Meeting Tom Cruise

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Hosts Jeff Meacham (Black•ish) and Joel Johnstone (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) love Tom Cruise. They are inspired by Tom Cruise. But they’ve never met Tom Cruise. So, they’re going to bring on some celebrity guests who have. This weekly podcast will feature incredible, personal stories about meeting the legendary star, and maybe one of those stories will lead Jeff and Joel to The Man himself so that one day, they will have stories of their own. Stories of meeting Tom Cruise. It’s not… impossible.

Recent Episodes
  • When Rosie Met Tommy
    Aug 10, 2021 – 01:02:55
  • Anthony Anderson meets Cruise... Scorsese... and... and...
    Aug 3, 2021 – 55:27
  • Season’s Meetings – An MTC Retrospective
    Jul 27, 2021 – 01:00:21
  • Meeting "Light the Fuse" – Crossover Episode
    Jul 20, 2021 – 01:01:44
  • Meeting Joel and Alek
    Jul 13, 2021 – 47:08
  • Shrinking Jeff Meacham
    Jul 6, 2021 – 52:58
  • Marc Blucas Blows our Blucin’ Minds
    Jun 29, 2021 – 01:02:43
  • (Part 2) Eyes Wide Shut the Front Door – with Vinessa Shaw
    Jun 22, 2021 – 54:46
  • (Part 1) Eyes Wide Shut the Front Door – with Vinessa Shaw
    Jun 15, 2021 – 50:13
  • Benito Martinez + Rotten Tomatoes Quiz Show
    Jun 8, 2021 – 56:28
  • The Skydiving Cameraman - Craig O’Brien
    Jun 1, 2021 – 59:19
  • Victoria Kelleher (Minority Report) + Future Dead Guests
    May 25, 2021 – 51:49
  • You Complete Anthony Natale (from Jerry Maguire) + Funniest Cruise
    May 18, 2021 – 46:50
  • Dan Patrick. Yes. Dan Patrick.
    May 4, 2021 – 27:53
  • Bonus Cruise News: Arclight Closing / Cruise Releases Delayed
    Apr 29, 2021 – 19:12
  • Introducing: Westward
    Apr 28, 2021 – 01:26
  • Jeff… Meacham? + Lots o’ Listener Mail
    Apr 13, 2021 – 53:43
  • Evan Ferrante (Not Tom Cruise) + Cruise in Space
    Apr 6, 2021 – 55:59
  • Cousin Sal + Cruise Character Daddy Issues
    Mar 30, 2021 – 44:07
  • Sarah Wright Olsen + Tom Cruise’s Name
    Mar 23, 2021 – 57:18
  • Christy Meyers (Married to Mr. Meacham) + Cruise’s Muses
    Mar 16, 2021 – 45:05
  • Kevin Pollak in Meeting Jack Nicholson (and a few other folks)
    Mar 11, 2021 – 20:12
  • Kevin Pollak + Re-reviewing Top Gun
    Mar 9, 2021 – 48:10
  • Lisa Ann Walter + Most Overlooked Cruise Flick?
    Mar 2, 2021 – 43:04
  • David Alan Basche + Favorite Tom Cruise stunt?
    Feb 23, 2021 – 45:37
  • Jay Hayden + Top Gun Deep Dive
    Feb 16, 2021 – 45:54
  • Gloria Calderón Kellitt + Wanna be as famous as Cruise?
    Feb 9, 2021 – 32:59
  • Malin Akerman + Has Oscar snubbed Cruise?
    Feb 2, 2021 – 32:24
  • Jay Ellis + Why do we love Tom?
    Jan 26, 2021 – 38:10
  • Meeting Tom Cruise Trailer
    Jan 18, 2021 – 02:47
Recent Reviews
  • lvlivingston
    Now Tom Cruise Obsessed!
    Randomly found this podcast on a roadtrip through Norway, and it saved the trip! This trio is hilarious! Can’t say I was a diehard TC fan before, but now I’m manifesting the moment I finally meet him too. Also… the halo jump. Wow. He. Is. The. Man!!!
  • Jbonedancer
    Fun but a bit much
    The guest stories about tom are typically fun and interesting and worth the listen. The hosts can be overbearing. I get the fandom and it’s point surrounding the podcast and the tom obsession but the frantic school girl vibe turned to 11 every second does get old.
