Here’s our October 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been to listening in the worlds of CultBox. 

In no particular order, our picks this month are…

Happy Place with Fearne Cotton: David Tennant: Internal voices, LGBTQ+ activism, and 80s nostalgia

Out on the promotional trail for Rivals, David Tennant chatted to Fearne Cotton about 80s nostalgia and the forthcoming “bonkbuster” adaptation. They also delved into the changes that came with becoming famous, manifesting his life as part of a Doctor Who family and his feelings on being an activist as well as an actor.

Kermode and Mayo’s Take: Another Transformers Film? What Will Mark Think?

Mark Kermode turns his attention to the new animated movie Transformers One, but we were more interested in Simon Mayo’s interview with Peter Capaldi. Focussing on the release of the forthcoming Season 2 of The Devil’s Hour, the chat also takes in other aspects of his career including how he was cast in Local Hero.

Origins with Cush Jumbo: Peter Capaldi – From Glaswegian punk to Doctor Who

For a deeper dive on Peter Capaldi, he’s also a guest on Cush Jumbo’s new podcast. The chat takes in his Glasgow upbringing, failing to get into drama school and winning his Oscar.

Naturally, there’s talk of their collaboration on Apple TV+’s Criminal Record too, and he reflects on his childhood connection to Doctor Who.

Back to One: Daisy Ridley

Host Peter Rinaldi talks to Daisy Ridley about the acting process she does and doesn’t have, as well as taking direction and trying it even when she doesn’t agree. The conversation also covers her producing work and the skill of giving notes, particularly in respect of her new thriller Magpie.

Fascinatingly, there’s also a chat about her upcoming step back into a certain role she’s played three time before, which remains unnamed, and how she might approach that particular challenge.

Film Stories

The reliable Film Stories podcast rumbles on, looking at the remarkable tales behind Star Trek Beyond, the unmade Quentin Tarantino Star Trek movie, Terrifier, Longlegs, Kick-Ass, Payback, Passengers and Flashdance.

Film Stories head honcho Simon Brew is also popping up on YouTube these days too, and that’s worth checking out too.

StudioCanal Presents: The Podcast – Behind the Scenes of Paddington in Peru

Also this month, Simon Brew’s other podcast headed behind the scenes of the upcoming third Paddington movie, talking to producer Rosie Alison and the film’s director Dougal Wilson, who has taken over the series from Paul King.

So, happy listening… and do let us know if you have any recommendations too.