About to Review
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsAbout to Review podcast host That Guy Named John discusses and reviews old and new movies, TV, games and comics. The show has covered national and international film festivals and conventions, and has hosted numerous interviews with actors, directors and other creators.
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Episodes
ATR #65: Dunkirk, Girl’s Trip, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
July 26, 2017 07:18 - 1 hour - 49 MBThis episode has it all! World War 2 epics, best friends who fight and then make up, and a beautiful movie with a terrible script! Find out which of those descriptions goes to which movie on this episode with John and Dr. Andy.
ATR #64: The Boogeys, plus SIFF 2017 wrap up
July 19, 2017 07:25 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBOn this truly global episode, That Guy Named John is joined by Dr. Andy as they talk about the brand new short film "The Boogeys", which includes an interview with the writer/director/ producers. Lastly they do their highly anticipated SIFF 2017 wrap up.
ATR #63: Too Late or Worth The Wait. Part 1
July 12, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 50 MBPart 1 of 2! Tim Hall and Erynne Hundley are back in studio with That Guy Named John to talk about classic movies that they have not seen. Over the next few weeks they will watch these movies and reconvene to rate the films "Too Late or Worth The Wait".
ATR #62: Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man!
July 05, 2017 07:35 - 2 hours - 69 MBWe spin a web any size and catch reviews just like flies in this episode! John is joined once again by This Guy Named Steve as they discuss an independent feature film, an independent short film, and then review "Spider-Man: Homecoming"! Stay tuned true believers!
ATR #61: Robots, Apes, and Drivers, oh my!
June 28, 2017 07:01 - 65.2 MBOne returning guest, Tim Hall/ Peoples Critic, and one brand new guest, Erynne, join me on this episode where we talk about three new summer movies! We spark (typo 100% intended) things off with "Transformers: The Last Knight", then things get hairy with "War for the Planet of the Apes", and finally step on the gas for "Baby Driver"!
ATR #60: David Lowery, 47 Meters Down, All Eyez on Me, RAKKA
June 21, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIndie filmmakers, dumb people around sharks, and a hip hop legend are all apart of this week's episode! David Lowery sits down for an interview, then we talk about "47 Meters Down" and "All Eyez On Me".
ATR #59: The Paris Opera, It Comes At Night, and The Mummy
June 14, 2017 07:28 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBHello true believers! First thing first, the audio on this episode is a little off because of a weird recording situation, but I need to thank Tim Hall, AKA: "The People's Critic" for steeping up to the plate at the midnight hour! On this episode we talk about a SIFF film: "The Paris Opera", then "It Comes At Night" and end with "The Mummy".
ATR #58: SIFF movies and Wonder Woman!
June 07, 2017 07:38 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBAnother week of SIFF films, plus the long awaited review for Wonder Woman! Is DC back? Is Wonder Woman the movie that will renew (or give you) faith in the future of the DC Cinematic Universe? Find out on this episode with your host That Guy Named John and guest This Guy Named Steve!
ATR #57: STEP, SIFF, Pirates 5, and Baywatch!
May 31, 2017 10:09 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBSIFF (Seattle International Film Festival) is in full swing and the cast of the new documentary "STEP" made time and sat down with your host, That Guy Named John! After that, Dr. Andy, and This Guy Named Steve talk about other SIFF films, plus the new Pirates and Baywatch films!
ATR #56: Game time! Hammered Heroes edition!
May 24, 2017 08:25 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOn this special episode, That Guy Named John was joined by 3 friends as they played the brand new tabletop card game "Hammered Heroes" from Spokane, WA! The project is live on Kickstarter right now and you should definitely check them out!
ATR #55: King Arthur, Alien: Covenant, Handmaid’s Tale, and more!
May 17, 2017 07:01 - 2 hours - 68.8 MBHello true believers! This episode is crazy long because it is jam packed with great stuff! Tim Hall, "The People's Critic" and "This Guy Named Steve" join John and talk about 2 new movies, a new show, and some summer movies, so stay tuned!
ATR #54: Guardians Vol. 2, 50 Hour Slam, and SIFF 2017!
May 10, 2017 09:20 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBOn this action packed episode, That Guy Named John and Dr. Andy talk about Marvel's newest film: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", plus a film competition called "50 Hour Slam", and finally, the upcoming Seattle International Film Festival, AKA: "SIFF".
