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This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Dan Sears picks Tin Cup (1996) for the group to watch and discuss — the beloved golf romantic comedy starring Kevin Costner & Renée Russo and directed by Ron Shelton . Can a washed-up driving range pro make it to the US Open? The guys find out! BTB Movie Club is a weekly movie podcast where Tim Larsen and friends — Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian Larsen, Ma...

This week on Mix CD , host Mike Hilty celebrates the arrival of baby number three with the most fitting playlist possible — the best songs with "Baby" in the title ! From classic rock to pop to R&B, Mike curates the ultimate baby songs playlist to welcome his newest little one to the world. 🎵 This Episode: A special celebration playlist in honor of Mike's third baby The best songs with "Baby"...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by cinephile and close friend Haley Johnston to discuss François Truffaut's landmark film adaptation of Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian novel — Fahrenheit 451 (1966) 🎬 Film Discussed: Fahrenheit 451 (1966) — directed by François Truffaut Based on Ray Bradbury's classic dystopian novel Starring Oskar Werner...

This week on Flix and Chill , hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) are joined by special guest Chantal Ashford for a packed episode covering fireworks , the massive A24 AI announcement , and a deep debate about the best standalone movies — films with no sequels, prequels, or remakes! 🎬 Topics Covered: Fireworks — a spirited seasonal discussion A24's AI announcement — what do...

This week on The Wasteland Retrospective , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew podcaster Adam Ritchie (KerbRider) for a deep dive into two classic films from writer-director Lawrence Kasdan : 🎬 Films Discussed: The Big Chill (1983) — starring Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum & Meg Tilly — the definitive baby boomer ensemble drama Body Heat (1981) — starring...

Welcome to Issue 101 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P ! This week, the guys discuss everything that happened at San Diego Comic Con this year 📦 This Week's Topics: San Diego Comic Con 2026 recap FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report What we're currently reading and enjoying Upcoming comics we're excited about New #1 issues out today — July 29th 🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Michigan Co...

This week on SPDM TV , Mike Hilty goes over the remainder of the year and see which shows are worth watching Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Connect with him here: 📸 Instagram 📺 Serializd 🎥 Letterboxd ✍️ Articles on SiftPop Mike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Family Movie Night , Sportsball , and Mix CD — plus the pop cu...

This week on Sportsball , Mike Hilty talks about the decisions left for the remainder of the NBA off-season 🏀 Topics Covered: Thoughts on Lebron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers Free Agents that still need to be signed Mike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here: 📸 Instagram 📺 Serializd 🎥 Letterboxd ✍️ Articles on SiftPop Mike also hos...

This week on Family Movie Night , Mike Hilty reviews The Peanuts Movie (2015) — the long-awaited big-screen return of Charlie Brown , Snoopy , and the whole Peanuts gang in a beautifully animated adventure that honors Charles M. Schulz's legendary comic strip. Good grief, is it worth watching? 🎬 Film Discussed: The Peanuts Movie (2015) — directed by Steve Martino Featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy,...

This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Ryan Malo picks There's Something About Mary (1998) for the group to watch and discuss — the Farrelly Brothers' outrageously funny romantic comedy starring Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz & Matt Dillon that became one of the most beloved and quoted comedies of the 1990s! BTB Movie Club is a weekly movie podcast where Tim Larsen and friends — Ryan Malo, Dan Se...

This week on Mix CD , host Mike Hilty returns for another round of the ultimate music debate — listening to two different versions of famous songs and deciding once and for all which one is better! Whether it's an original vs. a cover, a live version vs. a studio recording, or two iconic takes on the same classic, Mix CD is the podcast for music lovers who love a good argument. 🎵 What is Mix CD?...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by filmmaker and writer Carl Kelsch to dive deep into one of the most iconic rock films ever made — Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) , the legendary concept album film directed by Alan Parker with animation by Gerald Scarfe ! 🎬 Film Discussed: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) — Starring Bob Geldof Based on Pink Floyd...

