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the linkE99: An Excerpt From My Book - "Card Sharks"Finally, I can share with you, a little taste of my pride and joy: "Card Sharks" an upcoming novel by yours truly, Mike Szego.
Luckily, since I am the author, and will self-publish and produce, I have the green light to share a little bit with you ahead of time, so here are the first 5 chapters, narrated by your favorite voice aside from Morgan Freeman: me.
This is just the tip of the dingleblop, but more on that later.
Want to find out more? Release dates? Price? Where to buy? You already know w...2023-01-0919 minthe linkE97: Avatar 2 - Cameron Crushes Christmas with TJ TrimboliAvatar 2: The Way of Water is, for my money, the movie with the biggest disparity of how awesome it was vs. how many people are trying to find a way to hate on it. James Cameron is the king, and the cheese god, but more on that in the episode.
TJ came back on to tackle this behemoth of a movie, Christmas movies in general, releasing big movies around Christmas, and just general gushing over Jimmy Cameron's best projects.
If you're a fan of the pod, you know TJ is my movie consiglieri, so be s...2022-12-261h 35the linkE96: CHRISTMAS CHAOS - Movies with Laura Van VaketisHo ho ho, the shot is framed perfectly...the camera is on the yule log...mistletoe hangs overhead. A woman steps into the frame from stage right, draped in shadows, only the light from the fire outlining her entrance into the scene. From stage left, a man, clearly handsome despite the shadows, steps toward the center of the frame. They meet and lock eyes. Suddenly, the woman's hand raises with something in it. An ornament? A Christmas ball! It flies just high of the man's head. Clearly there's a fight brewing, but about what?
CUT. Let's take...2022-12-191h 15the linkE95: CHRISTMAS CHAOS - Songs with Mom & DadHo ho ho, we're back in the Christmas groove. In fact, the groove is what brought us here. We're bringing back bracket episodes on the link and what better time to do it than at the holidays. This is was our way to decide, once and for all: who sits atop the North Pole as the best Christmas song ever? It was hard enough to narrow down to 16, but we got there, and ultimately argued it out until there was only one.
Who better to join than my dad, the authority on music, and my mom, the a...2022-12-1246 minthe linkE94: 'Tis The SeasonHo ho ho, it's officially time. Last week we were on the cusp, now we dove...dove? Not the bird, but is there another past tense of dive? Dived? Someone get me a dictionary for Christmas. Now we've jumped into the Christmas pool (something, something polar bear plunge), and there's no turning back until the new year.
We have some more fun Christmas episodes coming, but to kick things off, I wanted to break down some of the most common Christmas debates and traditions. Trigger warning if you're a hardcore supporter of either side of the real v...2022-12-0536 minthe linkE93: "Spirited", Streaming, and Disney's CEO SwapIt's post-Thanksgiving, but pre-Christmas season...or is it? This episode falls into a little bit of a limbo, but the spirit is alive in us, and on Apple TV+. If you haven't seen the new Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds movie, I do recommend it, but more on that in the episode.
Watching it did give me some more thoughts on the evolution of streaming, how the companies goals vary by the financial standing of their biggest shareholders, and how we should measure success in this new world.
Of course that gave me the perfect...2022-11-2834 minthe linkE92: Drafts with Laura Van VaketisI love some friendly competition. I also love a competition with $3,000,000 on the line. I also love drafts. Fantasy drafts, real sports drafts, or just good old fashioned "don't-you-dare-steal-my-pick" kinds of drafts. When Laura came on for the Halloween episode, we did a candy draft, and had the listeners vote on Instagram for who got the better team. She edged me out, but it's like y'all have never heard of a hustle before...
This time we're back with TEN drafts, of all different topics. 5 picks each, and you'll get to vote on each and every one of...2022-11-211h 24the linkE91: Aaron Carter's Rabbi with Chad GropackAaron Carter's untimely death, Judaism, robots, and Shaq's anatomy really bring this one together, but the fun doesn't stop there...
If you haven't listened to any episodes with Chad yet, it's probably best to just dive in feet first (head first dives are best suited for something with more depth, pun intended...although if you say pun intended doesn't it ruin some of the "inside" nature of the joke for people who already got it? Talk on that...). If you have listened to our tandem episodes before, you must be hungry for more, so we have to...2022-11-1557 minthe linkE90: A Few of My (Least) Favorite ThingsSince my episodes drop on Mondays, I want to give everyone what they want for their perfect Monday, which is to be able to complain freely about how things are annoying you. You're not alone. I don't care if they're trivial, or goofy (good film), or serious. They're under fire in this ep.
Mayo takes up 50% of my daily hatred, yes, but there's plenty more where that came from (not the mayo, I pray there's no more, I'd destroy the factories if I could).
Be sure to follow @thelink_podcast on Instagram for a visual...2022-11-0737 minthe linkE89: Halloween Hijinks & Candy Draft with Laura Van VaketisHAPPY HALLOWEEN!
If you've been a listener of the pod for a while, you know we're just entering holiday season, and with that comes a lot of themed episode. We'll do at least one for Thanksgiving, and Christmas themed episodes all throughout December, leading into our top 5 favorite things of 2022 episode to kick off the new year. First, we have to kick it all off with the Halloween episode, so Laura came back on the pod to talk about Halloween traditions, movies, songs, and best of all, go head-to-head in a candy draft.
Head over...2022-10-3153 minthe linkE88: "House of the Dragon" vs. "The Rings of Power"The finales of "House of the Dragon" and "The Rings of Power" have now come and gone, and I've been waiting to compare these two in an episode since they were announced. I love(d) "Game of Thrones" and "Lord of the Rings" so much, and with them airing at the same time, it was a match made in the dragon pits. When I started really taking a deeper look at them though, I wasn't 100% sure whether they actually should be compared as directly as I originally intended...
Follow me @thelink_podcast on Twitter and Instagram for...2022-10-2549 minthe linkE87: F@%k, Marry, Kill with Jessica StamosExplicit warning
This one got freaky. Everyone has played the "F@%k, Marry, Kill" game, but if you haven't, you pick 3 people (or things...or pizzas...or days?) and decide which one you would f@%k, which one you would marry, and which one you would kill. Pretty straightforward, so Jess and I (who has been on the podcast twice before, but is going by a different name these days...allegedly), came up with 10 each, and deliberated thoroughly, responsibly, and explicitly.
