SiftPop
A podcast dedicated to doing the work it takes to dig up the pop culture gold. Every weekend join Aaron Dicer, Andrew Ormsby, and a rotating group of guest gurus, as they review the latest films and dig through pop culture looking for treasure!
474: Wildwood
Aaron, Andrew, and Foster hop on to discuss film normies, the loss of an icon, and stop-motion brilliance!
11:50 - Do We Care (Patrick Stewart/The Birds TV Show/Grok-lysses)
34:15 - Best Ever Stop Motion Movies.
48:06 -Wildwood Review (No Spoilers)
1:11:33 - Buried Treasure (Expedition 33 /East of Eden/The Magicians Nephew
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473: Clayface
Aaron, Andrew, and Jack hop on to discuss new jobs, new Bonds, and clay-based villain origins!
07:22 - Do We Care (Poison Ivy on TV/New Bond?/Gleeboot!)
27:45 - Best Ever Movies with Shape Shifters.
41:30 - Street Fighter (2026) Review (No Spoilers)
1:04:38 - Buried Treasure (Dungeon Crawler Carl (books) /Hope (VOD)/Old Sitcoms (Streaming)
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472: Street Fighter (2026)
Aaron, Andrew, and Rowan hop on to discuss popcorn buckets, popcorn as human kindness, and what happens when Street Fighter returns to the streets to fight!
04:38 - Do We Care (Crazy Rick Asian on TV/Sicario 3/Spielberg transforms)
17:27 - Best Ever Movies with Pro Wrestlers.
33:20 - Street Fighter (2026) Review (No Spoilers)
58:47 - Buried Treasure (Black Myth: Wukong (PS5) /Carrie (TV)/You Can See Everything (FILM)
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471: The Social Reckoning
Aaron, Andrew, and Alice hop on to discuss Australian weather, seeing a concert at Red Rocks, and what happens when Sorkin revisits his social media masterpiece this time as the director!
08:13 - Do We Care (Crazy Rick Asian on TV/Sicario 3/Spielberg transforms)
20:26 - Promos
22:53 - Best Ever Movies with Patrick Fischler.
38:45 - The Social Reckoning Review (No Spoilers)
1:04:01 - Buried Treasure (The Magic Far Away Tree/Chance the Rapper Show/Physical 100:Italy)
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470: 2026 Oscar Power Rankings
Aaron and Aaron hop on to chat this year's Oscar contenders and what the current odds math tells us! They count down the top 10 contenders, and each cherry-picks a few more to watch!
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469: Heart of the Beast
Aaron, Andrew, and Heath hop on to discuss political mergers, what constitutes a dog companion, and what happens when David Ayer and Brad Pitt join forces again, and so much more!
04:51 - Do We Care (World War Z Sequel/V for Vendetta/Paramount and Warner)
22:40 - Promos
26:24 - Best Ever Movies with dog companions.
42:24 - Heart of the Beast Review (No Spoilers)
1:11:22 - Buried Treasure (Big Brother/Bob Trevino Likes It/Primetime)
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468: Resident Evil (2026)
Aaron, Andrew, and Nick hop on to discuss turning 40, movie talkers, and see if Zach Cregger can make a good video game movie with a review of Resident Evil (2026) and so much more!
09:40 - Do We Care (Point Break TV/Slow Horses/Apple Emmys)
16:58 - Promos
22:08 - Best Ever Movies with "Evil" in the Title.
33:48 - Resident Evil (2026) Review (No Spoilers)
57:49 - Buried Treasure (Lanterns/Last One Laughing UK/Absolute Batman)
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467: Summer Sum Game Results 2026!
Aaron, Andrew, Alice, and Jonathan are back to see how wonderfully, or more likely terribly, their summer sum game picks were, as well as to announce the winner from the SiftPop audience! Also, a BIG SiftPop announcement you're not going to want to miss!
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BONUS: GSLTN D23 News
Welcome back to Geeks Speak Louder Than Nerds! In this episode, Nick and Mike break down the biggest news from D23 2026 including VisionQuest, Star Wars, the new X-men Casting, Kingdom Hearts 4, Avengers Doomsday, and much more!
Plus, we'd love to hear from you, our fantastic listeners! Feel free to email us at [email protected] with your thoughts, questions, and suggestions.
For more updates and engaging discussions, connect with us on Blue Sky at GeeksSpeakLouder.BSKY.social, Twitter @GeeksSpeakLoud and on Facebook at Geeks Speak Louder than Nerds. And, if you want to follow us individually for exciting content, Nick can be found on Blue Sky, X, Threads, and Letterbox as '@jagged2319,' while Mike shares his...
BONUS: Franchise Paradiso - Best Horror Legacy w/ Guest Jonathan Watkins
Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso!
You can find also find the guys individually on social media:
Heath on Letterboxd @theoneheathbar,
Foster on Letterboxd @fosth101
Rowan on Twitter @bitsofjoel, Letterboxd and Instagram @rowan.a.boat
Jonathan Watkins @samloomis
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BONUS: The Writer's Room Spider-Man No Way Home
Since Spider-Man: Brand New Day is blowing away the competition and breaking records left and right, this week we are bringing you Aaron but not that Aaron and Robert's review of Spider-Man: No Way Home in a walk down memory lane!
