Home Theater United Podcast
The official podcast of the Home Theater Forum, hosted by Brian Dobbs and Sam Posten.
Episodes
Episode 49 - Why Is this film so hated?
Talking 6 poorly reviewed films and discussing if they have any merit - (Target time about 1h but will go as long as is fun):
- Intro by Sam: Welcome Todd and John Rice (No relation)
- Cinema Shout-Outs, a palate cleanse of positivity
- 6 Films that got bad audience and critic reactions that we look at fres...
Introducing Audiologist Dr. Bethany Anderson. Topics will cover protecting your hearing in home theater, cinema and concert environments :
- Intro by Sam: Welcome Dr. Anderson! What can you tell us about yourself, and are you big into movies, cinema, music?
- What can home theater viewers do to limit exposure to ear damage while still enjoying dramatic music and sound effe...
Home Theater United
Episode 47
December 21, 2023, 2023 6:00 PM EST
Re-Introducing Brian Dobbs, founding cohost and cohost emeritus of Home Theater United and new Documentarian with his film Blue Planet Red -
- Intro by Sam: Welcome back Brian! You have been busy moving cross country and back and now have your first film under your belt! Blue Planet Red is on sites like Vimeo and purchaseable as an ...
What movies do you consider to be Hidden Gems? Join host Sam Posten and guests Todd Erwin, John Rice and Josh Steinberg as they highlight 3 movies each which they feel deserve wider exposure and acclaim than what they got theatrically or on home video.
Sam:
The mist Antebellum Inside man
Todd:
Solo: A Star Wars Story Ghostbusters: Answer the Call Grand Canyon
Josh:
Rope
Tomorrowland
Sunshine
John:
A Monster Calls Paper To...
The show returns after a 6 month break! We are BACK, baby!
Todd Erwin joins us once again to talk about his picks for best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, focusing on TVs and other Home Theater gear.
Plus Todd announces the launch of his own new show, coming soon on Youtube!
ANDDDDDD we will have cohost emeritus Brian Dobbs back soon to talk about his new feature length documentary, Red Planet Blue!
Home Theater United
Episode 44
March 6, 2023, 2023 7:30 PM EST
Introducing immersive recording artist and storyteller Brent Watkins
Introducing Brent Watkins a musician focusing on immersive audio experiences
- Intro by Sam: Welcome Brent, you bill yourself as an immersive recording artist and congrats on the launch of your website and second album! What does the focus on immersive music mean to you...
Home Theater United
Episode 43
February 20, 2023 7:30 PM EST
Introducing the HTU Budget Challenge #1 - (Target time about 1h but will go as long as is fun):
- Intro by Sam: Welcome two Todds, two Johns, two Rices and a Sam.
- Round Table Discussion
- What is the budget challenge?
- Who was invited to participate ...
- What is the budget challenge?
Director and Producer (and Editor!) Bryan Storkel from SideStilt Films
Meeting up with Bryan Storkel from SideStilt Films:
- Intro by sam: Welcome Bryan Storkel.
- Interview:
- You bill yourself as both producer and director here plus you do editing too. How do you juggle so many hats? Are you the lead writer on these as well?
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Meeting up with HTF’s Brian Ralston and Director Chris Chan Lee from Silent River:
- Intro by sam: Meet Brian Ralston and Chris Chan Lee
- Interview Qs:
- Brian: What can you tell us about your work on Silent River
- Chris: The film is out on digital to buy now. How has the reaction been from audiences? What was the ...
Sam sits down with HTF and HTU regular guest Todd Erwin to preview the deals and don'ts for Home Theater gear and media coming up this week for Black Friday 2022.
Home Theater United
Episode 39
September 19, 2022 6:30 PM EST
What’s cooking at Warner Archive (Target time about 1h):
- Intro by sam: Who is Mr. George Feltenstein? What’s his history with Warner?
- He’s been a great friend to HTF over the years and we’d love to visit with him again =) THANKS to Ronald Episode for bringing Mr. Feltenstein to the show!
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Home Theater United
Episode 38 July 11, 2022 7:30 PM EST
Streaming Frustrations 2022 with Todd Erwin
Reconnection (5m or less):
- Amazon Prime day tonight at 12 midnight. Does Todd think the $120 Apple TV is a good deal or the best deal of all time? Pretty Awesome! - Best Buy is price matching that, 64Gb is $140, Roku Ultra $80, StreamStick 4K $30 (both are Roku sales, not Prime Day)
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Episode 37
June 27, 2022 7:30 PM EST
New and returning hobbyists
Todd Rice
Dave Hahn
Reconnection:
- Sam’s new toy: Rodecaster 2 - Robot Voices and spoiler alert
- Mini G2 review: HGIG is still broken but movies and HDR10 gaming are glorious
New and returning hobbyists:
- Where are you at with your current build? How long have you b...
April 28, 2022 4:30 PM EST
Pro Reviewer Caleb Denison of Digital Trends
Caleb Denison | Senior Editor, Digital Trends
Reconnection:
- Sam’s pain: Got G2 77” on Monday. Installer not coming til next week.
- Sony tries to beat JVC’s 2022 projectors, Sam is not super impressed
Pro Reviewer Caleb Denison of Digital Trends:
- How would yo...
Home Theater United
Episode 35
March 29, 2022 7:30 PM EST
2022 new flat panel round table
Guests:
Stop the Fomo
Whisper Status 74
Tech with KG
Keep it classy tech
Reconnection (5m or less):
- Brian on sabbatical
2022 flat panel round table (Target time 1h or less):
- What's got you jazzed about the new panels?
- LG seems to be smashing...
Home Theater United
Episode 34
February 7, 2022 8:00 PM EST
Directors Rountable Discussion
Reconnection (5m or less):
- Reflecting on MD trip, visit to Sam’s, movies, filling suitcase
- Revisiting Brian’s Scariest Movie
- Sam’s “new” projector
- Sam cleared out 500+ disks!
- Todd: Does the LOT...
Home Theater United
Episode 33
January 15, 2022 8:00 PM EST
We have questions! The Lipton and Films to be buried with quizzes
Reconnection (5m or less):
- Basement coming along
- Covid
Lipton questions:
- ...
Brian Dobbs and Sam Posten talk about what they have watched in 2020 -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Listen in, as they try to guess where each other’s selections ended up.
Brian Dobbs and Sam Posten take a deep dive into how they store, organize, and display their home theater media collection. Sam embraces chaos, Brian is way more thoughtful. They also discuss the tchotchkes and other items that bring personality to their home theater areas.
Home Theater United
Episode 32
December 27, 2021 8:00 PM EST
Special Guest Adrian Silva of Stewart Filmscreen
Reconnection:
- Whatcha get for Christmas and or Boxing day???
- Sam’s got no screen on the wall, oh no! But the carpet is back and the walls are darker, dun dun dun!
- JVC NZ8 still delayed
- Matrix DRM Disas...
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