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Hope you're ready for 'Part TWO' of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ as we're coming at you with some Icarus vibes f'sure!!!

Thanks to Tom Brumpton we're getting into a very timely and interesting topic, that really shines a light in worldwide injustice! THEN we get to sit down with the man that's put so much work into bring this to life!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/HEZ_0l2VN8A

If you guessed ’TWO Parter’ for this week’s @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ then you would have been right!

In ‘Part One’ we have a dystopian future with humans fighting aliens via 23ten Production, Signature Entertainment & Aura Entertainment. We get lovey dovey in the afterlife thanks to Apple Original Films, Star Thrower Entertainment, A24 It’s all aboard the high seas with swashbuckling action via AGBO, Cinestar Pictures, Big Indie Pictures, Purple Pebble Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video. THEN, an army boatcamp hits the ultimate challenge when aliens attack via Lionsgate, Hidden Pictures, Huge Film, Range Media Partners, Emu Creek Pictures, Roadshow Films & Netflix.

Now we get into 'Part TWO' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ and we have a return guest!!!

All the way back on episode '268' https://www.podcaphilia.com/echo-chamber/ep268, was when we first the pleasure of welcoming Daniel Bowhers onto the podcast to chat about https://youtu.be/mESPMs6HN60 his debut feature 'Blue Hour: The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth' https://youtu.be/8AL6ulUs2m4. So when we saw he had a new joint ready and waiting, we had to get him back for another in-depth look at filmmaking and his process of character driven indie motion! There's definitely no sophomore slump, there's evolution, expansion and great, captivating storytelling. So get comfortable and ready for 84 minutes of fun and engagement!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/cswTt7A5e_s

Well, we are here for another week of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ fun, and we're bringing you more 'TWO Parter' excitement.

In 'Part One' we have our traditional look at films, and this week five are on the docket. Planes are totally 2006, cause Uncia Films have brought four legged danger to a boat. We then have optimism in Government and the system trying to squash it via Gracie Films & 20th Century Studios. In the cinema, it's parasites, complacency and last hope heroism from StudioCanal & Samuel Goldwyn Films, before we return to a fan favourite franchise for more slashing, scaring and potential killer solving via Spyglass Media Group, Project X Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. THEN, Constantin Film, Blind Wink Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment & Briarcliff Entertainment come with some time loop action, that's unique, odd, quirky and fun!!!

So, ‘Part TWO’ of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ was essentially birthed all the way back in 2021 when we first linked up with the highly talented Ed Douglas (Echo Chamber - 207 - Part Three https://www.podcaphilia.com/echo-chamber/ep207c) at ‘Sci-Fi London’. In 2023 we delved further into the competition when we spoke with Jessica Lauren Doucet (Echo Chamber - Fantasia 23 - Day 6 https://www.podcaphilia.com/film-festivals/fantasia23-d6?rq=Hellmark) about ‘Hellmark’.

When Amy Penner sent through the press release for this year’s Crazy8 finalists, it was the perfect time to make things happen. So we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Creative Director and talking all things C8, storytelling and sooooo much more!!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ZnM91aSPUhk

For the first time, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ ventures into those hallowed Austin vibes, with a little South by Southwest action! And if we’re gonna do it, what a way to get things popping!!!!

The beauty of expansive, long-form conversation, is that it can really get under the skin of topics many just skate over, and demystify preconceived notions. So when Falco's Imani Charles came with the opportunity to speak with Maya Annik Bedward about her feature directorial debut, which was dealing with topics & notions not normally discussed, of course we were eager to get that done! And what an interesting, expansive confab was had. Maya was incredibly open about the whole process, giving her entire team their flowers and talking about Haiti & Vodou with so much care, and passion, it was clear she was truly meant to shine a light on these topics! This is most definitely not one to miss, people!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ugoWcj41RRE

Every year, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ tries to cover 'BFI Flare', and as this year marks its 40th anniversary, we're starting things early!

So, to start our Festival coverage, thanks to Phoebe Brown, we get to chop it up with Festival Programmer, Diana Cipriano, and really explore what makes 'BFI Flare' special and what to look out for in this 2026 Edition!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ieSfrtNYWP4

Our Festival coverage continues with a brand new @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ episode!!!

We're now taking a look at Irish Film Festival London's closing film, thanks again to Sophie Toumazis & Marcello Aisoni It's in part a poetic exploration of past reflection, and also a pondering on art, what makes it worthy of preservation and how it connects us to moments of our lives! ALSO, we get to sit down with the director and take a journey into his transition from documentary to narrative film, and the interesting approach he used!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/79fP1N7ouMs

It's back to the Festival scene, and thanks to the one, Cynthia Amsden, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ ventures to the 'Vancouver International Film Festival' (VIFF) for the first time!!!

