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For this week people, we’re doing something unprecedented with your friendly neighbourhood @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ podcast! We’re coming with a ’TWO Parter’, BUT, in a completely different way to our normal approach!!!
Kicking things off with ‘Part One’ it’s serial killers and deadly creatures from Crown Creative Content, FilmHub, then The Asylum, Eagle Entertainment, Lighthouse Home Entertainment & The Movie Partnership bring us history, warriors and corporate greed. We then see how toxic friendships and deadly predators don’t play well together via Lionsgate, Thunder Road Films, Amazon MGM Studios. AND, Red Hour Films, Rivulet Films, Apple Original Films have a son vying for his father’s approval and his legacy with the sport of kings. While friendship, self worth and an upstart racket sport could upend everything!
It's great that you stuck around, cause 'Part THREE' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ was definitely a lot of fun to put together!!!
The one Tom Brumpton was kind enough to set everything up, and we went non Festival for a change! We take a look at a documentary, you could call a music doc, but it's a lot more than that. It's also more than identity, cause it deals with voice. Now, we now it takes time to find your voice (in all the things you do), so what would happen if, to become you, you might lose the thing that defines what you do, that separates you from everyone else. AND, what is great is, we get to talk about those very things, plus a LOT more, with the star of the piece!!! There are also screenings at The Arzner Cinema until the 6th August 2026!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/N3zlRqul2oo
It definitely feels like the perfect time to get into some mythology tinged stories with @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ this week, and the PR GOAT AJ Feuerman is to thank!!!
So with 'Part TWO', a mother & daughter team have worked to bring a South Asian story to the screen that is seeded with folklore. They tapped a director with vision to help bring everything to life. And we end up with something that really is looking at that moral crossroad we can find ourselves at! THEN, we sit down with the director, and the lead actress who also served as one of the producers, to really get their insights into what fuels stories, desires and creativity!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/Qdp6kOIzCtQ
We’ve been hitting you with one pieces for a minute, BUT @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is going ’THREE’ deep this week, baby!!!
In 'Part ONE' we’ve had them on planes, in jungles, now we got snakes in houses thanks to Curious Highway Films, ITN Studios Continuing the theme of things that scare, Sparke Films, Umbrella Entertainment, Dimension Pictures, Splendid Film, Signature Entertainment bring us a tale of being trapped underground, not just with the fear of love ones gone but also with giant creepy crawlies! An army squadron on leave run into serious danger via Curmudgeon Films, Align, Highland Film Group, Vertical. AND then it’s all jokes thanks to Sony Pictures, Davis Entertainment Company, Counterbalance Entertainment, Hartbeat Productions, Will Packer Productions, The Story Company, Netflix as we deal with a bachelor party off the rails!!!
Hitting a landmark is always special, and I honestly couldn't think of a better way to hit 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV '200th' episode than to step into a brand new universe!!!
The incredible Cynthia Amsden is to thank for bringing the world of 'Crestar & The Knight Stallion' to bare, and what a world this is! Being hailed as the world’s first Arab and South Asian superhero duo, it's more than that. This feels like something fresh, something that can (and has) grab the attention of the masses. But like 'Black Panther', it will obviously speak to the Arab and South Asian community, but also everyone else who love great storytelling and interesting characters! SOOOOO, having the chance to sit down with the men behind this groundswell, and the unique way it all started, was a pure delight. Hilarity was had from minute one, and we honestly could have gone longer than the 97 minutes we had at hand! If the passion doesn't convince you, and trailers don't have you wanting more, than the artwork has to be the thing that gets you locked on this brand new rollercoaster of a ride!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/-kmsEowa2xE
To mark this most auspicious annual date, 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV is getting the 'AJ Treatment'!!!
That's right people, the ever great AJ Feuerman came through with something slightly different this time out. Instead of a movie, we're taking a look at a new TV pilot, AND sitting down with not only the creative mind behind, BUT he also stars in the show! We get the story of how it all came together, the hurdles faced, the choices behind casting and so much more. A REALLY great confab, that I'm sure you'll enjoy!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/nJURFTPrA-k
More bitesize #EFTV coming at you, it would seem!!!
Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi series is coming to a close, So we have our overview of the last eight episodes (we looked at the first two here: https://www.podcaphilia.com/eftv/ep196) for you to digest, and see if you think it holds up to the award winning novella series.
'Murderbot' is written & directed by Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz, based on ‘The Murderbot Diaries’ by Martha Wells. A self-hacking security construct (Alexander Skarsgård) who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients (Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski). Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe.
Here's our next bitesize edition of #EFTV!!!
Apple TV have adapted a true crime podcast, into a new 9 part drama series.
'Smoke' is directed by Kari Skogland & Joe Chappelle, and written by Dennis Lehane & Adriane McCray, based 'Firebug' by Truth Podcasting Corp. Tensions rise as the search for suspects begins. Michelle Calderone pumps the brakes on her personal life. Dave Gudsen gets creative.
