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| The World Cup of Soccer Movies – E183 | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:25:29 | |
The most beautiful game has produced some fun movies over the years. Tristan and Madison discuss their childhood favorites, ones they can’t stop coming back to, and the potential opening for a truly great soccer movie. We hope you’re enjoying the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and be sure to give some of these movies a watch between games, or after the tournament comes to a close. — Watch the Soccer Movies We Discussed Today: - Bend it Like Beckham (2002) on Disney+, or rent on VOD. - Shaolin Soccer (2001) on Paramount+, or rent on VOD. - Kicking & Screaming (2005) on Pluto TV, or rent on VOD. - She’s the Man (2006) on Prime Video, or rent on VOD. - Next Goal Wins (2023) available for rent on VOD. —- Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| The Invite is Horror-Adjacent for the Socially Anxious – E182 | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:11:32 | |
Madison is here with a review of The Invite, a Sundance-darling that delivers all the right emotions, cinematography, and character-first storytelling in a tight 1hr. 47 mins. More than a premise, this film is masterfully directed by Olivia Wilde, and stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penelope Cruz. Purchased and distributed by A24, the film is now in theaters. Get your tickets to The Invite today, and let us know in our comments what you thought of it! — The Invite (2026): - Visit the Official Website - Get your tickets today —— About the Film: Director: Olivia Wilde Producers: Megan Ellison, David Permut, Ben Browning Screenplay: Will McCormack, Rashida Jones Executive producers: Glen Basner, Saul Germaine, Patrick Chu, Alex G. Scott, Shayne Fiske, Andy Kim, Alex Astrachan Story by: Cesc Gay Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes —— Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Disclosure Day Review: Spielberg Serves Up THE UFO Movie – E181 | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:34:18 | |
Madison and Tristan discuss Steven Spielberg’s new film, Disclosure Day (2026), and why Madison believes it’s in Spielberg’s top 15, but maybe not top 5. We get into box office predictions, current sentiments, and expectations, as well as the lore, Spielberg’s fascination with the subject, and how he deals with it in this film. A spiritual successor to Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), more positive than War of the Worlds (2005), and less-adorable than E.T. (1982), the film includes nods to Spielberg’s past work while also carving a new enough path in this chase film to be a worthy summer blockbuster. Get your tickets to Disclosure Day today, and let us know what you thought of it in our comments on Instagram, Spotify, or YouTube. — Disclosure Day (2026) — Only in theaters June 12. - Visit the Official Website - Get your tickets on AMC, Cinemark, Regal, or Fandango —- DISCLOSURE DAY - ONLY IN THEATERS JUNE 12 Official Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | #DisclosureDay ABOUT DISCLOSURE DAY (2026): Genre: Thriller Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo Directed By: Steven Spielberg Produced By: Kristie Macosko Krieger and Steven Spielberg Executive Produced By: Adam Somner and Chris Brigham —- Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Disclosure Day Review: First Thoughts – E180 | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:04:23 | |
Madison attended an early press screening of Steven Spielberg’s newest film, Disclosure Day, and we’ve got a teaser review ready for you! Get your tickets to Disclosure Day today! — Disclosure Day (2026): - Visit the Official Website - Get your tickets on AMC, Cinemark, Regal, or Fandango —- Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Spielberg: The Good, The Great, and The Ugly – E179 | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:54:07 | |
Coming to you hot today with a look at Steven Spielberg’s filmography: The Good, The Great, and The Ugly. Steven Allan Spielberg set the new standard of blockbusters, he has been an influential director, producer, and force for good in Hollywood for over 60 years, and we’re discussing some of our favorites (and less favorites) from his body of work. The Good: Minority Report (2002), War of the Worlds (2005), The Fabelmans (2022) Honorable Mentions: West Side Story (2021) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). The Great: Jurassic Park (1993), Jaws (1975), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Schindler’s List (1993), and the Indiana Jones trilogy The Ugly: Ready Player One (2018), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Let us know in the comments on Instagram, YouTube, or Spotify what some of your favorites are, and get your tickets to Disclosure Day today! — Disclosure Day (2026): - Visit the Official Website - Get your tickets on AMC, Cinemark, Regal, or Fandango —- Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Can Avengers: Doomsday Revive the MCU? – E178 | 04 May 2026 | 00:21:13 | |
We’re breaking down one of the most (if not the most) hotly-anticipated releases this year, Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday. From sharing an opening weekend with Dune: Part Three to cast concerns, and comic adaptations to cinematic limitations, Madison shines a light on the most important MCU film since Avengers: Endgame. Well, until Avengers: Secret Wars comes out. Let us know in the comments on Instagram or on Spotify you’re most excited for, worried for, and if you’re buying your tickets early. — Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailers: - Watch all the current Doomsday teaser trailers —- Get your tickets EARLY for Avengers: Doomsday: - See it at AMC - See it at Cinemark - See it at Regal - Find tickets on Fandango — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Mother Mary Goes All-in On Dreamlike Archetypes – E177 | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:12:00 | |
