Best Telegraph Road Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus: Ask Us Anything (Excerpt) 19:07

12m ago19:07

19:07

For November's Filmspotting Family bonus episode, Adam, Josh, and Producer Sam fielded a wide variety of questions from listeners, including how Josh ended up in Scotland, how Adam ended up (back) in Iowa, and the very second, circa 2005, when Sam knew that Filmspotting was something bigger than he and Adam imagined it would be. Monthly bonus episo…

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11 European Dishes You Must Try Before You Die (Plus Movie Pairings) with Kenny Dunn 1:23:43

1d ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Which European dish is so good you’d plan a trip around it? Kenny Dunn is the founder of Eating Europe, a food tour company that has guided over 400,000 travelers to the best local eats in 17 of Europe’s greatest cities since 2011. In this episode, Kenny shares 11 European dishes you must try before you die, including cultural context, restaurant t…

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#502: Human/Nature, Pt. 2 — Train Dreams 53:22

2d ago53:22

53:22

Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams uses gorgeous imagery of the natural world, combined with an omniscient narrator quoting from the Denis Johnson novella the film adapts, to speak for a taciturn protagonist who struggles to understand, much less articulate, his place in the world. That approach has earned it the Terrence Malick comparisons that informed…

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Remote Roundup: Bangkok & Oaxaca, Remote Career Trends, Missing Out at Home, Practical Holiday Gift Guide (November 2025) 1:05:20

7d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

How do you choose where to live, what to do, and when to go home when your life is fully remote? Remote Roundup is a monthly series hosted by Zero To Travel’s associate producer, Caitlin Sunderland, and partnerships manager, Janessa Klatt. Explore what's new in remote work and travel, including helpful tools and resources, need‑to‑know trends, dest…

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Wicked: For Good Review, Train Dreams, Golden Brick Longlist (#1041) 2:09:53

7d ago2:09:53

2:09:53

Josh (a fan of last year’s "Wicked") and Adam (not a fan) review the sequel and try to get to the bottom of why it fails where the stage musical (mostly) succeeds. Plus, raves for Clint Bentley’s TRAIN DREAMS, and the Golden Brick longlist. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for …

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Top 10 World’s Most Difficult Countries to Visit (How and Why to Go) with Gunnar Garfors and Jacqui Kunz 1:09:34

9d ago1:09:34

1:09:34

What are the most difficult countries to visit, and why do some require months of effort just to get in? Gunnar Garfors is an author, journalist, and the first person to travel to every country in the world twice. Jacqui Kunz was named “World’s Most Intrepid Traveler” in 2023 and is also well on her way to visiting every country in the world. In th…

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#501: Human/Nature, Pt. 1 — Days of Heaven 58:54

9d ago58:54

58:54

Clint Bentley’s new Train Dreams uses the vast canvas of the natural world to frame a relatively tiny story of a single human life, a juxtaposition of story and visuals that’s reminiscent of the work of Terrence Malick, in particular 1978’s Days of Heaven. Set, like Train Dreams, in the midst of America’s Industrial Revolution, Days of Heaven takes…

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The Running Man Review, Nouvelle Vague (#1040) 1:51:50

13d ago1:51:50

1:51:50

Director Edgar Wright’s latest, THE RUNNING MAN, is an update of the Schwarzenegger-starring ‘87 sci-fi action film (and the ‘82 Stephen King novella). Josh finds just enough to recommend it, but Adam has a hard time finding the Wright in it all. And Michael Phillips joins Adam for a review of Richard Linklater’s Paris ‘59-set NOUVELLE VAGUE, with …

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Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan, Hitchhiking Iraq, and Ex-Pat Life in Sudan with Jacquelyn Kunz 1:30:25

14d ago1:30:25

1:30:25

IMPORTANT: This episode was recorded before the conflict in Sudan, and Jacqui has since left the country. For additional information and ways to support the Sudanese people, you can visit eyesonsudan.net and follow Jacqui on Instagram. Why would someone choose to travel to the world’s most dangerous places? Today I’m joined by Jacquelyn Kunz, the f…

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The Next Picture Show’s 500th Episode 1:28:11

14d ago1:28:11

1:28:11

We celebrate our sister podcast's milestone by sharing their recently published 500th episode, which has hosts Scott Tobias, Tasha Robinson, Genevieve Koski, and Keith Phipps reflecting on their 10 years of podcasting. Plus, a special one-off review of their namesake film, Peter Bogdanovich's THE LAST PICTURE SHOW. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Beginner's Guide to Travel (No Matter Your Age) + How to Travel with Diabetes with Jason Robinson 1:18:21

16d ago1:18:21

1:18:21

What does it really take to build a travel lifestyle from scratch, especially if you’re starting later in life or managing a serious medical condition? Jason Robinson is the founder of The Nomad Experiment and author of The Beginner Traveler’s Guide. After digging out of debt and selling his home, he now travels full-time while living with type 1 d…

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#500: What's In a Name — The Last Picture Show 1:30:10

16d ago1:30:10

1:30:10

Don’t be alarmed by the title of this week’s movie selection, this is not our final episode — in fact, it’s our 500th, a milestone none of us expected to hit when we started this podcast a decade ago. So in honor of all our past pairings, we’re devoting this one-off episode to a film we’ve never managed to find an excuse to cover on this show, desp…

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Bugonia Review, Die My Love, The Mastermind, It Was Just an Accident (#1039) 2:05:19

