SPDM Crew

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 Fargo

Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Connect with him here:

• 📸 Instagram
• 📺 Serializd
• 🎥 Letterboxd
• ✍️ Articles on SiftPop

Mike 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.

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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 splash
• Hear Mike's live thoughts as news broke of the Giannis trade to Miami
• Teams that didn't have a first-round pick and what they need to do this offseason

Mike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:

• 📸 Instagram
• 📺 Serializd
• 🎥 Letterboxd
• ✍️ Articles on SiftPop

Mike 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.

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Have a sport or team you want to talk about, or want to be on the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]

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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative

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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 anniversary, we step away from the decades of radio burnout to look at this record with a truly critical ear, breaking down the entire album track by track. We explore how the band flawlessly wrapped fierce punk rock aesthetics inside infectious pop sensibilities and deliver our final verdict on a record that completely reset the musical world. Finally, we head into Michael’s Journey to discuss the monumental 1960 classic, "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles. We uncover how Charles completely transformed a 1930 standard into a stunning, emotionally charged masterpiece of soul history. Press play to join the journey from the complex, gut-punching riffs of modern prog-metal and the roaring heights of grunge history to the warm, immortal embrace of classic soul!

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

(00:15:48) - The Art of Discovery

(00:16:15) - Dercetius "Oizys"

(00:22:26) - Protohuman Instinct "Prisoner of Perception"

(00:29:33) - Locus "Flies"

(00:35:01) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Nirvana's 1991 release, "Nevermind"

(01:29:05) - Question for the Audience

(01:29:16) - Can't Wait

(01:31:14) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind"

(01:35:38) - On the Next Episode

(01:35:54) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

· Dercetius – “Oizys”

· Protohuman Instinct – “Prisoner of Perception”

· Locus – “Flies”

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

· Sammy Hagar, Sevendust, Redshift, Ayreon, Evanescence, Evergrey, Daniel Pemberton (w/ Brian May), Fires In The Distance, Artificial Silence, Still Remains, Lynch Mob, Devin Townsend, Persefone, Stitched Up Heart, Black Sabbath, Prince Of Failure, Metallica, Muse, The Pretty Reckless, Protest The Hero, Marilyn Manson, Weezer

· Cult Of Luna

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Recorded on 06/15/2026

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 trailer
• Reaction 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 between
• Is the recorded stage production worth watching for Bluey fans at home?

One Last Thing: Favorite Bluey Episodes

• We share their all-time favorite Bluey episodes
• A love letter to one of the greatest kids' TV shows ever made

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

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

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

🎬 Check out the Family Movie Night Letterboxd list

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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Studios

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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 filmmaker

The 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, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd

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

Rod Liptrot — podcaster & film lover: 🎙️ The Infinity Film Podcast | 🎥 Letterboxd

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Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]

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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative

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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 fatherhood
• Songs about being a dad — the playlist every father needs
• Messages to kids through music — tunes that say what words sometimes can't
• The significance of the number three

🎧 Listen along with the Father's Day & Three playlist on Apple Music

Mike Hilty — TV, film & music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster: 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPop

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

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Want to be a guest on Mix CD or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]

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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative

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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 shows
• Favorite songs from musicals — the best musical theatre and movie musical songs of all time according to Luke and Shane

Luke Burian — film lover, writer & podcaster:

• 🎥 Letterboxd – inMoviesLost
• ✍️ SiftPop
• 🎙️ The Wasteland Retrospective | The Cinematic Wasteland | SiftPop Writers' Room

Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber:

• 🌿 Linktree – The Wasteland Reviewer
• 🎥 Letterboxd – wastelandshane

Also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Streaming Wasteland, The Cinematic Wasteland, The Wasteland Retrospective, and The Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network.

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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell

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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 | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd

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

Luke Burian — film writer, blogger & podcaster: 🌐 Lost in Movies | ✍️ SiftPop | 🎙️ Flix and Chill | 🎙️ The Cinematic Wasteland | 🎙️ SiftPop Writers' Room | 🎙️ The Scribe Podcast

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Have a film pairing suggestion or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]

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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 every genre.

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

Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew network.

George Massimillo — filmmaker:

• 📸 Instagram – GMML Films
• 🎬 Watch It's Love Bro on Amazon

Have a theme suggestion for The Wasteland Spotlight or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]

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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 enjoying
• Upcoming comics we're excited about
• FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report
• New #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.

🛠️ Brought to you by the CLZ App — the ultimate tool for organizing your comic collection!

Connect with the Hosts:

B-Lar — Facebook | Instagram Danny P — Facebook

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READ WELL, EVERYBODY! 📚