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 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 for Madonna is patronizing, comparing Confessions II to Confessions on a Dance Floor, noting the earlier…
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 5, Michael, Super Mario Galaxy) and note multiple billion-dollar releases, with Avengers Doomsday,…
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 later episode on Charli XCX and Madonna albums). They discuss Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, including…
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 Grogu taking odd jobs across the galaxy—and says it recaptures the feeling of childhood Star Wars,…
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. They credit its popularity to horror's reliability, the film's layered themes—especially agency and a…
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 themes of materialism, relationships, and societal expectations. The hosts compare it to Song's previous…
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 tone. The conversation covers its box office success, the film's rehabilitation of the 'Fantastic…
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 hosts, who appreciate its strong points, such as the casting of David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel…
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 delve into the controversies surrounding the Glastonbury Festival, addressing political stances and…
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 in-depth discussion about mixed reactions to 'Ironheart' and critical commentary on 'Captain America:…
