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Episode 284 - Rush
Category: TV & Film
Duration: 02:32:09
Publish Date: 2025-06-24 00:00:00
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“The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting duo – Ian & Liam – as we rev the engines, grip the wheel, and go full throttle into our 284th episode with a look at Ron Howard’s high-octane drama Rush (2013). We’re trading poisoned apples for podium finishes as we dive into one of Formula 1’s greatest real-life rivalries:

  • What is it about films that explore the pursuit of greatness that gets our hearts racing every time?
  • We break down why stories with duelling personalities—like Hunt and Lauda—are so compelling, especially when each sees themselves reflected in the other.
  • What elements of the true story were changed, streamlined, or dialled up to eleven for cinematic effect?
  • Ian and Liam try to figure out which one of them is the reckless playboy and which is the meticulous technician… and it gets uncomfortable quickly.
  • We talk about the power of respect over friendship, the blurred lines between envy and admiration, and why this film might be Ron Howard’s unsung masterpiece.
  • Whether Rush is the Best Film Ever—or just one hell of a ride worth taking.

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