Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast

For our ninth episode, Austin brings in his good friend Jake Bottiglieri to celebrate the birthday of the grandfather of independent cinema, John Cassavetes. In part one of this marathon, they discuss Faces (1968) and Husbands (1970)! If you would like to watch these Cassavetes classics, both are available on Amazon Prime ( Husbands is currently free to watch right now with Prime). Enjoy! 0:00 - I...

For our eighth episode, Austin invites Jeff Roda back for an extended one-on-one conversation. They talk about the wide (virtual) release of Jeff's new film 18 To Party , what it was like growing up in Generation X, how Jeff became friends with Philip Seymour Hoffman, and much more! Check out Jeff Roda's film 18 to Party , available on Amazon and iTunes today! 0:00 - Introduction 12:20 - Conversat...

For our seventh episode, Austin and Joe share their Top 5 Favorite Movies of 1984! Why, you may ask? Well, next week Austin will be talking with Jeff Roda again, but this time for a full-length conversation. Roda's film 18 To Party (2020) is set in 1984, therefore Austin and Joe thought it would be fun to preface that conversation with a fun list. Plus, 1984 just kicks serious ass! 0:00 - Introduc...

For our sixth episode, Austin and Joe celebrate Martin Scorsese's 78th birthday by taking a chronological journey through Scorsese's movies, from Boxcar Bertha (1972) to his short in New York Stories (1989). They also discuss, at length, the listeners' poll winner -- between Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), and The King of Comedy (1982) -- and you chose The King of Comedy ! That and more on...

For our fifth episode, Austin and Joe have a fantastic conversation with documentary filmmaker and former actress Gaylen Ross, star of Dawn of the Dead (1978), Madman (1981), and Creepshow (1982). They talk about Hoosier life, George Romero, Leslie Nielsen and Ted Danson, documentary filmmaking and more! Be sure to check this one out! 0:00 - Introduction 4:10 - Conversation with Gaylen Ross 1:15:5...

Bonus content! Andy Williams (guitarist for Every Time I Die and The Butcher from All Elite Wrestling ) joins Austin and Joe for an awesome conversation about music, professional wrestling, movies, and AEW's upcoming pay-per-view, Full Gear , airing this Saturday, November 7th! More info about the PPV below. 0:00 - Introduction 7:00 - Austin & Joe talk with Andy Williams 1:37:40 - Outro AEW's...

Bonus content! This episode is a bit more emotionally charged. It's about the Alex Gibney documentary "Totally Under Control" which you can watch on Hulu. This doc puts a spotlight on the White House’s failed response to the global pandemic and how it could have been prevented. Featuring damning testimony from public health officials and hard investigative reporting, Gibney reveals a system-wide c...

For our fourth episode, Austin and Joe have a brief conversation with Jeff Roda, director of the new film "18 To Party", premiering this Friday (11/06)! After talking with Jeff, Austin and Joe tackle their Top 5 Favorite Movies About Politics ! Get ready... it's a fun time! 0:00 - Introduction 4:30 - Conversation with Jeff Roda about his new film "18 To Party", out Friday. 21:40 - Austin & Joe...

For our third episode, Austin and Joe keep it simple and focus on revealing their #1-5 picks from their Top 15 Favorite Horror Movies lists! They may be long-winded, but it's one hell of a ride. 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Austin briefly talks about "Dick Johnson is Dead" 12:30 - Austin and Joe reveal their #1-5 picks! 2:49:20 - Outro (preview of upcoming episodes) Keep an eye out for our conversat...

For our second episode, I was able to talk with Dan Elswick and Riccardo Cozzolino, the filmmakers behind the documentary Holding These Moments OUT NOW! Once the interview concludes, Austin and Joe reveal their #6-10 choices from their Top 15 Favorite Horror Movies lists! 0:00 - Introduction 3:06 - Conversation with filmmakers Dan Elswick and Riccardo Cozzolino 55:30 - Austin and Joe reveal their...

For our first ever bonus content, Austin welcomes three members from the legendary hardcore band Bane. Bedard (vocalist), James (bassist), and Zach (guitarist) discuss how they got into hardcore, what the community means to them, and what it was like having the movie Holding These Moments made about them. After a trip to bummerville, Austin and the guys lift their spirits with a lively discussion...

For our kickoff episode, Joe Shearer (co-owner of The Film Yap) talks with host Austin Glidden about how they got into movies, how horror entered the picture, and conclude with their #11-15 choices from their Top 15 Favorite Horror Movies lists! Also, a Medium Cool Movie Lesson about "body horror!" 0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - Conversation with Joe Shearer about how he and Austin got into movies. 45...

In this teaser episode of Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast, Austin talks about what the future holds for the podcast. He foreshadows Episode 01, where Joe Shearer, co-owner of TheFilmYap.com, will join him to discuss HORROR MOVIES! It's October, so let's get scared! Episode 01 will be released on Tuesday, October 13th! He also talks about Letterboxd.com, a great resource for any film lover. Go check i...