Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe podcast version of Fat Dude Digs Flicks, a dude on social media who is dedicated to reviewing movies and spreading his love for all things cinema.
This channel features Let’s Taco ‘Bout, an interview based podcast where Andy, The Fat Dude, chats with a guest about their life and a movie that has had a major impact it. It also features The Criterion Break, where cohosts Blake Ginithan, Derrick Veurink, and I pay tribute to the glory that is the Criterion Collection.
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140. Let's Taco 'Bout Christmas with the Kranks featuring Brad Redick
December 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBMerry Christmas Eve!!! This week, the Naughty List continues! Brad Redick, co-host of the Human Dads podcast, returns to the show. The two discuss Christmas traditions, pictures with Santa, and the new age of content availability before diving into this week’s featured movie, the mid-2000s era, Tim Allen-starrer, Christmas with the Kranks. Is the movie better than The Fat Dude remembered, and is that good enough to bump it off the Naughty List? You can listen to Brad on the Human Dads podc...
139. Let’s Taco ‘Bout The Boondock Saints featuring Charlie Eccles
December 20, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThe Naughty List continues this holiday season! On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is joined by the voice of Midwest wrestling — and the home game host for the Sioux Falls Stampede — Charlie Eccles. Charlie returns to talk about his year, including his return to college as an older and wiser fella, and what his Stampede gig looks like. The two also dive into the next movie on Andy’s Naughty List, Troy Duffy’s The Boondock Saints. Charlie can be found on Instagram and Twitter at @wrestling...
The Criterion Break - Episode 34 - Celebrating Year Two of The State Theatre
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThe Criterion Break returns for its final episode of 2022! This week, the Big C Boys talk Criterion adjacent topics as they look back at year two of the reopened State Theatre in Sioux Falls. The gang discusses their favorite experiences at their home away from home, from Criterion titles and cult classics to October surprises and late night delights with some special events peppered in along the way. Derrick (dervdude) AND Blake (therealjohng) can both be found on Letterboxd. Derrick can a...
138. Let's Taco 'Bout Rob Zombie's Halloween and Halloween II featuring Casey Kelderman
December 06, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 84 MBHo Ho Ho! Merry Christmas season from the jolliest Fat Dude in Sioux Falls! This week, we are kicking off The Naughty List miniseries! The Naughty List is where the Fat Dude looks back at a movie he loathes with a guest who loves the movie. This week’s selection brings Casey Kelderman, former host of Back Lot 605, back to the show! Casey joins The Fat Dude to discuss the polarizing Rob Zombie Halloween series. Can Casey convince the Fat Dude that these movies are actually good? The Fat Dude ...
The Criterion Break - Episode 33 - The Last Waltz (featuring Anthony Hoekman)
November 22, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBHappy Thanksgiving from The Criterion Break! On this week’s episode, we discuss our recent watches, our recent purchases from the Criterion sale at Barnes and Noble, and our featured movie of the week, The Last Waltz. The Arthouse Trio is joined by Anthony Hoekman of Reliving the Lights to chat about the classic concert film recorded on Thanksgiving day, 1976. Anthony can be found on Twitter and Instagram @ahoekman. You can also subscribe to Reliving The Lights anywhere you get your podca...
137. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Son-in-Law featuring Anthony Hoekman
November 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBHeyyyy buudddddyyyy! It’s time to usher in the Pauly Shore era on Let’s Taco ‘Bout as Anthony Hoekman, host of Reliving The Lights podcast, joins the show. We talk Anthony’s journey through movie fandom and why Friday Night Lights is one of the greatest TV shows of all time before discussing the 90s South Dakota set (but not filmed) cult comedy classic, Son-in-Law. Anthony can be found on Twitter and Instagram @ahoekman. You can also subscribe to Reliving The Lights anywhere you get your po...
136. Let's Taco 'Bout Joe Bob Briggs
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBI wasn’t quite ready to be done with the Halloween season, so I have decided to close out this year’s extravaganza with a bang! On this week’s episode, patron saint of the drive-in and Grindhouse theater, Joe Bob Briggs, joins the show to promote his upcoming appearance at the State Theatre. Joe Bob will be bringing his one man show, How Rednecks Saved Hollywood to Sioux Falls for one night only, Saturday, November 12! I was about to chat with Joe Bob about his beginnings as a writer, the mo...
135. Let’s Taco ‘Bout The Killer Countdown - Top 20 Horror Films of the 1990s
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBYou know I couldn’t let Halloween come and not release a special episode! Welcome… to MALEVOLENT MONDAY!!! Mwooohahahahahahahahaha!!! On this week’s SPECIAL episode, the hosts from the dearly missed Slash Lot podcast unite with the boys from The Criterion Break to bring the Killer Countdown back from the grave! This motley crew is counting down what they consider to be the Top 20 Horror Films of the 1990s. Make your predictions and prepare to toss them out the window faster than you can say...
134. Let's Taco 'Bout Tenebrae featuring Heather Wixson
October 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBHalloween season rolls along at full speed here on Let’s Taco ‘Bout! I couldn’t be more excited to share this week’s episode with you! On this week’s episode, I am joined by Heather Wixson, managing editor of Daily Dead, contributor to Fangoria Magazine, and panelist on the In Search of Darkness documentaries. Heather is on the show to help promote her new book, Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume 2, an awesome look at the geniuses behind many of the screen creatures and gore effects we have ...
The Criterion Break - Episode 32 - Horror Shorts
October 18, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThe Criterion Break returns for our own celebration of the Halloween season! The mighty tricycle discuss some recent watches that screened at the State Theatre in Sioux Falls before diving into their featured topic of the week, Horror Shorts. The Criterion Channel recently collected a group of eleven short horror films from up and coming filmmakers and known auteurs like David Lynch, Guillermo del Toro, Jonathan Glazer, and Chloe Sevigny. The hosts chat about their thoughts on each one befor...
133. Let's Taco 'Bout An American Werewolf in London featuring Derrick Veurink
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBWe’re kicking off a monthlong celebration of horror and Halloween here on the Fat Dude network with this week’s Let’s Taco ‘Bout! The Criterion Break co-host, Derrick Veurink, joins The Fat Dude to chat about his history with horror including his entry point and some of his favorites of the genre. The two then dive into an in depth discussion of one of the all-time greats, John Landis’s An American Werewolf in London. You can find Derrick across social media, including Letterboxd, Instagram...
132. Let's Taco 'Bout Miracle Valley featuring Greg Sestero
October 04, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week on the show, we are in full on promo mode! A big event is hitting Sioux Falls this weekend that movie-lovers definitely won’t want to miss. Greg Sestero, star of The Room and the best-selling author of The Disaster Artist, returns to The State for two nights of fun! Not only will Greg be bringing The Room for two fun interactive screenings, he is also showcasing his feature directorial debut, Miracle Valley. Greg sits down with The Fat Dude to chat a bit about that film and why Gre...
131. Let's Taco 'Bout One Hour Photo featuring Jon Runyan
September 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOn this week’s episode, A Comic Book Look cohost and rapper extraordinaire, Jon Runyan joins the Fat Dude for a chat. We talk about Jon’s life, his travels around the world, experiencing American culture in Japan, and his love for comic books. We also dive into the movie of the week, Mark Romanek’s Robin Williams-starring thriller, One Hour Photo. You can follow Jon on Instagram and Twitter @jonondemand and be sure to also check out A Comic Book Look on Facebook and YouTube! Follow Fat D...
