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Record Club ShowRecord Club ShowRecord Club Show by Tim Vox #1198 (29-08-2024)01. Jamiroquai, Don Diablo - Deeper Underground 02. Martin Ikin - Make U Sweat 03. Marten Horger, Slvr - Purple Pill 04. Swedish House Mafia, Niki, The Dove - Lioness 05. James Hype, Kim Petras, Tiesto - Drums 06. Wax Motif, Greg (Br), Doug! - Shake It 07. Brandon (De) - Up On Monday 08. Tom Budin, Loud About Us! - Complicated 09. Pradov, Jaedo - Feel the Music 10. Marc Benjamin - Same Old Love 11. Neon Steve - Howl At The Moon 12. Brohug - Freak 13. Honu, Gobbs, Tima Dee - Maui Wowwie 14. Dyro, Linney - Obsession 15. Galoski, Yaksa - Hypnotized 16. Cat Dealers - Scarlett 17. Mosimann, Blythe - Where Did...2024-08-291h 00Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsensePut some SUGAR onSend us a textIn this episode, Greg and Tom dive into the Apple TV+ show “SUGAR,” starring Colin Farrell, Kirby, Amy Ryan, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, and James Cromwell.Join us as we follow private detective John Sugar on his quest to uncover what happened to Olivia, the missing granddaughter of Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. Along the way, Sugar peels back the layers of a web full of Siegel family secrets—old and new.This modern twist on classic noir draws inspiration from legendary films like The Bi...2024-08-2042 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseThe FALLOUT episodeSend us a textIn this episode of our podcast, Tom and Greg dive deep into the highly anticipated Amazon Prime series, “Fallout,” which draws its inspiration from the iconic video game franchise of the same name. Set in a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles devastated by nuclear fallout, the series presents a stark vision where survivors are forced to live in underground bunkers to escape the lethal radiation, mutants, and marauding bandits that roam the surface.We begin by tracing the origins of the “Fallout” universe, exploring the rich history and groundbreaking elements...2024-07-151h 09Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseIndiana Jones: Crystal Skull or Dial of DestinySend us a textJoin hosts Greg and Tom as they welcome back special guest John Stanisci for an exciting episode dedicated to the legendary adventurer, Indiana Jones. In this episode, the trio dives deep into a spirited debate: which film holds up better—“Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” or the latest installment, “Dial of Destiny”?Tune in as we celebrate the iconic Indiana Jones franchise, exploring its rich history, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of its various films, and speculating on the future adventures of our favorite archaeologist. Whether you’re a die-hard f...2024-07-021h 00Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseDonnie Norden: More Stories of Hollywood TrespassingSend us a textTom and Greg go for a sequel of sorts with our second interview with Donnie Norden Phantom of the Backlots. Some of Donnie's own words to describe his adventuresFrom that first time I poked my 10-year-old head through a hole in the tall fence surrounding the MGM backlot near my house in Culver City, I became intrigued, maybe obsessed. I began a coming-of-age journey through the studio back lots and through movies and TV shows past and present – the history, the romance, the fantasy, and how it all loo...2024-06-071h 12Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsensePast Hits & Future FlicksSend us a textJoin Greg and Tom for a lively discussion on our podcast, where we dive into movies from the past and exciting upcoming films. In this episode, we explore potential cinematic adaptations of beloved sci-fi books like Andy Weir's "Artemis." From classic hits to future favorites, join us as we share our thoughts on the latest movies and TV shows that have us buzzing with excitement.Podcast music:Intro music Kamihamiha! - Alien Warfare Stems by Kamihamiha (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution...2024-05-0651 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious Nonsense"Fantastic Voyage" and today's "Fall Out"Send us a textStep into the immersive world of cinematic wonder with Greg and Tom in this captivating episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense. Join them as they embark on a thrilling exploration of the timeless classic, "Fantastic Voyage" (1966), and venture into the boundless realm of speculative fiction.In this dive into "Fantastic Voyage," Greg and Tom unravel the intricacies of this pioneering sci-fi masterpiece. They dissect its groundbreaking premise, where a team of intrepid scientists is miniaturized and injected into a human body to thwart a deadly threat from within. With keen...2024-04-1635 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious Nonsense3 Body ProblemSend us a textGreg and Tom discuss the new NETFLIX series 3 Body Problem.We talk about the series and our impressions of the production. Along with some other invaluable nonsense like Tom's  reading of the Audible Book Ping Pong Diplomacy and what else we are watching this week.  