SPDM Crew
Welcome to the SPDM Crew! We're a podcast network geared for people who are looking to listen a variety of different podcasts from aspiring hosts. As a community, we strive to be supportive of one another, encourage experimentation, and take your podcast from an idea to reality. If you're interested in starting a podcast, what are you waiting for? Let's work together to see what kind of idea you have! Email spdmcrew@gmail.com to inquire about starting a podcast. Again, welcome to the SPDM crew and we look forward to bringing you new podcasts! Shout out to Jason Wilbur...
Screen Time with KerbRider - Episode 9 - Shane Conto's Four Films That Made Him Fall in Love With Movie
This week on Screen Time with KerbRider, host Adam Ritchie sits down with the Wasteland Reviewer, Shane Conto:
🎬 Topics Covered:
The four films that made Shane fall in love with movies — a personal origin story every film fan will relate toScreen Time with KerbRider is your home for conversations about movies, TV, video games, and physical media — everything screen-related, all in one podcast.
Adam Ritchie is the host of Screen Time with KerbRider and co-host of The Super Fun Happy Horror Hour and The Cinematic Wasteland — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast n...
SPDM TV - House of the Dragon and Favorite TV Shows Based on Movies
This week on SPDM TV, Mike Hilty shares his favorite TV shows that were inspired by movies
🎬 Just Started:
House of the Dragon Season 3🎬 Other topic
TV shows that were inspired by movies, from animated classics like The Real Ghostbusters to modern classics like Westworld and FargoMike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Connect with him here:
📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike 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...
Sportsball - NBA Draft and Off Season Preview + GIANNIS GOT TRADED WHILE RECORDING
This week on Sportsball, Mike Hilty talks about the NBA Draft and the NBA Offseason
🏀 Topics Covered:
NBA Finals Recap:
1st round NBA Draft teams that need to make a splashHear Mike's live thoughts as news broke of the Giannis trade to MiamiTeams that didn't have a first-round pick and what they need to do this offseasonMike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:
📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD...
Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 50 - Nirvana's "Nevermind"
Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this landmark 50th installment, Mike and Michael journey from the heavy, atmosphere-drenched depths of the modern European metal underground to the culture-shifting, raw grit of 1990s alternative rock and the timeless, soul-stirring heights of the early-1960s. We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:
Dercetius (Portugal), Protohuman Instinct (Portugal), Locus (Italy)Next, we dive into our main topic: Nirvana’s legendary magnum opus, Nevermind. Celebrating its 35th a...
Family Movie Night - Bluey's Big Play (2025)
This week on Family Movie Night, Mike Hilty welcomes back a familiar face, and we change the format!
🎬 What We Discussed:
Opening Topic: Descendants: Wicked World Trailer Breakdown
Full reaction of the Descendants: Wicked Wonderland trailerReaction to the brand new song "Perfect Princess" — is it a bop?Movie: Bluey's Big Play (2025)
The live stage play of Bluey, brought to life with puppets, sets, and everything in betweenIs the recorded stage production worth watching for Bluey fans at home?One Last Thing: Favorite Bluey Episodes
We share their all-time favorite Bluey episo...Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 95 - Dreams (1990) with Rod Liptrot
This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster Rod Liptrot to explore the breathtaking Akira Kurosawa passion project — Dreams (1990), a fantastical anthology of surreal visions from one of cinema's greatest directors!
🎬 Film Discussed:
Dreams (1990) — directed by Akira Kurosawa; A deeply personal and visually stunning late-career masterwork from the legendary filmmakerThe Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning cult classics, world cinema, and arthouse film across every era.
Shane Conto — film critic, wri...
Mix CD - Volume 88 - Father's Day & Three
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty marks Father's Day with a personal and heartfelt episode — exploring his complicated feelings about the holiday through music, with songs about being a dad, messages from him to his kids, and a special theme around the number three.
🎵 This Episode:
Father's Day music — songs that capture the complicated, emotional, and joyful sides of fatherhoodSongs about being a dad — the playlist every father needsMessages to kids through music — tunes that say what words sometimes can'tThe significance of the number three🎧 Listen along with the Father's Day & Three playlist on Apple Music...
