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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:

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Also hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.

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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 Herman
• Music by Danny Elfman — his first collaboration with Tim Burton
• Genre: 80s Comedy / Cult Classic / Adventure

Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd

Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network.

Larissa Benfey — poet, actor & creative: 🌐 Website | 🎬 IMDb | 📸 Instagram

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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 conspiracy
• Videodrome (1983) — starring James Woods & Debbie Harry — reality, media obsession, and flesh-melding technology

The 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 filmmaking.

Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd

Also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Wasteland Spotlight, and Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew network.

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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) report
• What we're currently reading and enjoying
• Upcoming comics we're excited about
• New #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.

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Connect with the Hosts: B-Lar — Facebook | Instagram Danny P — Facebook

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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 1942
• Box Office Breakdown for 1942
• Breakdown of The 15th Academy Awards
• The Cinematic Wasteland Award for Best Picture, 1942
• 1942 Watchlist
• Discussion 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 and check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for movie updates!

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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 race

FIFA World Cup Scandal:

• FIFA's controversial plan to take the World Cup private
• What does privatizing the FIFA World Cup mean for fans worldwide?
• The ongoing FIFA corruption and governance scandal — and why it matters

Mike Hilty — sports, TV & film enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:

• 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPop

Also hosts Mix CD, SPDM TV, Family Movie Night, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.

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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 signals
• Disney's new Marvel TV strategy — fewer shows, higher quality?
• Star Wars on Disney+ — how the cancellations affect the future of the galaxy far, far away
• The future of MCU television — where does Disney go from here?

Mike Hilty — TV, film & streaming enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:

• 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPop

Also hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, Mix CD, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.

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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 Jacobs
• The intricate, atmosphere-drenched progressive metal force Cepheidae Variable hailing from British Columbia, Canada
• The crushing, high-energy metalcore soundscapes of Michigan’s very own Drift

From there, we brace ourselves for our main feature: an extensive, track-by-track dissection of Dream Theater’s 1992 progressive metal masterpiece, "Images and Words." Together, we analyze the sheer brilliance of this record, breaking down how the sweeping synth work of Kevin Moore and the razor-sharp riffs of John Petrucci are anchored flawlessly by the steady, rhythm-driving bass lines of John Myung and the iconic, time-shifting drumming of Mike Portnoy.

Finally, we pivot to Michael’s Journey to explore the timeless emotional weight of Mike + The Mechanics' 1988 classic, "The Living Years." We dive into the song’s origins as a gospel-infused masterpiece, celebrate Paul Carrack's soulful vocal delivery, and share a deeply moving reflection on the generational bridges and unspoken words that define our relationships with our fathers.

Press play and join the journey through rhythm, movement, and rock history!

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:13:16) - The Art of Discovery

(00:13:46) - Djentrified (ft. Megg Jacobs) "Tear the Sun from the Sky"

(00:18:32) - Cepheidae Variable "The Waiting Storm"

(00:22:30) - Drift "Deceiver"

(00:27:41) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Dream Theater's 1992 release, "Images and Words"

(01:17:55) - Question for the Audience

(01:18:06) - Can't Wait

(01:19:37) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Mike + The Mechanics "The Living Years"

(01:26:07) - On the Next Episode

(01:26:28) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

· Djentrified (ft. Megg Jacobs)

· Cepheidae Variable

· Drift

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

· Protest The Hero, Loathe, Haken, Bootsy Collins and Buckethead, Avenged Sevenfold, Meshuggah, Sum 41, Metallica, Bear McCreary, Mastodon, Mother Of Millions, Amon Amarth, and Hatebreed

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Recorded on 8/1/26

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 Brunker
• Featuring Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky & Zuma
• Based on the hit Nickelodeon kids' TV series
• Genre: Animated Family Film / Kids Movie
• Perfect for PAW Patrol fans aged 2-7 — but is it worth a family movie night?

Mike Hilty — TV, film & family entertainment enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:

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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 reviewed since 2020, there's something for every kind of movie fan.

🎬 Film Discussed:

• Tin Cup (1996) — directed by Ron Shelton
• Starring Kevin Costner, Renée Russo & Don Johnson
• Picked by Dan Sears
• Genre: Sports Comedy / Romantic Comedy / Golf Movie
• One of the greatest golf movies ever made and a quintessential 90s sports film

🎥 Follow the group's Letterboxd — nearly 200 films and counting!

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