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the Visual HistorianWalter Lyle, Youtuber, Photographer, Commercial Film Maker- we talk. :)Send us a textWalter Lyle is a photographer, YouTuber, and commercial filmmaker based in the Southeastern United States. I was intrigued by his YouTube videos that popped up on my feed because he is super relatable, likable, and filled with everyday common knowledge we all need about the photography world today. Neither of us cares about certain name brands because every tool has a purpose. This podcast introduction to Walter is educational, inspiring, and funny! He will definitely be a guest again in the near future. :)Check out Walter's YouTube Channel:
2025-10-151h 06
Flyover Film CountryHAIM - i quityou thought we were just a movie podcast, huh? think again: it's HAIM time! three jewish sisters with musical chemistry to put Fleetwood Mac to shame. and yes, this isn't just a whimsical foray into music journalism. olivia and i are huge, huge fans of HAIM, going all the way back to 2014 when they released Days Are Gone, their first album. remember that cover art, the three of them sitting posed in sync on lawn chairs in the sunshine? we share some fun clips from their best music videos with walter, who i don't think really ended up being...
2025-07-151h 07
This Day in Scottish HistoryApril 10 - Sandy Lyle wins The MastersFor More Events on This Day in Scottish History - https://bagtownclans.com/index.php/thisday/april-10/Welcome back to This Day in Scottish History. I'm your host, Colin MacDonald. Today, we delve into a moment that forever changed the landscape of Scottish sports: April 10, 1988, when Alexander Walter Barr Lyle—better known as Sandy Lyle—became the first Scottish and British golfer to win the prestigious Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. And if you’re curious about other fascinating events that happened on this day in history, be sure to check out my blog at bagtow...
2025-04-1005 minFlyover Film CountryBONUS EPISODE: How Walter and friends made an award winning short filmIn this bonus episode, Walter interviews Walker and Zac Walthall about their experiences creating the award-winning short film 'Squatter' for the 48-Hour Film Festival. They discuss the conception of the film, the writing process, the dynamics of shooting in a single day, and the challenges faced during production. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, maintaining morale on set, and the creative choices that shaped the final product. In this conversation, the speakers reflect on their experiences participating in a 48-hour film festival, discussing the challenges and lessons learned from directing, editing, and collaborating under tight time constraints. They...
2025-03-2640 minFlyover Film CountryOur Top 25 Anticipated Movies of 2025In this episode of the Fly Over Film Country podcast, hosts Isaac, Olivia, and Walter discuss their 25 most anticipated movies for 2025. They share personal anecdotes, engage in humorous banter, and explore various film concepts, including reboots, crime comedies, and unique narratives. The conversation flows naturally as they delve into their individual picks, highlighting the excitement surrounding upcoming films and the film community's shared passion for cinema. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into their excitement for upcoming films, discussing a variety of genres including Marvel, A24, horror, and action. They share their thoughts on specific movies, including 'Sinners...
2025-02-111h 00Flyover Film CountryGladiator 2 and WickedIn this episode, Isaac, Olivia, and Walter engage in a lively discussion about their recent movie experiences, including a shape scavenger hunt activity, their backgrounds, and a deep dive into the films Gladiator 2 and Wicked. They share their thoughts on the pacing, action sequences, and character development in Gladiator 2, contrasting it with the original Gladiator. The conversation also touches on the performances of Denzel Washington and other cast members, leading to a broader analysis of what makes a successful sequel. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the character development and political themes of a recent film, discussing the...
2024-12-3159 minFlyover Film CountryThe Wild Robot and revisiting Longlegs!Olivia, Walter, and Isaac delve into the world of film and television, focusing on the animated movies of 2024, particularly 'The Wild Robot.' They discuss the evolving portrayal of therapy and trauma in media, the trends in horror films, and how these themes resonate with audiences today. The trio shares their insights on storytelling, the impact of pop psychology, and the significance of found family in narratives, all while maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into their experiences and critiques of the film 'Long Legs,' exploring its themes, structure, and personal...
2024-11-0544 minFlyover Film CountryThe episode where we prove that Walter never has any idea what's going on in HollywoodAI wrote this description, what do y'all think:In this lively episode of Flyover Film Country, hosts Olivia, Walter, and Isaac dive into the world of film and television, focusing on the upcoming awards season. They share their excitement and predictions for the Oscars, engage in a fun game to categorize potential nominees, and explore various film themes and genres. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and insights into the film industry, making it an entertaining listen for movie enthusiasts. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various films, discussing their ratings, themes, and...
2024-10-2347 minFlyover Film CountryAlien: Romulus and the Little Rock 48 Hour Film FestivalJOIN US THIS SATURDAY AT THE ARKAST PODCAST FESTIVAL IN LITTLE ROCK!! And happy birthday, Olivia!Get your tickets to the Arkast Festival here: https://rb.gy/v32dneDo one of these f*****s ever pop out of your chest and have like a huge kill shot?That's probably one of the most vulgar episode descriptions I've ever written but it's relevant and you have to deal with it. We're joined by our friend and local film maker Walker Walthall to talk about Alien: Romulus AND the Little Rock 48 Hour Film Festival...
2024-09-101h 51Flyover Film CountryTWISTERZMovies are back !!!!! (They said for the fourth time this year)Also Walter IS in this episode, you just have to listen reaaaaal carefully for him.
