Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts

Send us Fan Mail After a long hiatus, Andy and Blake return for another Criterion Break. On this week's episode, the duo discuss what they have watched during their time off, and take a look at the list of titles set to arrive in the Collection proper in November. The two then take a deeper dive into Andy's Mt. Everest title, A Brighter Summer Day (1991; spine #804). Andy's Everest...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s REAL season finale, The Fat Dude is joined by Sioux Falls power couple Bob Wendland and Luke Tatge, two members of The Goodnight Theatre Collective. Bob and Luke talk theatre, You’ve Got Mail , and their first time watching the classic romcom together. With things they way they are right now, it is as important as ever to support your local arts scene. Support some...

Send us Fan Mail On the season finale of Let’s Taco ‘Bout, The Fat Dude is joined by his older brother, Rick Heller, creator of the Kansas City High School Sports blog, to talk about the Americana classic, Forrest Gump. The two discuss the America of 2020, from Coronavirus to Black Lives Matter, before diving into just how much this film meant to both of them. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across so...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is joined by local cinephile, Darren Hines, to discuss classic cinema and Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. Darren shares his story on how he got to see the legendary satire on the big screen in a special setting with an amazing guest! Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDudeDigsFlick...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the two hosts return to finish off their Criterion Starter Packs. Andy and Blake name ten more movies to use as an entry point into the Criterion Collection. The two also discuss what Criterion-related films they have been watching and offer their feedback on the announcements for September's releases where Andy not only gushes at length about one, but has an actua...

Send us Fan Mail This week, The Fat Dude is joined by one of the co-founders of Back Lot 605 and co-host of their main podcast, Brian Mensing. The Fat Dude can’t let the Sound City debacle go unmentioned!!! After that road bump, the two chat about how Brian came to love movies and their soundtracks so much, and hit 88 miles per hour discussing one of the most perfect comedies of all... time... Bac...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude chats with regular guest Ryan Stoick about how he came to love comics and comic book movies. The centerpiece film this week is the 1978 classic, Superman The Movie. Ryan talks about how this movie became so instrumental to who he is while both men discuss how much they adore this legendary piece of cinema. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across soc...

Send us Fan Mail Everybody has to start somewhere! On this week’s episode, Andy and Blake each reveal the first five picks on their lists of ten films to help ease people into The Criterion Collection. If you or unfamiliar with the Channel/Collection and are looking for a way in, or the content feels too daunting or intimidating to tackle, never fear! Andy and Blake are here! The two also, as usua...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude chats with Shinah and Andrew Hey, the dynamic duo behind @MarriedMusicals. The two discuss the Twin Cities’ theatre scene, being married actors, and how this week’s featured film, Grease, brought them together. You can follow the Heys on Facebook and Instagram at MarriedMusicals . Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Jack Kruger Jr., professional wrestler extraordinaire repping Midwest All Pro Wrestling and lover of movies, steps into the squared circle to chat with the Fat Dude about growing up on video rentals and sports entertainment. The two also turn their attention to Kevin Smith and his 1999 comedy classic, Dogma. You can learn more about all things Midwest All P...

