The Flip Side
The Flipside is a podcast where Troy and guest host compare a topic, one from yesteryear, and another from yesterday, and find a common theme - All while making a cocktail that goes along with our topic. In Season one the theme was music Season two will feature movies. Social Media https://www.facebook.com/FlipsideCast/ https://theflipsidepodcast.weebly.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flipsidecast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@flipsidecast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8RdrjtUFzYraE_da8CzSQ Send us an email:whattheflip@theflipsidecast.com
Episodes
Directors are often seen as the masterminds behind the lens, but what truly defines a great filmmaker? In this episode of The Flipside, we dive into the legacies of two of the most iconic directors of all time—Orson Welles and Stanley Kubrick. Are they cinematic heroes, reluctant geniuses, or simply caught in the myth of mastery? We explore their unique storytelling techniques, influences on modern cinema, and the la...
Space: the final frontier—or is it? In this episode of The Flipside, we dive deep into humanity’s obsession with the unknown, from scaling Earth’s tallest peaks to reaching for the stars. We explore the timeless allure of science fiction, where imagination and curiosity fuel stories that challenge our understanding of space, time, and ourselves.
Our special guest and season one co-host Kurtis Iseminger will begin ...
In this episode of The Flip Side, the host Troy and his wife Stephanie dive into the holiday spirit by discussing the unique charm of holiday films. They contrast the timeless classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' with the humorous and chaotic 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.' The discussion is enriched with trivia, favorite moments, and insightful connections between these two cherished...
Did you know that the French short film 'The Red Balloon' won an Oscar, and 'To Live' was banned in China upon its release?
In this episode we explore the fascinating world of foreign films and its impact in cinematic history. Troy discusses 1956 French film 'The Red Balloon' by Albert Lamorisse. While special guest Melissa Fisher discusses China's 1994's 'To Live&...
In this episode of the Flipside, host Troy is joined by Timmy Gleason, one of the hosts of the podcast Slumber Podcast Massacre. Together, they delve into the horror movie genre.
Troy begins by analyzing the classic film Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Robert Bloch's novel. He highlights the film's plot, key moments, and its groundbreaking status in cinematic history. Tim contributes ...
In this episode of The Flipside, host Troy is joined by filmmaker Jason Monroe to dive into the timeless appeal of the Western genre. Troy reflects on his childhood fascination with cowboys and the rugged American West, setting the stage for a discussion on two iconic Western films: Shane (1953) and Unforgiven (1992).
Jason shares insights into Shane, directed by George Stevens, emphasizing the film’s cinematography an...
Welcome to Season Two of The Flipside where the themed topics of yesteryear and yesterday will be all things movies. In episode one listen to Troy Yeager and guest speaker Erik Fisher host of Beyond the To- Do List https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/ discuss what makes a blockbuster a blockbuster all the while having the featured cocktail The Mary Pickford. What movies do you think is one of the best blockbusters of ye...
SEASON FINALE
We bring this season to a close by discussing "Sad Bastard" music. We discuss what it is, who makes it and why. Song of yesteryear discussion is had over French piano composer Erik Satie Gymnopédie No. 1. The cocktail featured is The Suffering Bastard. The guys than discuss Radiohead's No Surprises off their epic OK Computer release in 1997.
In this episode Nate takes on a production role while Kurt and Troy have a thought provoking conversation about age with special guest Chris.
The guys evaluate artist who careers began later in life. What if they never were discovered? When is too late to start making art or music?
Chris discusses the discovery of Johann Sebastian Bach Cello Concertos hidden on the shelves only to be discovered lat...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
Welcome and thank you for tuning in to our final episode of the 2022 year. This episode we take a look at a couple of iconic holiday season songs and their multitude of accolades as well as their ability to bring mankind to it's knees in peace and harmony. Not only that but we enjoy not one but TWO Christmas Cocktails this episode.
Songs featured:
Troy, Kurt and Nate discuss all things spooky in this episode. The Flip Side found themselves in a marathon of writing, editing, and releasing this episode in a span of 24 hours. It was a frightful yet fun filled event. They managed to pull it off without anyone getting killed. Enjoy this haunting episode which will be sure to make you laugh at times all the while enjoying a cocktail that might light a fire under you...
Troy, Kurt and Nate discuss the songs, songs of the South without any sweet potato pie and they never shut their mouths. In this episode, which is longer than the usual format, The Flip Side finds their way through topics that seem to come up naturally when talking about the South. A beautiful land with wonderful people and good food. Also, a tainted history steeped in controversy. Although we know the answer to the m...
In this episode hosts Troy, Kurt, and Nate discuss the sounds of Summer, what it is that takes us back to those warm days, and why do we love it so much. All the while, enjoying a cocktail.
The bombastic (pun intended) tune of Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture is the song of yesteryear.
Join us as we discuss why Otis Redding has the song of choice for the song of yesterday. As well as where he was in his ...
In this episode hosts Troy, Kurt, and Nate discuss the origins of Punk Rock. All the while enjoying a cocktail.
Punk rocker of yesteryear is no other than Hildegard von Bingen from the middle ages... heard of her?
Listen to the episode to find out who they pick for the Punk Rocker of yesterday... is it an artist from Detroit, London, or New York City?
Songs Discussed:
Hildegard vo...
Join host Troy, Kurt and Nate on our first episode and season as we discuss why the Devil gets all the good songs. The Flip Side is where we take a theme, pick a song of yesteryear and yesterday all the while enjoying a cocktail connecting the two together while having fun.
Links to the music we discuss in the episode
Rolling Stones Sympathy for the Devil: https://open.spotify.com/track/75zMKn5euxQdlkZ...
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