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Oct 6, 2025 1 hr 28 min

EP 159: The Smashing Machine (2025)

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The Smashing Machine is Benny Safdie’s debut solo feature starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, a championship caliber figure in the early days of UFC. The film follows his rise and fall as well as his relationship with then girlfriend Dawn played by Emily Blunt. Subscribe: The Rolling Tape Patreon Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Follow our team online: Cameron Ritter on Letterboxd, Instagram, X, and TikTok Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and X Timmy Lee on Letterboxd, X, and YouTube Adam Patla on Letterboxd, Instagram, Bluesky, X, TikTok, and YouTube Have questions? Email [email protected] Credits: Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley Artwork by Danny Jarabek Edited by Danny Jarabek Support the show Subscribe for Early Access and Video: The Rolling Tape Patreon Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Have questions? Email [email protected] Podcast Website Link Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com Social Platforms on Linktree Credits: Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent Artwork: Danny Jarabek Editor: Danny Jarabek Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

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The Smashing Machine is Benny Safdie’s debut solo feature starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, a championship caliber figure in the early days of UFC. The film follows his rise and fall as well as his relationship with then girlfriend Dawn played by Emily Blunt. Subscribe: The Rolling Tape Patreon Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Follow our team online: Cameron Ritter on Letterboxd, Instagram, X, and TikTok Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and X...

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