The Flickcast

539. Still Making It Up As We Go

Posted on September 20, 2023

It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 539: Still Making It Up As We Go.

On the show this week Chris and Joe get busy with discussions about, as you may have guessed, some new and recurring topics. Some of these include the ongoing WGA and SAG strikes, a bit about Hollywood business in general, the series Ahsoka, the films of Michael Mann and William Friedkin, potential new Star Wars movies, the Barbie movie and quite a bit more. Actually, this episode covers a lot of ground so you’ll just have to listen and see what all the fuss is about. And believe us, there’s fuss.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of the new Bethesda Studios game Starfield and Joe’s pick of the LEGO Walt Disney Tribute Camera for Disney’s 100th anniversary. Yeah, it’s pretty sick.

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Thanks for listening!

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538. Going Deep Into Christopher Nolan

Posted on August 30, 2023

going deep into christopher nolan

That’s right, it’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week we’re doing it a bit different and instead of a “regular” episode we’re doing another “Deep Dive” into a filmmaker who’s work we love and admire.

This time around it’s, you guessed it, Christoper Nolan. So, with that in mind, we bring you Episode 538: Going Deep Into Christoper Nolan.

No picks this week’ cause it’s a long show so they got cut. But don’t worry, they’ll be back next week. You’ll just have to listen to then to find out. In the meantime, Christoper Nolan has quite a few films out there for you to watch. Pick a couple and get going.

Thanks for listening!

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537. Nerds Love Gadgets

Posted on August 23, 2023

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It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 537: Nerds Love Gadgets.

On the show this week Chris and Joe decide to go a different way (slightly) and talk about some of their favorite gadgets, tools and other things they use for fun and to get things done. There’s a whole bunch of them including rolling pins, thermometers, knives, notebooks, (and some from Joe that don’t involve a 3D printer) so listen and enjoy. And heck, you just might find a new gadget for yourself. It could happen.

Picks are back too with Chris’ pick of the book Why Does E=MC2 and Why Should We Care By Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw and Joe’s pick of the LEGO Pac-Man Arcade set. Yep, it’s a Pac-Man arcade game made out of LEGO. It’s pretty cool.

Thanks for listening!

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536. Back On Our BS

Posted on August 16, 2023

And, we’re back. That’s right, it’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 536: Back On Our BS.

On the show Chris and Joe get into more good trouble and discuss some new and recurring topics. Some of these include the series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Marvel’s Secret Invasion, more info on the current SAG/AFTRA and WGA SAG strike and, you guessed it, a bit more.

No picks this week’ cause it’s a long show so they got cut. But don’t worry, they’ll be back next week. You’ll just have to listen to them then.

Thanks for listening!

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535. Strike That, Reverse It

Posted on July 19, 2023

It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 535: Strike That, Reverse It.

On the show this week Chris and Joe get busy with discussions about, as you may have guessed, some new and recurring topics. Some of these include the series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Marvel’s Secret Invasion, more on the current WGA and SAG strike and more.

This is a long show so no picks this week except the most important one: fair and equitable pay and benefits for all, especially those SAG/AFTRA and WGA members currently on strike. That’s it. Do the right thing studios.

Thanks for listening!

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534. Going Out to Clean

Posted on July 12, 2023

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It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 534: Going Out to Clean.

On the show this week Chris and Joe get into more good trouble and discuss some new and recurring topics. Some of these include the Apple TV+ series Silo, Marvel’s Secret Invasion, more info on the current WGA strike and the pending SAG strike and more.

Picks are back this week so that means the boys have some new recommendations for you. Chris’s pick is the animated series Invincible, currently on Amazon Prime, and Joe’s pick is the series Justified. Of course, Chris also advises you should be watching The Bear and Silo and if you’re not, what are you even doing with your life? Enjoy.

Thanks for listening!

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533. The Dial of Density

Posted on July 5, 2023

It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 533: The Dial of Density.

On the show this week Chris and Joe get into some more good trouble and discuss a few new and recurring topics. Some of these topics include Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Bear Season 2, Superman casting news, Silo and a whole lot more.

The episode is a bit long this week so no picks this time around. Look for those to return next week. Until then, feel free to watch shows both Chris and Joe really enjoy. These include, of course, The Bear Season 2 and Silo.

Thanks for listening!

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532. Skrulls Gotta Skrull

Posted on June 28, 2023

Yes! It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 532: Skrulls Gotta Skrull.

On the show this week Chris and Joe get into some more good trouble and discuss a few new and recurring topics. Some of these topics include Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Secret Invasion, The Bear Season 2, seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark in a theater and more. Yes, there’s even a bit more.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of The Bear Season 2 (shocking!) and Joe’s pick of the podcast Don’t Ask Tig, featuring comic and super cool person Tig Notario. Enjoy!

Thanks for listening!

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