Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts

Send us Fan Mail B-B-B-B-Bonus episode!!! This week, SiouxperCon returns to the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center! That means that the SiouxperCon Film Festival is back, too!!! On this special promo episode, the hosts of Screams From the Basement, Casey Kelderman and Sam Lenz, join the show to talk about this year’s convention and guests! We talk about actors and vendors, as well as special...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns! This week, I am joined by local greenhouse worker and fitness instructor, Mary Wiese. We chat about the joys of horticulture, finding your groove in the world of physical fitness, and motherhood, before diving into the movie of the week, the Ben Stiller/Jennifer Aniston led romcom, Along Came Polly. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail The Criterion Break RETURNS! After a long absence, The Break is back with a very casual episode. Less topic driven and more chatting about our summers, the hosts pay tribute to their fallen comrade, friend of the show Cory Jacobsen, as well as legendary director William Friedkin, before discussing some of their favorite summer watches and Sioux Falls State Theater experiences. The...

Send us Fan Mail It’s time for an all new Let’s Taco ‘Bout here on Taco Tuesday! This week, The Fat Dude finally decided to release an episode recorded months ago. The Fat Dude gets his chance to sit down with local podcast host, patron of the arts, and genuine all-around wonderful human, Dave Holly. We chat about first dates, Dave’s history in radio, and what it is like to appreciate a secretly a...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns for another fun chat. On this week’s show, I am joined by Brian Skutle, podcaster, composer, and the brains behind Sonic Cinema. We discuss discovering the love of movies at a young age, the work that goes into creating a score, and our featured movie of the week, Edward Norton’s Keeping the Faith! You can find all of Brian reviews and musings at Sonic-Cin...

Send us Fan Mail After a long unannounced hiatus, Let’s Taco ‘Bout is BACK! The Fat Dude discusses some of the reasons behind the two month absence before diving into an awesome chat with former local radio personality and current social media maven and podcast host, Natasha! We discuss Natasha’s history in radio and her love for the arts and 90s popular culture before diving into her featured mov...

Send us Fan Mail The Criterion Break returns this week, but deviates from the path a little bit. Blake is on a brief hiatus, so we opted to take a little breather from The World of Wong Kar Wai. Louis Malle’s Elevator to the Gallows played the State Theater in Sioux Falls, so Andy and Derrick decided to take a little detour into the world of French noir. Hear what the guys have to say of this belo...

Send us Fan Mail An episode years in the making finally hits the airwaves. When I first thought about people I know who would make great guests, Sioux Falls actor and dear friend, Erin Sharp, quickly came to mind. Erin has a great story to tell and he shares his thoughts on fatherhood, finding your calling where you least expect it, and rediscovering a love of the arts that has led to a successful...

Send us Fan Mail Better late than never, right? In a delayed release due to some exhaustion, this excellent episode FINALLY sees the light of day. SiouxperCon founding board member, Shane Gerlach, joins the show to discuss the ‘con life, the ups and downs of his 9 to 5, and his joy in watching a community thrive. We also discuss his son’s battle with cancer and his love of pro wrestling before div...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Let’s Taco ‘Bout welcomes another newcomer to the fray! Host of the Middle Class Film Class podcast, Pete Abeyta joins the show to chat about discovering and cultivating a love for movies at a young age, facing fears greater than any creature feature, and how a love for auto restoration led to helping those in need. The two also dive into the featured movie...

Send us Fan Mail The Criterion Breaks returns this week, continuing our miniseries on the films of Wong Kar Wai. This week, before diving into the next film in the Hong Kong auteur’s filmography, we chat about the legacy of Roger Ebert on the tenth anniversary of his passing. We also offer up a handful of recommendations from the Criterion Channel’s April line-up. The trio of hosts then chat about...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨🚨 BONUS EPISODE!!! 🚨🚨 Let’s Taco ‘Bout drops in with a special Friday bonus episode. In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, community health worker and community outreach manager for The Transformation Project, Jack Fonder, joins the show. We chat about Jack’s transition, working in non-profit, and finding ways to self-care in the midst of stressful days. We also chat abo...

Send us Fan Mail This week on an all new Let’s Taco ‘Bout, we dive into what is regarded as one of the best films of all time. Sioux Falls actor of stage and screen, Clinton Store, guests on the program. We talk about discovering his talents later in life, his years of service in the National Guard and Army, and what movies are a part of his core. We then dive into this week’s featured movie, Fran...

