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Steve Buscemi
Carol Kane
Eric Roberts
Eurocrime
Sammo Hung
George Kennedy
Mental Health
Paul Bartel
Oliver Reed
Winners & Sinners
Yuen Biao
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Hong Kong
Hotel Transylvania
Furiosa
Parting Glances
Trauma
Dick Miller
Mad Max Franchise

From the creators of Eric Roberts is the Man, Cinema Smorgasbord is an umbrella brand for a collection of all new themed podcasts including the Jackie Chan-themed We Do Our Own Stunts, the genre film festival celebration Cinema Fantastica, How Do You Do Fellow Kids: The Work of Steve Buscemi, Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz, and more! All hosted by your beloved ERITFM hosts Doug Tilley and Liam O’Do... more

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What's THIS? A returning episode of ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN with guest Mike X Nichols joining us to talk about all the latest Eric Roberts news as well as an odd AI-centered thriller from 2025 called VIOLET with a WILD backstory that is way more inte... more

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SERPENT’S PATH: THE FILMS OF KIYOSHI KUROSAWA returns, and we dive into the third and fourth entries of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s crime-comedy V-cinema series: Suit Yourself or Shoot Yo... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Jane
Guest on George Kennedy Is My Copilot
Episode: Episode 328 – George Kennedy is My Copilot – Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) (and Murder on High – Part 1)
Kolleen Carney Hoepfner
Guest with a deep interest in Oliver Reed and Tommy
The guest host for this episode
Episode: Episode 313 – Further Reeding – Tommy (1975) (/w Kolleen Carney Hoepfner)
Rick Katschke
Editor, podcaster, host of The Catered Quiz
The Catered Quiz
Episode: Episode 312 – Eric Roberts is the Man – Luck of the Draw (2000)
Luke Higginson
Writer and Director
Director of Relaxing From the Future
Episode: Episode 296 – Cinema Smorgasbord Sells Out – One Battle After Another (2025) (/w Luke Higginson)
Dan Gorman
Writer and podcaster, returning guest
Independent
Episode: Episode 295 – Eric Roberts is the Man – Nobody’s Fool (1986) (/w Dan Gorman)
Alan Cerny
Legend of online film criticism
Episode: Episode 285 – You Don’t Know Dick – Rock All Night (1957) (/w Alan Cerny)
Lance St. Laurent
Film scholar and former Jeopardy champion
Episode: Episode 280 – Eric Roberts is the Man – Saved By The Light (1995) (/w Lance St. Laurent)
Zach Weiss
Guest for the episode
Episode: Episode 269 – Eric Roberts is the Man – 12th Annual On Cinema Oscar Special (2025) (/w Zach Weiss)
Mike White
A writer and one of the OGs of Cinephile Podcasting
The Projection Booth
Episode: Episode 267 – You Don’t Know Dick – Used Cars (/w Mike White)

Hosts

Doug Tilley
Host with long-running involvement in Cinema Smorgasbord and related ERITFM projects; often drives deep-dive analysis and banter across episodes.
Liam O'Donnell
Co-host with a focus on collaborative discussion, pop-culture frame of reference, and cross-show appearances across the Cinema Smorgasbord umbrella.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great Chemistry

    Got here through episode 250, stuck around for the rapport and embrace of the entertaining tangent. Fantastic vibes. Vic Diaz replacement idea: Richard Harrison.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WishesHeCouldMakeGoodFolkPuns
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great Chemistry

    Got here through episode 250, stuck around for the rapport and embrace of the entertaining tangent. Fantastic vibes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WishesHeCouldMakeGoodFolkPuns
    Australia2 years ago
  • Only here for Jodorowsky

    Great stuff otherwise

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jellyntoasy
    United States2 years ago
  • What goes up

    Spinning wheel

    Got me turning round

    At this rate

    (La dee da da)

    They will finish watching

    Eric roberts film-

    Ography

    When they’re 312

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    While Post
    United States3 years ago
  • Bad reputation

    Host(s) willfully promote scams on their other platforms, going as far as to admit they “dont care” that the products in question are indeed scams.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PermaBanned
    United States3 years ago

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Episode 250 – Eric Roberts is the Man – Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far (2024) (/w Will Sloan)
Q: Do your personal political views have any influence on what type of roles you will or will not accept?
Of course they do, but I have played many people that are not of my political persuasion.
Episode 250 – Eric Roberts is the Man – Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far (2024) (/w Will Sloan)
Q: What made you so excited about checking out this book?
I've only become more dogmatic in my admiration for Eric Roberts.
Episode 267 – You Don’t Know Dick – Used Cars (/w Mike White)
Q: Mike, any final thoughts on Used Cars?
I miss movies like that where it just goes completely insane. This one still hits my funny bones.
Episode 267 – You Don’t Know Dick – Used Cars (/w Mike White)
Q: Mike, why did you choose Used Cars for us to watch today?
I have been trying to get an interview with Bob Gale for decades now. When you mentioned any Dick Miller film, I immediately thought of Used Cars.
Episode 238 – Wild in the Streets – The Suspicious Death of a Minor (1975)
Q: What do you think of Claudio Cassinelli's lead performance?
I think he's good; he is very compelling and manages to respond to things in a way that you believe his fear and confidence.

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What is Cinema Smorgasbord about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A breezy, cinema-leaning conversation show where two hosts unpack a wide range of films and media, from indie dramas and cult classics to genre fare and behind-the-scenes industry talk. Episodes blend enthusiastic, sometimes brash banter with thoughtful critique of directing choices, performances, and cultural context, often tying films to broader trends in indie cinema, festival circuits, and aging franchises. Notable strengths include a strong host chemistry, deep dives into craft (stunts, pacing, framing), and timely nods to regional cinema, international titles, and niche genres. The format tends to reward listeners who enjoy passionate, opinionated discussions, quick humor, and a steadier cadence of film analysis mixed with personal an... more

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