Talking Pondo

Clifton Campbell, Marty Ketola
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From summer blockbusters to indie darlings, Talking Pondo celebrates the joy of watching, questioning, and occasionally roasting the movies that shape our lives. Every week, hosts Clif Campbell and Marty Ketola sit down to swap movies and swap opinions. Each of them brings a film to the table and together they dig into what makes it work (or not). Sometimes, there's a guest!Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a die-hard cinephile, there’s always room for more movie talk. And yes, there will be spoilers! Making Pondo is a discussion with Clif, Marty and a guest from one of their many productions.

  1. How to Murder Your Wife and Save the Tiger with Daniel Roebuck - Talking Lemmon

    6d ago

    How to Murder Your Wife and Save the Tiger with Daniel Roebuck - Talking Lemmon

    Send us Fan Mail  This week on Talking Pondo, Clif and Marty welcome special guest Daniel Roebuck for “Talking Lemmon,” celebrating the career of the legendary Jack Lemmon. First up is How to Murder Your Wife, a wild 1960s comedy that finds a carefree bachelor waking up married and immediately questioning every decision that led him there. Clif, Marty, and Daniel discuss the film’s energy, attitudes, and why Lemmon could make even the most ridiculous premise work.  Then they move on to Save the Tiger, where a very different Jack Lemmon delivers one of the most powerful performances of his career. As a struggling businessman willing to cross every line to stay afloat, Lemmon anchors a dark portrait of a man trying to survive a rapidly changing world.  Along the way: movie-star versus character-actor debates, lemonade sponsorship opportunities, punk rock movies, mysterious opening title cards, and the discovery that both films somehow begin with Jack Lemmon getting out of bed and heading for the shower. #TalkingPondo #JackLemmon #DanielRoebuck #FilmPodcast #HowToMurderYourWife #SaveTheTiger #ClassicCinema #MovieReview  Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    1h 3m
  2. The Quiet Earth and Send Help with Robb Maynard - Talking Pondo

    Jun 1

    The Quiet Earth and Send Help with Robb Maynard - Talking Pondo

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Robb Maynard has a triumphant return to the podcast. He brings along the movie Send Help. Marty and Clif give Robb the movie The Quiet Earth to watch. Clif and Marty welcome special guest Robb Maynard from the Reels of Justice podcast for a double feature connected by one simple premise: how would you survive when everything goes completely sideways? First is The Quiet Earth, the cult New Zealand sci-fi classic about a man who wakes up to find himself seemingly alone in the world. Clif, Marty and Robb discuss post-apocalyptic loneliness, questionable survival plans, and having the entire planet to yourself. Then it's on to Send Help. Sam Raimi's darkly funny survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams. What starts as a castaway story quickly turns into a battle of wills, shifting power dynamics, and bad choices. The gang debates who's really in control, who's the villain, and whether anyone should be trusted on a deserted island. Along the way: Survivor strategy, Bruce Campbell Easter eggs, post-apocalyptic road trips, murderous boars and an alarming amount of discussion about tuna fish sandwiches. Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    1h 20m
  3. Suitable Flesh and Green Book - Talking Pondo

    May 25

    Suitable Flesh and Green Book - Talking Pondo

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Suitable Flesh to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Green Book to watch.  Clif and Marty pair up two movies that somehow work exceptionally well together. Here comes Green Book and Suitable Flesh.  We start with Suitable Flesh. A wild Lovecraft-inspired body-swap horror throwback featuring Heather Graham and horror legend Barbara Crampton. Clif and Marty talk B-movie charm, gross-out effects and Stuart Gordon vibes. Overthinking this movie might ruin the fun! Next, it's Peter Farrelly’s Oscar-winning road movie Green Book starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, discussing the chemistry between the leads and the film’s mix of comedy and drama. Green Book often feels like “The Odd Couple in a car.”  They also cover listener mail, Jim Jarmusch appreciation and pizza-folding sitcom jokes.  #TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #GreenBook #SuitableFlesh #MovieReview #HorrorMovies #ClassicCinema #BarbaraCrampton  Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    1h 7m
  4. Robert Kurtzman and Marcia King - Making Pondo

    May 18

    Robert Kurtzman and Marcia King - Making Pondo

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode we talk with Robert Kurtzman and Marcia King. They recently finished work on Scary Movie and Marshmallow. They share some fantastic tales of the set from their work on numerous productions over the years. Topics range from friends at horror conventions, accidental bloodbath stories, and tales of getting lost in the desert.  #TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #HorrorMovies #RobertKurtzman #PracticalEffects #ScaryMovie6 #MoviePodcast #BehindTheScenes  Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    1h 15m
  5. Breakheart Pass and Anatomy of a Murder with Frank Dietz - Talking Pondo

