Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff mcdonald

This week, I'm joined by an absolute music video legend, Graeme Whifler, who created iconic work with The Residents, Devo, Sparks, Tuxedomoon, MX-80 Sound, 45 Grave, Oingo Boingo, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Renaldo & The Loaf, to name a few. Get ready for some of the most hilarious, dark, and mind-bending stories that have ever been unleashed on the show.We discuss Graeme's jawdropping story of first meeting The Residents when they were just starting to talk about doing music, how my seeing an interview on Night Flight with Graeme's as a 13 year old kid completely changed my life trajectory, shooting the B/W feature length Residents filmVileness Fats, the creative stamina of youth, his haunting and mind-searing film Hello Skinny, how he embraces the horrors within your psyche in every music film he made, where he found his incredible talent pool, how Graeme built all the elaborate sets for all the Ralph Records music films, the unique choice of putting title sequences and end credtis for his music videos, pulling teeth to get MX-80 Sound to come up with a concept for their video and how he embraced their thin concept, David Lynch taking element from the Why Are We Here video for Blue Velvet, the making of Tuxedomoon's Jinx video and how it got banned in the UK, The Cockettes, smearing shit over the walls, where were people finding these films before music television, Snakefinger getting played on MTV, the insipiration for the upsetting & epic Renaldo & The Loaf Songs For Swinging Larvae short film, breaking the hearts of the kid actors in the 45 Grave video, Graeme working with Devo on the R U Experienced music video, why there was an unlikely controversy buried within Sparks' Cool Places video, writing the screenplay for Dr. Giggles, making people think about upsetting things they don't want to think about with his film work, and much more.So join me on this wild trip with one of the absolute legends of music videos and film. Be ready.The Restored Films Of Graeme Whifler:rumble.com/user/graemeww?e9s=src_v1_cblREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vaults.In celebration of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT's 40th ANNIVERSARY celebration, I bring you one of the most joyous Revolutions Per Movies episodes of all time--my deep dive into that amazing doc with WILCO's MIKAEL JORGENSON & JEFF KRULIK--The Co-Creator of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT. And remember that punk rock shit BELONGS ON FUCKING MARS!!!!(Episode 101 originally aired on July 3rd, 2025).ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:This week I'm joined by WILCO's MIKAEL JORGENSON to discuss a film he knows backward and forwards: HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT! But that's not all… I also got to blow his mind with surprise guest JEFF KRULIK--The Co-Creator of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT!!!We discuss Mikael's endless creativity and how he decides where to put his energy on any given day, the many hours he spent as a teenager making music on his IBM floppy drive computer, doing David Letterman-style comedy audio cassette recordings, how unusual it was to see Mikael with a computer on stage during his first Wilco tour (and how common it is now), how intense it was for him to join an established band like Wilco, tribalism in music scenes, how the documentary is both terrifying and comforting, how shirtless people outnumber people wearing shirts in this film, Mikael's religious upbringing and its impact on his fear of heavy metal, KISS being in children's TV shows, the genesis of Heavy Metal Parking Lot and how the film found an audience due to VHS tape trading culture, a reenactment of Zebraman's anti punk rock tirade, the undying loyalty of metal fans, Neil Diamond Parking Lot & Heavy Metal Picnic, Judas Priest's reaction to the film, Jeff trying to eat Judas Priest's food backstage, Sofia Coppola wanting to use the film in her work, reconnecting with the stars of Heavy Metal Parking Lot decades later and so much more.So let's smoke a joint so big it stretches across America on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT: https://www.heavymetalparkinglot.com/MIKAEL JORGENSON: https://mikaeljorgensen.com/JEFF KRULIK: https://jeffkrulik.com/WILCO: https://wilcoworld.net/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest this week is filmmaker Penny Lane, who joins me to discuss a trio of fantastic documentaries she has made — Hail Satan?, Listening To Kenny G & Happy And You Know It.We discuss the incredible tale of The Satan's Temple going up against the government for equal religious freedoms, gaining the trust of your subjects, why she zeroed in on choosing the subject of Kenny G and his music, growing up within Kenny G's cultural saturation, the amazing sequence in film of critics talking about how Kenny G's music makes them feel, the wild story of Kenny G changing his song to a solo instrumental on The Tonight Show without telling anyone ala Elvis Costello on SNL, how Kenny G is unironically beloved by a new generation, RuPaul's "Blame It On The Edit," what made Penny want to make a film about children's music and performers, how toddlers are the greatest audience you'll ever have, the science of what makes a good children's song, Chris