Send any questions or feedback to [email protected], follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media
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BONUS: GSLTN - The Mandalorian
Welcome back to Geeks Speak Louder Than Nerds! In this episode, Nick and Mike do a recap of the of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu!' They open the show with some Video Game News chat and close out the show by picking their favorite characters and ranking the movie in the official GSLTN Canon List!
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Nick - @jagged2319
Mike - @mlhilty2452
Special thanks to Kristofer Twadell for providing our awesome theme music!
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BONUS: The Wasteland Watchlist - Enemy of the State w/ Guest Luke
Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlsit and take a dive into a dicussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew podcaster, Luke Burian, for this episode as he discusses Tony Scott's 1990's surveillance thriller, Enemy of the State (1998).
Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and Youtuber! Check out his website, his YouTube page The Wasteland Reviewer, and follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd! Check out his other podcasts the Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, the Cinematic Wasteland, the Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and, Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!
Luke Burian is a seasoned movie lover with his own movie blog Lost In Movies. Luke is also a frequent contributor on SiftPop and he also appears on the SiftPop Writer's Room podcast and The Scribe Podcast. Check out his Letterboxd and his podcast Flix and Chill
Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing
BONUS: Franchise Paradiso - Best Horror Score w/ Mike Hilty
Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso!
You can find also find the guys individually on social media:
Heath on Letterboxd @theoneheathbar,
Foster on Letterboxd @fosth101
Rowan on Twitter @bitsofjoel, Letterboxd and Instagram @rowan.a.boat
Mike Hilty - @mhity2452
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BONUS: GSLTN - Evergreen Interview w/ Recording Artist Oksana
Welcome back to Geeks Speak Louder Than Nerds! Nick and Mike Welcome guest Oksana to talk about her album 'Evergreen.' Bringing you an insightful interview, we talk to her about her career as a musician and what lies on the horizon for her! We then close out the show by "Geekin' Out' about some TV and movies!
Follow Oksana on Instagram @_oksana142 and you can find her album on Apple and Spotify or wherever you get your music!
Plus, we'd love to hear from you, our fantastic listeners! Feel free to email us at GeeksSpeakLouder...
BONUS: Wasteland Watchlist - Gremlins 2 w/ Mike Hilty
Welcome to the Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto and a guest will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlist!
This week, a Gremlins 2 with guest Mike Hilty!
Follow Mike on Social Media @mlhilty2452
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BONUS: Siftpop Writers' Room w/ Aaron Dicer
Aaron is joined by Siftpop Founder Aaron Dicer (Tw: @aarondicer) this week. We’ll preview Mortal Kombat and talk some TV! Send any questions or feedback to [email protected], follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media
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BONUS: Flix & Chill w/ Guest Jonathan Watkins
Luke (@lost_movies on X) sits down with Jonathan Watkins @Samloomis to talk about life and movies.
Luke is a seasoned movie lover with his own movie blog Lost In Movies. Check it out at lostinmovies.co.uk). Luke is also a frequent contributor on SiftPop (https://www.siftpop.com/?s=luke+burian)
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BONUS: Franchise Paradiso - Best Killer w/ May Honey
Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso!
You can find also find the guys individually on social media:
Heath on Letterboxd @theoneheathbar,
Foster on Letterboxd @fosth101
Rowan on Twitter @bitsofjoel, Letterboxd and Instagram @rowan.a.boat
May Honey on Letterboxd @MayEllen
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BONUS: Geeks Speak Louder than Nerds - Star Trek: Section 31 w/ Guest Jonathan Watkins
Welcome back to Geeks Speak Louder Than Nerds! This week Nick and Mike recap the new Paramount+ exclusive movie: 'Star Trek Section 31!'
Joining the guys this week is Cinema Sins writer Jonathan Watkins!
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Mike - @mlhilty2452
Jonathan - @Samloomis13
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BONUS: Wasteland Watchlist - Boudu Saved from Drowning w/ Guest Adam Ritchie
Welcome to the Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto and a guest will randomly select a film from his ever growing watchlist!
This week, a French film with guest Adam Ritchie!
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BONUS: Screen Time - Four Films that made Luke Fall in Love with Movies w/ Guest Luke Burian
Adam and a guest chat about movies, Tv, video games, and of course, physical media!
In this episode Adam invites on Luke to talk about some movies that turned him into a movie fan!
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BONUS: Popcorn & Perspective - The Thriller Test: Does Michael Deliver?
Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris do a deep dive into the 2026 biopic about the King of Pop: Michael!
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BONUS: Flix & Chill w/ Guest Alice-Ginevra Micheli
Luke (@lost_movies on X) sits down with Alice-Ginevra Micheli (@aligmich on Letterboxd and Instagram) to talk about life and movies.