ATR #53: MST3K fan club with Curly Nerd Jess!
May 03, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBSo many new shows and so little time! That Guy Named John is joined by the incomparable curly nerd herself: Jess! They talk about the old and new seasons of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K), Rick and Morty, American Gods, and more, so tune in!
Episode 52: Indie Games Vol. 3 - Inside and Telltale Games!
April 26, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWhat time is it? GAME TIME! By that I mean it is time for another installment of the fan-favorite segment - Indie game spotlight! That Guy Named John is joined by This Guy Named Steve as they talk about "Inside" and "Batman: The Telltale series".
ATR #51: Talking Star Wars with Tricia Barr!
April 12, 2017 07:01 - 31 MBJoining That Guy Named John this week is award winning author, engineer, podcast host, and Star Wars fangirl: Tricia Barr! We talk about her self published book "WYNDE", and also the new book she co-authored: "Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia".
ATR #50! Food, T2: Trainspotting, & Ghost in the Shell
April 05, 2017 17:55 - 34.8 MBJoin the 50th episode celebration as That Guy Named John sits with the person who was there from the beginning; Dr. Andy! They take a departure from the usual film and TV talk, and talk about food, then rate and review "T2: Trainspotting" and "Ghost in the Shell". 50 down, 100's more to go!
ATR #49: Nostalgia Filter: Good, bad, and ugly childhood movies
March 29, 2017 08:18 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBOn this week's episode, That Guy Named John is joined in the studio by This Guy Named Steve and Carmen as they discuss the "Nostalgia filter" as it relates to movies from our childhood. They each give a "good", "bad" and "ugly" film, plus some honorable mentions!
ATR #48: Vancouver Web Fest 2017!
March 22, 2017 08:13 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBOh Canada! You continue to amaze me with your amazing film scene, generous hospitality, and of course the incredible festivals that you have. On this episode, That Guy Named John travelled north again to British Columbia to cover the Vancouver Web Fest 2017 !
ATR #47: New trailers, short films, and Kong: Skull Island!
March 15, 2017 07:09 - 1 hour - 49 MBAnother crazy week in pop culture gets broken down by your host, That Guy Named John, and returning guest Tim Hall! They talk about a ton of new trailers for movies that may or may not be terrible, two short films, and then review and rate "Kong: Skull Island"!
ATR #46: Filmapalooza, ECCC, & Beauty and the Beast!
March 08, 2017 11:09 - 2 hours - 67.7 MBWhat more could you ask for in one episode? We cover "Filmapalooza", Emerald City Comic-Con, and then review and rate "Beauty and the Beast"! This episode features Mark Ruppert, Dr. Andy, and Tim Hall as guests.
ATR #45: Crazy 8’s, Crazy people, Crazy Oscars
March 01, 2017 08:35 - 47.1 MB2 guests and 3 crazy topics are on the agenda for this episode! Join your host; That Guy Named John, as he sits down with Dr. Andy and This Guy Named Steve while they discuss the "Crazy 8's Film Festival", then review the new thriller "Get Out", and finally give a full breakdown of the 2017 Oscars!
ATR #44: Fists, walls, and claws, plus Oscar picks!
February 22, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 54 MBTwo guests for the price of none! That Guy Named John is joined by the two people who have made this podcast possible: Dr. Andy and Tim Hall, AKA: The People's Critic. They talk about 3 films: "Fist Fight", "The Great Wall", and "Logan", then give their Oscar predictions. Enjoy!
ATR #43: Bullets and Bats! John Wick 2 and Lego Batman
February 15, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBHoly action movie Batman! This is one jam packed episode! On this week's episode, That Guy Named John is joined once again by returning favorite; Tim Hall, AKA: The People's Critic. They talk about FX's "Legion", "John Wick: Chapter 2", and "Lego Batman"!
ATR #42: Turnbuckles and tights w/ Ryan Berkley!
February 08, 2017 08:11 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBTighten the turnbuckles, break out the face paint, and dust off your leotard, because this episode is all about the "Golden Age" of wrestling movies from the 1980's! That Guy Named John is once again joined by Ryan Berkley, and this time they fall down the rabbit hole of cheesy action movies that feature one or more wrestlers in them.
