Screen Snark
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsScreen Snark is hosted by Matt aka Stormageddon and Rachel "Quirky" Schenk. It is a casual exploration of how the media we love shapes our life and builds our character. Join us and a new guest every episode as we talk about the world and stories we love and live as we dive into movies, TV, streamable media and all the rest.
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Episodes
Episode #57: Kate Nyx
October 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBHiya Screen Beans! This week our hosts welcome musician and maker, Kate Nyx to the show! With Kate they chat about her weekly live show on Twitch, The Lullaby Lounge, as well as her very talented son, Winslow the Cat! They also dive deep on A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote, Beetlejuice, and The Venture Bros.
Episode #56: Anna Grindrod-Feeny
October 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBHello Screen Beans! We're joined by podcaster and magical being, Anna Grindrod-Feeny! With Anna we talk about her podcast, Circle of Friendship, her love of tarot, why she loves the Circle of Magic and Tortall series of books by Tamora Pierce as well as some of her favorite characters from those series. We also dive deep on Locke (with a special shout out to Emma), Pride & Prejudice (2005) and The Secret of Roan Inish! Today is also Matt’s birthday! Happy Birthday!
Episode #55: Alex LaVelle
September 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBAhoy Screen Beans! We are back at it again and this time we are joined by a member of the CPOV Network, Alex LaVelle! Alex is the host of The Rob Thomas (No, Not That One) Robcast which is on the network as well as Panelology and Minds At Yeerk which are not but still rule! With Alex we talk about the origins of his podcasts, comic book recommendations, and the complicated history of works from the 90's and 2000's. We also dive deep on Star Trek: Lower Decks, The Great Pottery Throw Down and...
Episode #54: R W McGrath
September 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's that time again Screen Beans! We're back with an all new episode and another awesome guest! This week we're joined by the phenomenal R W McGrath! Which Rich we chat about his documentary series "Why I Stream", streaming on twitch, as well as some of the games we're all playing. We also dive deep on Schitts Creek, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Bill and Ted Face The Music and I May Destroy You.
Episode #53: Brian Gray aka urbanbohemian
August 31, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBHello there Screen Beans! It's new episode time and our guest is the incredible and brilliant Brian Gray aka urbanbohemian! With Brian we chat about how he got into streaming, some of his favorite games to play and stream, as well as same pre-fall witchy and nature goodness. We also deep dive on The Umbrella Academy, Infinity Train and Motherland: Fort Salem!
Episode #52: J.D. Martin
August 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBHowdy Screen Beans! We're back and our guest is podcaster, writer, movie nerd and friend of the pod, J.D. Martin! With J.D. we chat about his podcast "You're Gyllenhaal That I Want," his love of Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, making it as a writer and working on an graphic novel. We also dive deep into Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Pose, and Knives Out!
Episode #51: CeeJay
August 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBHello Screen Beans! This week's guest is one half of the hosting duo for "Below Freezing with CeeJay and Micah," as well as half of the hosting team for "Dan & CeeJay’s Group Chat," a podcaster, movie lover and music nerd, CeeJay! With him we chat about the origins of his podcasts, his love of compilation style movie soundtracks and how great romantic comedies are. We also dive deep on Palm Springs, Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge and You've Got Mail!
Episode #50: Kelli Butler aka The Opera Geek
July 20, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBHi Screen Beans! For the big 5-0 we've got an incredible guest! We welcome to the show opera singer, streamer, writer, ttrpg enthusiast, cosplayer, voice actor and lovely human being, Kelli Butler aka The Opera Geek! We chat with Kelli about here incredible singing career, streaming, some her gaming favorites as well as we deep dive on Letterkenny, The Philadelphia Story and A Bug's Life!
Episode #49: Sarah York
July 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBHey Hey Screen Beans! It's time for an all new episode and this week we welcome tarot card reader and expert trivia host, Sarah York! With Sarah we chat about her love of horror movies, how she got into tarot card reading and why it's practice/craft is so important to her. We also deep dive on The Lovebirds, Avatar: The Last Air Bender, and Midsommar!
Episode #48: Jacob McCourt
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBHello Screen Beans! It's new episode time and our guest is podcaster and youtuber, Jacob McCourt. With Jacob we chat about his podcast the Left Behind Game Club, his YouTube channel, gaming, and staying on top of producing content in multiple mediums. We also dive deep on Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything, Porco Rosso, and Molly's Game.
Episode #47: Dan Purcell
June 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBAhoy Screen Beans! This week's guest is musician and professional storyteller, Dan Purcell! With Dan we chat about making music, his new debut single Serendipity and the origins of how he created the theme for "This Is Not A News", a segment on Rachel's other pod "The Infinity Podcast." We also dive deep on She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Community!
Episode #46: Nate Brandt
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 215 MBHeya Screen Beans! It's time for a new episode and this week's guest is co-host of The Video Game Robot Show and bonafide Amiibo collector, the one and only Nate Brandt! With Nate we chat about podcasting, the origins of his show and how he met his co-host Kam Konek as well as why creating is important but enjoying the process is paramount. We also deep dive on Upload, Drifting Dragons and My Hero Academia!
Episode #46: Nathan Brandt
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 215 MBHeya Screen Beans! It's time for a new episode and this week's guest is co-host of The New Entertainment System Podcast and bonafide Amiibo collector, the one and only Nathan Brandt! With Nate we chat about podcasting, the origins of his show and how he met his co-host Kam Konek as well as why creating is important but enjoying the process is paramount. We also deep dive on Upload, Drifting Dragons and My Hero Academia!
Episode #45: Mae Catt
May 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBHello Screen Beans! Today we welcome to the show writer and bad ass nerd, Mae Catt! We chat about Mae's writing for shows like Transformers: Cyberverse, Marvel Rising, Young Justice and 50 States of Fright. We also discuss where she pulls inspiration from, her writing process and even who some of her favorite characters are. And we dive deep on Devs, The Midnight Gospel and the National Theate's production of Frankenstein!
Episode #44: Steven Universe Future w/ Hazel Tart
April 27, 2020 13:33 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBHey there Screen Beans! We've got something a little different for you this week! As it is no secret how much we love Steven Universe, we've decided to do another special episode this time focused on Steve Universe Future and the wrapping up of the series. To join us on this journey we've brought along, drag/burlesque performer, cosplayer, and all around nerd, Hazel Tart! Needless to say spoilers ahoy!
Episode #43: Mitch Punpayuk
April 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBHeya Screen Beans! It's that time again. We're back with a brand new episode and this time we're chatting with podcaster extraordinaire, Mitch Punpayuk. With Mitch we chat about his podcast network Geek Elite Media, his various podcasts as well as what geeky media he's been consuming. We also dive deep on Superman: The Animated Series, Star Wars Rebels and The Haunting of Hill House!
Episode #42: Matthew Ryan Limerick
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBWelcome back Screen Beans! On this week's show we welcome costume designer, teacher, actor, podcaster and Disney nerd, Matthew Ryan Limerick! With Matt we chat about the current state of the world, our mutual love of Disney, and the origins of his podcast Dolewhip and Dreams. We also dive deep into Toy Story 4, Onward and Beastars.
Episode #41: Chris Crouch
March 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBHello again Screen Beans! On this episode we welcome friend of the show, actor, and blogger, the brilliant Chris Crouch. With Chris we chat about being a touring actor, his company Ghost Light Global (which he started with Molly Morris) and his favorite things about the Edinburgh. We also dive deep on Castlevania, Emma, and Bohemian Rhapsody.
Episode #40: Abu Zafar
March 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBHeya Screen Beans! It's time for a brand new episode! This week we welcome creator, executive producer and podcaster for the Lore Party Podcast Network, Abu Zafar. With Abu we chat about the origins of the LPPN as well as the different shows on the network. We also talk about games, the over abundance of consumable media and how we decide what we want to engage with. We also dive deep on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Carole & Tuesday and The Mask Of Zorro.
Episode #39: Sam Willson and Bret Eagleston
February 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBHey there Screen Beans! We're back with another brand new episode and this time our guests are Sam Willson and Bret Eagleston from the Let's Retwatch podcast! They chat with us about the origin of the podcast, their film and TV background and their stop motion short film. We also dive deep on Dragon Quest: Your Story, Locke & Key, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Star Trek: Enterprise!
Episode #38: Alan Kistler
February 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBWelcome back Screen Beans! On this week's episode we chat with writer, editor, storyologist. comic book historian and all around nerd, Alan Kistler! With Alan we chat about his book "Doctor Who: A History", his love of comics, his passion for science fiction and more. We also dive deep on Star Trek: Picard, Weathering with You and the CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths mini series.
Episode #37: Rebekah Valentine
January 20, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBHey there Screen Beans! New episode, new guest, same bs! This week we welcome games journalist and podcaster, Rebekah Valentine to the program! With Rebekah we chat her about writing for gamesindustry.biz, how she got her start in video games journalism, how she linked up with the Super Deluxe Games Cast (SDGC) and became a regular host on the show, as well as some our favorite games we're all playing. We also dive deep on Doctor Who, The Witcher and Little Women (2019).
