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. Suitable Flesh and Green Book - Talking Pondo

    6d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Talking Pondo: The Love Witch and Blade Runner (The Final Cut)

    Apr 13

    Talking Pondo: The Love Witch and Blade Runner (The Final Cut)

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie The Love Witch to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Blade Runner to watch.  It’s a milestone episode for Talking Pondo. Hosts Clif and Marty hit 200 movies covered, and for the occasion, they’re finally recording in the same room. First up is The Love Witch. A visually stunning throwback to ‘60s and ‘70s exploitation cinema. Is it feminist commentary, campy homage, or just beautifully crafted nonsense? Clif and Marty dig into the film’s deliberate style, bizarre performances, and whether the “bad on purpose” approach actually works. Then it’s on to Blade Runner (The Final Cut) one of the most dissected sci-fi films of all time. With multiple versions floating around, they debate which cut works best, the value of narration, and how the film holds up after decades of analysis. #TalkingPondo #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #TheLoveWitch #BladeRunner #BladeRunnerFinalCut #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

    1h 2m
  8. Talking Pondo: American Fiction and Weapons

    Apr 6

    Talking Pondo: American Fiction and Weapons

    Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie American Fiction to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Weapons to watch.  First up, Marty and Clif break down Weapons (2025). A bizarre and polarizing horror film where an entire class of kids disappears at the exact same moment… except one. Is it smart, experimental storytelling or completely off the rails? They dig into the nonlinear structure, tone shifts, and why audiences are so divided on this one. Next, Marty and Clif jump into American Fiction, a sharp, satirical film that sparks a deeper conversation about storytelling, perception, and what audiences actually respond to. #TalkingPondo #MoviePodcast #Weapons2025 #AmericanFiction #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #HorrorMovies #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #NonlinearStorytelling #FilmAnalysis #PodcastClips #MovieBreakdown  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 9m
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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
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Talking Pondo
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