Just one bit of coverage, BUT, this one is something special! We have a documentary that peels back the curtain on identity, cultural appropriation, stigmatization, and discrimination around tattoos in the Philippines. It also explores through the director, what it means to be Filipino in Canada and the Philippines. THEN, we sit down with the director of the film, and his producer, to really get some insights into the source of the feelings, why the documentary made sense, what it was like being back in the Philippines, and traveling to Buscalan. As well as the experience of being around Apo Whang-od and her very first apprentice Grace Palicas! We manage to squeeze in so much over the course of 67 minutes, so you REALLY won't want to miss this one!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/DrJjrTiqm0g

It's back to the Festival scene, and thanks to the one, Cynthia Amsden, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ ventures to the 'Vancouver International Film Festival' (VIFF) for the first time!!!

Just one bit of coverage, BUT, this one is something special! We have a documentary that peels back the curtain on identity, cultural appropriation, stigmatization, and discrimination around tattoos in the Philippines. It also explores through the director, what it means to be Filipino in Canada and the Philippines. THEN, we sit down with the director of the film, and his producer, to really get some insights into the source of the feelings, why the documentary made sense, what it was like being back in the Philippines, and traveling to Buscalan. As well as the experience of being around Apo Whang-od and her very first apprentice Grace Palicas! We manage to squeeze in so much over the course of 67 minutes, so you REALLY won't want to miss this one!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/DrJjrTiqm0g

Saturday night is 'Fight Night', and it promises high-octane action and nail-biting drama as we head back to Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.

On the night we have a stack of incredible fights (Don't listen to Dan Hardy!), there's a LOT on the line. We have a couple of debuts, some fighters potentially fighting for their tenure on the roster. There are veterans trying to show they still have it, and young guns looking to take that shine! We also have TWO re-matches, Robocop goes at The Hulk again, and then the Headline bout!!!

Like with the 'UFC 318' fight, this 'BMF' title clash is a rematch, and it is fire! So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 305) is ready to preview this intriguing card, so you can get ready for 'UFC 326: Holloway (c) vs Oliveira 2'!!!!

So, this Saturday night, the UFC goes from Houston, Texas to Mexico City, Mexico, for a potentially wild card!

There is a host of Mexican talent on display, and six fighters making their debut! I mean, things open up with John Wick against Van Wilder, as Damian Pinas & Wesley Schultz get busy. Regina Tarin & Javier Reyes also get to make that first walk, against Ernesta Kareckaitė & Douglas Silva de Andrade. On the 'Main Card' Imanol Rodríguez gets to show & prove against the tough Kevin Borjas. There's also fighters with everything on the line, as Erik Silva, Cristian Quiñonez, Macy Chiasson, José Daniel Medina & Daniel Zellhuber look to halt skids and maybe their exits from the promotion. BUT all eyes are definitely fixed on those final two bouts, as we ponder, has Marlon Vera gone as high as he can, and how far can David Martínez go!?! THEN, it might be short notice, but will Lone'er Kavanagh be the next shining prospect to show out, or will Brandon Moreno declare to the world, hunting season ain't done for 'The Assassin Baby'!!!!

With all this on deck, the Arena CDMX is the place to be at 17:00 ET, and @ChinCheckPod (ep 303) is the place to be right now, for your full fight breakdown of ‘UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh’. So sit back and let's get things rocking!!!

The UFC has packed things up, and Saturday night they'll be tearing things up inside the Toyota Center!

Every week there seems to be great match-ups, and the Texas crowd is most definitely in for a treat! We have Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani making his debut agains Phil Rowe and Josiah Harrell makes his debut against the surging Jacobe Smith. Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano screams finish f'sure and then in the feature bout we see if Dan Ige can stamp his experience on things or will Melquizael Costa rise to this next challenge! AND the last two fights, Geoff Neal vs Uroš Medić & Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez have the potential to be incredible!!!

We have 14 fights to breakdown, so whether you're in Houston or at home , @ChinCheckPod (ep 301) has you covered with the full ‘UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez’ preview!!!

Third week of fights and it’s back to Vegas, and the new look, new named Apex!

After two weeks of major names, Saturday night will be all about the rising stars and vets! With Jakub Wikłacz, Daniil Donchenko Javid & Farid Basharat all looking to memorable appearances. Seasoned vets such as Michał Oleksiejczuk, Marc-André Barriault, Alex Morono, Niko Price & Dustin Jacoby ready to seize the moment. THEN, our headliner has Mario Bautista & Vinicius Oliveira ready to stack their place in the Bantamweight hierarchy!

With crowds now in attendance to get the ‘Meta Apex’ rocking, @ChinCheckPod (ep 299) has the full ‘UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira’ preview to get you ready for an electric night!!!

How do you follow a UFC NE (numbered event).....with another UFC NE, that's how, baby! So the machine moves down under to the Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia for a card full of home talent and intriguing match-ups!!!

We're bringing you the full card breakdown and predictions from 'Early Prelims' through to the electrifying 'Co-main' and 'Headline event', featuring Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Dan Hooker and Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes!

Whether you're a seasoned MMA fan or new to the sport @ChinCheckPod (ep 297) will get you ready for ALL the excitement that 'UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2' is bound to deliver!!!!