Episodes
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Episode 102: The Summer 2026 Dummy Check
What an amazing summer?! The BIGGEST box office season of all time gave us Heroes (Odysseus/ Spider Man/He-Man), killer villains (Obsession/The Furious/Colony) and one of the worst entries ever in a beloved franchise (Sorry, Evil Dead, but it's time to put 'er down). Join us for one last look at...
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Episode 101: Favorite Soundtracks of the New Millennium: Donnie Darko to Barbie (2000-2026)
On this episode, the SCF team discuss our favorite film soundtracks of the last quarter century.
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Episode 100: Lily and Erin of the Dimes - "School of Rock" (2003)
Here at SCF we are so excited to reach 100 episodes! We've been blessed to spend the last 3 years talking to some of our favorite artists in the San Diego scene and are truly excited for this weeks guests, Lily & Erin from The Dimes. Much like the Casbah crew, they have a deep love for the force…
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Episode 99: Sulo King - "Young Guns" (1988)
Sulo King has been working in the San Diego music industry for over 20 years in many different capacities from security to booking and promoting concerts to owning and operating a recording and rehearsal studio. He has been the lead singer of the punk rock band Authentic Sellout since 2007.…
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Episode 98: The Spring 2026 Dummy Check with DJ Root
On this edition of SoundCheck Flix, the Casbah crew discuss our favorite films so far in '26 (Project Hail Mary/Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die), our not-so-favorites (Scream 7/ The Bride!), and the best Iron Maiden needle drop EVER!
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Episode 97: We're Havin' a Man Cry! featuring DJ Root
On this edition of SoundCheck Flix, the Casbah crew get out the Kleenex to discuss the movies that make men weep. From Don Bluth to "The Iron Claw", the SCF team breakdown our favorite tearjerkers.
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Episode 96: Dominic Fawcett - "Magnolia" (1999)
Dominic Fawcett fronts BRUIN, loves film, and could give a fuck about anything else. "Magnolia" (1999): And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs. Exodus 8:2 Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring Jason Robards, Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, John C....
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Episode 95: DJ Root - "Freaky Tales" (2024)
On this episode, the SCF crew make our way to '87 OAKTOWN for a funky "Pulp Fiction"-style trip thru the Bay Area. This cinematic mixtape has everything: Nazi punching, a rap battle, a Warrior droppin' 51 points against the Lakers before going full Samurai, all set to the dopest needle drops of…
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Episode 94: SCF Best of 2025 with DJ Root
We've made it to the end of another amazing year in film and now it's time for THE ENCORE! On this episode, the Casbah film club discuss our favorite triumphs of 2025 (Sinners, Weapons, Freaky Tales, etc), the Honorable Mentions (28 Years Later, Superman), the downright awful (The Unbreakable…
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Episode 93: Dave Castaneda - "Fight Club" (1999)
This Guy! Dave Castaneda of The Sines. Vocals/ Guitar/ Skater/ Surfer/ Lover/ Fighter/ Lurker/ Ne’er Do Well/ Total Jerk/ Nice Guy. The most unforgettable nobody you’ve probably seen around but can’t quite recall. "Fight Club" (1999) - An insomniac office worker attends multiple self help groups…
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Episode 92: Jon Kanis - "All That Jazz" (1979)
Jon Kanis is an award-winning, Grammy'-nominated artist, producer and musicologist whose adventures have taken him to the farthest reaches of the globe. As a radio host and DJ he produced hundreds of weekly radio programs between 2006 and 2011 titled State Controlled Radio. Between 1999 and 2005…
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Episode 91: Bart Mendoza - "A Hard Day's Night" (1964)
Bart Mendoza is a music journalist whose work has appeared in numerous publications, from the San Diego Union Tribune to Britain's Shindig Magazine. As a musician he toured the world in the 1980's with Manual Scan, in the 90's with The Shambles, and currently performs with True Stories.…
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Episode 90: SoundCheck Flix Halloween: Deep Cuts
This week the SCF squad celebrates Samhain by hitting up the Casbah movie vault for our favorite horror films from the shelves. No Freddie, Jason, Micheal Myers, Jigsaw or Conjuring picks here. We're celebrating low budget greatness and cult classics!|
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Episode 89: The SoundCheck Flix Summer 2025 Dummy Check Episode: From THUNDERBOLTS to THE TOXIC AVENGER with DJ Root
This week the Casbah San Diego film club discusses our love for "Weapons", "F1" & "The Toxic Avenger" and our shared need to never see Dakota Johnson or Pete Davidson onscreen ever again. Join us as we look back and discuss our reactions to over three dozen films from the Summer of 2025.
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Episode 88: Parker Edison & DJ Root - "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987)
Parker Edison is best known as project manager for Meridien Arts, a micro-label created to produce art driven events in the city. Its newest endeavor is Rap Diego. A KPBS podcast documenting the history and evolution of San Diego's rap scene. "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987): A hilarious look at 80's...
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Episode 87: Devon Goldberg - "Once Upon a Time In the West" (1968)
ABOUT MORRICONE YOUTH: Morricone Youth is a collective of New York City musicians founded in 1999 reinterpreting 100+ film and television works all over the world, from CBGB's and the top of the World Trade Center to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, MassMoCA, Philadelphia Museum of Art and The…
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Episode 86: Dean Reis - "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (1967)
Musician and sound engineer Dean Reis, currently of Gary Wilson and the Blind Dates, Los Dug Dug’s, and the Sess. Formerly of the Sultans, the Heartaches, and Spider Fever. Has also recorded albums by Witch Face, Mistress77, Schizophonics, Slaughter Boys, and many more. "The Good, the Bad, and…
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Episode 85: Scott Clark - "Jaws" (1975)
Scott Clark is originally from New Jersey, but moved to San Diego in the early 90's. Through band connections he joined Lucy's Fur Coat in 1995, and has been a member since. He also plays currently in Mistress 77. