Goofying of Gosling(47:16) Costume Design(51:03) Cinematography(53:38) Tones & Themes(55:49) 3 Best & 3 Worst(59:52) Critical Reception(1:01:09) Better or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)(1:02:04) START SPOILERS!! Project Hail Mary (2026)(1:10:49) END SPOILERS!! Project Hail Mary (2026)(1:11:48) Trivia True Trivia False(1:14:56) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Project Hail Mary is a rare thing: a big-budget sci-fi that’s actually about ideas - and somehow makes them emotional. Following a lone astronaut tasked with saving Earth through science, problem-solving, and a rock, the film balances tension, humour, and genuine heart. Tommy was all in—hooked from the existential nature of the film. DL appreciated the ambition. It’s smart, sincere, and refreshingly earnest - like The Martian, but with more existential dread and fewer potatoes. Is Project Hail Mary a modern sci-fi classic—or just the most expensive group assignment ever put to screen? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #ProjectHailMary #SciFiMovies #AndyWeir #WheelOfTime #InPersonPodcast #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 16m

  3. MAR 17

    206. "Wuthering Heights" (2026) – Romance, Revenge & Yorkshire Weather

    Bundle up and prepare for emotional damage—it’s time to wrap up the 'Uncomfortable Watch' trilogy on Podcast Assemble. The boys have been checking out Marvel’s new series Wonder Man (because the MCU refuses to sleep), while Tommy has unexpectedly fallen back in love with Scrubs: The Reboot—proof that sometimes nostalgia done right actually works. Then it’s onto Wuthering Heights (2026)—the latest attempt to adapt one of literature’s most miserable love stories. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(07:52) What Have We Been Up To?(16:10) A Not So Short Scrubs Rant(29:21) MAIN TOPIC: "Wuthering Heights" (2026)(31:48) Stupid Plot Summary(33:31) Cast & Crew(35:02) Plot(39:37) Thoughts and Opinions(44:39) Who stays Human while everyone else are Muppets?(55:40) Cinematography(58:19) Tones & Themes(59:42) 3 Best & 3 Worst(1:03:23) Critical Reception(1:05:23) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(1:05:58) START SPOILERS!! "WUTHERING HEIGHTS"(1:17:11) END SPOILERS!! "WUTHERING HEIGHTS"(1:17:13) Trivia True or False(1:19:49) Wrapping Up Main Topic: "Wuthering Heights" returns to the big screen with Emerald Fennell's all new brooding, betrayal laden, and bleak Yorkshire landscape soaked adaptation - what more could you possibly want?! This version of Heathcliff and Catherine’s story is still the ultimate romantic cautionary tale—less “love conquers all,” more “love ruins absolutely everything.” The film leans hard into atmosphere, tortured longing, and people staring dramatically across moors. DL admired the commitment to the gloom. Tommy spent a lot of time asking whether anyone in this story should actually be together. It’s tragic, poetic, and just a little exhausting. Is Wuthering Heights (2026) a sweeping gothic romance—or just two hours of beautiful people making terrible life choices in the wind? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #podcast #moviereview #movietok #WutheringHeights #GothicRomance #WonderMan #MargotRobbie #JacobElordie

    1h 18m

  4. MAR 3

    205. Marty Supreme (2026) – Ping Pong, Power & Pure Ego

    Grab your paddles and your prestige cinema goggles—it’s time for another episode of Podcast Assemble. Tommy and DL are fresh off loving Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (finally, restrained Westeros) and Fallout Season 2 (yes, it somehow maintained the quality). Then it’s onto Marty Supreme (2026)—a film about ambition, ego, and table tennis… apparently. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(06:44) What Have We Been Up To?(21:57) SPOILERS START! Fallout S2 & Games(24:44) SPOILERS END! Fallout S2 & Games(24:44) MAIN TOPIC: Marty Supreme(25:40) Cast & Crew(26:15) Stupid Plot Summary(27:18) Plot(28:49) Who stays a Human, while everyone else are Muppets?(30:41) Opinions(34:57) Pacing(43:52) Theme(45:01) 3 Best & 3 Worst(48:47) Critical Reception(50:38) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(51:28) START SPOILERS for Marty Supreme!!(1:01:00) END SPOILERS for Marty Supreme!!(1:01:00) Trivia True Or False(1:06:29) Wrapping Up Main Topic: We're two thirds into our anxiety inducing trilogy, after Bugoni we serve up Marty Supreme (2026), the strange, swaggering story of a ping-pong prodigy clawing his way through 1950s America—part sports biopic, part character study, part fever dream. It’s stylish, self-aware, and occasionally unhinged, balancing satire with sincerity in ways that shouldn’t work—but kind of do. Tommy bought into the bravado. DL appreciated the craft, even when the film leaned a little too hard into myth-making. It’s less about table tennis and more about obsession—because in this world, every rally is a war. Is Marty Supreme an offbeat sports classic—or just a very expensive inside joke about ping pong? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #podcast #moviereview #movietok #MartySupreme #SportsDrama #FalloutSeason2 #KnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #PrestigeCinema