Madison is here with a review of one of the most intriguing releases of the year thus far, David Lowery’s newest film, Mother Mary. Distributed by A24, Mother Mary is the first of two Anne Hathaway vehicles in a month, with The Devil Wears Prada 2 releasing on May 1st. That said, the two films share little more than Miss Hathaway and fashion. Yet Lowery’s haunting film blurs the lines between memory and reality, performance and perception, in an eerie and artful manner. As Madison tried to convey, Mother Mary, “is not a love story,” and it’s “...not a ghost story,” rather it’s “a very mythic, archetypal kind of movie where it’s very dreamlike.” For many, those blurred lines and split storytelling styles will cause a bit of confusion. For others, like Madison, it was the dreamy, artistic, interpretive qualities that drew him in. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, and be sure to go see Mother Mary in a theater near you. — Get your tickets to see Mother Mary: - See it at AMC - See it at Cinemark - See it at Regal - Find tickets on Fandango — Check out Mother Mary’s IMDB page. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Project Hail Mary: An Adaptation That Shines Bright – E176 | 14 Mar 2026 | 00:17:42 | |
Madison discusses his take on Project Hail Mary, all things Ryan Gosling, product placements, visual and practical effects, and the delicate dance that comes with adapting a popular Sci-Fi novel. Let us know in the comments on Instagram or on Spotify what you thought of the film, and get your tickets if you haven’t yet! — Go see Project Hail Mary: - See it in IMAX - See it at AMC - Find tickets on Fandango — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| The Oscars Best Picture Episode – E175 | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:52:51 | |
The 98th Academy Awards will air this Sunday, and in prep for the big day, we discuss the nominees for Best Picture. While Madison loved the *neature* of Train Dreams, he was less enthused about F1 being included. While Tristan liked Bugonia, he felt like Jesse Plemmons was snubbed for a Best Actor nom. One by one, we discuss each movie, our thoughts, and the discussions surrounding them. Tune in to the Oscars this weekend, be responsible with your bets, don’t count Timmy as a shoo-in just yet, and we hope you enjoy today’s episode! — Where to Watch - Watch the 98th Academy Awards on Hulu, or explore all the other ways to stream the show. —- The 2026 Nominees for Best Picture: - Bugonia — Watch on Peacock - F1 — Watch on Apple TV - Frankenstein — Watch on Netflix - Hamnet — Watch on Peacock - Marty Supreme — Rent on YouTube, Prime Video or Apple TV - One Battle After Another — Watch on HBO Max - The Secret Agent — Watch on Hulu or Disney+ - Sentimental Value — Rent on YouTube, Apple TV, or Prime Video; Steam on Hulu starting March 23, 2026 - Sinners — Watch on HBO Max or Prime Video - Train Dreams — Watch on Netflix — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| The Indie Mag & Pod in 2026 – E174 | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:10:15 | |
It’s been a great year, full of great guests, good movies, TV, and music. There are some exciting prospects for 2026, and we catch up and update fans and listeners of the pod on our plans for the upcoming year. Madison’s got some big news to share about a project he’s been working on this year, Tristan will catch everyone up on what he’s been working on outside of the podcast, and they’ll discuss what we’re looking forward to recording and publishing in 2026. Have a great end to the year, spend time with family and friends, and as always, until next time, watch good movies and TV. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| First Friday Film Fallout – E173 | 10 Jan 2026 | 01:10:47 | |
If you're from Vegas, you might already know what's going down... And if you don't yet, you're about to get caught up to speed. Kevin and Rex sit down to dish on First Friday, the potential pitfalls of Indie filmmaking (and not having an accountant), and what Rex has learned throughout it all. They wrap up the episode with a little more of what Rex is working on now, so tune in, buckle up, and share with anyone who needs the tea! --- Rex from Vegas — Links: - @rexfromvegas on Instagram — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Kevin's Favorite Christmas Songs – REPOST – E172 | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:37:55 | |
Originally aired on 12/25/2023, we're revisiting a fan-favorite for the Christmas season! Kevin Bessey joined us to talk about his favorite Christmas albums and songs, a little about the Christmas Canon, and about the Christmas music he’s recorded in the last few years. Let us know what you've been listening to during the holidays, and we’ll catch up with you one more time before the end of the year. -- Check out some of the albums and songs we discussed on the podcast below: Everyday is Christmas - Sia Don't Waste Your Wishes - The Killers Christmas - Michael Bublé The Good Night is Still Everywhere - Dustin Kensrue -- Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Sacred Texts – Booksmart (2019) – E171 | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:54:10 | |
We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Booksmart (2019), Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut that forever changed our very own Madison D. Daniels. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked below), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - Booksmart (2019) — Rent on VOD. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Seldy Gray, Creative Executive – E170 | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:37:06 | |
Have you ever sat in a theater, on a plane, or on your couch and thought, “Could I write something good enough to get made?” There’s the idea stage (important), the writing phase (very important), then you reach the pitching and submitting phase. Enter Seldy Gray. As a creative executive, Seldy works to find the right scripts, screenwriters, talent, and stories that can reach the right audience or satisfy the right niche. In fact, she has worked with a couple previous guests on the pod, Zoe Dennis and Rob Yescombe, on the Amazon movie Jackpot! last year. For anyone interested in writing, pitching, or development, this is a must-listen episode! Enjoy! — Get in touch with Seldy on LinkedIn, or hope you happen-upon her at a a red carpet or Dodger game. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Sacred Texts – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) – E169 | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:31:12 | |
