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Wasteland Watchlist - Episode 114 - East of Eden (1955) with Carl Kelsch
This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by filmmaker and writer Carl Kelsch to dive deep into East of Eden (1955), Elia Kazan’s sweeping adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel and the film that made James Dean a star.
🎬 Film Discussed:
East of Eden (1955): directed by Elia Kazan
Starring James Dean (in his first major film role), Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Jo Van Fleet, and Burl Ives
Based on the second half of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel
Four Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for James Dean and a Best Supporting Actress win for Jo Van Fleet
A Cain and Abel story set in California’s Salinas Valley in 1917, shot in CinemaScope and Technicolor
Genre: Classic Drama / Literary Adaptation / 1950s Hollywood
The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion, spanning cult classics, world cinema, and hidden gems across every era.
Shane Conto, film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website (https://thewastelandreviewer.blog/) | ▶️ YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqs95vIGPNW5h0tgXWNctQ) | 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thewastelandreviewer/) | 🎥 Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/WastelandShane/)
Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, Cinematic Wasteland, Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew network.
Carl Kelsch, filmmaker & writer: 🌐 Website (https://www.carlkelsch.com/) | 🎬 IMDb (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1264844/) | 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thecarlyouknow?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet)
🎙️ Subscribe to The Wasteland Watchlist podcast feed (https://open.spotify.com/show/3QEZwKAnzMTv5CH2IU8Bzm)
Want to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com (mailto:spdmcrew@gmail.com)
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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative
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1 Nov 2026
Mix CD - Volume 104 - One Hit Wonders Part 9: the 1990s V1 (1990-1991)
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty kicks off a brand new series — the ultimate deep dive into one-hit wonders! In Part 9, Mike defines exactly what makes a one-hit wonder, lays out his criteria, and then spotlights the best one-hit wonders of the 1990s (1990-1991) — we start our look at the 1990s, the first decade Mike was alive and started to shape his music tastes. It also has some of the most iconic songs, karaoke classics, and countless "I know this song but have no idea who it's by" moments
🎵 This Episode:
What is a one-hit wonder? — Mike defines the criteria and settles the debate once and for all
Best one-hit wonders of the 1990s — iconic hits from 1990-1991
Part 9 of Mike's ongoing one-hit wonders through the decades series
🎧 Listen along with Mike's 90s One Hit Wonders (1990-1991) playlist on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/mix-cd-90s-one-hit-wonders-p1-90-91/pl.u-72D6F05YeV)
Mike Hilty — TV, film & music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mlhilty2452/) | 📺 Serializd (https://app.redcircle.com/shows/dc18cf9a-9c9e-42cb-a921-dc27be28869b/ep/www.serializd.com/user/mlhilty2452/profile) | 🎥 Letterboxd (https://boxd.it/2QTZB) | ✍️ SiftPop (https://app.redcircle.com/shows/dc18cf9a-9c9e-42cb-a921-dc27be28869b/ep/www.siftpop.com/?s=%26%2334%3Bby+mike+hilty%26%2334%3B)
Also hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds (https://app.redcircle.com/shows/dc18cf9a-9c9e-42cb-a921-dc27be28869b/ep/open.spotify.com/show/25blLCct43m2p8vMoFesRB?si=dMqUH) on the SPDM Crew network.
🎙️ Subscribe to the Mix CD podcast feed (https://open.spotify.com/show/7JyoDFqnA5D0Y0EdiUQPDO)
Want to be a guest on Mix CD or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com (mailto:spdmcrew@gmail.com)
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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative
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30 Oct 2026
Movie Ticket Stub - Showtime 8 - Horror Movies with May Honey and Foster Harlfinger
This week on Movie Ticket Stub, host Mike Hilty sits down with May Honey, writer for Knock on Wood and Foster Harlfinger, co-host of Franchise Paradiso and Also See, about their love of Horror movies
🎬 Topics Covered:
The current state of Horror Movies— what makes seeing a movie in cinemas irreplaceable
Favorite Horror Movie Moments in Theaters — Favorite jump scares, theater experiences, and other moments that make horror unforgettable
May Honey— Letterboxd | (https://boxd.it/AKJT)Knock on Wood pieces (https://knockonwoodfilm.com/author/1mayhoney1/)
Foster Harlfinger - Franchise Paradiso | (https://open.spotify.com/show/7sFmDFuC0qHyYAmEMepCs7?si=11768efb212240ae)Also See | (https://open.spotify.com/show/64hLN3130gxy07Edkzb1IF?si=47810cb3caab47c6) Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/fosth101/)
Mike Hilty — TV and film enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:
📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mlhilty2452/) | 📺 Serializd (https://app.redcircle.com/shows/dc18cf9a-9c9e-42cb-a921-dc27be28869b/ep/www.serializd.com/user/mlhilty2452/profile) | 🎥 Letterboxd (https://boxd.it/2QTZB)
Also hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, Mix CD, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds (https://app.redcircle.com/shows/dc18cf9a-9c9e-42cb-a921-dc27be28869b/ep/open.spotify.com/show/25blLCct43m2p8vMoFesRB?si=dMqUH).
🎙️ Subscribe to the Movie Ticket Stub podcast feed (https://redcircle.com/shows/4531fea8-1feb-4fac-b25f-5a0ae4b1f758)
Have a theater memory or question? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com (mailto:spdmcrew@gmail.com)
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Who has been a guest on SPDM Crew
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Richard Johnson
TJ Nee
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Leslie Lee
Jess Conto
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
626,855
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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Quality
88
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
32
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