44 episodes

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. See "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” now playing exclusively in theaters.

Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast Paramount Pictures

    • TV & Film
    • 4.9 • 334 Ratings

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. See "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” now playing exclusively in theaters.

    Putting "Airplane!" Together with Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker (Part One)

    Putting "Airplane!" Together with Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker (Part One)

    We are really joined by The Directors this week – directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, otherwise known as ZAZ. This week we dive deep into the making of their immortal comedy classic “Airplane!.” Learn about the movie’s connection to “Mission: Impossible” and so much more. It’s a gas!
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    • 45 min
    Revisiting Lorne Balfe

    Revisiting Lorne Balfe

    Lorne Balfe’s score for “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is an all-time classic, so you can imagine how thrilled we were to talk to the composer about how it all came together. Learn his inspiration for unforgettable cues and how composing the music was its own (almost) impossible mission.
    This episode was originally released in October 2018.
    You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now.
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Partying On with "Wayne's World" Director Penelope Spheeris (Part Two)

    Partying On with "Wayne's World" Director Penelope Spheeris (Part Two)

    “Wayne’s World” director Penelope Spheeris shares the secret to making a movie based on a “Saturday Night Live" sketch, discusses whether it's true Dana Carvey wanted to quit before filming started, and reveals whether or not the headbanging was improvised. Plus, get bonus stories about Alice Cooper and the late, great Chris Farley. It rocks.
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    • 41 min
    Rocking Out with "Wayne's World" Director Penelope Spheeris (Part One)

    Rocking Out with "Wayne's World" Director Penelope Spheeris (Part One)

    On the first installment of our miniseries, The Directors, we chat with director Penelope Spheeris, director of “Wayne’s World.” We discuss how she boarded the project, how her background making music documentaries informed her directorial choices, and get great stories about Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Party on!
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    • 42 min
    Introducing: Light the Fuse Presents: The Directors

    Introducing: Light the Fuse Presents: The Directors

    In our very first miniseries, “The Directors,” we talk to filmmakers who have made truly iconic Paramount movies to find out what that process was like, getting all of the details and juicy tidbits that only we can. From Penelope Spheeris to Alexander Payne, it’s an unforgettable trip through cinema history. Starting March 12th, new episodes every Tuesday!
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    • 50 sec
    Revisiting Our 100th Episode with Christopher McQuarrie, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, and Lorne Balfe

    Revisiting Our 100th Episode with Christopher McQuarrie, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, and Lorne Balfe

    They said it couldn’t be done, but we proved the doubters wrong. This is our 100th episode spectacular. And if that’s confusing, well, that’s okay, because this was from the original version of the show. All you need to know is that we are joined by Christopher McQuarrie, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell and Lorne Balfe. Also: it’s totally unpredictable and so much fun. Join us, won’t you?
    This episode was originally released in May 2020.
    You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now.
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    • 2 hr 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
334 Ratings

334 Ratings

Ava AKA Gunter ,

Mission Impossible

I’m loving this podcast you guys are amazing and the Mission Impossible movies are my favorite group of movies I watch them pretty much all the time!❤️

Tim Dammer ,

🎥

Charles and Drew are great hosts and this show is really for anyone interested in filmmaking. They have great guests and get good details on how these movies become possible. Also, I really enjoy their pre/post-interview banter and their laughs are contagious.
Keep up the good work!

Missionmaster ,

Awesome!

I love this podcast because I love mission impossible and I can’t get enough information about the series! I love this franchise and I live all of the behind the scene info. Definitely need to watch if you are a diehard mission impossible fan like me

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