SPDM Crew

This week on Flix and Chill , hosts Luke Burian , Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) , and Foster Harlfinger get together to talk movie theatres , the long-awaited Spaceballs 2 , and films that genuinely got better the second time around — the ultimate rewatchability debate! 🎬 Topics Covered: Movie theatres — the state of the cinema-going experience in 2025 Spaceballs 2 — what do we know, what...

This week on Tolkien on Tap , host Tara Jo Nee is joined by Krishane , Zay (The Blerdy Dad) , and Matt (The Tolkien Philosopher) for a rich, thought-provoking discussion on faith and religion in Tolkien's works — from the theology of Middle-earth to some of its darkest and most debated themes. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide as depicted in Tolkien's writings. 🍺 Gra...

Here's your SEO-optimized podcast description: Episode Description: This week on Flix and Chill , hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) sit down to discuss Apple — the film — alongside a broader conversation about film criticism and why you should be watching more international cinema . 🎬 Topics Covered: Apple — review and discussion The state of film criticism in 2025 and wh...

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 early works from indie cinema legend Jim Jarmusch : 🎬 Films Discussed: Night on Earth (1991) Permanent Vacation (1980) From Jarmusch's lo-fi debut to his acclaimed anthology road film, this episode is essential listening for fa...

Welcome to Episode 90 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P ! This week, roving reporter Brian Nolan gives us a firsthand recap of the Motor City Comic Con — plus the crew dives into new pulls, what they're reading, what's on the horizon, the FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report , and all the new #1 issues hitting shelves May 20th . 📦 This Week's Topics: Motor City Comic Con recap with Br...

This month on The Wasteland Spotlight , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by Patrice Downing — SPDM Crew member and SiftPop contributor — to explore the theme "Love is in the Air" through four classic films spanning decades of romance and charm: 🎬 Films Discussed: Pride and Prejudice (1940) Johnny Fedora and Alice Blue Bonnet (1946) Bongo (1947) High Society (1956) Shane Conto i...

This week on SPDM TV , Mike Hilty shares his spoiler-filled reactions to the latest episodes of some of the hottest shows on TV right now — including Hacks , The Boys , and more! ⚠️ Spoiler Warning — specific episode discussions ahead! 🎬 Currently Watching: Hacks Season 5, Episodes 4–8 Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2, Episodes 6–7 The Boys Season 5, Episode 7 ✅ Just Finished: The Punisher: O...

This week on Sportsball , Mike Hilty breaks down the breaking news that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is withdrawing funding from LIV Golf — and what that seismic shift could mean for the future of the controversial golf league. Topics covered: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulling out of LIV Golf What's next for LIV Golf's players, tournaments, and schedule The broader im...

This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, ⁠Dan picks The Duke (2020) for the guys to watch. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tim Larsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and friends ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian Larsen, Matt Smith, Mike Whildin, Aaron Lashbrook, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Hilty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) have a weekly conversation on Sunday nights about a movie they've watched througho...

Mike Hilty reviews Goat (2026) — the feel-good sports movie that has us desperately wishing for a Mighty Ducks crossover. And yes, we mean the Mighty Ducks with the actual ducks , not the Emilio Estevez classics. Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Follow his work and connect with him here: 📸 Instagram 🎬 Serializd 🎥 Letterboxd ✍️ Articles on SiftPop Mike also...

Mix CD returns with a spotlight on overlooked and under‑the‑radar musicians. Host Mike Hilty shares a curated selection of artists he believes deserve more recognition, inviting listeners to discover new music and celebrate talent that often goes unnoticed. Perfect for fans of music exploration, playlist building, and indie artists. Mike is a longtime TV and movie fan and a core member of the SPDM...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever-growing watchlist and take a dive into a discussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, Mike Hilty, for this episode as they discuss the wild satirical sequel of the beloved 80s horror/comedy, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990). Shane Conto is a dec...

Welcome to Movie Ticket Stub! Today, Mike talks with the music god CJ Plain and swap movie theater stories Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serializd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Also check out other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Mix CD, his podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geek Speak Lo...

Welcome to The Wasteland Retrospective! This weekly podcast will bring together The Wasteland Reviewer and a guest with each picking a related film to discuss together. For this episode, Shane is joined by SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, Mike Hilty, as they discuss a double dose of adaptations of William Golding's classic novel, Lord of the Flies (1963) & Lord of the Flies (1990). Shane Conto...

Welcome to the 90th issue of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P Let’s get into it! This week, we discuss books from Free Comic Book Day and Comic Book Giveaway Day that pique our interest, what we are enjoying, what we are looking forward to, the FOC report, and new 1’s hitting the racks on May 13th. We are brought to you by the CLZ App and part of the SPDM Podcast network. READ WELL,...

Welcome to Sportsball! This week, Mike talks about the NBA Draft Lottery fallout along with who actual won the lottery. We also check in with the second round match-ups with the Thunder and Knicks moving one Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serializd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and his articles on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to SPDM TV! Mike goes over some of the shows he's been watching (Spoilers): What I'm Watching Euphoria Season 3 Episode 5 The Boys Season 5 Episode 6 What I Finished Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Lord of the Flies DTF St. Louis The Bear: Gary Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serializd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of the global underground to the experimental, kaleidoscopic heights of 1970s rock and the soul-stirring peaks of Motown. We kick things off with The Art of Discovery , our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time: Witchmark (USA...

This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, ⁠Malo picks Late Night with the Devil (2023) for the guys to watch. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tim Larsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and friends ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian Larsen, Matt Smith, Mike Whildin, Aaron Lashbrook, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Hilty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) have a weekly conversation on Sunday nights about a movie they'v...

Mike talks about Toy Story 4 (2019), a movie that should of put Boxing Day on the map, yet here we are Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serializd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and his articles on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Also check out his SPDM Crew podcasts Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Sportsball. He also co-...

Welcome to Mix CD! On today's episode, Mike pays tribute to mothers, moms, mamas, mums, etc. on Mother's Day Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serializd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Also check out his other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and SPDM TV, his podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geek Speak Loud...

Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by podcaster and physical media collector, Adam Ritchie, for this episode as he discusses Jean Renoir's classic French satire, Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932). Shane Conto is a decorated movie cr...

Welcome to The Wasteland Retrospective! This weekly podcast will bring together The Wasteland Reviewer and a guest with each picking a related film to discuss together. For this episode, Shane is joined by his wife, Jess Conto, as they discuss a double dose of Wyatt Earp tales, Tombstone (1993) & My Darling Clementine (1946). Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and Youtuber! Check...

Welcome to KerbRider F1! Miami delivered the kind of race that keeps us longing for more! A 360-degree spin on lap one. Multiple post-race penalties. A stewards' room that was running hot all weekend. Lewis Hamilton losing half a second per lap to lap-one damage. Red Bull showing up with an upgrade package that actually worked. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, Jimmy Fallon bit Martin Brun...

Welcome to the 88th issue of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P. Let’s get into it! This week we discuss Star Wars, what we are enjoying, what we are looking forward to, the FOC Report, and New 1’s hitting the shelves on Revenge of the Sixth. We are sponsored by the CLZ App and part of the SPDM Crew Podcast Network. READ WELL EVERYBODY! Check out the Comix Corner store with two locati...