The Empire Podcast

The Empire Podcast

The Empire After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of FOX's Empire. Show Summary: The show is about a fictional hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders' family as they fight for control of it.. Throughout the series we'll bring in guests to join in on the fun!

Episodes

April 22, 2020 49 mins
In the SERIES FINALE of Empire, Bossy Fest goes down and things get wild. Cookie’s therapist tells her that Loretha might’ve been lost during the search for Cookie, so she begins to struggle with balancing these feelings and her prep for Bossy Fest. To make matters worse, Lucious tells Cookie that he’s going on tour with Yana and also that he actually wrote to her during her time in prison. Cookie’s got no time for his foolishness ...
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Andre returns from rehab and surprisingly isn’t battling any more demons...or so we thought. Cookie gets into a heated battle with the ASAs crew while Lucious goes to battle with Kelly over control of Empire. Giselle aligns herself with Kelly and we find out their relationship is more than professional. Meanwhile, Hakeem is battling with Maya who won’t give him his annulment while Becky battles with the issues surrounding Bossy Fes...
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Andre wakes up from a nightmare, but he soon realizes his new reality is so much worse. Cookie and Lucious are forced to commit Andre and Cookie begins to crumble. Meanwhile, Hakeem and Maya wake up to their own nightmare as they discover they got hitched after a drunken night in Vegas. Later, we think Lucious’ mother breaks through to Andre but it turns out Kingsley’s hold on Andre is too strong. Also, Portia and Becky have a boss...
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Hosts Sayrie and Bryant Santos Delve into season 6 episode 15, “Love Me Still.” Everything steams to a boil at the ghost wedding between Andre/Kingsley and Terry! Terry finally finds her voice and conveys to Cookie and Luscious that Andre is now off his rocker. Speaking of rocky, Bossy media’s business dealings are on the edge as the team finds out that Giselle has been laundering Damon’s money. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.co...
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March 18, 2020 27 mins
Empire Season 6 Episode 13 begins with Candace revealing to Luscious that she murdered her sister Carol's boyfriend years ago which started the domino effect of Cookie finding out the truth behind who had her locked up. Luscious' rising star Yana didn't shine so bright this episode as she choked on her first Music Weekly performance. Bossy Media's Giselle play mommy to her brother slash son while her past comes back to haunt her. S...
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March 11, 2020 28 mins
In their first family dinner at Teri and Andre’s new home, things get messy with all the fighting, drama, and Cookie’s PTSD from killing Durrell in self-defense. Things get steamy between Teri and Andre, or should we say Kingsley? Speaking of Kingsley, he takes over Andre’s body to convince Quincy to offer coke to a powerful music exec’s daughter, which winds her in the hospital. Meanwhile, Yana is the new breakout star and Bossy M...
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The aftermath of Tracy’s death affects all the Lyons in different ways. Cookie struggles to find the right sound for Bossy, but finds peace in her divorce from Lucious. Meanwhile, Lucious finds new creative inspiration in Yana’s musical ability and encourages her to do more than just write. Andre continues to battle his demons and even though he’s reeling from recent events, he denies in-patient treatment. Tiana and Devon’s relatio...
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Season 6 episode 10 Winter finale "Cold Cold Man" Today host Sayrie talks it up about how Lucious has the heart of an iceberg, Andre's possession & it's ASA time. Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him following his diagnosis. Lucious, looking to groom one of hi...
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Hosts Tyra, Halle and Bria breakdown all things episode nine. Cookie is offically done with Lucious and gives him divorce papers, Bossy Media is struggling with finances, and Lucious' past may have finally caught up to him. Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him...
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"Do You Remember Me?" With only two episodes left until the fall finale, hosts Sayrie and Haley Graves get into the meat and potaoes of this fully loaded Thanksgiving week epsode. Andre is Lyon. Bossy investments have been made and who will do it For The Love Of Luscious? Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in arou...
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Empire Season 6, Episode 7 "Good Enough" Hosts Sayrie, Tyra Prude & Haley Graves discuss the ongoing fight for the Empire throne between Mufasah & Simba as well as why Bossy Media deserves the title of Bad B* Media! Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him followi...
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Host Haley Graves and Tyra Prude breaking down espiode six, discussing Lucious bringing everyone to the dark side, Tiana on her not-so-redemptive tour and so much more! Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him following his diagnosis. Lucious, looking to groom one...
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After a two week hiatus, the Empire squad is back with the best episode of the season so far! Cooscious might be done forever and there's already trouble in the world of our bossy ladies. Join hosts Tyra Prude and Haley Graves as they break down all the drama! #Empire #Drama #FinalSeason #Review Make sure to subscribe to AfterBuzz! - http://youtube.com/afterbuzztv Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip...
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Host Sayries, Hayley & Tyra "Tell the Truth" about all things Bossy Media & Empire's Game of Kings! This season is at full blaze ahead. Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him following his diagnosis. Lucious, looking to groom one of his three sons Andre (Trai By...
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Season 6 Episode 3- "You Broke Love." Hosts Sayrie, Hayley & Tyra get into Andre's Angel & Cookie Kidnapping! Also, they delve into the episode's aproach to being Pro-Life vs. Pro- Choice! Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him following his diagnosis. Lucious, ...
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Join Sayrie, Haley Graves, and Porchia Carter as they break down the season 6 opener of Empire where Lucious, who is now a wanted fugitive, is on the run; Cookie focuses on her brand outside of Empire, which now includes a daytime talk show and a community center; Andre is confronted by several people who now want to get in on the company. Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Emp...
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Join Sayrie, Haley Graves, and Porchia Carter as they break down the season 6 opener of Empire where Lucious, who is now a wanted fugitive, is on the run; Cookie focuses on her brand outside of Empire, which now includes a daytime talk show and a community center; Andre is confronted by several people who now want to get in on the company. Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Emp...
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Joins hosts Danny Royce and Sayrie as they discuss Season 5 finale of Empire. The Roughest Day. So much scandal, drama, and mayhem! Kingsley kills himself, Lucious is on the run, Cookie has had enough, and Andre has a new heart. Let us know your thoughts about the episode below!  Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave...
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Sayrie breaks down Empire Season 5 Episode 17 "My Fate Cries Out"! Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him following his diagnosis. Lucious, looking to groom one of his three sons Andre (Trai Byers), Jamal (Jussie Smollett), and Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Gray) to take ...
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Host Chellz Evette (@b0mbchell) gives a brief recap on Jamal’s Wedding and the fate of Andre’s future health! Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a former drug dealer now turned hip hop mogul and CEO of Empire Entertainment, learns he has ALS. His life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him following his diagnosis. Lucious, looking to groom one of his three sons Andre (Trai Byers), Jamal (Jussie Smolle...
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