All of this hours before the Solar Eclipse of April 8th 20243 Body Problem PremiseYe Wenjie is an astrophysicist who sees her father beaten to death during a struggle session in the Chinese Cultural Revolution. She is conscripted by...2024-04-0950 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious Nonsense2024 Award SeasonSend us a textIn this episode, we delve into the Hollywood Award season. Greg ventures to Hollywood for the Publicists awards while Tom observes from New York. Our conversation spans topics such as Dune 2, The Oscars, SAG awards, and the enchanting world of the Magic Castle.We eagerly await your listener comments and feedback.Hosts: Greg and TomPodcast music:Intro music Kamihamiha! - Alien Warfare Stems by Kamihamiha (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Kamihamiha/608822024-03-201h 05Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseThe Hollywood Writers StrikeSend us a textTom and Greg talk about the Hollywood Writers Strike with their guest Ron Barbagallo who lives a stone's throw away from Warner Bros. Studio in BurbankWe did not write this episode in solidarity to the writers on strike:That's why our podcast is not as professional as it should be, because it has not been written,  That's true. We, I think that anybody listening to this podcast would know very well that it's either not written or scripted in such a way that somebody has the word a...2023-09-291h 04Record PartyRecord PartyRecord Summer Party #227 (03-06-2023)01. Hoved - Somebody (Record Mix) 02. Calvin Harris - My Way (Record Mix) 03. Jason Derulo, David Guetta - Saturday Sunday (Record Mix) 04. Afrojack, Black V Neck, Muni Long - Day N Night (Record Mix) 05. Morgan Page, Telykast - Dancing All Alone (Record Mix) 06. Roger Sanchez, Eden Prince - 2Gether (Record Mix) 07. Ofenbach - Be Mine (Record Mix) 08. Robert Cristian, Dayana - The Sweetest Ass in the World (Record Mix) 09. Inna, Melon, Dance Fruits Music - Hello Hello (Record Mix) 10. Low Steppa - Your Dreams (Record Mix) 11. Tiesto - Lay Low (Record Mix) 12. Phao, Kaiz - 2 Phut Hon (Record Mix) 13. Kilian K...2023-06-0300 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseStreaming TV shows and Awards seasonSend us a textGreg and Tom discuss some recent streaming TV shows and the awards season.We discuss Tim Russ and his appearance on "Star Trek Picard" as well as our friend Ron Barbagallo. Joel Silver somehow enters our discussion about Dead as a Door Nail.  Oh and Tom gets into the new "Perry Mason".  A bit of Everything Everywhere all at Once. An awards show update. Our discussion of the Oscar show and Greg attending the Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton. Oh and what about those "Banshees of Inisherin".  did we like it? listen...2023-04-1252 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseUnder Appreciated GemsSend us a textToday Greg and Tom will  be talking about some under appreciated gems that we've recently watched. We talk about poker face, which is on Peacock and the Reluctant Traveler, which is on Apple tv and the Bear, which is on Hulu. We've been absent for a few months. We apologize for that, or we don't apologize if you didn't care that we were absent. Greg says: We should be more regular.Tom says: Yes, We should, We should be more regular.The shows we tal...2023-03-0234 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseTom Cruise: Is he the greatest Action Movie Star today?Send us a textIn this episode Greg and Tom talk with the multi talented John Stanisci and discuss the film Top Gun: Maverick and the possibility that Tom Cruise is the greatest action movie star of all time. John helps us break down the script and we discuss the perfect 5 act structure of the film and how the film Maverick is really a Father and Son redemption film. Listen for more insights to this perfect Tom Cruise film and hear John's arguments as to why Tom Cruise is the greatest action film star working today.2022-11-221h 00Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseSteve Bingen: The MGM Effect and The 50 MGM Films That Transformed HollywoodSend us a textGreg and Tom interview Steve Bingen Studio Archivist and Hollywood Historian about his two new books.  (available on Amazon)The MGM Effect: How a Hollywood Studio Changed the World 50 MGM Films That Transformed Hollywood: Triumphs, Blockbusters, and FiascosWe talk to Steve about the latest book The MGM EffectMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s emblem, which has opened thousands of movies since 1924, is the most recognized corporate symbol in the world. Not just in the entertainment industry, it should be noted, but of any industry, anywhere, in the his...2022-10-0958 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseOur Watch ListSend us a textTom and Greg talk about what they are watching or what they have in their Que on streaming TV right now.  Along with a new "AI" intro to the show.  (the robot apocalypse will have its own podcast)Here are a few of the streaming shows we thing are worthy of checking out:On Apple + FOR ALL MANKINDSLOW HORSES THE MORNING SHOWAmazon PrimeTHE EXPANSEon Hulu FXTHE OLD MANon NetflixTH...2022-07-2137 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseObi-Wan KenobiSend us a textObi Wan Kenobi (the series)Greg and Tom talk about the first 5 episodes of the Disney Obi Wan Kenobi series on Disney+Spoiler warning: If you have not watched the series we do reveal things so please watch the series before listening.Talking about the series Obi Wan and how it relates to the rest of Star Wars and our impressions of the writing and visuals crafted to tell this compelling story of the years between episode 3 and episode 4 in the Skywalker saga....2022-06-201h 05Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseThunderbirds Are Go: An interview with Justin T. Lee from Gazelle AutomationsSend us a textGreg and Tom interview Justin T. Lee from Gazelle Automations. Justin is the creator of the Star Trek The Next Generation animated sequence in the style of the Star Trek the Animated Series that we discussed in our last episode.  We also talk to Justin about his work on new Thunderbirds  episodes in the original style using SUPERMARIONATION. Listen in on our lively discussion about Animation Puppetry and film making in general.THUNDERBIRDSGazelle Automations’ Lindsay and Justin Lee wore many hats on this production (as did...2022-05-091h 07Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseStar Trek: The Animated Series Rememberng the early 70'sSend us a textIn this episode Greg and Tom talk about Star Trek: The Animated SeriesStar Trek: The Animated Series (TAS), originally airing as Star Trek and as The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry's Star TrekWe saw an animated video making the rounds on the internet that was an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation done in the style of the original Animated Star Trek from the early 1970's  So we decided lets talk about the Animated Series and some of t...2022-04-1755 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious Nonsense"Hole in the Fence" An interview with Donnie NordenSend us a textTom and Greg interview Donnie Norden and we let him talk about his new book "Hole in the Fence" All about his true adventure diary- growing up on the MGM and Desilu backlots. We also attempt to ask a few questions along the way. Buckle up for a great Hollywood back lot story.Hole in the FenceBy: Donnie NordenAll of the stories in this book were written and lived by me, Donnie Norden. I was lucky enough to grow up in the "Heart...2022-03-1452 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseRon Barbagallo Animation Art interview (part 2)Send us a textPart 2 of Greg and Tom's interview with Ron Barbagallo from Animation Art Conservation.  Ron tells us about his work on some Lost Salvatore Dali drawings for the Disney Film "Destino"  and the realization that these drawings reveal Dalí had a much fuller narrative in mind for his short Destino. Ron tells us about working with Harry Potter and the pastel drawings of Illustrator Mary GrandPré  for Warner Bros. and the JK Rowling books. His work with Christopher Nolan on the recreation of the Bat Suit for "The Dark Knight" and "The Dark...2022-02-011h 02Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseRon Barbagallo Animation Art interview (part 1)Send us a textFor the start of 2022 Greg and Tom interview Ron Barbagallo from Animation Art Conservation.  We talk with Ron about  his early history working out of his Parents Attic and how he transitioned form creating book covers for writers like Issac Asimov to working with Animation Art repairing original Disney animation cells. His friendship with Roy E. Disney and the history of the Disney company selling animation Art.  Join us  for Part 2 of this interview next week.RON BARBAGALLO, the director of Animation Art Conservation, runs a conservation practice devoted to t...2022-01-2144 minDon Diablo Presents Hexagon RadioDon Diablo Presents Hexagon RadioDon Diablo Hexagon Radio Episode 361This week we continue our festive specials with another very special Year Mix. Over 60 tracks released through Hexagon in 2021. 