We’re dropping the first (of probably many) of our bitesize editions of 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV!!!
We have a new Apple TV sci-fi show, which adapts an award winning novella series.
'Murderbot' is written & directed by Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz, based on the ‘The Murderbot Diaries’ by Martha Wells. Security android, aka SecUnit (Alexander Skarsgård), has just gotten free will, and also a new assignment looking after the PreservationAux team (Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski) as they set out to survey a new planet.
With the Fantasia International Film Festival (16th July - 2nd August 2026) hitting its 30th Anniversary this year, you know that @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ couldn't miss one of the best Festivals out there!
And thanks to Prodigy PR's Taylor Shannon, we couldn't have picked a better way to start things off! We touch base with a filmmaker bringing his sophomore effect to the Festival that debuted his first feature. Now, that one got a lot of acclaim, and this new joint is most definitely going to eclipse that one. It's bold, unflinching, and gets to the very fabric of your consciousness. Leaving you pondering ideals & notions days after the final credits have rolled. So, having the opportunity to chop it up with the writer / director, and really get into the minutiae of film, was a blessing!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/gQk2m6uq_Ao
We’re back at the Festivals, people, and this time out @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is hitting Cali, for the 2026 edition of the Palm Springs International ShortFest!!!
Although many head to Palm Springs for the steaks, dates, or Brandini Toffee, we came for different flavours, served up by Kaitlin Flanigan & Rahul Barkley from Brigade. As we have a short film that cooks up an emotional platter of friendship, freedom, bravado, tension, stress, guilt, and denial. THEN, we sit down with the director and her co-writer for a fantastic chat about storytelling, visual style, finding the voice of the characters, story, and a LOT more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/YTOJ9Z_CbiI
The Festivals keep coming and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is here to bring you as much coverage as we can!!!
It's time to head to New York, for the 25th Tribeca Festival, and thanks to Tom Brumpton we have a short film that has approached familiar ideas, but in a completely new, fresh way! THEN, we get to sit down with a first time director, and discover the impetus for the film, the importance of not only showcasing Filipino Martial Arts, but ensuring that the fight scenes felt realistic. Delivering on the feeling of not being excepted, all the nuance behind that, as well as from the Filipino gym and team owner. In 11 minutes we get such a rich story, it really enables us to have a super compelling chat, that you won't want to miss!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/XBp_RVW6hCw
So many Festivals and so many opportunities for @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ to shine that light on great talent.
Thanks to Franckie Francin & Patricia Chica at ChicArt PR we got to dip our toe into the Cannes Festival International Film & Inclusion and cover an extraordinary documentary playing as part of the Pavillon Afriques x Pavillon Afronova. THEN we sit down with the filmmaker to peel back the different aspects of storytelling that allowed for such an immersive experience. A truly impactful piece of work and chat, that you won't want to miss!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/Vtqy5XlgLz8
So our @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ Festival train has one more surprise stop to make in Cleveland!
Shaimaa Khan and the good folks at London Flair PR came through with a new indie short that we were trying to schedule during the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival, but couldn't quite lock it down. However, we got it to work, so we get a story that, through great storytelling, will draw you in, and have you asking so many internal questions on humanity, empathy, perception, and more. PLUS, it will be screening at the upcoming 25th Tribeca Festival. THEN, we sit down with the great mind behind it all and get all the insights and reflection on making this work, bringing it to life, and putting it into the world!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/iLd3WgDECDM
How do you top a stellar night in Serbia, is the question? As UFC Belgrade ended up, not just being a phenomenal, but also a record breaking night. Well, you just put together a night full of fighters looking for their moment to shine, their chance for redemption or even their chance to say goodbye!
After 41 fights, 30 being under the UFC banner, Saturday night will be the final walk for 'The Damage' Darren Elkins. Who has given us some many exciting, edge of your seat moments. It won't be an easy evening though, as Yadier del Valle is coming off his first loss and wants to show that was just a glitch in the programming. After 4 (including 'DWCS') tremendous showings, 'Burguesinha' Alexia Thainara gets another tough test and opportunity to demonstrate she could be the future of the division. However, Amanda Lemos would love to show, she's not done yet! And starting the night, are two spark plugs that have shown they haven't come to mess around! Carol Foro was in one of the best female fights on the 'Contender Series' and Gigi Canuto is not just a BJJ world champion, but she's shown she's straight heart on this season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'. So it might be their debuts, BUT what a way to start things off!!!
Factor in our phenomenal 'Headline Fight' between Mateusz Gamrot vs Quillan Salkilld, there's a LOT to cover on this week's @ChinCheckPod (ep 345)! So, buckle up, as we take you through the entire 'UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld' card and see what's what!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/lIG_fxVaSg4
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/6975oiPMOm8
Watch Co-Main - Ferreira vs Quarantillo breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/NBoy2zB-yfQ
Watch Headliner - Gamrot vs Salkilld breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/Ac5DqllxSlM
Holy Smokes, right!!! The UFC hit Serbia for the first time and the Belgrade Arena may never be the same again!!!
We saw records drop left, right, and centre, the most first round finishes EVER, with Stephanie Luciano starting things off. And although that wasn't quite the way the crowd wanted things to go, Jovan Leka got things back on track for the home nation! Michael Oliveira may have put on one of the most devastating performances as well! The night also had the most overall finishes, with 12, two ending in the 2nd round. Bogdan Grad's submission and Tofiq Musayev's TKO. And even the two that went the distance were exciting fights!
The night finished with a BANG too, as Navajo Stirling and Uroš Medić had the best nights of their careers so far, with explosive 1st round KO's! Obviously, there is a LOT to cover on today's @ChinCheckPod (ep 344). So hopefully you're ready to recap 'UFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez'!!!
- Watch Pack A Lunch: https://youtu.be/1p2ff5JEhKc
- Watch Crash, Bang, Wallop: https://youtu.be/ktfKIoj28rg
- Watch What A Rush: https://youtu.be/Z0rpYRnKeoY
- Watch Now You Know - Co-Main - Błachowicz vs Stirling breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/5PF2BUBmwXA
- Watch Now You Know - Headliner - Medić vs Rodriguez breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/LeFrjlMxA2k
This weekend, the UFC has its very first event in Belgrade at the Belgrade Arena. We have got a whopping 14 fights, with, 11 debuts, which must be (maybe), the highest number on a card.
There's a lot of intriguing matchups, where it seems winner takes, all, loser leaves the organization. So there's a lot to fight for. And when you look at the last two, Jan Błachowicz vs Navajo Stirling & Uroš Medić vs Daniel Rodriguez, these fights may not lead directly to a title next, they'll put you higher in the pecking order.
All of which means, there's plenty to talk about on the @ChinCheckPod (ep 434) is we see which of these 28 athletes has what it takes to have their hand raised! Sit down, buckle up, and let's check out 'UFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez'!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/JRnmbWWUVWM
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/apw8LP1-wIQ
Watch Co-Main - Błachowicz vs Stirling breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/0cSu1-pRED0
Watch Headliner - Medić vs Rodriguez breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/yyLzglH6YTw
The Octagon is picking up more air miles, as we go from Oklahoma, all the way to Abu Dhabi. We have a 'Fight Night' that is all about opportunity. On Saturday night, any of these 26 fighters can elevate themselves into the peoples consciousness with an exceptional performance or an extraordinary finish that lights up the 'Etihad Arena'.
We have two fighters returning from long-term injury, the 'Argentine Dagger', Santiago Ponzinibbio, and 'The Prodigy', Wellington Turman. They're facing two tough opponents though, in Sam Patterson and Islam Dulatov. There are also six fighters making their debuts on the card. Abdul Hussein, Magomed Tuchalov, Muhammad Said, Abubakar Vagaev, and also Magomed Zaynukov vs Damian Rzepecki who are facing each other. On top of all of this, there are several who are a fight away from the possibility of having to find a new fight home.
So although this might not be a card stacked with superstars, with so much possibility ready to be seized..... There was a LOT to talk about on @ChinCheckPod (ep 341), trying to uncover the potential advantages someone may have, and those keys to victory. So sit back and enjoy today's preview of 'UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov' and get ready for an explosive night!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/ampwO5uiIfs
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/TmzkqcCwVjc
Watch Co-Main - Erceg vs Temirov breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/NAmIUl80sIk
Watch Headliner - Ankalaev vs Guskov breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/Re3SmGcidY0
After a 'Numbered Event' with a record number of finishes, and a 'Main card' where nothing went past the 1st round, where do you go from there? Well, Oklahoma City of course, and the Paycom Center to be precise for a 'Fight Night' featuring a clash of former champions!
We have five fighters making their debuts in the octagon, and the 'Main card' features the potential next generation of stars ready to make statements that will drown out recent events! One such bout being, Tabatha Ricci vs Fatima Kline. With the Strawweight strap being contested at 'UFC 330', both women will want to show that they could be next! The same could be said for the 'Co-main' and 'Headline' bouts and the implications for the Middleweight division.
Name recognition may differ, but the quality and determination does not! So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 339) has taken a magnifier to these match-ups and has a preview that will get you ready for everything that 'UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs Usman' could have in store for you!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/LUr88U5VXzU
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/LVW3qoXZyNI
Watch Co-Main - Cannonier vs Duncan breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/k5KT9kSDJRg
Watch Headliner - du Plessis vs Usman breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/vpj-PJXSm-s
Now, people, are you ready for ‘Part TWO’ of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ as we are doing something completely different!
Obviously there’s a BIG release this week, and because of the magnitude we have gone back to the beginning. All the way to 2017, and then revisit all the building blocks that have led to the latest instalment from our ’Friendly Neighbourhood Webcrawler’ and the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). We did actually cover the last joint on episode 196, but this was about creating an experience, capturing that Spidey vibe, which I think we did!!!