  • cmorioka83
    Where’s Season 2?
    Listened to each show as it came out during season 1 and absolutely loved it. But season 2 never came… why? Would have been absolutely perfect last year, running alongside Top Gun Mavericks massive success. We need to hear from these guys again, it’s been a huge Tom Cruise year. And there has to be a proper end to this story, them meeting Tom Cruise.
  • jelly42155
    Nothing about Tom Cruise. Miss-leading.
    There is literarily nothing worth hearing about Tom Cruise in this posdcast. Anderson mentions Cruise for 10 seconds and the rest of his over 1h long interview is about himself which was super boring. The only episode that was about Tom was the last one with Rosie O’donnell. I think this podcast was created so the hosts could have a platform to talk about themselves.
  • Peanutwizard
    Need a season 2!
    I just discovered this podcast! It is so good, why have there not been any episodes since August of 2021? You really need to continue with a second season of Meeting Tom Cruise...
  • Tomcat Lover
    Love this podcast
    I am a HUGE Tom Cruise and Top Gun Fan this was awesome!
  • TinaMarieCapriotti
    Waiting for more! Please return soon!
    After seeing Top Gun Maverick last week, I began scouring the web for anything related to TC. I’m so elated to find MTC! You have been such a joy to listen to, and so needed in this dark world. All three of you have the perfect chemistry together. I laugh and laugh. I’m sure after seeing Top Gun, your enthusiasm will be amazingly manic. It’s been nearly a year, and your fans are waiting. Please return soon!
  • SS090909
    Just Discovered - Highly Enjoyable
    I couldn’t enjoy this more! I just discovered it and I have been listen nonstop. Can’t wait for second season! Hope you get to meet Tom Cruise!!
  • AngelaStephenson
    Guys, I’ve been thinking about Tom Cruise this week.
    This is the podcast I never knew I needed, and I wish I could give it infinite stars. I too love the Cruise, and adore the unabashed enthusiasm and pure fanboy energy these guys have. Literally makes me laugh out loud on my tube commute, and now I’m gonna need this to never not be made 🤣
  • NolesFanLisa
    Love this podcast!
    I love Tom Cruise! And this podcast? Perfection! When can I meet Tom Cruise and when is season 2?
  • twinks78
    Thank you!!!
    Binge-listening!!! Love love love TC! More episodes please! Hope we meet TC soon or later!
  • LUK3N3SS
    Simply the Best
    No other podcast has ever provoked my excitement for a new episode the way Meeting Tom Cruise has done. Myself and a handful of my friends share the same love and passion for Mr. Cruise and his films, and now this podcast. The excitement and banter brought on by all three hosts is incredible. This pod is a must-listen! Can’t wait for season 2!
  • Clever and entertaining
    So funny
    Is there anything better than listing to grown men ridiculous? Answer- no. Having 6 older brothers, this podcast reminds me of growing up. Can you hear nut punch too many times?? Nope. And yes- I love Tom as well. Best Terri
  • jenniferraite
    More please
    I love Tom Cruise as much as the hosts and perhaps my favorite part of the show is the movies and performances of his they love most are so different from my own. This demonstrates the unparalleled shine of Cruise’s star. Thank you all for your passion. LEGEND forever.
  • WizardWhitebeard
    Hilarious and interesting
    These guys are the definition of "unabashed" and it's awesome. Tom Cruise is a great person to be obsessed with and they show you why. Listen to this podcast and laugh into the wee hours of the night. I really hope they meet Tom and he becomes a regular member of the crew. That would be super meta. Great show gents!
  • Sarahrayray1
    Tom Cruise is aight
    I really enjoy their enthusiasm for Tom Cruise. Bring on the stories! You guys coming back ??? It’s 3 months !
  • opinionatedsally
    Have none of you read anything about Scientology?
    This man is at the very least complicit and at the worst has multiple people’s blood on his hands. Well researched New Yorker article has unpaid laborers building him a car. Not funny.
