Is Paul Dano OK?

Welcome to Is Paul Dano OK? The show where we discuss the numerous artistic endeavours of the actor, director, screenwriter, producer, author, and musician, Paul Franklin Dano. s05 Greers s07 Won't You Take Me To... Clancy Brown? s08 Weisz City s09 Hiro Worship s011 CCH Podcast s012 House of Tucci

Bonus 39: A Midsummer Night's Dream (with LJ Parker) 12/01/2025

Bonus 39: A Midsummer Night's Dream (with LJ Parker) Matt and Daryl welcome fellow podcaster (and quiz team member), LJ to the 1999 big screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. LJ is co-host of Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast. You can find the show via all good podcatchers. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/39227995

Conclave (with Dave Corkery) 11/24/2025

Conclave (with Dave Corkery) Matt and Daryl were joined by Dave Corkery, co-host of the excellent The Cinemile podcast, to discuss Edward Berger's 2024 film, Conclave. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/39143650

Burlesque (with Ariane Anindita) 11/17/2025

Burlesque (with Ariane Anindita) Joining Matt and Daryl as they take to the stage in their sparkly costumes is writer, stand-up comedian, musician, and filmmmaker, Ariane Anindita. . You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/39051885

The Impostors (with Chris Connor) 11/10/2025

The Impostors (with Chris Connor) Discussing Stanley Tucci's sophomore directorial feature, Matt and Daryl are joined by writer and podcaster, Chris Connor. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/38970480

Easy A (with Sabrina Barr) 11/03/2025

Easy A (with Sabrina Barr) Matt and Daryl enter the House of Tucci with returning (awesome) guest Sabrina Barr to discuss Easy A. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/38885880

Bonus 38: CCH Podcast wrap up + House of Tucci primer 10/05/2025

Bonus 38: CCH Podcast wrap up + House of Tucci primer Recorded while summer was still a thing, Matt and Daryl bid adieu to CCH Podcast and pick up their keys to House of Tucci, an entire podcast season devoted to the cinematic, televisual, and culinary delights of one Stanley Tucci. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/38472510

Bonus 37 - Is CCH Pounder OK? (interview) 08/17/2025

Bonus 37 - Is CCH Pounder OK? (interview) For the final episode of CCH Podcast, Matt and Daryl were honoured to be in the presence of the incredible, CCH Pounder! You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/37833500

Bonus 36: The Shield (with Liam Dempsey) 07/21/2025

Bonus 36: The Shield (with Liam Dempsey) Matt and Daryl are joined by podcaster and film critic, Liam Dempsey to investigate all seven seasons of The Shield, in which CCH Pounder plays Claudette Wyms. NOTE: Please excuse Daryl's audio There was an issue that has since been resolved for future episodes. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/37478775

Avatar (with Shaun Alexander) 07/13/2025

Avatar (with Shaun Alexander) Matt and Daryl finally make it to Pandora where they're joined by Avatar specialist and all-round James Cameron enthusiast, Shaun Alexander, host of the SIVAKO: The Avatar Podcast. You can find his podcast available via all good pod-catchers. Please note: Out of respect, Daryl and Matt kept their Smurfs jokes to a minimum as they were feeling especially blue this episode. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/37304230

Rustin (with Natalia Albin) 07/07/2025

Rustin (with Natalia Albin) To discuss George C. Wolfe's 2023 film, Rustin, Matt and Daryl are joined by film writer, branding & design specialist, Natalia Albin. You can find Natalia's works You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/37304190

Orphan (with Kat Hughes) 06/29/2025

Orphan (with Kat Hughes) Delivering hammer blows to Matt and Daryl's head this week is returning guest, Kat Hughes. She popped in to discuss her CCH Pounder credentials and the 2009 horror, Orphan. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36889450

Robocop 3 (with Matthew Turner) 06/18/2025

Robocop 3 (with Matthew Turner) Back once again (but this time with a jet pack and detachable appendages), film critic and podcaster Matthew Turner chats all things Robocop 3 with Matt and Daryl. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36888510

Bonus 35: Psycho IV (with Daisy Victoria Edwards) 06/08/2025

Bonus 35: Psycho IV (with Daisy Victoria Edwards) This time around, Daisy Edwards returns with the taxidermied bodies of Matt and Daryl, to discuss Psycho IV, the perculiar legacy of the Psycho franchise, and why CCH Pounder should've been present in the third act! You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36887975

Postcards From the Edge (with Rafa Sales Ross) 06/01/2025

Postcards From the Edge (with Rafa Sales Ross) Joining Matt and Daryl on their long hard road out of rehab is the multi-talented critic, journalist, programmer and host Rafa Sales Ross. She's here to discuss one of her favourite films, Postcards From the Edge. You can find a link to Rafa's work You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36519970

Face/Off (with Darryl Edge) 05/25/2025

Face/Off (with Darryl Edge) Matt and Daryl team up with Nicolas Cage (and Willem Dafoe) expert Darryl Edge to tackle one of the greatest action flicks of the Nineties, John Woo's Face/ Off. Darryl is the host of the Cage Rage podcast, and co-host of the Getting Dafoe You podcast. These are available via all good podcatchers, and they are a thorough recommend from Team Dano! You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36517915

All That Jazz (with Alistair Ryder) 05/18/2025

All That Jazz (with Alistair Ryder) While Pounder may only appear fleetingly in All That Jazz, she certainly makes an impression. Joining Matt and Daryl to discuss CCH Pounder's silver screen debut is the fiendlishly talented and thought-provoking critic, Alistair Ryder. You can find Ali's work all over but You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36517695

Bagdad Cafe (with Ros Try-Hane) 05/11/2025

Bagdad Cafe (with Ros Try-Hane) For the first episode of CCH Podcast, Matt and Daryl are joined by the rather brilliant Ros Try-Hane of Liquid Marmalade to discuss Percy Adlon's 1987 film, Bagdad Cafe. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36517550

Bonus 34: Dano Wrap Up + CCH Pounder Primer 04/27/2025

Bonus 34: Dano Wrap Up + CCH Pounder Primer Matt and Daryl wave teary goodbyes to the last Paul Dano season for a while (pssst... Paul. Please do more things) and give a warm Hello to the upcoming CCH Pounder season, CCH Podcast. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on . Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/36279920

Pantheon 02/03/2025

Pantheon For the final episode of the season, Matt and Daryl upload their brains into the AMC+ aninmated science fiction show, Pantheon. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/35119535

Spaceman (with Fay Watson) 01/27/2025

Spaceman (with Fay Watson) For Paul Dano's most recent film, Matt and Daryl embark on a mission out into the far reaches of the solar system with only Fay Watson's alien spider for company. Fay is deputy entertainment editor at Total Film, and did not disclose her feelings on Nutella at time of recording. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/35008875

Bonus 33: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - Five Easy Pieces (with Clara Hill) 01/20/2025

Bonus 33: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - Five Easy Pieces (with Clara Hill) The final bonus for s10 sees Clara Hill return with Matt and Daryl to discuss Paul Dano's fourth and final Letterboxd favourite film, Five Easy Pieces (1970). You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/34827875

Bonus 32: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - Dumb and Dumber (with Clara Hill) 01/13/2025

Bonus 32: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - Dumb and Dumber (with Clara Hill) Kicking off the new year with the third of Paul Dano's four Letterboxd picks, Matt and Daryl are joined by film writer, Clara Hill to discuss Dumb and Dumber (1994). You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/34827630

Bonus 31: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - A Brighter Summer Day (with Iana Murray) 12/23/2024

Bonus 31: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - A Brighter Summer Day (with Iana Murray) During the junket for Spaceman, Paul Dano revealed his Favourite Four Films for Letterboxd. Matt and Daryl are joined by returning legend, Iana Murray to discuss two of those picks. The first was Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (2002). The second is Edward yang's A Brighter Summer Day (1991). Here's a link to Iana's You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/34489200

Bonus 30: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - Punch-Drunk Love (with Iana Murray) 12/16/2024

Bonus 30: Paul Dano's Letterboxd Favourite Four - Punch-Drunk Love (with Iana Murray) During the junket for Spaceman, Paul Dano revealed his Favourite Four Films for Letterboxd. Matt and Daryl are joined by returning legend, Iana Murray to discuss two of those picks. First up... Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (2002). Here's a link to Iana's You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/34452925

Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Fantasmas, and SNL (with Rebecca Shortall) 12/09/2024

Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Fantasmas, and SNL (with Rebecca Shortall) On this episode, Matt and Daryl are joined by returning guest, comedian/ writer Rebecca Shortall to discuss Paul Dano's appearances in Amazon's Mr. & Mr's Smith (2024), Julio Torres' Fantasmas (2024), and his lil' cameo in Zoë Kravitz's SNL skit (2022). If you enjoyed this episode, check out Rebecca on the s02e07 episode on The Extra Man, and the s05e04 Greers episode on Jawbreaker! You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/34344255

Paul Dano's The Riddler: Year One (with Liam H Dempsey and Stephen Trumble) 12/02/2024

Paul Dano's The Riddler: Year One (with Liam H Dempsey and Stephen Trumble) On this episode Matt and Daryl are joined by podcaster and critic, Liam H Dempsey, and artist, filmmaker, and comedian, Stephen Trumble to discuss Paul Dano's first foray into writing comics. His 2022/23 series, The Riddler: Year One (with artwork from Stevan Subic). You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble. Yeah, this week's guest) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/34169725

Dumb Money (with Esmé Holden) 11/25/2024

Dumb Money (with Esmé Holden) Back once again with the ill behaviour, Matt and Daryl are ready to tackle another Dano'centric season. Luckily they're joined by film writer, Esmé Holden to discuss Dano's 2023 offering, Dumb Money. . You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/34127171

Bonus 29: Hiro Worship Wrap Up 10/28/2024

Bonus 29: Hiro Worship Wrap Up Matt and Daryl say goodbye to the legendary Hiroyuki Sanada. They reflect upon the season's highs, lows, and deviations, speculating on where Sanada will go next now he's got all of that well deserved Shōgun juice. mmmm... Shōgun juice You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at Matt and Daryl will be back soon with Season 10, and a return to Paul Dano! /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/33632662

Bonus 28: Shōgun at the Emmys 09/22/2024

Bonus 28: Shōgun at the Emmys This time around, Matt and Daryl talk through Shōgun's historic performance at the Primetime Emmy Awards. The nominations, the wins, and where it could all lead for actor/ producer, Hiroyuki Sanada. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/33160177

Bullet Train (with Megan Robinson) 09/01/2024

Bullet Train (with Megan Robinson) Duking it out on David Leitch's Bullet Train are Matt, Daryl, and special guest Megan Robinson. Megan is a copy editor and staff writer over at Film Cred, as well as writing for other publications too. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our . We also have our intro themes and interludes over on . The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at /episode/index/show/ispauldanook/id/32856427

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