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FYIz
FYIz is a catch-all feed for podcasts produced by pop culture escapist John Walker, such as ARE THEY, THOUGH?; FOR YOUR INFOTAZEMENT; PLAYING RECORDS WITH JOHN; SAUL SEARCHING; OH IT'S JOHN; PROTECTORS OF GUNDAHAR; and SKEERT.
Episodes
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FYIZ 16 - Not Great, Bob: July 2026
There's enough negativity in the world without our help, so in this installment of the podcast the subject is pop cultural events we feel genuinely grateful to experience firsthand. The picks range from movies to music to tv shows, meaning in a lot of ways it's no different from any other…
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FYIZ 15 - Respect the Stack: June 2026
Heeeeere's Johnny! Aaaaaand Bekah. This episode's featured tomes are Michael Cisco's Black Brane and that giant Taschen book about The Shining we teased last month. So basically it's time for a lot of reality-bending ideas and doomed characters caught in looping storylines that we're only…
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FYIZ 14 - Not Great, Bob: June 2026
This month, Not Great, Bob takes on a subject that is near and dear to our hearts: movies (and tv shows—but mostly movies) that are made with a prankster spirit or that troll the audience to some degree. Some do it by subverting expected tropes, some do it with formal experimentation, and some do...
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FYIZ 13 - Respect the Stack: May 2026
Apologies in advance if this episode BENDS YOUR MIND, because we're talking about the uncertain realities of such books as Mona Awad's Bunny and All's Well, Michael Cisco's Black Brane, and Atilla Veres's The Black Maybe. Luckily we also tackle cozier fare like Seishi Yokomizo's The Honjin…
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FYIZ 12 - Boys Club (The Boys Finale Discussion)
Bob and John train their eye beams on the last episode ever of The Boys, all the better to talk about both the finale itself, and the series as a whole, until their heads explode. It's gross.
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FYIZ 11 - Not Great, Bob: May 2026
The Boys is wrapping up its fifth and final season on Amazon Prime, so there's no better time than now to spin theories about where exactly this boundary-pushing, darkly funny superhero saga has been taking us. Then, we move on to the next obvious topic: three carefully selected episodes of The...
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FYIZ 10 - Respect the Stack: April 2026
Bekah Eaton is back for another round of book chatter, and this time we’re trying not to say the word “interesting” so much! It’s very unsuccessful. Even so, we manage to wrap up our discussion of Margaret Atwood’s The Blind Assassin, dig into the squirrelly metaphysics and absurdism of There Is…
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FYIZ 09 - Not Great, Bob: April 2026
Welcome to the first episode of another monthly sub-series here on the FYIZ feed, a free-range chat with filmmaker and podcaster Bob Rose called Not Great, Bob. Each installment will focus on comedy or movies or culture or social media or whatever we find most delightful or irritating or both.…
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FYIZ 08 - Respect the Stack: March 2026
We're kicking off a fresh batch of FYIZ episodes with something new: a monthly check-in with Bekah Eaton where we discuss the books we've just finished reading, the books we're reading now, and the books we plan to read next. So, in other words it's the coolest thing in the world that anyone…
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FYIZ 07 - Speaking Xenomorphically with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton
This emergency podcast exists purely because the first season of Alien: Earth ended and there was too much to talk about. Thankfully Bekah and Jonathan Eaton heeded the call and brought their own torrents of thoughts. Topics include the creepiness of Peter Pan, eerily intelligent alien life, and...
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FYIZ 06 - Orenda Fink Reaches into the Darkness
Longtime musician/current Jungian Depth Coach Orenda Fink's emotional and acerbically witty memoir, The Witch's Daughter—all about her fraught connection with her troubled mother and how that relationship affected her life—is a must-read for anyone interested in what it takes to emerge from a…
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FYIZ 05 - Landis Expandis Says Watch Out: An Inside Look at Landis Harry Larry's New EP, FKIN WITH STUFF
This is an exciting one! Multimedia artist Landis Expandis sheds some light on the inspirations and irritations that led to Landis Harry Larry's brand new glitch-pop EP, FKIN WITH STUFF, out now on Big Curve Music.