We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987). One of John Hughes’ finest, not to mention John Candy and Steve Martin, this is a *truly 80’s* flick that deserves a revisit. While the comedy style, jokes, and set pieces might induce some millennial cringe, the deeper story about carrying your grief, dealing with adversity, and having grace for your fellow man makes this one of Tristan’s favorites of the season. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked in our show notes), and then keep an eye out for our last Sacred Texts of the year coming next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) — Watch on Kanopy, or rent on VOD. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Wicked: For Good…is it good?!? – E168 | 22 Nov 2025 | 00:26:30 | |
We already know what everyone’s seeing this weekend at the theaters, and no, it sadly isn’t Predator: Badlands or The Running Man reboot. No folks, this weekend and the many that follow will belong to Wicked: For Good, the oddly-titled second-half of the stage-to-screen adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Cole talks us through what he liked, what he liked less, what people will point out, and just *how much* we’ll see of *that one character* from the souce material’s original source material. Cole’s Air comparison might be spot on. Give today’s episode a listen before or after you see the movie, and get you butt to the theaters this weekend! Enjoy! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. Don’t wait, start today! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||
| Sacred Texts – Gravity (2013) – E167 | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:47:48 | |
“Life in space is impossible…”We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Gravity (2013). Alfonso Cuaron directed this space disaster movie (if you can even call it that), and it stars Sandra Bullock as the indomitable Dr. Ryan Stone. We discuss what made this one of Madison’s favorite movies, and what makes it a Sacred Text. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked in our show notes), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - Gravity (2013) — Rent on VOD. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Rob Yescombe, Writer and Director – E166 | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:43:26 | |
Where does an idea come from? Is writing a sacred experience, or more of a job? What does a career as a writer look like? If you’re looking for answers, look no further than Rob Yescombe! Rob’s career has taken him from speedily writing international television to writing on major video game titles, and from Netflix and Prime Video releases in the last few years to a beloved mystery game that he recently regained the rights to. We discuss process, inspiration, and the daily grind of a working writer. If you’re interested in becoming a screenwriter, games writer, or writing in general, this episode is for you! Be sure you send today’s episode to anyone looking to learn more about writing, follow and connect with Rob with the links in our show notes, and thanks again for giving it a listen. — Get in touch with and follow Rob Yescombe: — Bio:“Screen Star of Tomorrow 2022 and one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch 2023, Rob Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS. After writing FARPOINT for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee), his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Rob made his transition into writing features with Netflix's OUTSIDE THE WIRE. Starring Anthony Mackie, the film was a worldwide number one on the streaming platform upon its release in 2021. More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 feature JACKPOT for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigco Entertainment (SPY, A SIMPLE FAVOUR).” – via The Curtis Brown Group — Recent News: - The Hollywood Reporter: "Screenwriter Rob Yescombe Regains Rights to VR Game ‘The Invisible Hours’" - Medium: "Rob Yescombe: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker" - The Filmmakers Podcast: "From Video Games to Filmmaking: Rob Yescombe’s Journey" — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Cole's 31 Days of Halloween Movies – Part 5 – E165 | 01 Nov 2025 | 01:05:44 | |
The final episode of the Halloween season is here! Looking for a spooky cinematic recommendation? Cole takes us through the end of his list, with everything from Bong Joon Ho to Marvel, and Alfred Hitchcock to Steven Spielberg. We’ve got all of Cole’s recommendations from the month in our show notes, so be sure you check out any of his 2025 recommendations this month. If you’re a fan of Cole and his watchlist, follow him on Letterboxd or X/Twitter, where you’ll find more of his hot takes, staunchly defended classics, and inspirations. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to share it with any fans of horror, Halloween, or spooky movies, and we’ll be back every Friday this month with more from Cole. — Cole’s 31 Movies of Halloween – 2025: - Oct. 1: Saw II (2005) – Stream on Hulu or VOD. - Oct. 2: Eraserhead (1977) – Stream on HBO Max or VOD. - Oct. 3: Sinners (2025) – Stream on HBO Max or VOD. - Oct. 4: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Rent on VOD. - Oct. 5: The Craft (1996) – Stream on Prime Video or VOD. - Oct. 6: Werewolves Within (2021) – Stream on Hulu, Shudder, | |||
| Cole's 31 Days of Halloween Movies – Part 4 – E164 | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:44:58 | |
We’re back with another podcast in our 31 Days of Halloween Movie series. Cole goes international with his spooky selections this week, from Japanese horror to Italian, and from Barcelona streets to Spanish language time-traveling slashers. There are some great recommendations this week, so after listening to today’s episode, be sure you head down to the show notes where we’ve linked every movie we discussed thus far. If you’re a fan of Cole and his watchlist, follow him on Letterboxd or X/Twitter, where you’ll find more of his hot takes, staunchly defended classics, and inspirations. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to share it with any fans of horror, Halloween, or spooky movies, and we’ll be back every Friday this month with more from Cole. — Cole’s 31 Movies of Halloween – 2025: - Oct. 1: Saw II (2005) – Stream on Hulu or VOD. - Oct. 2: Eraserhead (1977) – Stream on HBO Max or VOD. - Oct. 3: Sinners (2025) – Stream on HBO Max or VOD. - Oct. 4: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Rent on VOD. - Oct. 5: The Craft (1996) – Stream on Prime Video or VOD. - Oct. 6: Werewolves Within (2021) – Stream on Hulu, Shudder, | |||