  • gc468
    I love this
    It’s silly, it’s fun, it’s smart and I keen about things I never even thought about before — auditioning, production, rehearsals, filming movies, in addition to the fun and crazy stories about Tom Cruise who I don’t even care that much about before I started listening. Saw this on a list somewhere and gave it a shot. It’s now one of my favorites especially if I need a little pick me up. I love it. I love Jeff the most. Didn’t know him before this. He’s funny without trying too hard. Knew Joel from Mrs. Maisel and he’s a good foil. Love the rapport w their producer who seems like most men in the room when this would be being discussed. I LOVE IT. Thank you. Totally unexpected goodness. And, Jeff, Top Gun is the greatest movie of all time.
  • MrrrMcleod
    This show has me constantly cracking up
    This came recommended to me by my sister. I absolutely love the chemistry between Jeff, Joel, and Alec, love that they have such a good time talk about Tom. And of course hearing the stories from their guests is awesome.
  • ChurchillLives
    Meta and hilarious
    The hosts are great but Tom Cruise is even better!
  • Jou7a53
    Infectious enthusiasm
    Found this via the Light The Fuse, and I have nothing but glowing praise. The world needs this level of unfettered, unhinged and unadulterated thirst, and Joel and Jeff deliver. I love a good hyperfixation, and this podcast is 110 percent validation and makes me feel like a million bucks. I absolutely wish I could be a guest on this podcast, but being in the audience of a Tom Cruise appearance probably isn't enough to make the cut.... even if it is a good story. Good Luck Joel and Jeff, I love you guys!
  • Justin Carroz
    One of our favorite pod casts
    I “liked” Tom Cruise before this pod cast and respected him as a hard working actor and producer….but when my wife (who hasn’t seen most Tom Cruise movies) said I had to listen to this podcast I was curious and confused. Now when people ask for pod cast recommendations I put this on my list with Joe Rogen, Story Corp and moth radio… below those but up there:) the hosts Jeff, Joel and Aleck are always a treat to listen to, I’ve learned things I didn’t really want to know but had fun doing it and my wife and I enjoy listening to ever episode together. Keep up the great work guys and I hope you get to meet the man soon. We are rooting for you!
  • jakebowski02
    Always great.
    Stumbled upon this from Dan Patrick show. I love the hilarious interaction of the hosts. The structure of the show is great. The whole idea is just awesome. Always makes me laugh after long work days. Ive always enjoyed Cruise the actor. Great to hear more about the person. I’m curious if you’ll dive more into some of the controversies such as the scientology thing. Keep up the great work!!
  • Elaqen
    Stories good - hosts bad
    I don’t find the hosts funny at all. I have yet to chuckle at anything they talk about. That being said I enjoy the actors talking about their interactions with Tom Cruise. I have finally compromised by just skipping the first half and the end parts when the guest stops talking.
  • dhgdbjggj
    The Best of the Best podcast
    What an amazing podcast!! You won’t be disappointed after listening to Jeff and Joel! They are a dynamic duo and very entertaining. I’m eagerly waiting for the day when Tom Cruise shows up at their door! With love from one of Tom Cruise’s many number one fans!!! Jessica
  • kirk in seattle
    Tour de Force
    A pedestrian concept to meet Tom Cruise takes improbable yet amazingly entertaining flight powered by the enthusiasm of its insatiable hosts. The guests on the show are lavishly lauded and that brings out their best abilities to tell the tales of The Hollywood Legend - Tom Cruise. Marvelous work.
  • joek6987
    Hilarious
    My wife made me listen to one podcast and I was hooked! Even if you don’t care about Tom Cruise(inconceivable) you will laugh out loud. My favorite moment is when they meet Tom’s free fall instructor/cameraman. I can listen to it over and over.
  • redhed_sop
    Never realized Tom C...
    ...beyond my junior high fantasy. Entertaining & fun! Keep ‘em coming!
  • DW2754
    Tom Cruise is the best
    These stories are great. Love the Kevin Pollak and the skydiver episodes!
  • Nrbrt
    Keep it coming
    I am listening from the beginning to Meeting Tom Cruise. I came straight from Roots of Evil podcast and only after listening you guys, I’ve realized what most of podcast offerings are missing: the good lighthearted fun. I know, the word “superficial” brings bad connotations but this world really needs just that: quality entertainment that is nothing more than what meets the eye. I also love the fact that the makers of the podcast not just aware of this but acknowledged it too. At one point either Jef or Joel said: “God, can we be more superficial than this?” I love the stories, the more detailed the better laugh I get out of it. Thinking the Kevin Pollak episoeds writing this. Funny that most of your guests describes Mr Cruise walking into a place like the descendence of immortal being. When I saw him in real life, I walked past him before realizing it. But I guess, that’s charisma, it’s there when he wants it to be turned on. Kudos for leaving religion out of this, it’s much appreciated. Just listening to the two of you keep bouncing off each other I am thinking “Well, it pretty much sounds like a shallow morning show on commercial radio that I hate! Yet you guys make it work big time for me. So keep it superficial, keep it cruisin’!
  • Doyle32
    Every Episode gets better
    I am a huge Tom Cruise fan and I love the behind the scenes stories. Every episode I listen to I think that’s the best one and then the next one gets better. Keep it up this is a great podcast. For the love of God, it’s Penny Benjamin, not Patty. You guys are supposed to be ultimate fans and you don’t know Top Gun dialogue. Come on Jeff!!
  • Dchfily
    Listen even if you don’t love Tom Cruise!
    I’m not even a Tom Cruise fan but I’m a fan of this podcast. It’s wholesome and hilarious, a love letter to the movies. The interviews are fun and interesting, and give you an inside scoop into the film industry as a whole, even if Tom Cruise doesn’t float your boat! The hosts Jeff and Joel are charming, charismatic, and consistently funny. The producer Alek who chimes in occasionally is a wry, straight-shooting genius. I can’t stop listening and I seriously don’t think I could be less interested in Tom Cruise. But the few good men of this podcast have accomplished a mission impossible, and found a dedicated and delighted fan in me. Highly recommend!
  • ObiOneMahomie
    This Podcast Cole Tickles My Balls Just Right
    This is the best podcast ever created! I hope this goes on forever because these stories are incredible and Tom Cruise is the closest thing we have to a superhero. I’ve always said Tom is the only real movie star. He cares so much about “us” the audience that when he makes a movie he actually makes it! I want to be on this podcast! I share the same enthusiasm for the Man the Myth the Legend! Thanks for making this, I too dream of the day I can say “let me tell you about the time I met Tom Cruise” and this podcast brings me vicariously closer each episode. My personal favs are Days of Thunder, Top Gun, all the MI’s (except maybe MI2), Few Good Men, and his most underrated performance as Lex Grossman in Tropic Thunder! Keep it going guys and I hope 3 things happen after this review. 1. I get to be on here as a guest telling my Tom Story. 2. You get Tom on the show and finally get to meet him. 3. The Tom episode is 6+ hrs long
  • keira kitkat
    This makes my heart happy
    I am also a 1979 baby. I have loved Tom Cruise for forever. Love this podcast.
  • al's mommyNY
    Pickle
    Just pickle - yup, it’s the moms from NY
  • @FoldingChairQB
    Drop the mic.
    Too much fun. Can they produce two episodes a week...please.
  • Roughleyme
    Easily my new fave podcast!!!
    These guys are absolutely hilarious!!! I love their enthusiasm and knowledge about Tom Cruise. I feel the same way about Mr. Cruise....well almost. A must listen!!! It’s the Cruisiest homage to the movie star ever.
  • hemlockgreen
    The Tom Cruise Smile
    I love true crime podcasts, and long, in-depth interviews that dive deep into life’s big questions (religion, philosophy, history)... This podcast is not that. And yet... For some reason, listening to these guys chat about their obsession with Tom Cruise, and hearing the guest stars talk about Meeting Tom Cruise continues to put a big fat Tom Cruise Smile on my face! I feel like I’m just hanging out with my idiot friends.
  • Rahbe
    Can’t stop laughing…
    The chemistry is natural, you can tell these guys have been friends for a while, but the content, while you may think the premise is silly, is just gold. Keep it up guys, and you *will* be meeting Tom Cruise soon! Living your best PTC Life. 😂
  • Misc-Elaine-ous
    Mission: Meet Tom Cruise
    I heard an ad for this podcast and immediately searched for it. It didn’t disappoint. Every episode is like sitting down and talking to your best buds about movies, just specifically Tom Cruise movies. It’s a fun time and the guys seem great. I’ve listened (and enjoyed) every episode but what sold me on leaving a review finally was a recent episode when the guys took pause to stand against Asian hate. Always a light hearted podcast but this showed big heart. Tom would be proud. I hope you guys meet him one day, even if it means the podcast may end or need a slight change in direction. Thanks for the AAPI support. You’ve got a fan for life.