01. Rogerseventytwo - Live Forever Ft. Kita Menari (Extended Mix)02. Punky Monky - In The Name (Extended Mix)03. Future Class, Najjin & Eric Spike - About U (Extended Mix)04. Plastik Funk X Relanium & Deen West - San Francisco (Extended Mix)05. Greg Dela & Donkong - Dreams (Extended Mix)06. GSPR & PØP CULTUR - In The Stars (Extended Mix)07. Jack Shore - Out Of Love Ft. Jaime Deraz (Extended Mix)08. Olly Walker & Ollo Vera - Energised (E...2021-12-2959 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseEnd of the Year Roundup 2021Send us a textGreg and Tom finally have their final Podcast of 2021. The amazing end of the year roundup. They talk about the Film and TV shows that are on the various top 10 best lists of 2021. Join this little over an hour foray into the world of entertainment.With an incredible selection of films and streaming content to view this year its hard to talk about everything but they try.Spider-Man: No Way HomeSing and Sing 2West Side StoryPower of the DogLicorice PizzaThe Green Knight2021-12-221h 11Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseA roundup of recent topics in Film and TelevisionSend us a textTom and Greg discuss various things on their minds at the beginning of this holiday season. A hodgepodge round up on recent topics in film and television developments. Along with some of the trends in film and the streaming services that we  hope you are interested in as well. We talk a little about comments Variety makes about an announcement of Christopher Nolan's next project. ‘Oppenheimer’ A film about the creation of the first atomic bomb. Some thoughts on streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Apple + and the creation of a new t...2021-11-2843 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious Nonsense"Everybody Loves Raymond" Producer Tom CaltabianoSend us a textGreg Dyro and Tom Burka interview the Emmy Award winning writer and producer Tom Caltabiano. We talk to Tom about his time on the 1990's hit show "Everybody Loves Raymond"  His experience in the writers room and his friendship with Ray Romano. We also hear about his extensive photographic documentation of the show and how he saved priceless written and visual artifacts from the show. Check out his instagram Everybody Loves Raymond 360 Listen to his thoughts on Television writing from "I Love Lucy"  to working in the writers room of ...2021-10-081h 41Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseListener Questions AnsweredSend us a textGreg and Tom answer listener questions and amazingly some viewer questions. We have had some questions asked of us over the last few months and we decided to answer some of these questions below and of course the best in movie ramble. What film would you like to see remade?Who is the best Cinematographer (DP Director of Photography) ?What is Day for night?What film have you watched multiple times?Join us for a lively discussion of film and film techniques as we work our way through an hour of A...2021-10-0158 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMatrix 4: Resurrections Trailer reviewSend us a textGreg and Tom talk about (what for us is a very appropriate Alternate Earth film trailer) the much anticipated  upcoming Matrix Resurrections. We talk about our first impressions of the trailer and what Lana Wachowski might be intending for this new film, over 21 years after the first Matrix.  Are you team Red Pill or Team Blue Pill   Listen as we go thru the looking glass and follow the white rabbit.We also have some thoughts about another Alternate Earth with some talk about the "Multiverse" in the Spiderman seriesThe Mat...2021-09-1332 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseEnd of Summer Dreaming: TENETSend us a textOur end of summer episode. Tom and Greg discuss the film TENET both forward and backward.  Disney $30 charge for early streaming of  CRUELLA . Our thoughts on Streaming vs. Theatrical .  The SAG contracts  voice and virtual performances  in Video games. Thoughts on the Scarlett Johansson Disney lawsuit.  Money in Hollywood and last of all Greg lets Tom know his views on Film vs. Digital.A somewhat exciting hour long discussion of our thoughts on summer 2021 and the Entertainment industry.Podcast music:ending music Kamihamiha! - Alien Warfar...2021-09-031h 01Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseChesley Bonestell: A Brush with the FutureSend us a textIn this episode Greg and Tom talk with the Producer, Writer and Director of Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future  along with his Co-Producers Ron Miller and Melvin SchuetzWe talk to the three of them about who was Chesley Bonestell and what prompted them to make the film. We learn some interesting facts about Chelsey's influential paintings and talk about the paintings and books he illustrated. Chesley was the artist that brought to life the images of the space program using the concepts of Wernher von Braun's vision o...2021-06-211h 03Greg DelaGreg DelaGreg Dela Presents: CONNCT Radio #035Greg Dela Presents: CONNCT #035 Chillout 01. MANTU - Deepest Thoughts [1ST STRIKE] Track Of The Week 02. RudeLies ft. ANIELA - Now Or Never [LOUDKULT] 03. Rush & Hydro - Alterate [SOSUMI (FREE)] 04. Alex Adair & Mila Falls - That Thing [B1] Extraordinary 05. Dyro & Conro - Memory Bank [MONSTERCAT] 06. Capozzi - Hole In The Speaker [CONFESSION] 07. Tom & Jame & Tom Nash ft. DT James - Moses [HEXAGON] 08. Mylonrae ft. Endorma - I Feel Like [CHILL PLANET] 09. Pantheon - Together (Gelassenheit Remix) [INTERFONIC] 10. Bruce Gibbons - Save Our Souls [HAWK4] 11. Kisma - Fly Again [NCS] 12. Calmani & Grey & Giorgio Gee & Danny Chris - Back Around [GOLDEN CHOCOLATE] 13. Peter...2021-05-251h 01Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseClay Enos InterviewSend us a textGreg and Tom interview Motion Picture unit still photographer Clay Enos about his work with Director Zack Snyder on "Watchman",  "Justice League", "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice",  and most recently the Netflix film "Army of the Dead"We talk about Clay's  beginnings in motion picture still photography starting with a visit to the set of "300" and how his friendship with Deborah and Zack Snyder shaped  the path of his career in photography. We also touch on his travels including a trip from Bogotá Colombia all the way to New York and a pho...2021-05-061h 17Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseSpacemanSend us a textGreg and Tom discuss the Canadian Documentary "Spaceman" in the so called Real Universe on CBC DOCS POV and during the second half of the show they talk about the Alternate Earth feature film SPACEMAN.  A film that was made based on the Canadian documentary with some additional discussion of Carl Sagan and Extraterrestrials.On November 29th, 1980, Granger Taylor left a note for his family telling them he was about to embark on a 42-month odyssey 'aboard an alien spaceship'. He vanished that day, never to be seen again. A...2021-04-221h 12Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseSteven Poster InterviewSend us a text     Greg and Tom interview the Cinematographer Steven Poster and discuss his work as DP on such classic films as "Donnie Darko", "Strange Brew" and his work as camera operator on "Bladerunner" "Close Encounters of the third kind" and many more films. And for the animal lovers in the audience we talk about his work with animals on "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore " as well as an Elephant and Giraffe on "Big Top Pee-wee"        We also talk about his role while President of the ICG local# 600  (International Cinematographers Guild) and his work wit...2021-04-1258 minMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseTim Russ InterviewSend us a textIn this episode Greg and Tom interview the Actor Tim Russ who you may know from Star Trek Voyager. We talk to Tim about his work as a Voice Over actor on Games along with his thoughts on digital actors and the power of real emotion created when using an actor vs. a digital creation.Video games Tim Russ has done Voice work for — Captain Kells, the Captain of the Brotherhood of Steel’s Airship  We also talk to team about his work is a Director on some new pilots as well...2021-03-221h 14Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Studio Archivist Steve BingenSend us a textGreg Dyro and Tom Burka interview Movie Studio Corporate Archivist Steve BingenSteven Bingen has long worked within the motion picture industry, both in production and as a writer and historian. He held a staff position at Warner Bros. Corporate Archive - aiding in the preservation and management of the studios legend and legacy. He is an author of "MGM: Hollywood's Greatest Backlot," "Warner Bros: Hollywood's Ultimate Backlot," "Paramount: City of Dreams,"  "Warner Bros. The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of," (Photos by Greg Dyro and text and captions b...2021-03-021h 15Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsensePirate movies: the best, the worst and alternate Earth Pirate moviesSend us a textGreg and Tom Discuss the Best Pirate movies, the worst Pirate movies and Alternate Earth Pirate movies.  We discuss Pirates of the Caribbean, the Goonies, Captain Blood, Treasure Island, Treasure Planet. Hook and  Cutthroat Island with Geena Davis, and a fantastic version of Treasure Island from the Alternate Earth.  And not really a Pirate Movie but Master and Commander: the far side of the world.  Tom and Greg also discuss the history of recent Pirate movies and what movie's spectacular failure caused a long dry spell of pirate movies from Hollywood.An o...2021-02-241h 00Movie Reviews and Serious NonsenseMovie Reviews and Serious NonsenseDesignated Survivor and Other Alt Earth Movie TV streamingSend us a textTom and Greg discuss some of the most intriguing things (in their minds) of the ways Life imitates Art   The alternate earth Designated Survivor is a show where the president incites an attack on congress which results in Congress being destroyed along with the president and that, as new president  Keifer Sutherland is forced to deal with the maniacal followers of the dead president, who it turns out is alive and living in Zambia, where he controls a shadow government…       Along with some other musings on Star Wars (why a lack of s...2021-02-041h 32