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FYIZ 04 - Reading Selections from THE HAUNTED PLANET (1980) with Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and Chris Zaleski
In this FYIZ Halloween special—which is actually the lost, final episode of SKEERT - A Real Horror Show—beloved guests Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and Chris Zaleski pop over to read some spooky stories from a scary collection for kids published in 1980, The Haunted Planet (By DJ Arneson). Hang…
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FYIZ 03 - Polly Schattel Conjures a Demon
Friend of the show Polly Schattel is back to talk about her darkly comic novella 8:59:29 (Trepidatio Publishing), and we dig into every aspect, from the origins of the idea to the narrative implications. Along the way we ponder whether characters need to be likable (short answer:no), extol the...
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FYIZ 02 - The Search Is Over (with Chance Shirley)
This episode is an epilogue to Saul Searching, the Better Call Saul (BCS) recap podcast that ended last year (along with the show, which only makes sense). Now that the whole six-season run of BCS is up on Netflix, it's a good time to binge, whether for the first time or as a repeat play. Thus…
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FYIZ 01 - The Ecstatic Ecologies of Jeff VanderMeer
Prolific author Jeff VanderMeer (The Ambergris Trilogy, Area X, Borne, Hummingbird Salamander) has a knack for creating engrossing and immersive scenarios that straddle the line between a world that is palpably our own and someplace entirely other. In this freewheeling conversation, he discusses...
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Playing Records with John: The Yin and Yang of doubleVee
Barb and Allan Vest make music together under the name doubleVee and have just released a new album full of big hooks and infectious harmonies, Treat Her Strangely. In this overdue appearance on Playing Records with John, they discuss selections from all their releases, the way they came together...
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Playing Records with John: Quality & Quantity (The Music of Brian Woodbury and Then Some)
Brian Woodbury has a sharp wit and a penchant for tuneful compositions that break genres apart and rebuild them around his often exploratory ideas. Whether he’s trying out new pop music forms, skewering old ones, or blurring the lines between the two, he’s always got something on his mind, and…
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SKEERT 09 - Ramsey Campbell
Over the course of sixty years and counting of publishing his increasingly potent and idiosyncratic genre fiction, Ramsey Campbell has authored hundreds of short stories and thirty-five novels (with a thirty-sixth due next year). He was kind enough to take a break from all that ink-stained...
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Thirteen (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton)
What a ride! Better Call Saul wraps up a historic run as one of the most consistently thoughtful and well-made television shows ever (there, we said it) with "Saul Gone," a finale written and directed by the man who created the Saul Goodman character, Peter Gould. And we're wrapping up our…
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Twelve (with James Brown)
New friend of the show James Brown is here to discuss the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul, but first he reminds you to support the eclectic and long-running Sidewalk Film Festival, which runs from August 22-29 in Birmingham, Alabama—now for its 24th year! Meanwhile, Kim tries to mind her...
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Eleven (with Bekah Eaton and Jonathan Eaton)
Over in Omaha, Gene's already dysfunctional moral compass has become even less reliable after he received some unhappy news over the phone. He's taking bigger chances and showing less empathy and reminding us more than ever that Saul was always sort of a bastard on Breaking Bad. Naturally this…
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Ten (with Bob Rose)
"Nippy" is the episode of Better Call Saul we've been waiting for since the series began; we finally get to spend a whole hour with Gene Takovic, Cinnabon Manager with a secret. In the wake of this momentous turn of events, podcaster/filmmaker/friend Bob Rose returns to discuss Gene's approach to...
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Nine (with Erin Oliver-James and Ronald James)
In this giant-sized episode, Erin Oliver-James and Ronald James help clean up after recent horrific events in the world of Jimmy and Kim. Have a smoke on the balcony and get ready for a detailed dissection of "Fun and Games," the deceptively-titled installment of Better Call Saul that answers...
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Eight (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton)
It's been six tense weeks for viewers of Better Call Saul, but only a few seconds have passed for Jimmy and Kim, who have a corpse in their apartment and a big Lalo problem. Luckily, friends of the show (and of the host) Bekah and Jonathan Eaton have returned to take a deep breath and discuss...
