The Wasteland Spotlight - Episode 8 - Boats!

This month on The Wasteland Spotlight, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew member and SiftPop contributor Patrice Downing to set sail with the theme "Boats!" — four films spanning decades of nautical comedy, adventure, and seafaring chaos:🎬 Films Discussed:Operation Petticoat (1959) — starring Cary Grant & Tony Curtis — a classic naval comedy from director Blake EdwardsPuss 'n' Boats (1966) — the Hanna-Barbera animated short featuring Tom and Jerry on the high seasSummer Rental (1985) — starring John Candy — the beloved 80s comedy about a family vacation gone hilariously wrongCaptain Ron (1992) — starring Kurt Russell & Martin Short — the ultimate sailing adventure comedy of the early 90sThe Wasteland Spotlight is a monthly themed film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest pick a theme and four films that match it — covering everything from golden age Hollywood to cult comedies across every era of cinema.Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Streaming Wasteland, Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession on the SPDM Crew network.Patrice Downing — film & TV writer and SPDM collaborator: ✍️ SiftPop | 🐦 X | 🎥 Letterboxd | 📺 SerializdHave a theme suggestion for The Wasteland Spotlight or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.comLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!