Check This Shit Out - A Movie Podcast
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -A podcast for movie nerds who love all genres and styles of film. We explore our titles on a theme or mood based basis, while also checking out the “Choice Cuts” of music they offer. The streaming services might know you, but they don’t remember what’s good, so we’re here to help you with that digital age old question of “what do we watch now?” To keep your viewing schedules fresh and full of the stuff you may have forgotten about, tune in each ep, let us do the digging, and Check This Shit Out...
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Disturbing Behavior / The Faculty - 90's Horror High (ep 028)
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 63 MBWe’re covering a couple of the most underrated and slept on 90’s horror gems from Tommy Nuggetz’ high school days, just in time for Halloween and Horrorthon ’22! This 2 pack of memories is perfect for 80’s babies and 90’s kids, whether you’re still stuck in your glory days, or blocked that part of your past out. If it’s lobotomizing mind control or parasitic body snatching you’re scared of, we’re here to help you keep your cool during your next visit to ‘90’s Horror High’! Films covered in ...
Braveheart vs Gladiator - You Wanna Battle? rd 2 (ep 027)
June 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWe’re back with my good friend and guest Tkali, for the 2nd round of conflict, as we go by the numbers to determine which Historical Sword & Shield Battle Epic movie is the best ever made! We narrowed it down to Braveheart and Gladiator, but which of these 2 films truly reigns supreme? Will it be King Wallace, or Emperor Maximus? The farmer or the general? Gibson or Crowe? So one last time, tie those sandals tight, make sure that kilt doesn’t fly up, and Check This Shit Out… Films covered i...
You Wanna Battle? rd 2 (ep 027)
June 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWe’re back with my good friend and guest Tkali, for the 2nd round of conflict, as we go by the numbers to determine which Historical Sword & Shield Battle Epic movie is the best ever made! We narrowed it down to Braveheart and Gladiator, but which of these 2 films truly reigns supreme? Will it be King Wallace, or Emperor Maximus? The farmer or the general? Gibson or Crowe? So one last time, tie those sandals tight, make sure that kilt doesn’t fly up, and Check This Shit Out… Films covered i...
Braveheart vs Gladiator - You Wanna Battle? rd 1 (ep 026)
May 26, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 58.1 MBReal warfare in the real world is no fun at all. BUT ancient battles in cinema, well that’s something we love! Join Tommy Nuggetz and his first ever guest, Tkali, as they trudge through the blood, the guts and the legacies of the 2 best ‘Sword and Shield’ battle epics ever made. This first round of battle sets the tone for our next ep, where we use science and math to help us determine the King of this sub-genre. Grab your whetstone, tie those sandals tight, throw some clean underwear on ben...
You Wanna Battle? rd 1 (ep 026)
May 26, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 58.1 MBReal warfare in the real world is no fun at all. BUT ancient battles in cinema, well that’s something we love! Join Tommy Nuggetz and his first ever guest, Tkali, as they trudge through the blood, the guts and the legacies of the 2 best ‘Sword and Shield’ battle epics ever made. This first round of battle sets the tone for our next ep, where we use science and math to help us determine the King of this sub-genre. Grab your whetstone, tie those sandals tight, throw some clean underwear on ben...
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory / The Stuff - Don't Eat THAT (ep 025)
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 60.1 MBJust in time to fill your Easter baskets, we’ve got a double pack of sweet treats here that will leave a vintage taste in your mouth! Everyone may think they love chocolate and ice cream, but after you digest these 2 movies, you may wanna rethink your next visit to the candy aisle. A kids classic and a cult gem are sure to indulge your sweet tooth, so pop an antacid, crank up your headphones, and Check This Shit Out as we remind you… ‘Don’t Eat THAT’! Films covered in Episode 25: Willy Wonk...
Don't Eat THAT (ep 025)
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 60.1 MBJust in time to fill your Easter baskets, we’ve got a double pack of sweet treats here that will leave a vintage taste in your mouth! Everyone may think they love chocolate and ice cream, but after you digest these 2 movies, you may wanna rethink your next visit to the candy aisle. A kids classic and a cult gem are sure to indulge your sweet tooth, so pop an antacid, crank up your headphones, and Check This Shit Out as we remind you… ‘Don’t Eat THAT’! Films covered in Episode 25: Willy Wonk...
