Celebrate cinema with entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland, as they review the newest film releases and interview the biggest stars, while also bringing you movie giveaways, the latest trailers and exciting movie news in bite-sized, moreish and sometimes salty episodes – welcome to Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim

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Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early interview (Eternity)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early interview (Eternity)

Popcorn Podcast chats with Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph and comedian John Early about A24’s emotional, comedic and wildly imaginative new film Eternity…

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Michael Showalter interview (Oh. What. Fun)
Michael Showalter interview (Oh. What. Fun)

Michael Showalter joins Popcorn Podcast for a festive interview filled with behind-the-scenes gems, creative insights and Michelle Pfeiffer pickleball stories…

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Michael Shannon and John Slattery interview (Nuremberg)
Michael Shannon and John Slattery interview (Nuremberg)

Michael Shannon and John Slattery join Popcorn Podcast for a powerful conversation about Nuremberg, exploring authenticity, moral courage and the lasting relevance of the landmark trials…

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Emma Tammi interview (Five Nights at Freddy's 2)
Emma Tammi interview (Five Nights at Freddy's 2)

Director Emma Tammi joins Popcorn Podcast to unpack the bigger, scarier world of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, from physics-defying animatronics to a nostalgic horror reunion fans will love...

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Wicked: For Good review
Wicked: For Good review

Wicked: For Good closes the saga with darker magic, emotional depth and two exceptional lead performances. Enjoy our full spoiler-free review…

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The Running Man review
The Running Man review

Edgar Wright returns with a high-octane remake of The Running Man starring Glenn Powell – but does the director’s signature energy survive the dystopian chaos? Popcorn Podcast breaks it all down…

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Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi interview (Predator: Badlands)
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi interview (Predator: Badlands)

Actor Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi opens up about playing the first heroic Predator in Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands, co-starring Elle Fanning. Learn how he brought emotion, humour and power to one of sci-fi’s most feared icons…

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Maggie Miles and Trisha Morton-Thomas interview (Journey Home, David Gulpilil)
Maggie Miles and Trisha Morton-Thomas interview (Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

From Arnhem Land to the big screen, Journey Home captures a nation’s cultural heartbeat. Hear Maggie Miles and Trisha Morton-Thomas discuss the making of this extraordinary film on Popcorn Podcast...

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Good Fortune review
Good Fortune review

Popcorn Podcast’s latest episode unpacks the laughs, lessons, and heavenly mishaps of Good Fortune…

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Bugonia review
Bugonia review

Conspiracy, chaos, and bees, Popcorn Podcast breaks down (spoiler-free) Bugonia, the film that’s rattling audiences worldwide…

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Madeleine McGraw interview (Black Phone 2)
Madeleine McGraw interview (Black Phone 2)

Horror with heart: Madeleine McGraw joins Popcorn Podcast to reveal how Black Phone 2 deepens Gwen’s story and raises the scares…

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Roofman review
Roofman review

A heist film, a love story and a moral dilemma rolled into one — Roofman has Popcorn Podcast in a spin and lamenting peanut M&Ms...

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Black Phone 2 review
Black Phone 2 review

Scott Derrickson’s Black Phone 2 rings loud with tension, trauma and teenage terror. Tune in for Popcorn Podcast’s no-spoiler review…

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Bryan Brown and Bruce Beresford interview (The Travellers)
Bryan Brown and Bruce Beresford interview (The Travellers)

Legends Bryan Brown and Bruce Beresford reunite after 40 years to discuss The Travellers, Australian storytelling and why truth really is stranger than fiction…

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Nick Offerman interview (Sovereign)
Nick Offerman interview (Sovereign)

Nick Offerman joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his intense new role in Sovereign, balancing humanity, extremism, and humour along the way…

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Giveaways

Giveaways
Win Sentimental Value movie tickets

With Sentimental Value in Australian cinemas from December 25, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…

Win Roofman movie tickets

With Roofman in Australian cinemas from October 16, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win Familiar Touch movie tickets

With Familiar Touch in Australian cinemas from October 23, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…

Win The Naked Gun on digital

With The Naked Gun available to buy or rent at home from Wednesday October 8, Popcorn Podcast is giving away THREE iTunes gifting links to own the movie. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win The Strangers – Chapter 2 movie tickets

With The Strangers – Chapter 2 in Australian cinemas from September 25, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the horror sequel on the big screen, with thanks to Kismet. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…

Win The Bad Guys 2 movie tickets

With The Bad Guys 2 in Australian cinemas from September 18, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 family passes (that’s four tickets each!) to see the animated sequel on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win Sketch movie tickets

With Sketch in Australian cinemas from September 11, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 family passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Win Splitsville movie tickets

For your chance to win one of five double passes to see raunchy comedy Splitsville in cinemas, submit the form within…

Win Mr Burton movie tickets

With Mr Burton in Australian cinemas from August 14, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Kismet. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…

Win Together movie tickets

With Together in Australian cinemas from July 31, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…

Win Four Letters of Love movie tickets

With Four Letters of Love in Australian cinemas from July 24, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Mushroom Studios and The Reset Collective…

Win Dangerous Animals movie tickets

With Dangerous Animals in Australian cinemas from June 12, Popcorn Podcast is giving away five double passes to see the tense thriller starring Jai Courtney. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…

Features

Featured
Paul Feig at SXSW Sydney
Paul Feig at SXSW Sydney

Award-winning filmmaker Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters) took to the SXSW Sydney 2025 stage to talk laughter, leadership and lifting women up in comedy. In an inspiring keynote, Feig opened up on why Hollywood must keep championing female-driven storytelling…

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The Cat in the Hat official first trailer reveal
The Cat in the Hat official first trailer reveal

Step into Seussville with Popcorn Podcast as we ask Bill Hader about his take on Dr Seuss' iconic mischievous feline in The Cat in the Hat...

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F1 official trailer reveal with Joseph Kosinski
F1 official trailer reveal with Joseph Kosinski

Joseph Kosinski gives us a sneak peek at the first full trailer for F1 – his highly anticipated Formula One film starring Brad Pitt – and it hints at a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping cinematic experience to rival the groundbreaking filmmaking behind Top Gun: Maverick…

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Ryan Coogler shares Sinners sneak peek with wild new trailer
Ryan Coogler shares Sinners sneak peek with wild new trailer

Popcorn Podcast joined Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, the man behind the critically-acclaimed Fruitvale Station, Creed and Black Panther, in a private press conference where he gave select media a sneak peek at the latest Sinners trailer, which reveals more about the mysterious evil terrorising a small town…

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Popcorn Podcast joins James Gunn for Superman teaser trailer first look
Popcorn Podcast joins James Gunn for Superman teaser trailer first look

Popcorn Podcast took part in an early virtual press conference with James Gunn (writer, director, producer) as he discussed his highly anticipated Superman with select media outlets, offering snackable insights into the teaser trailer and what to expect from the film…

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With a mutual love of all things movies, entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and film expert Tim Iffland join forces to share their professional insights with audiences every week via Popcorn Podcast With Leigh And Tim.

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