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This week on Flix and Chill, hosts Luke Burian and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) sit down to discuss Apple — the film — alongside a broader conversation about film criticism and why you should be watching more international cinema.

🎬 Topics Covered:

• Apple — review and discussion
• The state of film criticism in 2025 and what it gets right (and wrong)
• International cinema — recommendations and reasons to expand your watchlist beyond Hollywood

Luke Burian is a passionate film lover, writer, and podcaster with an encyclopedic love of cinema. Find his work here:

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

Shane Conto is a decorated film critic, writer, and YouTuber. Find all his work here:

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

Shane also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Streaming Wasteland, The Cinematic Wasteland, The Wasteland Retrospective, and The Wasteland Vintage Roadshow — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast 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 early works from indie cinema legend Jim Jarmusch:

🎬 Films Discussed:

• Night on Earth (1991)
• Permanent Vacation (1980)

From Jarmusch's lo-fi debut to his acclaimed anthology road film, this episode is essential listening for fans of independent cinema, arthouse film, and 1980s and 1990s American indie movies.

The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning classic cinema, cult favorites, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.

Shane Conto is a film critic, writer, and YouTuber. Follow his work here:

• 🌐 Website
• ▶️ YouTube – The Wasteland Reviewer
• 📸 Instagram
• 🎥 Letterboxd

Shane also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast network.

Luke Burian is a film writer, blogger, and podcaster. Find his work here:

• 🌐 Lost in Movies
• 🎥 Letterboxd
• 🎙️ Podcasts: Flix and Chill, The Cinematic Wasteland, and SiftPop Writer's Room

🎙️ Subscribe to The Wasteland Retrospective podcast feed

Have a film pairing suggestion for Shane and his guest, or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]

📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | Bluesky

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

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This month on The Wasteland Spotlight, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by Patrice Downing — SPDM Crew member and SiftPop contributor — to explore the theme "Love is in the Air" through four classic films spanning decades of romance and charm:

🎬 Films Discussed:

• Pride and Prejudice (1940)
• Johnny Fedora and Alice Blue Bonnet (1946)
• Bongo (1947)
• High Society (1956)

Shane Conto is a film critic, writer, and YouTuber. Follow his work here:

• 🌐 Website
• ▶️ YouTube – The Wasteland Reviewer
• 📸 Instagram
• 🎵 TikTok
• 🎥 Letterboxd

Shane also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Watchlist, and Cinematic Wasteland— all part of the SPDM Crew podcast network.

Patrice Downing is a film and TV writer and a frequent SPDM collaborator. Find her here:

• ✍️ SiftPop.com
• 🐦 X
• 🎥 Letterboxd
• 📺 Serializd

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

📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com

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Welcome to Episode 90 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P! This week, roving reporter Brian Nolan gives us a firsthand recap of the Motor City Comic Con — plus the crew dives into new pulls, what they're reading, what's on the horizon, the FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report, and all the new #1 issues hitting shelves May 20th.

📦 This Week's Topics:

• Motor City Comic Con recap with Brian Nolan
• What we're currently reading and enjoying
• Upcoming comics we're excited about
• FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report
• New #1 issues out today — May 20th

🏪 Comix Corner has two Michigan locations:

• Fraser, MI
• Rochester Hills, MI

Can't make it in person? They ship anywhere in the US and offer a comic book subscription club! Follow them on Facebook for store news, events, and subscription info.

Connect with the Hosts:

B-Lar — Facebook | Instagram Danny P — Facebook

📲 Follow the Comix Corner Podcast: Facebook | X | Instagram

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Have a comic book recommendation, topic suggestion, or collaboration inquiry? Email us at [email protected]

📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com

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READ WELL, EVERYBODY! 📚

This week on SPDM TV, Mike Hilty shares his spoiler-filled reactions to the latest episodes of some of the hottest shows on TV right now — including Hacks, The Boys, and more!

⚠️ Spoiler Warning — specific episode discussions ahead!

🎬 Currently Watching:

• Hacks Season 5, Episodes 4–8
• Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2, Episodes 6–7
• The Boys Season 5, Episode 7

✅ Just Finished:

• The Punisher: One Last Kill

▶️ Just Started:

• Margo's Got Money Troubles Season 1, Episodes 1–7

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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Have a TV show or topic you want Mike to cover, or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]

📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com

🎵 Theme music by Evan Peters | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative

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This week on Sportsball, Mike Hilty breaks down the breaking news that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is withdrawing funding from LIV Golf — and what that seismic shift could mean for the future of the controversial golf league.

Topics covered:

• Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulling out of LIV Golf
• What's next for LIV Golf's players, tournaments, and schedule
• The broader impact on professional golf and the PGA Tour rivalry

Mike Hilty is a TV, film, and sports 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 — 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]

📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com

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

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Mike Hilty reviews Goat (2026) — the feel-good sports movie that has us desperately wishing for a Mighty Ducks crossover. And yes, we mean the Mighty Ducks with the actual ducks, not the Emilio Estevez classics.

Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Follow his work and connect with 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 Sportsball — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.

🎬 Family Movie Night Looking for your next family film? Check out the Family Movie Night Letterboxd list and subscribe to the Family Movie Night podcast feed.

Have a family movie recommendation or want to suggest a topic for the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]

📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | LinkedIn | Bluesky ▶️ YouTube – SPDM Crew 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com

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

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This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, ⁠Dan picks The Duke (2020) for the guys to watch.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the BTB Movie Club feed here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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Welcome to The Wasteland Watchlist! Shane Conto (and occasionally guests) will randomly select a film from his ever-growing watchlist and take a dive into a discussion here on the podcast. Shane is joined by SPDM Crew creator and podcaster, Mike Hilty, for this episode as they discuss the wild satirical sequel of the beloved 80s horror/comedy, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990).

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 Spotlight, and the Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!

Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and a fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serializd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Also check out other SPDM podcasts, Family Movie Night, Sportsball, Mix CD, and SPDM TV, his podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and his articles on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Wasteland Watchlist individual feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you'd like to help Shane get rid of movies on his watchlist 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, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website www.spdmcrew.com!

Shout-out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and to Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for the logo!

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Mix CD returns with a spotlight on overlooked and under‑the‑radar musicians. Host Mike Hilty shares a curated selection of artists he believes deserve more recognition, inviting listeners to discover new music and celebrate talent that often goes unnoticed. Perfect for fans of music exploration, playlist building, and indie artists.

Mike is a longtime TV and movie fan and a core member of the SPDM podcast network, also appearing on Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds. Connect with him on Instagram, Serializd, Letterboxd, and read his work on SiftPop.

Subscribe to the Mix CD feed and explore the companion WHO? Artists Mix CD playlist.

To be a guest or join the SPDM Crew, email [email protected]. Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and BlueSky, and visit our website for more content.

Special thanks to Kristofer Twadell for the theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for the logo. Please leave a 5‑star rating and review to support the show.