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...
Wasteland Retrospective - Chronicle (2012) and Fantastic Four (2015) 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 the full directorial story of Josh Trank — from his acclaimed found footage superhero debut to one of Hollywood's most infamous production disasters:
🎬 Films Discussed:
Chronicle (2012) — Josh Trank's groundbreaking found footage superhero film starring Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell & Michael B. Jordan — a genre-defining indie that launched careersFantastic Four (2015) — the notoriously troubled Marvel reboot starring Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan & Jamie Bell — one of the most talked-about box office bombs in superhero...Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 105 - Avengers Armageddon and Mr. Nemo
Welcome to the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P! This week, Danny can’t be here. He was chosen by a green ring and flew off world for training. He will return next week with some insight on power rings. so Brian flies solo. Plus the usual pulls, new releases, and comic shop talk for August 26th!
📦 This Week's Topics:
📚 What we're currently reading and enjoying👀 Upcoming comics we're excited about📋 FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report🆕 New #1 issues out today — August 26th🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Michigan Comic Shop Two locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI...
Popcorn & Perspective - Episode 18 - One & Done: Where the Hell Is Part Two?!
This week on Popcorn & Perspective, Chantal and Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) break down the summer movie season's biggest hits and misses before diving deep into their main topic — movies that were supposed to become franchises but never got a sequel: One and Done!
🎬 One and Done — Movies That Never Got Their Sequel
🎬 Summer Movie Season — Hits & Misses
📺 What Chantal and Chris are watching
Chantal — cinephile and film writer:
🐦 X | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopChris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) — avid film lover:
🎵 TikTok | 🐦 X | 🎥 Letterboxd🎙️ Subscribe to the Popcorn & Perspective podcast feed
<...Screen Time with KerbRider - Episode 13 - Richard Johnson's Four Films That Made Him Fall in Love With Movie
This week on Screen Time with KerbRider, host Adam Ritchie sits down with Richard Johnson to talk about his physical media collection and the four films that made him fall in love with movies.
🎬 Topics Covered:
Richard's physical media collection updates The four films that made Richard fall in love with movies — a personal origin story every film fan will relate toFollow Richard on Instagram for the latest with his movie collection
Adam Ritchie — host of Screen Time with KerbRider, co-host of The Super Fun Happy Horror Hour and The Cinematic Wasteland on the...
Family Movie Night - Minions & Monsters (2026)
This week on Family Movie Night, Mike Hilty talks Minions and Laika
🎬 What We Discussed:
Opening Topic: Wildwood trailer Breakdown
Full reaction of the Wildwood movie trailerMovie: Minions & Monsters (2026)
Anticipation level for another Minions movieWhat he liked, didn't like, and learned from the movie?One Last Thing: Laika movies
Mike shares his ranking of his favorite Laika moviesMike Hilty — TV, film & family entertainment enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopAlso hosts Mix CD, SPDM TV, Sportsball, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds on the SPDM Crew n...
Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 104 - Le Samouraï (1967) with Adam Ritchie
This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew podcaster Adam Ritchie (KerbRider) to explore one of the most influential French crime films ever made — Le Samouraï (1967), director Jean-Pierre Melville's masterpiece of neo-noir cinema starring Alain Delon!
🎬 Film Discussed:
Le Samouraï (1967) — directed by Jean-Pierre MelvilleStarring Alain DelonGenre: French Neo-Noir / Crime Thriller / Classic World CinemaOne of the most influential crime films in cinema history — a direct inspiration for The Driver, Ghost Dog, John Wick and countless othersShane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 Letterboxd
Adam Ritchie (KerbRider...
Wasteland Retrospective - Two Days, One Night (2014) and Rust and Bone (2012) 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 powerful dramas starring Marion Cotillard from the acclaimed Dardenne Brothers and Jacques Audiard:
🎬 Films Discussed:
Two Days, One Night (2014) — directed by Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne — Marion Cotillard delivers an Oscar-nominated performance as a factory worker fighting to save her jobRust and Bone (2012) — directed by Jacques Audiard — Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts in a raw and devastating French drama about survival and human connectionThe Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly fi...
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 104 - Lanterns and D23
Welcome to the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P! This week the guys break down the highly anticipated Lanterns HBO series, all the biggest D23 2025 announcements, plus the usual pulls, new releases, and comic shop talk for August 19th!
📦 This Week's Topics:
Lanterns — reaction and discussion on the upcoming DC Universe Lanterns HBO show and what it means for the future of DC televisionD23 2025 Announcements — breaking down the biggest reveals from Disney's D23 Expo including Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and Pixar announcements📚 What we're currently reading and enjoying👀 Upcoming comics we're excited about📋 FOC (Final Order Cuto...The Wasteland Spotlight - Episode 8 - Boats!
This month on The Wasteland Spotlight, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew member and SiftPop contributor Patrice Downing to set sail with the theme "Boats!" — four films spanning decades of nautical comedy, adventure, and seafaring chaos:
🎬 Films Discussed:
Operation Petticoat (1959) — starring Cary Grant & Tony Curtis — a classic naval comedy from director Blake EdwardsPuss 'n' Boats (1966) — the Hanna-Barbera animated short featuring Tom and Jerry on the high seasSummer Rental (1985) — starring John Candy — the beloved 80s comedy about a family vacation gone hilariously wrongCaptain Ron (1992) — starring Kurt Russell & Martin Short — the ultimate sailing adventure comedy of...SPDM TV - Weekly Check-Ins: Ted Lasso and Lanterns
This week on SPDM TV, Mike Hilty goes over what he's watching:
🎬 Just Started:
Ted Lasso Season 4, Episodes 1-2Lanterns Season 1, Episode 1Mike 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...
Sportsball - The Lakers sold AGAIN???
This week on Sportsball, Mike Hilty breaks down a very eventful week in the NBA offseason —
🏀 Topics Covered:
NBA Schedule ReleaseRussell Westbrook retiresThe Los Angeles Lakers are sold, AGAIN!Kahwai Leonard investigationsMike Hilty — sports, TV & film enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopAlso hosts Mix CD, SPDM TV, Family Movie Night, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.
🎙️ Subscribe to the Sportsball podcast feed
Have a sport or team you want to talk about or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com<...
Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 54 - "Mortal Kombat" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this electrifying 54th installment, Mike and Michael tackle one of the most high-octane and genre-defying musical landscapes they've ever explored on the show.
We jumpstart the episode with The Art of Discovery, highlighting three groundbreaking independent acts carving out brilliant spaces in the underground metal scene:
Houston, TX's ferocious, dark-tinged metalcore outfit EnthronementThe expansive, atmosphere-drenched post-rock force The Depth Beneath Us hailing from Harrisburg, PAThe crushing, relentless metal soundscapes of Cedar Falls, IA’s very own Visions Of Terror.From there, we brace ou...
Family Movie Night - Aladdin (2019)
This week on Family Movie Night, Mike talks about the live action remake of the timeless classic Aladdin (2019)
🎬 What We Discussed:
Opening Topic: Disney Live Action Movie Announcements at D23
Tangled and Stitch 2Movie: Aladdin (2019)
Thoughts on the original 1992 movie and Disney's live-action movie strategyWhat I like, didn't like, and learned from the movie?One Last Thing: Aladdin Songs
Mike ranks all the songs from Aladdin (2019)Mike Hilty — TV, film & family entertainment enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopAlso hosts Mix CD, SPDM TV, Sportsball, and Ge...
Mix CD - Volume 95 - Girl Groups
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty puts together a playlist of some of the greatest women's groups that music has to offer
🎵 This Episode:
The best of female vocal groups (no fictional groups so no Huntrix on this list)🎧 Listen along with the Girl Groups Mix on Apple Music
Mike Hilty — TV, film & music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopAlso hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.
🎙️ Subscribe to the Mix CD podcast feed
Want to...
Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 103 - Manon of the Spring (1986) with Mike Hilty
This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty to discuss the stunning French cinema classic Manon of the Spring (1986) — the powerful sequel to Jean de Florette and one of the greatest revenge dramas in film history, directed by Claude Berri and starring Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil & Emmanuelle Béart!
🎬 Film Discussed:
Manon of the Spring (1986) — directed by Claude BerriSequel to Jean de Florette (1986)Genre: French Drama / Revenge / Classic European CinemaShane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd
Also hosts Wasteland Retrosp...
Tolkien on Tap - Of the Rings of Power S1 E1 & 2
Krishane and Zay Co-Host with Tara as Georgie stops by to discuss the Rings of Power season 1 episodes 1 and 2. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!
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:
Krishane - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn
Zay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydad
Georgie - https://www.threads.com/@georgeandsuch
🎙️ Subscribe to the Tolkien on Tap podcast feed on Spotify
🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Insta...
Flix and Chill - S2E14 - Moving, Sam Neill and How We Watch Movies!
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This week on Flix and Chill, hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) cover three very different topics — settling into a new house, a heartfelt tribute to the late Sam Neill, and a deep conversation about how we consume media — particularly film watching habits in the modern streaming age!
🎬 Topics Covered:
Moving to a new house — how life changes affect your relationship with movies and mediaSam Neill — a tribute — remembering the legendary actor behind Jurassic Park, The Piano, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and so much m...Wasteland Retrospective - Cliffhanger (1993) and Demolition Man (1993) with Mike Hilty
This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty for a double dose of peak Sylvester Stallone action from 1993:
🎬 Films Discussed:
Cliffhanger (1993) — directed by Renny HarlinDemolition Man (1993) — directed by Marco BrambillaThe Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning 90s action, cult cinema, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.
Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd
Also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, and...
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 103 - Doug Wagner talks Yumi: 00EX
Welcome to Episode 103 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P!
📦 This Week's Topics:
🎙️ Doug Wagner — writer of Yumi: 00EX, his new comic series🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day 📚 Current Reads and what we're excited about📋 FOC report🆕 New #1s — August 15th🔥 Support Doug's Kickstarter - I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits OGN on Kickstarter
🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Michigan Comic Shop Two locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI They ship anywhere in the US and offer a comic book subscription club! 📘 Follow on Facebook for store news and events.
🛠️ Brought to you by the CLZ App
Conne...
Tolkien on Tap - Of New Friends and Head-Canons (Part 2)
Hal, Kat, and Tara continue their discussion about Rings of Power hype and head-canons.
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:
Hal - https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation/
Kat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7
🎙️ Subscribe to the Tolkien on Tap podcast feed on Spotify
🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky
Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
Tolkien on Tap - Of New Friends and Head-Canons (Part 1)
New friends Hal and Kat join Tara to discuss Rings of Power hype and head-canons.
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:
Hal - https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation/
Kat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7
🎙️ Subscribe to the Tolkien on Tap podcast feed on Spotify
🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky
Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
Screen Time with KerbRider - Episode 12 - August 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 Adam and Shane's personal Blu-ray and 4K UHD collection updates for August 2026!
🎬 Topics Covered:
Physical media industry news — August 2026Latest Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases worth picking upAdam and Shane's personal collection updates — new additions, finds, and highlightsWhat's hot in the physical media collecting community right nowAdam Ritchie is the host of Screen Time with KerbRider and KerbRider F1, and co-host of The Cin...
BTB Movie Club - 263 - Matt's Pick - Ghostbusters (1984)
This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Matt Smith picks Ghostbusters (1984) for the group to watch and discuss — the iconic supernatural comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis & Sigourney Weaver that became one of the most beloved and quotable films in cinema history. Who ya gonna call?
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...
Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 102 - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) with Larissa Benfey
This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by poet and actor Larissa Benfey to celebrate one of the most beloved 80s comedies ever made — Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985), the feature film debut of director Tim Burton and Paul Reubens' iconic Pee-wee Herman character!
🎬 Film Discussed:
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) — directed by Tim Burton (feature film directorial debut)Starring Paul Reubens as Pee-wee HermanMusic by Danny Elfman — his first collaboration with Tim BurtonGenre: 80s Comedy / Cult Classic / AdventureShane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd
Also hosts Wasteland Retrospe...
