Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast

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Our Fond Farewell with Eddie Hamilton (Editor, "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning") Jul 25, 2025

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Well, we’ve nabbed the NOC list, defeated the Entity and are ready for our next mission. And to close out “Light the Fuse – The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast,” we’re joined by our dear friend and one of our favorite guests, editor Eddie Hamilton. We get into the making of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” and whether or not he’ll still be our friend. Thanks for the memories!

Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/

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Katy O’Brian from “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” Jul 18, 2025

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This week, we are joined by the wonderful Katy O’Brian, who plays Kodiak, a U.S. Navy diver on the USS Ohio in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (in theaters now). We talk about the submarine’s unchecked sexual energy, making sure the shower was warm enough for Tom Cruise and why she’s never been in a fight onscreen.

Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/

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Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen Dive Deep on "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" Jun 13, 2025

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We’re going deep on “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” like traveling-to-the-Sevastopol deep, with writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and writer Erik Jendresen. Learn how they changed course on the eighth “Mission: Impossible” installment, what it was like putting the film together and where they go from here.

Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/https://www.missionimpossible.com/

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The Cast of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" (Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis and Angela Bassett) May 30, 2025

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With “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” in theaters now, we sat down with the stars of the film – Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis and Angela Bassett – to talk about what it was like bringing the entire saga full circle. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to love this cast as much as we do.

Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/

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Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie Talk “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” May 23, 2025

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Of course we’re back! And this week we’re talking with Tom Cruise and writer/director Christopher McQuarrie about “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (in theaters now). Go inside the new movie with the people responsible. Don’t worry, we won’t get into spoilers. And just remember – pressure is a privilege!

Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Get tickets now! https://www.missionimpossible.com/

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"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" New Trailer Reaction + CinemaCon Surprises Apr 05, 2025

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We’re back with a special episode, live and direct from Las Vegas! We break down the new “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” trailer and discuss Tom Cruise giving Christopher McQuarrie the CinemaCon Director of the Year Award! Come with us, won’t you?

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The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning" Apr 04, 2025

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With “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning,” the series went above and beyond, featuring one of Tom Cruise’s most death-defying stunts and a climactic train chase for the ages. Learn how they pulled it off from the cast (including Tom Cruise) and crew of this amazing installment.

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The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" Mar 28, 2025

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“Mission: Impossible - Fallout” took the world by storm, and we’re taking an epic look at how the movie came together – every skydiving, bike-riding, helicopter-flying minute of it. Featuring writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, editor Eddie Hamilton and many more.

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The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (Part Two) Mar 21, 2025

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We’re back with the second half of our truly epic look inside the making of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” In this installment, you’ll hear from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, cinematographer Robert Elswit and many more. Whatever your favorite part of the movie is, we’re breaking it down.

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The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (Part One) Mar 20, 2025

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Ever wanted to know what went into the making of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation?” Well, we’re here to tell the complete story of how the movie came together, with commentary from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, editor Eddie Hamilton and many, many more. And stay tuned for Part 2!

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