Mixtape Matinee: A Double Feature Podcast

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. 

This week I’m honored to have two talented friends on Isaac McCune and Jerik VanPatton both of the Salt Lake City bands Sleep Cult and Porq . Also check out Isaac’s solo project, Mr. Happy This week we discuss about two amazing post-hardcore albums. The first is the 1997 album II by Tar-Aiyum Krang! And we pair it with Economy of Motion by Colossamite from 1998. Did you know Krang! Features John D...

We have Tabitha Foster back on the podcast to talk about two film noir movies for the month of November. It’s also her birthday today! We talk about Born to Kill from 1947 and Gilda from 1946 You can follow Tabitha letterboxd here

On today’s episode we have Joey Carson on the show. Joey is a DJ for KZYN in St. George, Utah. Joey is also a social media influencer, where he talks and shares music on his page. He is currently working on his 50 states project, highlighting smaller, unknown bands in each state. So if you‘re a fan of music be sure to follow his page.    Today we discuss Weens 2003 album, Quebec and pair it with S...

Today we have a friend of the show on Tiff Jensen, to talk about two horror films for October. Midsommar (2019) and pair it with The Wicker Man (1973)  

Today’s episode we have on Paden Carter , a musician and photographer based out of Salt Lake City. Check out Paden’s band, vita nihil Today we discuss Robert Eggers, The Witch from 2015 and Rainer Sarnets November from 2017. You can watch November on Fawesome. Here’s a link to Johannes Pääsuke work that inspired November  Three Worlds by M. C. Escher Here is a really good interview with Rainer Sar...

On this episode we have out first review episode where we both go see a new film together, in the theater and then discuss it afterwards. We talk about Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Amother Warning Spoilers ahead Here are the articles referenced: One Fetish After Another  David Poland   Keith and the movies Christianity Today 

We are beyond honored to have one of the coolest people writing about punk music today, Evan Minsker Evan runs and operates see/saw , a newsletter and blog. Evan writes about everything new that’s coming out in punk music. Evan also has a weekly podcast with co-host Nina Corcoran , called Punk This Week . They both talk about their favorite releases in the world of punk.  Today we talk about Evan’...

This week we have our friend and local musician, Tommy Schwemmer on the show.    Tommy is a life long music fan, started out on guitar and also plays bass. He is the bass player for The Fire Within. You can listen to their music here .  Today we talk about Stainds 1999 album Dysfunction. And pair it with Chat Pile s 2024 Cool World.  Here is Raygun Busch ’s letterboxd Here in the rig rundown of Ch...