Ballew of The Presidents Of The United States arc of making music under the pseudonym Casper Babypants, the epic tale of Johnny Only vs. Baby Shark, fair use and the timeline for making a documentary, why DIG is one of the greatest music documentaries of all time, news on her upcoming film Wild Inside, and more!PENNY LANE:www.pennylaneismyrealname.comREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest this week is Steve Young (writer for Late Show w/ David Letterman & The Simpsons; co-author of Everything's Coming Up Profits: The Golden Age Of Industrial Musicals & the star of the Bathtubs Over Broadway documentary). We discuss Steve's iconic work writing for David Letterman (including producing the opening monologues for 11 years) and how it led him on a life-long journey that he never expected: becoming immersed in the world of Industrial Musicals. We also talk about Steve finding his voice as a comedy writer, the workload and stress of nightly comedy writing, Dave's Record Collection, the stigma to being an industrial musical performer, how so many people from the punk rock world including Don Bolles & Jello Biafra were also collecting these incredible records, Martin Short's time in industrial musicals, composer Hank Beebe, how Steve felt about being the subject of a doc, how industrial musicals are still being made today, why The Bathrooms Are Coming is perfection on vinyl, the journey of Steve befriending and forming deep friendships with the composers, performers and artists involved in these incredible shows, and more.So...shh...reduce the din....your Revolutions Per Movie's sales meeting...is about to begin!STEVE YOUNG:https://www.steveyoungworld.com/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vaults.Today, we pay tribute to filmmaker Brian Lindstrom, who sadly passed away recently, with this incredible discussion about the film he co-directed, LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL, with his co-director Andy Brown & Aquarium Drunkard's Jason P. Woodbury. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing or working with Brian will tell you he was one of the kindest, wisest, and big-hearted people ever, and his filmmaking absolutely reflected that. If you haven't seen his films Lost Angel, Mothering Inside, or Alien Boy yet, please take the time to spend with these incredibly powerful films. He will be missed.(Episode 39 originally aired on June 6th, 2024).This week, I'm joined by JASON P. WOODBURY (of Aquarium Drunkard) and filmmakers BRIAN LINDSTROM & ANDY BROWN to discuss their incredible new film LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL. We talked about Judee Sill's gnostic relationship to her music and how she backed it up in her lifestyle, what our introductions to her music were like, Sill's disdain of being lumped in with Christian Rock & opening for rock bands, her influence on Andy Partridge of XTC, how the filmmakers shaped the film over the past ten years, Tooth & Nail Records, the mythologizing of a subject's life in documentary filmmaking, Asylum Records and her ups and downs with David Geffen, Some Kind Of Monster, Sill's vulnerability and ego in her diary writings and drawings, how they chose to animate Sill's artwork and found her voice, Sill's influence on a new generation of musicians, her iconic Old Grey Whistle Test performance of “The Kiss,” how the film addresses childhood trauma, addiction, and resilience, what parts of Sill's life didn't fit into the film, and the power of Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra, Guided By Voices & SST Records.So join us as we talk about one of the greatest songwriters to ever be part of the cosmos, Judee Sill, on this week's Revolutions Per Movie.WATCH LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILLhttps://greenwichentertainment.com/film/JASON P. WOODBURY:https://jasonpwoodbury.comREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn review the Spurs' two unconventional picks in the first round of the NBA draft, discuss the timelines for Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr., and examine the Spus' chances of making a repeat run to the NBA Finals. Suggested reading: Why the Spurs rolled the dice on a pair of big men Why Brian Wright has full confidence in Mitch Johnson, De'Aaron Fox Why after run to NBA Finals, Spurs will look to defy history again Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's Encore Presentation of Revolutions Per Movie, I bring you an incredible discussion with Mark Webber of Pulp, where we discussed everything from Mark's unique path into the band (tin foil, anyone?) and how we can never escape the mighty imprint of The Velvet Underground. Enjoy!(Episode 80 originally aired on March 13th, 2025).ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:This week, we are joined by PULP's MARK WEBBER to discuss what was to be the most influential documentary of his life, THE SOUTH BANK EPISODE ABOUT THE VELVET UNDERGROUND. We discuss Mark's path from making fanzines (including interviewing Mo Tucker), & running the Pulp fanclub to eventually joining PULP as they embarked on their classsic records (DIFFERENT CLASS, THIS IS HARDCORE & WE LOVE LIFE), how Pulp composes music, being too young to get the Velvet Underground on first listen, the sweet spot of interviewing the Velvet Underground at the time of this documentary, Warhol's Factory, Mark's first time in NYC paying homage to his NYC heroes, Jonas Mekas, record store clerk suggestions, Spaceman 3, Pulp in 1978, the highs and lows of being in your favorite band, Mark's decades-long curation and research of experimental film, David Bowie as a direct line to the Velvet Underground, I Shot Andy Warhol, Bridget Berlin, Cat Power, Mark trying to do his own version of Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable for Pulp called The Day That Never Happened, John Cale and Lou Reed's solo work, Mark getting to witness the Velvet Undeground reunion shows in person, The Pulp People Accommodation Register, Nico and more!!!So let's wrap some trees in tin foil and start the lights strobing on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!MARK WEBBER:hatandbeard.com/products/im-with-pulp-are-you-by-mark-webberhttps://markwebber.org.uk/archive/about/https://welovepulp.info/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' loss to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, look back at a season that exceeded all realistic expectations, and examine what the future might hold for Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox. Suggested reading: How the Spurs hope to gain fuel from Knicks' celebration Why Spurs are in control of what they take from the NBA Finals Why the Spurs' biggest offseason question is the easiest to answer Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the contributions of Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in the Spurs' breakthrough victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and ask whether a clear-headed Victor Wembanyama is ready to lead his team all the way back from an 0-2 deficit. Suggested reading: How the Spurs embraced a distraction, and possibly turned around the NBA Finals against the Knicks 3 takeaways as Spurs, Wembanyama take Game 3 in New York How Castle, Fox came up big in crunch time in Game 3   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's an old saying that uncertainty creates opportunity.  But if you're a grain grower right now, uncertainty can also create confusion, hesitation, and some pretty costly decisions.  Over the past few years, we've seen massive swings in commodity prices, input costs, weather patterns, and global politics. For many farm businesses, it feels like the rules keep changing. One minute we're talking about record production and oversupply. The next, global conflict, fund money, and drought concerns are driving volatility back into the market.  In this episode, I'm joined by Market Check's Managing Director and Founder, Brett Stevenson and CEO, Nick Crundall to unpack what has changed in global grain markets over the past nine months and what Australian grain growers need to be thinking about right now.  More importantly, we explore the mindset and disciplines that separate consistently successful grain marketers from everyone else.  We cover:  How global conflict, rising fertiliser costs, and speculative investment are influencing grain prices and market volatility.  Why global wheat stocks are tightening after record production years and what that means for the outlook for Australian growers.  Insights around hedging, forward selling and grain storage, including why many growers continue to leave money on the table despite producing excellent crops.   The common mistake of allowing tax planning and cash flow pressures to drive grain marketing decisions instead of following a clear strategy   Nick shares some compelling analysis comparing hedging versus traditional forward selling and the long-term performance difference between growers who actively manage risk and those who don't. You can access Market Check's analysis here.  This conversation also reinforces themes I explored with Jeff McDonald around financial clarity, proactive planning, and leading your business with confidence rather than reacting to circumstances. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I'd encourage you to do so here.  Nick and Brett, thank you both for your time, your honesty, and your willingness to share what you've learned over many years working alongside growers.  Here's to a great season ahead,  Sincerely,  Jeremy Hutchings and the Farm Owners Academy Team. 

For this week's episode, I convinced my guest, comedian/actor Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers, Flight Of The Conchords, Delocated), to let me record my 500th episode 7 years in advance in order to capitalize on his star power.We discuss the magic of comedy albums & comedy concert films; recording visual comedy for an album, Eugene's 7 LP Sub Pop masterwork I'm Sorry (You're Welcome), which includes 45 minutes of him crying and 159 orgasms, Eugene's scrapped "jokes for animals", his new LP & video special Here Comes The Whimsy, Eugene pushing the boundaries of a physical audio release by having it also available as a chair or a sack of flour that you have to carry around like a baby, how Eugene records his parts for the Bob's Burgers' songs. PLUS Eugene surprises me with a music film (5 minutes before recording) to discuss: "What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears," which is about the band being blackmailed into performing behind the Iron Curtain by the U.S. government.So let's join Eugene in sending fifty tap shoes to a restaurant of his choice on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!EUGENE MIRMAN: www.eugenemirman.comprettygoodfriends.comHERE COMES THE WHIMSY: EUGENE'S NEW FULL STAND-UP SPECIAL:www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHPEaN1DxKwREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' emotional celebration after beating Oklahoma City in Game 7, and explore the ways Victor Wembanyama and company keep proving traditional NBA wisdom wrong as they head into an epic Finals showdown against the New York Knicks.    