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Alpha Flight Support Group 01: The Characters (with Michael Furr)
Hey kids! Comedian, podcaster, and delightful person Michael Furr is here to chew gum and discuss the members of Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight, and he only has a couple pieces of gum left. But soon! Follow Michael everywhere: @michaelcfurr Follow John in most places: @giannidubya
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Seven (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton)
With "Plan and Execution," the seventh installment of Better Call Saul's final season, the show has taken what may be its most shocking turn yet! So it's a good thing returning favorites Bekah and Jonathan Eaton are here to assist with the cleanup of this very messy situation, including the...
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Six (with Erin Oliver-James)
For the first time on Saul Searching: A guest with a law degree! Erin Oliver-James makes a case for "Axe and Grind," the latest episode of Better Call Saul, written by Ariel Levine and directed by the actor sometimes known as Gus Fring, Giancarlo Esposito. It happens today.
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Five (with Ronald James and Steve Reter)
When Ronald and Steve—John's co-hosts on the long-running Movie Schmovie podcast—pop in for a chat, you can count on two things: pure unbridled chemistry and fart jokes. So with that as a promise and a warning, listen in as the guys dig into "Black and Blue," the fifth episode of Better Call…
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Four (with Bekah Eaton)
She's back! Friend, podcaster, and generally creative person Bekah Eaton takes a break from several elaborate and vindictive schemes to discuss "Hit and Run," the fourth episode of Better Call Saul's sixth season, which is directed by Kim Wexler herself (aka Rhea Seehorn).
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Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Three (with Bob Rose)
Podcaster and filmmaker Bob Rose crawls out of a giant oil puddle in an abandoned tanker to discuss the Nacho-centric third episode of Better Call Saul's sixth season, "Rock and Hard Place."
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Saul Searching: The First Two Episodes of Better Call Saul’s Final Season (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton)
In a bold return to television recapping that some are calling irresponsible and others, merely unnecessary, John Walker hereby revives Saul Searching, the podcast all about AMC's beloved Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul. To help break down "Wine and Roses" and "Carrot and Stick," the first...
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Playing Records with John: Brad Armstrong Returns to Say So Long
Our first guest ever on Playing Records with John is back! It's Brad Armstrong and the occasion is the release of Heart Like a Sigil—his third solo album overall but his debut on Flower Moon Records, the label founded by frequent collaborator Maria Taylor. Songwriting shoptalk, recording secrets,...
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SKEERT 08 - Polly Schattel’s Shadowdays
Author and filmmaker Polly Schattel returns to talk about her second novel, the bracingly violent but enjoyably pulpy Shadowdays, available now from Journalstone Publishing. Find out why Polly decided to convert a shelved screenplay into a book, who Robert Longstreet would have played in the…
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Star Wars Support Group: Just Roars and Beep-Boops
Making a good third movie in a cinematic trilogy is hard enough, without it also being the third trilogy in a trio of trilogies! (The previous sentence was intended to weed out the faint of heart. Only the heroes are left. You may continue.) In this galaxy-spanning podcast, pop culture obsessives...
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SKEERT 07 - Gemma Files Knows You F@#%ed Up
Horror author Gemma Files is back, this time to chat about tales from her most recent collection of short stories—In That Endlessness, Our End—as well as a couple excellently creepy films, the mystery of mortality, how to run a shared fictional universe, and a gaggle of horror books, both classic...
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SKEERT 06 - Gemma Files‘s Experimental Film
Multi-hyphenated, autodidactic creative force Gemma Files writes horror fiction that is sharp-witted, often disturbing, and fun as hell. In this episode, she talks about her 2015 novel Experimental Film, from the development of the characters to the book’s themes of parenthood, artistic…
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Playing Records with John: The Sue Drew Bump
Sue Drew has been in the music biz since the late 80s and as an A&R exec for various labels, she’s worked closely with acts like Michelle Shocked (back when she seemed cool), They Might Be Giants, Phish, and Barenaked Ladies. Sue is also a very direct and open person, so this conversation covers...
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Playing Records with John: Azure Ray for What Ails You
After a ten-year break from releasing albums, Azure Ray is back with Remedy, a gorgeous set of shimmering songs that redefines their classic sound. Singer/songwriters Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor open up about the process of making a record in isolation, the thoughts behind a few standout lyrics,...
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Playing Records with John: Dree Leer Throws Hands
Birmingham, AL-based rock band Dree Leer is here to hype their brand-new debut LP, Throw Hands, so a good time is guaranteed! Singer/guitarist Jackie Lo, bassist Mandy Graffeo, and drummer Mikey D Williams share tales about the forming of the current lineup, explain the logistics of finishing an...
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Playing Records with John: Velena Vego Booked It
Velena Vego, longtime talent buyer for Athens, Georgia’s storied 40 Watt Club and Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre, as well as manager for veteran indie rockers Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, looks back on her decades in the music biz, from her early days fronting 80s band Mystery Date, to this…
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Playing Records with John: Otis Ball Introduces the Band
Otis Ball released an album of guitar pop called I’m Gonna Love You ’Til I Don’t in 1989, then recorded a more classically rockin' follow-up that was never released. But that doesn’t mean Otis hasn’t been busy! In this candid, career-spanning conversation, Mr. Ball fills in the story of his early...
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Playing Records with John: Jordan Cooper’s Midnight Confessions
Recording Artist Jordan Cooper, aka Trouble’s Afoot, aka co-host of the Don’t Let’s Start podcast, aka a guy who wrote and recorded a bunch of songs, is BACK. This time we delve into some of his favorite demos from his considerable backlog of ideas, including at least one instant novelty classic!...
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Playing Records with John: Jordan Cooper Uses Every Chord
New York—based musician and podcaster Jordan Cooper, aka Trouble’s Afoot, makes tuneful, witty, observational songs that could only come from his point of view. In this episode, he tells the tale of his early development as a songwriter and audio addict. Buy Trouble’s Afoot’s album “Looking For...
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Playing Records with John: India Ramey's Apocalyptic Visions
Country artist India Ramey joins in for a candid conversation about bad dads, cheap whiskey and black magic. All four of her albums are covered, including the stories behind key tracks. This is a must-listen for fans and a great introduction for newcomers to India's powerful, rousing, and…
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Playing Records with John: Innocently Punched by Catch the Fade
Ron James and Sir Tizzy, aka Catch the Fade, released their second EP, Black and Highly Favored, in 2019. When it was still brand new (and people still sat down face to face), we sat down face to face to talk about each track, from the concepts to the execution. Check out Sir Tizzy’s new solo EP,...
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Playing Records with John: Kristen Toedtman Sings!
Multi-faceted talent Kristen Toedtman drops by to discuss her musical beginnings, her songwriting process, and the possible meaning of her last name. Along the way we hear some rare recordings, from voice memos to demos with fleshed-out alternate arrangements. Not to be missed!
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Playing Records with John: The Music of Neil Innes
One year ago we lost the beloved Neil Innes, a gently acerbic comedian with a knack for sideways pop pastiches that are as sturdy and hook-filled as the hits they’re sending up. Longtime friend of the show Skizz Cyzyk returns to pick some gems from Innes’s storied career, including memorable work...
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Star Wars Support Group: How Dare You Forget About Dengar?
Funtime nerds Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and John Walker gather for the second meeting of Star Wars Support Group, a safe place to enthuse shamelessly and voice concerns about the most overhyped, overrated, overexposed and totally awesome film franchise ever. This time around, they talk about...
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TV Treasure Trove: The Randy Fellows (Part One)
In the debut episode of TV Treasure Trove, we dig into The Randy Fellows, a once-beloved sitcom that has all but disappeared from the collective consciousness.
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FYIz is a catch-all feed for podcasts produced by pop culture escapist John Walker, such as ARE THEY, THOUGH?; FOR YOUR INFOTAZEMENT; PLAYING RECORDS WITH JOHN; SAUL SEARCHING; OH IT'S JOHN; PROTECTORS OF GUNDAHAR; and SKEERT.
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