The Sheist Podcast

Filmmaker in Focus: Emmanuel Duga - Bad Movies We Love

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700

Writer/Director Emmanuel Duga joined the show to talk about his inspirations and aspirations as a filmmaker, working with friends, filming locally, and his feature work, Nothing Ever Happens in Burbank, CA.

Nothing Ever Happens in Burbank, CA is available now on Amazon, and check out the trailers for his other films, Jeff Gets A Job and The Stranger, on YouTube. You can find Emmanuel on Instagram @manmanduga and stay up to date with Emmanuel's work at PresentTenseFilms.com.

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Filmmaker in Focus: Wes Clark - Bad Movies We Love

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0700

In this Filmmaker in Focus episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Wes Clark to talk about his beginnings in filmmaking, artistic inspirations, controlling your own distribution, and how that all applies to his new film: How to Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps.

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Filmmaker in Focus: Sook-Yin Lee - Bad Movies We Love

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0700

For this Spotlight Session episode, broadcaster, musician, actress, multimedia artist, and director Sook-Yin Lee is our Filmmaker in Focus. We talk about working with John Cameron Mitchell, free love, unconventional approaches to filmmaking, and the process of developing her ex-boyfriend's graphic novel on sex work into her latest feature film, Paying for It.

Paying for It lands in the US at The Quad in New York, starting January 30th, and Los Angeles, at Laemmle Theaters, starting February 3rd.

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One-on-One with Writer/Director Elliot Hasler

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0700

Thanks for pushing play on this special episode of The Sheist podcast! I was joined by writer/director Elliot Hasler for a one-on-one discussion on his filmmaking journey, his inspirations, the future of the industry, and his newest film, VINDICATION SWIM.

Elliot will be touring with the film in North America in association with Freestlye Digital Media, starting Oct. 17th at the Quad in New York. More dates include:

Atlantic Highlands, NJ SmodCastle Cinemas Opens 10/18
Trumbull, CT AMC Marquis 16 Opens 10/19
Los Angeles Laemmle Royal Opens 10/24
San Diego AMC Mission Valley Opens 10/25
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Paseo Nuevo Opens 11/5
Toronto Imagine Cinemas Carlton Opens 11/14
London, ON Hyland Cinema Opens 11/15

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. And, please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions.

If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help. So, please share the show with a friend, and subscribe to the show on your podcast platform of choice.

This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network! If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

One-on-One with Writer/Director/Cinematographer Steven Bernstein

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:45:00 -0700

I was very fortunate to sit down with a film industry veteran in the truest sense of the word. He's the cinematographer behind some of your favorite films like "White Chicks", "Murder at 1600", and "Monster." He's the writer and director of "Decoding Annie Parker" and "Last Call", and he's got a new book and companion film, "GRQ" (Get Rich Quick). Steven Bernstein joined the show to share his experience, his wisdom, his insight, and more!

!!GIVEAWAY!! You can be entered to win a copy of Steven's book. All you need to do is share this episode on Instagram or Twitter and tag @SheistPodcast by September 26, 2025, and you'll be entered to win one of four original copies. If you don't win and want to buy the book, you can find it at all good bookstores and online at Amazon. You can find Steven on Instagram and check out his podcast Filmmaker and Fans.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions.

If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help. So, please tell somebody. But liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and part of The Sheist Podcast Network.

If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at @SheistPodcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

Into the Scheider-Verse: Jaws (1975)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:30:00 -0700

We are back for another foray into the Scheider-Verse. Not only did we reconvene early, but we went out of our planned order because it's a special occasion! On its 50th anniversary theatrical rerelease, it's the one, it's the only Jaws (1975).

Jaws (1975)

When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Writers: Peter Benchley & Carl Gottlieb

Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss

Thanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at info@thesheist.com or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.

Into the Scheider-Verse: The French Connection (1971)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:30:00 -0700

We are back and have arrived at the next stop in the Scheider-Verse! We take a look at a much bigger supporting (borderline lead) role for our boy Roy after his breakout in Klute. It's New York by way of Marseille as we get down and dirty with The French Connection.

The French Connection (1971)

A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.

Director: William Friedkin

Writers: Ernest Tidyman, Robin Moore, William Friedkin

Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey

This Month (or so) at the Movies: June 29th, 2025

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0700

It's been a while friends, but Christen is back in the studio for the first time in a while to catch up on all the movies we've banked over the last month and get back in the rhythm of the show. We've got a lot on our plate with FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FINAL RECKONING, F1, MATERIALISTS, THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Plus, I'm going to run through everything I saw without her: BRING HER BACK, TORNADO, 28 YEARS LATER, BALLERINA, THE UNHOLY TRINITY, and PHOENICIAN SCHEME.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

Director Interview: Karl Huber

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0700

I sat down for a chat with filmmaker and practical effects guru Karl Huber to discuss his journey in filmmaking, the state of the business, inspirations, and his upcoming new project, Four Vacancies, which is in its prelaunch campaign right now!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

Into the Scheider-Verse: Klute (1971)

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:45:00 -0700

We take our first official foray into the Scheider-Verse with Klute (1971). While it wasn't Roy's first role his turn as pimp Frank Ligourin was his breakout role and opened the doors bigger opportunites. We talk about the use of sound and shadow in crafting atmosphere, the subtle moments of affection and candid vulnerability, bare feet at home in the US and Canada, residential snakes, and so much more! Plus, words of wisdom from the man of the hour himself.

This Week at the Movies - May 11th, 2025

Sun, 11 May 2025 22:00:00 -0700

It's been a couple of weeks since we sat down and talked about new movies we've seen, but we've got several to discuss. So, before we hit the road, we wanted to pop in and say hi. We're talking HAVOC, THE UGLY STEPSISTER, THE AMATEUR, UNTIL DAWN, THE SURFER, THE SHROUDS, and THUNDERBOLTS*. It's This Week at the Movies for May 11th, 2025.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

Welcome to the Scheider-Verse!

Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700

It all starts here! Nick is joined by his friend and frequent collaborator, Vanya Garraway, to lay the foundation for what's to come, as they plan a 30-film retrospective to reflect on the career, the life, and the legacy of the marvelous Roy Scheider.

This Week at the Movies - April 25th, 2025

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0700

This Week at the Movies is back in full effect as Nick and Christen continue to play catch-up, but they added THE LEGEND OF OCHI, WARFARE, and SACRAMENTO under their belts, and Nick also checked out THE WOMAN IN THE YARD. Plus, a look at all the new releases on deck for the release weekend of April 25th, 2025.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is part of The Sheist Podcast Network and an extension of TheSheist.com. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or @SheistPodcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

This Week at the Movies/This Week on the Couch Crossover Event!!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700

This Week at the Movies meets This Week on the Couch as Nick and Christen get back in the rhythm of recording regularly together. SINNERS, and THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND are on the film slate, and the save DR. ODYSSEY movement starts here as well as a Season 1 reflection on THE PITT and the big news from the most recent 9-1-1.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

Last Month at the Movies/Goodbye Rids - March 2025

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0700

Hello everybody! And welcome back to the Sheist podcast. I has been a while but we are back for a new episode of this week at the movies. In this case it’s more like last month at the movies, so we’ve got a lot of ground to cover with a look back at Last Breath the documentary Captain America: Brave New World, Black Bag, Death of a Unicorn, Mickey 17, The Gorge, and The Parenting. And we say goodbye to a friend.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode, and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

This Week at the Movies - March 8th, 2025

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700

What's the sound of an almond crunching in the distance? How long can someone survive without oxygen? What's the fallout after the Oscars? We talk about all that and more as we get into LAST BREATH and a look back at the 97th Academy Awards.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

Last Week at the Movies/Hospital & Oscar Hopefuls - March 1st, 2025

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Christen and I are out of the hospital and back in the studio for a new episode of This Week (Last Week) at the Movies sharing a little behind the studio personal info before retracing our steps with HEART EYES, LOVE HURTS, THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE, and ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT. Plus we take a look at what is coming out on Oscar weekend and put our hopefuls out into the universe for the big ceremony.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

This Week/Last Week at the Movies - Feb. 10th, 2025

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Why are Trader Joe's blue corn chips and salsa especial so damn good?!? I dunno but that's how we start This Week/Last Week at the Movies before diving into ONE OF THEM DAYS, COMPANION, and LOVE HURTS. Plus, a brief breakdown of everything that came out for the release weekend of February 7th, 2025.

This Week at the Movies - Feb. 1st, 2025

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Christen and I are back for This Week at the Movies to talk about the latest online gossip and share mostly spoiler-free thoughts on a couple 2024 Oscar contenders we crossed off the list in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN and I'M STILL HERE. Plus, we add to the 2025 slate with FLIGHT RISK, PRESENCE, and YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED. And a very cursory glance at the last two weeks of new titles.

This Week at the Movies: Oscar Noms - Jan. 25th, 2024

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

It's This Week at the Movies! We've done a good job avoiding critical spoilers and that continues, I think, as we get into a few more 2024 stragglers with HARD TRUTHS and MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, and we howl at the moon with WOLF MAN. Then we take a stab at those Oscar Nominations and the inevitable fallout.

Last Week at the Movies - Jan. 17th, 2025

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Picking up where we left off, Christen and I resume this week's Last Week at the Movies...that sounds right-ish. This time we're talking BABYGIRL, NICKEL BOYS, THE DAMNED, and DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA. Plus a quick look back at what came out for the weekend of January 17th, 2025.

Last Week at the Movies - Jan. 10th, 2025

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

It's been a rough few weeks for Los Angeles. So, we take a moment to talk about the fires and say goodbye to David Lynch. Then we take a look and share our mostly spoiler-free thoughts on THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT, BETTER MAN, SE7EN's re-release, and THE LAST SHOWGIRL. We'll be back to finish up the second half before resuming as usual next weekend. Thanks for listening. Be safe.

This Week at the Movies - Happy New Year 2025

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

A very Happy New Year to you all out there! We are back and we are crossing things off the 2024 watchlist and looking ahead to what's on deck for the first release weekend of 2025. I want to say that we didn't get into much spoiler territory this time, for better or worse depending on your preference, but we did see a lot and shared our thoughts on A DIFFERENT MAN, SEPTEMBER 5, THE ROOM NEXT DOOR, MARIA, MARS EXPRESS, and the BRUTALIST! This is This Week at the Movies for the release weekend of January 3rd, 2025.

This Week at the Movies - December 27th, 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

It's the final release weekend of the year! That's exciting and daunting as I am not close to checking off everything I wanted to see on my 2024 wishlist. However, we are making an effort! This Week at the Movies we're sharing some spoilerized thoughts on NIGHTBITCH, NOSFERATU, CARRY-ON, RED ONE, and SONIC 3.

This Week at the Movies - Dec. 21st, 2024

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

This Week at the Movies is back for one more episode before the surge of Christmas releases. We share some spoiler-y thoughts on THE END, INTERSTELLAR'S 10th-Anniversary re-release, KRAVEN ("The Hunter"), and revisiting WICKED. Plus, a look ahead at what's on deck for the weekend of December 21st, 2024.

This Week (and Last Week) at the Movies - December 13th, 2024

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

We took last week off. So, we've got a couple extra movies to talk about but we are back for This Week at the Movies, sharing some spoilerful thoughts on QUEER, FLOW, THE ORDER, THE RETURN, WEREWOLVES, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, and THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN. Plus, a quick rundown of what's coming out for the weekend of December 13th, 2024.

This Week at the Movies - Thanksgiving 2024

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, and happy release weekend to everyone! We are back for another This Week at the Movies, talking about MOANA 2, plus a look at all the releases surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday.

