The Scene Snobs Podcast

🎬 MICK PITCHES HIS SCREENPLAYS + BEST & WORST MOVIES OF 2026 SO FAR + TOP 5 UPCOMING FILMS | Episode 436 Mick is flying solo this week — Casey is moving — and he is making every minute count. First up: Mick's honest breakdown of the best and worst movies of 2026 so far. Then he does something he has never done on the show before — pitching four of his own original screenplays live on air. Plu...

🤖 THE REAL IMPACT OF A.I. ON ART & SOCIETY + TOP 5 A.I. WE'D BEFRIEND | Episode 427 This week Mick and Mad Man tackle one of the biggest conversations of our time — the impact of A.I. on art and society. What's changing, what's at stake, and where this is all heading. Plus our Top 5 A.I. We Would Befriend — the fictional and real artificial intelligences we'd genuinely want in our corner. 🎬...

👽 ALIENS & UFOs IN MOVIES & BEYOND + TOP 5 WORST ALIEN ATTACKS EVER | Episode 426 I want to believe — and this week, so do Mick and Mad Man. Episode 426 dives deep into aliens and UFOs in movies and beyond, and counts down the Top 5 Worst Alien Attacks in film history. Which invasions were the most catastrophic? Which ones were just embarrassing for everyone involved? 🎬 🎟️ THIS WEEK: 👽...

⚔️ MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (2026) FULL REVIEW + TOP 5 SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON CHARACTERS | Episode 425 By the power of Grayskull — this week the Scene Snobs have the power. Mick and Mad Man deliver a full in-depth review of Masters of the Universe (2026), dive deep into their favourite childhood cartoon memories, and count down the Top 5 Saturday Morning Cartoon Characters of all time. 🎬 Did the...

👻 HORROR IS BACK | BEST HORROR MOVIES OF 2025 & 2026 ft. SIR STURDY | Episode 424 Horror is having a moment — and this week the Scene Snobs are celebrating it properly. Mick and Mad Man welcome back the legendary Sir Sturdy from Sturd-O-Vision to break down the best horror films of 2025 and 2026 so far. What's working, what's exceptional, and why this stretch of horror cinema deserves serious...

📺 RECASTING CHILDHOOD TV SHOWS WITH TODAY'S ACTORS | PODCASTS KILLED THE TV STAR | Episode 423 Mick and Mad Man are revisiting the TV shows that shaped them — and recasting every role with the actors they'd choose today. Dream casts, hot takes, and nostalgia turned up to full volume. 🎬 Who gets the roles? Would the new versions work? And what does it say about how television — and the actors we...

🎭 GET IN LOSERS, WE'RE TALKIN' MUSICALS | WHY SOME WORK & SOME FALL FLAT + TOP 5 MUSICALS | Episode 422 This week Mick and Mad Man are stepping into the spotlight to talk musicals — what makes them soar, what makes them sink, and which ones deserve to be on the greatest list of all time. 🎬 Plus our Top 5 Musicals countdown — the ones that made us believe in the magic of a well-placed song an...

😂 JOKEMANIA: THE REMAKE | MICK & MAD MAN WRITE EACH OTHER'S JOKES + TOP 5 FUNNIEST MOVIE SCENES | Episode 421 They said it would only happen once. They were wrong. 🎬 Episode 421 of The Scene Snobs Podcast is called "Jokemania: The Remake" — and Mick and Mad Man are back in the ring for a rematch nobody asked for and everybody needed. But this time — this time — the rules have changed in a wa...

⭐ MAY THE 4TH SPECIAL — FIXING THE STAR WARS FRANCHISE + TOP 5 STAR WARS KNOCKOFFS | Episode 420 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away — someone made a decision that started it all. And a lot of decisions since then have been... a lot. 🎬 Episode 420 of The Scene Snobs Podcast is called "The Saga Begins" — and Mick and Mad Man are celebrating Star Wars Day in the only way that truly matters:...

📰 HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? | FILM & MOVIE NEWS ROASTED + TOP 5 FICTIONAL JOURNALISTS | Episode 419 Stop the presses. The Scene Snobs are hitting the papers — and nothing is safe. 🎬 Episode 419 of The Scene Snobs Podcast — "Have You Heard The News" — is the episode where Mick and Mad Man pick up the headlines, sit behind the desk, and deliver the film and movie industry news the only way they...

😂 JOKEMANIA + TOP 5 BASEBALL PLAYERS IN MOVIES & TV | MICK VS MAD MAN | Episode 418 Don't you forget about this one. Because this one is special. 🎬 Episode 418 of The Scene Snobs Podcast — "Don't You Forget About Me" — is the first ever AND the last ever JOKEMANIA. That's right. In their final run toward Halloween 2026, Mick and Mad Man have decided to settle something important: who is actu...

🍺 CLOSING TIME | GRADING MOVIES & TV LIKE HEALTH INSPECTORS + TOP 5 MOVIE BARTENDERS | Episode 417 Last call. Pull up a stool. This one's going to be a good time. 🎬 Episode 417 of The Scene Snobs Podcast is called "Closing Time" — and Mick and Mad Man are putting on their clipboards, their official lanyards, and their most authoritative expressions, because this week they are health inspecto...

💀 THE BEGINNING OF THE END | LAZARUS DAY SPECIAL — MOVIE CHARACTERS WHO WON'T STAY DEAD + TOP 5 CHARACTERS WE WISH HAD DIED | Episode 416 Something has changed. And we need you to know about it. 🎬 Episode 416 of The Scene Snobs Podcast is called "The Beginning of the End" — and that title means exactly what it sounds like. This episode marks the beginning of our final run. The Scene Snobs are mo...

😤 WE NEED TO TALK... | MOVIE PET PEEVES & CHARACTER ANNOYANCES | Episode 415 We've been holding this in for a while. And we can't do it anymore. 🎬 Episode 415 of The Scene Snobs Podcast — "We Need To Talk..." — is the episode where we finally let it all out. The movie pet peeves. The character actions that make absolutely no sense. The tropes that have somehow survived decades of filmmaking...

🖖 STAR TREK'S FUTURE + FIREFLY ANIMATED SERIES + WHAT AUDIENCES WANT FROM MOVIES | Scene Snobs Ep. 414  Three conversations that every film and TV fan needs to be having right now — and the Scene Snobs are having all of them. 🎬 In Episode 414 of The Scene Snobs Podcast — "Project Fail Scary" — we dig deep into the future of the Star Trek franchise, react to the news that Firefly is returning as...

🏆 AND THE BOLOGNA GOES TO... | Episode 413 — OSCARS 2026 RECAP The votes have been counted, the envelopes have been opened, and the Scene Snobs have opinions. 🎬 This week we break down the full Oscars 2026 ceremony — the winners, the snubs, the surprises, and yes, the moments that had us reaching for the remote. We're handing out our OWN hardware too: welcome to the Bologna Awards. Who deserves...

🎙️ The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 412: “The Kubrick Connection”  This week we dive deep into the mind of one of cinema’s most provocative filmmakers — Stanley Kubrick. From paranoia and power to war, control, and identity, Kubrick’s films often seem to say more about America than the country wants to admit. In this episode, we explore: 🎬 Kubrick’s recurring themes and subtext 🇺🇸 What his films...

🎙️ The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 411: “Taking Down Jason Voorhees” 📅 LIVE Friday, January 23, 2025 ⏰ 8:30 PM EST Crystal Lake rules are out the window. This week on The Scene Snobs Podcast, Mick, Casey, Paul, and friends go full horror-mode as they take down Jason Voorhees—using him as the ultimate symbol while we continue our breakdown of the BEST and WORST Movies of 2025. 🪓 Which movies s...

🎙️ The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 410: “Recasting Ghostbusters” 📅 LIVE Friday, February 6, 2025 ⏰ 8:30 PM EST Who would YOU cast in a modern-day version of Ghostbusters? This week on The Scene Snobs Podcast, Mick, Casey, and friends take on one of cinema’s most beloved classics and recast Ghostbusters for today’s Hollywood—while continuing our ongoing breakdown of the BEST and WORST Movies of...

🎙️ The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 409: “Good Guys vs Nice Guys in Movies” 📅 LIVE Friday, January 23, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 PM EST What’s the real difference between a good guy and a nice guy in movies—and why does it matter? This week on The Scene Snobs Podcast, Mick, Casey, Paul, and friends dive into one of cinema’s most interesting character debates while continuing our deep-dive into the BEST and W...

🎙️ The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 408: “Taking Down Art the Clown”  📅 LIVE Friday, January 16, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 PM EST Art the Clown is on trial… and so is the entire year in movies. This week on The Scene Snobs Podcast, Mick, Casey, Paul, and friends break down their BEST and WORST Movies of 2025, with no mercy spared for the films that disappointed—and plenty of praise for the ones that earned i...

This week, The Scene Snobs Podcast welcomes special guest Heidi Christopher for an in-depth conversation about her chilling new horror novel Lies The Dirt Keeps. We’ll dive into: 🩸 Heidi’s writing process and creative influences 📖 How horror novels translate to the screen 🔥 The fears that inspire her work—and the ones that stay buried PLUS: 📚 TOP 5 COUNTDOWN – Best Horror Book Adaptations 🎥 M...

🎞️ The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 406: “2025 Reel Year Review” 📅 LIVE Friday, January 2, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 PM EST A new year begins… and it’s time to settle the score. This week on The Scene Snobs Podcast, Mick, Casey, Paul, and friends break down their BEST and WORST movies of 2025 in our annual Reel Year Review. 🎬 What movies ruled the year? 💥 What films completely missed the mark? 🔥 Which tak...

🎄 The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 405: “Spirits & Songs Mixtape” 📅 LIVE Friday, December 19, 2025 | ⏰ 8:30 PM EST It’s a holiday party… Snobs style. This week, Mick, Casey, Paul — and a few friends — break out the ultimate Christmas Mixtape episode! We’re sharing: 🎶 Our personal Christmas music mixtapes 🥃 Holiday drinks, toasts & stories 🎁 Seasonal chaos & Christmas cheer Plus:...

🎄 The Scene Snobs Podcast – Episode 404: “Choose Your Own Catastrophe” 📅 LIVE Friday, December 12, 2025 | ⏰ 8:30 PM EST What Christmas catastrophe would you survive? Would Mick take on the Gremlins invading Kingston Falls? Would Paul try to survive a “quiet” holiday party at Nakatomi Plaza? Tonight… we find out. This week on The Scene Snobs Podcast, we’re diving into: 🎁 TOP 5 CHRISTMAS PRESENT...