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Welcome to Kicking the Seat!

Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).

The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar NoéRachel BrosnahanAmy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.

Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.

Ep269: Tricks, Treats, and Twists with Michele Martin

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast talks with actress Michele Martin, who stars in the Redbox-exclusive thriller, Coffin 2! In addition to talking about her first foray into horror, Michele talks about playing Natalie Wood on stage; bringing a woman's perspective to screenwriting; and how she navigates an industry whose seedier side has really come to light in recent weeks.

Also, we have a winner for our "Melt with You" Contest, along with some advice for future contest entrants!

Episode 269 is all candy, no raisins!

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Ep270: Mjölnir Miss

Ep268: ACTS to Grind