
Michael Shannon: A true Midwesterner with over 100 acting credits to his name; a fan of The Smiths and REM; a man who remains dedicated to the stage; General Zod. Shannon may be remembered as a character actor to many, but there’s no doubt that the gravity of a scene shifts in his direction whenever he is on screen or the stage. While his roles range in size and screen time, genre, legacy, collabo... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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After a hiatus, Hand Me the Mike is back with one of our most fun episodes yet! Host Daniella Mazzio is joined by Minneapolis-based writer Natalie Marlin to talk about John Waters' irreverent Hollywood satire Cecil B. ... more
We don't want these wounds to get infected.
As we near the end of 2025, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by cartoonist Whitney Wasson (Sober Rabbit) to discuss Michael Shannon's directorial debut Eric LaRue. Though the film (written by Brett Neveu, a... more
Hey, you.
Host Daniella Mazzio has finally emerged from the bunker (aka a month of depression) to bring you the latest Hand Me the Mike! Writer and musician Ross W. Berman IV joins to talk about Joshua Oppenheimer's first narrative feature (and a m... more
Razzle them... dazzle them...
Last week was a wild one, to say the least. We took a week off, but we're back and boy do we have a doozy!
On the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by Chicago-based writer Peter Raleigh to talk ... more
...Wrestlemania!
In the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by Caitlin Durante, comedian, writer, educator, and co-host of the Bechdel Cast podcast. Together, they talk about Groundhog Day (1993), media conglomerates, the five s... more
'Sorry' ain't gonna pay the bills, Chico!
In the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by illustrator and Sidney Lumet evangelist Vincent Mollica to talk about Lumet's final film Before the Devil Knows You're Dead. Topics of conve... more
You are not alone...
In the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by Jack McCoy, owner and founder of Sweet Void Cinema in Chicago, to discuss Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. Yes, we talk about James Gunn's take on Superman, but we un... more
There is a storm coming...
In the first full episode of Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by critic Isaac Feldberg to discuss the 2011 Jeff Nichols film Take Shelter. Listen as we discuss why Michael Shannon is "the meltdown maestro,... more
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The show centers on deep dives into Michael Shannon's body of work across film, stage, and music, often pairing Shannon's performances with broader themes in American culture such as power, family dynamics, and societal anxiety. Episodes pair a rotating cast of film critics, Chicago-based commentators, and Shannon fans to unpack specific roles, directorial choices, and the cultural footprint of Shannon's projects, from big-budget superhero films to intimate dramas and stage work. The format tends to blend personal anecdotes with rigorous film analysis, producing a thoughtful, conversation-driven exploration that appeals to cinephiles, critics, and industry professionals seeking new angles on well-known performances. A standout trait is the ... more
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