Mixtape Matinee: A Double Feature Podcast

This week we had on local goth Madi Danger for our Halloween episode!  Both films from 1986 and both have hard rock at its center. Trick or Treat and Maximum Overdrive.  Be sure to follow Madi for goth, VHS, and Miata content. You can also follow Madi’s Letterboxd to see what she’s watching.   

This week we have on local Idaho artist, Maxfield Bahr . Maxfield does mostly computer based art and we are so happy to have him in our area. This week we talk about one of Maxfield’s favorite bands, Pile from Boston. We talk about their 2012 album “Dripping” and pair it with Rick Maguire’s first band Hel Toro and their 2003 album “Tabula Rasa”

This week we have on fellow podcaster, Olivia. Olivia has a movie podcast called Women In Stem that you all should listen to and follow on YouTube.  Olivia picked The Vourdalak from 2023 and we paired it with The Juniper Tree from 1990. Both films have a horror edge to them as well as dealing with hierarchy in families. These are both films that will get you in the mood for this coming Hallow...

The two original hosts of the show, Cole and Cort, have a special double feature episode, this time coming from the cozy world of folk. Cort picks a new indie album, Karaoke Bar, while Cole brings out the jewel, Pink Moon. After discussing both albums, Cort and Cole talk a little bit about the unforgettable Dolly Parton and their favorite tracks they will remember her by.

This week we have on Dan Baggarly , guitarist of the Philly noise rock band, My Wife’s An Angel and Trashboy Dan is a huge fan of movies, he picked John Carpenters 1988 cult classic, They Live. We paired it with Alan Pakulas 1974 political thriller, The Parallax View.  Dan during the episode shouts out some Philly bands people should check out, namely: Grace Vonderkühn Tangled Up Expo Sour Sp...

Today we have on our first photographer! Preston Valles. Preston is a huge part of the music scene in Boise, Idaho. He has shot shows for the likes of: Snooper, Die Spitz and TAGABOW to name a few. Preston also has a band called HitHitHit .    Today we talk about two shoegaze albums, TAGABOW’s ”LOTTO” & Bleary Eyed “Easy” be sure to give both a listen if you’ve never heard of them before Here is t...

This week we discuss the new Odyssey movie, directed by Christopher Nolan.  

Today we have on Weston Lenhart , who is a Salt Lake City based musician. He is the guitarist in Infinite Coachella , his solo project is GANKY , and record label, RRRRRecords .    Check out the other artists on that label: Xoxometagirl , cc2k , and Gexex Today Weston picked the 1982 album, I.O.U. by Allan Holdsworth. And we pair it with the 2026 release, Spontaneous Music Live by SML. Both are am...

This week we talk about Steven Spielbergs new film, Disclosure Day. The podcast referenced is from The Rewatchables

Super excited to have Kalen and Michael of Outside Noise on the podcast. Outside Noise is music blog that aims to highlight lesser known artists that are making the best underground music. They post reviews, video essays and a whole lot more. Be sure to follow them and check out their Patreon page to support them.    This week Kalen and Michael chose the 2026 album “Keep Honking I’m About to F****...

This week we had on Boise musician, Michael Chevalier aka M-Chev .  Michael decided to talk about the 1994 film, Faust. And we pair it with The City of Lost Children from 1995. If you haven’t seen these films check them out. They are both hyper stylized, and both have captivating stories.    Be sure to follow Michael to stay up to date on shows he’s playing and music he has coming out. 

Today’s guest is Logan Peterson , guitarist and songwriter of the Doom Metal band, Mantis Caravan . Based right here in Idaho Falls. Logan has been a unique voice in the South East Idaho music scene and we wanted to have him on. Logan is also an avid record collector and owns many one of a kind records. Logan chose to talk about Edgar Broughton Bands 1969 album, Wasa Wasa. And we paired it with Ma...

This week we are pleased to have Andrei Mihailovic on to talk about two amazing Iranian films. It Was Just an Accident (2025) & The Salesman (2016) Andrei is the guitarist in the punk band BEER as well as the guitarist in the Milwaukee based band, Cone Earth . Both are amazing and you should check out their music. Andrei is a huge film fanatic. I first meet him when my band played with BEER. I was...

This week we have on local musician, Jack Charlton on the podcast. Jack is the vocalist and guitarist in the Idaho Falls rock band, Electric Rat . Jack chose to talk about Jimmy Eat Worlds 1999 album “Clarity” and we paired it with Racing Mount Pleasants self titled album from 2025.    Be sure to follow Jack and Electric Rat to stay up to date on everything they are doing. opening song: Loud & Pro...

This week we review the 2025 historical drama, Hamnet. Directed by Chloe Zhao starring Paul Mascal and Jesse Buckley. This is a powerful film and we highly recommend you watch it. You can rent it on Amazon. 

Today we have on local Blackfoot musician, Nataly Quinn on. Nataly is a long time lover of all things Frank Zappa and chose to talk about his 1969 album “Uncle Meat” we pair it with Motorpsychos 2022 album “Ancient Astronauts” Nataly plays bass and keyboards in the all girl no wave band, Dilary Huff . They will be playing in Pocatello on May 20th with friends of the podcast Porq. Nataly also has a...

Today we have our friend Eli Andersen back on the show. We talk about his new album, Peace Album by Olympic Deth . Be sure to listen to the album and follow the band.    Bands mentioned: Hobosapian Microgoblet Women Telstar Drugs Chad Vangaalen    Cindy Lee

This week we have Dan Shaw of Landowner , back on the podcast to talk about their new album, “Assumption” that was released on Feb 27th through Exploding in Sound Records . We talk all about the writing and recording of the new album, lyrics, making assumptions, fatherhood, and much more.    Be sure to listen to the album and get yourself a copy through the bands bandcamp account or at EISR websit...

This week we have Jesse on from the Toronto punk band, EYE BALL . We talk about his album Gull Songs , his songwriting process, lyrics, his three legged dog and much more. Be sure to follow EYE BALL and support them and their music.  Rubber Hammers benefit double single.  Bands mentioned: Blurt Shared Arms Spider Bite  Fester Bad Egg Garlic Jr. Imploders Cult Crime 

It’s a Valentines Day episode! We got two returning guests on, Foster Miller and Tabitha Foster to talk about two Romantic movies that you can watch for Valentines Day. We discuss When Harry Meet Sally (1989) and pair it with The Lunchbox (2013) Today’s episode gets a little heated with spirited debate. But it’s all in good fun. Enjoy 

Today’s episode we are joined by local Idaho Falls podcaster, Rodrigo Ramirez of Roddy TV . Be sure to follow his podcast page and subscribe on his Youtube channel. On this episode we pair Blood In, Blood Out (1993) with Stand and Deliver (1988) both deal with growing up in and around gang violence.

Today we are honored to have on musician, Jeffrey Rosenberg. Jeffrey has played in bands like, Pink and Brown, Lavender Diamond, and Young People. But he also was part of the Providence band, Tar-Aiym Krang! We previously talked about the Krang! album “II” on episode 46. And today’s episode we talk heavily about the making of that album. We also talk about the Fort Thunder scene and about the trag...

It’s that time again where we share our top albums of the year. Thanks for all the support and listening! We can’t wait for 2026. Cole’s List Pile - Sunshine and Balance Beams Geese - Getting Killed Osees - ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST microgoblet - nanoarchitecture  LIIEK - Living In A Fiction  Honorable Mentions: Editrix - The Big E and Class Act - MALASE  Cort’s List Asher White - 8 Tips of Ful...

It’s time for our Top Films of 2025 Coles list: Nothing But a Man (1964) My Left Foot (1989) One Wonderful Sunday (1947) One Battle After Another (2025) True Romance (1993) Corts list:  True Grit (2010) Perfect Days (2023) A Room with a View (1985) Manchester By the Sea (2016) Pinocchio (2022) Tabis list: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) True Romance (1993) Playtime (1967) Perfect Days (2...

This week I have on my brother in laws Payton and Asher Johnson. We just went to go see the new Zootopia 2 film in theaters for Thanksgiving. We give our overall thoughts on the new film.