166. Let's Taco 'Bout Blackbeard's Ghost featuring Chad Barker

In a special episode of The Balcony, the gang from the back row discuss their Oscar night predictions, providing some last minute commentary on the categories, the nominations, and some stand-out omissions. The guys also talk about why they love Oscar night so much.


Blake can be found on Letterboxd @therealjohng and on Instagram @blakeg_5150.

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Andy can be found on Letterboxd @fatdudeflicks and on Instagram @fatdudedigsflicks.

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The annual tradition continues!!!

This week, Jameson Pfeifle joins the show as we count down our favorite films of 2023. We discuss the year in general, find out again just how similar our tastes are, and talk about what movies we just didn’t get. We also hear some thoughts from friends of the show as they discuss their favorites from the past year. Join us for another great conversation celebrating the year that was!

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This week, Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns with another awesome chat! I am joined by Sioux Falls State Theatre volunteer and dog dad, Tarek Maalouf. We chat about his Pennsylvania roots, where his love of movies stems from, and having an aptitude for numbers and science. We then dive into Tarek’s pick for movie of the week, the Oscar-nominated, Jason Reitman flick, Up in the Air.

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This week, The Balcony is open!

On a brand new episode, Blake and Derrick discuss their top ten lists for the year that was 2023. They dive into some recent watches and then unveil their lists, showcasing a jam-packed year in cinema. What box office smashes will grace their lists? What little seen indie or international flicks will make their way to your watchlist? Blake and Derrick provide some top notch year-end commentary straight from their reserved seats in The Balcony!

Blake can be found on Letterboxd @therealjohng and on Instagram @blakeg_5150.

Derrick can be found on Instagram AND Letterboxd @dervdude.

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This week, Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns to its regular format for a brand new episode! I am joined by Tom Devine, co-host of the long-running A Comic Book Look and pop culture aficionado. We chat about Kansas City and the journey to Sioux Falls, the roots of Tom’s love for “geek culture,” how he met his wife, and what it’s like being a dad to almost a full squad of teenagers. We then dive into this week’s featured movie, the Oscar-nominated Cannon Films release, Runaway Train.

Tom can be found on Instagram at @tomstewdevine. You can also follow all things A Comic Book Look on Facebook!

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Gun violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Join the fight for better gun laws and regulations by looking into or contributing to:

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A little delayed but still here, it’s a different kind of Let’s Taco ‘Bout this week. I am joined by John Boe, Andrew Steinhouse, and Cameron Rhode, director and actors from the upcoming Deathtrap, a production taking the stage at the Olde Towne Dinner Theatre later this month. We talk about their theater journeys, creative influences, and the movies that kept them entertained. We also discuss — without spoilers — the play, what makes it so compelling, John’s directorial vision, and why Andrew and Cameron, friends in real life, like playing adversaries on stage.

Deathtrap open on February 16th and runs through March 17th. Tickets and information are available at OTDT.org.


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Gun violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Join the fight for better gun laws and regulations by looking into or contributing to:

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Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns this week! I am joined by college educator and theatre director, Sarah Honerman. We chat about the joy of educational theater, the unexpected transitions of theatrical focus, a good Honerman love story, and how much The Fat Dude loves Sarah’s dad. We then dive into Sarah’s pick for movie of the week, Alejandro Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning dark comedy, Birdman!

You can find Sarah on IG @sarahbelfragehonerman. You can also follow the theatre department at Minot State University @misuperformingarts.

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If you’d like to contact me for any recommendations, questions, comments, concerns, or to be a future guest, you can send an email to FatDudeDigsFlicks@gmail.com.

And now the call to action:

The fight for Women’s Reproductive Rights continues. If you are interested in supporting a woman’s right to choose, please look into the following organizations:

Planned Parenthood
Center for Reproductive Rights
Pathfinder International
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Equality Now
Every Mother Counts
Global Fund For Women


Gun violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Join the fight for better gun laws and regulations by looking into or contributing to:

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
Everytown for Gun Safety
The Brady Campaign
Newtown Action Alliance
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Americans for Responsible Solutions
Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence


Help protect, defend, and support our LGBTQ+ brothers, sisters, and non-binary spiritual siblings by checking out:

GLAAD
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
The Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
Gender Diversity
Human Rights Campain
It Gets Better Project
The Transgender Law Center
FORGE
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Pride Foundation
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
Trans Women of Color Collective
Trans Youth Equality Foundation
National Center For Transgender Equality
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The Trans Culture District

For movie buffs, second Christmas is now in full swing as the Oscar nominations have been revealed! In step with the annual tradition, I am joined once again by Sioux Falls theatrical show-stopper, Jess Johannsen, and her brother and movie buddy, Nick Johannsen, and we dissect Tuesday’s nominations. Are we a part of the Greta/Margot internet disappointment machine? What omissions left us scratching our heads? What NOMINATIONS left us doing the same? Get comfortable and Let’s Taco ‘Bout those Oscar nods.

You can follow Jess on social media @hawatcha, and check out the upcoming events with the Good Night Theatre Collective. You can follow Nick online @nick.johannsen.

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If you’d like to contact me for any recommendations, questions, comments, concerns, or to be a future guest, you can send an email to FatDudeDigsFlicks@gmail.com.

And now the call to action:

The fight for Women’s Reproductive Rights continues. If you are interested in supporting a woman’s right to choose, please look into the following organizations:

Planned Parenthood
Center for Reproductive Rights
Pathfinder International
National Women’s Law Center
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
Equality Now
Every Mother Counts
Global Fund For Women


Gun violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Join the fight for better gun laws and regulations by looking into or contributing to:

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
Everytown for Gun Safety
The Brady Campaign
Newtown Action Alliance
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Americans for Responsible Solutions
Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence


Help protect, defend, and support our LGBTQ+ brothers, sisters, and non-binary spiritual siblings by checking out:

GLAAD
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
The Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
Gender Diversity
Human Rights Campain
It Gets Better Project
The Transgender Law Center
FORGE
GLSEN
The Matthew Shepard Foundation
Pride Foundation
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
Trans Women of Color Collective
Trans Youth Equality Foundation
National Center For Transgender Equality
True Colors Fund
The Trans Culture District

The Balcony is now open!

The hosts who brought you The Criterion Break are bringing you a NEW podcast. The Balcony focuses on the random conversations of three friends who just want to talk about movies. The Balcony covers the arthouse, the multiplex, and all stops in between, covering whatever movie topic comes to mind each week. On the premiere episode, the three talk Oscar nominations, what they’ve been watching, and the featured topic: what three movies are their Rosetta Stones? What movies define their taste in movies or have  set them on their course of loving movies the way they do?

Blake can be found on Letterboxd @therealjohng and on Instagram @blakeg_5150.

Derrick can be found on Instagram AND Letterboxd @dervdude.

Andy can be found on Letterboxd and Twitter @fatdudeflicks and Instagram @fatdudedigsflicks.

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The Break is back this week, as the arthouse trio looks back at year three in the reopening of the Sioux Falls State Theatre. We run down a timeline of the events, and discuss some of our most memorable moments including a month of Fat Dude approved flicks, some great audience participation experiences, mystery movies, a horror movie featuring a killer sloth, and a chance to say farewell to a dear friend. We also discuss our excitement over the theater’s growth and our hopes for that to continue into the next year.

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