Dust off your ancient tomes and grab your roll bag of guns—this week, we’re diving into the action-packed, horror-tinged adventure that is The Mummy! Join me as I explore how this beloved Brendan Fraser-led film blends old-school swashbuckling fun with Universal monster movie roots. We’ll break down the film’s pitch-perfect casting, thrilling set pieces, and enduring legacy—plus some what if scenarios that could have changed The Mummy as we know it. How close did we get to a very different Rick O’Connell? And why does this movie still hold up so well after 25 years? All that and more on this episode of In a World!
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com