Mix CD - Volume 94 - The Push Mixes Volumes 1 & 2
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty puts together a special playlist for baby number three's arrival while his wife was resting before labor starts
🎵 This Episode:
A Special DOUBLE CD of push and labor songs, most of which his wife was not pleased about🎧 Listen along with the Double Push Mix on Apple Music
Mike Hilty — TV, film & music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopAlso hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.
🎙️ Subscribe to the Mix CD po...
Wasteland Retrospective - Scanners (1981) and Videodrome (1983) with Jess Conto
This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by Jess Conto for a deep dive into two of the most visceral and mind-bending films from the master of body horror — writer-director David Cronenberg:
🎬 Films Discussed:
Scanners (1981) — starring Stephen Lack & Michael Ironside — telepathy, exploding heads, and corporate conspiracyVideodrome (1983) — starring James Woods & Debbie Harry — reality, media obsession, and flesh-melding technologyThe Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning body horror, cult cinema, and hidden gems across every era of fi...
The Cinematic Wasteland - Episode #44: 1942: The Magnificent Ambersons and Casablanca
The Cinematic Wasteland is where our passion for film leads you through cinema's history. This episode focuses on the year 1942 with...
Film History Lesson for 1942Box Office Breakdown for 1942Breakdown of The 15th Academy AwardsThe Cinematic Wasteland Award for Best Picture, 19421942 WatchlistDiscussion of the notorious family drama from Orson Welles, The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), and the iconic Best Picture-winning WWII romance, Casablanca (1942).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
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 102 - WWE Summerslam 2026
Welcome to Issue 102 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P! This week, the guys discuss everything that happened with wrestling events this past week
📦 This Week's Topics:
AEW at Masonic Temple Detroit & SummerSlam 2026 reactions FOC (Final Order Cutoff) reportWhat we're currently reading and enjoyingUpcoming comics we're excited aboutNew #1 issues out today — August 5th🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Michigan Comic Shop Two locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI They ship anywhere in the US and offer a comic book subscription club! 📘 Follow on Facebook for store news and events.
🛠️ Brought to you by the CLZ...
Sportsball - MLB Trade Deadline and the World Cup Going Private
This week on Sportsball, Mike Hilty breaks down two of the biggest sports stories right now — the 2026 MLB trade deadline winners and losers and the growing FIFA scandal over plans to take the FIFA World Cup private. Who won the deadline and what does FIFA's power grab mean for the future of soccer's biggest stage?
⚾🌍 Topics Covered:
MLB Trade Deadline 2026:
Who were the biggest trade deadline winners?Which teams came away as trade deadline losers?Key players moved and what it means for the pennant raceFIFA World Cup Scandal:
FIFA's controversial plan to...SPDM TV - Wonder Man Season 2 Cancelled means Disney's TV Strategy Shift?
This week on SPDM TV, Mike Hilty breaks down one of the biggest stories in streaming television right now — Wonder Man Season 2 has been cancelled, and what that means for Disney's shifting strategy with both Marvel TV shows and Star Wars television on Disney+. Is the era of MCU TV oversaturation finally over?
📺 Topics Covered:
Wonder Man Season 2 cancellation — what went wrong and what it signalsDisney's new Marvel TV strategy — fewer shows, higher quality?Star Wars on Disney+ — how the cancellations affect the future of the galaxy far, far awayThe future of MCU television — where does Disney go fro...Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 53 - Dream Theater's "Images and Words"
Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this 53rd installment, Mike and Michael tackle one of the most foundational and deeply personal musical landscapes they've ever explored on the show. We jumpstart the episode with The Art of Discovery, highlighting three groundbreaking independent acts carving out brilliant spaces in the underground metal scene:
Southern California's heavy, groove-driven djent outfit Djentrified ft. Megg JacobsThe intricate, atmosphere-drenched progressive metal force Cepheidae Variable hailing from British Columbia, CanadaThe crushing, high-energy metalcore soundscapes of Michigan’s very own DriftFrom there, we brace ourselves for our ma...
Family Movie Night - Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
This week on Family Movie Night, in anticipation of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, Mike Hilty reviews PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021) — the big-screen adaptation of the massively popular kids' TV show featuring Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the whole PAW Patrol crew.
