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    A Film By...

    A Film By... is a podcast created and hosted by Brad Koszo and Jeff Johnson. Together, they wax intellectual about Hollywood's biggest film directors, their underrated movies, and the things we love about them.
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    Nora Ephron - Mixed Nuts Redux

    Nora Ephron - Mixed Nuts Redux
    A Comedy On The Edge

    Brad and Jeff discuss Nora Ephron's dark Christmas comedy Mixed Nuts! It's a wild night of unexpected events taking place at a crisis hotline center with Steve Martin doing his best to control the situation. The conversation includes favorite non-traditional Santa Clauses, Ephron's undisputed title as the Queen of the rom/com, and the amazing breakout performance of Liev Schreiber!

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    Bob Clark - Black Christmas

    Bob Clark - Black Christmas
    "Filthy Billy! I know what you did, nasty Billy!"

    Jeff welcomes "slasher aficionado" Amanda Janik to the show to discuss Bob Clark's Christmas classic (no, not that one)! So take the phone off the hook and join us for Black Christmas; starring Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and John Saxon!


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    1976 - Taxi Driver

    1976 - Taxi Driver
    "You talkin' to me?"

    We're back with another classic for our limited "1976" series! WB Animation Director Andy Thom returns to talk about one more 70s classic, and it's the grittiest of the year! Whether you're catching a cab to finish your holiday shopping, or hoping for a real rain to wash it all away, our look at Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver is right up your alley!

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    Renny Harlin - The Long Kiss Goodnight

    Renny Harlin - The Long Kiss Goodnight
    "...It ain't over. You're going to die screaming... and I'm going to watch. Am I telling the truth?"


    Jeff and Amber are kicking off the holidays with an action-packed Christmas classic! Get ready for Renny Harlin's The Long Kiss Goodnight; starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson!

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    1976 - A Star Is Born

    1976 - A Star Is Born
    "You can trash your life but you're not going to trash mine."

    We're back with another classic for our limited "1976" series! Jeff goes on tour with Dayton Johnson and Amber Lewis of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast to talk booze, Busey, and Barbara Streisand's version of A Star Is Born.

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    Con Men 2: Electric Boogaloo

    Con Men 2: Electric Boogaloo
    Whether you love cons, you're curious about cons, or you're heading to your first con soon, this special episode is for you! Our second Con Men special takes a look at Cincinnati Comic Expo, Lexington Scarefest, and Motor City Comic Con!

    Join us for a conversation about what makes these conventions a must for fans of movies, television, and comics. We're sharing our favorite celebrity interactions and letting you know what to expect at these events!

    Con Info:
    Learn about the Cincinnati Comic Expo here.
    Learn about the Lexington Scarefest here.
    Learn about the Motor City Comic Con here.
    Learn about GalaxyCon here.

    Vendor Info:
    Check out JW Art Studios The Art of John Wright on Facebook here.
    Order your Smell-O-Vison candles from The Euphoric Treefort here.

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    1976 - The Enforcer

    1976 - The Enforcer
    "Personnel? That's for assholes!"


    Our limited series "1976" returns this week. Jeff and David meet their new partner, the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast's Jason Colvin, to investigate the third entry in Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry franchise, The Enforcer!

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Old Friends, New Planets

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Old Friends, New Planets
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, Wayne Whited and David Burns! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 10 "Old Friends, New Planets"

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    Brad Bird - The Iron Giant

    Brad Bird - The Iron Giant
    "You are who you choose to be."

    Jeff and Scott are joined by Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast to discuss what they collectively believe is one of the greatest, most underrated animated films ever, Brad Bird's The Iron Giant; starring the voice talents of Jennifer Anniston, Harry Connick Jr., Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney, and Vin Diesel as the loveable Giant.

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping The Inner Fight with it's Director Brandon Williams

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping The Inner Fight with it's Director Brandon Williams
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 9 "The Inner Fight" with our very special guest, Lower Decks director Brandon Williams!

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    1976 - Carrie

    1976 - Carrie
    "They're all gonna laugh at you!"

    Happy Halloween! On this episode of our limited "1976" series, Jeff, David and Docking Bay 77 Podcast's Amber Lewis are heading to the prom with Brian De Palma's Carrie; starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, William Kat, and Amy Irving!

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    The Music and Movies of Courtney Gains: Part Two

    The Music and Movies of Courtney Gains: Part Two
    Part Two of our conversation with actor and musician Courtney Gains focuses on several of his memorable film roles. Courtney shares incredible stories about working for Dennis Hopper on Colors, auditioning for Memphis Belle, the on-set mentorship he received from Bruce Dern on The Burbs, his Children of the Corn legacy, and the wild character he portrays in Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness!

    Courtney Gains new EP Safe Haven is now available at Fake Fangs Records

    Find out where Courtney is playing on the Courtney Gains Group Facebook Page

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Caves

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Caves
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 8 "Caves"

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    The Music and Movies of Courtney Gains: Part One

    The Music and Movies of Courtney Gains: Part One
    From the first time he terrorized us in 1984's Children of the Corn, Courtney Gains has built an impressive career of memorable roles that have thrilled and chilled us. On this special 2-part episode, Courtney joins us to share his passion for music, and offer some insight into his creative process, as we discuss he new EP, Safe Haven, track-by-track.

    Courtney Gains new EP Safe Haven is now available at Fake Fangs Records

    Find out where Courtney is playing on the Courtney Gains Group Facebook Page

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    Tobe Hooper - Lifeforce

    Tobe Hooper - Lifeforce
    Our love for horror films means we're dropping a bonus episode! Jeff calls on Bill Bant and Jason Masek from the All 80s Movies Podcast to discuss Tobe Hooper's sci-fi space vampire classic Lifeforce! Starring Mathilda May, Steve Railsback, and Patrick Stewart!

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping A Few Badgeys More

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping A Few Badgeys More
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 7 "A Few Badgeys More"


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    Filmmaker Oz Rodriguez

    Filmmaker Oz Rodriguez
    On this special episode, Jeff speaks with filmmaker Oz Rodriguez about his new feature film Miguel Wants To Fight. Oz shares his story, from watching Indiana Jones and Hitchcock movies as a child in the Dominican Republic, to arriving in Los Angeles to work on Funny Or Die, and his move to New York to direct for Saturday Night Live. We discuss the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month, his directorial feature film Vampires vs. the Bronx, the excitement of winning an Emmy, and his new Netflix series Neon!

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Parth Ferengi's Heart Place

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Parth Ferengi's Heart Place
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 6: "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place"

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    1976 - The Omen

    1976 - The Omen
    "Look at me, Damien! It's all for you!"

    Jeff and Wayne discuss the psychological horror of The Omen for our limited series "1976." From Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar win, to the curse that frightened both cast and crew, this episode is all for you!

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Empathological Fallacies

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Empathological Fallacies
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 5: "Empathological Fallacies"

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