    May 11

    Breakheart Pass and Anatomy of a Murder with Frank Dietz - Talking Pondo

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Frank Dietz joins the podcast. He brings along the movie Breakheart Pass. Marty and Clif give Frank the movie Anatomy of a Murder to watch.  First is Anatomy of a Murder.  A gripping courtroom drama from Otto Preminger starring James Stewart. With standout performances from George C. Scott and Lee Remick, the film pushes boundaries with its themes, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable trial sequences. Then it’s on to Breakheart Pass, where Charles Bronson leads a western that turns into a full-on murder mystery. Set aboard a snowbound train, it’s less shootout and more whodunit. Think Agatha Christie meets the Old West, with paranoia, twists, and a killer hiding in plain sight. #TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #MovieReview #ClassicCinema #AnatomyOfAMurder #BreakheartPass #CharlesBronson #JamesStewart  Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    1h 18m
  6. Space Truckers and SpaceCamp - Talking Pondo

    May 4

    Space Truckers and SpaceCamp - Talking Pondo

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Space Truckers to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie SpaceCamp to watch.  Clif and Marty take on a space themed double feature with SpaceCamp and Space Truckers. Plenty of space for everyone! SpaceCamp (1986) taps into that 80s spirit of adventure and imagination. What happens when a group of trainees are suddenly launched into space for real? Space Truckers (1996) heads in a much stranger direction, blending sci-fi with offbeat humor. Clif and Marty explore what gives the film its cult following and whether its oddball approach ultimately lands. Anywhere.  #TalkingPondo #SpaceCamp #SpaceTruckers #MoviePodcast #SciFiMovies #FilmDiscussion #80sMovies #CultFilm  Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    58 min
  7. Arrival and Only Lovers Left Alive with Jessica Stone - Talking Pondo

    Apr 27

    Arrival and Only Lovers Left Alive with Jessica Stone - Talking Pondo

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Jessica Stone joins the podcast. She brings along the movie Only Lovers Left Alive. Marty and Clif give Jessica the movie Arrival to watch.  Clif and Marty welcome back returning guest favorite Jessica Stone for two wildly different but unexpectedly connected films, Arrival and Only Lovers Left Alive. The conversation starts with Arrival, through a discussion of language, grief, nonlinear time, and whether Denis Villeneuve’s cerebral style is immersive genius or frustratingly distant. Jessica brings sharp observations about symbolism, sound design, and the heptapods, while Marty offers a spirited dissent that sparks one of the episode’s best debates. Then the crew moves into the dreamy, undead world of Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive, revisiting the vampire genre through a very different lens. It’s an episode about aliens, immortality, loss, communication, and whether time might really be a flat circle. #TalkingPondo #ArrivalMovie #OnlyLoversLeftAlive #DenisVilleneuve #JimJarmusch #SciFiPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #AmyAdams #JeremyRenner #VampireMovies #AlienMovies #IndependentFilm #CultCinema  Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    1h 11m
  8. Cobra and The Voices - Talking Pondo on Shuffle

    Apr 20

    Cobra and The Voices - Talking Pondo on Shuffle

    Send us Fan Mail  In this very special episode, Marty and Clif have access to large movie database and decide to use its shuffle function to assign each other movies. It's live, no breaks. Two movies watched and reviewed back to back. Marty shuffles to the movie Cobra and Clif shuffles to The Voices.  What happens when your two favorite movie review podcasters spend six hours doing a live episode with back to back screenings and no breaks?  Tune in and find out.  Note: Clif and Marty probably won't do another episode like this again, folks! #TalkingPondo #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #TheVoices #Cobra #PondoShuffle #CultMovies #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview Support the show Find our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-Zee Making Pondo on Facebook X (formerly Twitter): @MakingPondo Instagram Making Pondo on Letterboxd: Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ Pace Photos by Geoffrey Notkin

    58 min
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From summer blockbusters to indie darlings, Talking Pondo celebrates the joy of watching, questioning, and occasionally roasting the movies that shape our lives. Every week, hosts Clif Campbell and Marty Ketola sit down to swap movies and swap opinions. Each of them brings a film to the table and together they dig into what makes it work (or not). Sometimes, there's a guest!Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a die-hard cinephile, there’s always room for more movie talk. And yes, there will be spoilers! Making Pondo is a discussion with Clif, Marty and a guest from one of their many productions.

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  • Creator
    Clifton Campbell, Marty Ketola
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Talking Pondo
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