This Week at the Movies - Nov. 23rd, 2024

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

It's This Week at the Movies! We are back at it with a full slate, sharing our spoiler-loaded thoughts on HERE, JUROR #2, EMILIA PEREZ, GLADIATOR, and WICKED. Plus a look ahead at what's coming out for the release weekend of November 23rd, 2024.

This Week at the Movies - November, 16th 2024

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

This Week at the Movies is back! Or at least we are back for it. Christen and I are both on the mend from Covid and we're here to talk about a trio of Netflix films we watched while recovering (Woman of the Hour, Don't Move, and Nowhere) and A Real Pain, Heretic, Small Things Like These, Smile 2, and Conclave. Plus a look at what's on deck for the weekend of November 16th, 2024.

"Driving Marilyn" with NYT Bestselling Author Joel Brokaw

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

I was joined by author Joel Brokaw (who collaborated with Tyler Perry on the New York Times Bestseller "Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings") as he now turns his attention to his father Norman Brokaw, the former chairman and CEO of the William Morris Agency, in his new book "Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw".

You can find the book at your local bookstore or on Amazon and if you want to get in touch with Joel you can do so at JoelBrokaw.com.

This Week at the Movies - Oct. 25th, 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

After taking last week off for family reasons, Christen is not with me for this one but it's still This Week (and Last Week) at the Movies. I'm taking a look at IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE, SATURDAY NIGHT, RUMOURS, ANORA, THE APPRENTICE, and VENOM THE LAST DANCE. Plus a look at everything else on deck for the release weekend of October 25th, 2024.

This Week at the Movies - October 11th, 2024

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

We are keeping the gloves off and not tip-toeing around any potential spoilers. So, proceed with caution. However, making the switch allows us to talk about JOKER 2, LEE, AZRAEL, THE OUTRUN, and WE LIVE IN TIME more fully and thoughtfully. Plus, we take a look at what's on deck for the weekend of October 11th, 2024.

This Week at the Movies - October 4th, 2024

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

We switched things up a smidge this week and decided not to tip-toe around any potential spoilers. So, if you are still in the market, beware. Switching gears allowed us to talk about MEGALOPOLIS, NEVER LET GO, LUMINA, and HIS THREE DAUGHTERS more fully and thoughtfully. Plus a look at what's on deck for the weekend of October 4th, 2024.

This Week at the Movies - September 27th, 2024

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

International travel couldn't stand in the way of watching some movies! All kidding aside, Christen and I had a great time meeting up with friends and traveling to Canada but we had some movies loaded up for the flight home and I made sure to get back in the saddle at theaters to help me reacclimate to the time. It's This Week at the Movies for the weekend of September 27th and we are talking REBEL RIDGE, THE CONTESTANT, TRANSFORMERS ONE, and THE WILD ROBOT. Plus, some other things that piqued our interest in this week's releases.

This Week at the Movies - September 20th, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Hey everybody! It's This Week at the Movies, and I was joined once again by my wife Christen to talk about an interesting trio of films. We share our quick thoughts on MY OLD ASS, SPEAK NO EVIL, and what may be the most talked about movie of the year, THE SUBSTANCE. Plus a look ahead at everything coming out the weekend of Sept. 20th, 2024.

This Week at the Movies - Sept. 14th, 2024

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Christen and I are back for another episode of This Week at the Movies and we toed international waters as we shared our thoughts on Canada's French-language thriller RED ROOMS, the Mexico/USA joint production CITY OF DREAMS, and the Japanese-American TOKYO COWBOY. Plus, we take a look at what's coming out over the weekend.

This Week (and Last Week) at the Movies - Sept. 7th, 2024

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Another release weekend is here and it's time for This Week at the Movies! Well, plus last week since we took Labor Day Weekend off. But that means we have a lot for you this time as my wife Christen is back to help me give thoughts on THE CROW, GOOD ONE, SLINGSHOT, AFRAID, BETWEEN THE TEMPLES, and BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. Plus, a look at what other interesting movies piqued our interest the week of Sept. 7th, 2024.

This Week at the Movies - August 23rd, 2024

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Another release weekend is here and it's time for This Week at the Movies! My wife Christen is back in the saddle as we give mostly spoiler-free thoughts on IT ENDS WITH US, CLOSE TO YOU, and BLINK TWICE. We did our best to steer clear of giving away plot details but did get into some broader discussion about the movie biz. Plus, a look at what other interesting movies piqued our interest this week.

This Week at the Movies - August 16th, 2024

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700

It’s August 16th and This Week at the Movies, my wife is back to help me give as spoiler-free thoughts as we can on ALIEN: ROMULUS, SKINCARE, and STRANGE DARLING. I think we did well in not giving away plot details, but we did get into some broader discussion about the movie industry in the wake of our movie chat. Plus, a peek at a few other titles on deck for this week that you may want to keep an eye out for.

This Week at the Movies - August 9th

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700

This Week at the Movies is back! My wife, Christen, joined me again to talk about what we saw over the last week and take a look at what's coming out on the release weekend for August 9th, 2024.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or @Sheist Podcast and @NickSheisty on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

Interview with director Peter John Ross: Social Media Monster

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700

The Sheist Podcast is back! For the return episode, I was joined by Peter John Ross to discuss his filmmaking experiences and the particular challenges he faced with his documentary: Social Media Monster. You can check out the film trailer here, and you can watch the entire film using the link below.

Social Media Monster (2021)

Director: Peter John Ross | Writers: Alfie Gonzalez, Peter John Ross

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, or are interested in checking out the documentary, you can do so using the links in the show notes. Word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

This Week at the Movies - Jan. 20th, 2024

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

It was a weird travel week and Sundance was on deck, but here's a look at what I saw during the week and what's on deck for the weekend of January 20th, 2024.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or @SheistPodcast and @NickSheisty on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

This Week at the Movies - Jan. 12th, 2024

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

It's another week and there are plenty of movies to dive into. I am still playing catch-up with 2023 films to get myself ready for the Sheist Awards. I am feeling more prepared now since I was able to check a lot of things off the 2023 list such as Blue Jean, Rustin, Priscilla, and several others. So, put your feet up and hang out with me for a new edition of "This Week at the Movies".

This Week at the Movies - Jan. 7th, 2024

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

It's time to get back in the groove. I see a lot of movies but have less time to write about them as a result. So, I'm taking some of the spirit of the Release Radar that I do on the website and bringing that to the podcast. It's going to be an evolving experience as I pin down exactly what and how I want to do it, but this felt like a good place to start. Please enjoy.

Scream Franchise Rankings - 2023

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0700

I was joined by the Scream Queen herself, Shauna, from the Sparky About Movies YouTube Channel to discuss and rank her love of loves...the Scream film franchise. Plus, I put her franchise knowledge to the test with some Scream trivia so come hang out with us and find out just how many knife wounds it takes to officially write them off.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. If you want to find Shauna you can do so @CinemaOfScreams on X or the Sparky About Movies YouTube channel. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions.

If you enjoyed what you heard, I still believe word of mouth is the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and rating the show goes a long way too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or @ @SheistPodcast on X. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

NFL Pick Em Show S3E9: Week 9 - 2023

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The Steelers cashed in a W and held the under by a half-point, but I narrowly missed the trifecta as the Titans couldn't cover the 3 points in a 20-16 loss on the road. I recap that Thursday game and get into what turned out to be a lot of upset picks after a 14-2 mark last week. Here's hoping.

NFL Pick Em Show S3E8: Week 8 - 2023

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The Bills survived a nailbiter against the Bucs, 24-18, by a fingertip on Thursday Night Football. And with nobody on bye, Week 8 is loaded with action and I break down all the games on deck.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. I still believe that word of mouth is the best way to help, so if you enjoyed it, please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing go a long way too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And, until next time, be well, stay safe, and Go Bills!

NFL Pick Em Show S3E7: Week 7 - 2023

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The Jags shrugged off the time in London and got right back to winning stateside, as they beat the Saints in New Orleans, 31-24, on Thursday Night. Plus, a look at all the games on tap this week to see if I can improve on my 11-4 mark from last week and get a household win as well as a win in my league. Good luck everyone.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. I still believe that word of mouth is the best way to help, so if you enjoyed it, please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing go a long way too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on X. And, until next time, be well, stay safe, and Go Bills!

NFL Pick 'Em Show S3E6: Week 6 -2023

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Christen isn't feeling well, so I was flying solo on this one but she also tends to do better in our picks league when she doesn't join me for the show. So, I recapped the completely lackluster and underwhelming Thursday Night Football game between the Chiefs and Broncos and went through all the rest of the games on the Week 6 slate. Also got Rids' picks in this time. Enjoy.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. I still believe that word of mouth is the best way to help, so if you enjoyed it, please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing go a long way too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or @SheistPodcast on Twitter. And, until next time, be well, stay safe, and Go Bills!

NFL Pick 'Em Show S3E4: Week 4 - 2023

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

It's the Pick Em Show. Join us for a quick recap of the Lions 34-20 win over the Packers in Green Bay and a look at all the games, spreads, and points on deck for Week 4 in the NFL.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. I still believe that word of mouth is the best way to help, so if you enjoyed it, please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing go a long way too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on X. And, until next time, be well, stay safe, and Go Bills!

Movies Are Magic with author/producer Jennifer Churchill

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

I had the pleasure talking with the author of the children's classic films book "Movies Are Magic" and the host of Classic Films For Kids, Jennifer Churchill, about the importance of preserving and honoring classic films, and much more.

Jennifer Churchill is the host of the series “Classic Films For Kids” on The Film Detective channel. Jennifer Churchill’s groundbreaking, wildly popular children's book “Movies Are Magic” about the history of film was written in partnership with Turner Classic Movies in 2018 and released in an updated edition in 2022. Her new book, called “Movies Are Magic: The Director’s Cut,” was released in partnership with The Film Detective, a Cinedigm channel streaming on Sling TV, Pluto TV, YouTube, and more. Jennifer believes that movies connect us to the past and help us understand history, the world around us, and ourselves. A resident of Sonoma, California, Jennifer loves bringing classic movies to life for kids of all ages. You can buy her book at Readers’ Books in Sonoma, Larry Edmunds Bookshop in Hollywood, or online at Amazon.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, I still believe word of mouth is the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

NFL Pick 'Em Show S3E2: Week 2 - 2023

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Christen and I are trying to recover from a super-mid week of going 8-8, and I am trying to recover from having very little sleep. So, I think my picks will be amazing or disastrous. Either way, it's going to be fun and we came it at less than 45 minutes!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. I still believe that word of mouth is the best way to help, so if you enjoyed it, please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing go a long way too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on X. And, until next time, be well, stay safe, and Go Bills!

NFL Pick 'Em Show Blues: S3E1 - Opening Weekend 2023

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The Lions pulled the surprise 21-20 upset against the defending champion Chiefs, in Kansas City, to get the ball rolling on the 2023 NFL season on Thursday. Christen rejoins me in the studio to get our ball rolling as we flex some muscles we haven't used in a while to run through all the games on deck for this week. And of course, Rid's Picks!

Sparky About Movies

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

It's been a while since I sat down and did an interview, but it's a special occasion. Happy Birthday to a friend of the show and a member of Sheist International Film Club, Shauna from Sparky About Movies stopped by to talk about getting started in content creation, her introduction to horror as her comfort genre, what the future holds and lots more.

You can find her talking movies on Twitter @CinemaOfScreams and make sure to check our her YouTube channel for movie reviews and other content!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. If you enjoyed what you heard, I still believe word of mouth is the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but rating the show, liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

The 6th Annual Sheist Film Awards (2022)

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

It's that time of year again! There are a lot of politics involved in the Awards season and it gets exhausting. That's why I started doing my own thing six years ago. So, if you are looking for a recap of the Best of 2022 without the peripherals, you've come to the right place! Thank you!

Super Bowl LVII Pick 'Em Show - Season Finale

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

It's the Super Bowl!! And it's in Arizona despite me forgetting that and lumping it in with the Pro Bowl festivities in Vegas. Join us as we talk about the many story angles, the historic first, clones, prop bets, and more on our final episode of the 2022-23 season.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E21: Conference Championships

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Mourning the lack of my Bills while talking about the upcoming NFL Conference Championship games. The combined spread for both games was only 4pts total last I checked, so we should be in for some close battles.

Buffalo Blues S2E20 - Season Finale '23

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The Bills' season came to a disappointing end at the hands of the Bengals 27-10 in the Divisional Round of the AFC Playoffs on Sunday. What the Bills organization decides to do next remains to be season.

NFL Pick 'EM Show S2E20: Divisional Round '23

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Running down all the matchups in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs and having fun along the way. Go Bills!

Buffalo Blues S2E19: Wild Card Weekend '23

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The Bills survived a close call with the Dolphins and hung on to win 34-31, earning them a matchup with the defending AFC Champion Cincinnati Bengals next week in Buffalo.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E19: Super Wild Card Weekend '23

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

It's Super Wild Card Weekend and I smell some upsets brewing. Christen comes back to the show to help walk me through it all and I try to convince myself that last year's 6-0 mark in the Wild Card round is relevant. Go Bills!

Buffalo Blues S2E18: Week 18 - '22

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

It was a very emotional day in Orchard Park, but the Bills handled it all with grace. Not only did they get a season sweep of a division rival with a 35-23 win, but they also eliminated the Patriots from playoff contention and secured the #2 seed in the process.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E18: Week 18 - Regular Season Finale

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The NFL regular season comes to a close in Week 18 and there are some exciting matchups with significant implications for the playoffs. Still, there is nothing more worthwhile than the continuing recovery of Damar Hamlin!

#HamlinStrong #ForDamar

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E17: Week 17 - Fantasy Championship

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping that weird Thursday night game between the Cowboys and the Titans, and looking ahead to all the rest of the Week 17 matchups! Plus, it's fantasy championship week and it's going to be super stressful.

Buffalo Blues S2E16: Week 16 - '22

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at how the Bills locked up the AFC East with a 35-13 road win over the Bears in Chicago and looking forward to Buffalo's inevitable showdown with the Bengals in Cincinnati.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E16: Week 16 - 100th EPISODE

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

It's the 100th episode of The Sheist Podcast and I wouldn't have it any other way as we recap the Jets and the Jags on Thursday Night Football and get into all the Week 16 games!

Buffalo Blues S2E15: Week 15 - '22

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I've been dreaming of a white Christmas and the Bills delivered and early present in the snow at Orchard Park, beating the Dolphins 32-29.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E15: Week 15 - 2022

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

A brief recap of the 49ers' 21-13 win over the Seahawks, a couple of live (at the time) look-ins on Saturday action, and picks for all the Week 15 games with my favorite co-host back in the saddle.

Buffalo Blues S2E14: Week 14 - '22

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Bills' 20-12 win over the Jets in the wintery mix at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. Some thoughts on what makes a 'roughing the passer' and a peek ahead at the Dolphins rematch.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E14: Week 14 - 2022

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Christen ends her hiatus and rejoins the show to help me process what happened on Thursday Night Football and keep me on track for the entire slate of Week 14 games.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E13: Week 13 - 2022

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

A brief recap of the Bills' dominant win over the Pats and picks and predictions for all the rest of the Week 13 games.

Buffalo Blues S2E13: Week 13 - '22

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The Bills waltzed into Foxborough and basically dominated the Patriots from bell to bell. However, as is customary on social media, there were plenty of talking points. I take a look back at the Bills' 24-10 win over the Pats on Thursday Night Football.

NFL Pick 'Em Show Blues: S2E12

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the 2022 Thanksgiving games, throwing a brief episode of my Buffalo Blues into the mix, and picking all the Week 12 games on deck.

Buffalo Blues S2E11: Week 11 - '22

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I look back at the Bills' 31-23 win over the Browns as they get ready for the Detroit double-dip. Is Buffalo a running team now?

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E11: Week 11 - 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping the Packers' 27-17 loss, at home, to the always-stout Titans on Thursday Night Football and a rundown of all the rest of the Week 11 games.

Ep. 90 - Bitchin' About Food

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I was joined in-studio by the hosts of the upcoming show Bitchin' About Food, Kathryn Gallagher and Jan Pessin, to talk about what it means to be an everyday home cook and the kind of pressure that brings during the holidays.

Kathryn and Jan are looking for comments, questions, and feedback so, if you have any of that I am happy to pass it along, but here's where you can reach them:

Email: BAFpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @bitchinaboutfood

Buffalo Blues S2E10: Week 10 - '22

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Commiserating over the Bills' 33-30 loss in overtime to the Vikings. Losing in OT to a good team is one thing, losing on a lousy interception after finding every way to blow a 17-point lead with less than two minutes left in the 3rd quarter is another. No one said it was going to be easy, but it doesn't have to be this hard either. Buffalo was in a similar position last season and bounced back, so now it's time to refocus.

Buffalo Blues S2E9: Week 9 - '22

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The Bills took a tough loss to the Jets, 20-17, on the road and clearly missed Matt Milano, Jordan Poyer, and Spencer Brown. They could be getting all of them back next week, but the team is still waiting on more information about Josh Allen's throwing-arm injury to his ulnar collateral ligament.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E9: Week 9 - 2022

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Off to a good start with a fairly easy game to start the week, I look back at the Eagles' 29-17 Thursday Night Football win over the Texans and go through every game on the Week 9 schedule, including the upset pick of the week.

Buffalo Blues S2E8: Week 8 - '22

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The Bills cruised to victory, 27-17, over the Packers on Sunday Night Football. While many social media fans suggested that we shouldn't overlook or sleep on Aaron Rodgers, I was never worried about the game and picked the Bills to cover 11 points. They didn't end up covering but double-digit wins are not easy to come by in the NFL and the Bills made it look pretty effortless.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E8: Week 8 - 2022

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping another embarrassing Bucs' loss, this time at home on national TV to the Ravens, 27-22, on Thursday Night Football. Plus, going over all the picks with the new 1st & 15 and 2-minute drill.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E7: Week 7 - 2022

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I was able to get a new Thursday Night Football streak started thanks to the Cardinals' 42-34 win over the Saints and I look to parlay that momentum into a strong Week 7. It feels like a pretty straightforward week of games, but there are always some funk outliers.

Buffalo Blues S2E6: Week 6 - '22

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Reveling in the Bills' 24-20 win over the Chiefs in Kansas City. The W was a big step toward all of the things Buffalo wants to accomplish this year and it moved them to the top spot in the AFC and gave them the inside track to home-field advantage.

Buffalo Blues S2E5: Week 5 - '22

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Going over the Bills' 38-3 domination of the Steelers in Week 5 and some key takeaways as Buffalo heads into a Week6 matchup with the Chiefs.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E5: Week 5 - 2022

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping the Colts' ugly 12-9 overtime over the Broncos in Denver on Thursday Night Football and breaking down all the rest of the games on deck for Week 5.

Buffalo Blues S2E4: Week 4 - '22

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bills' impressive come-from-behind win over the Ravens in the Baltimore rain. It was messy out there early for Buffalo as they trailed 20-3 early in the 2nd quarter, but they kept fighting and found a way to get the job done on the road.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E4: Week 4 - 2022

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bengals' 27-15 win over the Fins on Thursday Night Football and the impact of Tua's unfortunate and avoidable head injury. Plus, a breakdown of all the games on deck for the rest of Week 4.

Buffalo Blues S2E3: Week 3 - '22

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bills' 21-19 loss to the Dolphins in Miami. What went wrong, what went right, and everything in between.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E3: Week 3 - 2022

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Christen and I are still both on the mend from Covid, so I go it solo again to toot my own horn on the Thursday Night game between the Browns and the Steelers and, as always, rundown all the rest of the games, picks, and predictions for Week 3 in the NFL.

Buffalo Blues S2E2: Week 2 - '22

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Covid might still have me down a bit but a Buffalo Bills' victory injects a special kind of energy, especially when it's a thrashing of the Tennessee Titans!

I dragged myself into the booth to talk about what I liked, what I saw, and what that means moving forward.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E2: Week 2 - 2022

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Christen had to sit this one out, but I battled through Covid to recap the Chiefs' Thursday night win over the Chargers and give my thoughts and picks for all the games on deck in Week 2.

NFL Pick 'Em Show S2E1: Week 1 - 2022

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The band is back together to briefly recap the Bills' impressive win over the Rams and break down all the games on deck for Week 1 of the new NFL season.

Buffalo Blues S2E1: Week 1 - 2022

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping the Buffalo Bills' season-opening win over the Rams 31-10 in the NFL's kickoff showcase in Los Angeles.

The first half wasn't the prettiest, but once the Bills found their stride in the 2nd half it was an onslaught and I was there to take it all in from SoFi Stadium.

The 12 Monkeys Fantasy Draft Spectacular! - Season 2

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

It's time once again for Fantasy Football drafts and I was joined by my football co-host, Christen Ortiz, to recap and break down our home league draft!

We take you through the entire draft as quickly as possible and take a look at each team in the league.

Ep. 65 - The Scott Fish Bowl 12 Draft Experience

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I sat down with a few members of my SFB12 regional group to talk about our draft experience, tactics, and roster evaluations in hindsight.

You can find the guys on Twitter:

Bob Forrest - @BobForrest3

James McDonald - @JimmyRMcD

AJ Carrion - @AJthepylondon and you Subscribe to the The Pylon Dons wherever you get your podcasts

And a special thanks to Scott Fish (@ScottFish24 Twitter) and the Scott Fish Bowl

Ep. 64 - Dynasties in Sports

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

In Episode 64, I take a look at some of the great sports dynasties in recent history and make a case for why it's good to have villains and underdogs in the pursuit of championships.

Ep. 63 - NBA Finals Elimination Chamber

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I go it alone to talk about Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals, addressing what adjustments the Celtics need to make in order to win and force Game 7, and the value of Draymond Green.

Ep. 62 - 2022 NBA Finals Preview w/ Professor Cleez

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Professor Cleez aka Coach Clayton stops by again to talk about his time as a professional basketball player around the globe and break down The Warriors vs Celtics 2022 NBA Finals.

Since I mentioned it, here's the reaction video to the Jordan Mixtape video.

Ep. 61 - Memorabilia on Memorial Day

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I sat down with the founder of JUST-In Sports Collectibles, Justin Megna, to talk about his beginnings in business, his model for the future, a generous giveaway offer, and a little friendly AFC East rivalry with his hometown J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets.

You can find Justin on Twitter @jmegs33 and make sure to check out JUST-IN Sports Collectibles on Facebook for updates and all kinds of cool stuff like the 8x10 Cole Beasley autographed photo he generously decided to put up for a giveaway.

Ep. 60 - The 2022 Content Creators Dynasty Draft

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:15:00 -0700

I was invited to participate in my first ever Dynasty Fantasy Football League by my friend Jeff Hooks of the Let it Ride Podcast. It's comprised of content creators, all in the name fun, collaboration, and of course bragging rights.

Ep. 59 - The 2022 NFL Draft: Vegas Style

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Friend of the show and the host of Welcome to Vangerville, Mr. Chris Vanger, was on-site in Vegas over the 2022 NFL Draft weekend and he stopped by the show to share some of his thoughts. We talked about the Deebo Samuel drama in San Francisco, took a closer look at the draft grades for the Bills and 49ers, and discussed the ups and downs of going all-in on a championship season.

Ep. 58 - The 5th Annual Sheist Film Awards (kinda)

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700

With the Oscars imminent, and not getting my ducks in a row sooner, we sit down to talk about the real best films of 2021 in a mostly informal setting while I still work on writing the whole thing up.

Categories include Most Original Movie, Weirdest Movie, Best Soundtrack, Performers of the Year, Director of the Year, Breakouts, and more traditional awards.

Ep. 57 - Just A Bit Outside: MLB's Return

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I am joined by my resident baseball expert and the host of Welcome to Vangerville to discuss the end of Major League Baseball's labor dispute. While on the topic, we talked about the impending changes to the current game and floated some brilliant changes of our own.

Ep. 56 - The Let it Sheist Pod

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700

I sat down with the host of The Let it Ride Podcast, Jeff Hooks, to talk about the wild world of NFL moves as the free agency window approaches. We had fun with some speculation and got into a little bit of the NBA season and the supposed end of the MLB labor dispute.

You can check out Jeff's show here and you can catch him having a blast on Twitter @TheLetitRidePod

Episode 55: Super Bowl LVI Aftermath

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0700

We are back from our vacation in Hawaii and we're playing catch-up, so we dive into the aftermath of SB LVI and speculate on NFL futures. Plus, we get into Major League Baseball's labor dispute with the host of Welcome to Vangerville.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Super Bowl LVI

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700

Our resident 49er fan couldn't make it, but we still break down the Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Bengals and the Rams.

We take look back at the road that led up to this point, take a look at the movement on the money line and the spread, pinpoint some keys to the game, and make our final picks.

I have been wrong a lot in the playoffs and the more we talked about it, the more I swung towards Cincy getting it done, but I still selfishly picked the Rams.

Plotting our vacation plans and our return.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Conference Championship Edition

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The host of Welcome to Vangerville joins us once again, in an effort to keep the 49ers' streak intact, as we break down this week's Conference Title matchups. There's also some NFL news that requires attention and all kinds of other nonsense in our longest episode yet.

https://thesheist.com/nfl-conference-championship-round-the-final-four/

Episode 52: Barry Bonds and the Hall of Fame

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Talking to Mr. Baseball, the host of Welcome to Vangerville, about the window for Hall of Fame induction closing on Barry Bonds.

The link to the more comprehensive article on my website is available here: https://thesheist.com/bonds-baseball-a-love-hate-relationship/

My Buffalo Blues: Divisional Round - Season Finale

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Digesting the Bills' heartbreaking, gutwrenching, devastating overtime loss to the Chiefs, 42-26, in the NFL's Divisional Round. It may not be coherent, but I'm in mourning.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Divisional Round

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

We've reached the Elite 8 as the NFL Playoffs enter the divisional round, and the host of Welcome to Vangerville joins us once again to go over the games.

The 1st Annual Sheist NFL Awards - 2021-22

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The host of Welcome to Vangerville stops by again to discuss the race for the NFL's MVP and our choices for the other NFL honors.

My Buffalo Blues: Super Wild Card Weekend

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bills' dominant 47-17 win over the Patriots, advancing to the divisional round, and going to battle in Arrowhead against the Chiefs once again.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Super Wild Card Weekend

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 02:45:00 -0700

The host of Welcome to Vangerville joins us to talk about his experience with Covid, the seniority of Beverly Hills spiders, and of course the games on the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 18 - Regular Season Finale

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping the Bills' 27-10 win over the Jets that secured a second straight AFC East Championship and taking a look ahead at the Wild Card matchup against the Patriots.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 18 - Regular Season Finale

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

We break down a wide world of possibilities for the Week 18 slate while dropping in on the Chiefs and Broncos.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 17

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping the Bills' 29-15 win over the Falcons, clinching a playoff spot, and looking ahead to next week's game vs the Jets.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 17 - NEW YEAR'S SHOW

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

With no Thursday or Saturday games on deck in Week 17, we kick off the new year by diving straight into the picks.

Episode 42: Professor Cleez weighs in on Bills/Pats, NFL Playoffs, and Brady vs Rodgers

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Professor Cleez stops by to talk about some of the action from Week 16 in the NFL, the updated Playoff Picture, and chime in on the Aaron Rodgers vs Tom Brady debate.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 16

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bills' 33-21 win over the Patriots, and getting sidetracked by a bunch of stuff along the way.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 16 - Christmas Eve Edition

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A brief recap of the Titans/49ers game, a stroll through the Week 16 games, and a little Christmas song.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 15

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A recap of the Bills' Week 15 win over the Panthers, potential free agent news, and a look ahead to the Week 16 showdown in New England for the AFC East lead.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 15

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Thursday Night Football recap, the NFL's Covid concerns, and a look ahead to all the games from Saturday to Thursday

My Buffalo Blues: Week 14

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

The Bills lost another heartbreaker, this time in OT to the Bucs, but they made a lot of good adjustments and showed a tremendous amount of heart just to come back from a 21-point deficit in the second half. Go Bills!

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 14

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the crazy Thursday night game between the Vikings and Steelers and break down the rest of the Week 14 games.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 13

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bills' frustrating 14-10 loss to the Patriots on Monday Night Football, looking ahead to their Sunday game against the defending-champion Bucs, and weighing their potential playoff future.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 13

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping Thursday Night Football between the Saints and the Cowboys and breaking down the rest of the Week 13 matchups.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 12

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A look back at the Thanksgiving Day triple-header and a look ahead to all the confusing Week 12 matchups in the NFL

My Buffalo Blues: Thanksgiving Special

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Thanksgiving night game between the Bills and the Saints in New Orleans and a look ahead to Week 13's Monday night showdown with the Patriots.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 11

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bills' crushing 41-15 loss to the Colts, what comes next, and look ahead to the Thanksgiving showdown with the Saints.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 11

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A look back at the Patriots 25-0 shutout of the Falcons and a look ahead to all the fun matchups in Week 11.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 10

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Victory Monday feels great as we look back at the Bills' dominant 45-17 win over the Jets, take a live look in at the Monday Night Football game between the Rams and 49ers, and look ahead to Colts at Bills in Week 11.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 10

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A brief look back at Ravens vs Dolphins and look ahead at Week 10's matchups in the NFL

My Buffalo Blues: Week 9

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at the Bills' embarrassing 9-6 loss at the hands of the Jaguars, trying to figure out what went wrong that can be fixed, and a look ahead to Buffalo's Week 10 game against the Jets.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 9

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Looking back at Colts and Jets on Thursday night, looking ahead to the rest of the Week 9 games including how the Raiders and Packers are dealing with some off-the-field issues.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 8

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A look back at the Bills' 26-11 win over the Dolphins on Halloween and look ahead at a Week 9 matchup against the Jags and the looming showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 8

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A brief recap of the Thursday Night Football game between the Packers and Cardinals, and a look ahead the slate of Halloween football.

Episode 23 - Vangerville Halloween

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Thursday Night Football, World Series, film class, and other idiotic opinions

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 7

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A brief look back at the Thursday night game between the Browns and the Broncos, a rundown of the remaining games on the Week 7 slate, and a shout-out to the Atlanta Braves.

Episode 21 - This Is Visual Intelligence

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with TV Producer/Director, film critic, and up-and-coming Kenyan filmmaker Jacob Ayoo about his background in production, his aspirations in filmmaking, and the influences that brought him here.

Twitter: @Jay-Oyugi, @ayoofilms

Website coming soon at: ayoofilms.com

My Buffalo Blues: Week 6

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Recapping the Bills heartbreaking 34-31 loss to the Titans on Monday Night Football and a deep dive down the statistical rabbit hole.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 6

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A brief recap of the Bucs/Eagles Thursday night game, some rambling about NFL Europe, and a rundown of the Week 6 games.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 5

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A look at the Bills' 38-20 win over the Chiefs in Kansas City and a look ahead at Buffalo's Week 6 Monday night game vs the Titans in Tennessee.

NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 5

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A look back at the Thursday night game between the Rams and the Seahawks, an update on Russell Wilson's injury situation, and a preview of the slate of Week 5 games around the league.

Episode 16 - Vangerville Takeover

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

The host of Welcome to Vangerville stopped by once again and we chopped it up for two hours on everything from Stream v. Sheist to vaccine mandates to MLB playoffs.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 4

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A look back at the Bills' dominant 40-0 shutout victory over the Houston Texans and a look ahead at next week's showdown game with the Chiefs.

Episode 14 - NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 4

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0700

A quick recap of the Thursday night game between the Bengals and the Jaguars and a rundown of the matchups Week 4 has in store.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 3

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Taking a look back at the Bills' 43-21 win over the Washington Football Team and a look ahead to the matchup with the Houston Texans next week.

Episode 12 - NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 3

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Taking a look back at the Thursday game between the Panthers and the Texans, plus a look ahead at the rest of the games on deck in Week 3 and minimal fantasy football insight.

Episode 11 - Return to Vangerville

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Chris Vanger stops by and chats about the new Madden22, his streaming hiatus, NFL football, Gavin Newsom, and the American League MVP race.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 2

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Breaking down the Bills' 35-0 defeat of the Dolphins and taking a quick look at the Week 3 game vs Washington.

Episode 9 - The NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 2

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Week 2 in the NFL got off to a crazy start on Thursday Night Football thanks to the New York Giants and Washinton Football team. After a rough first week with the picks, Christen and I sit down to give some preliminary picks and share some thoughts on the Week 2 schedule.

My Buffalo Blues: Week 1

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Breaking down the Bills' unfortunate season-opening loss at home to the Steelers, 23-16. Biggest takeaways, bright spots, and what's next.

Episode 7 - The NFL Pick 'Em Show: Week 1

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

We take a look at the matchups around the NFL in week one, do a quick rundown, and give out mostly uneducated takes on each game.

Episode 6 - The Realist Woman

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

In Episode 6, I sat down with the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Realist Woman to talk about the battle for women's reproductive rights in Texas, civic duty, and a whole bunch more.

Website: https://therealistwoman.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWt3j1gmqotuz0i5kYV0hGQ

Women's March: https://www.womensmarchfoundation.org/

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Episode 5 - The Fantasy Football Draft Spectacular

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0700

In Episode 5, my partner in crime stops by again to participate in the 12 Monkeys Fantasy Football Draft Spectacular. We talk some smack, I get my heart smashed to pieces, the neighbors start boogying, and we take a peek at the 2021 season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Episode 4 - TV Industry, Tom Brady, Outdated Fight Picks, and Gardening Tips

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

In episode 4, I sat down with a long-time friend to talk about the current state of production in the TV business. We also covered a lot of bases such as the unfortunate greatness of Tom Brady, outdated fight picks and mixed martial arts and pesky spider mites.

Episode 3 - Introductions and Flying Solo

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

I attempt to introduce myself during a solo show and I get into what's going on with the Bills, new music, and new movies

https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/inside-the-bills-with-one-of-nfls-lowest-vaccination-rates-bills-walking-a-tightrope/article_00ffee22-06a0-11ec-8d9d-abd28648354c.html

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Episode 2 - Cali Recall, Service Industry, and Preseason Football

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:05:00 -0700

I sit down with the host of Welcome to Vangerville about the recall election in California, the state of the service industry, and NFL Preseason.

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/19/elders-ex-fiancee-said-he-brandished-a-gun-at-her-506286

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/20/democrats-nightmare-recall-newsom/

https://www.twitch.tv/chrisvanger

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Episode 1 - Mental Health Awareness

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

I talk to Silver Lake Psychology practice director Christen Ortiz about the surging demand for mental health services as well as awareness and advocacy during the pandemic.

Resources:

https://www.silverlakepsychology.com/

https://dmh.lacounty.gov/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more

800-273-8255