Enter with an open mind, and think deeply about what you would do with a...2022-10-171h 07the linkE86: Oops! All ClipsA week of winning the war against COVID didn't leave a lot of time for recording, or a silky smooth voice for you to listen to, plus I've always wanted to do a clip episode like a 90s sitcom, so here we go. These are some highlights from each and every episode, and a good taste of any episodes that you might have missed along the way.
Follow me @thelink_podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more clips of upcoming episodes, teases of future guests, late night thoughts about upcoming TV shows/movies, and even later night m...2022-10-101h 22the linkE85: Musical Battles - Round 3 with Mom, Dad, and LauraFeeling under the weather (but more about that in the episode), so the write-up will be 80% less ridiculous.
During a trip to Arizona, we sat around the table, poured a couple of fine glasses of Alka Seltzer-filled water, and went to battle over music. 18 different matchups.
Follow me @thelink_podcast on Twitter and Instagram to tell us who you think should have won some of these showdowns. You'll also find some podcast clips, Nickelback memes, and apologies for not realizing Kenny Loggins was the one true king of soundtracks. Oh, and you can post your fa...2022-10-031h 05the linkE84: Cleveland Rocks - A Strongly Worded Letter to the NFL & MLBI was traveling this week, so while this might not be one of the longer episodes in the bunch, it struck me as meaningful. To be honest, I didn't even plan on doing this one, but after attending two sporting events during my trip to Cleveland, it begged to be talked about. With all the good vibes I had, nice people I met, and my naturally opinionated nature on the ways professional sports leagues should operate, it seemed like a good time to point out some ways these sports could be improved for the next generation of fans, and...2022-09-2640 minthe linkE83: Disney Announced New Stuff! with Laura Van VaketisThe D23 Expo took place last week, where Disney makes their yearly announcements on upcoming plans, movies, shows, upgrades to the parks, and injects hype into the fanbase. After doing an episode on Marvel recently, and prognosticating on the future of big-budget IP movies in general, it made sense to follow up on some of the news, and try to figure out the future landscape of Disney as a whole. Laura came back to try and help me answer: do we need more remakes and sequels to the movies we grew up with, or are the newer ones actually...2022-09-191h 07the linkE82: Top 10 HBO Shows of All-Time with Nick Emel (10ish Podcast)For starters, this episode is brought to you by Bum Bums & Winkies. Go to www.bumbumsandwinkies.com and enter promo code: "THELINK" for 50% off your order.
You know that reminds me of Twinkies but...more on that at the end.
Nick Emel rejoined the podcast as the first leg of a double-episode we're running this week. You can listen to him guess the top 10 HBO shows of all-time in this episode, then listen to yours truly on the 10ish Pod when his next episode drops, breaking records for the best guesser alive, as I nail t...2022-09-121h 09the linkE81: The Future of the MCU with Ethan Simmie (15m of Marvel)The state of the MCU is in flux. There have been a few releases in a row that, by my estimation, have been sub-par. I have been a sworn defender of Marvel, Star Wars, and all of the major IPs for a long-time, citing that everyone should just enjoy what we have because it really is a spectacle. But what happens when the writing wanes and the spectacle just starts to feel like the norm? Is it starting to become painfully clear that we have already peaked when it comes to Marvel content, or are we just at the...2022-09-051h 01the linkE80: 2022 Summer Blockbusters with TJ TrimboliSummer is winding down, but hoodie szn is coming, so that's not so bad. It also means that we can have our yearly debrief on the summer movie season, which last year felt more like a moratorium, but this year inspires some hope. The state of movies is stable, but still feels like it needs to figure out where it's going to land as the digital world continues to unfold. Some ups and some downs this year, but definitely some cash cows. Top Gun, Dr. Strange, and Jurassic World made killings, and if you include Minions, TJ might be...2022-08-291h 31the linkE79: "Westworld" vs. "Better Call Saul" & What Makes a Show 'Good'"Westworld" season 4 ended a night before the "Better Call Saul" series finale. I have been a long-time supporter of both shows. It's pretty likely that both could make my top 5 at the end of the year, and yet they both took such drastically different approaches and paths towards a finale, that it warranted comparing them within the same episode.
If you've watched both already, come on in, the water is warm.
If you haven't watched one or the other, have no fear, we follow the same format we always do when reviewing new things:
2022-08-221h 03the linkE78 - Aunt Esther's Lesbian Animals with Chad GropackLock the doors, there's a fox on the loose.
When Chad comes on the pod, all hell breaks loose, and you really never know where things are going to go.
From Danny Trejo, to weight loss, to hidden cats, Aunt Esther's fox fears, BBMak, and Snuffleupagus' trip to the zoo in season 3 (thankfully they taught us to spell on Sesame Street), this episode will keep you hoping for that lime green hatchback you've always wanted...
...it's hard to write these descriptions.
For more behind the scenes, clips, reactions, and reviews to...2022-08-151h 07the linkE77: A Love Letter to RockyIt's extremely hard for me to nail down my favorite of anything. Bands, songs, foods, tv shows, movies...it's always changing. But, after my most recent re-watch, if you ask me right now, in this moment in time, as I'm typing this, my favorite movie of all time is Rocky.
That's worthy of me leaving a love letter to it.
We went through the big moments, some that may get overlooked, tidbits, jabs, and crosses, not to mention Stallone's recent social media beatdown of Irwin Winkler, producer of the Rocky franchise and, unfortunately, owner of t...2022-08-0848 minthe linkE76: Digital Worlds, Social Media, and a Chocolatey OutroSometimes we have to get real on this podcast. It's really up for debate whether this episode qualifies considering I started it with a musical number from the 1950s. Anywho, lately I've felt like there's been such a hive-mind opinion that social media is this evil creature that is taking over the world and that there aren't actual people behind it causing the problems that just happen to display on social media. There's a yin-and-yang to the digital world and cackling maniacally from its dark tower (not the Stephen King series, his endings tend to leave a lot to...2022-08-0142 minthe linkE75: Food Fight with Laura Van VaketisHave you ever felt like you're alone on an island when it comes to your takes on food? Do you sometimes think...screw it, I like this island, I'm staying. Do you consider yourself picky? Are there weird quirks and rules you have with your food? Do you have thoughts on mayo?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, or even read those questions at all, this episode is for you, because frankly, I'm not sure how many people are reading the description if they're not going to listen to the pod anyway, or for...2022-07-251h 01the linkE74: Editing Obi-Wan Kenobi & Film with Kai PattersonIf you listened to E72, you heard my ups-and-downs with the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney +, and a lot about how I thought it should have been edited down into a movie (which it was originally supposed to be).
