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Direct to Audio: A Movie Discussions Podcast

Spencer Mattinson

A place to talk about movies! Weekly discussions about everything from your favorite movies, rankings, series breakdowns, film history, and more.

tv & film

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01:13:05

Longlegs (2024)

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2024/07/22

Spooky Season in July? Say it ain't so! The pod puts on their Longlegs for this episode, as we discuss one of the most highly anticipated horror releases has finally hit theaters. Liz & Spencer talk spoiler free for about 20 minutes (in case you are scared and need to be talked into a seat), then go the rest of the time discussing the performances, the shot choices, the AMAZING marketing, and of course, the scares. Grab a blanket and be ready to cover your head, it's about to get

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01:05:56

MaXXXine (2024)

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2024/07/15

We will not accept a pod we do not deserve... and for fans of our pod, this one is one you deserve! The finale of the Ti West/ Mia Goth horror trilogy has graced the silver screen, and Liz & Spencer were SEATED for it. Listen as they breakdown the trilogy and a spoiler filled discussion about what makes this a finale we deserved (there is spoiler free at the start, just in case you need to be sold into the movie).

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01:28:58

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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2024/07/03

It's Liz's B-Day Episode, (yes it's a little early but still) and we are keeping it Spielberg per usual. This time around we are discussing his FIRST Sci-Fi classic, and boy oh boy is this just that. The sound, the shots, the lights, the performances. One of the greatest alien movies to ever exist, and a movie that might be too good for Max, Liz, & Spencer Go to Summer Camp.

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01:25:58

Heavyweights (1995)

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2024/06/24

Max, Liz, & Spencer go to Summer Camp continues with Mac & Spencer actually talking about one of the key movies from last weeks draft: Disney's Heavyweights! Of course, with the 2 of them it goes off on tangents BUT they discuss how great Ben Stiller is, how it's surprisingly not mean spirited and holds up "well", and other random topics that may or may not even make sense. Just like summertime 'round the campfire!

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01:54:03

The Great Movie Genre Draft 2: Spielberg, Nick Cage,...

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2024/06/18

It is officially Liz, Max, & Spencer go to Summer Camp on the pod (as we discuss in THIS episode. First up is another genre draft, where we each try to pick the 4 best representations of movie themes that we chose: Spencer with Steven Spielberg movies (with an added 5th of his best produced movie), Max with Nicholas Cage movies, and Liz with movies that take place (or have scenes at) a summer camp. It might be summer, but listen and grade our picks to see who is the best picker of them all!

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01:22:57

The 2024 Summer Movie Preview

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2024/06/11

It's officially Summer Blockbuster season! Liz joins for Season 9's opening episode to discuss the entire summer movie slate: From our next MCU sequel, to the animated slate, to multiple legacy sequels, to the great horror lineup, this summer has it all! Hopefully this helps you mark your calendar for your next movie night out!

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00:18:25

Roger Corman Tribute Episode

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2024/05/17

This episode is a tribute to one of the all time greats. Roger Corman, the King of Cult, passed away at 98 years old, and we take this brief episode to discuss the impact and legacy of a man who helped start so many iconic careers, and whose love of cinema shone brightly for almost 100 years. Thank you for everything, Roger.

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01:44:11

Let's Discuss Our First Time: The Star Wars Prequel...

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2024/05/06

A Long Long Time Ago, Theresa and Host Spencer talked about the Original Trilogy. It's now May again, which means she is subjected to more space fights, Skywalkers, and Lightsaber battles. But this time with MORE CG. We dive into it all: the cringey lines, the EPIC lightsaber duels, and the Darth Jar Jar theory. We promise we like these movies... except Attack of the Clones. What were you doing George?

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00:50:40

Abigail (2024)

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2024/04/29

Now normally we don't like doing new movie reviews, but when a remake of a Universal Monster movie comes out, and it has Dan Stevens, and it's done by Radio Silence, and there is SO MUCH BLOOD, well then we have to cover it on the pod! Liz joins in on the fun to talk about the newest addition to vampire movies, Abigail. Unlike the titular vampire, this movie doesn't suck. Go watch it and listen to our review of this vampiric romp.

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01:51:29

The Best American Rock Band Bracket

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2024/04/01

April Fools from the pod! For ONE NIGHT ONLY we are a music pod, and Max & Gavin join the show to find out who is the best American Rock Band of All Time. We had to do a for radio edit of this podcast, because the original was like a Grateful Dead song: it just kept going and didn't want to end. From Sublime to The Stooges, and from Heart to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, we go in depth to find out who stands alone at the American Rock Mountaintop.

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01:22:09

The 2024 Direct to Audio Awards

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2024/03/27

Award season makes its final stop at the Direct to Audio Podcast Awards, where we celebrate all that was good in film this past year. Hosts Liz & Spencer share their picks for the 17 categories, and give their top movies of the year from all genres and backgrounds. Dust off that suit or ballgown, because you have one more red carpet to walk!

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01:17:50

Action Jackson

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2024/03/19

This one is for Carl.An 80s action movie that takes place in Detroit, starring Carl Weathers as a tough as nails cop trying to stop Craig T. Nelson from his power trip? Sign this pod up! Guest Steven and Host Spencer get back together to discuss this crazy ride, and pay homage to one of the best to ever grace the screen.

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01:11:38

Madame Web

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2024/03/11

*sigh* yes, we did it. Similarly to her mother, our souls died a little while researching this spider movie. Why did this get made, why is the ADR so bad, why is the villain not wearing shoes, and since when do fireworks break human sized holes through brick walls? New friends Stephanie and Damien don't know, and neither do host Spencer and his side kick Theresa. The web that connects the 4 of them is more confusion than a super hero power... which the 4 leads don't even have.

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01:07:52

Let's Discuss Movies in the 2000s! Pt 2: 05-09

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2024/03/01

Hey the 2000s was obsessed with franchises and sequels, so why not have a 2 part episode? This time around Max & Host Spencer cover the back half of the decade, and give their final picks for the top 3 movies of the decade based on their choices. Will it be odd? Probably. Will the nostalgia play a factor? Of course. Does it matter? Absolutely not.

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01:13:56

Let's Discuss Movies in the 2000s! Pt 1: 00-04

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2024/02/24

It's time to hop back into the time machine and reminisce about the 2000s! From the obsession with parody movies, a desire to start the next big fantasy franchise, to the foundations of the modern superhero genre being set, this decade brought it all; so much so that we had to make this a 2 parter! Max & Host Spencer get lost in the conversation (I mean, they have a whole episode about that in November), and thus, our first 2 part episode in 2 years is here.

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01:00:19

Direct to Audio's 2024 Valentine's Day Special: A...

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2024/02/17

It's Valentine's Day, and we celebrate here on Direct to Audio a little differently. Instead of flowers and chocolate we are about film reels and... well movie theater chocolate. Host Spencer's Rootin' Tootin' partner Theresa comes back on the pod, and they discuss their dating life through the movies they have seen. From the Alamo Drafthouse showings, to the random films Spencer makes her watch, and the themed dates, they discuss their relationship through, and with, film. The

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01:43:01

Let's Rank the Rocky Franchise From Worst to Best

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2024/01/30

Ding. Ding. It's time to tape your fists and get ready for the bright lights, as we enter the ring to see which of the 9 Rocky Movies (Creed included) is the Champ! Over 5 decades of Box (ing) Office Dominance, Sylvester Stallone's ultimate underdog story has been a staple in the cultural zeitgeist since it's first iteration in 1976, and has held onto the title up to 2023's Creed 3. Looking at the reviews with guest Steven, we look to see which will stay on top? Unlike Rocky 3, I DID

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01:09:46

The Great Movie Scenario Draft: Music Festival &...

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2024/01/22

Everyone, it's time to draft! Brainstorm all the characters you can, or in this case bands too, as Liz & Theresa join in to draft their Movie Band Music Festivals and their Declaration of Independence Stealin' Teams. For the former, it's 3 fictional movie bands, 1 musical act that has had a biopic, and one venue to hold the jams! For the latter, 5 characters to help you steal, search for, and uncover the iconic National Treasure; but be careful as a random member will be turned

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01:32:58

Career Rewind: John Hughes

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2024/01/16

Welcome to Season 8! This episode Max is back to talk about a director with 8 films to his name, and dozens more on top as a screenwriter, who for an entire decade had the cultural zeitgeist in the palm of his hand. We talk about the collaborators, the success, the weird end, and how strange his career feels, for better and worse. With one of the greatest screenwriting minds of all time, it feels weird to only include one line, so just think of your favorite quote from a John Hughes project, and we

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00:54:54

The Direct to Audio Christmas Movie Game Show

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2023/12/19

It's time to put a bow on this year's holiday episodes by bringing Liz & Theresa on to duke it out in some movie trivia! 3 rounds of jeopardy style questions that cover dozens of Christmas Movies to really wrap up (pun intended) the most wonderful time of the year. Play along, and have a happy holidays from all of us here with Direct to Audio.

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