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Film at 11: Here (2024) Book IT: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (2008) by Anthony Bourdain Scroll with it: It's National Novel Writing Month. A Russian court has fined Google $2.5 decillion. The 25th edition of the Midwest's best Doctor Who Convention Chicago TARDIS November 29-December 1, 2024 at the Westin Chicago Lombard. Memberships are still available. Go to http://www.chicagoTARDIS.com for tickets and all the details. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms11524
Special Intro: Robert Kurtzman -- Special Effects creator on Doctor Sleep (2019) Film at 11: Conclave (2024) Book IT: The Shining (1977) by Stephen King Scroll with it: The Mads are Back are riffing The Giant Gila Monster (1959) with very special guests Rich Koz & Jim Roche (star & producer of SVENGOOLIE). Seven days until the US election. 32 days until the 25th edition of the Midwest's best Doctor Who Convention Chicago TARDIS November 29-December 1, 2024 at the Westin Chicago Lombard. Happy Halloween!! Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms102924
Special Intro: Marilyn Ghigliotti – Veronica from CLERKS (1994) Film at 11: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024) Book IT: Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War (2019) by Wilfried Riley Scroll with it: Japanese Toilets are available now. Restaurants are so noisy! There is a possible McDonald's french fries shortage. Stock up now! PANIC! Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms102224
Special Intro: The one and only Tommy Chong, man! Film at 11: Saturday Night (2024) Book IT: Svengoolie 45th Anniversary Boo-Nanza Comic Book (2024), Gemstone Publishing Scroll with it: We partied with the View Askew community in Chicago all weekend for Chronic Con 2024. The love and joy was special in this inaugural celebration. Steve has joined the crew of Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms101524
Special Intro: Jason Mewes - Appearing in Chicago this weekend at Chronic Con Film at 11: Joker: Folie À Deux (2024) Book IT: The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (2024) by Kate McKinnon Scroll with it: Burger King has an Addams Family meal this week. All the View Askew community will be in Chicago this weekend for Chronic Con 2024. Make plans to meet us at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Steve has joined the crew of Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms10824
Special Intro: Jarrett Payton from WGN sports Film at 11: Transformers One (2024) Book IT: Not Till We Are Lost (2024) by Dennis E Taylor Scroll with it: Taco Bell has decided to move National Taco Day to the First Tuesday in October every year. Kate McKinnon is in Chicago this week. Steve has joined the crew of Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms10124
Special Intro: Gates McFadden – Dr. Crusher from Star Trek: The Next Generation Film at 11: The 4:30 Movie (2024) Book IT: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells Scroll with it: Taco Bell has decided to move National Taco Day to the First Tuesday in October every year. Join us for ST*CHI The Star Trek Convention September 27-29, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. Weird Al is touring in 2025 and he's bringing Puddles Pity Party with him! Details are on weirdal.com. Steve has joined the crew of Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms92424
Special Intro: Author and Activist Cory Doctorow Film at 11: Am I Racist? (2024) Book IT: The Invisible Hook: The Hidden Economics of Pirates (2009) by Peter T. Leeson Scroll with it: The New Notre Dame president announces a loan-free financial aid initiative. Two astronauts flawlessly completed the Earth's first private space walk. NASA confirmed on Friday that it's developing a new lunar time system for the Moon. Steve has joined the crew of Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms91724
Special Intro: David Rosik - Host of The Saturday Blues on WNIJ Film at 11: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Book IT: The Terminal List (2018) by Jack Carr Scroll with it: The Battle to Ban Screens From School Now Includes Chromebooks and Tablets. Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show is going down to 4 nights a week. It's Patriot Day tomorrow, September 11th. It's 90s Con in Daytona Beach, Florida this weekend, and also, more locally, West Dundee Heritage Fest this weekend. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms91024
Special Intro: Kevin Butler – The First Chicago Bear to score 1,000 points NFL football season starts Thursday, September 5, 2024 Film at 11: Reagan (2024) Book IT: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1994) by John Berendt Scroll with it: Mark Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic. Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders. Cellphone bans spread in schools amid growing mental health worries. Baseball's Most Miserable Record May Be About to Fall. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms9324
Special Intro: Sister Mary Jo - the fastball sister from Marian Catholic High School Film at 11: The Forge (2024) Book IT: Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat: A Cookbook (2021) by Molly Baz Scroll with it: Astronauts are stranded on the ISS. Fast Food costs are rising. Football season is here. Loyola University's beloved Sister Jean turned 105 on Wednesday! Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms82724
Special Intro: Daniel de Visé - Author of The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic (2024) Film at 11: Chris Claremont's X-Men (2018) Book IT: We have met so many authors this weekend. Check out their stuff. Scroll with it: What an epic weekend we had! Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi hit the stage at the Old Joliet Prison as The Blues Brothers on Saturday at Blues Brothers Con and FAN EXPO Chicago hit Rosemont Friday through Sunday! This week, The Democratic National Convention is all over Chicago. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms82024
Special Intro: “Blue” Lou Marini Film at 11: Borderlands (2024) Book IT: The Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude (2024) by Dan Aykroyd Scroll with it: SiriusXM is offering FREE ad supported radio. The Democratic National Committee is coming to Chicago next week. Dan Aykroyd and Jim Beluishi are hitting the stage at the Old Joliet Prison as The Blues Brothers on Saturday at Blues Brothers Con and FAN EXPO Chicago is coming to Rosemont August 16-18, 2024! Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms81324
Film at 11: Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Book IT: How to Run Wars: A Confidential Playbook for the National Security Elite (2024) by Christopher Coyne and Abigail Hall Scroll with it: The Greenbrier Hotel is for sale. The Olympics are in full swing. Steve had some great adventures in LA. Rifftrax LIVE is in theaters this week and FAN EXPO Chicago is coming to Rosemont August 16-18, 2024! Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms8624
Special Intro: Jonah Ray – Host of MST3K Film at 11: Blazing Saddles (1974) Celebrating its 50th Anniversary at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California with Writer and Director Mel Brooks Book IT: James (2024) by Percival Everett Scroll with it: We celebrate some great birthdays this week and the end of Summer with our friends at the Makers Market this weekend at MORE Brewing in Huntley, IL. Saturday August 3, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms73024
Special Intro: The iconic voice of Billy West Film at 11: Kinds of Kindness (2024) Book IT: Author Mark Voger joins us to tell us all about his latest book – Zowie! (2024) Scroll with it: We remember so many celebrities we lost this week and celebrate a new “Weird AL” polka while we plan for the future of IT after a huge worldwide issue as we make plans to watch the Olympics this week. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms72324
Special Intro: Trace Beaulieu from The Mads are Back Film at 11: The Mads Are Back Celebrating Four Years of LIVE riffing online A Night of Shorts 16 (9 July 2024) Book IT: The Teacher (2024) by Freida McFadden Scroll with it: The NBA agrees to terms on $76B media rights deals. AT&T says a hacker stole data on nearly all its wireless customers. Cecilia Rabess says not everyone in your life has to spark joy. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms71624
Special Intro: Haley and Ashley (and Theo) at the Joliet Slammers game Film at 11: Fly Me to the Moon (2024) Book IT: BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity (2024) by Ruth Whippman Scroll with it: We mourn the loss of Chicago's Very Own Judy Belushi this week while we look forward to the further celebration of The Blues Brothers (1980). Join us for Blues Brothers Con 2024 at the old Joliet prison, August 17, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms7924
Special Intro: Ron Kittle from the Chicago White Sox Film at 11: It's Documentary Week! We saw BRATS (2024), Saint of Second Chances (2023), Remembering Gene Wilder (2023) Book IT: BRAT PACK 30th Anniversary Edition (2022) by Rick Veitch Scroll with it: Self-Driving wheelchairs have been deployed at Miami international airport. Mel Brooks announced this week, on his 98th birthday, that he is hosting a LIVE Q&A after a showing of Blazing Saddles (1974) for its 50th anniversary. What an amazing opportunity to chat with a comedy legend! Happy Independence Day to our American listeners on Thursday, July 4.
Special Intro: Author Robert J Sawyer Film at 11: The Bikeriders (2024) Book IT: Quantum Night (2016) by Robert J Sawyer Scroll with it: Nvidia is in a three way race for most valuable with Microsoft and Apple. Florida State University Flying High Circus receives $12,000 donation from Alumni Hall as part of tornado recovery. MeTV is premiering a 24-7 cartoon network. Go to metvtoons.com to find the station in your area. Monday, July 1st is Canada Day. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms62524
Special Intro: David Rosik - Host of The Saturday Blues on WNIJ Film at 11: Inside Out 2 (2024) Book IT: The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future (2020) by Jeff Booth Scroll with it: Apple's WWDC reveals they will be using Apple Intelligence (aka AI). Summer is in full swing this week as we celebrate Juneteenth, The Blues Brothers (1980) and the 45th anniversary of The Muppet Movie (1979) Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms61824
Special Intro: Comedian Baron Vaughn Film at 11: Movie Pass, Movie Crash (2024, MAX) Book IT: Born Standing Up (2007) by Steve Martin Scroll with it: Boeing and SpaceX are going places (in space). Alamo Drafthouse is the frontline of the changing media landscape. Friday is Flag Day and Sunday is Father's Day. We wish you all a great celebration this weekend! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms61124
Special Intro: The late great Caroll Spinney - the puppeteer behind Big Bird Film at 11: Back to Black (2024) Book IT: Bridge to Bat City (2024) by Ernest Cline Scroll with it: Northwestern Football has a temporary stadium, Apple's Airtags save the day, Steve is back from Budapest, and Chicago Blues Fest is this weekend. Get out there. Find a way to connect with your community and your family. Happy Summer, everyone! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms6424
Film at 11: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Book IT: V for Vendetta (1982) written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd Scroll with it: Steve's in Budapest this week. Streaming seems to be entering a consolidation phase. You can now get MAX on your Disney+ subscription and Major League Baseball games on Roku TV. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms52824
Special Intro: Gates McFadden - Dr. Crusher from Star Trek Film at 11: IF (2024) Book IT: Star Trek: Picard: Firewall (2024) by David Mack Scroll with it: All eyes on AI this week with Google I/O 2024 rolling out their latest version of Gemini and OpenAI giving the world ChatGPT 4o. It's Geek Pride Day this weekend. Get out and show your pride! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms52124
Special Intro: Audrey Niffenegger – Author of The Time Traveler's Wife Film at 11: Challengers (2024) Book IT: Generation Gap: Why the Baby Boomers Still Dominate American Politics and Culture (2022) by Kevin Munger Scroll with it: Apple has a new faster, thinner, nicer iPad. Boy Scouts of America is changing their name to Scouting America. Mark Hamill is coming to Chicago this Summer. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms51424
Special Intro: Neve McIntosh - Madame Vastra from Doctor Who Film at 11: The Fall Guy (2024) Adventures in a Black Box: Joe Turner's Come and Gone by August Wilson (The Goodman Theatre) Book IT: Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization (2024) by Brad Wilcox Scroll with it: It's graduation time for the class of 2024. We are so proud of you all! Caleb Williams is a Chicago Bear. Doctor Who is coming to Disney+ this week. Get ready for Whacking Day on Friday and Mother's Day on Sunday. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms5724
Special Intro: Ben Hollis – Host of Wild Chicago on WTTW in Chicago Film at 11: Sasquatch Sunset (2024) Book IT: As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling (2013) by Anne Serling Scroll with it: It's graduation time for the class of 2024. We are so proud of you all! Streaming TV is changing and net neutrality is back. Happy #Maythe4th this week along with #FreeComicBookDay, #CincodeMayo, and Orthodox Easter. That is a recipe for a great weekend. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms43024
Special Intro: Filmmaker David Giancola Film at 11: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) Book IT: The Origins of Woke: Civil Rights Law, Corporate America, and the Triumph of Identity Politics (2023) by Richard Hanania Scroll with it: Endless Shrimp may end Red Lobster. Celebrate this weekend with Chicago's big convention, C2E2, and the rebirth of Arena Football! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms42324
Special Intro: “Blue” Lou Marini Film at 11: Civil War (2024) Book IT: The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic (2024) by Daniel de Visé Scroll with it: It's the 16th today, Dear. Happy 60th Anniversary to Sybil and Basil Fawlty tomorrow, the 17th of April. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues in his new book The Anxious Generation, replacing play and exploration with screen-scrolling isolation has led to an epidemic of mental illness. On Monday, April 8, 2024, Patrick Moriarty fulfilled a promise from 1978 when about 100 former students watched the total solar eclipse from the driveway of his Rochester, N.Y., home. Our community can make a difference!! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms41624
Film at 11: Wicked Little Letters (2024) Book IT: Chicago (2016) by Brian Doyle Scroll with it: Our Guest, Ben Hollis, ran the streets of Chicago (literally) on his local public television program Wild Chicago from 1989 to 1992 and won eight local Emmy awards for his inspiring story CATCHING and zany style. Friend of the show, Deidre Struck has a recording release party on April 10. Her new album is The Year of Lost and Found (A Pand'opera) Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms4924
Special Intro: Kevin Murphy - from MST3K and Rifftrax Film at 11: Anyone But You (2023) Book IT: The Naked Clone (2023) by Conor Lastowka, Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett, and Sean Thomason Scroll with it: We have a full week of celestial celebrations and basketball. Make your plans to see the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Don't miss it!! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms4224
Special Intro: Musician Tom “Bones” Malone Film at 11: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Book IT: Watchmen (1986) by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Scroll with it: Steve had a great weekend with “Blue” Lou Marini, Tom “Bones” Malone, and Bruce Campbell. We wish a joyous Holy Week to all who celebrate. Make your plans to see the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Don't miss it!! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms32624
Special Intro: Luke Gygax - Chairman of Gary Con Film at 11: Cabrini (2024) Adventures in a Black Box: Steve's 20th annual Winter Musical – Disney's Aladdin Book IT: Columbus Day (2016) by Craig Alanson Scroll with it: Liberty and Safety are still locked in a battle. Keurig hopes to replace the plastic waste. Doctor Who's release date was set this week and it comes with a big change in access. It's Election Day in Illinois, The NCAA Tournament begins tonight, Gary Con XVI Starts Thursday, March 21, 2024, Indiana Comic Convention Starts Friday, March 22, 2024, and it's peak Cherry Blossom time in Washington, DC. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms31924
Special Intro: Brian O'Halloran - Dante Hicks from CLERKS (1994) Film at 11: Damsel (2024) Book IT: Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better (2023) by Lyn Alden Scroll with it: SpaceX reported to the FCC that their Starlink satellites are ready to be used on iPhone, Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy Devices. President Biden says he is ready to ban TikTok in the United States if it is not sold to a US company. Kevin O'Leary is interested. Thursday is 3.14 Pi Day. Sunday is St. Patrick's Day. Monday is the 4th anniversary of Sandwiches at Irregular Hours (2020) Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3V7jkyD
Special Intro: Jonathan Frakes - Will Riker from Star Trek Film at 11: Dune: Part 2 (2024) Book IT: Making It So (2023) by Patrick Stewart Scroll with it: Spotify is offering audiobooks in the most frustrating way. Apple TV+ is building up a library of classic movies. It turns out sports gambling may be a gateway drug. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms3524
Special Intro: Brian Brushwood Film at 11: Drive-Away Dolls (2024) Book IT: The Future (2023) by Naomi Alderman Scroll with it (of the Future): Is mall culture over? Can A.I. predict weather? What is the future of work? It's time to get knowledge. Grab a copy of Pamela Bedore's new book, The Routledge Introduction to Canadian Crime Fiction this week. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms22724
Special Intro: The iconic voice of Billy West Film at 11: Bob Marley: One Love (2024) Adventures in a Black Box Something Rotten! (Feb 2024, Jacobs High School) Book IT: Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany (2006) by Donald L. Miller Scroll With IT: February 22 is Tex Avery Day. Modern medication is changing the conversation about behaviors, choices and free will. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms22024
Special Intro: Executive Producer Amanda Film at 11: Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Book IT: Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (2023) by Matt Singer Scroll With IT: The FCC has outlawed AI-based robocalls, the auto industry is struggling with electric vehicles, and television may be dead. That's futuristic! Happy Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day from your friends at Too Much Scrolling #TMSLovesYou Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms21324
Special Intro: Rob Paulsen - Pinky and Yakko from the Animaniacs Film at 11: She is Conann (2023) Adventures in a Black Box: Animaniacs in Concert Book IT: Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need (2005) by Blake Snyder Scroll With IT: The US is retaliating, Education is reimagining, Germany is testing a four day work week, we celebrate the Super Bowl this week and we invite you all to join us in Chicago for Chronic Con 2024 this October. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms2624
Film at 11: Masters of the Air (2024) Book IT: Influx (2014) by Daniel Suarez Scroll With IT: Media is changing and history can be our guide to the future. Join us for the Krispy Kreme Challenge this Saturday in Raleigh, NC and Pickleball Slam 2 in Hollywood, FL this Sunday. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms13024
Special Intro: Charlie Adler - amazing voice actor Film at 11: I.S.S. (2023) Book IT: The Science of Star Trek (2022) by Mark Brake Scroll With IT: Electric vehicles are struggling in the cold, studies of viruses are something to keep an eye on, a researcher has shown how she can keep an eye on cryptocurrency and Billy Mitchell is once again the King of Kong. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms12324
Special Intro: Greg Sestero – Author of The Disaster Artist Film at 11: Mean Girls (2024) Book IT: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results (2013) by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Scroll With IT: Apple Vision Pro is bringing spatial computing to 2024 and a Wisconsin brewery is bringing a 'Hot For Chancellor' beer after a UW-La Crosse chancellor was fired Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms11624
Special Intro: Felicia Day Film at 11: The Iron Claw (2023) Book IT: Third Eye (2023, Audible) by Felicia Day Scroll With IT: Congratulations to the winner of The College Football National Championship. What a game! Time to settle in and prepare for CES 2024 in Las Vegas and Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms1924
Special Intro: Author Robert J Sawyer Film at 11: Ferrari (2023) Book IT: The Downloaded (2023) by Robert J Sawyer Scroll With IT: The zeitgeist of 2024 (so far) is all about intellectual property. Happy Public Domain Day, Mickey! A Joyous Epiphany to all who celebrate. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms1224
Special Intro: Ron Kittle from the Chicago White Sox Film at 11: Maestro (2023) Book IT: The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World (2022) by Max Fisher Scroll With IT: Year end wrap-ups are starting and we are gathering our favorites of 2023 too. We would love to hear about your favorite movie, book, and news story of 2023. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms122623
Film at 11: Wonka (2023) Book IT: A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? (2023) by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Scroll With IT: Year-end wrap-ups are starting and we are gathering our favorites of 2023 too. We would love to hear about your favorite movie, book, and news story of 2023. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms121923
Special Intro: Janet Fielding – Tegan Jovanka from Doctor Who Film at 11: Godzilla Minus One (2023) Book IT: Author Stephen Kent joins us to discuss his book How the Force Can Fix the World (2021) Scroll With IT: Sports Illustrated used some AI writers and immediately deleted the work when it was discovered to be computer generated. Disney is planning to release some of their COVID-era movies to theaters in 2024 for the first time. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms121223
Special Intro: Peter Davison – The Fifth Doctor Film at 11: Dream Scenario (2023) Book IT: Reframe Your Brain: The User Interface for Happiness and Success (2023) by Scott Adams Scroll With IT: Michelle Needham, the curator of the Stranger Times exhibit at the Museum of Durham History, joins us to describe the work they have done to record the historical moment we all experienced with COVID-19 and how the Duffer Brothers' Netflix series Stranger Things can help us come to terms with our experiences. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms12523
Special Intro: Lynne M Thomas from Verity! Podcast Film at 11: Napoleon (2023) Book IT: Do You Dream of Terra-Two? (2019) by Temi Oh Scroll With IT: Google has scanned over 25 million books, but you can't read them. It has been a big week for ChatGPT and OpenAI. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms112823
Special Intro: Nicholas Briggs - The voice of the DALEKS Film at 11: The Holdovers (2023) Book IT: The Day of the Doctor (2018) by Steven Moffat Scroll With IT: AI is changing weather forecasting, social media is changing news, and cord cutting is changing sports. But Turkey Day 2023 is here along with the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who. Let's celebrate together at Chicago TARDIS 2023 this weekend, you turkey! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms112123