The Mind Reels

The Mind Reels

The Mind Reels is a Canadian geek entertainment podcast based out of Toronto, ON. Join creators, hosts, and former Guinness World Record-holders, Timothy D Rideout and Sue Maynard, as they chat with TV and filmmakers in talk-show style interviews! Or grab a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy some vintage radio play episodes from the 30’s and 40’s - as read by Canadian artists - in our Ole Timey Radio series! There is something for everyone, with new content being posted all the time. Come get your geek on and laugh with us! Check out our YouTube content, as well: The Mind Reels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcxc65j80Dz3UvUm0eHG8A Smithee.TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Sqz27BFA5zG-pAdQ52uZw?pbjreload=10

Episodes

Chuck Chuck Baby with Janis Pugh and Louise Brealey

September 20, 2023 • 19 mins
Tim sits down and chats with writer/director Janis Pugh and actor Louise Brealey about their fantastic film, Chuck Chuck Baby before they have to race for the plane. Audio is presented raw and without edits.
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Science Friction Ep 010 My Secret Identity

April 26, 2023 • 32 mins
Sue and Tim are joined by their friend, actor Mike Donis, as they dive into the classic Canadian series, My Secret Identity starring Jerry O'Connell. Do we love it, reboot it, retcon it, requel it? Find out in this week's entry!
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Science Friction Ep 009 Science Friction

April 21, 2023 • 32 mins
Sue and Tim check out the family sit-com Small Wonder, and Tim wonders why he's never heard of it. Should they reboot it, requel it, or retcon it?
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Simulant W April Mullen And Tim Doiron

March 29, 2023 • 34 mins
Sue and Tim tackle their first interview since 2019, and catch up with their friends director April Mullen, and producer Tim Doiron to chat about their new film Simulant, the heavy sci-fi and humanist themes that are woven into it, as well as the creative forces behind their new film. From a discussion of AI and manufactured intelligence to the placement of hot dog mugs, the episode runs the gambit as these creative forces, known c...
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Science Friction 008 Something Is Out There

March 27, 2023 • 27 mins
Science Friction 008 Something Is Out There by The Mind Reels
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Science Frictrion Ep007 Starman

March 7, 2023 • 26 mins
Sue and Tim are joined by Mike Donis and Lindsay Lewis as they debate on whether the Starman television series, a sequel to the John Carpenter film needs to be revived, rebooted or retconned?
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Science Friction Ep 006 Galaxy High

February 25, 2023 • 17 mins
Sue and Tim head back to Saturday Mornings of 1986 to check out the classic Chris Columbus cartoon, Galaxy High? Reboot? Requel? Retconn? Find out on this episode of Science Friction!
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Science Friction 005 Automan

February 17, 2023 • 17 mins
Is it Tron? Is it better than Tron? Tim and Sue take a look at the short-lived 80s series, Automan, and decide whether to revive, reboot or retocon it.
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Science Friction 004 Otherworld

February 11, 2023 • 13 mins
Tim and Sue travel to some Otherworld to explore the 1985 pilot for the short-lived television series. Do they wanna hang around or find a way home?
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Science Friction Ep 002 The Wizard

February 9, 2023 • 14 mins
Tim and Sue check out the classic 80s show, the short-lived The Wizard!
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Science Friction 003 Misfits Of Science

February 3, 2023 • 19 mins
Science Friction 003 Misfits Of Science by The Mind Reels
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Science Friction 001 The Powers Of Matthew Star

January 20, 2023 • 16 mins
Tim and Sue dive into some classic and not-so-classic television and decide whether it needs a revisit, a reboot, or should be retconned out of existence. This week, The Powers of Matthew Star starring Peter Barton and Louis Gossett Jr.
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The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Fortunate Son

January 6, 2020 • 15 mins
Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the lead cast from CBC's new show, Fortunate Son, Kari Matchett, Darren Mann, and Stephen Moyer. Characters, fashions, and story are discussed as well as the serendipity of one song... For video version: https://youtu.be/PtZaf0wZYto
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The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Coroner

January 6, 2020 • 13 mins
Tim and Sue sit down and chat to the two wonderful leads from CBC's Coroner, Serinda Swan and Roger Cross. For video version: https://youtu.be/210NA3CnUBw
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The Mind Reels chats with Kim's Convenience

January 6, 2020 • 10 mins
Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the two wonderful leads from CBC's fantastic comedy, Kim's Convenience, characters, honest stories, and laughs ensue. For video version: https://youtu.be/_r-aUGY7Dho
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The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Diggstown

January 6, 2020 • 14 mins
Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the showrunner, Floyd Kane, and the lead, Vinessa Antoine, for the Halifax based CBC show, Diggstown. For video version: https://youtu.be/B4DfZdZm2ys
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The Mind Reels chats with CBC's The Detectives

January 6, 2020 • 11 mins
Tim and Sue sit down to chat with the showrunner Petro Duszara and consultant Detective Gerry Belliveau for the third season of the true crime series, The Detectives. For video version: https://youtu.be/JEA_gTTEzXA
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The Mind Reels Chats with CBC's Burden of Proof

January 6, 2020 • 9 mins
Sue and Tim sit down and chat with the two leads of CBC's Burden of Proof, Kristen Kreuk and Peter Mooney and have a lot of fun doing it! For video version: https://youtu.be/pakZb9RrtnA
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Fan Expo 2019: Gibson Quarter

August 28, 2019 • 5 mins
Chatting with artist Gibson Quarter! For video version: https://youtu.be/QRYCNmQf2Vo
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Fan Expo 2019: Niagara Ironman

August 28, 2019 • 5 mins
Had a fun chat with the very cool Niagara Ironman at Fan Expo 2019! Facebook: Niagara Ironman Twitter: @NiagaraIronman Instagram: Niagara_Iron_Man For video version: https://youtu.be/odOsV7m3x7E
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