Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts
The podcast version of Fat Dude Digs Flicks, a dude on social media who is dedicated to reviewing movies and spreading his love for all things cinema. This channel features Let’s Taco ‘Bout, an interview based podcast where Andy, The Fat Dude, chats with a guest about their life and a movie that has had a major impact it. It also features The Criterion Break, where cohosts Blake Ginithan, Derrick Veurink, and I pay tribute to the glory that is the Criterion Collection. You can follow all things Fat Dude on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Episodes
This week, The Balcony is OPEN! The back row boys discuss some of their recent watches including praise for Lindsay Lohan and Clint Eastwood, and a surprise day trip to Minneapolis. The trio then recaps The State Theatre’s now finished Director’s Series for 2025 focusing on the great Martin Scorsese. Derrick leads the charge, having experienced each film at the theater at least once, and offers up a look at the State’...
A few technical glitches here and there can’t keep the boys from their balcony! On this week’s show, the trifecta chat about some of their recent watches before diving into part of this year’s Cannes line-up. What movies are they excited for and who/what will get the movie world talking this year?
Blake can be found on Letterboxd @therealjohng and on Instagram @blakeg_5150.
Derrick can be found on Instagram A...
Do not adjust your internets! The Fat Dude returns this week with an all new Let’s Taco ‘Bout! I am joined by returning guest and movie lover, Dylan Ferguson. We talk about Dylan’s journey into fatherhood, discussing the early days of his little one, things he’s learned, and how he can’t wait to share his love of movies with his kid. We then dive into our discussion of our movie of the week, the MUBI-released document...
The 2024 awards season is FINALLY over, but the boys from The Balcony are ready to give it a fitting send off! Blake and Derrick reveal their favorite films of the past year. Will there be any shocking surprises? What across the board favorites did they also enjoy? Find out by listening to this week’s episode of The Balcony!
Blake can be found on Letterboxd @therealjohng and on Instagram @blakeg_5150.
Derrick...
The Oscars are almost here which means it is time for one of our favorite Fat Dude traditions, THE BEST OF COUNTDOWN!!! Joined as always on these episodes by longtime friend and movie buddy, Jameson Pfeifle of SDFilmThoughts, we discuss our top ten favorites of the year that was 2024. We also continue paying tribute to Filmspotting: SVU with our We/They Didn’t Get It segments. We wrap things up by hearing from previou...
The Balcony is open for award season! On this week’s episode, Blake and Derrick discuss their thoughts on this year’s crop of Oscar nominees. What are the shocks and surprises, and what are the disappointments and celebrations? Blake and Derrick provide their insight to kick off the most wonderful time of the year!
Blake can be found on Letterboxd @therealjohng and on Instagram @blakeg_5150.
Derrick...
The annual tradition continues! Once again, I am joined by Sioux Falls theatrical show-stopper and big-time movie buff, Jessica Johannsen to discuss Thursday’s nominations. We kick things off just the way you’d expect, adding our discourse to the conversation on 13-time nominee, Emilia Pérez. Did we like it? Should it lead the pack? Should it win anything? We also discuss the nominations in the other major categories,...
The Criterion Break returns this week! On this episode, the three Criterion Compadres reminisce over the year that was at The State Theatre in Sioux Falls. In its fourth year since reopening, the State has become a hub for local moviegoers looking for a lovingly crafted theatrical experience. The guys chat about their standout moments from the last year including birthday mystery movies, thrilling late night horror mo...
🌮🌮 TACO TUESDAY!!! 🌮🌮
We’re poppin’ bottles to ring in 2025, while finishing off this year’s Naughty List in the process. This week starts with a chat about what to expect from all things Fat Dude Digs Flicks in the new year, before Casey Kelderman, co-host of Screams from the Basement, joins the show for another guest spot. We chat about the upcoming Screams By Night Halfway to Halloween Horror Con, and ...