2024-08-061h 11Flyover Film CountryFuriosa, The Acolyte, Reba McEntireThe boys are back in town! Or at least Isaac is back on the pod (eye roll). But we actually had some great conversation. First, we discuss some Letterboxd nerd news, then the dominance of Inside Out 2 at the box office (we said it made $39 million but it actually made a staggering $154!!!), then the complexity that is Furiosa, and finally, Walter had his magnum opus on the newest Star Wars series The Acolyte.
2024-06-182h 00Flyover Film CountryOlivia and Walter officially cast in Knives Out 3???Wherein Olivia and Walter COOK Isaac for an hour and a half in his absence.
2024-06-041h 26Flyover Film CountryMadame Web is Top Movie of the Year, Dune 2 Sucks??? Star Wars Time, BabyBULL WORM??? More like SAND WORM!!Walter is back and refused to let Olivia and Isaac talk about Dune: Part 2. For real though, this episode has one of the best cold opens of all time, so tune in, folks! Madame Web isn’t that bad! Remember Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Can you feel the cognitive dissonance yet?!
2024-03-061h 13
The Rest Is PRThe Rest Is...Archiving & Business HistoryThis week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the importance of archiving, and maintaining archives within both your personal and professional lives. This topic stemmed from Jacki purchasing some artwork which her husband, James, had mentioned he liked, only to discover that the artwork was previously owned by a woman by the name of Dione Guffey. Guffey, full name Dione Guffey Kenzer and married to Myron Kenzer, had worked for prominent advertising company J. Walter Thompson in the 1950s. Jacki discovered that she had also been painted by iconic artist Andy Warhol, but was unable to find further information having become...
2024-02-0935 min
(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World"If you're certified, you can get a license, and if you get a license, then you're set for your life!" - Kendra Morris - VeoliaAt the end of 2022, I discussed the silver wave the water sector is facing on that microphone. Well, sorry to start 2024 that way, but as Kendra will explain in a minute, that wave turned into a tsunami, and it's about time we learn how to surf it!So this week, I'm releasing two twin episodes, the one you're currently listening to - that's a great choice, stay here - and a conversation with Lyle King from Influx Search where we look at the water job market dynamics from a complementary perspective. So, if you...
2024-01-1901 min
(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the WorldS10E11 - New Year, New You, New Water Job?with 🎙️ Lyle King - Owner & Director at Influx SearchH2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.showMain Idea: The water industry faces a significant challenge in attracting and retaining talent, particularly due to a looming generational turnover and the evolving skill sets required in the era of digitization and automation. This challenge calls for a strategic approach in recruitment, focusing on not just acquiring new talent but also on retaining and developing existing employees.Influx Search: Influx Search is a global recruitment consultancy and headh...
2024-01-171h 06
(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the WorldTeaser - Lyle King - Influx SearchHappy New Year! With a new year comes statistically, for one-third of us, the urge to make good resolutions. If you're under 30, it's even more than half the people who make these good resolutions. In maybe or maybe not related news, 50% of people contemplate changing their careers, and two-fifths of them even contemplate so very openly. What does that mean. Well, if you're in a super sexy working field, that's great news: more people will want to join you. But the other side of that same coin is that if you're on the maybe...
2024-01-1703 minFlyover Film CountryI Still BelieveA week late is better than not at all, right? YEAH we're off schedule and YEAH Walter still isn't on this episode and YEAH we're doing the best we can. Give us money and then we can do this full time. Until then? Shut up and listen.Oh yeah anyway this episode is the next in our ongoing series on faith-based films, both good and bad. I Still Believe, based on the true story, is about the Christian singer and song-writer Jeremy Camp as he deals with great tragedy and how it intertwines with his faith and...
2023-10-1759 min
The Story ForgeHot Type - Beyond the WallI feel bookended this summer. We lost Walter back in July. In a rush. An emergency. Unexpected. This one was different. A known-known. He was old. A beautiful old boy. And ill. We knew it. But he kept on going. And loving life. But we knew it was coming. And it wasn't any easier knowing that.
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2023-09-1908 min
Flyover Film CountryHot RodI'm Isaac, and I like to party. I'm Olivia, and I also like to party. I'm Walter, and I, too, like to party. Time for Hot Rod, baby.
2023-09-071h 13Flyover Film CountryBARBIEoooooooooo BABY IT'S FINALLY HERE. We all (barely) survived the Barbenheimer weekend and we could not have loved it more. Spoilers ahead for this episode, but Olivia and Walter basically spent an hour gushing about Greta's new instant classic. They're also joined by LA ex-pat Whitney Butler, who gives some super interesting insight to the film industry in Hollywood!
2023-07-251h 07Flyover Film CountryIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - PLUS: The First Ever Mailbag!Movies are BACK. Ok, maybe they never left. And ok, maybe this movie isn't spectacular. And ok, maybe Walter doesn't watch movies. And ok, maybe Walter isn't even on this episode. But he DID produce it and he DID write this description. And he IS about to go make some taco salad.
2023-07-041h 30
The Story ForgeHot Type - The Unexpected GoodbyeThey say you don't get to choose your family, but you can choose your friends. And sometimes, out of the blue, unexpectedly, you find yourself needing to say goodbye. And it hurts. Deeply. Dog people get it. Not-dog people don't. But for my money, there is no truer, no more caring, more loving friend than your dog. We had to say goodbye to Walter this week. And I wanted to share everything that meant to me, with you.
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2023-06-2911 minFlyover Film CountryThelma & Louise"I want to put some distance between us and the SCENE OF OUR LAST GODDAMNED CRIME!"Did you know that Ridley Scott's best film was made in 1991 and won best screenplay at the 1992 Academy Awards? Did you know it features two ridiculously beautiful and funny performances from the indelible AND exquisite Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon? Did you know this is the first in a FOUR PART series on Flyover Film Girl Bosses??Thelma & Louise is a perfect film. Isaac said it, so it must be true. Olivia also believes it to be perfect, so...
2023-04-261h 25Flyover Film CountryFacing the Giants (2006)listen we recorded this really late at night a few hours before this episode went live. do you really think i'm going to spend any time at all writing a clever and quirky description for this episode AFTER i edited it? no. instead i used chat gpt to write the description this time. i won't edit it a single bit. let's see how it does:Welcome back to another episode of "Isaac, Olivia, and Walter walk into a podcast studio". Today, the trio is discussing the cinematic masterpiece that is "Facing the Giants" - a movie that...
2023-04-111h 19
Flyover Film CountryLeft Behind: The Movie (2000)Feel free to skip the first 15 minutes if you JUST want to hear Isaac, Olivia, and Walter dive right into one of the best movies ever created. A shame this didn't come out last year, because it absolutely would have made it into ALL of our top 10 movie lists of 2022.
2023-01-171h 07
Smarter ImpactShould America have houses of slaves? Neuroplasticity, cocaine & 20 years in jail | Meet Lyle Wildes, the real life Walter WhiteMeet Lyle Wildes, the real life Breaking Bad / Walter White, a philosophy professor that acquired a brain injury crashing his truck into a bridge, losing all empathy, becoming a drug dealer making synthetic cocaine, being arrested and spending twenty years in jail, enabling him to discover the key to reducing recidivism;85% of inmates have 3 or more ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) factors, compared with 7% of the general population that have 3 or less. And we can fix it before kids get to jail.Join us in this deep-dive into humanity, the brain and the link between Adverse C...
2023-01-021h 43
Flyover Film CountryLittle Women (2019)You're telling me these women are little? We're talking about our favorite Christmas movie, Greta Gerwig's 2019 masterpiece and book adaptation Little Women. Joined by a very special guest, Morgan Lyle!
2022-12-201h 13
Flyover Film CountryThe Conjuring (the night that the skeletons came to life)The bones are their MONEY, worms are their DOLLARS. Isaac and Walter talk about one of their favorite horror movies, James Wan's The Conjuring! Turn the lights off and listen to it by yourself bc we're gonna SPOOK YA
2022-10-311h 04
Flyover Film CountryOZARKIt's BOYS' night as Isaac and Walter have FIRED Olivia and she is no longer part of the podcast. Just kidding, she just hasn't seen Ozark. But she's missing out big time--we loved this show and had a lot of thoughts about it. Share your thoughts with us on Instagram and Twitter!
2022-09-091h 13
Flyover Film CountryMs. Marvel (Season 1 Recap)It's ladies night! Isaac and Walter took this one off to let Olivia and her good friend, Hannah Davison, talk about the latest MCU show, Ms. Marvel. What did you think of the show? Enjoyed Hannah's takes on this one? Good, because she's joining us on the next one for Thor: Love and Thunder!
2022-07-191h 27
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondLyle LovettToday on the show, we're welcoming Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, Lyle Lovett. Lovett follows in the footsteps of Texas troubadours like Guy Clark, Walter Hyatt, and Townes Van Zandt. In 1986, Lovett helped lay the foundation for the alternative country and Americana movements with his debut, self-titled album. Since then, he has continued to light up country music with a rich blend of country, big band, blues, folk, and jazz. All of those sounds are on display in 12th of June—his first new album in a decade. On today’s episode Lovett speaks to Bruce Headlam about...
2022-07-1257 min
Flyover Film CountryEverybody Wants Some!! (fixed audio)(Fixed audio -- this episode was first uploaded with an early draft by accident). Eric's final episode with FFC (although none of us knew at the time as Walter is uploading this episode late -- sorry)! Eric, Isaac, and Olivia talk about the 2016 sleeper hit, Everybody Wants Some!! You gotta have the two exclamation points or it doesn't count.
2022-05-291h 04
Flyover Film CountryEverybody Wants Some!!Eric's final episode with FFC (although none of us knew at the time as Walter is uploading this episode late -- sorry)! Eric, Isaac, and Olivia talk about the 2016 sleeper hit, Everybody Wants Some!! You gotta have the two exclamation points or it doesn't count.
2022-05-281h 04Flyover Film CountryWalter's Corner - Midnight Mass (special super secret episode)Walter couldn't be on the episode where we talked about Midnight Mass and he was going to absolutely explode if he couldn't talk about it so we let him have his own moment here. Give it a courtesy listen.
2022-05-0618 min
Flyover Film CountryMoonrise KingdomThis is top 3 Wes Anderson for SURE. And no, we won't be convinced otherwise. Join Isaac, Olivia, Eric, and Walter for another special love-themed episode in the month of love as we talk about Moonrise Kingdom, a modern classic coming-of-age/young romance film!
2022-02-201h 05
Flyover Film CountryMCU Roundup: Hawkeye, Episodes 5-6Over so soon? We made it! Hawkeye was a fun ride from start to finish, and we appreciate you watching along with us! Join Walter, Olivia, Isaac (for about 20 minutes) and our special guest Vic as we discuss the exciting finale to the Disney+ Original Series, Hawkeye. What's next for the MCU?