Well, lucky me, I came across a viral sensation; outlets all over the place from Variety to IGN were touting that a fan-edit of Obi-Wan was catching fire across the interwebs. This mystery editor had taken the project from a 4.5 hour series, to a 2.5 hour movie, and the fans were loving it.
Even luckier me, that...2022-07-181h 38the linkE73: Shrimpin' Ain't Easy with Chad GropackChad is back for his 3rd episode on the pod, aren't there aren't many guests that get sillier. We did break down some movies, TV shows, political difficulties, and philosophical debates...
...we also got pretty far into Pizza Hut, nectarines, cheese wheels, Tom & Jerry, mobile games, and so many, and I mean SO many other topics.
Keep your head on a swivel, this one moves fast. Also your head is never really on a swivel or else you definitely have a decapitation and/or spine alignment problem. Your head can swivel, which is probably the...2022-07-111h 15
the linkE72 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale & Extended Universes (spoiler-free 1st half)I originally planned on having a guest for this episode, but I had so many thoughts on the state of extended universes (Marvel, Star Wars, the other ones I couldn't think of while recording), and how the newest Disney + show Obi-Wan Kenobi fits into that landscape.
For all review episodes, we stick to the first-half, no spoilers rule, so if you haven't seen Obi-Wan Kenobi yet, have no fear, you'll be warned before spoilers start. I enjoyed some things about this series very much, but I was also left feeling puzzled at times, for what this means for...2022-07-0454 minthe linkE71: How We Got Here and How We Move ForwardThis has been a difficult and emotional week for a lot of people. I think the only way to get through it, is to talk to one another, and try to relate, and find common ground, so that we can all band together, and make sure not so many people are feeling abandoned or left behind when important decisions are made. We can do better at every level, and it starts with simple questions and empathy.
Planned Parenthood
Access care, learn more, and get involved at plannedparenthood.org
The United State of Women Reproductive Justice...2022-06-2740 minthe linkE70: "Barry" S3 Finale - A GOAT TV Episode Candidate (spoiler-free 1st half)Consider this my lobbying effort for Bill Hader's Emmy campaign.
Didn't have this one planned at first, but I've been taking in so much content lately, that I had to show love for the show that stood above all other TV I've watched this year.
"Barry" has always been an amazing show, but Hader & co. took it to a different level in the season 3 finale.
The acting, the direction, the writing, the efficiency, and the originality, deserve to be gushed over, and that's exactly what I'm doing.
If you haven't watched t...2022-06-2049 minthe linkE69: How To Write A Screenplay with TJ TrimboliTJ is back for E69 (nice): his record 6th episode on the pod, and rather than just breaking down specific movies this time (although we did do some of that), we took a different approach.
If you're an OG listener of the pod, E4 was our first episode with a guest, and in there we talked about TJ's journey through film school. Since then, he's written a bunch of screenplays, and is one of the most dedicated writers I know personally. While I like to write also, I've never known the ins-and-outs of writing a screenplay specifically...2022-06-131h 58the linkE68: "Top Gun: Maverick" Immediate Reaction (spoiler-free 1st half)When I started this podcast, I figured there would be a ton of episodes that were reviews, and there are a bunch of episodes that way, but I want to sprinkle a few more in here and there. As I mentioned in the intro, one of my favorite moments is when you watch a movie with someone and get out of it ready to discuss everything you just experienced. There's something so distinct about that.
Well I got out of Top Gun: Maverick, and I had a lot of thoughts, and y'all are the ones I wanted...2022-06-0645 minthe linkE67: Musical Battles with My Dad (Pt. 2)Once you get my dad and I talking about music, it rarely stays on topic, so why narrow ourselves down to a topic at all? Just embrace the long and winding road. This time we went through a plethora of little music debates (but battles sounds cooler and more epic).
Feel like you've already read that description? Well yeah because who's going to write a whole other description for the second part of the same podcast? Well me, I guess, since I'm doing it right now. Some paradox we just got ourselves into.
This episode...2022-05-3059 minthe linkE66: Musical Battles with My Dad (Pt. 1)Once you get my dad and I talking about music, it rarely stays on topic, so why narrow ourselves down to a topic at all? Just embrace the long and winding road. This time we went through a plethora of little music debates (but battles sounds cooler and more epic).
For example we started with: vinyl vs. cassette vs. CD vs. digital
There's plenty more like that, and plenty more that are much more random.
Get your headphones on, or sit between your speakers so you have like a full-room headphones thing going...2022-05-2348 minthe linkE65: Help Me Name My Movie with Luke FederlinSometimes when you have a brilliant idea, you have to tell someone that you know will get on board. It's important to have realistic expectations, sure, but it's also important to build confidence in an idea right out of the gate. Well boy did we do that with the movie I pitched in this episode. We actually blew right though that gate, but we still landed on a winner.
Check it out, invest now @thelink_podcast on Instagram and Twitter so you're in ahead of the movie's release, and you can say you knew me before it wa...2022-05-1648 min
15 Minutes of MarvelA Moon Knight Conversation w/ Mike Szego! - Episode 156Now that it's been one week since Moon Knight came to its epic conclusion on Disney+, how are we feeling about the show as a whole? Did we like that it was not directly connected to anything else in the MCU? Are we hoping to see more Oscar Isaac in the future of the MCU? And what do we think is next for the character? Mike Szego of The Link Podcast joins me to answer all those questions and MORE!
What do you want to see Moon Knight in next? Let me know @15minutemarvel on Twitter!
2022-05-1128 minthe linkE64: Pool Playing Lefties with Chad GropackIf you enjoyed E60, the fast food bracket episode during April Madness, you're going to love Chad's second appearance.
I can sum up this episode in 12 easy words, no question about it:
Massage
Moon
Pool
Losing
Cuba
Indiana
Maps
Ape
Super
Bee
Spider
Scorpion
That's it. It perfectly describes everything you need to know.
There were laughs, there were definitely tears, and there were plugs for @thelink_podcast on Instagram and Twitter.
Until next time, avoid ferris wheels and stingers...
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If you're into sports like I am...2022-05-091h 03the linkE63: A Love Letter to Kanye WestI love music. I talk about it a lot on this podcast and in life. Everything relates back to it somehow. I did my first Love Letter Series episode for Outkast, who I'm a major fan of, and I find extremely interesting. This time around, I chose...probably a tougher task, but most definitely interesting, and cracks into my top 7 hip-hop artists of all time (I can't get to 5, sue me...don't sue me): Kanye West.