Flix and Chill - S2E10: LinkedIn, The Boys & Our Favourite Songs from Musicals!
This week on Flix and Chill, hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) cover three very different topics — LinkedIn and its bizarre social media culture, the finale of The Boys Season 5, and their all-time favorite songs from musicals!
🎬 Topics Covered:
LinkedIn — why is it the way it is and what does it say about professional culture?The Boys Season 5 Finale — spoiler-filled reactions and final verdict on one of TV's most talked-about showsFavorite songs from musicals — the best musical theatre and movie musical songs of all time according to Luke and ShaneLuke Burian — film lover, w...
Wasteland Retrospective - What Ever Happened to Sweet Baby Jane? (1962) and Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) with Luke Burian
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 film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning classic Hollywood, cult cinema, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.
Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 In...
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 95 - Avengers Armageddon, M1 Monster League Racing, and Bad Thoughts
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 enjoyingUpcoming comics we're excited aboutFOC (Final Order Cutoff) reportNew #1 issues out today — June 17th🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Comic Shop
Two Michigan locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI
Can't make it in? They ship anywhere in the US and offer a comic book subscription club! Follow on Facebook for store news and events.
Wasteland Spotlight - Episode 6 - Let's Play Ball
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 — this is essential listening!
The Wasteland Spotlight is a monthly themed film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest pick a theme and four films that match it — covering everything from cult classics to beloved crowd-pleasers across ev...
Sportsball - New York Knicks are NBA Champions!
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 NBAJalen Brunson being clutch when it mattered the mostWhere the San Antonio Spurs go from here and why it might be difficult for them to get back to the NBA FinalsMike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:
📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts...
SPDM TV - Favorite Movies Based on TV Shows
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 SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and Mix CD — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.
🎙️ Subscribe to the SPDM TV podcast feed
Have a TV show or topic you want Mike to cover, or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email u...
BTB Movie Club - 257 - Aaron's Pick - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
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 Mike Hilty — gather every Sunday night to review a movie they've each watched during the week. With nearly 200 films reviewed since 2020, there's something for every kind of movie fan.
🎬 Film Disc...
Family Movie Night - Despicable Me 3 (2017)
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🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Sportsball — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.
🎬 Check out the Family Movie Night Letterboxd list 🎙️...
Mix CD - Volume 87 - Happy Birthday Mimi
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 wayThe sweetest family music playlist episode in Mix CD historyPerfect inspiration for your own kids' birthday playlist or family-friendly music picks🎧 Listen along with the Happy Birthday Mimi Mix CD playlist on Apple Music
<...Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 94 - The Ladykillers (1955) with Anna Campbell
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 MackendrickStarring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, and Cecil ParkerGenre: British Black Comedy / Classic Cinema / Ealing StudiosShane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd
Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network.
Anna Campbell — actor & filmmaker:
🎬 Nora — her latest film🎭 IMDb📸 Instagram🎙️
Wasteland Retrospective - X-Men: First Class (2011) and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) with Mike Hilty
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 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, Wasteland Watchlist, the Cinematic Wasteland, and the Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!
Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and a fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out other SPDM podcasts, Family Movie Night, Sportsball, Mix CD, and SPDM TV, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds, and his articles on SiftPop.
Subscribe to the Wasteland Retrospective feed here
If you have a movie selection t
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 94 - Hollywood Super Hero Fatigue
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 enjoyingUpcoming comics we're excited aboutFOC (Final Order Cutoff) reportNew #1 issues out today — June 10th🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Comic Shop
Two Michigan locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI
Can't make it in? They ship anywhere in the US and offer a comic book subsc...
Screen Time with KerbRider - Episode 8 - June 2026 Physical Media Report with Shane Hoffmann
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 your episode!
🎬 Topics Covered:
Physical media industry news — June 2026Latest Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases worth picking upShane's personal collection updates — new additions, finds, and highlightsWhat's hot in the physical...Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 49 - Periphery’s "A Pale White Dot."
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 your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:
· Asura Falls
· Förderstatus Lärmen
· Unreqvited
Next, we dive into our main topic...
Family Movie Night - Minions (2015)
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 him here:
📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Sportsball — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.
🎬 Ch...
Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 93 - Animal Farm (1954) with Chris Roberts
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 Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber:
🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network.
Chris Roberts — podcaster, host & founder of Off Panel Creations:
🎙️ Movie Smash Po...Mix CD - Volume 86 - Rage Room with Shane Conto
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 | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network.
Mike Hilty — TV, film & music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopAlso hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and
Flix and Chill: S2E9: The Odyssey, Aliens & All About Physical Media feat. Adam Ritchie!
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 topics — the latest news and discussionPhysical media collecting — why Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and disc collecting still matter in a streaming worldLuke Burian — film lover, writer & podcaster:
🎥 Letterboxd – inMoviesLost✍️ SiftPop🎙️ The Wasteland Retrospective | The Cinematic WastelandSh...
Tolkien on Tap - Of Westmoot 2026 (and Behind the Scenes)
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/davidthengoldo
🎙️ Subscribe to the Tolkien on Tap podcast feed on Spotify
🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky...
Wasteland Retrospective - The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986) with Jess Conto
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 filmLabyrinth (1986) — the iconic David Bowie fantasy adventure produced by Jim HensonIf you love 80s fantasy films, Jim Henson, practical effects, David Bowie, or classic cult movies — this is essential listening!
The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together...
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 93 - Interview with writer Doug Wagner
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 NarcoWhat we're currently reading and enjoyingUpcoming comics we're excited aboutFOC (Final Order Cutoff) reportNew #1 issues out today — June 3rd🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Comic Shop
Two Michigan locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI
Can't make it in? They ship anywhere in the US and o...
The Cinematic Wasteland - Episode #42: 1940: The Thief of Bagdad
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 1940Box Office Breakdown for 1940 Breakdown of The 13th Academy Awards The Cinematic Wasteland Award for Best Picture, 1940 1940 WatchlistDiscussion of the classic fantasy/adventure, The Thief of Bagdad (1940).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, Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Watchlist, and the Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew!
Luke is a seasoned movie lover with my movie blog, Lost In Movies (lostinmovies.co.uk). I am also a contributor on SiftPop and appear on the SiftPop Writers' Room, The Wasteland Retrospective, The Cinematic Wasteland podcasts.
Adam Ritchie is the host of Screen Time with KerbRider podcast here on the SPDM Crew. Check out Adam's thoughts on Instagram and check out his Letterboxd for movie
Sportsball - 2025-2026 NBA FInals Preview
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 contextWho's got the edge on offense, defense, coaching, the bench, and x-factorsMike predicts who will win the 2025=2026 NBA ChampionshipMike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:
📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts sev...
SPDM TV - Maul: Shadow Lord and Spider-Man Noir
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 3Hacks Season 5🎬 Just Started:
Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1, Episodes 1-4Spider-Man Noir Season 1, Episodes 1-2Rivals Season 1, Episodes 1-2The Bouroughs Season 1, Episodes 1-2Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Connect with him here:
📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts sever...
Family Movie Night - Despicable Me 2 (2013)
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 RenaudStudio: Illumination Entertainment (formerly Illumination Animation)Can Villains become heroes?Is there a way to actually use the Minions with purpose?Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:
📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD, SPDM TV, and S...
BTB Movie Club - 256 - Whildin's Pick - Jurassic Park (1993)
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, Aaron Lashbrook, and Mike Hilty — gather every Sunday night to review a movie they've each watched during the week. With nearly 200 films reviewed since 2020, there's something for every kind of movie fan.
🎬 Fi...
Mix CD - Volume 84 - Best Song Oscar Nominees that Didn't Win Part 1 with Heath Lynch
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty is joined by Heath Lynch of the Franchise Paradiso podcast to kick off their series on the best Academy Award Best Original Song nominees that never won — the snubbed songs that didn't win the Oscar but won their hearts!