Luke is a seasoned movie lover with his own movie blog Lost In Movies. Check it out at lostinmovies.co.uk). Luke is also a frequent contributor on SiftPop (https://www.siftpop.com/?s=luke+burian) and he also appears on the SiftPop Writer's Room podcast and The Scribe Podcast. Check out his Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/3EB0F
If you are interested in being a guest on Flix and Chill or have a question you'd l...
BONUS: Franchise Paradiso - Best Comic Book Performances Featuring Aaron Dicer
Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso!
You can find also find the guys individually on social media:
Heath on Letterboxd @theoneheathbar,
Foster on Letterboxd @fosth101
Rowan on Twitter @bitsofjoel, Letterboxd and Instagram @rowan.a.boat
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BONUS: Geeks Speak Louder than Nerds - Movie Core Memories w/ Aaron Dicer
Welcome to Siftpop Presents! This week we are showcasing Geeks Speak Louder Than Nerds, where hosts Nick and Mike invite Aaron Dicer to share each other's personal "Movie Core Memories!" We also celebrate our 101st episode with some fan comments and 'Geek Out' about some other pop culture stuff!
Follow us on social media by searching 'Geeks Speak Louder than Nerds, and individually Nick can be found '@jagged2319,' and Mike is '@mlhilty2452.'
Be sure to follow Aaron on Letterboxd at Aaron Dicer and check out the Siftpop.com for the Summer...
466: Summer Sum Game Picks 2026!
SiftPop is back for some Summer Sum Game picks for the year and a special announcement! And don't forget to get your picks in at the website. Enjoy!
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465: 2026 Most Anticipated!
We're back with each of our 15 most anticipated movies of the year! Enjoy!
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464: 2025 Sifties Part 2
Part 2 of the Sifties includes our favorite performances, best movie moments, and the SiftPop movie of the year!
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463: 2025 Sifties Part 1
The Sifties are back and the whole gang is here to pick some of our awards and the best TV of the year!
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462: Summer Sum Game Results 2025
SiftPop Summer Vacation finishes off with the tried and true tradition of Aaron, Andrew, Alice, and Jon looking at their predictions about what movies would make the most money this summer!
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BONUS: Also See...
SiftPop Summer Vacation continues with a look back to when Aaron guested on the SiftPop sister pod Also See!
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BONUS: The SiftPop Writers Room
SiftPop Summer Vacation continues with a look back to when Aaron guested on the SiftPop sister pod SiftPop Writers Room!
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461: Summer Sum Game Picks 2025
SiftPop Summer Vacation kicks off with the tried and true tradition of Aaron, Andrew, Alice, and Jon guessing what movies will make the most money this summer!
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SiftPop Summer Vacation is Here! (featuring the 2025 Summer Sum Game)
Teases! Superfluous Branding! Rambling! The SiftPop feed reawakens with some info on how to get your picks in for Summer Sum and more!
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460: SiftPop and Friends, part 2
It's the big SiftPop 2 part finale! Expect lots of guests, memories, and stories. Laughs and tears with so many friends it took 2 episodes to fit them all in. Here's part 2!
- Susan Kamyab Stephens (3:58)
- Devaughn (18:12)
- Courtney Lanning (34:45)
- Jon Paula (46:10)
- Blake Hodges (1:02:08)
- Alice-Ginevra Micheli (1:16:04)
- Ian Whittington (1:37:36)
- Andrew Ormsby (1:59:00)
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459: SiftPop and Friends, part 1
It's the big SiftPop 2 part finale! Expect lots of guests, memories, and stories. Laughs and tears with so many friends it took 2 episodes to fit them all in. Here's part 1!
- Robert Bouffard (2:16)
- Dom Fisher (15:25)
- Curious Lo (29:08)
- Ben Davis (44:00)
- Drew Douglas and Daniel Posey (1:02:39)
- Aaron Schweitzer (1:20:45)
- Josh Childs (1:34:10)
- Deneé Hughes (2:02:15)
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458: The Brutalist, Sing Sing
Aaron and Andrew welcome Susan Kamyab Stephens back to the show this week!
- Buried Treasure (3:15)
- The Big Dig - The Brutalist (10:54)
- Best Ever Challenge - Movies with repeating words in the title (25:10)
- The Final Artifact - Sing Sing (42:24)
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457: 2024 Sifties (Part 2)
Aaron and Andrew welcome Robert Bouffard and Aaron Schweitzer back for part 2 of this year's annual Sifties!
Top 10 Performances (2:10)
Best Movie Moments (44:30)
Top 10 Movies (1:02:42)
SiftPop Guru Movies of the Year (1:42:22)
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456: 2024 Sifties (Part 1)
Aaron and Andrew welcome Robert Bouffard and Aaron Schweitzer back for part 1 of this year's annual Sifties!
- Favorite NON-MOVIE Pop Culture Moment or Thing of 2023 (7:28)
- Biggest Letdown (13:34)
- Biggest Surprise (31:08)
- Most Overrated (42:47)
- Most Underrated (1:12:46)
- Top 5 TV shows of 2024 (1:32:33)
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