Latest Maltin Podcast Episodes
After The Final Pour - S9E5 - Half Acre & Revolution Brewing "On & On Part 4"
The Malting Hour - March 25, 2024 01:35 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we sample the latest collaboration release from two of Chicago's best breweries, Half Acre and Revolution Brewing: On & On Part 4. Beer description: We arrive with the 4th edition of our collaboration barrel project with @revbrewchicago. Barrel aging beer forces some high level realit...
Isabella Rossellini
Maltin on Movies - March 22, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 631 ratingsInternationally renowned actress, model, and individualist Isabella Rossellini is charm personified. She has a supporting role in Alice Rohrwacher’s new import La Chimera,which opens in theaters March 29, and recently completed two seasons of Julia, playing Julia Child’s longtime friend and cook...
#960: Love Lies Bleeding, The Best Years of Our Lives (Wyler #2), ‘50s Madness (Elite 8)
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - March 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsAdam and Josh praise Rose Glass’s nasty new noir “Love Lies Bleeding” and are knocked out by 1946’s “The Best Years of Our Lives,” William Wyler’s incisive and moving Best Picture winner. Plus, the Elite 8 of ‘50s Filmspotting Madness. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start e...
Episode 134 - Chicago On Tap 2024 (feat. David Weeks of Marz Brewing)
The Malting Hour - March 18, 2024 03:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week Brandon and Tony are joined by David Weeks of Marz Brewing and Meals on Wheels Chicago to discuss and preview this years Chicago On Tap! (Psst... there's a special discount code for tickets for the event in this episode) "Chicago on Tap is the last Thursday of April. Dozens of local b...
Frank Oz at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas
Maltin on Movies - March 15, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 631 ratingsHis alter egos are world-renowned, but Leonard and Jessie didn’t focus on Miss Piggy or Yoda in this conversation, recorded in front of a live audience at Esther’s Follies in Austin. The main topic was directing movies, which Oz has done so well for so many years: The Muppets Take Manhattan, L...
#959: Eternal Sunshine at 20, Dodsworth (Wyler #1), ‘50s Madness (Sweet 16)
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - March 15, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsFor its 20th anniversary, Adam and Josh take a deep dive into the intricate world of 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Plus the first film in the William Wyler Marathon and the Sweet 16 round of ‘50s Filmspotting Madness. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may sta...
After The Final Pour - S9E4 - Maplewood- BA "Cuppa Stuffff" (feat. Myke Kelli)
The Malting Hour - March 11, 2024 03:50 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we sample one of Brandon and Tony's favorite beers from FOBAB 2023, Maplewood's BA "Cuppa Stuff" with guest Myke Kelli. Beer Description: This insanely thick and robust 13% ABV stout was aged for 22 months in Willett bourbon, and Maplewood Whiskey barrels and then conditioned on vanil...
Revisiting Keith Carradine
Maltin on Movies - March 08, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 631 ratingsIn honor of the Academy Awards, we’re revisiting our 2017 interview with Keith Carradine, who won his Oscar for writing and performing the song “I’m Easy” in Robert Altman’s masterpiece Nashville (1975). Since we spoke, the actor has remained a familiar face on television as he and his siblings ...
#958: Dune: Part Two (+Spoiler Talk), ‘50s Madness (Rd. 2)
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - March 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsThere is much to discuss about Part Two of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” adaptation, including a deep dive on “worm juice” in spoiler talk. Plus, Rd. 2 matchups in ‘50s Madness. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:02:10) Review: Dune: Part Two (00:02...
Episode 133 - Dimensional Brewing (feat. Myke Kelli)
The Malting Hour - March 04, 2024 04:45 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week sample four beers from Dubuque Iowa's Dimensional Brewing Company. We're joined by musician and producer/writer of The Malting Hour theme song, Myke Kelli. Also, is this Brandon's last episode?? Beers on this episode: Toad Stabber Atlas Hefe Millions of Them Builder The Bob https://...
#957: Oscars Special with Michael Phillips, ‘50s Madness (Rd. 1)
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - March 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsMichael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) drops by the Filmspotting Mojo Dojo Casa studio to talk Oscar picks and Round 1 of Filmspotting Madness—Best of the 1950s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:04:25) Oscar Picks: Supporting Actress/Actor (00:04:2...
Malted Minis- Blazed Green Relish & Easy Eddy
The Malting Hour - February 26, 2024 04:50 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week Brandon and Tony sip and discuss two hazy IPA's while Brandon tries desperately to control his hiccups. Beers featured on this episode: Hop Butcher For the World - Blazed Green Relish Big Grove Brewery - Easy Eddy Intro and outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episo...
Revisiting James L. Brooks
Maltin on Movies - February 23, 2024 22:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 631 ratingsOriginally published Jun 10, 2021 From The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi to such movies as Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News and As Good as It Gets, writer-director-producer James L. Brooks has created quality entertainment for decades and has no intention of slowing down. He has served as...
#956: Revisiting Dune, ‘50s Madness Play-Ins and Blind Spots
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - February 23, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsWith the release of the “Dune” sequel just a week away, Adam and Josh revisit “Dune: Part One” and take care of some ‘50s blind spots ahead of Filmspotting Madness—Best of the 1950s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:02:58) “Dune: Part One” Re...
Episode 132 - Wisconsin Road Trip
The Malting Hour - February 20, 2024 04:36 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week Brandon and Tony set out to Wisconsin for a bottle share. Along the way they stop at Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich IL and Mashtun Brewing in Lake Geneva, WI. Beers on this episode: New Glarus Brewing - Wisconsin Belgian New Glarus Brewing - 30th Anniversary Quad Theme m...
#955: Top 5 Tokyo Movies, Perfect Days (w/Spoilers), How To Have Sex
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - February 16, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsWim Wenders’s Oscar-nominated “Perfect Days” inspires Adam and Josh to share their Top 5 films set in Tokyo, plus a Golden Brick nod for the coming-of-age film “How To Have Sex” and some “Perfect Days” spoiler talk. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:...
Cord Jefferson
Maltin on Movies - February 09, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 631 ratingsCord Jefferson is riding high as the Oscar-nominated writer and director of American Fiction, which has widely and properly been acclaimed as one of the best films of the past year. Even more exciting is the fact that Jefferson has never made a movie before. Leonard and Jessie enjoyed exploring ...
#954: Rear Window vs. Vertigo, Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - February 09, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsWith “Rear Window” turning 70 this year, Adam and Josh give the double Sacred Cow treatment to a pair of Hitchcock masterpieces from the ‘50s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:01:00) Sacred Cow: “Rear Window” (00:01:01-00:59:12) Brickspotting ...
Nick de Semlyen
Maltin on Movies - February 05, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 631 ratingsAs editor of Empire, Nick de Semlyen presides over the best film and television magazine in the English language: Empire. Every issue is jam-packed with deep-dive articles, interviews, set visits, and fun facts for both the fan and the aficionado. Nick has also written two excellent books examin...
After The Final Pour - S9E3 - Tiki Fusion Zombie and She'll Know
The Malting Hour - February 05, 2024 04:11 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe have finished dry January and come back to the light with two new beers to us. Beers on this episode: Lagunitas "Tiki Fusion Zombie" A forewarning for your senses: This exotic fusion of flavors has been crafted to conjure cocktailian notes of orange juice, fresh lime, grapefruit, & allspice;...
#953: American Fiction (w/Spoilers), Rustin, Sundance 2024
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - February 02, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsReviews of newly minted Oscar nominees “American Fiction” and “Rustin,” plus Adam’s thoughts on a couple of Sundance standouts. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:01:58) Review: American Fiction (00:01:59-00:28:35) Next week, Notes (00:28:36-00:3...
Episode 131 - The End of Dry January 2024
The Malting Hour - January 29, 2024 04:26 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we wrap up dry January with some new NA beers to us and a NA beer we've heard is the best when it comes to NA beers. Beers on this episode: Sierra Nevada - Trail Pass Golden Athletic Brewing - Extra Dark Guinness 0.0 Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provide...
Justin Chang
Maltin on Movies - January 26, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 631 ratingsThe senior film critic for the Los Angeles Times, Justin Chang is also a graduate of USC and took Leonard’s class—three times. Leonard takes no credit for Justin’s brilliance as an essayist or as a world-class punster. Jessie has known him her whole life and is also an unabashed fan. Just back f...
#952: 2024 Movie Preview - Folie à Deux Edition
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - January 26, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsDune: Part 2 v Furiosa. Linklater v Soderbergh. Adam and Josh preview the 2024 movie year via ten death-match polls. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:04:56) 2024 Movie Preview: Folie à Deux (00:04:57-00:33:27) 2023 Golden Brick Winner (00:33:28...
After The Final Pour - S9E2 - Go Brewing "Not Just Another Story Double IPA" NA Beer
The Malting Hour - January 22, 2024 04:27 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we sample Go Brewing's NA "Not Just Another Story Double IPA". Beer Description: We started with a scratch pad and thought how we could craft our boldest beer yet. James, our head brewer, thought about a Double IPA as traditionally that means more hops and alcohol. For us it meant to ...
#951: Best Scenes of 2023 with Michael Phillips, Mia Lee Vicino, and Tran Ahn Hung
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - January 19, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsAdam and Josh head west for the 2023 Wrap Party, sharing their favorite scenes of the year, along with Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) and Mia Lee Vicino (Letterboxd), with a special appearance by “The Taste of Things” director Tran Ahn Hung. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters m...
Episode 130 - Hoplark HopTea
The Malting Hour - January 15, 2024 04:21 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we bring the beginning of our Dry January 2024 series with some delicious HopTea from Hoplark www.hoplark.com Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
Danielle Brooks
Maltin on Movies - January 12, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 631 ratingsOur guest this week is now appearing on movie theater screens in The Color Purple, recreating the role of Sofia that she originated in the Broadway revival. But as you’ll hear, that is just her latest achievement in an ever-growing body of work on stage, screen and television. Fans of Orange is ...
#950: Ferrari, Maestro, Wonka, The Color Purple
Filmspotting - Movie Reviews - January 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsIt’s the 2023 movie orphans show, with reviews of late-year releases from Michael Mann (“Ferrari”) and Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”), along with thoughts on a pair of new musicals, Paul King’s “Wonka” and Blitz Bazawule's adaptation of the Tony-winning THE COLOR PURPLE. (Timecodes will not be precis...
After The Final Pour - S9E1 - More Brewing " Barrel-Aged Henna: Double Rainbow (2022)"
The Malting Hour - January 08, 2024 03:01 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHappy New Year and welcome to a new season of After The Final Pour. This week Brandon, Tony and Danny drink More Brewing's "Barrel-Aged Henna: Double Rainbow (2022)" "Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Strawberry, Vanilla, & Chocolate" Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro mus...