Best Mike Sametz Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 21 - Frozen Oreos 1:03:16

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We seem to be in a wasteland of movies this time of year, and television isn't doing much better. From the new Fantastic Beasts movie to the Drop Out - what's happening in entertainment? Want to join the conversation and tell us your thoughts? email us at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Episode 20 - Representation in Entertainment 47:46

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After the Oscars we needed a break - but we're back and we're talking about how representation in movies and television is portrayed, how it matters and when it might be a bit weird. Want to join the conversation and tell us your thoughts? email us at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unp…

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Episode 19 - Oscar Predictions - How Wrong are We? 1:00:08

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This weekend is the Oscars - here are predictions of who should win and who will win? When this airs, the winners will be already announced, so how wrong were we. And no matter what, Mike never agrees. Want to join the conversation and tell us your thoughts? Email us at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

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Episode 18 - Cagey Cage 46:59

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After a couple of weeks off, we're back! What's in theaters, what's a thriller, and how about those actors that always are the same in EVERY movie? Let's get back into it! Questions or comments? Join our conversation by emailing us at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics…

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Episode17 - Social Media, Journalism, and The Batman 57:41

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From current social issues to social media for movies - what makes a journalist anymore. We're talking about a lot of different topics this week including a review of The Batman. Reach out and tell us your thoughts at [email protected] - Join the conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie…

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Episode 16 - Should Fan Votes Matter? 43:33

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As we're deep into award season we talk about the new text to vote option for fans for the Oscars? Should that be considered? What else should be an award category? What do we think of the current contenders? Reach out and tell us your thoughts at [email protected] - Join the conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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Episode 15 - Paczki Award Season 1:03:29

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After a week off, we're back and talking about Paczki season and Award nominations. Plus our favorite feel-good movies just in time for Valentine's day! Questions, comments, or recommendations on what we should cover next? email us at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics…

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Episode 14 - When Character Development Fails 1:02:04

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It's the dead season for movies - we're talking about what's coming out, what's changing and characters that are falling flat. There's a lot changing in how we see what is acceptable in movies and shows - and what's not anymore. Questions, comments, or recommendations on what we should cover next? email us at [email protected] --- Suppor…

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Episode 13 – Mike Screams about Scream 1:05:13

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There are some big feelings to had about the new Scream Movie and Mike unloads them on us all. Movie Reviews and more this week. Questions, comments, or recommendations on what we should cover next? email us at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support…

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Episode 12 - New Year Catch Up 55:16

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Welcome to 2022! With a later than planned kick-off, we're chatting about what we saw and did over the holiday break. From new movie releases to the tragic ending of Dexter - plus what you should be checking on next. We're glad to be back and to kick off a new year of episodes for you. Comments, questions or want to join the conversation? email us …

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Episode 11 - Our Holiday Top 10 and More 1:12:20

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It's our last episode before the holiday break and we're dishing on events, cons and our holiday top ten movies! Be sure to join us again in January after the holidays for more movie discussions and fun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

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Episode 10 - Nightmare Alley And Just Like That 1:21:23

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Let's just call this one - The One That Almost Didn't Happen. We're getting closer to the holiday season and finding time to record is ... a bit of a mess. We talk about holiday releases, Nightmare Alley, and a lot more in this episode. If you want to join Becky at Hamburger Mary's in Toldeo on 12/15 for the special And Just Like That event registe…

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Episode 9 - For Your Consideration 1:29:44

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After a week off, we're back! But did we remember what we're here to do? Our movie picks have to wait, we have a lot to say about Awards Season, what's in theaters and even television shows. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

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Episode 8 - Dishing on Cult Classics 1:02:53

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What's your favorite cult classic movie? We're talking about 90's cult classics and what we love and hate about them. Movies discussed this episode are Mallrats and Soap Dish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

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Episode 7 - Comfort and Awards 1:06:39

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What movie do you gravitate to when you need a bit of comfort? We're talking about some movies we watch all the time when we need a pick-me-up. And what's happening when it comes to awards season and FYC? Movies discussed Easy A and Legally Blonde. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support…

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Episode 6 - Rocky Horror Evolution Ft. Guest Lisa Kurtz Sutton 1:13:39

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We love The Rocky Horror Picture Show - but how did it go from a stage show to a cult classic movie that we watch all the time and a full fan experience? We talk about the movie with Lisa Kurtz Sutton, who was there from the beginning and has insider knowledge on how the show changed from the beginning and how the perfect storm brought this show to…

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Episode 5 - It All Leads Back to Dune 58:36

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We're back with another episode! And this time we're discussing Carrie and The Last Days of Disco -but somehow, everything circles back to Dune. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

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Episode 4 - Characters and Failed Assignments 1:18:09

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Who's your favorite character? Did we understand the assignment? In our fourth episode, we talk about Batman Returns, The Holiday - and what happens when your favorite actors have a scandal?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

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Episode 3 - Moments in Time and Keanu 1:26:44

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Episode 3 we discuss the all knowing movie, movies with a moment in time as well as the movie history of Keanu Reeves--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

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Episode 2- Flaws and Changes 56:39

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Episode 2 we discuss flawed movies and ones that may have changed as we do. Movies discussed are Event Horizon and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

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Episode 1- Movies We Love and Movie Stars 1:06:57

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In our first episode, we talk about movies we love, what impact they made on us and how they are different they are now years later. Also do movie stars drive fans to theaters anymore?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unpaid-movie-critics/support

Mike Sametz Podcasts

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Unpaid Movie Critics

Becky Fixel & Mike Sametz

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Episode 21 - Frozen Oreos 1:03:16

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Episode 20 - Representation in Entertainment 47:46

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Episode 19 - Oscar Predictions - How Wrong are We? 1:00:08

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Episode 18 - Cagey Cage 46:59

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Episode17 - Social Media, Journalism, and The Batman 57:41

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Episode 16 - Should Fan Votes Matter? 43:33

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Episode 15 - Paczki Award Season 1:03:29

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Episode 14 - When Character Development Fails 1:02:04

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Episode 13 – Mike Screams about Scream 1:05:13

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Episode 12 - New Year Catch Up 55:16

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Episode 11 - Our Holiday Top 10 and More 1:12:20

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Episode 10 - Nightmare Alley And Just Like That 1:21:23

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Episode 9 - For Your Consideration 1:29:44

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Episode 8 - Dishing on Cult Classics 1:02:53

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Episode 7 - Comfort and Awards 1:06:39

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Episode 6 - Rocky Horror Evolution Ft. Guest Lisa Kurtz Sutton 1:13:39

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Episode 5 - It All Leads Back to Dune 58:36

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Episode 4 - Characters and Failed Assignments 1:18:09

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Episode 3 - Moments in Time and Keanu 1:26:44

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Episode 2- Flaws and Changes 56:39

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Episode 1- Movies We Love and Movie Stars 1:06:57