Best Backdraft Podcasts (2025)

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AGFL Episode 144, Mike Consolini aka Backdraft 57:00

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16d ago57:00

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Colin and Danny Interview Top Gunz Tri Team Member, Mike Consolini. Mike discusses his experiences with Ironman races, noting his struggles with bike volume and the importance of feeling fresh. He shares a challenging six-hour training ride and the benefits of having a local training partner. He also talks about his background as a paramedic firefi…

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Backdraft (1991) revisited 36:31

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It's a listener request for the 1991 Ron Howard firefighter action-drama starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro and Donald Sutherland. Ben explains why the film is both a standard bearer for the genre as well as wildly uneven. Alec discusses notable differences in the film's early transfers vs the more recent 4K remaster. The guys m…

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Superman (2025) 37:06

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Spoiler Warning. The guys unpack the James Gunn Superman reboot starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. Join Alec and Ben for performance breakdowns, super-hero fatigue, the relaunch of the DCEU, Man of Steel comparisons and more! Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob…

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The Running Man (1987) and Wreck-It Ralph (2012) 1:01:11

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The first screen adaptation of The Running Man saw four different directors fired, the final director come in once filming had begun (while Arnold Schwarzenegger and his lycra were away from the set). Schwarzenegger would lament the final film, and Stephen King - who penned the original novel (as Richard Bachman) - wouldn't be hugely impressed eith…

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In conversation with Michael Kurinsky | Scoob: Holiday Haunt, The Beatles, Disney, Sony, Warner Bros and more 1:45:03

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Well, where do you start? Michael Kurinsky is a man whose built a career that saw him drawing enormous pictures of The Beatles, to a dream of working for Warner Bros, to years with Disney, years with Sony Pictures Animation, and then the jump to the place he was in awe of. His Warner Bros experience saw him working on the film Scoob!, and then he w…

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BPS 438: Why Your Script Still Isn’t Getting Read; And What to Do About It with Whitney Davis 49:11

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In this episode, Whitney Davis, a seasoned literary manager and script consultant, breaks down the real-deal process of getting noticed in Hollywood—from landing a manager to crafting query letters that don’t suck. Sharing her own unconventional path into the industry, Whitney offers raw, practical advice for screenwriters and indie filmmakers on h…

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Sinners (2025) 34:50

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Spoilers ahead as Alec and Ben discuss the 2025 folk horror film from writer/director Ryan Coogler. The guys break down the performances of Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell and Delroy Lindo. Alec and Ben discuss the film's cinematography while second guessing their decision to not see the film in IMAX. The guys wrap up by delving into…

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and All Is Lost (2013) 1:12:16

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The Shawshank Redemption, just starring Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford in the lead roles? It might just have happened, if writer/director Frank Darabont hadn't turned down a life-changing offer to let someone else direct the film. Instead, he dug in, and put together - across a testing production - a film that's gone on to be very highly regarded. Ev…

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BPS 437: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson 43:32

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In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author. Born and raised in Los Angeles to a famed musician father (Don Wilson of The Ventures) and a glamorous pin-up model mother…

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323: GROUNDHOG DAY 1:00:28

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Lyssnarnas val för året 1993 är Måndag hela veckan med Bill Murray och Andie MacDowell.By Emil Gustafsson Ryderup

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Secondhand Lions (2003) revisited 21:38

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Alec and Ben take on another listener request this time in the form of the 2003 coming-of-age film Secondhand Lions written and directed by Tim McCanlies and starring Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine and Robert Duvall. Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Merchandise - https://www.bonfire.…

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Reservoir Dogs (1992) and the DIVX video disc format (1998) 1:15:04

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A lot of the story of Quentin Tarantino's debut movie, Reservoir Dogs, is very well known. The tale of a man working in a video store writing scripts, and becoming Hollywood's hottest filmmaker in a matter of years. But still: there are also tales of sticky blood. Of casting fly-bys. And of a ban that actually was nothing of the sort. The second fi…

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BPS 436: Lessons in Filmmaking, Failure, and Persistence with Greg Travis 54:01

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In this episode, veteran actor and director Greg Travis dives into his decades-long filmmaking journey, culminating in the release of his once-abandoned 1984 feature Dark Seduction. Shot on 16mm black-and-white film, the noir-vampire hybrid languished in post-production limbo for over 30 years before digital technology made its completion possible.…

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The entire Divergent franchise (2014-2016) and Adventureland (2009) 1:15:17

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Twilight and The Hunger Games set the bar high for young adult movie adaptations in late 2000s/early 2010s, and when Veronica Roth's Divergent series of books came onto the market, a deal was soon struck. The plan? A trilogy of movies, which soon expanded to four films. The challenge? Making them to hit an annual release slot, against a backdrop of…

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In conversation with Samara Weaving and Jimmy Warden 46:05

24d ago46:05

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In this special episode of Film Stories, Samara Weaving, Jimmy Warden and - yes! - Muriel the dog join Simon for a chat. Jimmy has written/directed the film Borderline, which arrives in the UK on demand in September 2025. Samara Weaving stars in the film, and the pair talk about the movie, a weird Junior jigsaw, getting permission from Arnold Schwa…

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BPS 435: Building Films from Scratch_Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd 1:01:30

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Evan Kidd is a passionate indie filmmaker who believes great stories don’t need big budgets—just big heart. In this episode, he shares how he created his feature film Son of Clowns using the resources he already had: friends, favors, and faith in the process. With a deep respect for collaboration, Evan emphasizes the importance of building a reliab…

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322: THE SWIMMER 1:09:09

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Emil och Erik pratar om den lite okända Burt Lancaster-poolfilmen The Swimmer från 1968.By Emil Gustafsson Ryderup

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Shogun - Season 1 (2024) 35:13

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A spoiler filled discussion on the FX/Hulu original series starring Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada. Alec compares and contrasts the series with the novel from James Clavell. Ben praises the series technical prowess while expressing his concerns over pacing. The guys discuss the standout performances and Ben notes a fav…

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BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise 52:17

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Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to his innovative work at Khan Academy, Brit reveals how deep focus, analog creativity, and a love for explanation helped shape his approach to teaching c…

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The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (1994), plus Jay Roach 1:09:14

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The late, great Terence Stamp's death at the age of 87 has left behind an incredible body of work, but what a gamble The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert was. He'd never headlined a comedy, he'd never done a musical, he wasn't keen on Australia - and yet he agreed to sign up for a low budget Australian indie that over three decades later…

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Rear Window (1954) revisited 31:09

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The stunning set piece, the performances, the suspense... join Alec and Ben for an in depth discussion on the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Raymond Burr. Ben ranks the film among the rest of Hitchcock's catalogue while Alec explains why the New York set piece was so ground breaking. The guys celebrate the…

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In conversation with Chris Columbus: The Thursday Murder Club, Nine Months, Maiden Voyage, The Beatles and more 50:43

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Returning to the Film Stories podcast is writer/director/producer Chris Columbus, as his new movie - The Thursday Murder Club - arrives in cinemas, with Netflix release due at the end of August 2025. He talks Simon through the movie, and where it was when he came to it. They also chat about Hugh Grant's hair in Nine Months, films he's produced such…

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BPS 433: No Film School, No Problem Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity 1:12:34

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Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart, hustle, and deeply human storytelling.In the spirit of Taoist unpredictability, Gary’s story unfolds not as a straight line, but as a rich weave of intuition, risk, and creative alignment. He …

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321: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS 56:39

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Lyssnarnas val för året 1992 är Glengarry Glen Ross med Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Alan Arkin, Kevin Spacey och Jonathan Pryce.By Emil Gustafsson Ryderup

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Warcraft (2016) revisited 35:51

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Back from their summer hiatus the guys take another look at the 2016 video game film adaptation Warcraft starring Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster and Dominic Cooper. Alec explains what worked and what didn't with the film's casting. Ben pinpoints big issues with the film's narrative while praising its visuals. The guys share their own exper…

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Cruel Intentions (1999), plus Akiva Schafer 59:03

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Writer/director Roger Kumble had never made a film as he approached the back end of the 1999s, but had two very acclaimed plays under his belt. This, he figures, was his moment, and in under two weeks, he wrote the first draft of what would become Cruel Intentions. And while the project would soon pick up momentum, it still required him to get on h…

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BPS 432: Making Your Own Damn Movies: Inside Dave Campfield’s Troma-Fueled Filmmaking Path 57:22

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When two Daves walk into a podcast, you don’t expect to stumble upon a meditation on art, failure, persistence, and horror-comedy. But that’s exactly what happened in this electric and delightfully unfiltered conversation with Dave Campfield, a filmmaker, actor, and host of the Troma Now Podcast, best known for his work in the cult Caesar and Otto …

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In conversation with Mikael Salomon - The Abyss, Hard Rain, Backdraft, Arachnophobia, and a whole lot more 1:21:42

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In a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon chats to cinematographer and director Mikael Salomon. The pair go through Mikael's extraordinary career, that's taken him from Denmark to Hollywood and back again. And Mikael tells his stories: his early years, how he came to the attention of James Cameron, working on The Abyss, Arachnoph…

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BPS 431: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson 37:37

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In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and a deep respect for character and sound design brought the film to life. From his writing process with partner Brent Maddock to the evolution of the Tre…

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320: THE NAKED GUN 1:06:28

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Emil och Erik pratar om bioaktuella The Naked Gun och det är okej att råka kalla Liam Neeson för Leslie Nielsen vid flertalet tillfällen i en diskussion om filmen.By Emil Gustafsson Ryderup

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The Long Awaited Return of AGFL 1:09:24

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The long awaited return of AGFL Pod. Catch up on recent events and discuss personal growth in triathlon and life with podcast hosts Colin and Danny. A smorgasbord of updates!Key TakeawaysColin is dealing with a sacral stress fracture, not a hip issue as initially thoughtDanny has had a solid B-level season so far, with mixed results across racesBot…

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BPS 430: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk 58:18

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In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from studying accounting and criminal justice to becoming a self-taught director, driven by a passion for storytelling and a deep love for genre cinema. With no Hollyw…

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Superman 2025 Review (Spoilers) 21:33

2M ago21:33

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We take a look at James Gunn’s Superman. Do we like it? Yeah but listen and find out why.

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BPS 429: The Unfiltered History of Film Distribution with AFM Co-Founder with Michael Ryan 1:15:56

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Michael Ryan started his career working in the TV industry for Sir Lew Grade’s UK company, ITC. In 1978 he formed J&M Entertainment with a colleague, a distribution sales agent for independent films. As J&M grew, it developed its business model to also take responsibility for financing new films & providing production finance.In 1980 Ryan and J&M w…

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319: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER 1:19:59

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Emil, Erik och Magnus har varit och sett bioaktuella I Know What You Did Last Summer.By Emil Gustafsson Ryderup

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In conversation with director Matt Shakman: The Fantastic Four, Dick Tracy, Gremlins 2, writing career-changing letters 47:05

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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Matt Shakman. They were chatting at the junket for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is now in cinemas. But this conversation went in lots of different directions. For your eardrums here, we go into Dick Tracy, Gremlins 2, the Star Trek film that never was, and the c…

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Jaws (1975) revisited 37:11

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Alec and Ben celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's iconic film Jaws. They discuss its impact on cinema, the challenges faced during production, and the film's masterful storytelling and character dynamics. The conversation delves into the thematic elements and symbolism present in the film, as well as its lasting cultural relevance a…

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The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) 1:06:03

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The very future of the James Bond movie franchise was resting on The Spy Who Loved Me. Producer Albert R Broccoli was contending with the dissolution of his business partnership, a potential rival film, and an underperforming previous 007 film. Plus, questions about his leading man. And it was a leading man causing conversations when it came to Pol…