If you love Oscar history, movie soundtracks, film music, or debating the Academy's biggest snubs — this episode is essential listening!
📖 Check out Heath's ongoing SiftPop series: Oscars What If
Heath Lynch — film fan, writer, and podcaster:
🎙️ Franchise Paradiso Podcast | 🎥 LetterboxdMike Hilty — TV, film, and music enthusias...
Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 92 - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) with Susan-Kate Heaney,
This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and writer Susan-Kate Heaney for a deep dive into the classic French New Wave musical romance The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), directed by Jacques Demy. If you love foreign language cinema, French film, or classic musical romance movies — this one's for you!
🎬 Film Discussed:
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) — directed by Jacques DemyGenre: French New Wave / Musical / Romance / Classic World CinemaStarring Catherine Deneuve in one of her most iconic early rolesThe Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto randoml...
Movie Ticket Stub - Showtime 6 - Midnight Movies and Theater Core Memories with Heath Lynch
This week on Movie Ticket Stub, host Mike Hilty sits down with Heath Lynch — co-host of Franchise Paradiso
🎬 Topics Covered:
The theater-going experience — what makes seeing a movie in cinemas irreplaceableMidnight movies — why late-night screenings were a cornerstone of cinema history and cult film cultureThe death of the comedy film — what happened to big-screen comedies and why we need them backHeath Lynch — film fan, writer, and podcaster:
✍️ SiftPop🎙️ Franchise Paradiso Podcast🎥 LetterboxdMike Hilty — TV and film enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, Mix CD, and Gee
Wasteland Retrospective - Anomalisa (2015) and Synecdoche, New York (2008) with Jeff Alan
This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by writer, reviewer, and filmmaker Jeff Alan for a deep dive into two of the most mind-bending, emotionally complex works of writer-director Charlie Kaufman:
🎬 Films Discussed:
Anomalisa (2015) Synecdoche, New York (2008)If you're a fan of existential cinema, surrealist film, arthouse movies, or the singular creative vision of Charlie Kaufman — this is essential listening.
The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning cult classics, arthouse cinema...
Popcorn & Perspective - Episode 16 - Fatality or Flop? Reviewing Mortal Kombat 2
This week on Popcorn & Perspective, Chantal and Chris break down every flawless victory and fatality in Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) — the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 reboot. Is it a flawless victory or does it fatality itself? The verdict is in!
🎬 Film Discussed:
Mortal Kombat 2 (2026)The sequel to Mortal Kombat (2021)Based on the iconic Mortal Kombat video game franchiseGenre: Action / Fantasy / Martial ArtsPopcorn & Perspective is your go-to podcast for honest, entertaining takes on the latest movies, TV shows, and pop culture — from blockbuster action films to indie gems and everything in between.
Chantal is a cinep...
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 92 - What's Wrong With the MCU
Welcome to Episode 92 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P! This week the guys tackle one of the hottest topics in comics and pop culture — the fall of the MCU — plus all the usual pulls, new releases, and comic shop talk for May 27th!
📦 This Week's Topics:
The Fall of the MCU — where does Marvel go from here?What we're currently reading and enjoyingUpcoming comics we're excited aboutFOC (Final Order Cutoff) reportNew #1 issues out today — May 27th🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Comic Shop
Two Michigan locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI
...
Screen Time with KerbRider - Episode 7 - Tim Yonsy's Four Films That Made Him Fall in Love With Movie
This week on Screen Time with KerbRider, host Adam Ritchie sits down with Tim Yonsy to talk physical media collecting and the four films that made Tim fall in love with movies. Whether you're a Blu-ray devotee, a 4K collector, or just someone who remembers the exact movie that changed everything — this one's for you.
⚠️ Formerly KerbSide Collections — now rebranded as Screen Time with KerbRider!
🎬 Topics Covered:
Physical media collecting — Tim's collection, his approach, and what keeps him buying discs in a streaming worldThe four films that made Tim fall in love with movies — a personal orig...