The Indie Magazine Podcast

The Indie Magazine
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Welcome to The Indie Magazine Podcast! We're bringing you interviews with indie artists & creators, honest reviews, best-of lists, awards show predictions, and chats with fans of movies, TV, and music. This podcast is the audio companion to The Indie Magazine, formerly InQua Magazine, and the home for entertainment interviews, reviews, and news since 2018. Reach out to us on Instagram (@TheIndieMagAndPod) to request an interview, or to recommend an artist or creator for us to have on. Enjoy!

  1. Project Hail Mary: An Adaptation That Shines Bright – E176

    1D AGO

    Project Hail Mary: An Adaptation That Shines Bright – E176

    Madison discusses his take on Project Hail Mary, all things Ryan Gosling, product placements, visual and practical effects, and the delicate dance that comes with adapting a popular Sci-Fi novel. Let us know in the comments on Instagram or on Spotify what you thought of the film, and get your tickets if you haven’t yet! — Go see Project Hail Mary: - See it in IMAX  - See it at AMC - Find tickets on Fandango — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    18 min
  2. The Oscars Best Picture Episode – E175

    3D AGO

    The Oscars Best Picture Episode – E175

    The 98th Academy Awards will air this Sunday, and in prep for the big day, we discuss the nominees for Best Picture. While Madison loved the *neature* of Train Dreams, he was less enthused about F1 being included. While Tristan liked Bugonia, he felt like Jesse Plemmons was snubbed for a Best Actor nom. One by one, we discuss each movie, our thoughts, and the discussions surrounding them. Tune in to the Oscars this weekend, be responsible with your bets, don’t count Timmy as a shoo-in just yet, and we hope you enjoy today’s episode! — Where to Watch - Watch the 98th Academy Awards on Hulu, or explore all the other ways to stream the show. —- The 2026 Nominees for Best Picture: - Bugonia — Watch on Peacock - F1 — Watch on Apple TV - Frankenstein — Watch on Netflix - Hamnet — Watch on Peacock - Marty Supreme — Rent on YouTube, Prime Video or Apple TV - One Battle After Another — Watch on HBO Max - The Secret Agent — Watch on Hulu or Disney+ - Sentimental Value — Rent on YouTube, Apple TV, or Prime Video; Steam on Hulu starting March 23, 2026 - Sinners — Watch on HBO Max or Prime Video - Train Dreams — Watch on Netflix — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    53 min

  3. FEB 4

    The Indie Mag & Pod in 2026 – E174

    It’s been a great year, full of great guests, good movies, TV, and music. There are some exciting prospects for 2026, and we catch up and update fans and listeners of the pod on our plans for the upcoming year. Madison’s got some big news to share about a project he’s been working on this year, Tristan will catch everyone up on what he’s been working on outside of the podcast, and they’ll discuss what we’re looking forward to recording and publishing in 2026. Have a great end to the year, spend time with family and friends, and as always, until next time, watch good movies and TV. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! — Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    10 min
  4. First Friday Film Fallout – E173

    JAN 10

    First Friday Film Fallout – E173

    If you're from Vegas, you might already know what's going down... And if you don't yet, you're about to get caught up to speed. Kevin and Rex sit down to dish on First Friday, the potential pitfalls of Indie filmmaking (and not having an accountant), and what Rex has learned throughout it all. They wrap up the episode with a little more of what Rex is working on now, so tune in, buckle up, and share with anyone who needs the tea! --- Rex from Vegas — Links: - ⁠Rex's Official Website⁠  - ⁠Roi Lorange on Spotify⁠  - ⁠@rexfromvegas on Instagram⁠      - ⁠IMDB – First Friday⁠ — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit ⁠⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    1h 11m
  5. Kevin's Favorite Christmas Songs – REPOST – E172

    12/24/2025

    Kevin's Favorite Christmas Songs – REPOST – E172

    Originally aired on 12/25/2023, we're revisiting a fan-favorite for the Christmas season! Kevin Bessey joined us to talk about his favorite Christmas albums and songs, a little about the Christmas Canon, and about the Christmas music he’s recorded in the last few years. Let us know what you've been listening to during the holidays, and we’ll catch up with you one more time before the end of the year. -- Check out some of the albums and songs we discussed on the podcast below: ⁠Everyday is Christmas⁠ - Sia ⁠Don't Waste Your Wishes⁠ - The Killers ⁠Christmas⁠ - Michael Bublé ⁠The Good Night is Still Everywhere⁠ - Dustin Kensrue -- Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by ⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit ⁠⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    38 min
  6. Sacred Texts – Booksmart (2019) – E171

    12/17/2025

    Sacred Texts – Booksmart (2019) – E171

    We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Booksmart (2019), Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut that forever changed our very own Madison D. Daniels. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked below), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today:  - Booksmart (2019) — Rent on VOD. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    54 min
  7. Seldy Gray, Creative Executive – E170

    12/10/2025

    Seldy Gray, Creative Executive – E170

    Have you ever sat in a theater, on a plane, or on your couch and thought, “Could I write something good enough to get made?” There’s the idea stage (important), the writing phase (very important), then you reach the pitching  and submitting phase. Enter Seldy Gray. As a creative executive, Seldy works to find the right scripts, screenwriters, talent, and stories that can reach the right audience or satisfy the right niche. In fact, she has worked with a couple previous guests on the pod, Zoe Dennis and Rob Yescombe, on the Amazon movie Jackpot! last year. For anyone interested in writing, pitching, or development, this is a must-listen episode! Enjoy! — Get in touch with Seldy on LinkedIn, or hope you happen-upon her at a a red carpet or Dodger game. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    37 min
  8. Sacred Texts – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) – E169

    11/26/2025

    Sacred Texts – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) – E169

    We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987). One of John Hughes’ finest, not to mention John Candy and Steve Martin, this is a *truly 80’s* flick that deserves a revisit. While the comedy style, jokes, and set pieces might induce some millennial cringe, the deeper story about carrying your grief, dealing with adversity, and having grace for your fellow man makes this one of Tristan’s favorites of the season. Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons. We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked in our show notes), and then keep an eye out for our last Sacred Texts of the year coming next month. Enjoy! — Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today:  - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) — Watch on Kanopy, or rent on VOD. — Fan of The Indie Magazine & Podcast? Show your support by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to our podcast and magazine here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Every little bit helps us continue to provide reviews, interviews, and industry news with those interested in all things entertainment! Visit ⁠⁠TheIndieMagazine.com⁠⁠ for all our reviews, interviews, lists, and coverage throughout the years. Thanks again for listening!

    31 min
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Welcome to The Indie Magazine Podcast! We're bringing you interviews with indie artists & creators, honest reviews, best-of lists, awards show predictions, and chats with fans of movies, TV, and music. This podcast is the audio companion to The Indie Magazine, formerly InQua Magazine, and the home for entertainment interviews, reviews, and news since 2018. Reach out to us on Instagram (@TheIndieMagAndPod) to request an interview, or to recommend an artist or creator for us to have on. Enjoy!

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  • Creator
    The Indie Magazine
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
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    Explicit
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    © The Indie Magazine
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