    1h 8m

  5. FEB 20

    204. Bugonia (2025) – Chief Extraterrestrial Officer

    Conspiracy theorists and Truthers at the ready—it’s time for another unhinged episode of Podcast Assemble. Tommy has been deep in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, asking the question: why aren't all Westeros prequels this good? Then it’s onto Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest social fever dream: Bugonia (2025)—a remake that dares to ask, what if your eco-anxiety had a kidnapping subplot? Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(05:50) What Have You Been Up To?(14:39) An Epstein Tangent(22:53) MAIN TOPIC: Bugonia (2025)(24:44) Cast & Crew(25:25) Goofy IMDB Picture(27:37) Stupid Plot Summary(28:03) Plot(29:44) Who stays a Human, everyone else is Muppets?(38:46) DL's Bee Bill(42:21) Pacing(43:04) Cinematography(46:23) Tones & Themes(49:04) 3 Best & 3 Worst(51:08) Critical Reception(52:13) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(54:25) !! START SPOILERS for Bugonia !!(1:03:36) !! END SPOILERS for Bugonia !!(1:03:39) Trivia True or False(1:06:06) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Bugonia follows two conspiracy-minded men who abduct a powerful CEO, convinced she’s not human. What unfolds is part satire, part psychological spiral, and part awkward hostage dinner party. It’s absurd, uncomfortable, and deliberately off-balance—classic Lanthimos energy. Tommy admired the commitment to the bit. DL appreciated the craft, even while questioning his own sanity. It’s not subtle, it’s not warm, and it’s absolutely not for everyone—but that’s kind of the point. Is Bugonia razor-sharp satire for the algorithm age—or just another Lanthimos experiment that escaped the lab? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bo Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #podcast #moviereview #movietok #Bugonia #YorgosLanthimos #EmmaStone #KnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #SatiricalCinema

    1h 8m

  6. FEB 3

    203. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - HOWZAT!

    Grab your flares and suppress your emotions—it’s time for another bleak and brilliant episode of Podcast Assemble. DL’s the boys agree that Stranger Things was at worst satisfying, while we take a deep dive into James Islington’s The Strength of the Few (epic, dense, and emotionally devastating—just how we like it). Then it's time to descend into the nightmare that is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple—a film we both loved, but we totally get if you didn’t. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(07:22) What Have We Been Up To?(09:42) !! SPOILERS START - Strength of the Few(30:18) !! SPOILERS END - Strength of the Few(37:56) MAIN TOPIC: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple(39:01) Stupid Plot Summary(39:44) Cast & Crew(40:22) The Sequalic Connections(44:50) Who's a Muppet, Who's a Human?(1:46:10) Production(1:55:32) Themes(1:58:48) Music & Score(1:59:52) Action(1:02:20) Performances(1:06:46) Tones & Themes(1:09:52) 3 Best & 3 Worst(1:14:41) Critical Reception(1:15:45) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(1:16:06) !! SPOILERS START - The Bone Template(1:27:34) !! SPOILERS END - The Bone Template(1:27:36) Trivia True or False(1:29:53) Wrapping Up Main Topic: The Bone Temple is the haunting next chapter in the 28 Days Later saga—more psychological horror than zombie sprint-fest. It swaps the chaos of infection for the cold dread of cults, isolation, and a world that’s forgotten how to hope. Visually arresting and narratively brutal, it’s not here to hold your hand—it’s here to gnaw it off. DL praised its atmosphere. Tommy’s still recovering emotionally. It's bold, bleak, and exactly the kind of divisive cinema we wish studios made more of. Is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple a high-concept horror masterpiece—or just two hours of beautifully shot human misery? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #podcast #moviereview #movietok #28YearsLater #TheBoneTemple #JamesIslington #StrangerThings #PostApocalypticHorror