The Last Boy Scout / Cobra - Kicking ChristmAss (ep 024)
December 22, 2021 20:46 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBWe’re action-ing up our holiday season with a couple of kick ass cult classics! This pair of high octane action films with even higher body counts are set in a holiday background, for those who want to stay festive. If you love the holidays but are tired of the corny feel good flicks that come with them, then grab your bulletproof vest, blow the dust off any one liners you’ve been saving, tune into our ‘Kicking ChristmAss’ episode, and Check This Shit Out… Films covered in Episode 24: The L...
Kicking ChristmAss (ep 024)
December 22, 2021 20:46 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBWe’re action-ing up our holiday season with a couple of kick ass cult classics! This pair of high octane action films with even higher body counts are set in a holiday background, for those who want to stay festive. If you love the holidays but are tired of the corny feel good flicks that come with them, then grab your bulletproof vest, blow the dust off any one liners you’ve been saving, tune into our ‘Kicking ChristmAss’ episode, and Check This Shit Out… Films covered in Episode 24: The L...
The Thirteenth Floor / Dark City - Sci Fi Blues (ep 023)
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBWe’re shaking the holiday blues off with a dose of our favorite sci fi cinema from the 90’s, that many filmgoers forgot about. These 2 movies are sure to take your mind off whatever sadness you got going on in your own life. Got the blues? Then take these 2 pills, call us in the morning, tune into our “Sci Fi Blues’ episode, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 23: The Thirteenth Floor - 1999 (@ 06:15) and Dark City - 1998 (@32:42). We mention only 1 "Choice Cuts" of music t...
Sci Fi Blues (ep 023)
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBWe’re shaking the holiday blues off with a dose of our favorite sci fi cinema from the 90’s, that many filmgoers forgot about. These 2 movies are sure to take your mind off whatever sadness you got going on in your own life. Got the blues? Then take these 2 pills, call us in the morning, tune into our “Sci Fi Blues’ episode, and Check This Shit Out...Films covered in Episode 23: The Thirteenth Floor - 1999 (@ 06:15) and Dark City - 1998 (@32:42).We mention only 1 "Choice Cuts" of music this w...
Scream Franchized (ep 022)
October 22, 2021 17:40 - 2 hours - 62.9 MBKeeping our Horrorthon’21 coverage going strong, and we want to know, do you like scary movies? If you’re up to the task then take a plunge with us into the entire Scream franchise! Whether you’ve seen all of these sexy “meta” slashers or are just now thinking about getting into them, we’ve got something for all horror fans. If you hang up on this episode “we’ll gut you like a fish”, so tune into our Scream Franchized ep, get your Ghostface mask ready for the season, and Check This Shit Out....
Child's Play Franchized (ep 021)
October 01, 2021 16:15 - 2 hours - 60.3 MBWe’re kicking off Horrorthon’21 coverage, and the start of our third season, with our favorite killer doll...Chucky! Diving deep into the entire Child’s Play Franchize, this ep is sure to make your blood run cold. Whether you’ve seen all the Child’s Play fare, or can’t stand to look this Good Guy doll in the face for too long, we’ve got something for everyone here! So plan your next horror movie marathon right now, tune in, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 21: Child’s Pla...
War Is Hell (ep 020)
May 27, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBWe’re keeping our Memorial Day Weekend filled with lessons of battle, cinematic conflict, and the human condition as we take a look at some of our favorite war movies. These films each bring a unique perspective to a different clash in American history, and should remind us all why War Is Hell. Whether you’re a casual fan of Hollywood's portrayal of mankind at its most brutal, a hard core genre nut, or somewhere in between, you better do yourself a favor and Check This Shit Out... Films cov...
