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Welcome to The Wasteland Retrospective! This weekly podcast will bring together The Wasteland Reviewer and a guest, who will each pick a related film to discuss. For this episode, Shane is joined by SPDM Crew podcaster, Luke Burian, to discuss a double dose of Satoshi Kon anime, Paprika (2006) & Millennium Actress (2001).
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!
Luke Burian is a seasoned movie lover with his own movie blog Lost In Movies. Luke is also a frequent contributor on SiftPop and he also appears on the SiftPop Writer's Room podcast and The Scribe Podcast. Check out his Letterboxd, his podcast Flix and Chill, and his podcast he cohosts The Cinematic Wasteland.
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If you have a movie selection you think Shane and his guest should cover, or if you're interested in being part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at [email protected]. Follow SPDM Crew on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Blue Sky. Website coming soon!
Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!
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Welcome to The Wasteland Spotlight! This monthly podcast will bring together The Wasteland Reviewer and a guest who chooses a theme and four films that match that theme. For this episode, Shane is joined by SPDM Crew members and SiftPop contributor, Patrice Downing, to discuss the theme "Disney Short Introductions" with Mickey's Revue (1932), Donald's Nephews (1938), Private Pluto (1943), Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968).
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 the Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, Wasteland Watchlist, the Cinematic Wasteland, the Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!
Patrice is a writer for SiftPop.com and frequent collaborater and friend of SPDM! She can be found on X, Letterboxd, and Serialzd. She'll also have a website coming out soon!
If you have a suggestion for a theme for the Wasteland Spotlight or joining the SPDM Crew, send us an email at [email protected]! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website!
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Welcome to the 86th issue of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P
Let’s get into it!
This week we discuss Maul Shadow Lord, what we are enjoying, what we are looking forward to, the FOC report and new 1’s. We are brought to you by the CLZ App and part of the SPDM Crew podcast network.
READ WELL EVERYBODY!
Check out the Comix Corner store with two locations in Fraser, MI, and Rochester Hills, MI, or news and upcoming events on Facebook where you can join their comic book subscription club. They ship anywhere in the US.
B-Lar can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Danny P can be found on Facebook.
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If you have a comic book recommendation, comic book related topic or question, or are interested in collaborating, send us an email at [email protected]! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!
Comix Corner Podcast is a proud member of the SPDM Podcast Crew
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Welcome to KerbRider F1! Adam and Mike talk about the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix and move ahead to previewing the Miami Grand Prix in early May
Adam Ritchie is the host of KerbRider F1 and Screen Time with KerbRider podcast here on the SPDM Crew and cohost of The Super Fun Happy Horror Hour and The Cinematic Wasteland. Check out Adam's thoughts on Instagram and check out his Letterboxd for movie updates!
Following KerbRider F1 on Instagram
Follow Mike on Instagram for more talk about media, cars, and some amazing photography
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If you have any F1 questions for Adam, are a F1 fan and want to be a guest, or you're interested in being part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at [email protected]. Follow SPDM Crew on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!
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Welcome to SPDM TV! With The Pitt Season 2 ending this Thursday, Mike makes 5 predictions for the finale
Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and Mix CD, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds ,and his articles on SiftPop.
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If you have a TV show or TV related topic or question you want to hear about or want to have a podcast on the SPDM Crew, send us an email at [email protected]! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and Blue Sky! Check out our website www.spdmcrew.com!
Shout out to Evan Peters for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!
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Welcome to Sportsball! This week, Mike talks about the NBA Playoffs, previewing the match-ups and predicting who will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy this summer
Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, Letterboxd, and his articles on SiftPop. Also check out his SPDM Crew podcasts Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Family Movie Night. He also co-hosts the podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.
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If you have a team you love to talk about or a sport that you want to share with others or want to have a podcast on the SPDM Crew, send us an email at [email protected]! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and Blue Sky! Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!
Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!
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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!
In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of global technical metal to the cold, mechanical, and revolutionary streets of 1980s Cleveland.
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:
Next, we dive into our main topic: Nine Inch Nails’ 1989 masterpiece, Pretty Hate Machine. We explore the "Broken Machine" production of the early Emax samplers, the "Dirty Funk" grit inspired by Prince in tracks like "The Only Time," and the heart-wrenching storytelling behind "Something I Can Never Have." We trace Trent Reznor's movement from the defiance of "Head Like a Hole" into the cinematic, "closing-credits" vulnerability of the album’s final moments, showing how a one-man studio project defined the sound of industrial soul.
Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Soft Cell’s 1981 powerhouse cover, "Tainted Love." We uncover the secret of the synthesized stinger, the "theatrical" inspiration behind Marc Almond’s desperate vocal performance, and how this minimalist synthwave classic provides a sleek, electronic answer to the raw emotional industrialism of Nine Inch Nails.
Press play to join the journey from dark industrial soundscapes of to the neon-lit streets of the 80s synth era!
Content Warning & Support Resources
This episode features in-depth discussions of Pretty Hate Machine. Some segments address intense themes, including sexual content, emotional distress, and references to suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7:
(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?
(00:09:09) - The Art of Discovery
(00:09:39) - Let It Eat You For Fun "There's Madness in this Method"
(00:14:12) - OSSO "Voidborn"
(00:20:16) - Silent Vice "Temptress"
(00:25:03) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Nine Inch Nails' 1989 release, "Pretty Hate Machine"
(01:04:13) - Question for the Audience
(01:04:23) - Can't Wait
(01:07:50) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Soft Cell's "Tainted Love"
(01:14:12) - On the Next Episode
(01:14:23) - Contact Info/Outro
THE ART OF DISCOVERY:
· Let It Eat You For Fun – “There’s Madness in this Method” (From the “I Want to Fly the Plane” EP)
· OSSO – “Voidborn”
· Silent Vice – “Temptress” (From the “Temptress” EP)
OTHER BAND MENTIONS:
· Black Label Society
· 30 Seconds To Mars
· Green Carnation
· U2
· Periphery
· Plini
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We conclude this round of picking who we think picked the movie. This week, the guys are watching The Pianist (2002).
Tim Larsen and friends (Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian Larsen, Matt Smith, Mike Whildin, Aaron Lashbrook, and Mike Hilty) have a weekly conversation on Sunday nights about a movie they've watched throughout the week. They have watched close to 200 movies since 2020.
Follow the group's Letterboxd to see what all they've watched: https://boxd.it/u2e8I
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BTB Movie Club is part of the SPDM Crew of podcasts. If you have a question for the group or a suggestion of movies to watch, send us an email at [email protected]! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and Blue Sky! Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!
Shout out to The Bare Hambones for the awesome theme music and Nikki Larsen for providing the logo.
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Mike talks about Labyrinth (1986), a movie that is the my kids favorite Muppet property
Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, Letterboxd, and his articles on SiftPop. Also check out his SPDM Crew podcasts Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Sportsball. He also co-hosts the podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.
Check out their Family Movie Night list: https://boxd.it/crz1Q
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If you have a family movie recommendation or want a podcast on the SPDM crew, email us at [email protected]! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our YouTube page at SPDM Crew and our website www.spdmcrew.com
Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative Studios for providing the logo!
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Welcome to Mix CD! On today's episode, Mike makes a list of groups who have had members leave for successful solo careers
Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out his other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and SPDM TV, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds, and his articles on SiftPop.
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Here is the Groups with Solo Artists mix
If you're interested in being a guest on Mix CD or joining the SPDM Crew, send us an email at [email protected]! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website!
Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!
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