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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 landmark Robert Aldrich psychological thrillers starring the legendary Bette Davis : 🎬 Films Discussed: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) & Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly f...

This month on The Wasteland Spotlight , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by filmmaker George Massimillo to explore the theme "Let's Play Ball" — four beloved baseball movies 🎬 Films Discussed: Field of Dreams (1989), Major League (1989), A League of Their Own (1992), and The Sandlot (1993) If you love baseball movies , classic 90s sports films , or nostalgic Hollywood cinema —...

Welcome to Episode 95 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P ! This week, B-Lar flies solo to talk about recent reads and all the usual pulls & new releases 📦 This Week's Topics: What B-Lar currently reading and enjoying Upcoming comics we're excited about FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report New #1 issues out today — June 17th 🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Comic Shop Two Michigan locat...

This week on Sportsball , Mike Hilty congratulates the New York Knicks on winning the NBA Championship after 50+ years against the San Antonio Spurs 🏀 Topics Covered: NBA Finals Recap: What this win means for New York and the NBA Jalen Brunson being clutch when it mattered the most Where the San Antonio Spurs go from here and why it might be difficult for them to get back to the NBA Finals Mike H...

This week on SPDM TV , Mike Hilty shares his favorite movies that were inspired by TV shows Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Connect with him here: 📸 Instagram 📺 Serializd 🎥 Letterboxd ✍️ Articles on SiftPop Mike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Family Movie Night , Sportsball , and Mix CD — plus the pop culture podcast Gee...

This week on Family Movie Night , Mike Hilty reviews Despicable Me 3 (2017) — the third in the beloved franchise 🎬 Film Discussed: Despicable Me 3 (2017) Studio: Illumination Entertainment (formerly Illumination Animation) Long lost brother?!? An '80s-themed villain! Music Galore! Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here: 📸 Instagram 📺 Serializd 🎥 Le...

This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Aaron Lashbrook picks Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) for the group to watch and discuss — Michel Gondry's heartbreaking story about love, loss, and what you're willing to do to stop pain 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 Mi...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and filmmaker Anna Campbell to discuss the beloved British black comedy classic — The Ladykillers (1955) , starring Alec Guinness ! 🎬 Film Discussed: The Ladykillers (1955) — directed by Alexander Mackendrick Starring Alec Guinness , Peter Sellers , and Cecil Parker Genre: British Black Comedy / Cl...

This week on Mix CD , host Mike Hilty celebrates his youngest daughter Mimi's birthday with a very special episode — a heartfelt playlist of her all-time favorite songs! A perfect listen for anyone who loves kid-approved music , family playlist ideas , or just a feel-good episode full of great tunes. 🎵 This Episode: A birthday playlist curated by Mike's daughter Mimi — her favorite songs, her way...

Welcome to The Wasteland Retrospective! This weekly podcast will bring together The Wasteland Reviewer and a guest with each picking a related film to discuss together. For this episode, Shane is joined by SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, Mike Hilty, as they discuss a double dose of X-Men adaptations, X-Men: First Class (2011) & X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Shane Conto is a decorated mov...

Welcome to Episode 94 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P ! This week, the guys talk about Super Hero movie and TV show fatigue plus all the usual pulls & new releases 📦 This Week's Topics: Does Hollywood have a superhero fatigue issue? What we're currently reading and enjoying Upcoming comics we're excited about FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report New #1 issues out today — June 10...

This week on Screen Time with KerbRider , host Adam Ritchie is joined by Shane Hoffmann (Blu Relic Hunter) for the latest physical media industry news , hot releases, and a deep dive into Shane's personal Blu-ray and 4K UHD collection updates for June 2026 ! If you love physical media collecting , Blu-ray hunting , 4K UHD releases , or keeping up with the latest home video industry news — this is...

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the heavy, atmosphere-drenched depths of the modern global metal underground to the complex, boundary-pushing realms of contemporary progressive metal and the soul-stirring, legendary heights of late-1960s classic rock. We kick things off with The Art of Discovery , our mission to find y...