This week on The Wasteland Retrospective , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by writer, reviewer, and filmmaker Jeff Alan for a deep dive into two standout mumblecore and indie drama collaborations between director Joe Swanberg and actor Jake Johnson : 🎬 Films Discussed: Drinking Buddies (2013) — starring Jake Johnson, Olivia Wilde & Anna Kendrick Digging for Fire (2015) — s...

Welcome to Issue 100 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P ! This week, the guys break down what they're reading and upcoming releases 📦 This Week's Topics: Reflecting on 100 issues of the podcast FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report What we're currently reading and enjoying Upcoming comics we're excited about New #1 issues out today — July 22nd 🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Michigan Comic...

This week on Popcorn & Perspective , Chantal and Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) revisit two of the biggest Best Picture winners of the 1990s — Forrest Gump (1994) and Titanic (1997) — and ask the question every film fan has debated: do they still hold up? 🎬 Films Discussed: Forrest Gump (1994) — directed by Robert Zemeckis , starring Tom Hanks Academy Award Best Picture winner , 1995 Titani...

This week on Screen Time with KerbRider , host Adam Ritchie sits down with Steve Clark — the creator behind Ten Good Things on YouTube and Steve's Home Cinema on Instagram — to talk about his physical media collection and the four films that made him fall in love with movies. Plus, Steve has an exciting project in the works — a documentary all about Jaws ! 🎬 Topics Covered: Steve Clark's physical...

This week on Sportsball , Mike Hilty talks about the World Cup and tells a story about the power of the event Topics Covered: General Thoughts on the World Cup The US continues to struggle A Rant about Video Assist Ref/Replay Amazing matches A quick story about the power of the World Cup Mike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here: 📸 Instagram 📺...

This week on SPDM TV , host Mike Hilty is joined by fellow TV enthusiasts Alice-Ginevra Micheli and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) to break down the current state of television in 2026 — and reveal their highly anticipated Top 10 TV Shows of 2026 So Far ! Alice-Ginevra Micheli — SiftPop writer, film & TV fanatic: 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPop Shane Conto — film critic, writer...

This week on Flix and Chill , hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) cover three very different topics — the NHS , their first reactions to Ari Aster's new film Scapegoat , and a deep dive into the world of western films ! 🎬 Topics Covered: The NHS — a conversation about the National Health Service and its cultural impact Scapegoat — first thoughts on Ari Aster's highly antici...

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this electrifying 52nd installment, Mike and Michael tackle one of the most intense, rewarding, and structurally mind-bending musical contrasts they've ever attempted on the show. We jumpstart the episode with The Art of Discovery , highlighting three groundbreaking independent acts carving out brilliant spaces in the underground scen...

This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Tim Larsen picks High Fidelity (2000) for the group to watch and discuss — the beloved John Cusack romantic comedy based on Nick Hornby's classic novel about music obsession, top five lists, and the ones that got away. What are YOUR top five breakup records? BTB Movie Club is a weekly movie podcast where Tim Larsen and friends — Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian...

This week on Family Movie Night , GG and Mike Hilty talk The Descendants! 🎬 What We Discussed: Opening Topic: Camp Rock 3 trailer Breakdown Full reaction of the Camp Rock 3 movie trailer Movie: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026) We've already watched this movie 5 times............... GG tries to tell us the whole story What did she like, not like, and learned from the movie? One Last Thing: De...

This week on Mix CD , host Mike Hilty is joined by writer and SPDM collaborator Patrice Downing for the ultimate road trip playlist episode — 🎵 This Episode: The ultimate road trip playlist — Mike and Patrice's picks for the best driving songs of all time Patrice Downing — film & TV writer and SPDM collaborator: ✍️ SiftPop | 🐦 X | 🎥 Letterbox | 📺 Serializd Mike Hilty — TV, film & music...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty to make the case for Showgirls (1995) as a biting satire of American excess and the warped American Dream 🎬 Film Discussed: Showgirls (1995) — starring Elizabeth Berkley & Kyle MacLachlan Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Insta...

This week on The Wasteland Retrospective , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian for a deep dive into two powerful dramas from acclaimed Romanian New Wave director Cristian Mungiu : 🎬 Films Discussed: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) — Palme d'Or winner at Cannes Graduation (2016) — Best Director at Cannes Film Festival The Wast...