I really struggle to find out exactly why he's villainized as much as he is, which is the crux of this...2022-05-021h 14the linkE62: APRIL MADNESS TOURNAMENT - Bagels with Mom & DadAPRIL MADNESS
All throughout April, we're keeping the bracket theme alive. It's what makes March so fun, and we're not ready to give it up yet.
If you go all the way back to E30, you'll hear the first bracket ep that we on the pod, all about Disney-Pixar movies. Now we're on our final bracket this month, and up next is a classic for anyone (but if you're not in NY...or Montreal apparently...we'll all have a hard time taking your opinion seriously):
The Best Bagel Flavor. Flavor? Topping? Style? You...2022-04-251h 07the linkE61: APRIL MADNESS TOURNAMENT - Nickelodeon Classics with Jess VitoloAPRIL MADNESS
All throughout April, we're keeping the bracket theme alive. It's what makes March so fun, and we're not ready to give it up yet.
If you go all the way back to E30, you'll hear the first bracket ep that we on the pod, all about Disney-Pixar movies. Now we're on our 3rd bracket of 4 this month, and up next is a classic for people in my generation: the best Nickelodeon shows of all-time.
My friend, and former guest, Jess Vitolo joined me for the stroll down memory lane, full of...2022-04-181h 25the linkE60: APRIL MADNESS TOURNAMENT - Fast Food with Chad GropackAPRIL MADNESS
All throughout April, we're keeping the bracket theme alive. It's what makes March so fun, and we're not ready to give it up yet.
If you go all the way back to E30, you'll hear the first bracket ep that we on the pod, all about Disney-Pixar movies. Last week we kept that theme going with the best actors. Now? We're onto something a little more spicy...
My friend Chad joined me in debating the best fast food chain of them all.
What's the connection between a Rabbi, an A...2022-04-111h 21the linkE59: APRIL MADNESS TOURNAMENT - Actors with Nikki CocoAPRIL MADNESS
Yeah, I get it, the name is weird, but if you just click that play button, I'm happy to explain!
All throughout April, we're keeping the bracket theme alive. It's what makes March so fun, and we're not ready to give it up yet.
If you go all the way back to E30, you'll hear the first bracket ep that we did together, all about Disney-Pixar movies. On the back of the Oscars' episodes, we had to keep the movie theme going, so we chose 16 of the best living actors and...2022-04-041h 28the linkE58: 2022 Oscars - Best Picture & Major Awards with TJ TrimboliIt's Part 2 of 2, what kind of description do you need?
If you didn't catch the first part, go back to E57. If you're caught up, good on you, and you get rewarded with full breakdowns of all the Best Picture nominees, and the other major awards we didn't predict before.
This is why I take all the notes folks.
If you haven't listened to the other episodes with TJ, you're in luck. Check out E4, E9, E32, and needless to say, E57 where we kicked off the 2022 Oscars talk. There just might be a...2022-03-251h 27the linkE57: 2022 Oscars - The State of Movies & The Batman with TJ TrimboliFinally TJ has come BACK to the link podcast. If the Rock is reading this, TJ might have words about you in the pod, but I had your back man, don't forget that.
It's our second annual Academy Awards breakdown, but this year is bigger and better. This is just part 1 of 2 covering the entire landscape of film in 2022, the Oscar nominees, film breakdowns, potential winners, fixes for the award show, and a ton of other hilarious but semi-useless ramblings.
Oh, and yes, we got off track and discussed The Batman for a while in t...2022-03-211h 14the linkE56: Bass, Hip-Hop, and Strong Friends with Benji.I love playing the bass, and I appreciate a good groove like nothing else in this world. While I was strolling through the airport, jamming out to the new Earthgang album - Ghetto Gods - I was thinking to myself, who the hell is laying down the bass line on this song? I tweeted @Earthgang to find out, and they graciously pointed me to Benji.
He was cool enough to come on the pod and talk music, his journey from athlete-to-musician, into Spillage Village, and now going on tour with Earthgang (you can find the tour dates h...2022-03-141h 05the linkE55: It's All Pipes - The Nintendo Episode with Sal PennachioNot enough video game episodes on the pod quite yet, so let's try to tip the scales. The first time Sal came on, we talked about the Mortal Kombat movies, and dipped a little bit into the games, but not nearly enough.
This time around, we got nerdy.
How did Nintendo shape our lives? What would have happened if they didn't win the original console wars? Which characters led the way, and how would life look like without our beloved plumber (and his brother...and weird cousins)?
All that plus a ton of f...2022-03-071h 10the linkE54: The Trading Card Craze with Gio CenzualesDuring the pandemic, the collectible market skyrocketed to heights never seen before. At the heart of that market are trading cards.
I grew up in the perfect time to get hooked on Pokemon as a kid. Little did I know, that love (obsession, Blastoise is king) would come back around later in life.
As the market surged, I kept my eye on it, observing from the sidelines. One day, I ran into my friend Gio at a party, who I hadn't seen in a while, and we got into a long conversation (shocking for me, I...2022-02-281h 10the linkE53: Every Morning I Wonder About Blind Looney TunesDoes the title make sense now? It's intriguing, that's for sure. Will it makes sense after you listen? Oh that's also quite hard to say...
You never know where these solo episodes are going to go, but I do know that this one will make you cry, make you laugh, make you friendly with your staff. Maybe not all of those things right away, but I bet you'll do all three of them in time, and you'll think of me, Mike Szego, who you can follow @thelink_pocast on both Twitter & Instagram!
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My good friend Luke (not Skywalker, but you gotta start somewhere) and I broke down where Star Wars stands now as a brand, what's to come, natural comparisons to Marvel, and of course, now that the finale has aired, we got deep into "The Book of Boba Fett" in the 2nd half of the episode (don't worry, no spoilers in the 1st half if you haven't finished yet).
2022-02-1456 minthe linkE51: Let's Do Some GoodListen to me for ~4 minutes, laugh once, check your bank account, see how much you can spare, and put it toward a good cause.
Here's some options:
St. Jude Children's Hospital
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Alex's Lemonade Stand
No plugs. See ya'll next week (I'm sure there will be more than enough plugs there to make up for it).2022-02-0703 minthe linkE50: Writing "Would You Rather" Books with Lindsey DalyLindsey Daly has written two really fun "Would You Rather" books, and if you want to hear how our worlds collided...well you'll hear it in the intro (but should totally go back to E21 & E41 for full "Would You Rather" episodes with my friends and family).
