MerCo Movie Guys

This week on the Merco Movie Guys podcast, Chad and Clint dive deep into the heart of small-town storytelling with Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois! We sit down with the talented writer Christina Shaver and the visionary director/writer Bethany Berg to talk about the inspiration behind the film, the magic of filming in our county, and why this movie is a true love letter to Aledo. With its world premiere happening this Friday at the historic Aledo Opera House, this episode gives you a sneak peek into the creative minds behind what promises to be a community favorite. Whether you're from Aledo or just love heartwarming indie films, this is one you won't want to miss!

In this very special episode, we sit down with country music legend Suzy Bogguss—yes, THE Suzy Bogguss—who just happens to be from the same small Illinois county as us! Suzy joins us to talk about her role as the narrator in the brand-new film Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois. Not only is this film a love letter to Aledo, but Chad and I even make our big-screen debut in the background (don't blink or you'll miss Chad's dramatic solo moment

It's our highly anticipated Top 10 Movies of 2024 episode — and things get spicy. Clint and Chad, The Merco Movie Guys, go head-to-head as they break down their favorite films of the year. But when Chad leaves off a movie that everyone agrees was a top contender, Clint doesn't hold back. Expect hot takes, passionate debate, and a lot of movie love — plus some surprising picks you won't see coming.

Join the Merco Movie Guys, Chad and Clint, as they sit down with the creative minds behind the compelling documentary, "The Farmer's Daughter." In this exclusive interview, they delve into the journey of writer/director Scot England, former news anchor turned farmer Tara Barrett-Duzan, and cinematographer/editor Kylie Daniel. Discover the inspiration behind the film, the challenges faced during production, and Tara's heartfelt experiences transitioning from broadcasting to honoring her father's farming legacy.​ "The Farmer's Daughter" follows Tara Barrett-Duzan's poignant story as she leaves her successful TV news career to continue her family's farming tradition after a personal tragedy. Directed by her former co-anchor, Scot England, and brought to life through the lens of Kylie Daniel from Half Moon Digital, this documentary offers an intimate look at resilience and dedication. Don't miss this insightful conversation that sheds light on the making of a film that celebrates perseverance and the enduring spirit of family.

The Merco Movie Guys, Chad and Clint, are back to break down the HUGE casting news for Avengers: Doomsday!

In this episode of Merco Movie Guys, Chad and Clint are joined by special guest Noah Louck, an expert in all things A24, to dive deep into the world of A24's chilling horror films! From cult classics like Hereditary and The Witch to under-the-radar gems, we share our personal favorites and discuss what makes A24's approach to horror so unique. We also break down the buzz surrounding the studio's latest release, Heretic, and give our thoughts on whether it lives up to the hype.

This episode, we bring on our special guests, Kayla and Erica, to break down the films, share our hot takes, and—let's be real—admit which ones we actually watched.

https://youtube.com/@greyduckparanormal?si=R59fWPV0ma4MZNHH https://www.facebook.com/p/Grey-Duck-Paranormal-61554695788108/ "When there's something strange… in your neighborhood… who ya gonna call? Well, obviously, you should call Grey Duck Paranormal! We had an absolute blast chatting about Mercer County's spooky Keithsburg Masonic Lodge. Got any other haunted spots in the MC we should check out? Drop us a line—just make sure we bring plenty of ghost snacks and ectoplasm cleaner for the ride!"

Welcome Kale back to our channel!

Dalton said “nobody ever wins a fight” but which Roadhouse wins head to head?

We had the absolute pleasure to chat with Isabelle and Lilly about Mercer County's upcoming play, Beauty and the Beast the Musical!

In this episode we are joined by filmmaker Christina Shaver as we discuss all ten of the best picture nominees!

The MerCo Movie Gals took the reins for the latest episode and talked Chick Flicks! How do you define a chick flick? What are the top 5? What's a Ken? All that and more in this can't miss episode!

What's the Penguin Project!? Glad you asked! Jill and Jake are here to tell you all about a truly incredible program that will be sure to warm your heart! https://penguinproject.org https://www.centerforlivingarts.org/penguin-project https://www.facebook.com/penguinprojectquadcities/  

Top five heist movies! Where does Heat rank? Is National Treasure a heist movie? How about Jay and Silent Bob!?

Take a cosmic trip into the MCU's latest installment as we chat about The Marvels!

We are joined by the Dark Knight himself and talk all things movies, comics, and memorabilia! Welcome to the show, Batman.

We had a busy show this week! Our friend John Wesley Norton joins us to give his favorite horror films, we tried to decide if science can determine a good scary movie or not and can Chad beat John in horror movie trivia!

The Merco Movie Guys discuss Clint's first acting gig, Chad's art-filled weekend, and the upcoming Red-Carpet event!

We're back! Not that we ever went anywhere. Join the Merco Movie Guys, along with the Gal in the Chair, as we discuss movies we've been watching and what's coming out in 2023. Now grab your popcorn, fill up your drinks, and enjoy the show!

Join us as we talk about the most exciting movie of the Summer!

Join us as we talk to Laura Bayston about how she got into acting/writing, her films Old Windows, Hollow, Hungry Joe and everything in between! Also we discuss a couple new projects too...When She Sings and Safe!!

We had an absolute blast chatting with Veronica and Sandra about their movie Rosalind as well as getting some behind the scenes incite on Hollywood. The film and the interview are an emotional roller coaster, so laugh or cry, but most importantly, enjoy the show!

Take a trip across the pond with us as we talk with director Paul Holbrook about his films Hungry Joe and Hollow. Aaaaand be prepared to sleep with a light on after you watch them.

Attention, crazy cat people! We have a “can't miss” episode for you! Join us as Mye Hoang talks about her feline focused documentary Cat Daddies!

It's Jackie Robinson day, so we thought we'd get some friends together and talk baseball movies! Let us know what your favorites are!

Oh, I'm sorry, did I break your concentration!? Pour yourself a drink, grab your red apples and join us as we invite Big Zimm to talk all things Tarantino on this week's episode of The MerCo Movie Guys.

Did we get a sparkly bat or a gripping psychological thriller? Check us out for a spoiler free look at Matt Reeves' The Batman!

“Special” doesn't quite cut it for our guest this episode. We talk about this Summer's upcoming movies with our good friend Tab. We'll cover our favorite actors, some of our favorite movies, and everything in between! So fill up a drink and let us know what we missed in the comments!

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can! We FINALLY get to talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home! Bring your theories and thoughts to the comment section as we talk about the year's largest blockbuster!

We sit down with Award-Winning Director, John Wesley Norton, and discuss his new movie, For Hannah. We also talk about all the ins and outs of writing, directing, and producing a movie. Enjoy!

Dune was a combination of Star Wars and Game of Thrones… or was it Lord of the Rings? Either way, it was a wild ride and we wanted to talk through a few lingering questions. Check it out and tell us what we missed!

It's Spooky Season and we've got 31 horror movies of all different styles that were dying to tell you about!

We discuss many of the movies that we've missed over the past couple months such as Venom, Nobody, Cruella, Suicide Squad, and Free Guy! Enjoy!

We go the the movies and watch the much anticipated, Black Widow! This is one of Marvel's first blockbusters since Avenger's Endgame. We shot some of this while sitting in the Westland Theater in Burlington, IA and had some fun with the folks that work there. Leave us some comments on what you think of the movie and what movies you'd like to see us review in the future.

Join us as we discuss a bunch of movies that you've probably never seen but really need to.

Devin and I discuss all things Star Wars, including how to watch all the movies, which ones are our favorites and least. Join us on this epic adventure! May the force be with you!

We discuss all the 2021 Best Picture nominees, along with all the actors. Clint also makes a stand that Gary Oldman and William H Macy are the same person.

Brandon joins us again to discuss the future of the #Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about Falcon and the Winter Solider, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, and of course...What IF! Listen to us on any #podcast app or watch us on #YouTube

We talk about hunting for mushrooms, Easter with our family, and even trying to catch a few frogs!

Special guest, Brandon Fitzsimmons stops by to discuss our top 5 Marvel movies, the least favorite 3, our top heroes and villains, and who we'd like to see next in the MCU. We even have other special guests who contributed their lists as well. Join us for the fun!

Dad tells us some funny Spring time stories involving planting, mud, dead rabbits, and crazy cattle and we learn why Tara was never promoted to the tractor driver!

What happened on WandaVision? How does it tie into the MCU Phase 4? Where did White Vision go? What powers does Monica have?

Tara and Clint jump into the Way Back machine and talk about how tech has changed and the things our kids won't understand.

Chad challenges Clint to a game of OSCAR trivia. Does Clint drink Chad's scotch with a ridiculously long straw? How many Sniper movies are there? Is Ed Norton better than Brad Pitt?

What's Mom's favorite aspect of our farm? Does she actually LIKE scooping grain bins? Clint outs his Mother on a past hobby of hers! 

Is Friday Night Lights better than Varsity Blues? Is Remember the Titans the best Disney football movie? Can Clint tell the difference between the Jets and the Eagles?

Will Tom Brady beat Patrick Mahomes? Who will win the Steelers Bowl, Bell or Brown? Did Chad order his own FF Championship Ring?

What is Tiny Dancer really about? Will Chad try to hit Whitney Houston's high note from The Bodyguard? What movie has the best soundtrack?