Podcast
SPDM Crew
Hosted by SPDM · EN
Welcome to the SPDM Crew! We're a podcast network geared for people who are looking to listen a variety of different podcasts from aspiring hosts. As a community, we strive to be supportive of one another, encourage experimentation, and take your podcast from an idea to reality. If you're interested in starting a podcast, what are you waiting for? Let's work together to see what kind of idea you have! Email spdmcrew@gmail.com to inquire about starting a podcast. Again, welcome to the SPDM crew and we look forward to bringing you new podcasts! Shout out to Jason Wilbur for our awesome logo!
96episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Bonus Episode 10 - Bragging Rights' "A Comedy Divine" and The Experience – Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy
Apr 500:51:50Tap to summarizeIn this special two-part bonus episode, Mike and Michael navigate the emotional extremes of music—from the "doomy" depths of loss to the "soaring" heights of a 100-piece orchestra.Part 1: Review – Bragging Rights, "A Comedy Divine"We dive into an exclusive early listen new studio effort from the heavy metal powerhouse. This isn't just another "heavy" record; it’s a solemn, cinematic journey through the reality of loss.The "Tears in the Rain" Connection: We break down the haunting intro track, "Peridictum," and how its use of the iconic Blade Runner monologue sets the stage for a meditation on mortality.Standout Tracks: Why this "solemn affair" is a must-listen for fans of sludgy, groovy, and emotionally raw metal.Part 2: The Experience – Distant Worlds: Music from Final FantasyFresh off our Saturday night experience, we recap what it’s like to hear the "Technical Soul" of video game music performed live by a full orchestra and choir.The "Prelude" Impact: Mike shares why hearing those iconic harp arpeggios fully orchestrated brought him to tears and provided a much-needed "soaring soul" moment.The Main Theme Finale: We discuss the power of the Final Fantasy Main Theme as a closing credit to the night—a "hero’s journey" in musical form.The Father-Son Connection: How sharing these legendary melodies live creates a "core memory" and proves that video game scores are the new classical masterpieces. (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:37) - Review of Bragging Rights' "A Comedy Divine"(00:25:22) - Question for the Audience(00:25:32) - Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Concert Discussion(00:50:09) - Contact Info/OutroConnect with Bragging Rights:Pre-order "A Comedy Divine": https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/Follow Bragging Rights: Instagram, Threads CONNECT WITH LEITMOTIF AND MOVEMENTAll Links: Find us everywhere (subscribe, follow, like) at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bioWe are proud members of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!Support the Show: Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!The Art of Discovery: Are you in a band? Send us a message! We'd love to check you out and give you a shout-out on the show! Recorded on 03/29/2026
Transcribe →
Movie Ticket Stub - Showtime 2 - Pan's Labyrinth (2006) with Rowan Wood
Apr 300:46:48Tap to summarizeWelcome to Movie Ticket Stub! Today, Mike is joined by Rowan Wood to talk about his movie theater preferences, working at a theater, and watching Pan's Labyrinth (2006) on the big screenMike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Mix CD, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds ,and his articles on SiftPop.Rowan is the founder of Knock on Wood website. Check out their articles and podcasts. He's also the co-host of Runtime, Babe, and Franchise Paradiso podcasts. You can check out his movie logs on LetterboxdSubscribe to the Movie Ticket Stub feedIf you have a movie theater experience you want to shout out, have a question you want to hear about, or want to have a podcast on the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and Blue Sky! Check out our website www.spdmcrew.com!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →
Wasteland Retrospective - Heat (1995) and Collateral (2004). with Jess Conto
Apr 200:26:59Tap to summarizeWelcome to The Wasteland Retrospective! This weekly podcast will bring together The Wasteland Reviewer and a guest with each picking a related film to discuss together. For this episode, Shane is joined by his wife, Jess Conto, as they discuss a double dose of Michael Mann LA crime thrillers, Heat (1995) & Collateral (2004).Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and Youtuber! Check out his website, his YouTube page The Wasteland Reviewer, and follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd! Check out his other podcasts Wasteland Watchlist, Wasteland Spotlight, and the Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!Subscribe to the Wasteland Retrospective feed here If you have a movie selection that you think Shane and his guest should cover or you're interested in being part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. 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 Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →
The Cinematic Wasteland - Episode #40: 1938: Alexander Nevsky
Apr 101:07:14Tap to summarizeThe Cinematic Wasteland is where our passion for film leads you through the history of cinema.Hosted by Shane Conto, Luke Burian, and Adam Ritchie.This episode focuses on the year 1938 with...Film History Lesson for 1938Box Office Breakdown for 1938Breakdown of The 11th Academy AwardsThe Cinematic Wasteland Award for Best Picture, 19381938 WatchlistDiscussion of the iconic Russian nationalistic historical epic, Alexander Nevsky (1938)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 Watchlist, and the Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!Luke is a seasoned movie lover with my movie blog, Lost In Movies. Check it out at lostinmovies.co.uk. I am also a contributor on SiftPop (https://www.siftpop.com/?s=luke+burian) and appear on the SiftPop Writers' Room, The Wasteland Retrospective, The Cinematic Wasteland podcasts and a couple of other podcasts infrequently.Adam Ritchie is the host of KerbRider F1 and Screen Time with KerbRider podcast here on the SPDM Crew. Check out Adam's thoughts on Instagram and check out his Letterboxd for movie updates! Follow KerbSide Collection on Instagram.Subscribe to The Cinematic Wasteland individual feedIf you're you're interested in being part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Blue Sky. Check out our website www.spdmcrew,com!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →
Comix Corner with B-Lar and Danny P - Issue 84 - Daredevil Born Again Season 2
Apr 100:18:47Tap to summarizeWelcome to the 84th issue of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P Let’s get into it!This week we discuss Daredevil Reborn. What we are enjoying, what we are looking forward to, the FOC report and new 1’s coming out today. We are brought to you by the CLZ App and part of the SPDM Crew podcast network. READ WELL EVERYBODY!Check out the Comix Corner store with two locations in Fraser, MI, and Rochester Hills, MI, or news and upcoming events on Facebook where you can join their comic book subscription club. They ship anywhere in the US.B-Lar can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Danny P can be found on Facebook.Subscribe to the Comix Corner individual feedCheck out more from the Comix Corner podcast on Facebook, X, and InstagramIf you have a comic book recommendation, comic book related topic or question, or are interested in collaborating, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!Comix Corner Podcast is a proud member of the SPDM Podcast Crew Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →
Sportsball - Last Call for NBA Regular Season Thoughts
Mar 3100:10:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to Sportsball! This week, Mike talked about the final days of the NBA regular season, including who will be in the play-in games and who will be safe, along with coaching changes coming in the offseason. Mike also talks about his Chicago Bulls waiving Jaden Ivey in what feels like a career-ending Instagram posts about religion and Anti-LGBTQAI+ discussionsMike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, Letterboxd, and his articles on SiftPop. Also check out his SPDM Crew podcasts Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Family Movie Night. He also co-hosts the podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.Subscribe to the Sportsball feed hereIf you have a team you love to talk about or a sport that you want to share with others or want to have a podcast on the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and Blue Sky! Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →
KerbRider F1 - Lap 4 - Japanese Grand Prix Recap with Mike Boyd
Mar 3001:26:36Tap to summarizeWelcome to KerbRider F1! Adam and Mike recap the Japanese Grand Prix, the third race of the 2026 Formula 1 season.Adam Ritchie is the host of KerbRider F1 and Screen Time with KerbRider podcast here on the SPDM Crew and cohost of The Super Fun Happy Horror Hour and The Cinematic Wasteland. Check out Adam's thoughts on Instagram and check out his Letterboxd for movie updates! Following KerbRider F1 on InstagramFollow Mike on Instagram for more talk about media, cars, and some amazing photographySubscribe to the KerbRider F1 individual podcast feedIf you have any F1 questions for Adam, are a F1 fan and want to be a guest, or you're interested in being part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →
Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 44 - U2's "The Joshua Tree"
Mar 3001:17:40Tap to summarizeWelcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the spiritual, wide-open vistas of America to the soulful, high-stakes promises of 1960s Detroit.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re traveling from the Lone Star State to the Australian coast:Enthronement (Texas)Elara (Australia)The Mantra Discord (California)Next, we dive into our main topic: U2’s 1987 masterpiece, The Joshua Tree. We explore the "Science Project" production of "Where the Streets Have No Name," the grit of "Bullet the Blue Sky," and the heart-wrenching storytelling behind "Red Hill Mining Town." We trace the band's descent from the hopeful anthems of Side A into the cinematic, "closing-credits" grief of "Mothers of the Disappeared," showing how Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois helped a bunch of Irish rockers find the sound of the American spirit.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss The Four Tops’ 1966 powerhouse, "Reach Out I'll Be There." We uncover the secret of why Holland-Dozier-Holland pushed Levi Stubbs to the very edge of his vocal range, the "classical" inspiration behind that driving rhythm, and how this Motown classic provides the ultimate soulful answer to the spiritual searching we found in the desert.Press play to join the journey from the technical heights of modern metal to the gritty, heartfelt streets of the Motown era! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:05:22) - The Art of Discovery(00:05:52) - Enthronement "Demiurge"(00:10:13) - Elara "Elakai"(00:14:28) - The Mantra Discord "The Lost Widow"(00:20:03) - Main Topic: Breaking Down U2's 1987 release, "The Joshua Tree"(01:08:03) - Question for the Audience(01:08:13) - Can't Wait(01:10:05) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Four Tops' "Reach Out I'll Be There"(01:15:52) - On the Next Episode(01:16:03) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:· Enthronement – “Demiurge”· Elara – “Elakai”· The Mantra Discord – “The Lost Widow” (From “The Lost Widow” EP) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:· Lamb Of God· Poison The Well· The Dear Hunter· Black Label Society· Green Carnation· Black Veil Brides· Devin Townsend· The Pretty Reckless· Muse CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 03/21/2026
Transcribe →
Family Movie Night - Hoppers (2026)
Mar 3000:09:26Tap to summarizeMike talks about Hoppers (2026), a movie that was Pixar's answer to The Wild Robot two years later and not as goodMike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, Letterboxd, and his articles on SiftPop. Also check out his SPDM Crew podcasts Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Sportsball. He also co-hosts the podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.Check out their Family Movie Night list: https://boxd.it/crz1QSubscribe to the Family Movie Night feed hereIf you have a family movie recommendation or want a podcast on the SPDM crew, email us at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our YouTube page at SPDM Crew and our website www.spdmcrew.comShout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative Studios for providing the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →
Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 83- Dinner with Friends (2001) with Mike Hilty
Mar 2900:25:02Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 he discusses the award-winning Norman Jewison made-for-TV HBO drama, Dinner with Friends (2001).Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and Youtuber! Check out his website, his YouTube page The Wasteland Reviewer, and follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd! Check out his other podcasts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, and the Cinematic Wasteland on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, Mix CD, and SPDM TV, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds ,and his articles on SiftPop.Subscribe to the Wasteland Watchlist individual feedIf 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 spdmcrew@gmail.com. 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 Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
Transcribe →