Is Taylor Swift Punching Down?

The Rest Is Entertainment

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🗓️ 6 October 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Why is Taylor Swift gunning for fellow popstar Charli xcx? Is the era of big Broadway musicals over? Will Mel Gibson's sequel to Passion Of The Christ resurrect his reputation? Taylor Swift has released another blockbuster album, teaming up with Swedish hitmaker Max Martin again. But can the world's biggest popstar stay on-top forever? New York theatres are in big trouble, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess Broadway's failure to make musicals pay. More than 20 years later, Mel Gibson is directing a sequel to his 2004 biblical epic 'The Passion Of The Christ'. Marina charts Hollywood's continued obsession with Christ in cinemas. Recommendations: Marina: One Battle After Another Richard: Grand Designs (Channel 4) Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Charlie Rodwell Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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