SPDM Crew

This week on Mix CD , host Mike Hilty is joined by Heath Lynch of the Franchise Paradiso podcast to kick off their series on the best Academy Award Best Original Song nominees that never won — the snubbed songs that didn't win the Oscar but won their hearts! If you love Oscar history , movie soundtracks , film music , or debating the Academy's biggest snubs — this episode is essential listening!...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and writer Susan-Kate Heaney for a deep dive into the classic French New Wave musical romance The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) , directed by Jacques Demy . If you love foreign language cinema , French film , or classic musical romance movies — this one's for you! 🎬 Film Discussed: The Umbrellas of...

This week on Movie Ticket Stub , host Mike Hilty sits down with Heath Lynch — co-host of Franchise Paradiso 🎬 Topics Covered: The theater-going experience — what makes seeing a movie in cinemas irreplaceable Midnight movies — why late-night screenings were a cornerstone of cinema history and cult film culture The death of the comedy film — what happened to big-screen comedies and why we need them...

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 of the most mind-bending, emotionally complex works of writer-director Charlie Kaufman : 🎬 Films Discussed: Anomalisa (2015) Synecdoche, New York (2008) If you're a fan of existential cinema , surrealist film , arthouse movies , or th...

This week on Popcorn & Perspective , Chantal and Chris break down every flawless victory and fatality in Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) — the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 reboot. Is it a flawless victory or does it fatality itself? The verdict is in! 🎬 Film Discussed: Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) The sequel to Mortal Kombat (2021) Based on the iconic Mortal Kombat video game franchise Genre: Actio...

Welcome to Episode 92 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P ! This week the guys tackle one of the hottest topics in comics and pop culture — the fall of the MCU — plus all the usual pulls, new releases, and comic shop talk for May 27th ! 📦 This Week's Topics: The Fall of the MCU — where does Marvel go from here? What we're currently reading and enjoying Upcoming comics we're excited...

This week on Screen Time with KerbRider , host Adam Ritchie sits down with Tim Yonsy to talk physical media collecting and the four films that made Tim fall in love with movies. Whether you're a Blu-ray devotee, a 4K collector, or just someone who remembers the exact movie that changed everything — this one's for you. ⚠️ Formerly KerbSide Collections — now rebranded as Screen Time with KerbRider !...

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 Euphoria , Margo's Got Money Troubles, and more! ⚠️ Spoiler Warning — specific episode discussions ahead! 🎬 Currently Watching: Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2, Episodes 8 Euphoria Season 3, Episodes 6-7 Hacks Season 5, Episodes 9 ✅ Just Finish...

This week on Sportsball , Mike Hilty breaks down two of the biggest stories in the 2025 NBA Playoffs — the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals and an epic Western Conference Finals showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs ! 🏀 Topics Covered: New York Knicks — NBA Finals Bound! How did the Knicks make it to the NBA Finals ? What does their path look like to win a ch...

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the technical, precision-engineered depths of the global underground to the revolutionary chugging riffs of 1980s thrash and the neon-soaked, soulful pop of the early 90s. We kick things off with The Art of Discovery , our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have...

This week on Family Movie Night , Mike Hilty reviews Despicable Me (2010) — the animated comedy that introduced the world to Illumination Entertainment , the Minions , and the surprisingly lovable supervillain Gru . Is it a classic or did it just unleash chaos on the world? Mike says it's a wash — and he's not wrong. 🎬 Film Discussed: Despicable Me (2010) — directed by Pierre Coffin & Chris R...

This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Matt Smith picks The Phoenician Scheme (2025) for the group to watch and discuss. Tune in for the crew's honest, unfiltered take on one of 2025's most talked-about new releases! BTB Movie Club is a weekly movie podcast where Tim Larsen and friends — Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian Larsen, Matt Smith, Mike Whildin, Aaron Lashbrook , and Mike Hilty — gather every...

This week on Mix CD , host Mike Hilty is back with 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 film blogger and SPDM Crew podcaster Luke Burian to dive deep into one of the most visceral and influential works of Japanese body horror cinema — Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) , directed by Shin'ya Tsukamoto . 🎬 Film Discussed: Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) — directed by Shin'ya Tsukamoto Genre: Body horror...

This week on Flix and Chill , hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) tackle three big topics shaking up the film world right now — from the cinema re-release boom to controversial new Academy Award rules to actors Hollywood left behind too soon! 🎬 Topics Covered: Re-releasing movies in cinemas — is the theatrical re-release trend good for film culture? New Oscar rules — what t...

This week on Tolkien on Tap , host Tara Jo Nee is joined by Jen and Lilly for a heartfelt and heavy exploration of depression, grief, and hope in Tolkien's Middle-earth — from characters who succumb to despair to those who find their way back to the light. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussion of depression, despair, and mental health themes as portrayed in Tolkien's works....

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...