Send us Fan Mail A listener request is the inspiration for this episode, as Andy and Blake dive into the filmography of Greek filmmaker, Costa-Gavras. The two decided to tackle two of his most well-known political thrillers, State of Siege (1972; Spine #760) and Z (1969; Spine #491). The two also talk about the titles coming to the collection in August, the announcement of Criterion titles coming...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Let’s Taco ‘Bout it, The Fat Dude chats with The Hurdle Life Coach, Terry Liggins. The two talk about mentorship, positivity, and growth, while also confronting racial inequality within the justice system. The centerpiece film of the discussion this week is 2019’s Just Mercy, starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and Brie Larson, and is directed by Destin Daniel C...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Let’s Taco ‘Bout it, The Fat Dude is joined by Good Night Theatre Collective company member, Jessica Johannsen, to talk about the early 90s comedy classic, Wayne’s World. The two also discuss the local theatre scene and Jess’s job working for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. You can follow Jessica at JosicaJeshannsen on Instagram, as well as The Good Night Theat...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Criterion Break, Andy and Blake call an audible and change their original plans. While they still do give Paul Bartell’s  Eating Raoul (1982; Spine #625) a second chance, they had to forego a rewatch of The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976; Spine #304) because it left the Criterion Channel. In its place, the two watched the first film of The Koker Trilogy , Abbas Kiarost...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s main show, The Fat Dude sits down with Casey Kelderman of Back Lot 605. Here, they talk about their mutual love of movies, their mutual apprehension towards a movie deemed one of the best of the decade, and their split appreciation for the 1994 comedy smash hit, Dumb and Dumber. Will they have the same crackling on-air chemistry as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels? Liste...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is joined by local stand-up comedian and entrepreneur, Nathan Hults, to talk about the impact and surprising emotional resonance of Tommy Boy. The two also discuss the love of the theater and what the journey for a stand-up comic feels like. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDudeDigs...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Criterion Break, Andy and Blake discuss July’s Criterion announcements. They also dig into their first film from Federico Fellini, Amarcord (1973; Spine #4), as well as one of June’s entries, Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019; Spine #1034). As a spoiler, while both hosts enjoyed both films, only one is mutually described as a cinematic master...

Send us Fan Mail Christine Pietz of Smartmouth Comedy returns to the Fat Dude Digs Flicks podcast! This time, we talk about acting, comedy, and funny cat movies starring Key and Peele. You can follow Christine on Twitter at cpietzinlights. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDudeDigsFlicks Twitter - FatDudeFlicks Subscribe to this podcast...

Send us Fan Mail After having such a fun chat over Return of the Jedi, Andy of Fat Dude Digs Flicks and Blake of Back Lot 605 decided to join forces for a side podcast discussing their love of The Criterion Collection. Every so often, the two will get together to chat about a movie or two from the collection or currently streaming on The Criterion Channel. In this first episode, the duo discuss a...

Send us Fan Mail For years, my buddy Jameson has been telling me I need to sit down and watch the gleeful insanity that is Tammy and the T-Rex. With Vinegar Syndrome’s new bluray release, I was finally able to do just that. Listen as SDFilmThoughts and I talk about our love of bad movies while diving into everything we remember to about Tammy and the T-Rex. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across socia...

Send us Fan Mail What better time to introduce a new format than in the midst of a pandemic? I am joined by the voice of Midwest All-Pro Wrestling and director of Siouxpercon, Charlie Eccles, to talk about his love of 2008’s The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei. We also chat about Charlie’s love of wrestling, how he got both of those gigs, and his adv...

Send us Fan Mail This week, before the Oscars are handed out, it’s time for the annual Best of the Year countdown. The Fat Dude is joined by Jameson Pfeifle (and some friends) to look at our favorites of 2019. What will our number ones be and how much do we have in common this go round?  Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDudeDigsFlicks...

Send us Fan Mail The Skywalker Saga concluded with a bang! Or was it more of a... meh? The Fat Dude rounds up his guests throughout the course of this miniseries to get their thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Some people were entertained. Some were disappointed. Some were just plain angry. Time to hear everyone’s thoughts! Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat...

Send us Fan Mail The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! The Rise of Skywalker has hit theaters and left its mark. For some first impressions, The Fat Dude sits down with his younger brother, Matt, to discuss the impact of Star Wars on their lives and how they took to the final chapter in the Skywalker saga. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flick...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk a Star Wars story, shall we? It may not be the most necessary entry in the franchise, but some people thought it was a fun one. It’s time to talk Solo with my own personal beacon of hope and happiness, Ryan Stoick. Ryan always knows how to boost a movie I don’t particularly love and he does just that here.  Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat...