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Send us Fan Mail Remember watching classic cartoons on Saturday mornings? We do too! This episode takes you back to that nostalgic era as we discuss the importance of physical media in preserving those cherished memories. We'll kick off with a deep dive into "A Quiet Place: Day One" and "Don't Breathe," uncovering what makes these films stand out in the crowded horror...

Send us Fan Mail What if the roar of a motorcycle engine could teach you about life, passion, and resilience? Join us for an exhilarating ride through the world of motorcycle culture as we chat with my dad, Bob Miranda, a true motorcycle enthusiast. From his first brush with bikes thanks to grandpa, to his undying love for Harley Davidson, Bob shares his most thrilling adventures on two wheels, co...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we welcome my sister back to the show after a year-long hiatus to catch up on her adventures in new motherhood. We share hilarious stories about my niece and goddaughter, Selena, whose evolving movie preferences have jumped from Moana to Frozen, despite her aversion to Finding Nemo and real-life swimming. Tune in for some laughs as we recount Selena's unique dislik...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the worlds of bartending and filmmaking collide? Join us on this special edition of "Open Tabs" with our guest host Rudy Ruiz from the "Drinks and a Movie" podcast. Rudy brings his unique blend of film critique and drink reviews to the table as we chat about the current landscape of summer blockbusters. Despite the quieter summer, we shine a s...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to create breathtaking anime tattoos? Discover the artistry and passion behind the ink with Ken Possibble, a celebrated tattoo artist renowned for his anime-inspired work. We kick off with Ken's personal story, detailing his journey from doodling in school to mastering synthetic skin and eventually establishing Inkwell Studio in Michigan City, Indi...

Send us Fan Mail Heather Rose returns to share her insider experiences as a Production Assistant (PA) and Foley artist in the film industry, working on projects like "Crust" and meeting stars like Sean Whalen and Ben Savage. Heather dives into the fascinating world of Foley artistry, revealing the meticulous process of creating authentic soundscapes for movies. Together, we reminisce abo...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode we review John Krasinski's new family friendly movie, If. We dive into the imagination of the former Office star and discuss our thoughts on his story telling. I have on Megan Rivera to help review this comedy and play games. For this weeks throwback movie we watched Seth Rogen's movie from 2009, Observe and Report. We also discuss some of our curre...

Send us Fan Mail Join forces with Rob Miranda and Kyle Clifford as we navigate the wild, evolving world of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise and dissect the impact of a quintet of sequels looming on the horizon. Revel in our shared nostalgia for the 1995 cult classic "Congo" and its portrayal of the great apes. The conversation swings into the realm of anime, where we weigh ou...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when you throw Ryan Gosling, Taylor Swift, and KISS into a cinematic cocktail shaker? The result is "The Fall Guy," a film that took us by surprise with its electrifying fusion of action, romance, and a heartfelt nod to the stunt community. We peel back the curtain on the movie's slow burn beginnings, its playful jab at the industry, and h...

Send us Fan Mail Could the world survive the ultimate pop culture showdown: Seth Rogen's laugh riots or the kings of adult animation, "Family Guy" and "South Park"? We're tearing into this debate with our special guest, Glenn, offering a fresh slice of perspective on everything from C2E2 cosplay to the high stakes of NFL controversies. Nostalgia hits us square in the...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I take a break from movie reviews and invited two friends on the show to talk about Anime. Joining me today, making his debut on the podcast, is TikTok creator Tony Villalobos. This content creator specializes in recommending, reviewing, announcing anime's, and skit making. You can follow him on TikTok @mustachegaming_26. Also returning to the podcast is...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks epsiode I review A24's newest movie, Civil War, starring Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura. I invited recurring guest, Brandon Cole. And for this week's throwback movie, we reviewed Captain America: Civil War. We compare 2016 MCU with today's MCU. We also recap our favorite announcements from Cinemacon for new movies. https://msha.ke/thisseatstaken  

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks epsiode, I review Dev Patel's newest Action Trhiller, Moneky Man. One of the best fighting movies of the year. To help my review this movie, i bring on guest Sebastian, professional photographer, I also review The Last Omen, the newest horror movie. We discuss a parts of the Quiet On Set documentary.  Monkey Man. Directed by Dev Patel. An anonymous young man unl...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I bring podcast host, Kyle Clifford, back onto the show. We tackled newest Hollywood blockbuster. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. We break down the franchsie starting all the way back in 2014. We also do a mini review on Prime's new movie, Road House.  You can follow Kyle Cifford's podcast at Date Night with Ky & Kas Godzilla X Kong: The New Em...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode we're having drinks and a movie! I invited Rudy Ruiz, Cinematographer, Director, Writer, and host of the podcast, Drinks and a Movie, to the podcast. I do a mini interview. with Rudy on his past and current projects. We discuss a little bit of his career, his favorite genre's, how his movie experience has shifted, and the Ghostbusters franchis...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I review the Blumhouse  production movie, Imaginary. I invited horror fan Greg Rucinski back on to help me review this average horror movie. We break down the cast, jump scares, and plot. For a throwback, Greg recommended his favorite Sci-Fi movie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Starring Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, and a very young Jeff Goldblum.  Imagi...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I review the newest animated action edition to their franchise, Kung Fu Panda 4. I invited my little cousin Pito to come on for the first time to give me his take on this family friendly comedy. We also review Pokemon: Detective Pikachu for this week's throwback movie.  Kung Fu Panda 4. Directed by Mike Mitchel and Stephanie Stine. After Po is tapped to...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks epsiode I review Dune Part 2. There is no guest this week, but I do my best to give my thoughts on the great sequel. Following the success to Dune Pare 1 in 2021, this sequel keeps the same essence as the first one. I would recommend seeing this movie in theaters instead of waiting for it to stream. For the first half of this episode, I give a recap of Hollywood news...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode, I have Mario Kart champion of NWI, Greg Rucinski, back on the podcast to discuss everything Nintendo. We talk about growing up with Nintendo, all their counsels, characters, and movies. We even review the live action Super Mario Bros (1993). Greg gives us the behind the scene drama of the cult classic. I give my quick review of Maddame Web and Bob Marley: On...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I bring on Brandon Brogdon to test his Taylor Swift knowledge. We discuss Taylor's fans, music, business model, acting, and stalkers. I also challenge Brandon in Name That Tune with some of her music to see how much of a swiftie he really is. We also recap the 2024 Super Bowl and its halftime performance by Usher. https://msha.ke/thisseatstaken  

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode we celebrate Valentine's Day! I have on recurring guest, Yesi Flores and we review two of our favorite romantic comedies. Yesi's choice is How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days and I picked Will Smith's Hitch. We also do a mini review of Netflix's new drama, Griselda. We share our stories of embarrassing dates, and talk about our feelings of Valent...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode we prep for this years Super Bowl. I invited fan favorite mother-daughter duo, Gloria and Zoe. We discuss our favorite parts about throwing a super bowl party. We go over favorite foods, commercials and halftime performances. I give them a trivia game over old halftime performances. We discuss expectations of Usher's performance this year, and we go off...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode, I am once again joined by Glenn Steel. Together we talk about the popular video game  franchise, Grand Theft Auto. We go through all the GTA games and discuss the possibilities in GTA VI. I give Glenn a trivia game on GTA 5 to see how well he knows the game and we discuss the recent leaks on the Rockstars gaming company.

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I review the musical reboot, Mean Girls. Based on the 2004 classic, Mean Girls hits the big screen again in attempt bring back the original fans and cast in a younger audience. Making her debut on this podcast, I invited Dayanara Jimenez to help me review this movie. We also travel back into time to compare it to the original and discuss our ups and down in t...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode me and recurring guest, Brandon Cole, take a look into 2024. We break down the lists of the biggest movies coming this year. We also give take a look at the biggest shows coming to TV or streaming. We briefly go over some new music and we discuss McDonalds new chain restaurant,  CosMcs.  https://msha.ke/thisseatstaken