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The Best Stuff In The World

The Best Stuff In The World
The Thing
Punk Rock
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Theater
Babylon 5
Dungeons & Dragons
Alfred Hitchcock
The Wedding Party
Witch Hunt Theatre
Programme 4
Immersive Theatre
John Waters
Weird Al Yankovic
The Vampire Lestat
Pride and Prejudice
MAD Magazine
House Plays
Psycho
Rear Window
Vertigo

The podcast for people who like things! Kevin and his guests discuss a different Awesome Thing every episode - music, movies, immersive theater, games, etc. etc. etc. Let's celebrate all that is wonderful in the world!

Contact: gleamingpod@gmail.com

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We’re talking about John Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic The Thing. When it came out, critics hated it and audiences mostly stayed home but over the following decades it was reappraised as one of the greatest horror movies ever made, and I feel that ... more

Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice came out in 1813, and it has basically never stopped being popular. We get into what we think the reasons for that are during the episode, but it’s smart, it’s funny, it’s romantic, and it still holds u... more

I’m back after my little break for Dragon Con to talk about the greatest of all television shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

On the face of it, Buffy is ridiculous: a show about a teenage girl who fights vampires and demons on top of a literal hellmo... more

It's the return of our occasional segment where guests come on to talk about albums that changed their lives - the last time we did this was about a year ago when Gary Mitchel joined to talk about Portishead’s Dummy and this time I’m welcoming back t... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Mitchel
Co-host of the horror podcast A Podcask of Amontillado
A Podcask of Amontillado
Episode: John Carpenter's The Thing
Ann Gav
Eurovision blogger, quizzing enthusiast, and owner of several exciting hats
Episode: Pride and Prejudice
Dee Anne Anderson
High school English teacher
Episode: Pride and Prejudice
Derek B. Gayle
Co-host of Glitterjaw Podcast Network; Buffy and TV history enthusiast
Glitterjaw Podcast Network
Episode: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Laura Leslie
Buffy fan, longtime participant in Buffy fandom and storytelling communities
Buffy fan community
Episode: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Andre Salles
Writer and musician
Episode: Tori Amos' "Little Earthquakes" & Talk Talk's "Laughing Stock" (This Record Changed My Life)
Michael Blanding
Author of The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby
Author/Journalist
Episode: Author Michael Blanding Talks His New Book The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby
Erica Robert Pallo
Writer, filmmaker, Vampire Chronicles superfan
Self/Various
Episode: The Vampire Lestat
Hanako M. Ricks
Host of Fandom Hybrid Podcast
Fandom Hybrid
Episode: The Vampire Lestat

Host

Kevin Eldridge
Host of The Best Stuff In The World; central figure in interviews and show planning; active in the local arts and pop culture scene.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Love the broad range of topics and the interviews and discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheMadPeck
    United Statesa year ago
  • Digs deeps

    Super fun pod cast with a wild variety of nerdy topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phroof
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting topics and guests

    Really interesting topics and guests. Knowledgeable and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLeonardo27
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun and informative

    Been loving this show so far - great guests and discussions about all kinds of pop culture topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarolynBrady112
    United States3 years ago
  • Off to a great start!

    I have enjoyed the first 2 podcasts, Kevin is a great host. I throw in the towel easily with podcasts because the host is dull or is just not fun to listen to, or at worst grating, not so with Kevin, heis a natural, great personality and asks insightful questions. I look forward to future podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real NJ Guy
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are knowledgeable and bring depth to conversations.
Awesome mix of pop culture, art, and theater topics that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
Broad range of topics keeps episodes fresh and insightful.
Hosts ask thoughtful questions and bring energy to discussions.

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John Carpenter's The Thing
Q: Are there movies, Gary, that you feel are good in a similar way?
Gary names Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness and George Romero's original Dawn of the Dead, and says The Thing stands apart because its characters are not foolish and the danger remains frightening even when they make sensible choices.
John Carpenter's The Thing
Q: What do you think is happening at the very end of the movie when it's just Keith David and Kurt Russell left sharing a bottle of whiskey? Do you think they're both human? Do you think one of them is The Thing?
Gary thinks both characters are human, but says the film's unresolved ending is part of its appeal. He reads McReady's response to Childs as evidence that neither can do anything if the other is infected.
Author Michael Blanding Talks His New Book The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby
Q: Tell me a little bit about your attempts in the course of writing this book to contact and or interview the Green family.
I reached out early, tried multiple channels, heard nothing back, and ultimately spoke with limited direct input from the family, relying on their public writings and affiliations to present their views while aiming for fair treatment.
Talking Filmmaking and Art with Jaina Cipriano
Q: What did you try to bring to the Arlington International Film Festival that was different this year?
We introduced immersive theatre into the festival, hosted more events for local filmmakers to network, and experimented with interactive experiences like site-specific shows that blurred lines between cinema and live performance.
Talking Filmmaking and Art with Jaina Cipriano
Q: Thanks for having me. Looking at your website, you are a true multi-hyphenate. How would you describe the multi-hyphens?
I'd say I'm a lens-based artist first, filmmaker second, with experience design as a close third that focuses on orchestrating spaces where narratives unfold and transform the audience.

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A lively anatomy of arts and pop culture, spanning music, immersive theater, film, and quirky nerd topics. Episodes highlight deep-dive book and media discussions, behind-the-scenes looks at immersive productions, and nostalgia drives around MAD Magazine, Weird Al, and other cultural touchstones. The show often blends personal anecdotes with insider perspectives from artists, writers, and performers, making it a compelling listen for creators and culture enthusiasts who enjoy thoughtful but approachable conversations. A few episodes stand out for their ambitious multi-guest formats and spirited, wide-ranging takes on how art intersects society.

Noteworthy strengths include a consistent host with natural interview instincts, a strong tilt t... more

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2. Ann Gav
3. Dee Anne Anderson
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5. Laura Leslie
6. Andre Salles
7. Michael Blanding
8. Erica Robert Pallo

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