on this episode we have film critc and member of the Minnesota film critcs association ERIK LARSON.   you can find Erik's reviews on the HAMLINE ORACLE check that out here https://hamlineoracle.com/staff_name/erik-larson/   follow Erik Larson on instagram https://www.instagram.com/realeriklarson/   follow Erik Larson on letterbox https://letterboxd.com/realeriklarson/?fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafuVyGZ0CuoB_18HJO8r0CuCZt8kpujsgvYA5Yta2sFrYjVCF0c3JpYydxjmg_aem_OZrT1pDEzm1SK-29oRmpmw   check out host NICK PALODICHUK's film reviews https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   check out NORTH STAR DELI https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out MINNESOTA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION https://mnfca.com/   check out LA DELICIOUS BREAD as mentioned by Erik during the show https://ladeliciousbread.com/

on this epsiode we have fellow film critic and another member of the minnesota film critics association BARRETT GOETZ of Screenmash we talk about films of 2026, what upcoming films we are looking forwards to and some old movies as well.     check out  THE SCREENMASH's web site https://thescreenmash.com/ check out their podcast here https://thescreenmash.podbean.com/ follow THE SCREENMASH on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thescreenmash/?hl=en follow THE SCREENMASH on threads https://www.threads.com/@thescreenmash   check out MINNESOTA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION web site https://mnfca.com/   check out NORTH STAR DELI https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out host NICK PALODICHUK'S film reviews https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/

on this episode we have filmmaker/writer/producer NASH HOOVER on the show.  We talk about hi comedy films and about writing comedies, and how he got started making films.  We also talk about his previous films and of course how he writes for comedy.     Check out NASH HOOVER's film web sight https://www.redsquareoriginal.com/   follow NASH HOOVER on instagram https://www.instagram.com/nashhoover/   contact NASH HOOVER by email at [email protected] check out NASH HOOVER's IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10153528/   check out NORTH STAR DELI https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out host NICK PALODICHUK's film reviews https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   check out MINNESOTA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION web sight for other member's review https://mnfca.com/

on this episode we have writer and artist James Bezecy. James is the author Goblin Mouth and runs the horror comic "Pure Venom" comics.  We talk with James about his writing process , his inspirations, and of course horror films and books and authors. We talk about a lot about books   check out (James Bezecy) Goblin Mouth's  web sight  https://pure-venom-comic.com/   check out (James Bezecy) Goblin Mouth's patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/PureVenom   follow (James Bezecy) Goblin Mouth on instagram https://www.instagram.com/purevenom.comic/   Check out host Nick Palodichuk's film reviews https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   check out NORTH STAR DELI https://www.northstardelimpls.com/

on this episode we have film critic for Cinemadispatch and Presidnet of the MINNESOTA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION  HUNTER FRIESEN on to share with host NICK PALODICHUK his top ten best films of 2026 mid-year.    check out HUNTER FRIESEN'S review here https://www.cinemadispatch.com/   follow HUNTER FRIESEN on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecinemadispatch/?hl=en   you can Hunter reviews on the "WOODBURY ROUND ABOUT" https://woodburynewsnet.org/hunter-friesen/   both host NICK PALODICHUK and HUNTER FRIESEN are members of the MINNESOTA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION check out that web sight https://mnfca.com/   check out NICK PALODICHUK's film reviews here https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   check out NORTH STAR DELI  here https://www.northstardelimpls.com/

on this episode of the show we have writer/co-director/co-producer/star of the psychological thriller "WET PAPER BAG"  ADAM BURKE **********NOW STREAMING EVERYWHERE*******************   we talk with Adam about the process of writing the film, the pre-production, the making of the film, the principle photography, and of course the post production of his feature film that he co-directed along with previous guest Jud Nichols    RENT OR BUY on AMAZON PRIME "WET PAPER BAG" https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Paper-Bag-Adam-Burke/dp/B0GVB8DLKV   check out the web page of the film https://wetpaperbagfilm.com/   check out the films IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35487706/   contact ADAM BURKE by email [email protected]   follow "WET PAPER BAG" on instagram https://www.instagram.com/wetpaperbag_film/   follow ADAM BURKE on instagram https://www.instagram.com/adamburke333/   follow JUD NICHOLS on instagram https://www.instagram.com/judnichols/   NORTH STAR DELI web page https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out host NICK PALODICHUK's film reviews https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/

on this episode we have composer, film composer, singer MARIA TARTAGLIA on.    check out MARIA TARTAGLIA's web site https://mariaentertainer.weebly.com/   check out MARIA TARTAGLIA's fbook page https://www.facebook.com/mariaamusic202/   check out MARIA TARTAGLIA's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUdlLPpTUeIxn_6dTnH1vg   check NORTH STAR DELI here https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out host NICK PALODICHUK'S film reviews https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   check out MINNESOTA COMIC BOOK ASSOCIATION's newsletter https://www.mncba.org/newsletter/   check out MINNESOTA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION web page https://mnfca.com/

on this episode we have cartoon artist and creator Jackie the author and illustrator of the web series "KING OF SORTS"  a fantasy/sci-fi comic. Jacki is doing a kickstarter campaign for the series.  we talk about the series, music, favorite film and shows, games and of course her cats.     please check out JACKI's kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crabbng/kings-of-sorts-episodes-1-4-omnibus   please visit her web page      https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/kings-of-sorts/list?title_no=368592 https://kingsofsorts.com/home/   follow JACKI on instagram https://www.instagram.com/crabbng/ follow JACKI on bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/crabbng.kingsofsorts.com   check out NORTH STAR DELI https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out host NICK PALODICHUK'S film reviews https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   check out MINNESOTA COMIC BOOK ASSOCIATION web page https://www.mncba.org/

on this episode we have returning Danna Gilbertson.  We spend the entire episode talking about writing and her business she is developing for Writing to meet and create. A place called CIRISIUM.    CHECK OUT DANNA GILBERTSON's IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10296289/   Follow DANNA GILBERTSON on instagram https://www.instagram.com/cirsium.llc/    PORCH LIGHT PAGES https://www.instagram.com/porchlightpages/   NORTH STAR DELI https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out Host NICK PALODICHUK's film reviews here https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   Nick is a member of the MINNESOTA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION https://mnfca.com/   MINNESOTA COMIC BOOK ASSOCIATION https://www.mncba.org/   MINNESOTA COMIC BOOK ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER https://www.mncba.org/newsletter/   and thanks for listening!

on this episode we have Steven Warkel on to talk about his feature film drama/comedy  "Small Talk" . We get into his writing process, we talk about making the film and talk about other films as well   follow "SMALL TALK" the movie on instagram h ttps://www.instagram.com/smalltalkthemovie/   check out "SMALL TALK" on imdb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39383793/   check out "SMALL TALK" on letterbox https://letterboxd.com/film/small-talk-2026/crew/ follow STEVEN WARKEL on instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevengerald_w/   contact STEVEN WARKEL by email  [email protected]   check out host NICK PALODICHUK's film reviews here https://stpaulfilmcast.reviews/   check out NORTH STAR DELI web site here https://www.northstardelimpls.com/   check out TWIN CITY CON here https://www.twincitiescon.com/