Cold Mountain / Fury / Full Metal Jacket - War Is Hell (ep 020)
May 27, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBWe’re keeping our Memorial Day Weekend filled with lessons of battle, cinematic conflict, and the human condition as we take a look at some of our favorite war movies. These films each bring a unique perspective to a different clash in American history, and should remind us all why War Is Hell. Whether you’re a casual fan of Hollywood's portrayal of mankind at its most brutal, a hard core genre nut, or somewhere in between, you better do yourself a favor and Check This Shit Out... Films cov...
MAY We SCARE You? (ep 019)
May 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWe’re keeping Spring spooky with some cinema new and old to frighten everyone back indoors. These Spring-ish themed films may have you thinking twice before making any Summer plans, which just gives you more time for horror. If you think you can handle it, we’ve got one question for you: MAY We SCARE You? Whether you said yes, no, or are unsure: pull up your britches, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 19: The Crazies - 2010 (@ 04:32), Cabin Fever - 2002 (@ 14:28), Midsomma...
Drugs Are Bad, M'Kay (ep 018)
April 29, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBWe went through the weed gateway, and are on to the pieces of cinema with hard drug use! Recommending our top narcotic films and taking a look at the Choice Cuts of music found in them, to give you more time for watching movies, and less time wasted searching for what’s next. If you D.A.R.E. to take things to the next level, we can’t guarantee you won’t get addicted. If this doesn’t worry you or you live life on the edge, then tune into our “Drugs Are Bad, M’Kay” episode, and Check This Shit...
Four-Two-Ohh (ep 017)
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 25.4 MBWe’re chillin with Mary Jane this week with our favorite stoned cinema, just in time for 4/20! Recommending our top weed movies and taking a look at the Choice Cuts of music found in them, to give you more time for munchies, and less time wasted searching for what to watch. We also take a moment to pay some love and respect to a recently lost legend, DMX. If you’re tryin to get a session going, don’t break the cypher, pass that shit on the left hand side, tune into our “Four-Two-Ohh” episode...
B-Ballin Outta Control (ep 016)
March 17, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 26.6 MBWe’re hoopin it up this week with our favorite basketball films, just in time for March Madness! Recommending the best of B-ball movies and taking a look at the Choice Cuts of music found in them, to give you something to do between games. If you wanna know our starting 5, grab some headphones, tune into our “B-Ballin Outta Control” episode, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 16: Finding Forrester - 2000 (@ 05:03), Sunset Park - 1996 (@13:56), Semi-Pro - 2008 (@21:50), Whit...
Luck O' The Irish (ep 015)
March 10, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBWe’re kickin it Irish style this week with a look at some of our favorite Irish themed fare to carry us into St. Patrick’s Day. While we’re doing that we also point out some Choice Cuts, worthy of another listen by YOU. Grab a pint, learn some drinking songs, join us for our “Luck O’ The Irish” episode, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 15: The Town - 2010 (@ 4:21), The Departed - 2006 (@13:25), Leprechaun - 1993 (@33:13), and Gangs of New York - 2002 (@40:05). We mention...
A Tale of 2 Directors (ep 014)
February 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBSeason 2 keeps on rolling as we expand further into our theme of the month, “Black History Month”. “A Tale of 2 Directors” has us exploring the lives and films of 2 of Hollywood’s greatest, Spike Lee and Antoine Fuqua. On top of that we uncover the “Choice Cuts” moving these films to their own beat. Grab some headphones, warm up that Blu Ray player, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 14: Do The Right Thing (1989), He Got Game (1998), Training Day (2001), 25th Hour (2002), K...
Winter Chillin (ep 013)
February 16, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBKeeping season 2 alive and well with our “Winter Chillin” episode, we take a look at some of our favorite films to watch when the weather or the people are cold and nasty outside. We also keep our Black History “Theme of the Month” going with a look at the life and films of John Singleton. On top of all this, we uncover the “Choice Cuts'' which move this cinema to its own beat. Blanket? Check. Headphones? Check. Check This Shit Out? Double check...Films covered in Episode 13: Fargo (1996), Ho...
Un-Valentine's Day (ep 012)
February 09, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 29 MBSeason 2 keeps rolling with our “Un-Valentine’s Day” episode, focusing on some of our favorite alternative love titles for this “season of love”. We also keep our tribute going to some of our favorite Black Directors in Hollywood, who have molded our tastes through the decades, with the films of The Hughes Brothers. If that wasn’t enough we uncover the many “Choice Cuts” moving these films to their own beat. Grab some headphones, pop some popcorn, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in...
Looped In Time (Ep 011)
February 02, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBSeason 2 kicks off with our “Looped in Time” episode focusing on our favorite entertainment where characters are stuck in a time loop. In addition, we begin our month long coverage of Black History Month as we take a look at our favorite films from our Director of the Week: F. Gary Gray. We also dive into the lengthy list of “Choice Cuts” moving these films to their own beat. Grab some popcorn, kick up your sneakers, and Check This Shit Out... Covered in Episode 11: Groundhog Day (1993), Pa...
Christmas Classics (Ep 010)
December 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBWe’re closing out season 1 and the holidays with our 10th episode! This last event of the year, we’re getting into suggested viewings for the final weeks of December, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of another listen. We made a list, help us check it twice, and Check This Shit Out... Classics covered in Episode 10: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946), How...
A Dark and Funny Christmas (Ep 009)
December 08, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 23.5 MBWe’re keeping festivities rolling in our 9th episode, filled with Holiday goodies! This week we’re getting into suggested viewings for the second week of December, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of another listen. We made a list, help us check it twice, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 9: A Merry Friggin Christmas (2014), The Lo...
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas (Ep 008)
December 01, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 20.4 MBWe’re getting festive up in here with our 8th episode! This week we’re getting into suggested viewings for the first week of December, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of another listen. We made a list, help us check it twice, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 8: Batman Returns (1992), Just Friends (2005), All Is Bright (2013), Fou...
Thanksgiving (Ep 007)
November 24, 2020 14:19 - 30 minutes - 15.2 MBHere we are for our 7th Episode! This week we’re getting into suggested viewings for the week of Thanksgiving, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of another listen. Come sit at our table with us, pass the gravy, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 7: The Oath (2018), Dutch (1991), Home For The Holidays (1995), Knives Out (2019), Son In...
Mini Election Week Special (Ep 006)
November 03, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 13.3 MBBack for our sixth episode with our Mini Election Week Special! This week we’re getting into suggested viewings for the week of the US Presidential Election, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of another listen. Join us on our mood based episode, and Check This Shit Out! Films covered in Episode 6: 12 Monkeys (1995), The Princess Bride (1987), Cindere...
Horrorthon'20 Expert (Ep 005)
October 27, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBBack for our fifth and final Horrorthon 20 episode! This week we’re getting into suggested viewings for the late October days of Horrorthon 20, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of a Halloween Party Playlist. Join us on the final stretch of our dark month long walk through the Horror-Sphere, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 5: Silv...
Horrorthon'20 Advanced (Ep 004)
October 20, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 25.7 MBBack for our fourth episode! This week we’re getting into suggested viewings for the mid to late October days of Horrorthon 20, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of a Halloween Party Playlist. Please join us as we take a dark month long walk through the Horror-Sphere, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 4: 28 Days Later (2002), Hallow...
Horrorthon'20 Intermediate (Ep 003)
October 13, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWe made it to the third episode! Here covering suggested viewing for the early to mid October days of Horrorthon 20, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of a Halloween Party Playlist. Please join us as we take a dark month long walk through the Horror-Sphere, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 3: Night of the Living Dead (1968), Vampir...
Horrorthon'20 Beginner (Ep 002)
October 06, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBWe made it to the second episode! Here to cover suggested viewing for the early October days of Horrorthon 20, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of a Halloween Party Playlist. Please join us as we take a dark month long walk through the Horror-Sphere, and Check This Shit Out... Films covered in Episode 2: Mandy (2018), Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2...
Horrorthon'20 Introduction (Ep 001)
September 29, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 16 MBOur inaugural episode! We're covering suggested viewing for the early days of Horrorthon 20, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of a Halloween Party Playlist. Please join us as we take a dark month long walk through the Horror-Sphere. Films covered in Episode 1: The Wolf Man (1941), Curse Of Chucky (2013), Young Frankenstein (1974), Slither (2006), Mo...