| Sacred Texts – Into the Wild (2007) – E163 | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:25:52 | |
We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and this week we’re discussing the hotly debated and oft misunderstood Sean Penn film, Into the Wild (2007). The story of Chris McCandless, first told by John Krakaur in his novel of the same name, is one of Tristan’s favorite Sacred Texts, and not for the reasons you might expect. If this is a movie you’ve written off or put off, today’s episode is for you! Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked below), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - Into the Wild (2007) — Watch on Philo, FuboTV, MGM+, or rent on VOD. — About Into the Wild (2007): “Chris McCandless is an A-grade student and athlete who looks set to rise to the top of society. But this gifted young man decides to leave everything behind and travel to the wildernesses of Alaska. He joins others along the way who teach him what he needs to learn in order to survive and live in the wild.” – JustWatch.com — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Cole's 31 Days of Halloween Movies – Part 3 – E162 | 17 Oct 2025 | 01:03:52 | |
We’re back with another podcast in our 31 Days of Halloween Movie series. We get into terrible product placement, cringeworthy 00’s remakes, a Universal Monster picture worth revisiting, an indie punching above its weight, and more. There are some great recommendations this week, so after listening to today’s episode, be sure you head down to the show notes where we’ve linked every movie we discussed thus far. If you’re a fan of Cole and his watchlist, follow him on Letterboxd or X/Twitter, where you’ll find more of his hot takes, staunchly defended classics, and inspirations. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to share it with any fans of horror, Halloween, or spooky movies, and we’ll be back every Friday this month with more from Cole. — Cole’s 31 Movies of Halloween – 2025: - Oct. 1: Saw II (2005) – Stream on Hulu or VOD. - Oct. 2: Eraserhead (1977) – Stream on HBO Max or VOD. - Oct. 3: Sinners (2025) – Stream on HBO Max or VOD. - Oct. 4: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Rent on VOD. - Oct. 5: The Craft (1996) – Stream on Prime Video or VOD. - Oct. 6: Werewolves Within (2021) – Stream on Hulu, Shudder, | |||
| Cole's 31 Days of Halloween Movies – Part 2 – E161 | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:54:39 | |
We’re back this week with another 31 Days of Halloween Movies, discussing punishing Santas, Linklater-esque witch drama, animated spooky vacations, and a BBC mockumentary so realistic, it got taken to court. There are some great recommendations this week, so after listening to today’s episode, be sure you head down to the show notes where we’ve linked every movie we discussed thus far. If you’re a fan of Cole and his watchlist, follow him on Letterboxd or X/Twitter, where you’ll find more of his hot takes, staunchly defended classics, and inspirations. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to share it with any fans of horror, Halloween, or spooky movies, and we’ll be back every Friday this month with more from Cole. — Cole’s 31 Movies of Halloween – 2025: - Oct. 1: Saw II (2005) – Stream on Hulu or your favorite VOD sites. - Oct. 2: Eraserhead (1977) – Stream on HBO Max or your favorite VOD sites. - Oct. 3: Sinners (2025) – Stream on HBO Max or your favorite VOD sites. - Oct. 4: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Rent on VOD. - Oct. 5: The Craft (1996) – Stream on Prime Video or your favorite VOD sites. - Oct. 6: Werewolves Within (2021) – Stream on Hulu, Shudder, | |||
| Cole's 31 Days of Halloween Movies – Part 1 – E160 | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:36:36 | |
A new year, a new October, and another 31 Days of Halloween Movies with our longtime friend of the pod and magazine, Cole Wissinger. We start with a little David Lynch on a train, discuss Cole’s love of the Saw franchise and its second entry, and cover Ryan Coogler’s 2025 ‘surprise hit,’ if an award-winning and box-office-smashing director can still have one of those. Check out our show notes where we’ve linked each movie, and where to stream it. If you’re a fan of Cole and his watchlist, follow him on Letterboxd or X/Twitter, where you’ll find more of his hot takes, staunchly defended classics, and inspirations. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to share it with any fans of horror, Halloween, or spooky movies, and we’ll be back every Friday this month with more from Cole. — Cole’s 31 Movies of Halloween – 2025: - Oct. 1: Saw II (2005) – Stream on Hulu or your favorite VOD sites. - Oct. 2: Eraserhead (1977) – Stream on HBO Max or your favorite VOD sites. - Oct. 3: Sinners (2025) – Stream on HBO Max or your favorite VOD sites. — Check out Cole's lists from years past on our website: - Cole's Halloween Movie Marathon: 2018 - Cole's Halloween Movie Marathon: 2019 - Cole's Halloween Movie Marathon: 2020 - Cole's Halloween Movie Marathon: 2021 - Cole's Halloween Movie Marathon: 2023 - Cole’s Halloween Movie Marathon: 2024 (Podcast) If you want something less scary, check out our article on less spooky movies for the spooky season. — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||
| Sacred Texts – Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – E159 | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:44:23 | |
“One by one, the free lands of Middle-Earth fell to the power of the Ring, but there were some who resisted…”We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and this week we’re covering a cinematic masterpiece, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). From its take on political power, pastoral themes, heroism and courage, and manliness, there’s a lot to unpack in Madison’s Sacred Text. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. In times like this, we pray Galadriel’s prophecy could come to be, and that “...the time will soon come when hobbits will shape the fortunes of all.” May we each find our hobbit spirit, and may we each hold true to the sacred texts that have shaped us. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, and you’ll find links to the film below, as well as the songs referenced early on. We’ll be back with another Sacred Text entry next month, and another episode next week. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — Watch on HBO Max. — Listen to the Tracks we teased today: - “Ramble On” by Led Zeppelin – On Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music - “Misty Mountain Hop” by Led Zeppelin – On Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music - “The Wizard” by Black Sabbath – On Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music - “Rivendell” by Rush – On Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music - “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” by Leonard Nimoy – On Spotify, YouTube (music video!), or Apple Music — How to Split up LOTR as a Miniseries: Quora Guide The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition: 228 minutes) - Part 1: The Shire and Rivendell (0:00 - 1:15:00) - Covers the introduction of the Shire, the fellowship's formation, and the journey to Rivendell. - Part 2: The Journey Begins (1:15:00 - 2:30:00) - From leaving Rivendell to encountering the Mines of Moria, including the battle with the Balrog. - Part 3: The Breaking of the Fellowship (2:30:00 - 3:48:00) - Covers the events in Lothlórien and the breaking of the fellowship at Amon Hen. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening. | |||
| Kevin Bessey and Cody McCracken – Attack of the Flows – E158 | 22 Sep 2025 | 03:25:55 | |
Today, rapper and longtime friend of the pod Cody McCracken sits down to talk with Kevin Bessey, a Las Vegas-based musician and the artist behind the upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Together, they discuss the ideas, inspirations, and the story of this album, and get into a little about the Las Vegas music scene and the artists Kevin chose to collaborate with. We’ll give you a taste of each song off the album as Cody and Kevin discuss it, but be sure to listen to the full album linked in our show notes. If you haven’t yet, listen to the rest of Kevin’s episodes here, check out the album wherever you listen to music, and share today’s episodes with fans of music, Las Vegas artists, and podcasts. — Listen to Attack of the FLOWS (2025): - Spotify - YouTube — Connect with Kevin Bessey: - YouTube - Bandcamp — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| DC & Marvel in 2025 – E157 | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:29:15 | |
The summer box office faced a superhero showdown of epic proportions—and implications. Did James Gunn’s theatrical swing land? Did Marvel right its course with this reboot? We’re talking Fantastic Four and Superman as we look at the superhero landscape before the leaves change. Which did you like more? Or did you skip both? Let us know in the comments on Instagram, in our DMs, or on Spotify. Enjoy! — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. Don’t wait, start today! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||
| Lola Baqui – Attack of the Flows – E155 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:54:21 | |
Today we’re talking with Lola Baqui, a Las Vegas-based singer featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on Spotify or Apple Music, and if you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend. Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Lola Bacqui’s Links: — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| End of Summer Movies – What to Watch – E155 | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:36:00 | |
Summer is almost over! As you beat the last of the heat, check out some of our favorite summer movies you need to catch before the leaves change. If you’re in need of a recommendation this weekend, look no further than our favorite Summer flicks. — Watch our favorite End of Summer Movies: - The Sandlot - Watch on Hulu, Disney+, or rent on VOD. - Jurassic Park - Watch on Netflix or rent on VOD. - Twisters - Watch on Prime Video, or rent on VOD. - Weekend at Bernie’s - Watch on Hulu, rent on VOD. - Top Gun: Maverick - Watch on Paramount+, or rent on VOD. - Call Me By Your Name - Watch on Paramount+, or | |||
| Roi Lorange – Attack of the Flows – E154 | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:10:48 | |
Today we’ve got an extra special episode with Roi Lorange, a Las Vegas-based rapper featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Also known as Rex from Vegas, he also works as a DJ, film producer, and sport announcer, and he’s here to talk about how he stays hungry, stays busy, and continues creating opportunities for expression day in and day out. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music each week. If you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend or musician who needs to hear it! Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Rex from Vegas — Key Links: - @FirstFridayMovie on Instagram — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Sacred Texts – The Land Before Time (1988) – E153 | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:25:29 | |
We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing a cult-classic animated staple, The Land Before Time (1988). That means dinosaurs, Diana Ross, and Don Bluth, plus Spielberg, George Lucas, James Horner, and a c*nty T. Rex who just don’t quit. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked in our show notes), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - The Land Before Time (1988) — Rent on your favorite VOD service, or visit your local library to rent it on DVD. — About The Land Before Time: “An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.” – JustWatch — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Kevin Vasquez – Attack of the Flows – E152 | 20 Aug 2025 | 01:31:02 | |
Today we’re talking with Kevin Vasquez, a Las Vegas-based singer, songwriter, and clarinetist who is featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music each week. If you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend or musician who needs to hear it! Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Listen to “The Bigger Picture” feat. Kevin the Jackalope on YouTube, out now
— About Kevin the Jackalope: “Kevin Vasquez was born in Brownsville, Texas; the southernmost city that sits on the Mexican border and the Gulf of Mexico. Texan and Mexican pride informs his life and art.”
— Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Truth – Attack of the Flows – E151 | 13 Aug 2025 | 01:40:12 | |
Today we’re talking with Truth, a Las Vegas-based rapper who is featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music each week. If you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend or musician who needs to hear it! Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Listen to the newest track, “Liars (Featuring Truth)” on YouTube today, and other collabs on Spotify, like “Nice to Meet You.” — About Truth: “Hip Hop/Rap/Pop Artist from Denver, Colorado now living and performing in Las Vegas, NV. With almost two decades in the game, Truth has developed his skills and a style all his own yet is still growing and developing as an artist and a man. Blending genres and always willing to experiment with new sounds, no two Truth projects sounds the same. Some might see that as a flaw, others a strength, but it always Truth. You will always get the real emotion and real thoughts on whatever topic is being examined. Life is what you make it so I choose to make it beautiful." — Truth — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Sarah Brennan, AMC Networks Intl. Sales – E150 | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:31:27 | |
If you’ve ever wondered how someone in Hong Kong, Thailand, or Japan knows about the infamous Walter White, the many undead adventures of The Walking Dead, or about the steamy nature of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, you might have Sarah Brennan to thank. Sarah works as a Sales Manager over the Asia Pacific region for AMC Networks, which includes AMC’s many subsidiaries like HiDive, WeTV, AMC+. BBC America, IFC, and much more. Her job involves meeting with, understanding the needs of, and selling series and movies to networks and distributors across the greater Asia Pacific region. We discuss Sarah’s interest in film and television, her previous roles, and the nature of TV and distribution in the age of streaming. Tune in to our initial episode today, and then keep an eye out for another episode on Wednesday with Kevin and one of the collaborators on his upcoming album, Attack of the FLOWS. Enjoy! — Get in touch with Sarah Brennan on LinkedIn. - Learn about the American Film Market — Sarah Brennan is based in Los Angeles, CA, and is currently a Sales Manager, focused on the Asia Pacific, at AMC Networks. Previously, Sarah worked distribution and sales strategy at Lionsgate, sales and marketing at Variety Insight, research at Independent Film & TV Alliance, and as a content director at 90.7 FM. Sarah holds a BA in Global and International Studies, as well as French Language and Literature, from the University of Kansas. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Richard Mathews – Attack of the Flows – E149 | 06 Aug 2025 | 01:21:30 | |
Today we’re talking with Richard Mathews, a Las Vegas-based singer and songwriter featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Richard’s main project is Silent Movie Cinema, a hard rock band. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on Spotify or Apple Music, and if you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend. Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Listen to “Out Too Late” by Kevin Bessey, featuring Richard Matthews, on YouTube today. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Big Kev – Attack of the Flows – E148 | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:48:01 | |
This week, Kevin Bessey sits down with his long lost twin, Big Kev. Big Kev is a Las Vegas-based rapper who is featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on Spotify or Apple Music, and if you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend. Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Listen to “Don’t Wait” from Kevin Bessey and Big Kev on YouTube today. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Sacred Texts – Spirited Away (2001) – E147 | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:39:27 | |
We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Spirited Away (2001). Miyazaki’s animated hit was the highest-grossing film in Japanese history until 2020’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which is in and of itself a massive accomplishment. But today, we’re getting personal. Madison tells us why this movie has stuck with him over the years, and solidified itself as a proper Sacred Text. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked below), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - Spirited Away (2001) — Watch on HBO Max, Prime or Hulu with Max, or Rent/Buy on VOD. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Melo – Attack of the Flows – E146 | 23 Jul 2025 | 01:04:32 | |
Today we’re talking with Melo, a Las Vegas-based rapper who is featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on Spotify or Apple Music, and if you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend. Keep an eye out for new episodes from this series dropping each Wednesday! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Halide – Attack of the Flows – E145 | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:51:44 | |
Today we’re talking with Halide, a Las Vegas-based musician and rapper who is featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on Spotify or Apple Music, and if you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend. Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Listen to Kevin & Halide’s track, “Felt That Way Before” here. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Lenny Barszap and Aaron Brown, Writer & Director of Home Free – E144 | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:00:23 | |
This week, we're sitting down with Lenny Barszap and Aaron Brown to discuss their indie feature, Home Free . This is a coming of age film about college, growing up, friendship, and homelessness, all portrayed in a genuine way with enough laughs and heart to captivate you the whole way through. Writer Lenny Barszap and director Aaron Brown both grew up in smaller towns in Texas, and they based this film on their experiences at UT Austin in the late 90's-early 00's. Though this isn't their first film or festival circuit though, Home Free represents the combination of their lived experiences and social change in a new and unique way. Through their organization, Been There, and through the collective efforts of film festivals, Austin, and fellow creatives, these two are continuing to push for change. We hope you enjoy today’s episode, and make sure you go back to Episode 123 to catch our review of the Home Free LP. Enjoy! — About the Film: Home Free is based on the real-life experience of Onion Creek Productions founder and director/producer Aaron Brown and writer/producer Lenny Barszap of Entertaining Entertainment. In 1997, as sophomores at the University of Texas at Austin, Brown and Barszap invited an unhoused philosophy professor to crash on their porch – where they hosted several parties, many of which their friend and fellow UT Austin student at the time, Adrian Quesada, also attended. Twenty-five years later, this became the premise for the film Home Free, which explores profound themes of friendship, personal growth, and social impact through the lens of comedy (think Dazed & Confused meets Superbad). Home Free aims to put a spotlight on the homelessness crisis and organizations like The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), Caritas and other housing nonprofits in Austin that are actively working to rewrite the narrative around our unhoused neighbors and transition them off of the streets – with hopes of inspiring this kind of format across the country. — About Been There: Been There is a Trojan-horse-style movement led by a community of creative do-gooders transforming films, music, festivals and art into catalysts for positive societal change. - Instagram: @beenthereusa - Website: https://www.beenthere.org/ - Reach out to Been There's team here. — Listen to the Home Free (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): - Listen on Spotify - Listen on Apple Music - Listen on Amazon Music - Purchase the album on Bandcamp - Purchase the album as mp3 or vinyl on Amazon — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Saul David Clavano – Attack of the Flows – E143 | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:39:10 | |
Today we’re talking with Saul David Clavano, a Las Vegas-based singer and songwriter who is featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on Spotify or Apple Music, and if you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend. Keep an eye out for new episodes each Wednesday. — Official Website: Saul David Clavano – Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Crazy Legs – Attack of the Flows – E142 | 03 Jul 2025 | 01:17:18 | |
Today we’re talking with Crazy Legs, a Las Vegas-based musician who is featured on Kevin Bessey’s upcoming album, Attack of the Flows. Crazy Legs performs circus metal rap with his band Masters of Resonance. Be sure you listen to the new tracks as they drop on Spotify or Apple Music, and if you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend. Tune in to our kickoff episode today, and keep an eye out for new episodes from this series each Wednesday.— Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Olly Self, Williams Sr. Design Engineer on Formula 1 – E141 | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:09:09 | |
Grip, aero, speed, fuel, downforce, weight…All elements that have to be accounted for when it comes to racing in Formula 1 . For today’s guest Olly Self, they’re all pieces of a puzzle he tries every day to solve as a Senior Design Engineer at Williams Racing. Though he’s recently worked with the engine systems group, Olly also designed the current Williams jack, and he’s previously worked with hydraulics and teams. Olly is living proof that having a technical mind and little bit of madness makes for a talented engineer. From tinkering with old Mini's using only a few online photos as his guide, his wealth of knowledge and love of motorsport shine through in all he does. On today’s episode we discuss Olly’s history in F1 and how he was first introduced to it, he answers questions from a few fans, and we discuss all aspects of racing and the sport. We recorded today's episode to coincide with the new F1 movie, now playing in theaters, so be sure you give it a listen before or after you see the movie. Be sure you share today’s episode with any F1 or motorsport fans, and let us know what you thought about today's episode in our Instagram DMs! With that…it's lights out and away we go! — Olly’s Links: F1® The Movie: — F1® The Movie | Official Movie Site — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Sacred Texts — The Fountain (2006) — E140 | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:27:16 | |
Our Sacred Texts series continues this month with one of Tristan's most beloved of all movies, The Fountain (2006). Darren Aronofsky's quizzically complex story about a surgeon who's losing his wife and fighting to find a cure, which includes a story of conquistadors and a space bubble fit for an art gallery, is one to watch for anyone willing to grapple with the film. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy today's episode, and you can find ways to watch The Fountain in our show notes. We'll be back with another Sacred Text next month, and next week we've got an exciting episode to coincide with Apple's new F1: The Movie. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - The Fountain (2006) — Watch free on Kanopy or rent on VOD. — About The Fountain: - As a modern-day scientist, Tommy is struggling with mortality, desperately searching for the medical breakthrough that will save the life of his cancer-stricken wife, Izzi. – Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Will Padilla, Host of 1980’s Now – E139 | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:39:36 | |
No decade has caught hold of our need and love for nostalgia like the 1980’s. Lucky for you, Will Padilla and his crew at 1980s Now are hosting a show that’s as entertaining as it is informative to learn about, revisit, and dig into all there is to love about the 80s. Whether we’re talking about reality and history, or the rose-colored glasses with which we memorialize the decade, the clothing, movies, and music of the era, it’s a decade which continues to captivate us. Today we discuss four movies that are less known than your Stallone, John Hughes, or Spielberg flicks, but are some of Will’s favorites. We hope you share today's episode with fans of all things 80s. We’ve linked their show below, as well as the movies Will and Tristan discussed, so give those a watch if you're looking to catch a hidden gem this weekend. Enjoy today's episode, and long live the 80s! — Give 1980’s Now a listen on your favorite podcast platform: – Listen on Spotify – Listen on Apple Podcasts – Visit the Showpage – Meet the Hosts — About 1980s Now: 1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesn’t account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 80s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the “era of greed” bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative. (80s is aka '80s.) About Will Padilla: On an unseasonably warm day in 1971, somewhere in Jersey City, NJ, Will was born with a fake mustache and a convincing Australian accent. This may have been the start of his life-long interest in performing. • His fascination with music began with five unforgettable notes from Close Encounters, which he plunked out on his Schroeder-sized piano. Years later, he created music and soundscapes for Off-Broadway productions and performances at The Juilliard School. In 2020, Will completed the immersive sound design for an audio production of Macbeth (starring Tamara Tunie of Law and Order and Derek Wilson of Future Man and Preacher).• Stunned in the 1980s that a single actor could portray Superman and star in Death Trap, Will later studied acting at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (as a company member alongside Peter Dinklage, future star of Game of Thrones), at Bill Esper Studios and with Olympia Dukakis. • Having watched hours of Monty Python on UHF as a child, Will later adapted John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost into a dark comedy, which was produced at HERE (New York). Will also wrote and performed with Those Lazy Bastards (New York) a sketch comedy group that he founded with Yuri Lowenthal (voice of Ben-10, PS4’s Spiderman). • And while he couldn’t dance a single step to a slow jam, Will learned to break on a piece of cardboard on the streets of his hometown. • With a passion for 1980s pop culture, and amazing enunciation, Will is the perfect host of the weekly podcast that defends the best decade for media. — 80’s Movies You Might Have Missed: - Death Trap (1982) — on Tubi - My Bodyguard (1980) — Rent on VOD - The Hidden (1987) — Rent on VOD - Real Men (1987) — on Tubi 1980s Game – Mixtape — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. Don’t wait, start today! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||
| Sneak Peek – 1980s Now – E138 | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:01:24 | |