2021-12-241h 23
Flyover Film CountrySpider-Man: No Way HomeIt's finally here! The cinematic event of the year has come, and we could not be more excited to discuss Tom Holland and friends in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Find out if Isaac, Olivia, and Walter think it lives up to the hype in this special two-hour episode.
2021-12-182h 08
Flyover Film CountryMCU Roundup: Hawkeye, Episodes 3-4Only two more episodes of Hawkeye after this one! We've thoroughly enjoyed our time with Kate and Clint as they are now entangled with Echo, Jack Duquesne, and maybe Kingpin's introduction into the MCU? Join Olivia, Isaac, and Walter as we discuss the recent events of episodes 3 and 4 of the Disney+ Original, Hawkeye!
2021-12-091h 15
Flyover Film CountryNovember Movie News RoundupIs November already over?? Geez, that was fast. Anyway, join Isaac, Olivia, and Walter as we discuss the upcoming movies we're looking forward to in December (there are quite a few) as well as some movie news from the past month. Lots of laughs in this one!
2021-12-021h 00
Flyover Film CountryOctober Movie News RoundupBill Murray in the MCU? Jim Carrey in the MCU?? Walter hates the MCU??? In this October Movie News Roundup, Olivia and Isaac discuss the latest (and very tragic) headlines in film and TV, recommendations for the month of November, and spend a little time tempering each other's expectations for Chloe Zhao's upcoming Marvel entry, Eternals. Tune in for more!
2021-11-0351 min
Flyover Film CountryAlien (1979)Spooktoberfest ends with a bang with the 1979 sci-fi horror classic that started it all: Alien! Olivia, Isaac, and Walter do a deep dive on this incredible film and talk about the prominent themes, production quality, and subsequent sequels of Alien. Do yourself a favor and check this one out!
2021-10-271h 29
Flyover Film CountryHalloween (1978)Happy Spooktober! Isaac, Olivia, Eric, and Walter break down the classic John Carpenter horror film, Halloween (1978). Lots of laughs, scares, and trivia await you in this episode, so settle in and listen... if you dare.
2021-10-011h 26
Flyover Film CountryShang-ChiWhile Macau may not be a flyover city, the Flyover crew still got together to talk about the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Featuring Isaac, Olivia, Eric, and--wait a new producer?! We welcome Walter, our new producer and podcast host! This is a hilarious and insightful episode that you won't want to miss. Oh, and did we mention it's our longest one to date? See you on the other side!
2021-09-071h 53Flyover Film CountryAnimationEric and Olivia join forces for the first time in Flyover Film Country history to discuss their mutual love of animation.
2021-09-011h 32
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN04 - Clinical Trials in Skin Cancer, Professor Mark Shackleton & Dr Megan LyleOverview: In this episode we learn what a clinical trial is, how they are developed and why they are so important. We also learn about participating in clinical trials, factors to consider and what the process is to get involved.
Speakers:
Prof Mark Shackleton is the Director of Oncology at Alfred Health, a Professor of Oncology at Monash University, a Victorian Cancer Agency Clinical Research Fellow and Chair of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Ltd. After training in medical oncology and at the Ludwig Institute in Melbourne, he undertook PhD studies at the Walter and...
2021-08-2934 min
Flyover Film CountryNapoleon DynamiteOn June 11, 2004, Napoleon Dynamite was released in six theaters after a premiere at Sundance Film Festival. It went on to become one of the most iconic indie films of all time, not to mention a cult classic film. Quoted and loved by millions, Isaac and Olivia among them, the film has transcended American culture and remains timeless, relatable, hilarious, and an inspiration to young filmmakers. This is the most any of the Flyover Film Country co-hosts has laughed on-mic.
2021-08-071h 09
Flyover Film CountryJuly Movie News RoundupJuly has come and gone, and so has some major news in Hollywood! Tune in to hear updates from the team regarding Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit with Disney regarding the release of Black Widow, the incredible lineup of films for October, and 9 films to see (or avoid) this August!
2021-08-0258 min
Flyover Film CountryLoki Season One RecapLoki, Sylvie, Mobius, Renslayer, and He Who Remains. And an Alligator Loki?! Flyover Film Country dives into the first season of Loki, spoilers and all, examining what made this series better than its predecessors. Not only does the season finale move the universe of all our favorite heroes forward in shocking fashion, we are introduced to the new big baddie, and buckle up, because nothing can prepare us for Kang.
2021-07-181h 07
Flyover Film CountryBlack WidowAin't it good to be back in theaters??? Isaac and Olivia break down the newest Marvel movie, including the dynamite cast, best moments, whether Florence Pugh runs away with the whole movie, and director Cate Shortland's impressive crafting of this Bond-Mission Impossible-esque MCU entry.
2021-07-121h 25
Flyover Film CountryMovie News Roundup: June 2021Release updates! Casting calls! New trailers! Visit Cancel Corner to hear three definitely qualified opinions on the latest Hollywood scandals! Hear about the latest developments in show business in the second Movie News Roundup!
2021-07-071h 26Flyover Film CountryNashville (1975)Do you love country music? Sure you do!...maybe. What about politics? What about politics AND country music? Robert Altman's Nashville has both. Set in the summer of 1975, this Oscar-winning classic captures the lives of 24 different characters in the days leading up to a political convention in the Athens of the south. Featuring incredible directing, storytelling, costumes, set design and characters, Nashville is an American classic you do not want to miss!