The Criterion Break - Episode 31 - Pink Flamingos
September 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOh boy!!! Here we go!!!🦩🦩🦩 This week, The Criterion Break returns, and what an episode to fire back with. Derrick and Andy bring all they can to the table to make up for Blake’s absence. The two discuss the Criterion adjacent release, Memoria, from director Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Memoria’s roadshow release strategy found its way to Sioux Falls and our hosts took it in as part of a double feature. But what film was paired with the meditative art house experience? An experience of a wh...
130. Let's Taco 'Bout The Mist featuring Ken Creamer
September 13, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week, it is the SEASON PREMIERE (no fanfare needed; I just took a break and am back) of Let’s Taco ‘Bout! I return from my hiatus to speak with Stephen King SUPERFAN, Ken Creamer! We discuss Ken’s love of horror and Stephen King, and how those loves blossomed, before diving into our movie of the week, Frank Darabont’s The Mist. You can find Ken online on both Instagram and YouTube at KensKingCollection! Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks ...
The Criterion Break - Episode 30 - The Palate Cleanser
August 31, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThe Criterion Break returns this week! After wrapping up their miniseries on the works of Ingmar Bergman, the boys needed a little breather. Going through their recent purchases during Barnes and Noble’s 50% off Criterion sale, the hosts came up with three movies to watch and discuss: Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull, Mira Nair’s Mississippi Masala, and Claire Denis’s Beau Travail. Find out where the guys landed on their journey with DeNiro, Denzel, and the rhythm of the night. Andy can be fo...
The Criterion Break - Episode 29 - The Films of Ingmar Bergman: Part Four
August 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBWe have finally arrived at the end of our journey. The Criterion Break returns to say goodbye to Bergman. We close up our four-part miniseries by watching Bergman’s self-described swan song (before he decided to continue to work), 1982’s Fanny and Alexander. We also wrap things up nicely with a bow by ranking the seven films we watched throughout the series. Andy can be found across social media at: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDudeDigsFlicks Twitter - FatDudeFlicks Letter...
129. Let's Taco 'Bout Knife + Heart featuring Dianna Koch
July 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBAll good things must come to an end, and that means the month of GIALL-Y must end, too. We’re wrapping up the awesome Giallo miniseries with a great last episode. Film festival regular and amateur movie appreciator, Dianna Koch, host of the Giallo of the Month Club podcast, joins the program this week. We chat about finding our love for horror at the video store, getting opportunities to interview horror LEGENDS, connecting with a group of movie loving friends, and — a regular topic on the s...
128. Let's Taco 'Bout Suspiria featuring Blake Ginithan
July 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBGIAL-LY continues this week on the program as the Fat Dude is joined by one of his Criterion Break co-hosts, Blake Ginithan, to discuss Suspiria. The two chat about discovering the Dario Argento masterpiece, its legacy, and entertain the debate as to whether or not the film is a part of the Giallo genre. The two also chat about their early navigations through the horror genre and spend a little bit of time discussing Luca Guadagnino’s 2018 Suspiria remake and whether or not it is worth the w...
127. Let's Taco 'Bout Deep Red featuring Nicolò Grasso
July 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWe’ve reached the halfway point of GIAL-LY and what a fun venture this has turned out to be! On this week’s episode, I am joined by Italian indie filmmaker and podcast host, Nicolò Grasso. We chat about the doors a film history class can open, having the support of a good educator, and why horror is just so much fun. We then dive into our featured movie of the week, Dario Argento’s landmark giallo film, Deep Red. Check out Nicolò‘s podcasts and more by following his Twitter and Instagram at...
126. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Don't Torture a Duckling featuring Tristan Chandra
July 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBGIAL-LY CONTINUES!!! On this week’s episode, I am joined by Florida-based indie filmmaker, Tristan Chandra of Mandalay Social Club. Tristan chats about what life was like BBV and ABV (before and after Blue Velvet), what he finds most interesting in storytelling, and how Sesame Street films may be what brings the world together. We also dive into the featured movie of the week, Lucio Fulci’s Don’t Torture a Duckling. Tristan can be found online on Instagram and Twitter @mandalaysocialclub, ...
125. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Blood and Black Lace featuring Lauren La Melle
July 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBIT’S BLOODY GIAL-LY!!! This month, I take a detour into a miniseries on the Giallo genre. You see, for some reason, this genre never really quite stuck with me and I want to change that. I am doing five episodes with people who love Giallo, talking about some of their favorite entries in the genre. On this, the debut of the miniseries, I am joined by Lauren La Melle, a Bronx-based filmmaker with her Masters degree in Horror. The co-host of the Scary Crit Podcast joins me to talk about the g...
The Criterion Break - Episode 28 - The Films of Ingmar Bergman: Part Three
June 22, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWe’re back! And now… it’s time for a break! The Criterion Break returns for the next episode in their first Director’s Series. Our look at Ingmar Bergman continues with the next two films, the 1973 TV miniseries, Scenes From A Marriage, and Bergman’s final film made for the cinema, the 1978 chamber drama, Autumn Sonata. Hear the gang of three sing unending praises for Liv Ullmann as the all time great actress delivers two truly exceptional performances. Andy can be found across social med...
124. Let's Taco 'Bout New Jack City featuring Carlos Omar De Leon
May 25, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 84.6 MBSorry for the delay! Let’s get back to it! On this week’s episode, I am joined by writer/director/USD alum, Carlos Omar De Leon. Carlos and I chat about his lifetime love of movies and where that started, growing up as a son of immigrants in the Midwest, and just how fantastic of an art form the horror film truly can be. We dive into Carlos’s movie pick for the week, Mario Van Peebles’ 1991 crime drama, New Jack City. You can follow Carlos online on Instagram @director_carlosomar and on Twi...
124. Let's Taco 'Bout New Jack City featuring Carlos Omar De Leon
May 25, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 84.7 MBSorry for the delay! Let’s get back to it! On this week’s episode, I am joined by writer/director/USD alum, Carlos Omar De Leon. Carlos and I chat about his lifetime love of movies and where that started, growing up as a son of immigrants in the Midwest, and just how fantastic of an art form the horror film truly can be. We dive into Carlos’s movie pick for the week, Mario Van Peebles’ 1991 crime drama, New Jack City. You can follow Carlos online on Instagram @director_carlosomar and on Twi...
123. Let's Taco 'Bout The Bridges of Madison County featuring Cheri Heller
May 10, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 86 MBThis week, we’re carrying over Mother’s Day for a special, extended celebration. The Fat Dude is joined by his mother, Cheri Heller, to talk about life for a little while. The two chat about the importance of art in the family, the remembered experiences of going to the theater, and how love, kindness, and a bit of optimism lead to a happy life. We also dive into one of mom’s favorite movies, The Bridges of Madison County. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude...
122. Let's Taco 'Bout Hazard featuring Daniel Bergeson and Bobby Peacock
May 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBOn this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is all about promoting Hazard. Hazard is a short film created by Sioux Falls filmmakers Daniel Bergeson and Bobby Peacock. The duo join the show to discuss their short film, their creative partnership, and how it feels to make an independent film in the Midwest. The two also share what movies had an impact on their style and desire to tell stories. You can catch Hazard when it has its red carpet premiere at The State Theatre in Sioux Falls, SD, on Tuesd...
121. Let's Taco 'Bout Twister featuring Rosa Parra of LatinxLens
April 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn this week’s episode, The Fat Dude joined by a wishlist guest! Rosa Parra of LatinxLens sits down with Andy to talk about her life in the medical field, her love of science, and how discovering and embracing her movie-loving hobby has led to great success in the world of online film criticism. We then dive into Rosa’s choice for movie of the week, the 1996 disaster thrill-ride, Twister. Be sure to check out Rosa online at RosaParra2018 on Twitter and Instagram! Also give a listen to the ...