Suggested reading: How Victor Wembanyama lived up to the hype, and to an impossible dream How the Spurs arrived at the NBA Finals, well ahead of schedule Champagnie's improbable journey on his mind as Spurs clinch Finals berth   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is NYC-based musician, author, and performance artist Joseph Keckler (NPR's Tiny Desk, tours with Lydia Lunch & Sleater-Kinney), who chose the 1929 two-reeler short St. Louis Blues, which is the legend Bessie Smith's first and only film appearance. We discuss Joseph's iconic performance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series, how he came to unleash his powerful vocal range on a wide range of audiences, choosing to write and sing in German about the adult moments where he was relapsing into a teenage Goth, befriending and touring with Lydia Lunch, Bebe Hansen, the current No-Wave scene in NYC, the excitement of having a standoff with an audience, opening for Sleater-Kinney, confusing but life-altering concert billings, where we both were when first hearing Bessie Smith and the imprint it left on us, why this 1929 short film of Bessie Smith was almost destroyed in the 50s, tape trading with The Residents, hearing Aretha Franklin's voice coming up through the floorboards and being obsessed with Cab Calloway & Bessie Smith as a child, Bessie's acting chops and the unique direction of this performance & more.So let's sing at the top of our lungs into the bottom of our beer mug on this week's Revolutions Per Movie.Joseph will be performing on May 31st 2026 in NYC at TV EYE w/ Genre Is DeathTickets available at tveyenyc.com/calendarJOSEPH KECKLER:josephkeckler.com/BESSIE SMITH in ST. LOUIS BLUES:youtube.com/watch?v=xIGscPYfEGsREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our bi-monthly ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vault! Today, as we frustratingly say goodbye (for now) to Stephen Colbert on Late Night, I bring you the sweetest and most honest discussion from The Late Show With Stephen Colbert writer & performer, the legendary Brian Stack. Not only did we discuss his love and passion for Townes Van Zandt (whose documentary he chose to discuss), but he was also really open about his time at Late Night With Conan O'Brien and his transition to working on Colbert's show, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of late-night.Hope to see you again soon, Dr. Frankenstein's Monster!(Episode 104 originally aired on July 17th, 2025).This week, I am joined by one of the greatest late-night writers & performers of all time, BRIAN STACK (Late Night With Conan O'Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), who picked a beloved music documentary to discuss: Be Here To Love Me - A Film About Townes Van Zandt.We discuss the differences between working on Conan and Stephen's shows, the last-minute panic of doing a late night show, my experience performing on Conan, accidental mistakes turning into magic, how many of Brian's characters are tragically musical, band banter, the melancholy edge of the best comedy, how musicians who write the best sad songs are often the funniest people, the creation of the band Slipnutz, how Townes' music came into both our lives later in life, songs that tear you heart out, being a musician's musician, The Stooges, Aimee Mann, Dave Alvin, The Chelsea Hotel being the headquarters of Zandt's record label, how Townes is his own storyteller in this documentary, self-destructive tendencies in comedy and music, Dylan and Townes relationship, our Chris Elliott obsessions, being under-heard and misunderstood, Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth trying to help Townes make a record, the documentary Heartworn Highways, Neko Case, Mick Jagger's country accent, writing songs in your dreams and so much more.So let's laugh through the pain on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie.BRIAN STACK:https://teamcoco.com/celebs/brian-stackREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama's big halftime shot and how he and the Spurs clamped down on Oklahoma City to tie the Western Conference finals 2-2.   *Suggested reading:* Why Wembanyama wasn't 'messing around' as Spurs evened series versus Thunder: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/victor-wembanyama-spurs-tie-series-thunder-finger-22274785.php_ Gregg Popovich had 'choice words' for Spurs after Game 3 loss: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/gregg-popovich-choice-words-spurs-game-3-loss-22275144.php_ Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 5 Keys to Victory: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-vs-okc-thunder-game-5-keys-to-victory-22275154.php_ 3 Takeaways as Wembanyama, Spurs punch back at Thunder: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/3-takeaways-wembanyama-spurs-punch-back-thunder-22274782.php_ How the Spurs' De'Aaron Fox managed to corral 10 rebounds on one good leg: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/how-spurs-de-aaron-fox-managed-corral-10-22275155.php_ *Catch us everywhere: * More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is composer and musician Prateek Rajagopal (Executive Producer and Co-Composer of Blarf with Eric André: Film Scores For Films That Don't Exist, former member of Indian grindcore band Gutslit & film composer.We discuss how Prateek at a young age was not deemed ready for Metallica by his older brother, growing up in metal and hardcore punk, high school bands, Prateek writing jingles in India while working as a banker, the Indian metal scene, Grindcore & Gutslit, how punk and metal were not united in the 80s, going on autopilot as a musician, how to do weird things with an electric guitar, bombing in music, how Jonny Greenwood inspired Prateek and how he ended up in the USC Film Scoring Masters program, the lack of western musical infrastructure in India and how that's improving, scoring the film Tu Yaa Main and working with director Bejoy Nambiar, how Prateek and Eric André got on each other's radar, straddling Blarf's earnest film scores with heaps of subversiveness, composing the songs Dead Balleria and Run For Your Death, translating Blarf live, smashing instruments, what Eric André and Prateek hoped to achieve with this record and more!PRATEEK RAJAGOPAL:prateekrajagopal.comBLARF:stonesthrow.com/store/film-scores-for-films-that-dont-existREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama's takeover in the Spurs' double overtime win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.  Also how the Spurs keep momentum and win Game 2? And how much do they need De'Aaron Fox to return? Suggested reading: How Victor Wembanyama, a 1-in-8-billion star, met his biggest moment Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 2 Keys to Victory Why Spurs' Dylan Harper was in 'attack mode' throughout his first playoff start Spurs vs. Thunder, Game 1: Spurs react after Wemby's historic night Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I am joined by two absolute cultural legends, the one and only Swamp Dogg (who just turned 83) and his collaborator, Moogstar!!! We discuss how his recent documentary Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted came to be and how it took over 8 years to complete, why Jerry Williams Jr. had to become Swamp Dogg, his iconic album cover art and album titles including Ratt On, Gag A Maggot and Total Destruction To Your Mind, how the documentary feel more like a narriative film, Tom Kenny (Mr. Show, SpongeBob SquarePants) popping out of the bushes to talk to Swamp Dogg, Swamp Dogg deciding to go independent and pay for his own recordings, Moogstar's comfort level sharing his life in the documentary to help others, how Moogstar and Swamp Dogg got on each others radar, Dr. Jerri, working at Atlantic records in A&R, befriending John Prine and starting their life-long friendship, writing for Gene Pitney and then getting fired, having top 10 hits in the charts, releasing the1-800 informercial classic Beatles Barkers record, being part of Jane Fonda's F.T.A./Fuck The Army and how it eventually started to come unraveled, breaking down the lyric "sitting on a cornflake", Swamp Dogg's cookbook, performing on the Outlaw Country cruise with Steve Earle, how to be a truly independent creative force, dealing with rejection and how to live out your dreams.Heads up...this episode may have the most laughter per second...much needed, so enjoy!SWAMP DOGG:SWAMP DOGG DOCUMENTARY: swampdogggetshispoolpainted.com/SWAMP DOGG MUSIC: theswampdogg.com/musicSWAMP DOGG CONTEMPLATES THE AFTERLIFE LP: https://s-curverecords.com/two-tracks-from-upcoming-swamp-dogg-album-debut-today-searching-for-heaven-and-acid-tongue/MOOGSTAR: instagram.com/moog_star/COOKBOOK: store.pioneerworks.org/products/pre-order-swamp-dogg-if-you-can-kill-it-i-can-cook-itGENE PITNEY: She's a heartbreaker: youtube.com/watch?v=AULvmliobq4REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama getting ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals  against the Timberwolves, the Spurs subsequent loss and what is next for Wemby and the Spurs in Game 5.   Suggested reading: After Wembanyama ejected, Spurs coach calls physicality toward him ‘disgusting' How ejected Victor Wembanyama watched Spurs fall short, prove a point 3 Takeaways as Spurs lose after Wembanyama ejected Why the Spurs couldn't stop Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards from dominating NBA sets finals details for Game 5 of Spurs vs. Timberwolves     Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs falling to Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the play of Victor Wembanyama and how the team can get back on track for Game 2.   Suggested reading: Why Spurs don't need ‘emergency alert' after learning tough Game 1 lesson Spurs vs. Timberwolves: Game 2 Keys to Victory Spurs vs. Timberwolves: How to watch Game 2, who's starting, who's out 3 Takeaways as Spurs spoil Wembanyama's record-setting night in Game 1 Why Spurs will live with Julian Champagnie taking potential game-winning shot   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs taking a 3-1 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Victor Wembanyama missing a game due to concussion protocol. Players like Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox stepped up to help San Antonio take command in the first round of the playoffs.   Suggested reading: How Spurs keep coming back, with lots of gall and 'no useless drama' Devin Vassell's patient approach pays off with another big third quarter perform Spurs star Victor Wembanyama 'disappointed" in concussion protocol return 3 Takeaways as Spurs take Game 4 in Wembanyama's return Spurs' Stephon Castle, Blazers' Deni Avdija offer differing views of dustup   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know how we feel about Redd Kross. "Born Innocent," the documentary about their career is now available to stream, or to buy on Blu-Ray and DVD. We sat down with director Andrew Reich to talk about the process and the hows and whys of making the documentary.For more information, and to order your copy, check out their website.

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first playoff game since 2019 – a win over the Blazers – and how Victor Wembanyama and company have brought back excitement to the Frost Bank Center and San Antonio.   Suggested reading: After stirring playoff debut, why Victor Wembanyama finds safety in huge expectations Spurs vs. Trailblazers NBA Playoffs Game 1 highlights: Wembanyama breaks record in postseason debut How Devin Vassell came up big on both ends of court in Spurs' win over Blazers 3 Takeaways as Victor Wembanyama, Spurs take Game 1 from Blazers Postgame sounds after Spurs beat Trailblazers in Game 1 What Victor Wembanyama, other Spurs thought about the Fiesta T-shirts   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs making the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and how no matter who they play they might just be ready for what is next.      Suggested reading: Ahead of schedule, the Spurs hit the postseason -- ready or not In long-awaited playoff return, it's the Spurs against the unknown Why ESPN predicts Spurs to win NBA title Victor Wembanyama back on court for opening practice of postseason Suns or Blazers? Spurs await what is next Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama's rib injury and what it could mean down the stretch for the Spurs and for their possible playoff run. Also, why the Spurs goals go beyond getting 60 wins this season.   Suggested reading: Why Wembanyama's injury comes at the second-worst time for the Spurs After win No. 60, Spurs set sights on bigger prize 3 takeaways as Spurs win 60th despite Wembanyama leaving due to injury How Spurs' Stephon Castle 'imposed his will' on the Sixers Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning 25 of their last 27 games, who they could meet in the playoffs and while they keep winning big a little adversity could help the team before it heads to the playoffs this season.     Suggested reading: Still green as an NBA duo, 'thousands' more lobs to come from Castle to Wemby Spurs' Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox finalists for high character NBA awards Does Victor Wembanyama need to score more to win MVP? How Stephon Castle celebrated UConn's miracle victory over Duke Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss yet another Spurs' winning streak, along with Victor Wembanyama's campaign for the NBA Most Valuable Player award and a compliment for De'Aaron Fox.     Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama states his case for MVP Why Victor Wembanyama's dominance is simple but Spurs' plan isn't Stephon Castle delivers all-around performance after getting rest Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning their 50th game of the season, how they could win 60 and why a team projected to win less than 45 games has exceeded expectations this season.   Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama wants Spurs to finish season with 60 wins Spurs will be down a starter when they play at Sacramento on Tuesday night What the Spurs had to say about the Clippers after beating them Monday night How the Spurs' Carter Bryant is embracing his small-ball role Three takeaways as Spurs claim their 50th win of the season Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs starting to believe in themselves, and why other teams and fans should start believing in their playoff chances too.   Suggested reading: The Spurs are beginning to believe in themselves, and that's scary What Spurs' Mason Plumlee said about finally being ready to play What Kornet had to say about the NBA canceling the Hawks' 'Magic City Night' Why Dylan Harper says he still has bragging rights over his older brother Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning streak ending at 11 games to the New York Knicks and how it doesn't change their trajectory, which keeps heading up as the NBA heads toward the playoffs.     Suggested reading: Spurs sweep NBA's monthly West awards after going 11-0 in February Having come back to earth, are Spurs ready to answer these questions? Spurs forward Harrison Barnes' iron man streak of games played ends at 364 Why the Spurs' Luke Kornet wants the Hawks to cancel a promotion NBA announces TV broadcast changes for two Spurs games in March Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' win over Detroit and their nine-game winning streak. Also, could the Spurs and Pistons face each other in the NBA Finals? And will the Spurs always play in Austin?  These topics and more on this week's Spurs Insider podcast.   Suggested reading: ⁠⁠How the Spurs got physical in beating 'bully ball' Pistons⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How Spurs' Devin Vassell worked to find his spots against Detroit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spurs at Raptors: How to watch the game, who's starting, who's out⁠⁠ ⁠⁠3 takeaways as Devin Vassell's 28 points lead Spurs past Pistons⁠⁠ Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.expressnews.com/interacti⁠⁠... Spurs Nation Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://www.expressnews.com/newslette⁠⁠... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: ⁠⁠https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama's effort at the All-Star game and how that effort shows all the time with the Spurs. They also break down why Jeremy Sochan was released by the Spurs. Suggested reading: Doug Moe, who coached Spurs to brink of NBA finals in 1979, dies at 87 5 storylines as the Spurs gear up for a stretch run after All-Star break Spurs All-Star contingent ready for rest after busy weekend The essence of Victor Wembanyama's magic? ‘It's very believable' Spurs' Victor Wembanyama unveils portion of summer plans Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Stephon Castle' 40-point triple double and why the Spurs players will be busy on All-Star Weekend, especially their young guards Castle, Carter Bryant and Dylan Harper. Suggested reading: Spurs' Harper looking to carry on family lineage at All-Star weekend How Stephon Castle found his rhythm in a historic 40-point triple-double The Spurs have one major goal at the start of their rodeo trip How the Spurs keep promise to flood-ravaged community Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and  beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs surviving a brutal travel to beat Orlando, Mitch Johson as an All-Star coach and what the Spurs could do at the trade deadline.   Suggested reading: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama earns another award from the NBA ‘They wanted our heads:' The Spurs-OKC rivalry is ready for Part 5 Inside the harrowing 25 hours that led to the Spurs' win over Orlando Warren grad Stanley Umude makes hometown debut for Spurs Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs will need to get a lot more physical if they are going to contend for an NBA Championship. Also, why the Spurs will be well-represented at the All-Star weekend thanks to their Rising Stars. Suggested reading: Spurs' Dylan Harper set for Rising Stars as reputation for smart play grows Two more Spurs named Rising Stars 3 Takeaways as Spurs pratfall against Pelicans Spurs players, coach react to Minneapolis deaths, unrest Why the Spurs' Mitch Johnson could be a busy man come All-Star weekend Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss why and how Victor Wembanyama was named an All-Star starter and why the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is shooting more 3-pointers. Also, the Gregg Popovich coaching tree was on display against the Jazz and why Carter Bryant doesn't have to shave his head … yet.   Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama's reaction to All-Star news was telling 3 Takeaways as Wembanyama flexes All-Star mettle Why the Spurs bring out the best in Anthony Edwards Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss if the Spurs can knock off the Thunder again and how expectations have changed for the team already this season.   Suggested reading: Can Wembanyama stay healthy enough to win Defensive Player of the Year? Can the Spurs make it four in a row over the vaunted Thunder? Why there will be no more Sixth Man of the Year talk for Spurs' Wembanyama Will Spurs trade Jeremy Sochan? 'It's impossible not to think about' 3 Takeaways as Spurs fall in Wembanyama's starting return Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss Julian Champagnie's big game versus the Knicks and why he's become one of the most integral players this season.   Suggested reading: Spurs' Champagnie reveals secret to drawing jump-shooting fouls Where does the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama rank in fan All-Star voting? Why Trae Young, Spurs show that the best trades often are the ones not made How Spurs coach Mitch Johnson is turning heads across the NBA Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' huge breakthroughs of December, the hiccups that accompanied Victor Wembanyama's move back into the starting lineup, and the challenges of dealing with success.     Suggested reading: How the Spurs hope to beg forgiveness from the basketball gods Wemby: Spurs focused on rest of season after toppling Thunder Spurs determined to protect Wembanyama during ‘long, grueling' season Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama's sixth-man exploits, Jeremy Sochan's fading role, and the Spurs' surge heading into two holiday week showdowns with Oklahoma City. Suggested reading: Spurs determined to protect Victor Wembanyama during 'long, grueling' season How Victor Wembanyama makes the simple look absurd How Dylan Harper is getting a head start on his playoff education Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs the return of Victor Wembanyama and the victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup and what it means for the Spurs' ever-growing season prospects. Suggested reading: How in Wembanyama's grand return, Spurs turn whispered promise into a roar In first season as head coach, Mitch Johnson firmly in control of Spurs Spurs' De'Aaron Fox gives teammates credit for his success Victor Wembanyama thrived in limited minutes to lead Spurs past Thunder Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he 'trusted process' during injury rehab Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs success even as they have been without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Also, should the Spurs trade for Giannis? And could they win the NBA Cup?   Suggested reading: 3 Takeaways as Dylan Harper lifts Spurs over Pelicans To advance to Las Vegas, Spurs must end their Luka Doncic futility Stephon Castle returns to the Spurs as timeline clears up for Victor Wembanyama How the Spurs' veterans and rookies are learning from each other Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle back (at practice) Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the play of Devin Vassell  the last three games, the Spurs qualifying for the NBA Cup quarterfinals and when we can expect to see Victor Wembanyama back on the court.   Suggested reading: Why the road-weary Spurs feel like the rodeo trip has come early How Devin Vassell became the Spurs' new Captain Clutch How the Spurs feel about winning the Group of Death Why the Spurs are glad to have their $226-million man   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing their role | Spurs Insider Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs tough road trip and how they will need more help from role players like David Jones Garcia if they are going to win games against the likes of Denver and Minnesota. Suggested reading: As stars fall across the NBA, Spurs' Barnes, Champagnie keep clocking in How Spurs rookie David Jones Garcia proved he belongs In NBA front-office drama, Spurs' boring continuity has its benefits How the Spurs have been able to survive Wemby's absence so far Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama's injury and how the Spurs are better equipped to deal with his loss for an extended period of time versus last year due to Luke Kornet. Suggested reading: MRI reveals Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain, Spurs announce Spurs vs. Grizzlies: How to watch the game, who's starting, who's out Spurs' Stephon Castle exits Sunday's game early due to injury Why De'Aaron Fox's big miss was right play for Spurs in long run The latest on Dylan Harper's injury Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss another Spurs' winning streak, with De'Aaron Fox making his long-awaited season debut, and Victor Wembanyama posting an unprecedented stat line in Chicago.   Suggested reading: Three takeaways as Wemby owns fourth quarter at Chicago How De'Aaron Fox hit his most important goal in debut Inside Stephon Castle's assist binge Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first loss of the season, the loss of Dylan Harper to injury and why the after only a couple of weeks Wembanyama's playoff expectations might not have been too far off.   Suggested reading: Why Spurs look forward to Dylan Harper's return, whenever it comes MRI reveals Spurs rookie Dylan Harper suffered a left calf strain Spurs' Stephon Castle always up for defensive challenge 3 takeaways as Spurs suffer their first loss of season Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs' 4-0 start to the season and why it's for real but also why it isn't. They also discuss why Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle have been so good, and the stealth celebration that saw Gregg Popovich's banner raised to the rafters without a ceremony. Suggested reading: Sandro Mamukelashvili believes Spurs' Victor Wembanyama 'just getting started' 3 Takeaways as Spurs' hot start continues NBA honors Spurs' Victor Wembanyama after historic week Why Sean Sweeney has already made an impact on Spurs defense How Dylan Harper came to the Spurs' rescue against Brooklyn Sunshine Cottage students have friend in Spurs' Carter Bryant Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss why Victor Wembanyama says a top-six seed is his goal, why he thinks his height is boring and how the Spurs will fare in their first week.   Suggested reading: What does Victor Wembanyama think about all the talk about his height? What would make this season a success for the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama? How 'country boy' Keldon Johnson became keeper of the Spurs' culture Who are the 2025-26 Spurs? Get this season's roster breakdown here. Spurs sport a powerful rookie tandem in Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the debut of Dylan Harper, the return of Stephon Castle, David Jones Garcia's NBA dream and his breakout against Utah and how tall Victor Wembanyama really is.     Suggested reading: Spurs getting healthier as season approaches Spurs' Stephon Castle set for preseason debut Spurs' David Jones Garcia aims to keep promise to his late father Victor Wembanyama for MVP? Crazy or not, some NBA GMs believe already Spurs No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper impresses in preseason debut Sign up for our live event at the link below:San Antonio Spurs season preview featuring a live Q&A with our beat writers Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices