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An immersive journey into the life and filmography of Nicolas Cage

Heat-Seeking Panther


    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES

    5 from 18 ratings Listeners of Heat-Seeking Panther that love the show mention: nic cage, laugh, love, great.


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    The Heat-Seeking Panther podcast is an incredibly compelling and entertaining show that manages to captivate its listeners from beginning to end. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly why this podcast stands out, but it holds your attention and has a way of making you laugh throughout. With its unique blend of humor and insightful discussions on the works of Nicolas Cage, this podcast earns two enthusiastic thumbs up.

    One of the best aspects of The Heat-Seeking Panther podcast is its ability to balance humor and intelligence. The hosts, Dave and Miles, bring a delightful chemistry to the show that translates into an engaging listening experience. Their witty banter and funny anecdotes make for entertaining episodes that keep you hooked. Additionally, their in-depth analysis of Nicolas Cage's filmography is both thoughtful and silly at the same time. They manage to approach Cage's work with a level of reverence that is apparent but never clouds their investigation. This combination creates a truly delightful podcast that appeals to fans of Cage as well as those looking for an enjoyable listen.

    Furthermore, The Heat-Seeking Panther podcast sets itself apart from imitators by being made for attractive people by attractive people, as one review puts it. While this statement may come across as tongue-in-cheek, there is no denying the charm of the hosts and their ability to connect with their audience. This podcast offers a refreshing take on discussing Nicolas Cage's career that feels genuine and relatable. Moreover, the hosts' passion for the subject matter shines through in each episode, making it easy for listeners to share in their enthusiasm.

    However, no podcast is without some flaws. One possible drawback of The Heat-Seeking Panther podcast could be its limited focus solely on Nicolas Cage's filmography. While this allows for an in-depth exploration of his work, it may not appeal to everyone who might prefer a broader discussion about movies or other actors and directors. Additionally, while the hosts' reverence towards Cage is commendable, some listeners might find that their admiration borders on bias at times. This could potentially alienate those who may have a different perspective on Cage's films.

    In conclusion, The Heat-Seeking Panther podcast is a must-listen for any Nicolas Cage fan or anyone looking for an entertaining and insightful show. With its combination of humor, intelligence, and genuine passion for the subject matter, this podcast creates a delightful listening experience that is sure to leave you wanting more. Despite the minor drawbacks, it manages to stand out amongst other podcasts by offering a unique take on discussing Cage's filmography. Whether you're a fan of Nicolas Cage or just in need of a good laugh, give this podcast a listen - you won't be disappointed.



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    Latest episodes from Heat-Seeking Panther

    Episode 101 - Butcher's Crossing (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 64:21


    In which our hero single-handedly exterminates the great American buff

    Episode 100 - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 57:56


    Our 100th episode! This movie was literally made with us in mind! It feels like they reached into our brains and made this movie specifically for the two of us!

    Episode 98 - Pig (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 92:02


    Returning guest Ross McKinney joins from Portland to remind us that we don't get alot of things to really care about.

    Episode 97 - Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 79:50


    Your hosts return from the ghostland only to seriously consider going back in after watching this movie. Thanks to special guest Andy Sell for returning.

    Episode 96 - Willy's Wonderland (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 58:05


    Special guest Amanda Hedstrom joins us to talk pinball dance moves and racist animatronics

    Episode 95 - The Croods: A New Age (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 63:19


    With any luck maybe the next global pandemic will deliver us Croods 3

    Episode 94 - Jiu Jitsu (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 55:44


    We speak with co-producer Euthymios Logothetis on bringing a martial arts sci-fi film to life and the secret extraterrestrial origins of jiu jitsu

    Episode 93 - The Best, The Worst, The Weirdest (2010-2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 66:19


    A special bonus episode where your co-hosts run down the good, the bad, the least worst, the actual worst and the totally f*cked in this re-cap of Cage's last decade.

    Episode 92 - The Cotton Club Encore (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 35:10


    It ain't real life, it's jazz.

    Episode 91 - Grand Isle (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 79:46


    Ashley Nagel returns to the panther den for an improper Southern gothic romance couched between two(!) monologues on the evils of the military industrial complex

    Episode 90 - Primal (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 61:34


    Special guest Marina Aguerre joins us for a movie that prominently features both a panther and a cage

    Episode 89 - Kill Chain (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 95:14


    In which our hero is named John for the seventh time - featuring special guest Sick Fisher

    Episode 88 - Running With the Devil (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 83:07


    What makes a drug movie? What makes an anti-drug movie? Is this an anti-anti-drug movie or just an anti-War On Drugs movie? Are drugs cool or bad? Is this even a movie?

    Episode 87 - Color Out of Space (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 108:38


    Returning guest Jake Robinson joins us to describe the indescribable; then we read excerpts from Cage's account of his search for the Holy Grail.

    Episode 86 - A Score To Settle (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 107:00


    Special guest Tuyet Nguyen joins us to remind you that if you don't sleep, you die.

    Episode 85 - Between Worlds (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 112:52


    We welcome Theo Cohn back to the panther den to read from Memories by Nicolas Cage #ReleaseTheCatCut

    Episode 84 - Teen Titans Into the Spiderverse Animation Sensation Double Header (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 77:18


    In which our hero appears as two of comic book history's most beloved characters in the same year

    Episode 83 - 211 (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 75:47


    In which our hero stars as a cop (again) in the first movie written entirely by A.I.

    Episode 82 - Looking Glass (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 69:46


    In which our hero purchases and remodels a perv hotel

    Episode 81 - Mandy (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 98:16


    This episode brought to you by Cheddar Goblin by Devane. Featuring special guests Ash Allard & Nick Logie

    Episode 80 - The Humanity Bureau (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 64:15


    Oh the humanity! Featuring returning guest Max Bussman

    Episode 79 - Mom & Dad (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 94:14


    In which our hero participates in the most intense game of hokey-pokey ever. Featuring special guest Conor Kinsman

    Episode 78 - Vengeance: A Love Story (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 73:57


    Special guest Jake Robinson loads some Spongebobs onto the iPad and joins us to talk about a movie we all wish we didn't have to ever watch.

    Episode 77 - Inconceivable (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 66:17


    This episode brought to you by the Cincinnati Film Commission. Film Cincinnati!

    Episode 76 - Arsenal (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 89:36


    In which our hero resurrects a decades old character to reconcile with his lost brother. Featuring special guest Ross McKinney

    Episode 75 - Army of One (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 52:45


    In which our hero must decide which music is best for hang gliding into Pakistan

    Episode 74 - The First Annual Weston Cage Coppola Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 94:49


    We welcome special guest Anam Syed for a critical and sociological evaluation of Weston Cage Coppola's unique Instagram feed

    Episode 73 - Dog Eat Dog (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 80:56


    Special guest Ashley Nagel joins your co-hosts for a discussion on the merits of using extreme sports athletes as anti-terrorism secret agents

    Episode 72 - USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 67:50


    The survivors of the events depicted and their families hold this film in very low regard - and your co-hosts agree. Special three-peat guest Vivian Martínez joins them to salute the true men of courage.

    Episode 71 - Snowden (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 89:14


    Live from the internet! We welcome special guest Joe Gamache to discuss the eventual likelihood of Oliver Stone creating agitprop as a right wing government plant.

    Episode 70 - Alex and Benjamin Brewer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 110:19


    Special guests Alex and Benjamin Brewer, writers/directors of The Trust, join your co-hosts (and Lex!) in the Panther Den to discuss their film, working with luminaries, and their favorite Cage performances.

    Episode 69 - The Trust (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 73:34


    In which we welcome back all star guest Lex Friedman for our hero's return to form

    Episode 68 - Pay the Ghost (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 52:25


    In which our hero dresses as the raven from "The Raven" for Halloween.

    Episode 67 - The Runner (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 62:56


    In which our hero jogs

    Episode 66 - Outcast (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 54:08


    Here's Nic Cage standing in front of me with a bag of snakes.

    Episode 65 - Dying of the Light (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 52:45


    In which our co-hosts, playing it fast and loose, evocatively describe select scenes from the unreleased director's cut

    Episode 64 - Left Behind (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 89:19


    Special guest Ashi Dala joins us to discuss evangelical premillenial dispensationalism and its place in pop culture. Who gets Raptured and why?

    Episode 63 - Rage (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 47:01


    How deep is hell?

    Episode 62 - Joe (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 61:25


    In which our hero abandons the western kabuki that he popularized to turn in his most nuanced performance to date

    Episode 61 - The Frozen Ground (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 53:36


    There is a 3½ hour director’s cut of this movie featuring an extra hour of Cage trying his hardest to not act and at least 20 minutes of John Cusack driving down an empty road in silence

    Episode 60 - The Croods (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 55:39


    In which our hero is never not afraid. Featuring special guest Krystin Braverman !

    Episode 59 - Stolen (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 78:45


    We welcome back golden boy Max Winston to steal from the world's greatest bank robber

    Episode 58 - Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 64:54


    In which our hero projects an entity from another realm and it pisses fire. Featuring special guest Max Bussman

    Episode 57 - Trespass (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 43:17


    In which our hero is a cuckold

    Episode 56 - Seeking Justice (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 45:36


    the hungry rabbit jumps

    Episode 55 - Drive Angry (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 68:08


    In which our hosts are joined by special guest Donald Jerome Waldman to examine Axl's favorite film

    Episode 54 - Season of the Witch (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 67:15


    In which our hero crusades through the greatest medieval epic since The Seventh Seal. Featuring special guest Theo Cohn

    Episode 53 - The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 65:52


    In which our hero conjures the role closest to his heart

    Episode 52 - Kick-Ass (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 87:50


    TAKE COVER CHILD! we welcome very special guest Lex Friedman back to the panther den

    Episode 51 - Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 56:05


    In which our hero turns the hog loose

    Episode 50 - G-Force / Astro Boy (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 56:36


    We celebrate our golden jubilee(!) with special guest Vivian Martinez and a double feature of 2009's worst in children's entertainment

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