20d ago2:05:19

2:05:19

For their fourth film together, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone get weird and go bald in BUGONIA with Jesse Plemons as Stone’s conspiracy-obsessed kidnapper. Adam and Josh discuss, along with reviews of Lynne Ramsay’s DIE MY LOVE starring Jennifer Lawrence, Kelly Reichardt’s THE MASTERMIND with Josh O’Connor, and film-of-the-year candidate IT WAS J…

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Top 7 Destinations to Visit (Before They Get Crowded) with Gunnar Garfors 1:29:22

21d ago1:29:22

1:29:22

Need some inspiration for your upcoming travels? Gunnar Garfors is the first person to travel to every country in the world not once, but TWICE. As the ultimate travel expert, he’s with us to share his list of the best places to visit before they get too popular. You’ll hear about seven out-of-the-ordinary destinations spanning all seven continents…

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Emma & Yorgos - The Favourite/Poor Things Reviews (Archive) 30:52

22d ago30:52

30:52

With BUGONIA in theaters – and our review dropping soon – we're sharing archive reviews of Lanthimos and Stone's first two collaborations, 2018's THE FAVOURITE and 2023's POOR THINGS. For more information about joining the Filmspotting Family, which gives you access to the archive going back to 2005, plus monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, a…

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The Revival of Night Train Travel and Launching a European Sleeper Train Startup with Thibault Constant 59:56

23d ago59:56

59:56

Is night train travel making a comeback? Trains have long been seen as a romantic or nostalgic way to explore a destination, but what if it could also be the most practical, comfortable, and climate-friendly way? Thibault Constant is a French train enthusiast turned entrepreneur who built a following of 300k on his YouTube channel, Simply Railways.…

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#499: Impaired Visions, Pt. 2 — Radu Jude's Dracula 1:01:45

23d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

From its nearly three-hour runtime to its deployment of some of the most deranged CGI you’ve ever seen committed to screen, Radu Jude’s DRACULA often feels like an extended act of trolling, but is it art? The answer to that question is inextricable from the film’s presentation of AI-derived art as grotesque, inhuman, and unsatisfying, and it makes …

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Frankenstein Review, Hedda, Christy, Peter Hujar’s Day (#1038) 1:46:10

27d ago1:46:10

1:46:10

Adam and Josh split on Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN, but praise its star – not Oscar Isaac as the mad doctor, but Jacob Elordi’s soulful Creature. Also, reviews of Nia DaCosta’s Ibsen update HEDDA, the Sydney Sweeney-starring boxing biopic CHRISTY, and Ira Sachs’s PETER HUJAR’S DAY. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-…

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How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahan 1:40:27

28d ago1:40:27

1:40:27

How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world. Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based…

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Tom Cruise Draft (Bonus Excerpt) 22:12

26d ago22:12

22:12

October's Filmspotting Family bonus episode was a Tom Cruise Movie Draft with Adam and Josh, Producer Sam, and listener Zach Cook. For the full draft and other benefits like the weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more, join the Filmspotting Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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7 Chile Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten Path in Patagonia, Mapuche Culture, and More with Steph Dyson 1:34:51

30d ago1:34:51

1:34:51

Want to explore volcanoes, wine valleys, remote wilderness, and vibrant indigenous cultures, all in one country? Why not make Chile your next adventure? Steph Dyson is a travel journalist, guidebook author, and founder of the website Worldly Adventurer. She has spent nearly a decade living and travelling across Latin America, including three years …

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Filmspotting

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Bonus: Ask Us Anything (Excerpt) 19:07

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11 European Dishes You Must Try Before You Die (Plus Movie Pairings) with Kenny Dunn 1:23:43

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#502: Human/Nature, Pt. 2 — Train Dreams 53:22

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Remote Roundup: Bangkok & Oaxaca, Remote Career Trends, Missing Out at Home, Practical Holiday Gift Guide (November 2025) 1:05:20

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Wicked: For Good Review, Train Dreams, Golden Brick Longlist (#1041) 2:09:53

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Top 10 World’s Most Difficult Countries to Visit (How and Why to Go) with Gunnar Garfors and Jacqui Kunz 1:09:34

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#501: Human/Nature, Pt. 1 — Days of Heaven 58:54

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The Running Man Review, Nouvelle Vague (#1040) 1:51:50

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Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan, Hitchhiking Iraq, and Ex-Pat Life in Sudan with Jacquelyn Kunz 1:30:25

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The Next Picture Show’s 500th Episode 1:28:11

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Beginner's Guide to Travel (No Matter Your Age) + How to Travel with Diabetes with Jason Robinson 1:18:21

1
#500: What's In a Name — The Last Picture Show 1:30:10

1
Bugonia Review, Die My Love, The Mastermind, It Was Just an Accident (#1039) 2:05:19

1
Top 7 Destinations to Visit (Before They Get Crowded) with Gunnar Garfors 1:29:22

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Emma & Yorgos - The Favourite/Poor Things Reviews (Archive) 30:52

1
The Revival of Night Train Travel and Launching a European Sleeper Train Startup with Thibault Constant 59:56

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#499: Impaired Visions, Pt. 2 — Radu Jude's Dracula 1:01:45

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Frankenstein Review, Hedda, Christy, Peter Hujar’s Day (#1038) 1:46:10

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How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahan 1:40:27

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Tom Cruise Draft (Bonus Excerpt) 22:12

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7 Chile Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten Path in Patagonia, Mapuche Culture, and More with Steph Dyson 1:34:51

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