ATR #41: 2017 Vancouver Short Film Festival
February 01, 2017 08:45 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBOn this truly international edition of the podcast, your fearless host; That Guy Named John traveled to the great white north of Vancouver, British Columbia to cover the Vancouver Short Film Festival, (AKA: VSFF)! Listen in as he talks to the festival's directors, as well as some of the filmmakers!
ATR #40: Global Game Jam in Seattle!
January 25, 2017 09:31 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSleep? Who needs sleep?! Your host; That Guy Named John was joined by his gaming confidant; This Guy Named Steve, as they covered the Seattle division of the Global Game Jam which happened over this past weekend.
Episode 39 - Silence, Live by Night, and Patriot's Day
January 18, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this episode you will be treated to three movie reviews for price of none! ... that means free .... That Guy Named John is joined by returning favorite guest, the one and only Tim Hall, AKA: The Peoples Critic. They discuss three new movies: "Silence", "Live By Night", and "Patriot's Day". Enjoy!
ATR #38: Talking comics with Alex Irvine!
January 11, 2017 08:48 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBHello true believers! Dig out your long boxes and follow along on this journey through comics as That Guy Named John is joined by award winning fantasy, sci-fi, and comic book author Alex Irvine!
ATR #37: La La Land, Fences, and a look back at 2016
January 04, 2017 09:11 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn this first episode of 2017, That Guy Named John and Dr. Andy take a look back at some of the good, bad, and ugly movies of 2016 before diving into 2 new releases; "La La Land" and "Fences". Both of the new releases are picking up almost every award out there, so tune in and see if they deserve it!
ATR #36: 2017 remakes and remixes w/ The Curly Nerd podcast!
December 28, 2016 10:20 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBJoining That Guy Named John on this week's episode is the dynamic duo of Jess and Damien from The Curly Nerd podcast! They talk about a bunch of upcoming movie/ Tv remakes and reboots happening in 2017. With their powers combined, they are ...... "Captain Collaboration"!
ATR #35: Rogue One review!
December 21, 2016 08:26 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBNew characters, familiar places, droids, and Vader, oh my! That Guy Named John is joined by Dr. Andy and This Guy Named Steve as they review and rate one of the biggest movies of the year: Rogue One - A Star Wars story. They also talk about some incredible books by DK! May the force be with us!
ATR #34: VR gaming is the future at Invrse studio!
December 14, 2016 09:08 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBAs the title suggests, this episode is all about VR gaming! That Guy Named John was invited for a tour of Invrse Studios to talk to some of the creators of games like "The Nest" and "The Wake" (and other secret projects ...), and he could not think of anyone better to bring with him than This Guy Named Steve!
ATR #33: The ABC’s of RPG’s w/ Ivan Norman!
December 07, 2016 08:01 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBOn this very special episode, That Guy Named John is joined by his longtime friend Ivan Van Norman. Ivan is a game creator, writer, director, game show host, and newly dubbed "Prince of all Geekdom". They talk about his new book: "The ABCs of RPGs", as well as his path to making a career out of a hobby.
ATR #32: #NoShameNovember
November 30, 2016 08:14 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThat Guy Named John is joined by Steve and Dr. Andy as they take comfort in the safe space of the studio and talk about movies, TV shows, or music that we find ourselves having to explain to people why we like them, all the while taking no shame in liking them.
ATR #31: Wizards and boxing! Fantastic Beasts & Bleed for This
November 23, 2016 08:01 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBThere are wizards, magical suitcases, boxers, and car accidents in this weeks episode, as That Guy Named John is joined by returning guest, after a long hiatus; Doctor Andy. They discuss two new films: "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "Bleed for This", both of which are in theaters now.
ATR #30: Westworld and Black Mirror
November 16, 2016 08:11 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWhy does Michael Crichton hate theme parks? On this episode, That Guy Named John is joined once again by Tim Hall, and they talk about two looks into a possible future, with the shows Westworld and Black Mirror. They also try and find out why Michael Crichton hates theme parks so much.
ATR #29: Moonlight and Doctor Strange, 2 very magical movies
November 09, 2016 08:49 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBOn this week's episode your friendly neighborhood host; That Guy Named John is joined was once again by one of the best in the biz; Tim Hall, AKA: The People's Critic. The two movies they discuss are both very magical in their own special way, as one deals with the magic of love and self expression, and one of them has sorcerers in it.
ATR #28: Horror villain showdown!
