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Welcome to the SPDM Crew! We're a podcast network geared for people who are looking to listen a variety of different podcasts from aspiring hosts. As a community, we strive to be supportive of one another, encourage experimentation, and take your podcast from an idea to reality. If you're interested in starting a podcast, what are you waiting for? Let's work together to see what kind of idea you have! Email spdmcrew@gmail.com to inquire about starting a podcast. Again, welcome to the SPDM crew and we look forward to bringing you new podcasts! Shout out to Jason Wilbur for our awesome logo!

  1. 20h ago

    The Cinematic Wasteland - Episode #44: 1942: The Magnificent Ambersons and Casablanca

    The Cinematic Wasteland is where our passion for film leads you through cinema's history. This episode focuses on the year 1942 with... Film History Lesson for 1942Box Office Breakdown for 1942Breakdown of The 15th Academy AwardsThe Cinematic Wasteland Award for Best Picture, 19421942 WatchlistDiscussion of the notorious family drama from Orson Welles, The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), and the iconic Best Picture-winning WWII romance, Casablanca (1942).Shane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and YouTuber! Check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , his YouTube page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Wasteland Reviewer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out his other podcasts, Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Watchlist, and the Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew! Luke is a seasoned movie lover with my movie blog, Lost In Movies (⁠⁠⁠lostinmovies.co.uk). I am also a contributor on SiftPop and appear on the ⁠⁠⁠SiftPop Writers' Room⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠The Wasteland Retrospective⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠The Cinematic Wasteland⁠⁠⁠ podcasts. Adam Ritchie is the host of Screen Time with KerbRider podcast here on the SPDM Crew. Check out Adam's thoughts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for movie updates! ⁠Subscribe to The Cinematic Wasteland individual feed⁠ If you're you're interested in being part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, YouTube, and Blue Sky. Check out our website www.spdmcrew,com! Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!

    The Cinematic Wasteland - Episode #44: 1942: The Magnificent Ambersons and Casablanca
  2. 2d ago

    Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 53 - Dream Theater's "Images and Words"

    Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this 53rd installment, Mike and Michael tackle one of the most foundational and deeply personal musical landscapes they've ever explored on the show. We jumpstart the episode with The Art of Discovery, highlighting three groundbreaking independent acts carving out brilliant spaces in the underground metal scene: Southern California's heavy, groove-driven djent outfit Djentrified ft. Megg JacobsThe intricate, atmosphere-drenched progressive metal force Cepheidae Variable hailing from British Columbia, CanadaThe crushing, high-energy metalcore soundscapes of Michigan’s very own DriftFrom there, we brace ourselves for our main feature: an extensive, track-by-track dissection of Dream Theater’s 1992 progressive metal masterpiece, "Images and Words." Together, we analyze the sheer brilliance of this record, breaking down how the sweeping synth work of Kevin Moore and the razor-sharp riffs of John Petrucci are anchored flawlessly by the steady, rhythm-driving bass lines of John Myung and the iconic, time-shifting drumming of Mike Portnoy. Finally, we pivot to Michael’s Journey to explore the timeless emotional weight of Mike + The Mechanics' 1988 classic, "The Living Years." We dive into the song’s origins as a gospel-infused masterpiece, celebrate Paul Carrack's soulful vocal delivery, and share a deeply moving reflection on the generational bridges and unspoken words that define our relationships with our fathers. Press play and join the journey through rhythm, movement, and rock history! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week? (00:13:16) - The Art of Discovery (00:13:46) - Djentrified (ft. Megg Jacobs) "Tear the Sun from the Sky" (00:18:32) - Cepheidae Variable "The Waiting Storm" (00:22:30) - Drift "Deceiver" (00:27:41) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Dream Theater's 1992 release, "Images and Words" (01:17:55) - Question for the Audience (01:18:06) - Can't Wait (01:19:37) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Mike + The Mechanics "The Living Years" (01:26:07) - On the Next Episode (01:26:28) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY: · Djentrified (ft. Megg Jacobs) · Cepheidae Variable · Drift OTHER BAND MENTIONS: · Protest The Hero, Loathe, Haken, Bootsy Collins and Buckethead, Avenged Sevenfold, Meshuggah, Sum 41, Metallica, Bear McCreary, Mastodon, Mother Of Millions, Amon Amarth, and Hatebreed CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT US · Connect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z] · Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify! · Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 8/1/26

    Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 53 - Dream Theater's "Images and Words"

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Welcome to the SPDM Crew! We're a podcast network geared for people who are looking to listen a variety of different podcasts from aspiring hosts. As a community, we strive to be supportive of one another, encourage experimentation, and take your podcast from an idea to reality. If you're interested in starting a podcast, what are you waiting for? Let's work together to see what kind of idea you have! Email spdmcrew@gmail.com to inquire about starting a podcast. Again, welcome to the SPDM crew and we look forward to bringing you new podcasts! Shout out to Jason Wilbur for our awesome logo!