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Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 373: LOOK OUT FOR ME (QUICK CUTS: VOL. 9)Our co-host, Ryan Jiminez returns for a quick but eventful podcast! Tune in as we chat about: MMPR, Barry Jenkins, Alex Garland, MEET THE PARENTS, GTA 6, John Cena, CONSTANTINE 2, BRING HER BACK, FRIDAY THE 13th, TURNSTILE, DEAFHEAVEN, and more. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for updated content. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2025-06-0748 min
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 371: ANARCHY IN THE SLC! ( SLC PUNK! 98’ Film Review)In this episode, Wesley Swanson and Chris Pawlak sit down to discuss one of Matthew Lillard’s best roles, with a retrospective look back on ‘SLC PUNK!’ Tune in for over an hour of pop culture news and recommendations. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson. Dedicated to the memory of: Rafael Lopez & Mex.2025-05-022h 21
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 368: NEXT TIME CALL AAA (BREAKDOWN 97’ Film Review)Chris Pawlak returns to the show for a fast and efficient movie review for 1997’s ‘BREAKDOWN.’ + Tune in for tons of pop culture news updates as well as recommendations for both, the TV and Film world! Thanks for listening and be safe out there! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2025-02-131h 34
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 367: MR. MIDNIGHT & THE SWEEPS WEEK INCIDENT (LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Film Review)In this episode, we sat down to have a quick chat about the sleeper hit film, ‘LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.’ We also discuss; ‘THE FACULTY’ Reboot, WWE’s ‘ROYAL RUMBLE 2025’, the ‘TERRIFIER’ Franchise controversy, amongst a handful of other amusing topics. We hope you continue to enjoy this show and stay safe out there! Thank you for listening. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2025-02-071h 16Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 366: RACE ME TO HEAVENHere is our first episode recorded in the new year of 2025; join us as we discuss ‘NOSFERATU’ and ‘SMILE’ 1 & 2 + a whole lot more! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2025-01-1742 min
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 365: BEST OF 2024 (Annual Highlights in Film)Here is our annual ‘BEST OF 2024’ episode where we chat about everything we loved in the world of film from this past year! Featuring our friend and favorite local projectionist, Mr. Chris Pawlak. Happy New year to all and continue to be safe as we enter 2025! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2025-01-022h 47
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 364: HOLIDAY IN PURGATORY (IN BRUGES 08’ Film Review)Here is one of our special holiday episodes, where we chat about a little 2008 film called, ‘IN BRUGES.’ Featuring the voice of our favorite local projectionist, Mr. Chris Pawlak. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-12-311h 35
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 363: JOURNEY INTO DOOM (APOCALYPSE NOW 79’ Film Review)Chris Pawlak and Wesley Swanson sit down to discuss one of the greatest films of all time…Hit that play button to hear all about the making of 1979’s ‘APOCALYPSE NOW.’ Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-12-312h 18
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 362: REFLECTING ON A MODERN TRILOGY (HALLOWEEN HANGOVER November 2024)Here is our long lost Modern HALLOWEEN Trilogy episode. Dive in to hear our thoughts on director, David Gordon Green’s perspective on some classic horror characters. Mixed & edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-12-251h 31
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 361: THEY’RE COMING TO GET YOU, WESLEY (NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 68’ Film Review)Come hangout with us as we revisit one of the most influential horror film’s ever made. Chris & Wes not only chat about 1968’s ‘NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD’ but they also breeze through tons of exciting upcoming movie news, as well as recommendations! Stay safe and keep being spooky all year around. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-11-082h 08
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 360: JILL’S AMERICA (ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST 68’ Film Review)Join us as Wes & Chris return to the studio with a review for 1968’s ‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST.’ + Pop culture news and weekly recommendations. Thanks for listening! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-11-042h 38
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 359: THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN’ (IN A VIOLENT NATURE Film Review)Join Wes & Ryan as they review the new horror film, ‘IN A VIOLENT NATURE.’ Stay creepy and be safe this October! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-10-1948 min
Drop Da Mic.Episode 358: COMMUNICATION IS KEY (ARRIVAL 2016 Film Review)Please join us as we head into fall and say goodbye to our Summer of Sci-fi programming with a review for 2016’s ‘ARRIVAL.’ Tune in for tons of perspective on current pop culture news as well as film and television recommendations. Thank you for listening! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-10-012h 26
Drop Da Mic.QUICK CUTS: VOL. 7 with Ryan JiminezWe are back with a new Quick Cuts episode to help everybody gear up for spooky season! Tune in as we chat about tons of pop culture news as well as movies we’ve loved so far this year. Thank you for listening and stay safe out there! Edited and mixed by: Wesley Swanson.2024-09-231h 07
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 357: RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE (PREDATOR 87’ Film Review)Another addition to our SUMMER OF SCI-FI programming for 2024, please join us as we discuss everything about the original ‘PREDATOR’ film + a whole lot more! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson2024-09-022h 39
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 356: SLIPPIN’ INTO DARKNESS (THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 1980 Film Review)Here is our ‘SUMMER OF SCI-FI’ retrospective special for ‘THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.’ We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more sci-fi content coming very soon! Mixed & edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-08-032h 43
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 355: JOURNEY INTO THE SHIMMER (ANNIHILATION 2018 Film Review)Join us as we drop back into the swing of things with a quick review for 2018’s ‘ANNIHILATION’. We have now began our decent into the Summer of Sci-fi, stay tuned for our next review where we discuss, ‘THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.’ Segment arrangements by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed & edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-07-141h 01
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 354: GASOLINE DREAMS (Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior 81’ Film Review)In this episode we sat down with local projectionist, Mr. Chris Pawlak. Join us as we revisit and discuss everything about 1981’s ‘MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR’. We also have tons of news bits and weekly recommendations for everyone to check out; and stay tuned for our next episode where we will review 2018’s ‘ANNIHILATION.’ Segment arrangements by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-06-171h 44
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 353: THEY LIVE, WE SLEEP (THEY LIVE 1988’ Film Review)In this episode, we sat down to chat about filmmaker, John Carpenter’s late 80’s masterpiece, “THEY LIVE.” The film stars: legendary wrestler, Roddy Piper & the amazing, Keith David. Tune in as we discuss current news for the pop culture world as well as share our recommendations for both, TV & Film. Thank you for listening! Segments arranged by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-05-151h 10
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 352: ARE YOU WATCHING CLOSELY? (THE PRESTIGE 06’ Film Review)We welcomed back local projectionist, Chris Pawlak to the studio for a film breakdown of one of his favorite Nolan projects, ‘THE PRESTIGE’. Join us as we not only talk about the film in full, but also catch up on relevant pop culture news & weekly recommendations. Segment Arrangements by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed & edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-05-061h 57
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 351: HARD-BOILED FICTION (BLOOD SIMPLE 1984 Film Review)In this episode, we sat down to discuss a defining role for the late character actor, M. Emmet Walsh. Tune in as we chat about the Coen Brothers film debut, ‘BLOOD SIMPLE’. You can also catch up with what’s new in the film and tv world with our pop culture news updates and weekly recommendations! Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Edited and mixed by: Wesley Swanson.2024-04-291h 13
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 350: THE BALLAD OF JACK & KAREN (OUT OF SIGHT 98’ Film Review)In this episode, we sat down with local projectionist, Mr. Chris Pawlak. The movie focus this time around was 1998’s ‘OUT OF SIGHT’, starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez & insane group of talent that truly shined on all fronts. Join us for tons of thoughts on relevant pop culture news and weekly recommendations for both, the TV and film world! Available on all major podcast platforms. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-04-233h 04
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 349: LIVE THAT WAY FOREVER ( THE IRON CLAW 2023 Film Review)We are BACK with another movie review for ‘THE IRON CLAW.’ Join us as we chat about this incredible flick along with all the pop culture news and breakdowns for what we’ve watched while being away from the show. Thank you for all the support and stay tuned for the end of march special with Chris Pawlak. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-04-021h 12
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 348: TAKING IT TO THE MAN(I’M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA 1988 Film Discussion)We make our return with Chris Pawlak to discuss the classic late 80’s comedy, ‘I’M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA.’ Tune in for tons of pop culture news + weekly recommendations with lots of wild side conversations. Thank you all for listening. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed & edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-03-071h 38
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 347: UNDER A NEAR CONSTANT COVER OF CLOUDS AND RAIN(TWILIGHT 08’ Film Review)In this episode the crew invites the talented Sandia Stitches to sit down for a fun review of the first ‘TWILIGHT’ film. Tune in for a whole lot of pop culture news & recommendations! Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-03-021h 25
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 346: FILTHY MIND ( REVISITED REVIEWS VALENTINE 2001 Film Discussion)Here is our special mid week episode, where we turn back the pages to 2001 for another updated review of ‘VALENTINE’. Tune in for fun pop culture news updates and recommendations for both TV & Film. Thanks to all who take time to listen to our podcast, we are endlessly grateful. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed & Edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-02-151h 15
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 345: THE TENACIOUS D AS IN DON (SEXY BEAST 2000 Film Review)Our friend and co-host, Chris Pawlak returns for his end of the month take over(January) with a review for the underrated dialogue driven heist film, ‘SEXY BEAST.’ Tune in for the film breakdown as well as numerous pop culture news updates and weekly recommendations for both, TV & Film. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-02-051h 23
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 344: ONE UGLY MURDER (ROPE 1948 Film Review)In this episode the crew sits down for a review of director, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1948 effort, ‘ROPE’. We also discuss the ‘STAR WARS’ prequels & a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for our next episode where we welcome Chris Pawlak back to the show for his end of January take over. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-02-011h 04
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 343: WE COULD WAIT FOREVER (THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO 2011 Film Review)In this episode we breakdown 2011’s ‘THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO’ + so much more! Stay tuned for new content every single week, and thank you for listening! Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-01-251h 15
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 341: YOU WILL BE HAPPY (THE NICE GUYS 2016 REVISITED REVIEWS)In this episode the crew revisits writer/director, Shane Black’s ‘THE NICE GUYS’ plus a whole lot of pop culture references. Thanks for listening. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-01-161h 05
Drop Da Mic.THE BEST OF 2023 (YEAR END SPECIAL)Our year end recap show is finally here and we sat down with Chris Pawlak to discuss all of our favorites in the film world for 2023. Sit back and catch up with everything you might have missed or want to revisit. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for tons of content to be released in the new year. Shout out to all the supporters and friends who have continued the support for this show. We love you all so much. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2024-01-072h 20
Drop Da Mic.MISTRUST UNDER THE MISTLETOE (EYES WIDE SHUT 99’ Annual CHRISTMAS Special)Here is our annual CHRISTMAS special episode and this year, Chris Pawlak and Wesley Swanson reviewed the highly controversial Kubrick film, ‘EYES WIDE SHUT.’ Tune in for the full break down as well as pop culture news updates and weekly recommendations! Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2023-12-262h 17
Drop Da Mic.EPISODE 340: THE BURNOUT SHIFT (BRINGING OUT THE DEAD 99’ Film Review)In this episode, San Diego projectionist Chris Pawlak returns for a full retrospective on Director, Martin Scorsese’s ‘BRINGING OUT THE DEAD’ film from 1999. Tune in for updates in pop culture news as well weekly recommendations for both, TV & Film. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2023-12-092h 09
Drop Da Mic.Episode 339: MEET ME IN MONTAUK (PAST LIVES film review)In this episode the team dives into A24’s potent and highly original 2023 film, ‘PAST LIVES.’ Sit in for our thoughts on ‘SCREAM 7’, ‘THE KARATE KID’ revival, ‘TOY STORY 5’ and much more. Watch out for new content released every week. Thank you for listening. Segment arrangement by: Admiral Atlas. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.2023-12-041h 14