2021-07-0357 minFlyover Film CountryThe Outsiders (1983)This episode, the Flyover Film Country club goes toe-to-toe with the socs AND the greasers: it's Francis Ford Coppola's The Outsiders! This novel-turned-classic coming-of-age tearjerker was the birth of many famous actor's careers: Rob Low, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, and Tom Cruise. Tune in to hear more!
2021-06-261h 03
Flyover Film CountryGod's Not Dead (Flyover Essentials)Please take a piece of paper and write three simple words: "God is dead." Flyover Film Country is taking you back to the golden age of 2014 and Pure Flix's smash Christian movie hit. In this continuation of our Flyover Essential Viewing series, the crew breaks down the many, many subplots of this absolutely bonkers movie, the issues of depicting Christians, atheists, immigrants, academics and journalists, and why this movie is actually a sermon and not really a movie.
2021-06-051h 02
Flyover Film CountryMovie News Roundup: May 2021At the beginning of each month, Eric, Olivia and Isaac will hop on to rattle off the month's major goings-on in Hollywood and keep it real. None of that Hollywood fluff, just real, raw, entertainment industry reporting. Sort of. May had some WILD stories, such as the shocking revelation of Ellie Kemper's (The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) association with the KKK, and Sony's casting of Aaron Taylor Johnson as Kraven the Hunter (the Spider-Man villain). These monthly roundups will also include economic reports of the film industry's recovery from the pandemic, discussion of major casting news, and much much...
2021-06-0352 min
Flyover Film CountryStop Making Sense, Bring It On, Tigertail: Co-Host's PickIsaac chose the legendary concert documentary from Jonathan Demme and the Talking Heads Stop Making Sense. Eric chose the sweet, sad, and moving immigrant experience film Tigertail. Olivia chose Peyton Reed's cheer-cult classic Bring It On. Everyone watched the other's recommended flick. Let the discussion begin!
2021-05-301h 22
Flyover Film CountryOne Year of Flyover Film CountryFrom beginning the pod in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic with an affectionate homage to Scott Pilgrim to our latest episode of True Grit, it has truly been our JOY to make fun, dumb, and intensely-discussed episodes about movies, film and TV. In this recap of the last year, Isaac, Eric and Olivia discuss what's ahead for the show, Amazon's hit series Invincible, the epic Pitt/Hanks/DiCaprio showdown, Pacific Rim, and soooooooooooooo much more. :)
2021-05-241h 26
Flyover Film CountryFlyover Essential Viewing: True Grit (2010)True Grit (the Coen Brother's 2010 version) is not only superior to the 1969 adaptation featuring John Wayne, it is a masterpiece of filmmaking and one of the best westerns ever. Not only that, it is one of the best flyover country movies, set in Arkansas and filmed in Texas. Eric and Olivia's hometown of Fort Smith is a primary location in the movie, and Little Rock is mentioned as well. In this episode, the team discusses the hysteria of Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld's uncanny performance as a young actress, and of course, Roger Deakin's amazing cinematography.
2021-05-1558 minFlyover Film CountryJuno (Flyover Essentials)Grab your hamburger phones and get ready to dial in for our third Flyover Essentials episode: the 2007 hit indie film, Juno! Eric, Olivia, and Isaac discuss the portrayal of teen pregnancy, the fraught reality of brokenness in families, the depiction of high school in the movie, and the politicization of the film. Tune in to hear more!
2021-05-0154 min
Flyover Film CountryThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 4-6: MCU LayoverDid you see any of that coming?? Captain America's new suit, or John Walker breaking bad and killing that one guy?? Or JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS joining the MCU?? Tune in to hear Isaac and Olivia's recap of episodes 4-6, expectations for the future of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, and more!
2021-04-261h 13Flyover Film CountryColumbusColumbus is the name of a real city in Indiana renowned for its post-modern architecture and public art. The film is director Kogonada's debut and stars John Cho and Haley Lu Richardson. A coming-of-age drama featuring two very different character grappling with life, loss, and love in a strange mecca of gorgeous architecture. Trivia: This episode was also recorded during the incredible Gonzaga-UCLA comeback game on April 3rd, 2021.
2021-04-1755 min
Flyover Film CountryThe Academy Awards ExplainedIsaac, Eric and Olivia tackle the monster of a topic that is the 2021 Academy Awards. Beginning with a brief history of the ceremony's origination in the 1930s, they dive into the pros and cons of awarding art and the inevitability of overlooking worthy creators.
2021-04-141h 04
Flyover Film CountryThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 1-3: MCU LayoverBesides the harsh techniques utilized by Dr. Raynor, Isaac and Olivia break down the latest three episodes in the most recent world-famous Marvel Cinematic Universe installment, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Set a couple months after the events of Avengers: Endgame, the series picks up with Sam Wilson (Mackie) giving up the shield of Captain America. Olivia and Isaac discuss the way this series is approaching the topic of being black in the MCU. John Walker, the second Captain America (the great Wyatt Russell), is a two-time purple heart recipient and a true American hero, although he is n...
2021-04-041h 09Flyover Film CountryFlyover Essential Viewing: Dazed & ConfusedWe're kicking off our new miniseries! Flyover Essential Viewing are movies that everyone in the south, or places oft-forgotten by Hollywood. Dazed & Confused is writer-director Richard Linklater's love letter to the last day of school and the first day of summer, 1973. Matthew McConaughey's debut performance as David Wooderson, countless shenanigans, and timeless quotes can be found in this cult-classic. Tune in to hear more!
