Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Moonlight to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie The Martian to watch. 

Clif and Marty blast off to Mars before coming back down to Earth for one of the most acclaimed dramas of the last decade.

First up is The Martian, where Matt Damon finds himself stranded on the Red Planet with nothing but potatoes, duct tape, disco and an unreasonable amount of optimism. Clif and Marty debate the film's direction, pacing and if the science is 'hard' or not.

Then they turn to Moonlight, Barry Jenkin's Academy Award winning coming-of-age drama starring Mahershala Ali. Clif and Marty discuss quiet storytelling, unforgettable performances and how the film's themes of identity and loneliness create a powerful counterpoint to The Martian. Sometimes the biggest journey isn't through space. It's figuring out who you are.

Along the way: 1980s slang, listener mail and potatoes as a survival strategy.

#TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #TheMartian #Moonlight #MattDamon #MahershalaAli #MovieReview #SciFiMovies 

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, special guests Drew Kallen-Keck plus Ben Cheknis and Andrew Coltrin from "The Two Vague Podcast" join the podcast. Ben and Andrew bring along the movie Strange Brew. While Drew brings the movie Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead for everyone to watch.

First is Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Tom Stoppard's delightfully brainy adaptation starring Gary Oldman and Tim Roth. The gang dives into fate, free will and if this might be the ultimate "theater kid" movie. There's plenty to chew on. 

Next is Strange Brew, where Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas prove that Shakespeare and Bob & Doug McKenzie have more in common than anyone expected. Clif, Marty, Andrew, Drew, and Ben celebrate the film's wonderfully goofy charm, debate how much Hamlet is really in the script and agree that the movie is quintessentially Canadian. 

Along the way: prank phone calls from high school, Pink Floyd deep cuts, theater stories, Richard Dreyfuss appreciation, charcuterie jokes and enough Hamlet references to make your old English teacher proud.

Nerd Emergencies! Kickstarter

#TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #StrangeBrew #RosencrantzAndGuildensternAreDead #GaryOldman #RickMoranis #CultCinema #MovieReview 

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Scream 7 to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie The Long Walk to watch. 

First up is Scream 7, which brings Neve Campbell back as Sidney Prescott for another showdown with Ghostface. Clif questions the film's writing, predictable twists and increasingly over-the-top kills, while Marty argues that the franchise still knows how to reinvent itself, balancing nostalgia with a few fresh ideas. It's one of the liveliest debates the show's had in a while.

Then it's on to The Long Walk, where the conversation shifts from masked killers to psychological endurance. Clif and Marty discuss how the adaptation captures the hopeless tension of King's story, the emotional toll of the competition and why sometimes the scariest horror movie doesn't need monsters at all.

They also cover listener mail, AI deepfakes, safe rooms with questionable design choices and the age-old question of whether horror fans are willing to forgive absolutely anything if Ghostface is holding the knife.

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Ryan Luis Rodriguez from Reels of Justice joins the podcast. He brings along the movie Working Girls. Marty and Clif give Ryan the movie Psycho to watch.

First up is Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock's legendary shocker that changed horror movies forever. Clif, Marty, and Ryan discuss Norman Bates, the famous shower scene, and why the film still works even when everyone already knows the ending.

Then it's on to Working Girls, Lizzie Borden's low-key but fascinating look at a day in the life of sex workers. The conversation covers the film's resemblance to Sean Baker's slice-of-life approach, its sense of humor, then finally, it's matter-of-fact tone and humanity.

Along the way: Norman Bates business management strategies, courtroom podcast updates, arguments over cult classics, and the realization that some movies are a lot stranger than their reputations suggest.

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Clif and Marty welcome special guest Bobby LePire for a double feature that goes from chaotic 1980s comedy to long-lost stop-motion sci-fi. Bobby brings along the movie The Primevals. Marty and Clif give Bobby the movie D.C. Cab to watch.

First up is D.C. Cab, Joel Schumacher's first feature as a director. Clif, Marty, and Bobby try to make sense of a movie that feels like five different comedies stitched together with duct tape, cocaine, and a flamethrower. The conversation covers Mr. T, Gary Busey and how this bizarre train wreck somehow became a cult favorite and commercial success overseas. 

Then they head into the mountains with The Primevals, the decades-in-the-making fantasy adventure featuring Yetis, aliens, stop-motion creatures, and enough practical effects to make old-school genre fans very happy. The gang discusses the movie's fascinating production history and whether this passion project was worth the wait. 

Along the way, Hamburger University becomes an actual topic of conversation, Poland's apparent love affair with DC Cab gets investigated and the phrase "interesting train wreck" gets repeated for a reason.