November 02, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBHey there ghouls and goblins! On this (belated) Halloween special, That Guy Named John is joined by returning guest Steve, as they break down a hypothetical death match tournament with 16 of the most iconic horror movie villains!
ATR #27: Indie Games Vol. 2 – Rockets and Rogues!
October 19, 2016 07:35 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThat Guy Named John is once again joined by Steve as they do another edition of Indie Games spotlight! On this episode they talk about a puzzle room and also two indie games: "Rocket League" and "Rogue Legacy", which are both available on multiple platforms.
ATR #26: GeekGirlCon 2016!
October 12, 2016 07:24 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis is a jam packed episode full of all things geeky as your host; That Guy Named John covers Geekgirl Con 2016 in Seattle, Washington! He is joined by Tim Hall, Kristine Haswell, Evan Peterson, and Dr. Raychelle Burks on this magical mystery ride!
ATR #25: The beats and bars of Luke Cage w/ Tim Hall
October 05, 2016 07:17 - 1 hour - 109 MBListen into this soliloquy of chaos as your host, That Guy Named John is joined by Tim Hall as they break down Netflix's latest foray into the world of Marvel with the recently released "Luke Cage"! They go over a brief history of the character, then dive right into the show and what the greater implications are for what this character represents.
ATR #24: Stranger Things with Ryan Berkley
September 28, 2016 14:36 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBSo after getting yelled at by the internet for weeks because I had not seen "Stranger Things" on Netflix, I finally caved to geek pressure and binged all of it. Was it worth it? Find out on this episode which features special guest Ryan Berkley!
ATR #23: Good, bad & ugly book to movie adaptations
September 21, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBFrom demonic possession, sword fights, zombies, and orcs, listen in as host; That Guy Named John and his guest Ryan talk about the good, bad, and ugly book-to-movie adaptions! A special thank you to long time listener and first time caller Ryan for joining this episode.
ATR #22: SIX and PAX 2016! Expo extravaganza!
September 07, 2016 19:10 - 2 hours - 119 MBHey folks! This giant-sized episode is all about the two major gaming conventions that happened this past weekend here in Seattle, which were: the Seattle Indie Expo, aka: "SIX", and the Penny Arcade Expo, aka: "PAX". Join That Guy Named John and returning guest Steve as they talk about their experiences at both of these festivals!
ATR #21: Director Spotlight – Christopher Nolan
August 31, 2016 08:12 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBOn this special collaboration episode, That Guy Named John is joined by the creators and hosts of The Curly Nerd podcast; Jess O'Brien and Damien Randle. They shine a spotlight on one of the best directors of this generation: Christopher Nolan.
ATR #20: The sweet science
August 24, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBPut up your dukes and bite down on your mouthguard, because this episode is all about boxing movies! That Guy Named is joined by Tim Hall of The Peoples Critic blog as they discuss their most underrated & overrated boxing films, plus review the new film "Hands of Stone".
ATR #19: Seattle’s 48 Hour Film Festival
August 17, 2016 08:33 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBJoin your host That Guy Named John in a special episode that is split into two parts, both of which cover the recent Seattle leg of international 48 Hour Film Project. The first part of the episode is an interview with festival producer; Kirk Nordenstrom, and the second part is a breakdown of the films by John and returning guest Andy.
ATR #18: Star Trek, Preacher, and Suicide Squad!
August 10, 2016 14:33 - 1 hour - 106 MB2 guests + 3 topics = 2 hours of crazy geek filled conversation in this week's episode! Host, That Guy Named John is joined by not one, but two guests as they break down topics ranging from, but absolutely not limited to: Star Trek, Preacher, Suicide Squad, Gucci Mane, and so much more.
ATR #17: Q&A w/ Beta Test director – Nicholas Gyeney
July 27, 2016 08:00 - 53 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this episode, That Guy Named John chats with Nicholas Gyeney, the writer, director, and producer of the new action thriller "Beta Test"! This movie was shot on location here in Seattle and stars Manu Bennett, Linden Ashby and Larenz Tate.
ATR #16: Ghostbusters extravaganza
July 20, 2016 07:20 - 1 hour - 123 MBWhen there is something strange in the podcast-hood, who ya' gonna call? Pod-Casters! See what I did there? Man I am clever. That Guy Named John is joined by returning guest Steve, and new guest; Carmen as they talk about all things Ghostbusters.