This week on Family Movie Night , Mike Hilty reviews Despicable Me (2015) — the spin-off in the Despicable Me franchise that shows the Minions traveling to London 🎬 Film Discussed: Minions (2015) Studio: Illumination Entertainment (formerly Illumination Animation) Can a change of scenery and time really make a difference? Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find...

This week on Mix CD , hosts Mike Hilty and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) continue their emotional playlist series their personal rage room playlists ! Shane Conto — film critic, writer, YouTuber & music enthusiast: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective , Wasteland Watchlist , Cinematic Wasteland , and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Cr...

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster and Movie Smash Podcast host Chris Roberts to discuss the landmark animated adaptation of George Orwell's classic political allegory — Animal Farm (1954) ! The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion Shane...

This week on Flix and Chill , hosts Luke Burian , Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) , and Adam Ritchie (KerbRider) get together to dig into the The Odyssey controversy , the latest in alien and extraterrestrial news , and everything you need to know about physical media collecting in 2025! 🎬 Topics Covered: The Odyssey — what's the controversy and where do we land? Aliens and extraterrestrial...

Tara, Zay, Bree, and David give their panel at Westmoot 2026 . After which see how we put everything together. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! About the host: Tara Jo Nee is an avid Tolkien enthusiast sharing their love of Middle-earth with the world. 🌿 Linktree – More Tolkien Content Connect with the Guests: Zay (The Blerdy Dad) — Linktree Bree - Instagram David - https://linktr.ee/davidthengold...

This week on The Wasteland Retrospective , host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by Jess Conto for a double dose of beloved Jim Henson Company fantasy classics: 🎬 Films Discussed: The Dark Crystal (1982) — Jim Henson & Frank Oz's groundbreaking dark fantasy puppet film Labyrinth (1986) — the iconic David Bowie fantasy adventure produced by Jim Henson If you love 80s fantasy film...

The Cinematic Wasteland is where our passion for film leads you through cinema's history. This episode focuses on the year 1940: Film History Lesson for 1940 Box Office Breakdown for 1940 Breakdown of The 13th Academy Awards The Cinematic Wasteland Award for Best Picture, 1940 1940 Watchlist Discussion of the classic fantasy/adventure, The Thief of Bagdad (1940). Shane Conto is a decorated movie c...

Welcome to Episode 93 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P ! This week, the guys talk with Doug Wargner, plus all the usual pulls & new releases 📦 This Week's Topics: Doug Wagner — writer of Plastic, Beware the Eye of Odin, & The Hard Place. Currently writing Cyberpunk 2077 Chrome and Narco What we're currently reading and enjoying Upcoming comics we're excited about FOC (Fi...

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 Bouroughs, and more! ⚠️ Spoiler Warning — specific episode discussions ahead! 🎬✅ Just Finished: Euphoria Season 3 Hacks Season 5 🎬 Just Started: Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1, Episodes 1-4 Spider-Man Noir Season 1, Episodes 1-2 Rivals Sea...

This week on Sportsball , Mike Hilty breaks down some of the numbers that work in favor of both teams in the NBA Finals: the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs 🏀 Topics Covered: NBA Finals Preview NBA Season Recap for both teams, head-to-head and historical context Who's got the edge on offense, defense, coaching, the bench, and x-factors Mike predicts who will win the 2025=2026 NBA Champi...

This week on Family Movie Night , Mike Hilty reviews Despicable Me (2013) — the animated comedy sequel that continued the adventures of Gru , Margo, Agnes, Edith , and of course, the Minions 🎬 Film Discussed: Despicable Me 2 (2013) — directed by Pierre Coffin & Chris Renaud Studio: Illumination Entertainment (formerly Illumination Animation) Can Villains become heroes? Is there a way to actua...

This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Mike Whildin picks Jurassic Park (1993) for the group to watch and discuss — Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking sci-fi adventure that changed blockbuster filmmaking forever. Life finds a way, and so does a great movie pick! BTB Movie Club is a weekly movie podcast where Tim Larsen and friends — Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian Larsen, Matt Smith, Mike Whildin, Aa...