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Clif and Marty welcome special guest Daniel Roebuck for “Talking Lemmon,” celebrating the career of the legendary Jack Lemmon. Daniel brings along the movie Save the Tiger. Marty and Clif give Daniel the movie How to Murder Your Wife to watch.

First up is How to Murder Your Wife, a wild 1960s comedy that finds a carefree bachelor waking up married and immediately questioning every decision that led him there. Clif, Marty, and Daniel discuss the film’s energy, attitudes and why Lemmon could make even the most ridiculous premise work. 

Then they move on to Save the Tiger, where a very different Jack Lemmon delivers one of the most powerful performances of his career. As a struggling businessman willing to cross every line to stay afloat, Lemmon anchors a dark portrait of a man trying to survive a rapidly changing world. 

Along the way: movie-star versus character-actor debates, lemonade sponsorship opportunities, punk rock movies, mysterious opening title cards and the discovery that both films somehow begin with Jack Lemmon getting out of bed and heading for the shower.

#TalkingPondo #JackLemmon #DanielRoebuck #FilmPodcast #HowToMurderYourWife #SaveTheTiger #ClassicCinema #MovieReview 

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Robb Maynard has a triumphant return to the podcast. He brings along the movie Send Help. Marty and Clif give Robb the movie The Quiet Earth to watch.

Clif and Marty welcome special guest Robb Maynard from the Reels of Justice podcast for a double feature connected by one simple premise: how would you survive when everything goes completely sideways?

First is The Quiet Earth, the cult New Zealand sci-fi classic about a man who wakes up to find himself seemingly alone in the world. Clif, Marty and Robb discuss post-apocalyptic loneliness, questionable survival plans, and having the entire planet to yourself.

Then it's on to Send Help. Sam Raimi's darkly funny survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams. What starts as a castaway story quickly turns into a battle of wills, shifting power dynamics, and bad choices. The gang debates who's really in control, who's the villain, and whether anyone should be trusted on a deserted island.

Along the way: Survivor strategy, Bruce Campbell Easter eggs, post-apocalyptic road trips, murderous boars and an alarming amount of discussion about tuna fish sandwiches.

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Suitable Flesh to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Green Book to watch. 

Clif and Marty pair up two movies that somehow work exceptionally well together. Here comes Green Book and Suitable Flesh. 

We start with Suitable Flesh. A wild Lovecraft-inspired body-swap horror throwback featuring Heather Graham and horror legend Barbara Crampton. Clif and Marty talk B-movie charm, gross-out effects and Stuart Gordon vibes. Overthinking this movie might ruin the fun!

Next, it's Peter Farrelly’s Oscar-winning road movie Green Book starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, discussing the chemistry between the leads and the film’s mix of comedy and drama. Green Book often feels like “The Odd Couple in a car.” 

They also cover listener mail, Jim Jarmusch appreciation and pizza-folding sitcom jokes. 

#TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #GreenBook #SuitableFlesh #MovieReview #HorrorMovies #ClassicCinema #BarbaraCrampton 

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode we talk with Robert Kurtzman and Marcia King. They recently finished work on Scary Movie and Marshmallow. They share some fantastic tales of the set from their work on numerous productions over the years.

Topics range from friends at horror conventions, accidental bloodbath stories, and tales of getting lost in the desert. 

#TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #HorrorMovies #RobertKurtzman #PracticalEffects #ScaryMovie6 #MoviePodcast #BehindTheScenes 

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

Send us Fan Mail

 In this episode, Frank Dietz joins the podcast. He brings along the movie Breakheart Pass. Marty and Clif give Frank the movie Anatomy of a Murder to watch. 

First is Anatomy of a Murder.  A gripping courtroom drama from Otto Preminger starring James Stewart. With standout performances from George C. Scott and Lee Remick, the film pushes boundaries with its themes, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable trial sequences.

Then it’s on to Breakheart Pass, where Charles Bronson leads a western that turns into a full-on murder mystery. Set aboard a snowbound train, it’s less shootout and more whodunit. Think Agatha Christie meets the Old West, with paranoia, twists, and a killer hiding in plain sight.

#TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #MovieReview #ClassicCinema #AnatomyOfAMurder #BreakheartPass #CharlesBronson #JamesStewart 

Support the show

Find our films here:

The Love Song of William H Shaw

Revenge of Zoe

Writing Fren-Zee

Making Pondo on Facebook

X (formerly Twitter):
@MakingPondo

Instagram

Making Pondo on Letterboxd:
Season One

Season Two

Season Three

Season Four

Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace

Photos by Geoffrey Notkin