Dogg Day Afternoon (ft. Mary Steenburgen; and Tom Hiddleston)
Jul 24, 2026 · 1h 37m
Summary
Hosted by Helen O'Hara with James Dyer and Amon, this episode discusses best dog movies, potential myth adaptations like the Cattle Raid of Cooley, and fan theories for Avengers: Doomsday. The hosts also analyze Ludwig Göransson’s scoring streak and the state of current cinema. Chris Hewitt joins from San Diego Comic-Con to introduce an interview with Mary Steenburgen about her new film The Dink, her pickleball hobby, and her late-career musical journey.
Topics discussed
Intro, host changes, and best dog movies discussion
Argos in The Odyssey and Cú Chulainn mythology
Film dregs, shark movies, and Avengers Doomsday theories
Interview with Mary Steenburgen on pickleball and music
God of War casting, Other Mummy, Clayface, and Dune 2
Obituaries for Brenda Fricker and Kayleigh Hottle
Interview with Tom Hiddleston on Pompeii documentary
Reviews of Deepwater, The Instigators, and The Dink
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