2021-04-0357 min
Flyover Film CountryMudMud is about two boys - Ellis and Neckbone who find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River. They form a pact to help him reunite with his lover and escape. Set against the near-mythic backdrop of the Mississippi River, Nichols’ love letter to Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer is his most lighthearted movie, and also his most successful. This is the final entry in the Midnight Podcast mini-series in which Eric, Isaac and Olivia discuss snakes, southeast Arkansas, and MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY.
2021-03-2757 min
Flyover Film CountryMCU Layover: WandaVision Series FinaleAfter the startling reveal that Olivia is the true Scarlet Witch, Isaac dives into his many qualms with the final two episodes of WandaVision. It doesn't look like there will be a second season, but this first Marvel TV show bridges gaps to Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness as well as Captain Marvel 2. Tune in to hear more!
2021-03-081h 20Flyover Film CountryMidnight SpecialMidnight Special is Jeff Nichol's 2016 sci-fi homage to Spielberg featuring a super-powered child, a protective father, and Adam Driver as a charming NSA agent. Released the same year as his Oscar-nominated civil rights drama Loving, Midnight Special is Nichols’ most ambitious and personal movie and strangely, his least successful. Nichols has stated in interviews that this was his least well-executed story and that he wrote it with a chip on his shoulder. Olivia, Eric and Isaac discuss this intense action movie, the story that Nichols was in the running to direct Aquaman, and A Quiet Place Part 3.
2021-03-0654 minFlyover Film CountryLoving with Adena WhiteWelcome to Flyover Film Country’s third episode in the Jeff Nichols miniseries! Loving is a retelling of the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a white man and a black woman whose resilient marriage caused the historic 1967 supreme court decision to overrule all state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Adena White, Founder and Chief Storyteller for Blackbelt Media joins the crew for a discussion of this incredible moment in history and the touching portrayals of Mildred and Richard Loving, played by Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga.
2021-02-2059 min
Flyover Film CountryWandaVision: Episodes 4-6 RecapOlivia and Isaac regroup to share their thoughts on the truly excellent fourth, fifth, and sixth episodes of Marvel's WandaVision. Join them during this layover to muse on the accuracy of the Spider-Man 3 rumors featuring Maguire and Garfield, chat about how Pietro Maximoff is back from the dead (?), and hear some slight technical difficulties threaten to derail the entire recording. Thankfully, the production was saved. It truly seemed like a Westside sort of glitch in the hex. Take a listen, and be sure to share with anyone you know who loves Marvel!
2021-02-151h 22Flyover Film CountryTake Shelter"Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself." Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Shea Whigam, and Ray McKinnon star in Jeff Nichols' second feature film, paranoia-thriller Take Shelter. The movie was widely praised at Cannes, Sundance, and the Deauville film festivals. Eric, Olivia and Isaac continue their foray into the filmography of the Arkansan director with Olivia's insight into Curtis' schizophrenia. Eric and Isaac debate what the epic final moments of the film really mean, and share tidbits of behind-the-scenes trivia.
2021-02-0658 min
Flyover Film CountrySundance 2021: The Films We Watched!Sundance 2021 premiered online for the public to attend, and Eric, Olivia and Isaac watched Censor, Try Harder!, I Was a Simple Man, R#J, Writing with Fire, and First Date were the films they got to experience. Isaac pawns off one of his screenings to an unenthused Eric, Olivia gushes on a heartrending documentary of female reporters in India, and Eric shares his personal connections to his two screenings. Join us for our first attendance of Sundance 2021: virtual still counts!
2021-02-021h 07
Flyover Film CountryWandaVision: Episodes 1-3 RecapOlivia and Isaac have a layover in Westview (true location unknown), reviewing the latest 3 episodes from the new Disney+/Marvel show WandaVision, and discussing the latest Marvel news and releases for 2021. The MCU is getting bigger and bigger, and it's surprisingly perfect to start the new journey with our favorite cyborg and witch. Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen are both provided ample opportunity to showcase their acting prowess in these first three throwback episodes reminiscing The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Love Lucy, and Leave it to Beaver.
2021-01-2350 min
Flyover Film CountryOne Night in Miami... Redeye EpisodeWe're stepping off the plane at Wilcox Field and headed to the Hampton house for One Night in Miami... in our earliest recorded episode ever, we kick off conversation with some 6:30am banter and then head to the tarmac to take flight into discussion about Amazon Prime's latest hit. The film is based on a play by Kemp Powers, writer of Disney+'s Soul, and directed by the fabulous Regina King. It's about a fictional encounter of a real-life night wherein Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Cassius Clay, and Jim Brown argue for the whole night, and it's just as...
2021-01-1844 minFlyover Film CountryShotgun Stories"This is one empty-ass town. If I owned this town, I'd sell it." Flyover Film Country embarks on its first filmography mini series: the movies of director Jeff Nichols! A Little Rock native, Nichols and his small team filmed Shotgun Stories in southeast Arkansas around Keo, Scott and England in 2006. According to Nichols, Michael Shannon was always the actor in mind to play Son Hayes. Weeks after Nichols cold-called the actor to share his vision for the film, an impressed Shannon read the script and joined the cast. Eric, Olivia and Isaac discuss this incredible debut, brimming with s...
2021-01-161h 02
Flyover Film CountryteneT and Christopher Nolan's Best Films: Layover EpisodeTenet is here, after three delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the rollout of HBO Max, and all the while Christopher Nolan believed that this movie could save the theater-going experience. Eric and Isaac discuss their first impressions of the time-bending Tenet, subtitles (you really need subtitles for this thunderous movie), and share their top five Nolan movies like Dunkirk, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and The Prestige. Also, get an inside scoop on the little-known Nolan brother who is strangely similar to Guy Pearce's character in Memento!
2021-01-131h 18Flyover Film CountryFlyover Film Country Presents: Our Top 10 Movies of 2020Happy new year to Flyover Film Fans only! In this episode, the three co-hosts take a look back on the craziest year of the century and the movies that improved on it. From Tiger Kings and Portraits to multiple Spike Lee flicks, the films selected by Olivia, Eric, and Isaac reflect a diverse range of stories from 2020 and beyond. Tune in to hear our Tenet joke, too. It's meta.
2021-01-021h 05
Flyover Film CountryWonder Woman 1984: Layover Episode #1Introducing: Layover Episodes from the Flyover Film Crew! These bonus episodes will capture commentary on immediate pop culture moments, breaking news in entertainment, and other noteworthy events and media outside of the normal mini-series. Tune in to Layover Episode #1 for the team's average rating of WW1984, critiques of the screenplay, praise for Gal Gadot and Pedro Pascal's performances, and an intense discussion of what they would wish for.
2020-12-281h 17Flyover Film CountryA Very Merry Flyover Film Holiday Special"I got a machine gun... Ho-Ho-Ho!" In this episode, the Flyover team takes a break to discuss their top 5 favorite Christmas movies. But do Eric, Olivia and Isaac even enjoy Christmas movies to begin with?? Tune in for a hotly contested argument surrounding Love Actually, a niche recommendation from Eric, and of course... Die Hard. Merry Christmas, everyone!
2020-12-241h 06Flyover Film Country2020: A Cinematic Year of Disappointment (Directed by Quentin Tarantino)2020 has been a doozie, ya'll. In this episode, Eric, Olivia, and Isaac discuss the toll COVID-19 took on Hollywood this year, sharing a general timeline of significant events in the film industry. Want to know which blockbuster's delay proved to be the first domino leading to other release delays? Curious about what the next series will be, and the next giveaway? Tune in for these answers, and more!
2020-12-1256 minFlyover Film CountryA Conversation with Todd Greenlee of Homefront PicturesThis episode continues our mini-series chatting with film professionals both in Hollywood and right in our backyard. Todd Greenlee of Homefront Pictures joins us to share his experience as a production assistant on movies like Bright, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Girls Trip, and Trumbo. He and his brother Alex are in post-production on their new movie All Eyes, which Todd directed and Alex wrote. The horror flick features a disgraced podcast host whose new story puts him in the path of a terrifying monster. We had a blast discussing the difference between filming in LA and Todd's home...
2020-11-211h 02Flyover Film CountryFlyover Filmmakers: "A Violent Storm" Cast and Crew Interview & Working in HollywoodThings look different in this episode as Flyover Film Show takes you to beautiful downtown Little Rock Arkansas, filming location for "A Violent Storm". This powerful short was recently named a San Francisco Independent Short Film Festival official selection, as well as an official selection of the Independent Shorts Awards. Director Timothy Barnett, cinematographer Brad Fugere, and leading man Eric Watts discuss what it takes to turn the dream of making a film into reality, inspiration in each of their unique roles, and how spoken word informs the story and theme. Later, we're joined by two residents of Flyover...
2020-11-071h 14Flyover Film CountryWatchmen Episode 5: Nothing Ever Ends: Top Five Moments & Casting Nite Owl II for Watchmen S2Dr. Manhattan said, "Nothing ever ends." Well, he wasn't talking about our series covering Watchmen: this is the last episode in our mini-series. The masterful HBO show gets reviewed as Eric, Isaac, and Olivia review their top five moments from the Watchmen universe, including Zack Snyder's 2009 film, Alan Moore's graphic novel, and the 2019 HBO series. We also cut loose a little bit! You'll hear the gang give their dream casting for an older version of Nite Owl II, an ad read from a guest who was supposed to be killed by Dr. Manhattan, and Eric and Isaac's love of...
2020-10-2458 minFlyover Film CountryWatchmen Episode 4: God, Religion and Giant Blue MenWatchmen grapples with nearly every difficult topic, and this episode finds our three hosts unraveling the series' thoughts on God, religion, and philosophy. Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, and Laurie Blake all have different takes. Amazon's The Boys also gets a bunch of coverage as there are interesting parallels between S1E5 featuring the "Believe Expo" and Olivia's personal experience with religion.
2020-10-1055 minFlyover Film CountryWatchmen Episode 3: Politics, Police, Government InterferenceEpisode 3 continues the team's dive down the rabbit hole of weighty themes found in the HBO Watchmen mini-series, this time tackling the politics of the story. And boy is there a lot to discuss. We didn't get to all of it, but Regina King's masked alter ego Sister Night is discussed (and the logic of masked cops in general), as well as police accountability, and the overall sentiment that this iteration of Watchmen was "too political." Also, we discuss Kurosawa's Throne of Blood briefly (what an ending to a movie!!!!!)
2020-09-2658 min
Flyover Film CountryWatchmen Episode 2: Tulsa, Greenwood Massacre, and the Abar FamilyEpisode 2 finds the Flyover trio diving into the gritty, ugly, uncomfortable topic of racism and how HBO's Watchmen addresses it in 2019. The series' inclusion of reparations in Tulsa as a response to the Tulsa race massacre of 1921 is a fascinating realization of the concept.
2020-09-1755 minFlyover Film CountryFlyover Film Show Presents: HBO's Watchmen (Graphic Novel, #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, Racistchach)Flyover Film Show is taking off to the land of... 2019 Tulsa Oklahoma? That's right, it's time for HBO's Watchmen! We cover the history and accolades of the graphic novel source material, the 2009 Zack Snyder vision, and Damon Lindelof's sublime continuation of the alternate universe.
2020-08-2948 minFlyover Film CountryThe Seventh Evil Episode: "Where Are They Now?" (Subtitle: Scott Pilgrim Forever)In the last discussion of the movie, Isaac, Olivia, and Eric discuss the cast and what they have done since Scott Pilgrim. There's even talk of them reprising their roles for an animated series. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we hope you stick around for our next series, HBO's Watchmen. First episode debuts on August 29th!
2020-08-1346 minFlyover Film CountryBest of Frenemies: Top 5 Characters of Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldIn the Scott Pilgrim vs. the Pod penultimate episode, Olivia, Isaac, and Eric team up and share their top 5 characters from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Isaac zags hard on his #2 pick, Eric takes a stand for Rian Johnson's sci-fi flick Looper, and Olivia breaks out her therapy training to analyze a character.
2020-07-2547 minFlyover Film CountryScott Pilgrim vs. the Guild: Ranking the Evil ExesEpisode 5 is the big-time debut of our first guest, Eric Pham! Other than attending high school with Olivia, Eric also shares the honor of being a University of Central Arkansas Alumnus with your Flyover Film Show co-hosts. The three of them list their top five evil exes in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and there is a striking similarity between two lists in particular. Amazon's The Boys is also discussed, particularly the episode satirizing prosperity-gospel mega-churches. It's good stuff. :)
2020-07-1143 minFlyover Film CountryThe Soundtrack of Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldOlivia and Isaac explore the soundtrack of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, including the comic creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and director Edgar Wright's love of music. They then go battle of the bands style with their individual top tens of the best songs in the movie!
2020-06-2742 minFlyover Film CountryScott Pilgrim vs. the ComicsBryan lee O'Malley's best-selling comics are the basis for the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Olivia and Isaac break down how the two are similar and different and also get on a gripping tangent regarding supporting local libraries.
2020-06-1343 minFlyover Film CountryScott Pilgrim's Reception vs. the World of 2010In the second episode in the Scott Pilgrim series, Olivia and Isaac take a trip down memory lane to ten years ago when the film released and try to determine exactly why the movie bombed at the box office. Exploring the world of 2010 has a lot of laughs and vivid memories.
2020-05-3038 minFlyover Film CountryFFS Introduction: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World In the first episode of Flyover Film Show, co-hosts Isaac and Olivia share the vision of the show: the perspective of movies and Hollywood from two people living in the south. This episode is an introduction to the show itself and an overview of the first series: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. They talk about the first time they saw it and read some testimonies (both positive and negative) of the movie from their friends and family.
2020-05-1639 minFlyover Film CountryComing Soon To A Flyover State Near YouFlyover Film Show is a podcast about movies from the perspectives of two people who live in places oft-forgotten by Hollywood. We keep up with the goings-on in Hollywood but remain very much grounded in midwest America. And although we can’t just up and move to LA, we can still share our love for movies with our friends and neighbors. Olivia Clement and Isaac Sims are your cohosts!
2020-05-0701 min
The Studio with Justin R. Cary || Come on in.Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half or "We Must Die if we Want to Live" (Walter J. Ong)Join me from the car rider pickup line as we discuss more of Orality and Literacy, some music theory and more!
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"Golden Gate" by Tyler Lyle, from "The Floating Years"
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2020-03-0218 min
After The GridironEP 49: Interview With NFL 100 All-Time Team Member Walter JonesWalter had an illustrious career, playing 13 seasons in the NFL all with the Seattle Seahawks. He was a late bloomer, not starting to play football until his freshman year in highschool. He developed into a great player, but his grades held him back from the top schools. Florida State is where he wanted to go and they had mutual interest in him. They helped him to find a Junior College to attend to improve his grades. He spent 2 years at Holmes Community College and then transferred to FSU after that. His year at FSU was one where he rotated with 2...
2019-12-1649 min
SoccerLyle Foster looking forward to teaming up with Thiery HenryOrlando Pirates striker Lyle Foster says he is looking forward to working with the legendary Thierry Henry when he joins French Ligue 1 division team Monaco next season. Henry recently joined the struggling team after working with the Belgium national team at the FIFA world cup in Russia this year. Foster went for the trials early this year and impressed the Monaco technical team. The youngster has not featured recently in the Pirates team that has just reached the Telkom knockout Cup final. He says he has not been training consistently due to the matric examinations. Pirates will return to CAF...
2018-11-2803 min
USModernist Radio - Architecture You Love#22/Modernism Week: Alan Hess & Janice LyleHost George Smart reports from February's Modernism Week in Palm Springs, the Mecca for all things Modernist! He spoke poolside from the Hotel Skylark with keynote speakers from the week. Alan Hess is a journalist, historian, architect, and author with 19 books specifically addressing mid-century modernism and countless appearances in architecture documentaries. He's the Samuel L. Jackson of architecture movies! Janice Lyle is the Director of Operations for Sunnylands Center and Gardens, known as the "Western White House" or "Camp David West" as a secure facility established by Walter and Leonore Annenberg for internationally significant meetings. Like...
2017-03-2040 min