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Join Ben, Mikaela, and Steven as they review movies. The person who picks the movie and the genre that they have to choose from is decided by the roll of a die. The genres are action, drama, horror, musicals, animation, comedy, and fantasy/science fiction. In addition to reviews, we also interview people involved with the making of movies. We hope that you enjoy the variety that we are bringing to you, the listener.
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Fixing Chicago

Paul Bryan Roach

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Chicago, weighing in at 2.7 million souls, punches above its weight as a world-renowned city of Arts and Culture, Industry, Finance, Retail, Education, Architecture, Transportation, Politics, Healthcare, Science, Innovation, Dining, Tourism, Sports, and more. It is also notorious for over a century of violence, crime, and political irregularities. Add to that decades of generally low performance within the Chicago Public Schools, the persistent scourge of a drug culture and broken families, ...
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Eric Verdin is a physician-scientist and the CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging whose career has centered on understanding how epigenetics, metabolism, and the immune system influence the aging process. In…
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304 Mr. Lobo Talks About Misunderstood Movies Steven is joined by Mr. Lobo to talk about what is a "misunderstood movie". Mr. Lobo is the host of the long running Cinema Insomnia! Mr. Lobo is a three-time award winning Horror Host including the Rondo Monster Kid Hall of Fame Award, The Horror Host Hall of Fame Award and The Forry Ackerman Lifetime …
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this quarterly podcast summary (QPS) episode, Peter summarizes his biggest takeaways from the last three months of guest interviews on the podcast. Peter shares key insights from his discussions with Paul Turek and …
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302 War of the Worlds 1953 w/Frederick Cooper Steven is joined by artist Frederick Cooper to discuss 1953's War of the Worlds! Frederick was very kind to allow us to use his artwork for this episode's thumbnail! Please go to his website to see more of his amazing artwork! The link is below. frederickcooperarts.com Please send feedback to DieCastMov…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Brian Kennedy is a renowned biologist, leader in aging research, and director of the Center for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore. In this episode, Brian shares insights from ongoing human aging…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter addresses frequently requested topics, including brain health, exercise programming, and body composition. He explores the factors that influence dementia risk—including m…
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299 A Talk About Nosferatu and Dracula w/Stanley Stepanic Steven is joined on this episode by Professor Stanley Stepanic to discuss Dracula and Nosferatu from an historical perspective. We hope that you enjoy! Stanley Stepanic is an Associate Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Virginia. He received his MA and PhD fro…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this episode from July 2022, Peter dives deep into the topic of bone health and explains why this is an important topic for everyone, from children to the elderly. He begins with an overview of bone mineral density,…
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297 The Battle of Algiers w/Matthew Kowalski Steven is joined by Matthew Kowalski to discuss 1966's The Battle of Algiers! Matthew is a Professor of Modern Global History (specializing in cultural history). We hope that you enjoy this spirited and informative episode! Please send feedback to [email protected] or leave us a message on ou…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Tanuj Nakra and Suzan Obagi, two leading experts in aesthetic medicine, join Peter to explore the science of facial aging and skin health as well as the responsibilities physicians face in the world of cosmetic procedu…
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296 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind w/Daniel DelPurgatorio Steven is joined once again by Daniel DelPurgatorio! This time to discuss Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We also talk about his new film, Marshmallow, now being available for streaming! Please go see the movie and support independent films! To see Daniel's short movies please …
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter BJ Miller, a hospice and palliative care physician, and Bridget Sumser, a licensed social worker specializing in serious illness and end-of-life care, join Peter to share insights from their decades of work supporting …
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295 Ross Snyder of the Boutique Blu-Ray Label Saturn's Core Steven is joined by Ross Snyder to talk about his Saturn's Core label, and David "The Rock" Nelson! To purchase movie from Saturn's Core please go to the site below. Saturn's Core – Vinegar Syndrome https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/saturns-core Please send feedback to DieCastMoviePo…
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294 Tormented (2011) w/Jeff Owens Steven is joined by Jeff Owens, of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, to discuss 2011's Tormented! This discussion does have significant spoilers. We both recommend that you see the movie, and then listen to the episode. Please send feedback to [email protected] or leave us a message on our Facebook page…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter revisits the topic of fasting, sharing how his thinking has evolved over time. The episode explores fasting-related terminology and common types of fasting, as well as the…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter This is part two of a two-part mini-series on fertility and reproductive health. Paula Amato is a leading expert in female reproductive health and infertility, widely recognized for her contributions to advancing ferti…
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291 Dollman vs The Demonic Toys w/Christopher Page Steven is joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Christopher Page! Christopher is one of the main hosts on the Time Shifters and Orphaned Entertainment podcasts. Please check out both of these wonderful shows! Please send feedback to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter This is part one of a two-part mini-series on fertility and reproductive health, with next week's guest, Dr. Paula Amato, focusing on the female side of the equation. Paul Turek is a world-renowned expert in male ferti…
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289 An Overview of Vincent Price with film historian Richard Heft We had the pleasure of having film historian Richard Heft come on the show to talk about Vincent Price! This is brief overview of Mr. Price's life and career. we hope that you enjoy this on what would have been his 114th birthday. Please send feedback to [email protected]
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Kyler Brown is a sports rehab chiropractor who specializes in injury recovery, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, and guiding clients from rehab back to peak performance. As co-founder of the private training progr…
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287 IT! The Terror From Beyond Space w/Dominique Lamssies Steven is joined by Dominique Lamssies to discuss IT! The Terror From Beyond Space (1958)! We also talk about Dominique's store, House Of Silent Graves. Please send feedback to [email protected] or leave us a message on our Facebook page. Thanks for listening!…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives deep into the topic of muscle mass and strength, examining their essential roles in both lifespan and healthspan. Drawing from over 30 hours of prior discussions wit…
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286 Big Trouble In Little China w/Troy Howarth Steven is joined by Troy Howarth to discuss Big Trouble In Little China! Troy has done numerous movie commentaries and has also written a plethora of books! Here are a few of his titles that you might want to get: Assault on the System: The Nonconformist Cinema of John Carpenter, The Haunted World of M…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and one of the nation's foremost experts in sexual health. In this episode, she shares her deep expertise on the often-overlooked topic of women’s sexual health, exploring wh…
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285 Demonic Toys Discussion w/Christopher Page Steven is joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Christopher Page! Christopher is one the main host on the Time Shifters and Orphaned Entertainment podcasts. Please check out both of these wonderful shows! Please send feedback to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this quarterly podcast summary (QPS) episode, Peter summarizes his biggest takeaways from the last three months of guest interviews on the podcast. Peter shares key insights from his discussions with Jeff English on…
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282 Sharon Smyth Lentz Interview, Dark Shadows, On A Country Road Steven was lucky to interview the wonderful Sharon Smyth Lentz! She played Sarah Collins in the original Dark Shadows television series. She has also been in On a Country Road, and Brazen Impact. Ms. Lentz will be at Monster Bash this June 20 - 22, 2025! Use the link below to learn m…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Susan Desmond-Hellmann is a physician and scientist whose remarkable career has spanned clinical medicine, oncology, biotech innovation, and global health leadership. In this episode, Susan shares insights from her jou…
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280 Kue Lawrence Interview, Marshmallow (2025), The Amityville Murders, Beautiful Boy Steven was able to interview Kue Lawrence! Kue is an amazingly talented young actor! He is starring in Marshmallow, which will be coming to streaming in June. We talk about some of his earlier movie, and two of his upcoming ones, Sketch and The School Duel. Please…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Sean Mackey is a professor of pain medicine at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab, where his research explores the neural mechanisms of pain and the development of no…
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278 Marshmallow Review w/Jeff Owens Steven is joined by Jeff Owens, of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, to review Marshmallow! This review does have some small spoilers. We both recommend that you see this movie, while it is out in theaters. Please send feedback to [email protected] or leave us a message on our Facebook page. Thanks fo…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives deep into nicotine—a topic increasingly debated both scientifically and publicly. He clarifies the critical differences between nicotine and tobacco, highlighting wh…
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277 Marshmallow (2025), Director Daniel DelPurgatorio Interview Steven had the privilege of interviewing Daniel DelPurgatorio about his new film, Marshmallow! This movie starts it theatrical run April 11, 2025. Please go see the movie and support independent films! To see Daniel's short movies please go to: https://delpurgatorio.com/ Please send fe…
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276 Hammerama Ep. 27: The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires w/Michael Worth Welcome to Hammerama! Hammerama is a subsidiary series of the DieCastMovie Podcast. Please join Alistair Hughes and Steven Turek as they analyze the wonderful movies of Hammer Films, from opposite ends of the world! On this episode, we are joined by Filmmaker, Actor, and Mart…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Sanjay Mehta is a radiation oncologist with over 25 years of experience, and is currently the president of Century Cancer Centers in Houston, Texas (drsanjaymehta.com). In this episode, Sanjay explores the rapidly evol…
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275 Night of the Living Dead (1968) w/Dominique Lamssies Steven is joined by Dominique Lamssies to discuss Night of the Living Dead (1968)! We also talk about Dominique's store, House Of Silent Graves. Please send feedback to [email protected] or leave us a message on our Facebook page. Thanks for listening!…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter joins a unique conversation inspired by his daughter’s volunteer experience at a senior care center, where she formed meaningful relationships with residents curious about he…
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274 - The Monster Squad w/Troy Guinn Steven is joined by Troy Guin to discuss The Monster Squad! Troy is the co-host on The Bloody Pit and the NaschyCast podcasts. He is also one of the members of The Secret Commonwealth and The Exotic Ones musical groups. Below is the link to their Bandcamp pages. ⁠⁠Music | The Secret Commonwealth⁠⁠ https://www.th…
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