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Transatlantic Rebels
by Jesal Padania
Two guys - Jesal from the UK and Rochard from America - host a weekly podcast to discuss various albums, films, books and TV shows in depth.
Episodes
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181: Madonna "Confessions II" and Charli XCX "Music, Fashion, Film" (2026)
Transatlantic Rebels 10th Anniversary: Madonna's Confessions II and Charli XCX's Music, Fashion, Film On the Transatlantic Rebels podcast 10th anniversary episode, the hosts discuss two major 2026 albums: Madonna's Confessions II and Charli XCX's Music, Fashion, Film. They debate whether praise…
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180: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review! The Transatlantic Rebels hosts, Jesal and Rochard, discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day as the current biggest film in the world and praise it as the best Tom Holland Spider-Man, predicting it could reach $2 billion. They rank other top films (The Odyssey, Toy Story...
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179: The Odyssey (2026)
Transatlantic Rebels 10th Anniversary: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Debate Jesal and co-host Rochard celebrate the Transatlantic Rebels podcast's 10th anniversary with three special episodes covering major 2026 releases, starting with films The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (with a…
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178: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
Mandalorian & Grogu: Let Star Wars Be a Kids' Adventure (Plus Marvel Parenting Moments) On the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard debate the new film "Star Wars: Grogu," a Mandalorian TV-to-film adventure. Rochard argues the movie delivers exactly what it promises—Mando and…
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177: Obsession (2026)
Why 'Obsession' Became 2026's Viral Horror Hit (and What Hollywood Will Get Wrong About It) On the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss 2026's viral low-budget horror sensation Obsession, noting its sold-out UK screenings and surprising success against major releases.…
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176: Materialists (2025)
Materialists: A Deep Dive into Celine Song's New Film In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss Celine Song's second film, 'Materialists.' They explore how the movie defies the traditional rom-com label, presenting a romantic drama laden with complex...
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175: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
The Transatlantic Rebels Podcast: Deep Dive into The Fantastic Four! In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard dive into the recent Marvel film 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' They discuss the movie's self-contained nature, strong performances, and consistent...
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174: Superman (2025)
Superman 2025: Trans-Atlantic Rebels Podcast Review In this episode of the Trans-Atlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss the latest reboot of the DC Universe, Superman 2025, directed and written by James Gunn. Released a few months ago, the film receives a mixed critique from the...
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173: Music in 2025
Deep Dive into Little Simz, Hip-Hop Culture, and Glastonbury Politics! In this Transatlantic Rebels Podcast episode, we explore various dimensions of contemporary music and culture. The discussion starts with the reception of Little Simz's album and the reactions to her satirical single. We also...
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172: Marvel 2025 - Captain America 4, Thunderbolts, Ironheart...
2025: Marvel Films & TV Shows, Sinners Movie Analysis, and the State of Cinema! In this Transatlantic Rebels Podcast episode, we dive into a comprehensive review of the MCU Films & TV shows watched this year, including 'Spider-Man: Neighborhood,' 'Daredevil,' 'Iron Heart,' and others. There's an...
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171: Andor (Season 2 - 2025)
In-Depth Discussion on 'Andor' and Star Wars Universe Join the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast as we delve into an extensive discussion about the 'Andor' series and its place within the Star Wars universe. We compare its seasons, examine its narrative structure, common themes, and the significance…
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170: Films & TV Shows Half Year Catch Up
In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard reconnect after a long hiatus to discuss various TV shows and films they've experienced over the past year. They delve into personal updates, the benefits of a media blackout, and reviews on streaming services like MUBI....
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Money Talks Ep.6 - Cryptocurrency with Premz
Welcome back to another Bonus Episode of Money Talks (Episode 6) with our very good friend to the show, Premz (@PremzOnline) - recorded on 18/11/24. The hosts, Jesal and Premz, stir up an engaging discussion on the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market throughout the new bull market. The…
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169: The State of Marvel in 2024: Changes and Challenges
The State of Marvel in 2024: Changes and Challenges. In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, Jesal and Rochard discuss the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as of 2024. The podcast covers various topics including the release of X-Men 97, Echo, Deadpool, and...
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168: "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024)
In-Depth Review of Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard delve into the newly released 'Deadpool and Wolverine' film. They discuss their personal takes on the movie, highlighting its appeal largely to Deadpool fans while…
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167: Dissecting Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' (2024)
Dissecting Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' (2024). In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard delve into Eminem's latest album, 'The Death of Slim Shady', released on July 12th, 2024. They discuss the polarizing reception of the album, its concept, and…
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166: Kendrick Lamar Vs Drake: The Greatest Hip-Hop Beef of All Time?
Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake - The Greatest Hip-Hop Beef of All Time? In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard analyze the intense rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that dominated the months of May, June, and July. After a hiatus, the hosts catch up on...
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Money Talks Ep.5 - Cryptocurrency with Premz
Welcome back to another Bonus Episode of Money Talks (Episode 5) with our very good friend to the show, Premz (@PremzOnline) - recorded on 22/11/22. The hosts, Jesal and Premz, stir up an engaging discussion on the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market throughout the recent bear market, focusing…
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165: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" (2023)
In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss the latest "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" movie, the sequel to "Into the Spider-Verse" from 2018. They reflect on the impact of the pandemic on the movie's release schedule and assert their positive…
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164: All Saints
In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard delve into the history and influence of the iconic girl group, All Saints. They discuss the group's surprising popularity in Europe and other parts of the world versus their relative obscurity in the United States…
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163: 2023 Wrap Up
On this episode Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard wrap up their favorite 2023 films across different genres - picking out 'Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret', 'They Cloned Tyrone', 'Polite Society', 'May, December', 'The Blackening', and 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'...
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162: "Loki - Season 2" (2023)
Transatlantic Rebels Podcast: A Deep-Dive into 'Loki' Season Two In this episode of Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss season two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) show 'Loki'. They share their thoughts on the standout characters and performances, with particular...
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161: "The Marvels" (2023)
The Transatlantic Rebels Discuss 'The Marvels': Review and Analysis In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard engage in a comprehensive review and analysis of 'The Marvels', the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sequel to 'Captain...
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160: The State of Marvel in 2023 (MCU)
The State of Marvel: A Transatlantic Rebels Podcast Discussion In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss the current status of the Marvel Universe. They delve into key current events, such as Jonathan Majors' upcoming trial and the potential implications...
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159: "Black Mirror - Season 6" (2023)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 159 is here. This time, we're taking a look at the brand new Season 6 of cult TV hit, "Black Mirror". There are 5 episodes of varying quality/taste and we review each one, including a score out of 5. Black Mirror rarely fails to provoke interesting...
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158: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." (2023)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 158 is here. This time, we're taking a look at a fantastic new film adaptation of a beloved 1970 novel - "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." (Or as Jesal keeps calling it, "OMG It's Me, Margaret"). It's a coming of age comedy/drama film directed by...
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157: "Beef" (Netflix 2023)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 157 is here. This time, we're taking a lot at the brand new A24 produced TV series "Beef" on Netflix. It's a comedy/drama series starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, and is definitely worth your time. ---------------------- Jesal is from the UK, and…
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156: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" (2023)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 156 is here. This time, we're diving back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reviewing the 32nd MCU film - "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3". It's one of our famed and acclaimed long-forms into what we felt worked well... and some of the controversy...
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155: "The Mandalorian" (Season 3)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 155 is here. This time, we're discussing the third season of "The Mandalorian" - the Star Wars TV show which has taken the world by storm. There is so much to talk about (YES) from Grogu (YES) to the incredible arc of Bo-Katan (YES) to Moff Gideon (NO)…
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154: "Andor" (Season 1)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 154 is here. This time, we're discussing the first season of "Andor" - the Star Wars TV show which is an off-shoot of the off-shoot "Rogue One". It's also arguably the first fully "for grown ups" Star Wars show, so there's definitely plenty to talk…
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153: "Air" (2023)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 153 is here. This time, talking about the brand new film "Air" - directed by Ben Affleck, starring his old chum Matt Damon, as well as Viola Davis and other fantastic actors. It's an interesting take upon Michael Jordan's Nike deal with a lot of...
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152: Star Wars Celebration 2023 Review & Announcements
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 152 is here. This time, we're discussing the latest Star Wars Celebration 2023, held in London for the first time ever - and Jesal was fortunate enough to be THERE! We talk about how the day was, including the best parts and various community aspects. We...
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151: M.I.A. - "Mata" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 151 is here. This time, we're responding the floods of messages asking us to cover the latest M.I.A. album "Mata" (2022). Apologies in advance for not being our usual 2 hour forensic deep dive but oh, boy.... This was a wild review - in more ways than…
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150: "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" (2021)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 150 is here. This time, we're highlighting a truly wonderful and charming film called "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" (2021). There's a lot to cover, and don't forget to let us know your thoughts! ---------------------- Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard...
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149: "The Whale" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 149 is here. This time, taking a look at the latest Darren Aronofsky film, "The Whale" (2022). There's a lot to cover, and don't forget to let us know your thoughts! ---------------------- Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to…
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148: "The Fabelmans" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 148 is here. This time, talking about the latest Steven Spielberg film "The Fabelmans" (2022). It's an excellently crafted and semi-autobiographical film, with some interesting talking points. ---------------------- Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is...
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147: "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" (2023)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 147 is here. This time, we're diving back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reviewing the 31st MCU film - "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania". It's one of our famed and acclaimed long-forms into what we felt worked well... and what maybe didn't…
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146: Favourite Films, TV Shows and Albums of 2022
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 146 is here. This time, we're rounding up 2022 and highlighting our Top 10 films of the year. We also look back on some of our favourite TV shows, as well as the albums we loved listening to. So if you're in need of inspiration, this is the podcast to...
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145: "RRR" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 145 is here. This time, we're looking back at an incredible Indian film released earlier this year, "RRR". It's taken the film world by storm, both critically and commercially and is an absolute riot of a film. Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from...
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146: "The Woman King" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 146 is here. This time, we're looking at a fascinating film released earlier this year, "The Woman King". Starring Viola Davis and John Boyega, it's a Braveheart-style epic well worth your time. Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like…
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147: "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 147 is here. This time, we're looking at the recent - and gigantic - film released in the past couple of weeks, "Avatar: The Way of Water". Directed by James Cameron, and a full 13 years after the original, this follow-up is kicking off a sequence of...
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144: "She-Hulk", "Ms. Marvel" and "Thor: Love and Thunder" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels... Episode 144 is here. This time, we're catching up on some of Marvel's Phase 4 content... "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" was incredibly divisive and we delve into our feelings on it. Looking at "Ms. Marvel" from a South Asian perspective is fun - and the show itself...
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143: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels, back for Season 8... Episode 143 is here. It's the brand new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie - and the final one of MCU Phase 4... "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is the incredibly moving sequel to 2018's "Black Panther" - and there is SO much to discuss. Rest in...
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142: "Moon Knight" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels. Episode 142 is here. It's the recent Marvel TV Show featuring a stellar performance from Oscar Isaac. "Moon Knight" has a lot going for it, and we discuss what worked well about it - and whether weekly episodes are the right strategy moving forward. Jesal is from...
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141: "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels. Episode 141 is here. We are diving back in the MCU. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is the sequel to "Doctor Strange" and the continuation of this Marvel saga. We discuss many aspects of the Sam Raimi-helmed film and what might be coming next. Jesal…
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140: "Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels. Episode 140 is here. It's the brand new joint from 'Daniels' featuring a tour de force performance from Michelle Yeoh... "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is possibly our favourite film of 2022, thus far! We discuss many positive aspects of the film and what…
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139: "Top Gun: Maverick" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels. Episode 139 is here. After 36 long years, Tom Cruise is back in this sequel to the 1986 classic - it's time for "Top Gun: Maverick" baby! We discuss many positive aspects of the film and why blockbusters need to aspire to be more like it moving forward. Jesal is...
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138: Kendrick Lamar - "Mr Morale and the Big Steppers" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels. Episode 138 is here. After 1855 days, he's back with his brand new album "Mr Morale and the Big Steppers". We discuss the album itself, what we liked (and didn't), the Rosalia effect and what may lie next for Kendrick Lamar. Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is…
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137: "The Book of Boba Fett" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels. Episode 137 is here. And in place of "The Mandalorian" Season 3, Disney Plus chose to throw some shine on one of the Prequels characters - Boba Fett. We discuss many positive aspects of TV show and why one of the episodes, in particular, was so groundbreaking (big...
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136: "The Batman" (2022)
We are the Transatlantic Rebels. Episode 136 is here - it's time to get dark, moody and nocturnal. This time, we are covering the latest DC film "The Batman" (2022) and discuss many aspects of the 3 hour epic. There is much to talk about: does R-Patz break a smile at any point? Why did I need...
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How many episodes does Transatlantic Rebels have?
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What is Transatlantic Rebels about?
Two guys - Jesal from the UK and Rochard from America - host a weekly podcast to discuss various albums, films, books and TV shows in depth.
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Transatlantic Rebels is created and hosted by Jesal Padania.
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