Getting her big break off the back of a meme-filled Instagram account called @teachertrauma isn't the traditional path for landing a book deal, but it sure worked for her, and it got us here. Besides, who needs to be traditional anymore anyways?
We talked all about her two...2022-01-3158 minthe linkE49: Stand Up, Royalties, and Kittens with Liz MieleLiz Miele is a hilarious comic with an awesome special called "Self Help Me" which is available now on YouTube with over 1,000,000 views!
One day she posted on Instagram about the comedy industry's struggle with Spotify, receiving proper royalties, and even some comics' content being pulled down altogether rather than the streaming giant paying them what they were owed.
That inspired me to ask her to come on to talk about that, the modern options for independence, cutting out the middle man, and being able to connect to your fans on your own terms.
2022-01-2459 minthe linkE48: Is Reading Cool? with Melanie RessaHow do you do an episode on books, when the audience didn't know about it in advance? If you pick a specific book, they won't have read it yet...
I've been trying to work through this predicament since I started the podcast, and I think this episode finally helped me figure it out.
A little bit less of a structure, a little bit more philosophical talk, and breaking down the habits that we all get into, but never really compare to one another.
Let's t...2022-01-171h 19the linkE47: Dear Stevie Nicks, Don't Hate The Player...Hate The GameI'm honestly not sure what to say about this one, so I'll try to summarize it with a poem:
Schedules Change
Out on La Grange
Not every ep is at the ZZ top
Not every step becomes a hop
Sometimes we sing, because that's just me
Apologize? Only if I lose a bee
In the hive
We thrive
Together
Forever
I can't get enough
Tonight is the night
It's the...2022-01-1027 minthe linkE46: Top 5 Albums, TV Shows, Movies, Books, and Podcasts from 2021For years now I've been posting my Top 5 lists across all genres on my social media. So, why not turn it into podcast form?
Treat these as recommendations of things to watch, or if you already have, let me know if you agree or disagree @thelink_podcast on Twitter and/or Instagram!
2021 may have sucked, but there was still plenty of cool stuff, and I struggled mightily to narrow it down to 5 in some places, so here goes nothing.
Happy New Year, and I...2022-01-0343 minthe linkE45: Christmas Movies with my familyChristmas may have come and gone, but the spirit is still around. We're wrapping up the holiday-season-themed episodes with my family joining me to talk about the best Christmas movies. Been teasing this one for a few weeks, and the time is finally here.
Who doesn't like the Grinch? Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? "Miracle on 34th Street" vs." It's a Wonderful Life." Those topics and more, in another special episode with the most fun guests I could ask for.
Yelling at your phone or computer about how...2021-12-271h 28the linkBONUS EPISODE: Extra Holiday Cheer with Jess VitoloIt's Christmas, how could I not give the listeners a gift?
If you listened to E44 with Santa (which you should...I mean...it's Santa), you may have heard Jess sing on the outro, but she's got a lot more to talk about here. We got into some previous pod episodes, Christmas songs, movies, and of course, a bunch of Beatles' talk on the back of my "Get Back" review with my dad.
For the steady listeners, this will feel like home. For the newbies, this is a great...2021-12-2338 minthe linkE44: Please Welcome...Santa Claus!The title truly says it all. This is a magical time of year, and I really lucked out.
As the listeners may know (if they've been keeping up), I wanted to do a full month of holiday-themed episodes this year, to really amp up the spirit around this place. Well, when that idea got going in my head, I decided...why not write a letter to Santa...just to see...
What did I want? What else? For the big guy to come on the pod! I couldn't believe it...2021-12-2050 minthe linkE43: "The Beatles: Get Back" Review with My DadThis episode fits right into the holiday season, because it's so many gifts wrapped into one.
For starters, I get to do a full Beatles' episode with my dad, who is the biggest fan on the planet, and he'll challenge you to prove him wrong (if you didn't catch E15, we did half a Beatles' episode, so this brings us to 1.5).
Secondly, we got to experience this unbelievable work of art. An ~8-hour masterpiece of a documentary by Peter Jackson ("Lord of The Rings"), showing the inner workings of...2021-12-131h 34the linkE42: Deck The Halls - Holiday Season is Here!HO HO HO!
We are officially into December. For a while now I've known that I want to do 4 holiday-themed episodes in December (and 4 bracket-themed episodes in March...but that's a tease for another day). This will be the first. We just kick it off nice and easy with some of my favorite things about the Christmas season.
Most importantly, we start with the best Christmas songs out there, then touched on a lot of the other things that people are split on during the holiday season: trees, decorations, fo...2021-12-0642 minthe linkE41: Would You Rather - Thanksgiving Edition - with My FamilyA couple of things led to this episode. For starters, in Episode 21, my best friends and I (the Sausage Kings of Chicago...go listen if you're curious) did a whole episode of "Would You Rather?" style questions. Of course, it was a smash hit, so we're bringing it back here, with a Thanksgiving twist.
Yes, I really brought all of my podcasting equipment to Thanksgiving, and made my family play along. They were good sports. Luckily, these are questions our family has at get togethers anyway, so it's not only a fun episode, but...2021-11-2945 minthe linkE40: MikeTheMush Sports presents - The Best LeagueIf you've been listening to the like the past couple of weeks, you'll know that I've been putting a lot of time into two podcasts now. If you're into sports, like I am, I have a second podcast/stream/YouTube channel called MikeTheMush Sports. We're doing it every weekday live on Twitch, with videos posted to YouTube right after. I'd love if you would check that out, subscribe and follow, and give us a look on Twitter & Instagram there too, because more me is always good, right? Plus who doesn't want to rant about sports?
2021-11-221h 10the linkE39: Painting & Art with John FederlinIf it hasn't been clear from the first 38 episodes, the process of the artist fascinates me. Everyone approaches it differently. Still, throughout music, movies, TV, or the creative arts like drawing, design, or painting, there's some common thread that seems to tie everyone together.
The idea of needing to pour your emotion out through this skill, all while trying to not only hone that skill, but also try walk the tightrope between actively giving effort and also letting your natural expression shine through...it really just makes me curious.
I...2021-11-1546 minthe linkE38: The State of Comedy Movies with Katie OrchardWe all love to laugh; so why is it that comedy movies seem to be dying? They're rare to even see released on a big screen anymore.
I had my good friend, and hilarious stand-up comedian Katie Orchard back on the pod to discuss whether the things I just said are even true, and if so, why? (if you didn't catch her first episode, check out E13 where we go all-out on stand-up comedy for 90 minutes. It's one of my favorites, but don't tell the other guests).
