The Indie Magazine Podcast

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is Roaring Fun for the Whole Family – E187

Cole took his family to see PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, and he’s a fan. Everyone’s favorite canine-pseudo-cops go cretaceous in this theatrical entry, and what follows is

Is Marvel ‘Back’ with Spider-Man: Brand New Day? – E186

After seeing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the newest entry from Sony and Marvel starring Tom Holland, Madison says that no matter what, this is the direction for a true fri

First Thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day – E185

Madison drops a quick review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the newest entry in the web-slinger’s story from Sony and Marvel starring Tom Holland. Give it a listen or wat

The Odyssey: A Short Review of a LONG VOYAGE – E184

Madison gives us his quick take on Christopher Nolan’s newest film, The Odyssey. Adapting the 3000+ year old story wasn’t easy, but as fans and critics worldwide agree, t

The World Cup of Soccer Movies – E183

The most beautiful game has produced some fun movies over the years. Tristan and Madison discuss their childhood favorites, ones they can’t stop coming back to, and the p

The Invite is Horror-Adjacent for the Socially Anxious – E182

Madison is here with a review of The Invite, a Sundance-darling that delivers all the right emotions, cinematography, and character-first storytelling in a tight 1hr. 47

Disclosure Day Review: Spielberg Serves Up THE UFO Movie – E181

Madison and Tristan discuss Steven Spielberg’s new film, Disclosure Day (2026), and why Madison believes it’s in Spielberg’s top 15, but maybe not top 5. We get into box

Disclosure Day Review: First Thoughts – E180

Madison attended an early press screening of Steven Spielberg’s newest film, Disclosure Day, and we’ve got a teaser review ready for you! Get your tickets to Disclosure

Spielberg: The Good, The Great, and The Ugly – E179

Coming to you hot today with a look at Steven Spielberg’s filmography: The Good, The Great, and The Ugly. Steven Allan Spielberg set the new standard of blockbusters, he

Can Avengers: Doomsday Revive the MCU? – E178

We’re breaking down one of the most (if not the most) hotly-anticipated releases this year, Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday.  From sharing an opening weekend with Dune: Part

Mother Mary Goes All-in On Dreamlike Archetypes – E177

Madison is here with a review of one of the most intriguing releases of the year thus far, David Lowery’s newest film, Mother Mary. Distributed by A24, Mother Mary is th

Project Hail Mary: An Adaptation That Shines Bright – E176

Madison discusses his take on Project Hail Mary, all things Ryan Gosling, product placements, visual and practical effects, and the delicate dance that comes with adaptin

The Oscars Best Picture Episode – E175

The 98th Academy Awards will air this Sunday, and in prep for the big day, we discuss the nominees for Best Picture. While Madison loved the *neature* of Train Dreams, he

The Indie Mag & Pod in 2026 – E174

It’s been a great year, full of great guests, good movies, TV, and music. There are some exciting prospects for 2026, and we catch up and update fans and listeners of the

First Friday Film Fallout – E173

If you're from Vegas, you might already know what's going down... And if you don't yet, you're about to get caught up to speed. Kevin and Rex sit down to dish on First F

Kevin's Favorite Christmas Songs – REPOST – E172

Originally aired on 12/25/2023, we're revisiting a fan-favorite for the Christmas season! Kevin Bessey joined us to talk about his favorite Christmas albums and songs, a

Sacred Texts – Booksmart (2019) – E171

We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Booksmart (2019), Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut that forever changed our very own Madison D. Daniels. Sa

Seldy Gray, Creative Executive – E170

Have you ever sat in a theater, on a plane, or on your couch and thought, “Could I write something good enough to get made?” There’s the idea stage (important), the writi

Sacred Texts – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) – E169

We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987). One of John Hughes’ finest, not to mention John Candy and Steve Mart

Wicked: For Good…is it good?!? – E168

We already know what everyone’s seeing this weekend at the theaters, and no, it sadly isn’t Predator: Badlands or The Running Man reboot. No folks, this weekend and the m