🎄🎁 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 🎁🎄
Happy holidays to one and all from your favorite burly movie lover, Andy, The Fat Dude. On this week’s episode, the Naughty List continues as theatre artist extraordinaire, Christine Stoffel, joins the show again to chat. We talk about what she’s been up to on stage or behind the scenes and Christmas traditions. We then have a chat about the featured movie of the week, Ron Howard’...
Better late than never, prep your ears for a WEEKEND EDITION of Let’s Taco ‘Bout! This week, The Fat Dude is joined by movie buff and physical media collector, Wes Moody. We chat about Wes’s love of movies, where that started, and why you don’t own a movie unless you actually OWN a copy of the movie. We then check out The Naughty List for this week’s featured movie, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
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Oops! A busy day made The Fat Dude forget to post this episode. Here’s hoping you don’t forget to listen! The Naughty List continues this week as The Fat Dude’s brother, Matt Heller, returns to the show. We chat about being vegan over the holidays, the world of books including Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation, and then a rewatch and conversation of Robert Zemeckis’s sci-fi drama from the 90s, Contact.
Matt can ...
Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns with a milestone! It’s EPISODE #200!!! The Fat Dude celebrates this momentous occasion with an Andy Rant about theater etiquette! Hear Andy cuss like a sailor about people who talk during movies or use their cellphones. After The Fat Dude’s diatribe, it’s time to kick off this year’s Naughty List! To begin the annual festivities, Andy is joined by Aryn and Andrew Halsey, the co-hosts of the It...
All good things must come to an end as we close up the 🎃🔪 HORRORS OF HALLOWEEN SCARY MOVIE SEASON SPECTACULAR FILLED WITH CONVERSATIONS OF CREEPY CONTEMPLATION MINISERIES 🔪🎃 for the year. And what a way to go out, as local movie buff, Adam Dillenburg, joins the show. We chat about overcoming obstacles and finding your path, as well as discussing where Adam’s love of movies come from. We then dive into Adam’s pick ...
The 🎃🔪 TERROR TRAIN TOURIST TRAP NIGHTMARE HALLOWEEN SCARY SEASON SPECTACULAR MARATHON 🔪🎃 keeps right on rollin’! On this week’s show, we’re joined by Canadian filmmaker, Robyn Zubuckovec. Robyn talks about her filmmaking education, what her process is in making movies, and what aspect of filmmaking she finds most appealing. We then dive into her love of horror, including this week’s featured movie, the 1980s cult...
Wrapping up the second to last week of the 🎃🔪 TERRIFYING TALES PRESENTED IN MOTION PICTURE FORM MARATHON SPECTACULAR!!! 🔪🎃 This week, Chad Barker returns to the show to celebrate the scary season. We chat about Chad’s work at the Twisted Nightmare Haunted House and his love of scary movies. We then dive into Chad’s pick for movie of the week, the 1980s horror comedy (?), Ghoulies.
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The 🎃🔪 HALLOWEEN SCARY SPOOKY SEASON OF MOVIES OF VARYING LEVELS OF SCARINESS 🔪🎃continues!!! On this weeks episode, Shannon Cole, executive director of the Vermillion Cultural Association, joins the show! We chat about what it’s like to write for the military, living in a college town, and supporting and spotlighting the arts in said college town. We then chat about Shannon’s pick for movie of the week, the rock m...
The 🎃🎃 HALLOWEEN SCARY MOVIE SPECTACULAR SPECIAL MINISERIES OF DOOM 🎃🎃 just keeps chugging along! This week, Shandra Wonnenberg, host of the Fellowship of the Mic podcast and manager of the Coyote Twin Theater in Vermillion, joins the show! We chat about the roots and rise of her podcast, helping bring the Vermillion Vortex Film Festival to life, being a genre fan, and why horror comedies are so entertaining. We t...
The 🎃🔪HALLOWEEN HORROR SCARY MOVIE SPECTACULAR 🔪🎃 keeps rolling along this week! Madeline Ramirez, co-host of The Grim Cities Podcast, steps into the guest spotlight this week. We chat about researching haunted history, finding a love for the horror genre, the joy of found footage, and why Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats might, low-key, be a horror masterpiece, both on stage and screen. We then talk about a true master...
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