We also...2021-11-081h 31the linkE37: Vocals, Rock, and Performing with Shaun Soho from Crash MidnightLet's rock & roll.
I've known Shaun Soho for years now, because he happens to be married to one of my childhood friends. Lucky for me, he was nice enough to come on the pod and talk all about how his band, Crash Midnight, is blowing up!
They have a brand new single named "Blackout" which I not only have been rocking out to, but is being used by the Las Vegas Golden Knights as an anthem both inside and outside the arena, during games, and on their promos this s...2021-11-011h 12the linkE36 - Writing Music Books through Fan Experiences with Richard HoughtonWhat a fun story for how this episode came about, and my dad (of E15 fame, a fan favorite) can tell you a little bit more about it than I can, which we did in the intro! Congrats to pops on his 3rd appearance by the way, a feat to be celebrated.
Anyway, long story shorter, my dad was featured in a music book about the band Cream. The book documented hundreds of different fan's stories from seeing the band live over the years. It's not your normal narrative and biography of the band...2021-10-251h 08the linkE35: Texas forever a.k.a. the hangover specialIf you didn't hear, there were mass flight-cancellations across the country this week. Guess who has two thumbs and got caught up in all of it!? Why is it always thumbs? I have 2 of each of my fingers...
Anywho, I was forced to cancel the scheduled recording I had ready for this week because my travel arrangements were so screwed up after a bachelor party in Texas. You can imagine how PSYCHED we all were to have to change plans on the tail end.
Still, the show must go o...2021-10-1834 minthe linkE34: Pro Wrestling & AEW vs. WWE with John SilverJohn Silver is extremely over, and the fans know it.
He's a member of AEW (All Elite Wrestling), which is the hottest wrestling promotion in the world right now (yes, hotter than WWE, or NJPW since I said world and not country...still stands). John is part of the "Dark Order" in AEW which is not only one of the more popular groups in all of pro wrestling, but frankly is just the most fun and funny, in addition to the wrestling chops.
We also happen to be from the same town, and the same...2021-10-111h 09the linkE33: "About Last Night," Comedy, and Acting with Adam RayI was super psyched to have one of my favorite comedians on this week: Adam Ray. Throughout the pandemic I grew to be a huge fan of his stand-up, podcast, acting roles, and overall style. Lucky for me, and all of us, he's been riding a pretty nice hot streak through Hollywood lately.
Just recently, you can find Adam in:
"Young Rock" on NBC
"Hacks" on HBO Max
"Crossing Swords" on Hulu
"About Last Night" Podcast on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts (probably here)
"According to Jim" on Amazon Prime
And, of course...2021-10-041h 10the linkE32: The State of Movies & Summer Blockbusters with TJ TrimboliIf you're a fan of the pod, you know that E4, and E9, are true classics, with none other than my friend and film savant, TJ Trimboli. This time, in the midst of a lot of changes to the movie industry as a whole, through covid, streaming, and just a normal summer slate of movies, we wanted to do a deep dive into what the future of the industry is like, how things are changing, and where things are going.
Of course, the rest is jam packed with silliness, movie reviews, a sneak peak...2021-09-271h 20the linkE31: The Art of Magic & Performing with Frank DevilleYou think I can make an episode description appear?
*crosses arms and blinks*
This week I got to talk in depth about art, street performance, and most of all: magic.
I met Frank Deville out on the West Coast where I was lucky enough to stumble onto one of his magic shows on the Santa Monica pier. He blew my friends and I away, and I had to get him on the pod to talk more about it. While I wasn't totally sure what t...2021-09-201h 12the linkE30: Disney-Pixar Madness Bracket with Nikki CocoFirst of all, one of my dear friends Nicole, mother of my Goddaughter, refused to tell me what name exactly to list her as in the episode title, and as you'll hear, she loves "Coco," so...there you have it. She'll yell at me for this later, so you all better laugh.
This episode has been a long time coming, honestly even before I started the podcast.
Debates about which Disney/Pixar movies are best, are eternal, and evergreen. Somehow, we cut our way down to 16 (not easy), and d...2021-09-131h 13the linkE29: Top 10 Movies - Biggest Opening Weekends - with "10ish Podcast""10ish Podcast" is one of my favorite podcasts not named after parts of a chain-fence. Every week, they pick a top 10 list, of varying topics, for each of the two hosts to guess against one another. Can they stump their co-host? Will the audience be able to guess along? What will we find out that we didn't know before? It's honestly very fun every week, and super interactive, which I love.
Host Nick Emel was nice enough to come on and play in a road-game. We used his format, on my pod, and...well y...2021-09-061h 09the linkE28: Music, Sax, and Taylor Gang with Saxl RoseSaxl Rose is my homie.
I got some of his merch that said that (which you can order HERE, for a great cause, with some of the proceeds going toward a charity near-and-dear to Saxl's heart, which we talked about in the episode), and was hoping it came true after we kicked it on the podcast for an hour. Lucky me; it did.
Saxl Rose is one of the best modern saxophone players I've heard, and if you ask me, he's only just started to get rolling. He's already...2021-08-3059 minthe linkE27: Modeling & More (with a Dash of Philosophy) with Lindsey PelasWhat a privilege to have Lindsey Pelas on the podcast. Through some wild circumstances that we call life, I was able to meet Lindsey on a movie set, talk to her for a little while, and somehow get the stars to align and convince her (I don't think I begged...did I beg?), to come on and talk more about her rich, thoughtful, fun, and important outlook on life through the lenses of her job, personality, and popularity.
She is most definitely more than meets the eye, and that's already a lot to live up to for...2021-08-231h 11the linkE26: A Music Experience - @thesessioniglive with Christian James Hand (Pt. 2)If you haven't been keeping up, and haven't heard E25 yet (Pt. 1 of this double-album-podcast-experience) then thanks for coming, but I'll kindly direct you back to that one first, then you can come here and check out the finale. Have to get the full picture.
If you're here, and need a reminder:
Christian James Hand has had a storied and credentialed run with decades of experience in all facets of the music business. From radio, to producing, to performing, and now, to the coup de grace - @thesessioniglive
On his channel (which you...2021-08-161h 05the linkE25: A Music Experience - @thesessioniglive with Christian James Hand (Pt. 1)If you're a music lover in any capacity, this episode is a must-listen (and yes, I would say that about all of my episodes, but I really mean it this time, scout's honor).
