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A small shift means just one @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ podcast for you this week, but we got you, so never fear!
In 'Part ONE' The Asylum, Atomic Blonde Entertainment, The Global Asylum, Dimension Pictures bring their brand of storytelling to bare, with giant snakes. We then get our buzz on and food cravings via American High, All Things Comedy, LD Entertainment, Hulu, Disney+. The perils of mentorship, ego, and success envy come from Middle Child Pictures, Netflix, and a real-life heist is merged with fiction thanks to Maltafilm, Valletta Pictures. PLUS, in the cinema, relationships, non/monogamy, kinks, life goals & neighbours (literally, kinda) come together via Invite Productions Inc, Annapurna Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment, Permut Presentations, Black Bear Pictures, A24!
There’s a lot of ‘Festival’ stuff popping off, so @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com is just going once this week!
Romance, plots & crime combine with interesting results thanks to Motion Picture Corporation of America, Republic Pictures, Brad Krevoy Television, Hideaway Pictures. And we show some extreme pitfalls of house buying via Media Team, Brodacious Films, Blue Finch Films, Signature Entertainment. In cinemas, two BIG franchises hit with new instalments. The new regime at DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, The Safran Company, Warner Bros Pictures introduces Kal El’ sister to the cinematic universe. THEN, the masters of high jinx come for one (s’posedly) final time via Gorilla Flicks, Dickhouse Entertainment, Domain Entertainment, MTV Entertainment Studios, Paramount Pictures!
We have our last helping of this week’s @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ ready to consume!!!
Marcello Aisoni & Sophie Toumazis at TPR really dropped something on me. A new documentary that REALLY cuts through the noise and delivers hard truths from hospitals in Garza!!! THEN, we get to sit down a lighthouse for truth, a producer who’s been working tirelessly to ensure people understand the realities of the human fallout of war & occupation! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/K5OjiaXJSAI
So, for ‘Part TWO’ of this week’s @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ you’ve got to be ready, otherwise emotions of exuberance, joy & karmic debauchery may overwhelm you!!!
The really fun thing about the new indie joint that Scott Motisko came with, was, it’s the revenge fever dream EVERYONE contemplates, but could never follow through on. When someone does you wrong, you want to smite them, and from now on, you’ll be thinking “what would Mark & Amy Rumble do”. AFTER all that enjoyment, we get to chop it up with the writer / director / producer / star to find out the full extent of what actually happened, what did they do with the axe, and is the FBI still on speed dial (maybe not all of that was covered). So to say we maybe had fun, would be an understatement!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/axEWbPjj72w
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.
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
Time waits for no-one, but stories stay eternal, and that's why @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is able to take a third spin in the Cleveland Festival scene!!!
Schedules can be real fickle, BUT, Tom Brumpton will always try and make things work. So although things didn't fully align for the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival, we still get to wax lyrically about a new indie short that premiered there with great success. THEN, we sit down with this first time filmmaker and discuss all of her adventures in storytelling. The foundation built with her music career, and what led her to film. As well as jumping into things with such a nuanced tale of identity, loneliness, and the need to be acknowledged by those close to you! A really great chat, that everyone can take something away from!!! AND, if you missed her at CIFF, you can catch upcoming screenings at Kingston International Film Festival, Vaporetta Film Festival (Hoxton), Brighton Rocks Film Festival and 19th QFest St. Louis Film Festival. Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/EUYZGfABcxs
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
The anticipation was so high, and even though the end wasn’t what we hoped, ‘International Fight Week 2026’ ended with a fantastic ‘Numbered Event’, that had more bang then anyone could have hoped for!
Although only one of our debuting fighters walked away with a win, John Garza still showed a whole lot of talent, and made it clear, he won't be an easy match for anyone. Then there's Gable Steveson, who definitely lived up to the hype and expectations! With so many finishes on the night, it just felt right that King Green got to walk away with an extra bag! So many fighters have stacked a claim for that next step, Farid Basharat, Brandon Royval, and Mario Bautista all could headline 'Fight Nights' going forward, along with Green!
The BIG winner of the night is undoubtedly Paddy Pimblett, who not only bounced back from his first loss in the promotion, but also let it be known, if you don't respect the skills, see how unconsciousness feels! We cover EVERYTHING on @ChinCheckPod (ep 338), including the dumb, asinine claims regarding the 'Headline bout' from the s'posed legit MMA media. So enjoy the recap of 'UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2' in all its glory!!!
- Watch Pack A Lunch: https://youtu.be/3NpGc52ybiQ
- Watch Crash, Bang, Wallop: https://youtu.be/Y7NMpDtzdIA
- Watch What A Rush: https://youtu.be/k9E7CzMe4jo
- Watch Now You Know - Co-Main - Saint Denis vs Pimblett breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/u7TMGbcp5AI
- Watch Now You Know - Headliner - McGregor vs Holloway 2 breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/SCy7gu3YVQI
When you think about everything leading into this weekends ‘UFC’, no truer words have been spoken, than those from the great James Todd:
“Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years
I'm rockin' my peers, puttin' suckers in fear
Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon
Listen to the bass go boom
Explosions, overpowerin'
Over the competition, I'm towerin'”
Cause when ‘The Notorious’ steps into the cage Saturday night, he’s not thinking ring rust, he’s mind is set on destruction! However, he’s not facing a fresh faced rookie, the ‘Blessed’ is also one of the greatest to ever do it, and he’s not looking to playing the part of a sacrilegious lamb!
This is an outstanding match-up, BUT, the card has EVEN more intrigue to it! We have two debuts, one of which is for a fighter who could go on to reshape the face of the ‘Heavyweight’ division. There’s a former champion moving up a weight class to a stiff opening test. A beloved vet opening the ‘Main card’ looking to show, the dog still got bark! Championship aspirations at Flyweight, and a rematch at Bantamweight that could solidify a title shot. PLUS, a ‘Co-main’ that could have headlined a ‘Fight Night’ and will most definitely give us a title challenger!!!!
So, as we wreck shop, when we drop, @ChinCheckPod (ep 337) couldn't help but get into this like Winnie the Pooh and a honey jar! EVERYTHING you need for 'UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2' is here, now all you need to do is enjoy!!!!
As the octagon makes its second trip to Azerbaijan, the UFC is looking to deliver yet another thrilling night for fight fans, similar to last week at the Meta Apex. Taking place at the renowned National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, this event is positioned to shine the light on more up-and-coming, potential stars!
The night is anchored by two great fights, in our 'Co-main' Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Michel Pereira and 'Headliner' Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres. But the 'Main card' alone is spicy, as Abusupiyan Magomedov vs Michał Oleksiejczuk start things off, and Nazim Sadykhov vs Matheus Camilo serve as the 'Featured bout'!
So this is another night where people can right the ship, stake a claim and make a HEADLINE, if they're prepared to leave it all in the cage! ‘UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres’ has plenty to keep you watching. And @ChinCheckPod (ep 335) will have you up to speed on making that choice!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/fHEXY5gVIq0
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/o9nWs2Xd8Oc
Watch Co-Main - Magomedov vs Pereira breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/IsGQdcC-VQQ
Watch Headliner - Fiziev vs Torres breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/Ia_FDiykxdI
After an earthquake, there is a shockwave that can be just as devastating. So if ‘UFC Freedom 250’ was the quake, then Saturday’s ‘Fight Night’ could be our shockwave!
It’s not a card stacked with stars, BUT after a showcase that had so many eyes, this is the opportunity for these fighters to display their talent, their potential.
With a ‘Co-main’ that gives a vet and a rising star a real platform. Then a ‘Headliner’ with title implications, ‘UFC Fighter Night: Kape vs Horiguchi’ has plenty to keep you watching. And @ChinCheckPod (ep 333) will have you up to speed on making that choice!!!
As we make another journey around the sun, our customary extra dose of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is here for you!
What better way to celebrate another year, than to have a great ol chat!
The podcast is all about shining the light on talent & stories. When Green Witch Films reached out about their current project, it was a no brainer to have them on! So, today we sit down with the studios head honcho and get into all the details that have brought them to their first Feature, and their current stage of post production! A lot of insights & a lot of fun, enjoy!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/hkT4XHYyqwY