Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts
The podcast version of Fat Dude Digs Flicks, a dude on social media who is dedicated to reviewing movies and spreading his love for all things cinema.
This channel features Let’s Taco ‘Bout, an interview based podcast where Andy, The Fat Dude, chats with a guest about their life and a movie that has had a major impact it. It also features The Criterion Break, where cohosts Blake Ginithan, Derrick Veurink, and I pay tribute to the glory that is the Criterion Collection.
You can follow all things Fat Dude on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 91 minutes
- Episodes
- 270
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Criterion Break with Andy and Blake - Episode 7 - A Brighter Summer Day - Our Everests, Part One
After a long hiatus, Andy and Blake return for another Criterion Break. On this week's episode, the duo discuss what they have watched during their time off, and take a look at the list…
70. Let's Taco 'Bout You've Got Mail featuring Bob Wendland and Luke Tatge
On this week’s REAL season finale, The Fat Dude is joined by Sioux Falls power couple Bob Wendland and Luke Tatge, two members of The Goodnight Theatre Collective. Bob and Luke talk the…
69. Let's Taco 'Bout Forrest Gump featuring Rick Heller
On the season finale of Let’s Taco ‘Bout, The Fat Dude is joined by his older brother, Rick Heller, creator of the Kansas City High School Sports blog, to talk about the Americana class…
68. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Dr. Strangelove featuring Darren Hines
On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is joined by local cinephile, Darren Hines, to discuss classic cinema and Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. Darren shares his story on how he got t…
The Criterion Break with Andy and Blake - Episode 6 - A Criterion Starter Pack: Part 2
This week, the two hosts return to finish off their Criterion Starter Packs. Andy and Blake name ten more movies to use as an entry point into the Criterion Collection. The two also dis…
67. Let's Taco 'Bout Back to the Future featuring Brian Mensing
This week, The Fat Dude is joined by one of the co-founders of Back Lot 605 and co-host of their main podcast, Brian Mensing. The Fat Dude can’t let the Sound City debacle go unmentione…
66. Let's Taco 'Bout Superman The Movie featuring Ryan Stoick
On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude chats with regular guest Ryan Stoick about how he came to love comics and comic book movies. The centerpiece film this week is the 1978 classic, Sup…
The Criterion Break with Andy and Blake - Episode 5 - A Criterion Starter Pack: Part 1
Everybody has to start somewhere! On this week’s episode, Andy and Blake each reveal the first five picks on their lists of ten films to help ease people into The Criterion Collection. …
64. Let's Taco 'Bout Grease featuring Shinah and Andrew Hey
On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude chats with Shinah and Andrew Hey, the dynamic duo behind @MarriedMusicals. The two discuss the Twin Cities’ theatre scene, being married actors, and…
65. Let's Taco 'Bout Dogma featuring Jack Kruger Jr.
On this week’s episode, Jack Kruger Jr., professional wrestler extraordinaire repping Midwest All Pro Wrestling and lover of movies, steps into the squared circle to chat with the Fat D…
The Criterion Break with Andy and Blake - Episode 4 - Two Films From Costa-Gavras
A listener request is the inspiration for this episode, as Andy and Blake dive into the filmography of Greek filmmaker, Costa-Gavras. The two decided to tackle two of his most well-know…
63. Let's Taco 'Bout Just Mercy featuring Terry Liggins
On this week’s Let’s Taco ‘Bout it, The Fat Dude chats with The Hurdle Life Coach, Terry Liggins. The two talk about mentorship, positivity, and growth, while also confronting racial in…
62. Let's Taco 'Bout Wayne's World featuring Jessica Johannsen
On this week’s Let’s Taco ‘Bout it, The Fat Dude is joined by Good Night Theatre Collective company member, Jessica Johannsen, to talk about the early 90s comedy classic, Wayne’s World.…
The Criterion Break with Andy and Blake - Episode 3 - Eating Raoul and Where Is The Friend's House
On this week’s Criterion Break, Andy and Blake call an audible and change their original plans. While they still do give Paul Bartell’s Eating Raoul (1982; Spine #625) a second chance, …
61. Let's Taco 'Bout Dumb and Dumber featuring Casey Kelderman
On this week’s main show, The Fat Dude sits down with Casey Kelderman of Back Lot 605. Here, they talk about their mutual love of movies, their mutual apprehension towards a movie deeme…
60. Let's Taco 'Bout Tommy Boy featuring Nathan Hults
On this week’s episode, The Fat Dude is joined by local stand-up comedian and entrepreneur, Nathan Hults, to talk about the impact and surprising emotional resonance of Tommy Boy. The t…
The Criterion Break with Andy and Blake - Episode 2 - Amarcord and Portrait of a Lady on Fire
On this episode of The Criterion Break, Andy and Blake discuss July’s Criterion announcements. They also dig into their first film from Federico Fellini, Amarcord (1973; Spine #4), as w…
59. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Keanu featuring Christine Pietz
Christine Pietz of Smartmouth Comedy returns to the Fat Dude Digs Flicks podcast! This time, we talk about acting, comedy, and funny cat movies starring Key and Peele. You can follow Ch…
The Criterion Break with Andy and Blake - Episode 1 - Criterion Discoveries
After having such a fun chat over Return of the Jedi, Andy of Fat Dude Digs Flicks and Blake of Back Lot 605 decided to join forces for a side podcast discussing their love of The Crite…
58. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Tammy and the T-Rex featuring Jameson Pfeifle
For years, my buddy Jameson has been telling me I need to sit down and watch the gleeful insanity that is Tammy and the T-Rex. With Vinegar Syndrome’s new bluray release, I was finally …