Oh, and apparently the pups are self-aware enough to know that merchandising is their primary source of income. No spoilers, but the toy aisle will never look the same!
🎬 Film Discussed:
PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021) — directed by Cal BrunkerFeaturing Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky & ZumaBased on the hit Nickelodeon kids' TV seriesGenre: Animated Family...BTB Movie Club - 262 - Dan's Pick - Tin Cup (1996)
This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Dan Sears picks Tin Cup (1996) for the group to watch and discuss — the beloved golf romantic comedy starring Kevin Costner & Renée Russo and directed by Ron Shelton. Can a washed-up driving range pro make it to the US Open? The guys find out!
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 reviewe...
Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 101 - Fahrenheit 451 (1966) with Haley Johnston
This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by cinephile and close friend Haley Johnston to discuss François Truffaut's landmark film adaptation of Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian novel — Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
🎬 Film Discussed:
Fahrenheit 451 (1966) — directed by François TruffautBased on Ray Bradbury's classic dystopian novelStarring Oskar Werner & Julie ChristieGenre: Sci-Fi / Dystopian / French New Wave / Literary AdaptationOne of the most important book-to-film adaptations in cinema historyThe Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning literary adaptations, dystopian cinema, and...
Mix CD - Volume 93 - Baby Mine
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty celebrates the arrival of baby number three with the most fitting playlist possible — the best songs with "Baby" in the title! From classic rock to pop to R&B, Mike curates the ultimate baby songs playlist to welcome his newest little one to the world.
🎵 This Episode:
A special celebration playlist in honor of Mike's third babyThe best songs with "Baby" in the title across every genre and eraFrom classic baby songs to modern bangers — every track has one thing in common🎧 Listen along with the Baby Mine Mix C...
Flix and Chill: S2E13 - Fireworks, A24 and Best Standalone Movies feat. Chantal Ashford!
This week on Flix and Chill, hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) are joined by special guest Chantal Ashford for a packed episode covering fireworks, the massive A24 AI announcement, and a deep debate about the best standalone movies — films with no sequels, prequels, or remakes!
🎬 Topics Covered:
Fireworks — a spirited seasonal discussionA24's AI announcement — what does it mean for independent cinema and the future of filmmaking?Best standalone films — the greatest movies that exist entirely on their own with no franchise attached — what are yours?Chantal Ashford — cinephile, film writer & co-host of Popc...
Wasteland Retrospective - The Big Chill (1983) and Body Heat (1981). with Adam Ritchie
This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew podcaster Adam Ritchie (KerbRider) for a deep dive into two classic films from writer-director Lawrence Kasdan:
🎬 Films Discussed:
The Big Chill (1983) — starring Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum & Meg Tilly — the definitive baby boomer ensemble dramaBody Heat (1981) — starring William Hurt & Kathleen Turner — a sultry neo-noir thriller that launched Kathleen Turner's careerThe Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning cult classics, neo-noir, and hidden gems a...
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 101 - SDCC 2026
Welcome to Issue 101 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P! This week, the guys discuss everything that happened at San Diego Comic Con this year
📦 This Week's Topics:
San Diego Comic Con 2026 recapFOC (Final Order Cutoff) reportWhat we're currently reading and enjoyingUpcoming comics we're excited aboutNew #1 issues out today — July 29th🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Michigan Comic Shop Two locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI They ship anywhere in the US and offer a comic book subscription club! 📘 Follow on Facebook for store news and events.
🛠️ Brought to you by the CLZ App — t...
SPDM TV - Shows To Look Forward to For The Rest Of 2026
This week on SPDM TV, Mike Hilty goes over the remainder of the year and see which shows are worth watching
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 SP...
Sportsball - Lebron to Philly and Remaining NBA Free Agents
This week on Sportsball, Mike Hilty talks about the decisions left for the remainder of the NBA off-season
🏀 Topics Covered:
Thoughts on Lebron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ersFree Agents that still need to be signedMike 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, SPDM TV, and Family Movie Night — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.
🎙️ Subscribe to the Sportsball podcast fe...
