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This week on SPDM TV, Mike Hilty goes over what he's watching

🎬 Continues Watching:

• Scrubs Season 2/11, Episodes 4-5 (ABC/Hulu)
• VisionQuest Season 1, Episode 3-4 (Disney+)
• War Season 1, Episodes 2-4 (HBO)
• East of Eden Episodes 3-4 (Netflix)

🎬 Just Finished:

• Midnight Mass

🎬 Mike Flanagan

• Mike Flanagan is one of the best creatives we have right now, so we rank his 6 TV projects

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

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Sam and Kat join Tara and Chist to discuss the 4the episode of the second season of Rings of Power, Tommy Bombs is incredible, Elrod needs to chill, and Winterblooom encompasses the beauty of Tolkien.

Tara Jo Nee is an avid Tolkien enthusiast sharing their love of Middle-earth with the world. 🌿 Linktree – More Tolkien Content

Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn

Kat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7

Sam - https://www.threads.com/@gloomweaver_

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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this electrifying 59th installment, Mike and Michael dive into a powerhouse celebration of virtuosity, soulful hard-rock grooves, and timeless '80s arena pop. We jump-start the episode with The Art of Discovery, highlighting three groundbreaking independent acts carving out brilliant spaces in the underground scene:

• Black Heart Society – “Threshold”
• Novara Nyx – “Without Ever Waking”
• Omnivide – “Arise” (from the “Arise” EP)

From there, we brace ourselves for our main feature: an extensive, track-by-track dissection of The Winery Dogs’ self-titled 2013 debut album. Mike opens up about why this "supergroup done right" serves as literal comfort food for his soul, breaking down the unmatched chemistry between three absolute master musicians. Together, we analyze how Billy Sheehan’s mind-bending four-string bass wizardry anchors the low end without ever cluttering the mix, how Mike Portnoy trades prog-metal epicness for pure '70s pocket, soul, and thunderous fills, and how Richie Kotzen acts as the ultimate secret weapon, delivering fingerstyle shredding alongside Chris Cornell-esque vocal power. From the explosive opening drive of “Elevate” and the infectious funk swagger of “Desire” to the tear-jerking emotional weight of "You Saved Me," the gospel-infused soul of "Regret," and the sludgy prog-metal journey of "Time Machine," we celebrate a lightning-in-a-bottle record that stands as a modern hard rock classic.

Finally, we pivot to Michael’s Journey to explore the timeless, soaring magic of Steve Perry's 1984 solo debut smash, "Oh Sherrie." We dive into the song’s late-night studio origins, celebrate the iconic synth intro and Perry's unbelievable acapella entrance, and reflect on the anthemic hooks, lush backing choir, and unmatched vocal range that made this track an immortal staple of '80s pop-rock history. Press play and join the journey through rhythm, movement, and rock history!

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

(00:05:37) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:02) - Black Heart Society "Threshold"

(00:11:17) - Novara Nyx "Without Ever Waking"

(00:15:53) - Omnivide "Arise"

(00:25:34) - Main Topic: Breaking Down The Winery Dogs' 2013 debut, "The Winery Dogs"

(01:13:14) - Question for the Audience

(01:13:28) - Can't Wait

(01:15:04) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Steve Perry's "Oh Sherrie"

(01:19:55) - On the Next Episode

(01:20:13) - Contact Info/Outro

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

• Caspian, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Iapetus, Buckethead, Threshold, Frontierer, Polyphia, Spike and the Gimme Gimme’s, Enslaved, Northlane, Queens Of The Stone Age, Eidola, Trivium, Alcest, Parkway Drive

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Recorded on 10/18/2026

The continuation of Sam and Kat joining Tara and Chist to discuss the 4th episode of the second season of Rings of Power, Tommy Bombs is incredible, Elrod needs to chill, and Winterblooom encompasses the beauty of Tolkien.

Tara Jo Nee is an avid Tolkien enthusiast sharing their love of Middle-earth with the world. 🌿 Linktree – More Tolkien Content

Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn

Kat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7

Sam - https://www.threads.com/@gloomweaver_

🎙️ Subscribe to the Tolkien on Tap podcast feed on Spotify

🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky

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In this episode, Shane (wastelandshane on Letterboxd) and I (⁠inMoviesLost⁠ on Letterboxd) are joined by our special guest, May Honey (mayellen on Letterboxd), to discuss AI and old people, Ray Gunn film and then we dive into why the horror genre might be considered the best genre there is.

I am a seasoned movie lover, who can talk about films for hours. I am also a contributor on SiftPop (⁠https://www.siftpop.com/?s=luke+burian⁠) and appear on ⁠The Wasteland Retrospective⁠, ⁠The Cinematic Wasteland⁠ and SiftPop Writers' Room podcasts and a couple of other podcasts infrequently.

Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and YouTuber! All his online presence can be found here https://linktr.ee/WastelandReviewer. Check out his other podcasts, Wasteland Watchlist, Streaming Wasteland, The Cinematic Wasteland, The Wasteland Retrospective and The Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!

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This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty kicks off a brand new series — the ultimate deep dive into one-hit wonders! In Part 8, Mike defines exactly what makes a one-hit wonder, lays out his criteria, and then spotlights the best one-hit wonders of the 1980s (1987-1989) — we conclude the 80s songs by showcasing songs from movie soundtracks, actors who thought they could sing, and a mix of songs from country, reggae, hip-hop, and pop

🎵 This Episode:

• What is a one-hit wonder? — Mike defines the criteria and settles the debate once and for all
• Best one-hit wonders of the 1980s — iconic hits from 1987-1989 with catchy bops and weird classics
• Part 8 (and final volume of the 80s) of Mike's ongoing one-hit wonders through the decades series

🎧 Listen along with Mike's 80s One Hit Wonders (1987-1989) 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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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative

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This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by podcaster Bubbawheat to dig into Playtime (1967), the satirical comedy directed and co-written by Jacques Tati. It’s a dialogue-light, visually dazzling look at modern Paris, glass-and-steel architecture, and the chaos of the modern age, starring Tati as the beloved Monsieur Hulot.

🎬 Film Discussed:

• Playtime (1967): directed by Jacques Tati, co-written with Jacques Lagrange
• Starring Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot and Barbara Dennek
• Shot in 70mm on an enormous purpose-built set nicknamed “Tativille”, one of the most ambitious productions in French film history
• Famous for its inventive sound design, background gags, and the legendary Royal Garden restaurant sequence
• Genre: Satirical Comedy / French Cinema / Visual Comedy / Classic World Cinema
• Often ranked among the greatest films ever made and a favorite of Criterion Collection collectors

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 hidden gems 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.

Bubbawheat, podcaster & film enthusiast: 🌿 All podcasts & socials (Linktree)

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

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Part 2 of the conversation with Jane and Amber including a massive tangent about Eru and the nature of the Ainur. 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

Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn

Amber -https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiae

Jane - https://www.threads.com/@janeellen17

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🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky

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Amber and Jane join Tara and Christ to talk about RoP S2E3, we discuss Shelob, Damrod, and raw crushing weight Theo lives under. Be sure to stay tuned for part 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

Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn

Amber -https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiae

Jane - https://www.threads.com/@janeellen17

🎙️ Subscribe to the Tolkien on Tap podcast feed on Spotify

🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky

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This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by writer, reviewer, and filmmaker Jeff Alan for a double dose of Joel Schumacher’s neon-soaked Batman movies, the two films that took the Caped Crusader into the most colorful and controversial era of superhero cinema:

🎬 Films Discussed:

• Batman Forever (1995): starring Val Kilmer as Batman, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Jim Carrey as The Riddler, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O’Donnell as Robin. A box office hit with a chart-topping soundtrack featuring U2 and Seal
• Batman & Robin (1997): starring George Clooney as Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze, Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy, and Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl. One of the most infamous and debated superhero movies of all time

The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning war cinema, prestige drama, and landmark filmmaking across every era.

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

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

Jeff Alan — photographer, filmmaker & film/TV reviewer: 🌐 Portfolio & Contact Available for photography and videography — check out his portfolio!

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

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