We're off this week since Tristan's getting married, but we're giving you a sneak peek of next week's show with Will Padilla of 1980s Now. You can find links to the 1980s Now website and podcast below, so give a few episodes a listen before our interview next Wednesday. The 1980s are alive and well, and be sure you share today's sneak peek with anyone hoping to find a great podcast discussing the decade. — Give 1980’s Now a listen on your favorite podcast platform: – Listen on Spotify – Listen on Apple Podcasts – Visit the Showpage – Meet the Hosts — About 1980s Now: 1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesn’t account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 80s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the “era of greed” bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative. (80s is aka '80s.) About Will Padilla: On an unseasonably warm day in 1971, somewhere in Jersey City, NJ, Will was born with a fake mustache and a convincing Australian accent. This may have been the start of his life-long interest in performing. • His fascination with music began with five unforgettable notes from Close Encounters, which he plunked out on his Schroeder-sized piano. Years later, he created music and soundscapes for Off-Broadway productions and performances at The Juilliard School. In 2020, Will completed the immersive sound design for an audio production of Macbeth (starring Tamara Tunie of Law and Order and Derek Wilson of Future Man and Preacher).• Stunned in the 1980s that a single actor could portray Superman and star in Death Trap, Will later studied acting at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (as a company member alongside Peter Dinklage, future star of Game of Thrones), at Bill Esper Studios and with Olympia Dukakis. • Having watched hours of Monty Python on UHF as a child, Will later adapted John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost into a dark comedy, which was produced at HERE (New York). Will also wrote and performed with Those Lazy Bastards (New York) a sketch comedy group that he founded with Yuri Lowenthal (voice of Ben-10, PS4’s Spiderman). • And while he couldn’t dance a single step to a slow jam, Will learned to break on a piece of cardboard on the streets of his hometown. • With a passion for 1980s pop culture, and amazing enunciation, Will is the perfect host of the weekly podcast that defends the best decade for media. — 80’s Movies You Might Have Missed: - Death Trap (1982) — on Tubi - My Bodyguard (1980) — Rent on VOD - The Hidden (1987) — Rent on VOD - Real Men (1987) — on Tubi 1980s Game – Mixtape — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. Don’t wait, start today! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||
| Your Friends & Neighbors Ep. 9 - Symbol, Irony, and Ironic Symbolism – E137 | 30 May 2025 | 00:36:14 | |
We’re back with our Your Friends & Neighbors watchalong series for the season finale! Episode 9 – “Everything Becomes Symbol and Irony.” We’ve got to figure out who really killed Paul, who we are as human beings, and who deserves their own voiceover. The hit Apple TV+ series follows Jon Hamm as Coop, his fall from grace, and how desperation drives him to misappropriation. Enjoy today’s episode, and if you hadn’t yet, make sure you give the rest of our Your Friends & Neighbors recap series a listen now that you’ve wrapped up the final episode. — Watch Your Friends & Neighbors exclusively on Apple TV+. After being fired in disgrace, Andrew “Coop” Cooper (Hamm), a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from the homes of his neighbors in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined. From creator and executive producer Jonathan Tropper, the captivating drama also stars Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Aimee Carrero, Eunice Bae, Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan. — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. Don’t wait, start today! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||
| Sacred Texts – Interstellar (2013) – E136 | 28 May 2025 | 00:43:31 | |
We’re continuing our Sacred Texts series with one of Madison’s (and Tristan’s) favorites, Interstellar (2014). Christopher Nolan’s space epic may include tesseracts and scientifically-accurate black holes, but it’s more than a space adventure. We dig into love, fatherhood, environmentalist issues, and what it means to be homo sapiens in our quest to explore. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today. Be sure to give the film a watch (linked below), and then keep an eye out for another Sacred Text entry next month, with The Fountain. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: - Interstellar (2014) — Watch on Hulu. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Your Friends & Neighbors Ep. 8 - When DID We Become THESE People? – E135 | 23 May 2025 | 00:28:00 | |
Your Friends & Neighbors Ep. 8 - When DID We Become THESE People?!? – E134 We’re back with our Your Friends & Neighbors watchalong series for Episode 8 – “When Did We Become These People?” Coop gets bailed out, Elena pays off a debt, and Mel and Sam have a confrontation in a coffee shop that ends in tears. The stakes are raised, the tensions heightened, and the emotions have never been more raw. The hit Apple TV+ series follows Jon Hamm as Coop, his fall from grace, and how desperation drives him to misappropriation. Enjoy today’s episode, and be sure you catch the new episode of Your Friends & Neighbors and our recap each Friday through the season finale on May 30, 2025. — Watch Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+, and catch our review of the next episode every Friday. After being fired in disgrace, Andrew “Coop” Cooper (Hamm), a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from the homes of his neighbors in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined. From creator and executive producer Jonathan Tropper, the captivating drama also stars Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Aimee Carrero, Eunice Bae, Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan. — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. Don’t wait, start today! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||
| Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – 30 Years of Ethan Hunt Led Us Here – E134 | 23 May 2025 | 00:11:22 | |
We’ve got a preview-review coming in hot, as Madison screened the newest of the Mission: Impossible films, and he’s got something to say: GO SEE IT. The 8th installment, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has as much punctuation in its title as it has heart-pounding stunts, action, and tie-ins from the previous seven films. You can’t hate Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, and you have cheer for every heroic move he makes in this film. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is out today, so be sure you book your seat and see it opening weekend! — Go See Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in theaters now! Find your tickets here today. — About the film: Synopsis: Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Chris Brock
PRODUCED BY Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie
BASED ON THE TELEVISION SERIES CREATED BY Bruce Geller
WRITTEN BY Christopher McQuarrie & Erik Jendresen
DIRECTED BY Christopher McQuarrie
STARRING Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman and Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Mark Gatiss, with Rolf Saxon, Lucy Tulugarjuk — Are you starting a podcast of your own? Make life easier and podcasts sound better with Descript. We use Descript to edit the content of our episodes, level volume, cut dead air, and bring audiences the best episode we can deliver. Try it today with our partner code here. Don’t wait, start today! — Visit TheIndieMagazine.com for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening! — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by donating to our podcast and magazine here. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! | |||