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The Hip Pocket

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Rock Music
Film Composition
Billy Liar
Mary Poppins
Parenting
Nashville
Film Scores
Heavy Metal
Historic Events Of the 1960s
Comedy
The Silent Partner
Jaws 2
The Big Easy
Broadway Danny Rose
Lost In Translation
About a Boy
Pink Floyd
Highlander
Phantom Of the Paradise
Mildred Pierce

The Hip Pocket is a relaxed and inviting conversation about movies that we carry with us for whatever reasons, hosted by Drew McWeeny & Aundria Parker. Our bandleader, Craig Ceravolo, joins us each week as we have guests on who each bring a triple-feature of titles they love for us to discuss.

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SARAH WATSON is a writer/producer who is best known as the creator of The Bold Type, the author of a terrific YA novel called Most Likely, and for her work on the long-running Parenthood. We met through mutual friends and bonded over general movie ne... more

PHIL NOBILE JR. is the editor-in-chief of Fangoria magazine, which is kicking ass and taking name these days. Before this, you may have known him as part of the Birth. Movies. Death. editorial team, where he spent a ton of energy writing about his de... more

KATIE RIFE is a freelance writer and critic from Chicago who is best known for her deep focus on genre and exploitation fare. She was the news editor for The AV Club from 2014 to 2019, and then Senior Editor from 2019 to 2022. She is currently writin... more

C. ROBERT CARGILL was, of course, Massawyrm in his Ain’t It Cool days. He was also Carlyle over at Spill. Those are ancient credits, though. These days, he’s hard at work with his new film The Black Phone 2, and he’s got a story featured in the new a... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Watson
A writer and producer known for her work on shows like The Bold Type
Episode: The Hip Pocket #305 - Sarah Watson
Phil Nobile Jr.
Editor-in-chief for Fangoria Magazine
Fangoria Magazine
Episode: The Hip Pocket #304 - Phil Nobile Jr.
Katie Rife
Film critic known for her thoughtful insights into genre films.
Vulture, rogerebert.com, and The AV Club
Episode: The Hip Pocket #303 - Katie Rife
C. Robert Cargill
Hardworking writer known for his novels and screenplays, including 'Doctor Strange.'
Junk Food Cinema
Episode: The Hip Pocket #302 - C. Robert Cargill
Nick Wiger
Podcasting legend known for Doughboys and video game enthusiast
Doughboys
Episode: The Hip Pocket #301 - Nick Wiger
François Girard
Director of '32 Short Films About Glenn Gould'
Episode: The Deep Pocket - 32 SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD
Peter Filardi
Screenwriter and director known for the film 'The Craft' and short film 'Damn Handy'.
Episode: THE HIP POCKET - Live! From the Chattanooga Film Festival
Brian Duffield
Filmmaker known for "The Babysitter" and other notable works.
Episode: The Hip Pocket #212 - Brian Duffield
Ben Hosley
Producer of Blank Check and creator of Slow Christmas albums
Blank Check
Episode: The Hip Pocket #211 - Ben Hosley

Hosts

Drew McWeeny
Host with a deep passion for film and storytelling, leading thoughtful discussions about cinema's impact on culture and personal experiences.
Craig Ceravolo
Co-host and band leader, contributing to the engaging dialogues around film selections and their cultural relevance.
Aundria Parker
Co-host known for insightful contributions on film discussions, focusing on narratives and emotional connections.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • So many good picks!

    Invite me on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djfilms
    United States24 days ago
  • A fantastic film discovery podcast

    took a little while to iron out some technical kinks but I have discovered so many new movies through this podcast and also heard sharp, articulate, illuminating discussions about films I HAVE seen as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leidenfrost
    Canada4 months ago
  • Fix the audio!

    Loved 80s all over, yet, I have to settle for this?! The audio quality is unforgivable and unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bettafish83
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great to hear Drew back behind the Mike

    Great podcast, the chemistry is really good between the hosts

    Content is fantastic

    Definitely on my must listen list

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy Jeno
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Entertaining Expertise and Fandom

    They’re opening a world up that I’d long forgotten. The joy, wit and deep well in filmography is oozing out of these podcasters knowledge. A podcast for movie fans and those stepping a toe in to our canon of film.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soux.Mo
    United Statesa year ago

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Critics have pointed out occasional technical issues, particularly with audio quality, which can detract from the listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and articulate discussions about films, making it an enjoyable discovery space for new and retrospective cinematic explorations.
The chemistry amongst the hosts is often highlighted, contributing to a relaxed yet intellectually engaging atmosphere.

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The Hip Pocket #302 - C. Robert Cargill
Q: How do you feel about the connection between these films?
Cargill reflects that all three films evoke nostalgia for different eras or personal experiences, creating a unique thread throughout the conversation.
The Hip Pocket #302 - C. Robert Cargill
Q: What prompted you to choose these three films?
Cargill explains that he focused on nostalgia and deeply personal connections to the films, aiming to pick movies that resonate as Hip Pocket films.
The Deep Pocket - 32 SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD
Q: How do you feel about music biopics in general?
They break every rule or every structural idea of what music biopics are.
The Deep Pocket - 32 SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD
Q: What is The Deep Pocket?
It's an episode where we're going to focus on one movie and only one movie.
The Hip Pocket: Warm-Up #10
Q: Aundria, why did you pick it?
She felt it reflected the pandemic experience, showcasing warm stories and charming monster narratives.

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Exploring the personal connection individuals have with cinema, this podcast engages listeners through discussions surrounding 'Hip Pocket' movies—films that resonate deeply with viewers and hold a significant place in their memories. The hosts, alongside various guest filmmakers and industry professionals, examine both beloved classics and obscure gems, sharing insights and personal anecdotes that illuminate the emotional ties to these selections.

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1. Pure Cinema Podcast
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3. Junkfood Cinema
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The Hip Pocket launched a year ago and published 29 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 The Hip Pocket include:

1. Sarah Watson
2. Phil Nobile Jr.
3. Katie Rife
4. C. Robert Cargill
5. Nick Wiger
6. François Girard
7. Peter Filardi
8. Brian Duffield

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