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524. Still the ‘Best’ of 2022

Posted on March 22, 2023

Chris and Joe are off this week so it’s rerun time here at The Flickcast. If you don’t know what a rerun is, ask your parents. Until then, here’s episode 523: Still the “Best” of 2022.

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It’s the time of year (aka the end) and this week the boys look back at 2022 to bring you some of their favorites for the “Best’ of the year. Helping Chris and Joe accomplish this herculean task is, once again, special guest “Professional Geek” Rick Marshall.

As usual, we don’t want to spoil the fun, so no hints on what’s on the list this time. But don’t worry, there’s a ton of great stuff nerds love you may or may not be familiar with. Who knows, you just might find some new things to love.

Of course, it’s also a big episode. So yeah, you may need to get comfortable for this one. Trust us, it’s worth it.

If you like the show, please consider rating or reviewing it on Apple Podcasts, or your podcast app of choice. Every rating or review helps. And if you’re really feeling it, consider becoming a patron and supporting the show on Patreon. That would be super cool.

Thanks for listening!

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, Instagram or, yes, even Facebook. Or shoot us an email. We don’t mind.

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523: Everything Everywhere

Posted on March 15, 2023

It’s a new week and a brand new episode. That’s right, it’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 523: Everything Everywhere.

On the show this week the boys, of course, get into several new and recurring topics. Some of these include Oscars 2023, the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, the latest episode of The Mandalorian and a whole to more.

Apologies again. No new installment of “The Things That Made Us” this week. But fear not, it will return. They like doing it.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of M. Night Shyamalan’s film Knock at the Cabin and Joe’s pick of the film Sharper. Knock at the Cabin is available to rent now and Sharper is currently streamingon AppleTV+.

If you like the show, please give it a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or your app of choice. Every rating and review helps. And if you’re really feeling it, consider becoming a Patron and supporting the show on Patreon. That would be super cool.

Thanks for listening!

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, Twitter, Instagram or, yes, even Facebook. Plus, our newest Discord Channel is now live. Click the link for an invite and be sure to check it out.

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522. The Way

Posted on March 8, 2023

It’s a new week and a brand new episode. That’s right. It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This time it’s Episode 522: The Way.

On the show this week the boys, as usual, get into several new and recurring topics. Some of these include the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, the season premiere of The Mandalorian, the egos and strange ideas of (some) writers and producers & a bunch more. They even talk about food and cooking again. Don’t worry (if it bothers you) they don’t spend a lot of time on it.

Apologies. No new installment of “The Things That Made Us” this week. But fear not, it will return. They like doing it.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of the film Julie & Julia (yes, more cooking again) starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci and Chris Messina and Joe’s pick of the Eagle from the TV series Space: 1999. A classic indeed.

Thanks for listening!

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521. Engage!

Posted on March 1, 2023

It’s a new week and, finally, a brand new episode. That’s right. It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This time it’s Episode 521: Engage!

On the show this week the boys, as usual, get into several new and recurring topics. Some of these include news of renewals for one of Joe’s favorite shows, The Rig, other serious bits of entertainment news, Star Trek vs. Star Wars, The Last of Us, Star Trek: Picard and more.

No new installment of “The Things That Made Us” this week. But don’t worry, it will return. They like doing it.

For the pics this week both Chris and Joe decided to go with Star Trek: Picard, with Chris also slipping in a plug for another HBO post-apocalyptic series Station Eleven, the novel Forever by Pete Hamill and the novel Wool by Hugh Howey. Yes, Chris can read. Don’t act so surprised.

Thanks for listening!

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520. Going Deep Into Ridley Scott (Again)

Posted on February 22, 2023

Ridley Scott

Chris and Joe are off again this week so it’s time to revisit another of our Deep Dives. This week’s subject is Director and Producer Ridley Scott. whose career has been quite interesting, to say the least.

Ridley Scott’s somewhat eclectic roster of films including Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Back Hawk Down, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator and The Martian demonstrate his keen sense of style and storytelling prowess. His films have been lauded as groundbreaking and stylistically influential to a generation of filmmakers that followed. He’s also won numbers awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture for Gladiator. In short, he’s pretty badass.

As with our previous Deep Dive, this episode was recorded and released first for our Patrons, but now we want all of you to hear it too. It’s just that good.

Thanks for listening!

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519. Going Deep Into David Lynch (Again)

Posted on February 15, 2023

david lynch

In this episode from 2020 Chris and Joe move on from development hell into the virtual Hell-on-Earth often created by visionary director David Lynch. The boys go deep into the work and career of the filmmaker and discuss his style, technique and what makes his work resonate with audiences.

Lynch’s films and television achievements include Eraserhead, Dune, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks. All of these, and the rest of his work, are characterized by stunning visuals, complex characters, outrageous situations and often stark brutality. He’s been praised as a genius visionary by fans and critics alike and he’s won numerous awards.

His work has been discussed and studied for years with the director himself offering rare information as to what his work means and why he’s presented it the way he has. So what does it all mean, really? Chris and Joe think they’re up to the challenge of explaining it all so, in this first of the Deep Dives, they wade in on the films, television and career of David Lynch.

Thanks for listening.

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518. Those Damn Dirty Apes!

Posted on February 8, 2023

A new week and a brand new episode. That’s right. It’s time for the further adventures of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This time it’s Episode 518: Those Damn Dirty Apes!.

On the show this week the boys, as usual, get into several new and recurring topics. Some of these include the recent DCU announcements from James Gunn, potential casting for upcoming DCU titles, The Last of Us and more. There’s also yet another installment of the new “The things that made us” segment.

This week we take a look at the 1968 sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans and Roddy McDowall

For the pics this week both Chris and Joe decided to go with the entire Planet of the Apes franchise, but especially the original. See one, see them all. They’re fun and even make you think . . . but not too much. Don’t worry.

Thanks for listening!

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517. Keep On Running

Posted on February 1, 2023

That’s right. Once again it’s time for a brand new episode of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 517: Keep On Running.

This week on the show the boys get into it with several new and recurring topics. Some of these include The Last of Us, the recent Oscar nominations, Wizards of the Coast and D&D, The Rig on Amazon and a whole lot more. There’s also yet another installment of the new “The things that made us” segment.

Like we said before, we know that name is already taken, but it’s just so darn good we’re gonna keep using it until someone says otherwise. This week we take a look at the 1976 sci-fi classic Logan’s Run, starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Farrah Fawcett-Majors and Richard Jordon.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of the terrific film The Banshees of Inisherin and Joe’s pick of the Amazon series The Rig.

Thanks for listening!

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