Mission Impossible
Type: Media
As of November 2026, Mission Impossible has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Mar 2025 on This American Life. Frames the timing and significance of the Tom Cruz interview (day before release; possibly last film), and anchors discussion of stunts and filmmaking.
Mission: Impossible is an American multimedia franchise based on a fictional secret espionage agency known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). The 1966 TV series ran for seven seasons and was revived in 1988 for two seasons. It inspired a series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise beginning in 1996.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2025 on This American Life |
| Format | American media franchise |
| Released | 1996 |
What do podcasts say about Mission Impossible?
2 quotes from James and David K. Bal, recorded on School of Hard Knocks and This American Life.
Blockbuster films like... Mission Impossible.
James · School of Hard Knocks · · Hear itName a couple movies o Titanic James Bond Mission Impossible.
David K. Bal · This American Life · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Mission Impossible?
2 shows discussed Mission Impossible in these episodes.
- School of Hard Knocks — 1 episode
Blockbuster films like... Mission Impossible.
I Asked Tom Cruise How He Made $600 Million - This American Life — 1 episode
Name a couple movies o Titanic James Bond Mission Impossible.
You’ve Come to the Right Person | This American Life | Episode 856
Who talks about Mission Impossible on podcasts?
James and David K. Bal brought up Mission Impossible; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on School of Hard Knocks.
- I Asked Tom Cruise How He Made $600 Million on School of Hard Knocks (Aug 2025) — James
- You’ve Come to the Right Person | This American Life | Episode 856 on This American Life (Mar 2025) — David K. Bal