Steve Coogan

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Appears On

Pop Culture Happy Hour The Rewatchables The Watch Kermode & Mayo’s Take Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman Bad Friends

Episode Appearances

Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 15, 2026

Obsession and What’s Making Us Happy

“Plays training officer in 'Legends' British crime series, praised for straight dramatic performance”

Romantic comedy trope deconstruction in horrorConsent and wish-fulfillment narrativesToxic relationships and mental illness in film

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The Rewatchables · May 12, 2026

‘Tropic Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

“Played director Damien Cockburn; character inspired by Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau experience”

Satirical comedy and cultural boundaries in 2008 vs. 2024Method acting in Hollywood and its excessesOscar-bait filmmaking and prestige cinema tropes

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The Watch · May 11, 2026

‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 5 and the ‘Cape Fear’ Trailer. Plus, Why ‘Legends’ Is Crime Drama Excellence.

“Playing lead role in Netflix's Legends; discussed for commanding screen presence and subversive casting choice”

Euphoria Season 3 Episode 5 analysis and visual storytellingApple TV+ Cape Fear adaptation and prestige thriller strategyNBC Peacock Crystal Lake (Friday the 13th prequel) development history

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Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Apr 30, 2026

Does THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 rock the sequel trend? + STEVE COOGAN

“Guest discussing his new Netflix series Legends and recent film roles”

Film sequel developmentBiographical film ethicsIndependent filmmaking

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Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman · Jan 28, 2026

Sona Movsesian 7.0

“Actor/comedian known for Alan Partridge and The Trip, discussed by Rick's assistant Duncan”

Home Loss and Rebuilding After Natural DisastersPersonal Essay Writing and JournalismLong-term Friendship Dynamics

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Bad Friends · Jan 5, 2026

Egg Roll Takes a Ride

“British actor and comedian praised for talent in 24 Hour Party People film”

Stand-up comedy tour scheduling and logisticsCharity work and volunteer engagement (Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters)Relationship dynamics and marriage satisfaction

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