    1h 32m

  7. JAN 6

    202. Best, Worst & Most Aquaman (2018) of 2025 Awards!

    Awards season is upon us—it's time to reflect and crown the best and worst of the year! The boys are back with the Podcast Assemble Best of 2025 Awards, celebrating a year of cinema with categories that actually matter: the "Adam Driver Performance Carrying a Thing Award", the "THAT Came Out This Year?" Award, and of course, the hallowed "Most Aquaman 2018 Movie of the Year Award". There will be spicy takes. There will be controversy. There may be a fight over Road House 2. Instead of recommendations, this week the boys are sharing what they’re most excited for in 2026! Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(09:12) 2025 Podcast Assemble Awards Showcase(09:49) Razzie: Worst Movie of the Year(14:44) Most Underappreciated Movie of 2025(17:00) Adam Driver Performance for Carrying a Movie(21:11) Movies We Missed but Wished We Hadn't(23:26) That Came Out This Year?!(26:49) Best Rebootuation of the Year(31:10) Best TV Show of the Year(43:08) Best Cancelled Show(48:43) Worst Movie Premise of the Year(51:45) Remove a Piece of Media From Your Life in 2025(54:45) Biggest "Ken-ergy" in 2025(56:53) Best Movie if all Actors were replaced by Muppets(58:59) Mark Wahlberg Award for Being in a Different Movie(1:03:22) Most Anticipated Movie, TV Show & Game for 2026(1:14:52) Best Movie of 2025(1:17:45) Most Aquaman Movie of 2025(1:24:06) Wrapping Up Main Topic: From overperforming dramas to mid-budget fever dreams, 2025 had it all—some of it great, most of it baffling. But can the boys agree on what is the best AND worst of 2025? Whether you're here for the honourable mentions or the dishonourable messes, there's a category for you. What were your best (and worst) films of 2025? Did we forget something major? Of course we did. Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #podcast #moviereview #movietok #BestOf2025 #MovieAwards2025 #AdamDriver #Aquaman2018Energy #ThatCameOutThisYear

    1h 26m

  8. 12/23/2025

    201. In Bruges (2008) - Movies set at Christmas, that aren’t Christmas movies!

    It’s the most inanimate time of the year! Kicking off our new Anthology series - Movies Set at Christmas, That Aren’t Christmas Movies - the boys revisit one of their all-time favourites: In Bruges (2008). Tommy’s been watching Diddy: The Reckoning (it’s… a lot), while DL’s juggling The Wheel of Time: Book 2 andTrue Grit the OG, both highly recommended. Then it’s time to check into Belgium’s darkest fairy tale, where the snow is festive, but the mood is not. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(06:50) What Have You Been Up To?(20:50) MAIN TOPIC: In Bruges (2013)(22:00) Stupid Plot Summary(25:40) Plot(29:30) One human, the rest are Muppets?(30:38) Acclaim vs Success(40:40) Characters(45:30) Direction(50:31) Four Oscar Nominees...(51:53) TRIVIA: Fake or Not Fake?(57:17) Miscellaneous Notes(59:19) Tones & Themes(1:03:35) 3 Best & 3 Worst(1:08:17) Critical Reception(1:08:26) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(1:09:17) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(1:10:01) Trivia True or False(1:14:09) Wrapping Up Main Topic: In Bruges is Martin McDonagh’s pitch-black comedy about guilt, purgatory, and accidentally kicking a dwarf. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson shine as two hitmen laying low after a job gone wrong, while Ralph Fiennes turns up to scream about principles. It’s foul-mouthed, funny, and somehow heartfelt, like Home Alone if Kevin had PTSD and a Browning. DL calls it a masterpiece. Tommy would probably fight someone over that opinion. Everyone agrees: this is not a Christmas movie—but it kind of is. Is In Bruges the best anti-Christmas Christmas movie ever made? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #ChristmasMovies #InBruges #MartinMcDonagh #ColinFarrell #DarkComedies #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 16m
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Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble! Join us for your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! If you're into Movies, TV shows, Video Games and let's be honest, chatting all the above with your mates - this is the podcast for you. Check out some of these er.. 'totally real'.... reviews: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'These guys know nothing about movies, but they sure have a good time!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'Wow! I fell in love with DL's dulcet tones the moment I heard them..' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'A podcast about aspiring podcasters, learning on the job!' We'd love to add YOUR actual review here so why not gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show! Get in touch directly or hit us up on socials! Website: https://www.podcastassemble.com/ Instagram: @podcastassemble Twitter: @pod_assemble YouTube: YouTube.com/@thepodcastassemble Email: thepodcastassemble@gmail.com

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    2021 - 2026
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