  • jrumble7
    Showed me the Money!
    Hi Guys (not you Alek or whatever your name is ), I heard the commercials on other podcasts and I was like “your gonna do whaaattt!” I was ready to hit the breaks and fly right by, but I had to hear at least 1 episode to see what it was about... obviously CRUISE. I turned on the high speed in your face podcast and I was immediately in for the ride in the TOMCat and listened to the whole catalog in one sitting. There are some many interesting stories and I can’t wait to hear the rest of the thunder. Keep up the hard work and maybe...definitely one day you will need the legend himself...TOM CRUISE. Josh
  • RknDi 69
    Wow!!
    Guys I love this podcast, I am obsessed with Tom Cruise, always have been!! You guys crack me up, I can’t believe you get as excited as I do when I talk about him, I really hope you all get to meet him someday, but not too soon cause this podcast needs to keep going!!
  • lglazar
    Talk to me Goose
    I freaking LOVE this podcast! Give us MORE !!!!!
  • Rufusnyc
    Close...to meeting TC!
    Man! I know Patrick Wilson who introduced me to Katie Holmes who was married to Tom Cruise who worked with Kevin Bacon in “A Few Good Men”!!! I did it!! Love the pod! But I guess the REAL Meeting Tom Cruise are the friends we made along the way. Trav
  • withanamelikeLadyGoodman
    The Human Head Weighs 8 lbs
    Can’t hype this podcast enough - love it more than an unnecessary yet very necessary beach volleyball scene in a movie that’s not about the beach or sports.
  • n🔧
    By Far (and Away) the Funniest Podcast
    I listen to A LOT of podcasts and this one is definitely the funniest I’ve found. I look forward to Tom Cruise Tuesday every week now and can’t wait to hear Jeff and Joel cry tears of joy when they finally get to meet the man, the myth and the legend (no, not THAT Legend. GOD, that movie is UNWATCHABLE). Thanks for inspiring me to revisit some of the classics and discover the true meaning of the Cruise Way. This podcast has even inspired several lengthy conversations with my film buff father who agrees this podcast is hilarious. Good luck boys!
  • SMPhish
    MY MAKE-A-WISH
    I can't believe I am saying this but this podcast, Meeting Tom Cruise, is brilliant. Not necessarily in an intelligent way but rather it’s hilarity, uniqueness and charm. I have never written a review before (except that one time my son got lost in the ball pit at IKEA) but felt compelled to share my enthusiasm for Meeting Tom Cruise. I am going to be bold and truthful here, this podcast gives me life. I have a terminal illness and besides spending time with my kids I choose to listen each week to these three humans, well, two humans and a Jeff. Nothing would bring me more joy than to witness these guys finally meeting Tom Cruise. More than the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup. More than Aaron Rogers winning another Super Bowl or more than a sequel to the Mummy. I have very few days left on this planet and my Make-A-Wish is for them to finally meet Tom Cruise. Let’s take this one step further. I hope this all unfolds on the Oprah show. I imagine myself in the audience watching all the magic and charisma unfold. Then afterwards go back to the green room and have wheelchair races with Tom and the boys around the studio as the man himself tells us grand stories about his time on Born On the Fourth of July. This is my one wish. And when I return home there is a mystery package left for me at my front door. It is a gift from Tom Cruise of a new motorized wheelchair that has Goose engraved on the side. I know this all sounds wacky and elaborate but knowing the special Ora of Tom Cruise this could actually happen! This is the gift he gives us. He makes us feel anything is possible and we are all special. A man can dream. And for the record my two dark-horse Tom Cruise films are Minority Report and Day After Tomorrow. My favorite Cruise movie is A Few Good Men, The Kevin Polluck episode is perfection. This review will self destruct in five seconds. 💥
  • Maxshade7
    Kevin Pollack
    ..best pen story EVER!!!!!
  • chitownsales
    This is the greatest thing that’s ever happened.
    Thank you...just thank you (first and only review I’ve ever left ever)
  • Gabor the Blind Guy
    Great!
    Full Disclaimer: Jeff and I actually knew each other back in our high school days when we attended the same theater program… But I wanted to offer my unbiased review: I found this podcast very funny, entertaining, and the hosts have great chemistry together!
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