Send us Fan Mail The Criterion Break is back again, continuing our miniseries on Wong Kar-Wai. The next films in the beautiful World of Wong Kar-Wai box set are Chungking Express and Fallen Angels. Blake discusses his deep affection for the auteur’s 1994 crossover smash, while the other two chat about whether or not the film clicked for them. We then dive into 1995’s companion piece and determine...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a Saturday special before the Oscars! The Criterion Break arrives with a BONUS episode! This week, the boys discuss their picks and predictions for Sunday’s Oscar ceremony! They finally get their chance to talk their favorites of the year as awards season rolls to a close. Blake can be found on Letterboxd @ therealjohng . Derrick can be found on  Instagram AND Letterboxd @ de...

Send us Fan Mail An epic year in cinema deserves an epic episode! SDFilmThoughts himself, Jameson Pfeifle, returns for a tradition six years running (and then some) as we countdown our favorite films of 2022. We also discuss the successes of independent filmmakers from the Midwest, the movies we just didn’t “get,” and those we thought were unfairly maligned by critics. This year, we are also joine...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns! This week, the Fat Dude is joined by podcast host and anti-bullying advocate, Zach MrEyeliner. The two chat about Zach’s upbringing and early life, his passion for anti-bullying and acceptance, and where his love for horror stems from. The two then dive into Zach’s pick for movie of the week, the cult classic horror comedy, The Monster Squad . Follow Zach...

Send us Fan Mail You deserve a break! This week, The Criterion Break returns to begin their miniseries on the films of Wong Kar-Wai. We all get to crack open the our box sets and begin our journey through longing in Hong Kong. This week’s episode focuses on the first to films in the World of Wong Kar-Wai set, As Tears Go By and Days of Being Wild. We discuss our thoughts on the cinematic starting...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns after a week off to breathe! This week, The Fat Dude is joined by his old college roommate, Minnesota educator and TikTok phenomenon, Mandi Jung. Mandi and Andy talk about personal growth, finding the person who gets you, teaching the next generation, and what it’s like to get mentioned on Fox News TWICE! We also dive into Mandi’s movie pick for the week,...

Send us Fan Mail Getting back on a regular schedule with a doozy of an episode! This week, it is an absolute honor to be joined by Ryan Miller, the lead singer of Guster, who has also amassed a pretty solid scoring filmography. Guster has been one of my favorite bands for almost 30 years! We discuss the band’s roots, their longevity, and some memorable moments in their history. We also dive into t...

Send us Fan Mail And now it’s time for a Criterion Break! The boys return for their second episode of the month, wrapping up the films covered in the Fat Dude’s Movies You Should See series, now screening at The State Theatre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Andy closes up his series with two Criterion titles from different eras. The first is a human drama starring the fantastic Marion Cotillard, Two...

Send us Fan Mail ALERT!!! It’s a BONUS episode!!! The Fat Dude is joined by the Johannsen siblings, Jess and Nick, to talk about this year’s Oscar nominations. Hear their hot takes, the agreement with the consensus, and what shocked and surprised them on nomination morning! Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDudeDigsFlicks Twitter - FatD...

Send us Fan Mail The Movies You Should See Series keeps trucking along! To discuss movie three, I am joined by local actress and host of the Never Seen It with Betsy & Trent, Betsy Gorham. We talk local theater, movie-loving roots, and the joy of discovering something new. We also talk about the adventure of starting a podcast in a pandemic and hitting your stride before diving into our featur...

Send us Fan Mail Taco Tuesday is back for a BONUS EPISODE!!! Nathan Hults returns to the show for this week’s episode. The local comic is here to discuss this weekend’s Sno Jam Comedy Fest. Nathan tells us what to expect from the festival in its eighth year running. This year’s comedy extravaganza is supporting two great local charities, Transformation Project SD and Compass Center. Nathan can be...

Send us Fan Mail The Criterion Break returns to tackle a big one from the Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movies You Should See series. This week, the gang dives into Yasujiro Ozu’s Tokyo Story. Recently listed as the #4 Greatest Movie of All Time according to BOTH Sight & Sound polls, Tokyo Story is a slow-paced, humanist films about the life of a family in post-war Japan. The hosts of The Criterion Bre...