The Rest Is Entertainment

Hosts Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond answer listener questions on graphic prop design, film premiere etiquette, and documentary tropes.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond explore the rise of the creator economy, noting that 39% of Americans now identify as content creators.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman address listener questions, starting with updates on the TV license fee QR code and the reunion of band E17.

Richard Osman hosts Bella Hull and Ivo Graham for a World Cup of TV theme tunes special.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss the massive box office success of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, dismissing pre-release culture war controversies.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman debate Christopher Nolan’s *Odyssey* runtime and the cultural debate over adaptations.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss Prince Harry’s failed phone hacking lawsuit against the Mail, analyzing the legal costs and implications for press freedom.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss whether artists should play hits at festivals, citing Becky Hill’s booing, and debate mismatched band names like Oasis and Destiny’s Child.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond analyze Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s massive Madison Square Garden wedding, debating its performative nature,…

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss the collapse of Madonna’s biopic, explaining how budget disputes and her controlling nature led to its cancellation despite significant pre-production costs.

In this bonus episode of The Rest Is Entertainment, hosts are joined by Maisie Adam and John Robbins for the World Cup of US Sitcoms.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman analyze *Love Island*’s global dominance, arguing that reality stars now hold more cultural power than traditional…

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman host a Q&A episode discussing the purpose of table reads in film and TV production, explaining how they help writers gauge pacing and audience reaction.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss Amazon dropping the Sam Altman biopic *Artificial* due to its critical portrayal of tech leaders, highlighting industry self-censorship.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman interview Tom Hanks at Claridge’s for a Q&A episode.

Hosts Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond discuss the World Cup’s shift toward social media consumption and viral punditry, noting how this benefits platforms like Netflix.

Hosts Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond interview Steven Spielberg, who answers listener questions about his new film *Disclosure*.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss the backlash against Stephen Bartlett’s comments on alcohol and wellness tracking, analyzing his rise in the…

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss the archival footage in the Kylie Minogue documentary and speculate on overlooked literary characters like Judy Poovey from *The Secret History*.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss the massive box office success of the horror films *The Backrooms* and *Obsession*, highlighting how young, internet-native directors are reshaping cinema.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman address listener feedback on their previous Bond theme debate, revealing a poll where Adele’s "Skyfall" topped the list.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond discuss the sexual assault allegations against *Married at First Sight*, analyzing the production company’s duty of…

Hosts Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss celebrity riders, the appeal of American comedy roasts, and why US game shows film in the UK.

Marina Hyde and pollster James Kanagasuri analyze the "trad wife" trend, tracing its origins from internet memes to a mainstream cultural phenomenon.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond discuss Elon Musk’s outrage over Christopher Nolan casting Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, debating the validity of such cultural criticism.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman interview Sir Paul McCartney at Abbey Road Studios to celebrate his new album, *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss the rise of "nepo babies," criticizing Harper Beckham’s skincare launch and Northwest’s music release as exploitative.

Marina Hyde and Richard Osmond address listener questions, starting with Osmond’s explanation of the BBC’s controversial decision to interrupt live Snooker coverage for *House of Games*.

Richard and Marina welcome Dom Sandbrook from The Rest Is History to discuss his new podcast, The Book Club.