Christian James Hand has had a storied and credentialed run with decades of experience in all facets of the music business. From radio, to producing, to performing, and now, to the coup de grace - @thesessioniglive
On his channel (which you absolutely should/have-to follow and watch), he takes one song per session, and breaks it...2021-08-0954 minthe linkE24: A Love Letter to OutkastDear Outkast,
I wrote you but you still ain't callin'...
...wait no...wrong letter...hold on...
Dear Outkast,
Can you at least think about a reunion? Maybe on the link podcast with Mike Szego?
Love,
Mike Szego, from the link podcast with Mike Szego
...Worth a try.
On most of my episodes so far, I've been either interviewing cool people that I find interesting, or reviewing mostly new stuff that has come out. This time, I wanted to give you a...2021-08-0247 minthe linkE23: Writing Children's Books & Investing with Professor Clark (STONKS)First book-writer on the pod! Professor Clark was nice enough to join me to talk about his new smash success children's book: "Stonks On The Moon"
It's a heart-warming allegory for the GME short-squeeze of 2021, and also happens to be about an adorable little ape named Stonks, who just wants to get to the moon with his dad.
There's plenty there for the kids to chew on, but also is a fun read for adults who are into the world of investing, the stock market, finances, reddit trends, and a...2021-07-2650 minthe linkE22: "Loki" & "Black Widow" with "15 Minutes of Marvel"Journey back into the MCU with us. The third MCU-centric episode on the link, and they do say third time's a charm, but for this episode lets say third time's an enchantment.
I HAD to bring back my friend Ethan from the "15 Minutes of Marvel" podcast to nerd out a little this week. Since the "Loki" season 1 (HYPE) finale has aired, and given us some time to digest, AND "Black Widow" has dropped both in theaters and on Disney+, we had to find a way to talk about both. SPOILER heavy, so listener beware...2021-07-1955 minthe linkE21: Would You Rather with the Sausage Kings of ChicagoI've been extremely lucky to have a group of friends for a very, very long time. As any modern group does, we have our own group chat that is CONSTANTLY being blown up at all hours of the day. That group chat is named the Sausage Kings of Chicago, and thus, we are the Kings. There are nicknames for each of us:
Matt = Paxton
Andrew = Porky
Steve = Abe Froman
Vinny = Ray Finkle
Tommy = Tezy
Josh = Shakes
James = Blaine
John = Chef
and I, of course, your host, Mike, am Mush (my luck isn't great, it is what it...2021-07-1247 min
Man ChatterEpisode 198- Mike SzegoThis episode Mike Szego from "The Link" Podcast joins us to talk sports, sitcoms, and Jay-z. Mike fit right in to our jokes and Ben's struggles with segues in podcasting. We talked about what got him started in podcasting, and his hate of Conor Mcgregor. Mike was absolutely awesome to have on the show! Hope you guys enjoy! Follow him on all social media @thelink_podcast and check out his awesome pod linktr.ee/thelink_podcast! Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/man-chatter5/message2021-07-121h 18the linkE20: Daily Dear Diary a.k.a. DDD1 a.k.a. Delta-3This week we went for something a little different. Rather than lining up one super-interesting fun interview style with a guest, I wanted to mix it up and record little mini-podcasts every day of the week. This way you get a bunch of different flavors, topics, moods, and aromas (just listen, it will make sense).
EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING is covered here, from fireworks to bald eagles to peppermint, DDD1 has it all.
Like this episode? Cool, share it, like it, listen again, call your cousin that you've been meaning to call for 2 years a...2021-07-0541 minthe linkE19: Visual Effects with Azra Alkan (VFX on Spider-Man, Space Jam 2)What an honor it was this week to sit down with Azra Alkan, who has climbed the ranks of visual effects artists in Hollywood, and whose career is blossoming more and more with every project that passes. If you want to be impressed, just listen to her talk, but if you want to be doubly impressed, check out her IMDB page which I gushed over in the intro because this list of projects deserves it.
We talked all about the process of effects, the teamwork, the collaboration, the highs, and the lows. From simple q...2021-06-281h 09the linkE18: The State of UFC & Combat Sports with Craig from 'Fight Night Picks'Finally, the time has come: After a decade working in sports, and three decades of loving them, I would regret not having sports-based episodes, so here's the first of them.
UFC, MMA, Boxing, and Combat Sports in general are a phenomenon that comes about weekly now, and yet has so many major differences from other sports that it can be hard to compare. With all of the big names and fights recently though, it felt like a good time to reach out to someone who knows the fight-game better than I, or 99% of the...2021-06-211h 17the linkE17: Aiming For Popularity? (Pose, Raya & The Last Dragon, Black Keys)This week I wanted to get back to some reviews, and make some recommendations to the listeners of things I watched/listened to lately. This episode has three of them, and they're all linked by a common theme: Is aiming for popularity justified in making creative choices and decisions, or does it have a way of poisoning the story you were trying to tell in the first place?
Popularity is a funny thing. In many ways, it signals success to people. Should that be the only goal though? Is it not also successful to...2021-06-1443 minthe linkE16: The Music Biz & Winning a Grammy with Dutch CramblittDutch Cramblitt isn't just my uncle, he's a conqueror in the music business, and boy has it paid off. Not only is he a treasure-trove of musical knowledge and facts, but he knows the ins-outs-and-in-betweens of the business side of things, which is always interesting to dissect and break down.
OH, and he's a co-founder of "Omnivore Recordings" who just won a damn GRAMMY!! It doesn't get much cooler than that...until I tell you that the album that won was by the legendary Mr. Rogers. "It's Such A Good Feeling: The Best of M...2021-06-0757 minthe linkE15: The Life & Tunes of Andy Szego, my dadTwo Szegos, One Pod. What could go wrong?
I love talking to my dad (and my mom...not leaving you out Ma! ...but she wouldn't do the pod, so here we are). Sometimes I forget how crazy of a life he's led, and I wanted the opportunity to share it with everyone. It's a personal look into our family history, but also packed with fun, random silliness.
From Auschwitz to disco hits, this is the story. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder what your top 5 Beatles' songs are, and y...2021-05-311h 16the linkE14: Anime, Manga, & Drawing with Steve CalandraThis week I was lucky enough to have another creative mind, artist, and fellow nerd on the pod. Steve Calandra is not only a friend, but the sole creator of "Space Pirate." It's a manga, but it's also a comic book, and it served as the launching-off point for a bigger discussion about how different art forms are labeled, the differences between them, whether that's fair or not, and if the distinctions even matter at all.
We got philosophical, but we also spent a chunk nerding out over "Dragon Ball," "Invincible," and more of...2021-05-2447 minthe linkE13: Stand-up Comedy with Katie OrchardI love to laugh. It may sound obvious, but it's odd to me that there aren't even more people into stand-up comedy like I am. Who doesn't love a good joke? Admittedly, I'm obsessive about it, but the good news is, I know Katie Orchard. Her and I go way back, and since we were together last, she has taken her talents to the West Coast, where she is a hilarious stand-up comedian in her own right. We talked about that, the process of stand-up itself, the challenges in a COVID-world, and just a few of our favorite comedians...2021-05-171h 26the linkE12: Animation, Film, and Goblin Poops with Tom BatesTom Bates is the animator/"goblin guy" for my favorite podcast, "Take Your Shoes Off" with Rick Glassman (seriously, click that, every episode is great, the quality is impeccable, and Tom's animations really take the pod to the next level...also Rick is a genius).
If you want a peek at some of Tom's work on TYSO, check out my Instagram HERE where I'll be sharing some of my favorite clips.
HERE, on the other side of things, is a much, much...MUCH more explicit example, but absolutely hilarious as well.
2021-05-1036 minthe linkE11: "Mortal Kombat" Old & New with Sal PennachioThe new "Mortal Kombat" movie is out on HBO Max, and has gotten some seriously mixed reviews. I wanted to dive into that, and see if we could land on a reasonable take. I could think of nobody better than my good friend Sal Pennachio (who is one of the few people that I can admit loves video games more than I do), to come on and try to hash out not only the new movie, but the two old movies from the 90s, and the games themselves, which were the impetus behind everything.
There's some fun...2021-05-031h 15the linkE10: "The Falcon & the Winter Soldier" Finale with "15 Minutes of Marvel"Another nerdy superhero episode! *cue audience cheer*
This week I was lucky enough to chat about "The Falcon & The Winter Soldier" with Ethan Simmie, host of the "15 Minutes of Marvel" podcast, of which I'm a big fan, and you should absolutely check out here (new episodes drop every Tuesday AND Friday):
Website: https://www.15minutesofmarvel.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/15minutemarvel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/15minutemarvel/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/15minutesofmarvel
We talked about the finale itself, the series as a whole, how it relates to real life, how it impacts the MCU moving forward, and just really...2021-04-261h 03the linkE9: Oscars '21 Roundup with TJ TrimboliTJ Trimboli of E4 fame was nice enough to come back and do a super-sized episode all about the best (are they?) movies this year. The Academy Awards are something that TJ and I both enjoy and hate at the same time, and you'll hear all about it. From the struggles this year due to COVID-19, to breaking down each Best Picture nom, to our own picks for each of the major awards, and some pure nonsense thrown in-between.
Follow TJ on Instagram @omgitstjtrimboli. Check out his hilarious and cool new Ultimate Movie Supercut YouTube video (subscribe t...2021-04-191h 56the linkE8: Shows Should Go Out On Top & "Shameless" FinaleI intended to do an entire episode on the "Shameless" (Showtime) Series Finale this week, but then as I started watching the final season, and taking notes on it, I had a million thoughts about why shows should just go out on top rather than dragging the corpse of a show around that was once good, and pumping it full of bad storylines just to get to the end. Can you tell yet that half of this episode (the whole thing tbh) is just going to be one long rant? Here goes nothing...
Follow...2021-04-1242 minthe linkE7: Videography, Career Milestones, and Motivation with Ronnie OcampoFull disclosure, I'm totally jealous of the things Ronnie has been able to do in his career so far. From working the Super Bowl, to the World Series, and trips across the pond in-between, he has cut his teeth in the videography world already, and has a bright future ahead that we talked plenty about. We ranged from all-time great sports-shots, to career paths, to music festivals, and even some philosophy thrown in there for good measure. It's a fun one with a few turns, so tune in.
Follow Ronnie's Buhay-Life Instagram HERE, and check out his...2021-04-051h 03the linkE5: "Justice League: The Snyder Cut" with Kelvin NgThe Snyder Cut was dope. That's a fact. Sure it was four hours, but we condensed most of it into a ~90 minute podcast for you to listen to, so there's the good news. Big thanks to Kelvin Ng (who not only is our second guest, but our second film-school grad to join the pod, and it shows) for joining me on this one and breaking it all down. Follow him on Instagram for some cool content and Aquaman Di Gio memes.
Also follow our Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to the pod, and rate, a...2021-03-221h 38the linkE4: Film School, Screenwriting, and more with TJ TrimboliFIRST GUEST ON THE POD!
In this episode we cover a lot of ground. What it's like going to film school, the ins and outs of screenwriting, and too many thoughts on movies to even count.
Many thanks to TJ for coming on, and to all of you for listening.
Oh, and a huge round of applause for Johnny the voice-over actor for coming on. You can find more of him @thelink_podcast on IG and Twitter.
Check out TJ's YouTube Channel - The Adventure Outpost & Movie Blog for some more fun...2021-03-151h 03the linkE3: "WandaVision" FinaleHooooo boy, our first Marvel episode. Hopefully first of many. HEAVY SPOILERS if you haven't finished WandaVision yet. On this episode we'll cover:
Where to find us on social! Twitter & IG are waiting for your follow, or shoot us an email: emailthelinkpodcast@gmail.com.
WandaVision finale reactions, thoughts, and notes.
Shows vs. Movies: is there a difference anymore?
Musical themes in the MCU.
MCU future on Disney+.
Excitement for next week!
Now hit play.2021-03-0543 minthe linkE2: "Nomadland" + Silly Music NotesThis week we deep dive into future Oscar winner "Nomadland" directed by Chloe Zhao, and starring Frances McDormand (available on Hulu). Plus, some notes on the music it inspired in me for good reasons and/or absolutely ridiculous reasons. 8.9/10 for the film, and 10/10 for my love for the bass and (SPOILERS) potential piano playing career.
Didn't know you cared about D'Angelo & The Vanguard/Roy Rogers chicken/terrible Italian pronunciations/Morrissey? You will now.2021-03-0148 minthe linkE1: "Judas & The Black Messiah" Movie + SoundtrackFirst episode! Welcome aboard.
To kick it off we'll link both sides of the same movie: Judas & The Black Messiah directed by Shaka King, starring Daniel Kaluuya, LaKieth Stanfield, and Danielle Fishback. First we'll breakdown the movie, then the accompanying album. Should I put my scores for each of them in the description? Maybe I'll make ya'll listen first. Anywho...2021-02-2151 min