Episode #36: Scott Thomas
January 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBHello Screen Beans! Happy 2020! We're kicking off the year with a bang! Our guest is actor, podcaster and music enthusiast, Scott Thomas. With Scott, we chat about The Infinity Podcast, his acting origins, how he consumes media, and upcoming projects like a new podcast in the works. We also dive deep on 6 Underground, John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch and Annabelle Comes Home.
Episode #35: Waylon K. Smith
December 23, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBHey Screen Beans! This week we welcome musician, actor and nerd Waylon K Smith. Waylon joins us to chat about he brand new EP, "STEREO FLAME," as well as the new movie he's staring in "Darkness Waits" the sequel to "Dead Woman's Hollow." We also dive into a fairly spoiler free conversation about His Dark Materials, Craig of the Creek, The Expanse and Fleabag.
Episode #34: Tyler Clayton Appel
December 09, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBHello again Screen Beans! On this week's episode we're super excited to welcome actor, filmmaker and musician Tyler Clayton Appel to the program! With Tyler we chat about his latest EP "Buried Memories" as well as his music video for the title track. We also dive deep into The Mandalorian, Knives Out, and A Hidden Life.
Episode #33: Mikal kHill
November 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBHeya Screen Beans! This time around we're chatting with rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mikal kHill! With Mikal we chat about his new EP terminal., his writing/recording process, recent media he's be consuming and upcoming new projects. We also dive deep into Descendants 1 & 2, Terminator: Dark Fate and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Episode #32: Silvana Carranza
November 11, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBHello Screen Beans! It's that time again for another brand new episode of Screen Snark. Our guest this week is stage, film, and voice actress Silvana Carranza! We chat about the roles she's had, set life, upcoming projects as well as dig deep into BoJack Horseman, The Good Place and Netflix's The Irishman.
Episode #31: Raina Sinclair
October 28, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBHello Screen Beans! New episode time! This week we're joined by burlesque performer/producer Raina Sinclair who is one of the producers of Magical Girl Burlesque and a delightful human. We chat about loads of anime, some reality tv, the origins of Raina and MGB as well as converting media into performance and how it effects what we watch.
Episode #30: Wally Oruam
October 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBHey there Screen Beans! This week we welcome Wally Oruam to the podcast! With him we chat about our favorite childhood cartoons, 80's monster movies, streaming content and esports. Wally also tells us about Digital Era Entertainment and his podcast DeeCode. Also we now have t-shirts available! Click here!
Episode #29: Pat Edwards
September 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBHello there Screen Beans! On this week's episode of Screen Snark we welcome author and podcaster, Pat Edwards! With Pat we talk about his book Space Tripping, as well as his podcasts Let's Rewatch, For Whom The Dice Roll and The Happy Hell Hour. We also chat about Pat love of comedy, our mutual love of Scrubs and many more tangents. Enjoy!
Episode #28: Steven Universe: The Movie Special w/ Bevin McNally
September 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBHey there Screen Beans! We've got something a little different for you this week! We've brought back costumer, designer and Steven Universe super fan, Bevin McNally, to discuss the recently released Steven Universe movie. We go deep on the movie and the TV show so spoilers abound! Enjoy our in depth chat about what the three of us love, liked and disliked about the new movie.
Episode #27: Liz McGlone
September 02, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBHello there Screen Beans! This week we welcome costumer, cosplayer and mathematician Liz McGlone to the show! We go deep in the weeds on TV this week as we chat about a variety of different things both new and old! Join us as we get to know Liz, what we've watched and more!
Episode #26: Ash Blodgett
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBHey there Screen Beans! On this episode we're chatting with director, YouTuber, podcaster and all around funny person, Ash Blodgett. We chat about her comedy short "Zombie Debt", her podcast, her YouTube channel, being a director and life as an independent creator!
Episode #25: Alex Carmine
August 05, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBHey HEY! We're back with another heaping helping of Screen Snark and this week we welcome actor and photographer, Alex Carmine! With Alex we chat about movies, tv, photography and beyond. We get silly and geek out about a whole host of things. Enjoy!
Episode #24: Kati Bug
July 22, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBHey there lovely listeners! We're back with a brand new episode. This week we welcome voice actor, illustrator, streamer, creator of our lovely show logo and all around nerd Kati Bug! We chat about her art and when she started drawing as well as her voice over work. We also geek out about a variety of TV, movies and podcasts.
