Yearning for Wayne Rooney

This week on Junkies, veteran entertainment reporters Jonny Nelson and Melissa Nathoo re-enter the world of mean comments as they dissect why 19-year-old Aran Murphy’s press tour for HBO's Youth attracted so much internet shade. Then, it's on to the comforting world of Jane Austen! From the beloved 1995 BBC adaptation to the latest screen releases, why do we keep yearning for Austen's stories? Plus, Jonny and Mel explore the rise of sports stars as entertainment icons, looking at Coleen & Wayne Rooney and F1’s Max Verstappen before turning their attention to Quentin Tarantino's The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. The ultimate question: can Brad Pitt carry the spin-off without Leonardo DiCaprio? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro & Mean Comments Online 00:55 - Why Did Aran Murphy’s Junket Face Online Backlash? 06:35 - Why Modern Audiences Are Still Obsessed With Jane Austen 14:40 - Sports Stars as Entertainers: The Rooneys & Max Verstappen 26:30 - The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth: Can Brad Pitt Carry It Without Leo? 33:35 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts Can Brad Pitt carry The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth on his own? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or email Junkies@itn.co.uk SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: Don't miss an episode! Hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications for weekly film & TV news, celebrity interviews, and behind-the-scenes junket gossip. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Instagram: @Junkiechats #JunkiesPodcast #AranMurphy #CliffBooth #JaneAusten #OnceUponATimeInHollywood #BradPitt #MaxVerstappen #FilmNews #TVReviews #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices