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Staff Picks

Mario J. Lanza
The Lost Boys
The Man In the Iron Mask
Fateful Findings
About Schmidt
Leonardo Dicaprio
Neil Breen
Bad Movies
Cellular
The Last Supper
Of Mice and Men
American Pie
Jaws 2
Adventure Comedy
Star Wars Episode 1: the Phantom Menace
The Three Musketeers
Teen Comedy
Sex Education
The Room
Congo
Southern Comfort

A podcast about movies that deserve a little more love.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes174Founded8 years ago
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TV & Film

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Latest Episodes

Teacher and Colorado resident Jason Rasmussen joins me to discuss one of those movies I've been dying to talk about ever since I started this podcast, Quentin Tarantino's long disrespected 2015 masterpiece The Hateful Eight. This is absolute one of m... more

Fellow Oneders fan David Johnson joins me to discuss a movie that was big in its day, but you probably haven't thought about in a while - the 1996 crowd pleaser That Thing You Do! Featuring THAT HIT SONG that is still amazing, even today.

My daughter, fellow documentary lover Vanessa Lanza, joins me to discuss one of those documentaries that, once you see once, you'll never forget. It's 2011's supremely memorable There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane.

Staff Picks fan and fellow lover of bad movies Jon Hageman joins me to talk about a cult classic that... oh my god... you gotta see this one to believe it. It's Neil Breen's 2012 "masterpiece", Fateful Findings.

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Recent Guests

Jon Hageman
Longtime movie fan and amateur voice actor
Episode: Fateful Findings
Mitchell Stevens
A film enthusiast and podcaster from the UK, runs Reely Rated.
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Episode: Murder by Numbers
Brett Bower
Actor, director, writer with a strong connection to the film's stage adaptation
Episode: Of Mice and Men
Jake Collins
A movie nerd and listener of Staff Picks.
Episode: The Man in the Iron Mask
Jessica Lees
Longtime podcaster and Staff Picks favorite
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Episode: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sean Malloy
A movie fan, listener of Staff Picks, and works in musical theater.
Episode: About Schmidt
Robin Puncelon
A painter and former actress
Episode: Single White Female
Johnny Pomatto
Massive movie nerd and film reviewer who appears regularly on the podcast.
Episode: Southern Comfort
Curt Clark
Loves movies and has hosted the Top Chef podcast for many years
Episode: The Last Supper

Host

Mario Lanza
Host of Staff Picks, passionate about cinema and engaging with listeners through insightful film discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Mario and I continue to have exactly the same taste in movies. I am a Breeniac

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dithyrambic
    3 months ago
  • Neat little podcast

    Always good for a laugh. Keep it up Mario!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sean ryan Q
    United States4 years ago
  • For movie nerds

    This podcast talks about a wide variety of movies. Mario is a great host, I appreciate his sense of humor and love of under valued films. Definitely check it out if you are a movie nerd!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fassbenderlover
    United States4 years ago
  • Movies that need to be talked about!

    Mario is a great host with a lot of enthusiasm and love for movies. I enjoy this podcast as a movie fan and recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steel City Celtic
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!

    Mario is great!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tuesday's gone
    United States6 years ago

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Always good for a laugh. Keep it up!
Maro Lanza once again reveals his talent at talking about the obscure and little known!
Mario is a great host with a lot of enthusiasm and love for movies. I enjoy this podcast as a movie fan and recommend it.
This podcast talks about a wide variety of movies. Mario is a great host, I appreciate his sense of humor and love of under valued films.
Highly recommended!
Fun and informative for cinephiles!
Sharing the Love of Movies that need it.

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The Last Supper
Q: If you had the chance to kill Hitler before he was Hitler, what would you do?
I would engage him in discussion, in debate, challenge his views.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staff Picks

What is Staff Picks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Covering a diverse range of films, this podcast seeks to shine a spotlight on lesser-known and underrated movies, discussing their cultural significance and impact on audiences. Episodes feature animated dialogues between the hosts and various guests who share their passion for films, whether they are classics, cult favorites, or contemporary releases. Topics typically touch on themes like nostalgia, social issues, and the cinematic elements that make these films worthy of revisiting. Listeners can expect a blend of engaging film analysis, humor, and personal anecdotes that enrich the viewing experience.

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Staff Picks launched 8 years ago and published 174 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Staff Picks include:

1. Jon Hageman
2. Mitchell Stevens
3. Brett Bower
4. Jake Collins
5. Jessica Lees
6. Sean Malloy
7. Robin Puncelon
8. Johnny Pomatto

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