Episode #23: Nate Ketron
July 08, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBHey there Screeners! This week we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Chef Nate Ketron. With Nate we chat about his website The French Alapca Studio, representations of cooking in TV and film and some of his favorite tasty pieces of media.
Episode #22: Insane Ian
June 24, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHowdy folks! It's time for a brand new episode of Screen Snark. This week we welcome, comedy musician, IP consultant, and all around geek, Insane Ian! With Ian we chat about movies, TV, podcasts, comedy music and more. Enjoy!
Episode #21: Killy Dwyer
June 10, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBWe're back! This week we welcome comedy musician and kick ass human, Killy Dwyer. With Killy we chat about what we've been watching, the changing landscape of performing comedy music, her one woman show, "Sleep Depraved" and what goes into writing comedy music.
Episode #20: Hans Martin Jr.
May 27, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBSalutations movie lovers! We're back with a brand new episode. This week's guest is Hans Martin Jr. aka The Real Movie Critic. With Hans we chat about how he got started reviewing movies, engaging movie critique and conversation, and Disney remake expectations. *Just as a heads up we had some audio issues with this one. The episode has some volume fluctuations.
Episode #19: Sarah Storm
May 13, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBWhat's up movie fans! We're at it again and this week we welcome, actress, singer and movie lover Sarah Storm. With Sarah we chat about tv, movies and wanting more out of the media we consume.
Episode #18: Mama Schenk
April 29, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBHey there movie fans! On this week's episode we have a super special guest! It's Mama Schenk! She joins our dynamic duo to talk, movies, streaming and spooking Rachel as a kid.
Episode #17: MJ Bradley-Lestrange and Geoff Moonen
April 15, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBGreetings movie fans! We're back again with two wonderful guests, writer, crocheter/knitter and co-host of Reignite MJ Bradley-Lestrange and actor, voice actor, and co-host of the podcast "Fun" & Games Geoff Moonen. With our guests not only do we talk about recent movies but we also dive into the world of video games as well!
Episode #16: The Scruffy Nerfherders
April 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBSalutations Cinema Stans! On the latest episode, we're not here! It's a good thing that JMike Folson and Case Aiken from the Men of Steel podcast brought Ben Milton and Addy Thomas from The Scruffy Nerfherders podcast to fill in. They talk about careers in radio and how the gang all came together...eventually.
Episode #15: D'artagnan Magana
March 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBGreetings movie fans! This week on the pod we're joined by nerd and delightful human, D'artagnan Magana. Together we fall into a deep dive of comic book movie madness as we discuss the MCU and beyond.
Episode #14: Amy Leland
March 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWhat's up movie fans! On this episode we are joined by writer, director and video editor, Amy Leland! We chat about Oscar season, award shows, watching movies like it's you job and more.
Episode #13: Austin Chason
February 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBHey there movie fans! We're back again with more shenanigans! This week we welcome movie lover, D&D dungeon master and yoga instructor, Austin Chason. We talk about travel, self discovery, how movies inspire and effect us and more!
Episode #12: Case Aiken
February 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBHowdy movie fans! We're back with more movie shenanigans. Our guest this time is actor, writer, director and podcaster, Case Aiken! We chat about Superman, Star Wars, CertainPOV.com, Marvel and loads more. We also chat about Case's current podcasts Men Of Steel, Scruffy Nerfherders, and Another Pass.
Episode #11: Nat Cassidy
January 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBHey there movie fans! This week chat with the charming and talented Nat Cassidy! Nat is an actor, writer, playwrite and horror enthusiast. We chat about the process for creating the incredible novel and podcast series "Steal The Stars" as well as what inspires both his writing and his acting. We also talk about his love of horror and how that has influence all of the art he makes and works on.
Episode #10: Mark Robert Turner
January 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBHey hey movie fans! In this episode we welcome actor, singer and comedy musician Mark Robert Turner. We chat about his upcoming movie, "The Restaurant" and his roots in musical theater We also talk about his comedy music duo Afterbirth Monkey that he and Rachel are in as well as when they began to work together on music and how that's changed over the years!
Episode #9: Chuck Collins
December 24, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBHappy Christmas Eve Movie Fans! On this week's program we welcome movie nerd and comic creator, Chuck Collins. Chuck is the creator and artist behind Bounce!, a comic about the life and times of the main character known as The Bouncer and his co-workers/friends. With Chuck, we chat about his love of sci-fi and superheroes, how his comic is a perfect example of art imitating life and his love of movie homage in his comic.