121. Let's Taco 'Bout Twister featuring Rosa Parra
April 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this week’s episode, The Fat Dude joined by a wishlist guest! Rosa Parra of LatinxLens sits down with Andy to talk about her life in the medical field, her love of science, and how discovering and embracing her movie-loving hobby has led to great success in the world of online film criticism. We then dive into Rosa’s choice for movie of the week, the 1996 disaster thrill-ride, Twister. Be sure to check out Rosa online at RosaParra2018 on Twitter and Instagram! Also give a listen to the ...
120. Let's Taco 'Bout Cabin Fever featuring Sarah Lahue
April 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThis late episode is worth the wait! On this week’s Let’s Taco ‘Bout, The Fat Dude is joined by Sarah Lahue, a New York based theatre administrator, stage manager, and movie lover. The two discuss how one goes from working onstage to thriving backstage, Gladiator, and what it’s like to fall in love with the goriest of horror movies. They also discuss the Eli Roth horror phenomenon, Cabin Fever. Sarah can be found across social media @SarahTheColor. You also follow her blog at monstrousfemin...
119. Let’s Taco ‘Bout The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring featuring Matt Heller
April 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this week’s episode, I am joined by another member of the Heller family, my younger brother Matt! Matt is an artist out of Texas who — like, or maybe BECAUSE of me — also grew up watching a ton of movies. We talk about his adventures, his art, out closeness growing up, and his vegan lifestyle before tackling our movie of the week, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. You can follow Matt on Instagram at Midwest.TX. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook -...
The Criterion Break - Episode 27 - The Films of Ingmar Bergman: Part Two
April 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe Break is BACK! The boys continue their first Director’s Series covering the works of the Swedish master, Ingmar Bergman. The next batch of films on the list are 1966’s Persona, and 1972’s Cries & Whispers. Hear their thoughts on Bergman’s evolution and where these films rank amongst the field so far. The hosts also discuss their recent watches, most of which are Criterion adjacent or arthouse films worth talking about. Andy can be found across social media at: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs ...
118. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Our Favorites of 2021 featuring Jameson Pfeifle
March 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBBest of Week 2021 continues across Fat Dude Digs Flicks with an annual tradition! I am joined by longtime friend, Jameson Pfeifle of SDFilmThoughts, to discuss our favorite films of 2021. We lament the ones we missed, reveal our top ten, share the big movies we didn’t get, praise the ones THEY didn’t get, and discuss some other movies we loved that you shouldn’t miss. Some other friends of the show chime in to contribute their favorites, as well! Follow Jameson on Instagram at SDFilmThought...
117. Let's Taco 'Bout The Cutting Edge featuring Brandi Price
March 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBIt’s another Reconnect episode as the Fat Dude is joined by high school friend, actor, screenwriter, and producer, Brandi Price. Brandi has appeared in numerous shorts, TV series, and feature films including A Ghost Story, Before the Fall, The Challenger Disaster, and Amaraica. We reminisce on our high school days before discussing Brandi’s journey into film acting. Brandi tells stories of her experiences and offers some tips before we dive into the movie of the week, the 1992 romantic drame...
116. Let's Taco 'Bout UHF featuring Zach Dresch
March 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThis week, I am joined by local — well, you name it, he does it! Zach Dresch, SIoux Falls’s Man of A Million Talents is on the show this week. We talk about his multiple artistic talents, including acting, stand-up, improv, and music, before diving into our featured movie of the week, the “Weird Al” starring comedy cult classic, UHF! Check out all the things Zach is up to at ZachDresch.com. Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDude...
The Criterion Break - Episode 26 - In the Heat of the Night and Love & Basketball
March 02, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThe Break is BACK!!! This week, Andy and Derrick handle hosting duties while Blake breaks from The Break. The arthouse duo discuss Academy award nominee, Drive My Car, and their feelings on it before discussing this week’s featured films, Norman Jewison’s 1967 racial police potboiler, In the Heat of the Night, and Gina Prince-Bythewood’s 2000 romantic sports drama, Love & Basketball. Both films recently screened at The State Theatre here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and our hosts reflect o...
115. Let's Taco 'Bout American Pie featuring Thomas Ian Nicholas
February 22, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB🌮🌮 TACO TWOSDAY!!!🌮🌮 That’s right, folks! We are celebrating 2/22/2022 here with a very special episode! My guest this week is Thomas Ian Nicholas, star of films like Rookie of the Year, The Kid in King Arthur’s Court, The Rules of Attraction, Halloween: Resurrection, and the featured movie of the week, American Pie. American Pie will be screening at the beautiful State Theatre located in downtown Sioux Falls, SD, this Saturday (2/26) at 7 PM! And it won’t just be any screening! Thomas wil...
114. Let's Taco 'Bout the 2022 Oscar Nominations featuring Jess Johannsen
February 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe nominations for the 94th Annual Academy Awards were announced last week! As is the case every year, I had some opinions. For the second year in a row (which means it is now a tradition), I enlisted the help of fellow awards season fanatic, local actress and Marvel/Disney/movie buff, Jess Johannsen, to help me sort through the nominees. We offer our thoughts on what made us happy, what disappointed us, and Jess gets her moment to vent about Being the Ricardos! You can see what projects J...
113. Let's Taco 'Bout Bo Burnham: Inside featuring Casey Kelderman
February 08, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 84.3 MBWith the Schmuckies just on the horizon, The Fat Dude invites Back Lot 605 co-founder Casey Kelderman to the show to promote their annual awards extravaganza. Casey makes his way to the three-timers club as the guys talk about preparing a podcast, growth, and what married life is like to a newlywed. The two also chat about the Schmuckies before diving into an emotional discussion on two-time Schmuckie nominee, Bo Burnham: Inside. The Schmuckies will be held this Thursday, February 10th at S...
112. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Last Night in Soho featuring Charlie Eccles
February 01, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOn this week’s Let’s Taco ‘Bout, we kick off a two-week promotional blitz for Back Lot 605’s annual tradition, The Schmuckie Awards! For part one, the Fat Dude is joined by show regular, Charlie Eccles. The two talk about fatherhood, the local world of professional wrestling, and what to expect at this year’s Schmuckies ceremony. Charlie and Andy then discuss (in a spoiler-filled conversation) Edgar Wright’s latest release, Last Night in Soho. The Schmuckies will be held Thursday, February ...
The Criterion Break - Episode 25 - The Films of Ingmar Bergman: Part One
January 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThe Break is BACK! The boys begin their first Director’s Series with the Swedish master, Ingmar Bergman. The first two films on the list are 1957’s Wild Strawberries and 1960’s The Virgin Spring. Hear how these two films affected them and if they are looking forward to the remaining five films. The hosts also discuss their recent watches, most of which are Criterion adjacent or arthouse films worth talking about. Andy can be found across social media at: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Ins...
111. Let's Taco 'Bout Dragonheart featuring Andy Erickson
January 18, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBOn this week’s episode, I am joined by Andy Erickson, film student and contributor to Back Lot 605. We talk about the good of nostalgia, the influence of and on siblings, film school, and the appreciation of international cinema. We also dive into the 1996 fantasy epic, Dragonheart. You can find Andy Erickson online at Letterboxd - AndyErickson Instagram - @andy.rcksn Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media: Facebook - Fat Dude Digs Flicks Instagram - FatDudeDigsFlicks Twitter - F...
110. Let's Taco 'Bout SnoJam and Sleepwalk with Me featuring Nathan Hults
January 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBOn this week’s episode, Nathan Hults returns! Nathan is a Sioux Falls based comedian with a full schedule ahead of him! Nathan and The Fat Dude chat about Nathan’s comedy roots and what comics he admires. The two then discuss Nathan’s upcoming show and SnoJam Comedy Fest before diving into Mike Birbiglia’s Sleepwalk With Me. You can find more information on Nathan at www.nathanhults.com and information on festival passes to SnoJam at www.snojamcomedyfest.com. Nathan is also on Instagram @na...
109. Let's Taco 'Bout The Rankin and Bass Specials featuring Christine Stoffel
December 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB🎄🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 🎄🎄 On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is joined by the newest addition to the Three-Timer’s club, Christine Stoffel! Christine and Andy talk about Christmas traditions and food, before ranking their favorite Rankin and Bass Holiday Specials. What shocking entries make their lists? How badly did Andy botch the assignment? Find out on this special Christmas Eve release!!! You can follow Christine on Twitter @cpietzinlights and should definitely check out Smart Mouth Co...
108. Let's Taco ‘Bout Krampus featuring Riley Harrington
December 14, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBHo ho ho! Christmas season is here! What better way to kick things off than with some holiday horror? Mitchell, SD, radio personality Riley Harrington joins The Fat Dude to talk about growing up in small town South Dakota with a love for movies and how one goes from that rural life to the airwaves of radio. We then dive into the 2015 horror comedy, Krampus! You can catch Riley on the radio on KMIT (105.9) FM and KUQL (98.3) Cool 98 in the Mitchell area and online. You can also follow Riley ...
The Criterion Break - Episode 24 - Celebrating One Year of The State
December 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBBrace yourselves, cause I’m about to break!!! It’s a Criterion Break! Blake, Derrick, and Andy are all on board this week to pay a loving homage to The Sioux Falls State Theatre. It was almost one full year ago that the legendary local theater reopened its doors to the public and began showing movies once again. The theater has become a great centerpiece of the downtown area, as well as a home for local movie buffs to frequent. Sioux Falls is blessed to have this theater that truly celebrat...
The Criterion Break - Episode 24 - Celebrating One Year of The State Theatre
December 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBBrace yourselves, cause I’m about to break!!! It’s a Criterion Break! Blake, Derrick, and Andy are all on board this week to pay a loving homage to The Sioux Falls State Theatre. It was almost one full year ago that the legendary local theater reopened its doors to the public and began showing movies once again. The theater has become a great centerpiece of the downtown area, as well as a home for local movie buffs to frequent. Sioux Falls is blessed to have this theater that truly celebrat...
The Criterion Break — Episode 23 — Our Criterion Wishlists: Part Two
November 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBStop everything! It is time for a Criterion Break!!! We all have movie lists: what movies do we want to see on the big screen — for us, preferably at The State? What “classics” have we missed? What movies would we like to own? On this episode, the trio of hosts share one of our lists, our Criterion Wishlists. This episode showcases the second five titles from each of our lists of movies that we think deserve the Criterion treatment. The titles may be a little more obscure in part two, but ...
107. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Legally Blonde featuring Jasmine, The Girl in Gucci Glasses
November 23, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 85.1 MBOn this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is joined by Jasmine, creator of The Girl in Gucci Glasses blog and podcast. The two chat about family life, dreams, and embracing what’s important to you in these ever-changing times. Andy and Jasmine also chat about this week’s featured movie, Legally Blonde, and why, after peeling back a few layers, the film is just as empowering as it was when it first came out. You can find Jasmine online at TheGirlInGucciGlasses.com, and her podcast is available on...
106. Let's Taco 'Bout The Room featuring Greg Sestero
November 16, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB🥄🥄 Oh hai, podcast fans!!!🥄🥄 On this week’s episode, the resident Fat Dude gets to chat with one of his dream guests. To help promote this week’s screening of “the Citizen Kane of bad movies,” The Room, Andy had a chance to chat with none other than Mark himself, Greg Sestero! The star of the cult classic film and author of the best-selling book, The Disaster Artist, joins Andy to talk about his roots, the fans, and just what it was like putting this movie together. Greg also shares some in...