Episode

Nicolas Cage Made Himself a Legend. Then He Had to Live With It.

Podcast: The Daily
Published: May 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 3726
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The iconic actor on his thrillingly risky choices, on screen and off, and becoming a meme.