The Austin B Media Podcast
The Austin B Media Podcast is a weekly podcast from Austin B Media. In each episode, a guest comes on and talks about a movie, TV show, or video game for about an hour or less. So, if you're interested, subscribe and turn on notifications to get notified about each new episode!
Episodes
On this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I’m joined by film critic and podcaster Ben Miller (Ice Cream for Freaks, The Film Experience, Cinema Scholars, DFW Film Critics Association, IFSCritics) to talk all things Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
We dig into Ethan Hunt’s latest adventure, from the film’s wild action set pieces to its emotional moments and franchise callbacks. You’ll hear a hilarious story about a the...
In this episode, I’m joined by film critic Pedro Lima to break down A24’s Warfare, directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. This real-time Iraq War film drops you into the chaos and confusion of one fateful night, and Pedro and I dive into what worked, what didn’t, and why it’s already one of my most talked-about films of 2025.
Warfare tells the story of a U.S. Navy SEAL team’s mission on November 19, 2006, in Ramadi, Iraq. Co-dire...
A quick note: you'll notice that my camera feed is missing in this episode. I encountered an unexpected technical issue with Zoom during the recording that prevented my video from being captured, though thankfully, Alise's video and all audio are unaffected. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and I will immediately implement new checks to prevent this issue in the future. The conversation itself is fantastic,...
In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Simpson to discuss the final season of Andor.
What's The Show About?
Andor season two explores the formative years of the Rebel Alliance and Cassian Andor’s missions for the cause before Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
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In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I sit down with Jack Martin of Film Feeder to discuss the 2002 Disney animated classic, Lilo & Stitch.
What's The Movie About?
Lilo & Stitch (2002) is a Disney animated classic that tells the tale of a young, lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo who adopts a small, mischievous blue creature she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't, in reality, a genetic experime...
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I'm thrilled to share another SXSW 2025 interview with you.
This time, I spoke with Leni Huyghe, the director of Real Faces, and Elisa Heene, the film's producer.
Real Faces follows Julia, an ambitious casting director navigating Brussels' competitive advertising scene, who finds solace in an unlikely bond with a reclusive microbiologist. As their contrasting worlds collide and personal boundaries blur, Juli...
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I'm thrilled to share another SXSW 2025 interview with you.
This time, I spoke with Thea Gajić & Slavko Sobin from the film Surviving Earth.
Surviving Earth is a poignant drama based on a true story about Vlad, a talented harmonica player, and counselor who fled the conflict in Yugoslavia and rebuilt his life in Bristol. As he rekindles his passion for Balkan music by forming a band with his friends, unresolved traum...
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I'm thrilled to share another SXSW 2025 interview with you.
This time, I spoke with the documentary Your Higher Self director, Annie St-Pierre.
Your Higher Self is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the vibrant world of health and wellness entrepreneurship. By observing fifteen life coaching sessions, the film weaves an offbeat philosophical essay on the quest for meaning, capturing both the intimate and the a...
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I'm thrilled to share another SXSW 2025 interview with you.
This time, I spoke with the creative team behind the film Glorious Summer: Helena Ganjalyan, Bartosz Szpak, and Daniela Komędera.
Glorious Summer is a stunning drama set in a sun-drenched Renaissance palace where three women live under one command: never cross the wall. As hidden emotions and a desire for freedom emerge, their idyllic existence unravels into a p...
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I spoke with Danielle Poirer, the assistant general manager of Holey Moley's East Austin location, last week.
If you're not familiar with Holey Moley, it's a multi-sensory mini-golf experience with locations in Texas, California, and Colorado.
If you're interested in visiting, you can book a visit here.
If you're in Austin ...
Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share this one-of-a-kind interview with you from SXSW 2025!
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk to corto.alto, one of the many musicians participating in showcases at SXSW 2025.
If you are in Austin for SXSW, corto.alto will play shows at The Velveeta Room on March 12th and the British Music Embassy on March 13th.
Buy tickets for corto.alto's SXSW appearances here.
I hope you enjoy this new co...
Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you.
This time, I spoke with Julie Wyman from the documentary The Tallest Dwarf.
The Tallest Dwarf is a documentary about the Little People community and the rumors of "partial dwarfism" in Julie's family.
Buy tickets for The Tallest Dwarf's SXSW screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
The Tallest Dwarf screens d...
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I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Alyx Duncan & Michele Powles from the short film The Sea Inside Her.
The Sea Inside Her is a short
Buy tickets for The Sea Inside Her's Slamdance screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
The Sea Inside Her screened during Slamdance 2025 – stay tuned for my full festival coverage!
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I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Joe Tierney & Kat Whalen from the TV pilot F*ckUps Anonymous.
F*ckUps Anonymous is a coming-of-age TV pilot that follows rebellious teen Joe on his tumultuous first day at a controversial therapeutic boarding school.
Buy tickets for F*ckUps Anonymous' SXSW screenings here.
F*ckUps Anonymous screens during SXSW 2025 – stay tuned ...
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Joey Earns Rewards Director Brad Roelandt & Star Clev Dominguez
Hey everyone!I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Brad Roelandt & Clev Dominguez from the short film Joey Earns Rewards.Joey Earns Rewards is a short that documents Cleveen's unusual marriage proposal at a McDonald's drive-through.Buy tickets for Joey Earn Rewards's Slamdance screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Joey Earns Rewards screened during ...
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I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Audio Description's director and writer, Luke Salewski, and its producer and star, Lee Pugsley.
Buy tickets for Audio Description's Slamdance screenings here.
Learn about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge here.
Audio Description is a short film about Eric, a lonely blind man who makes an unknown birthday wish.
Audio...
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I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I had a conversation with The Big Johnson director Lola Rock'N'Rolla.
The Big Johnson is a film that documents Dean Johnson's life as a drag queen, rock star, LGBTQI activist, and many other things.
Buy tickets for The Big Johnson's Slamdance screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - I...
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Portal to Hell Director Woody Bess & Producer/Star Trey Holland
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I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I had a conversation with Portal to Hell director Woody Bess as well as the film's producer/star Trey Holland.
Portal to Hell is a film about Dunn, a debt collector whose routine life is interrupted by the sudden appearance of a portal to hell in his local laundromat.
Buy tickets for Portal to Hell's Slamdance screenings here.
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I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Elijah Sullivan, the creative force behind The Hole Story, premiering at Slamdance 2025! This documentary explores a mysterious sixty-foot hole discovered on Mount Shasta and the local legends and community surrounding it. Elijah wears many hats, so you'll hear about his unique perspective as...
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I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I'm featuring Madeleine Farley, director and DP of Fist Bump, a documentary making its North American premiere at Slamdance 2025!
Fist Bump tells the story of Marcus Knight, a talented young adult with autism and cerebral palsy, and his journey to pursue his dreams on Broadway amidst unexpected challenges.
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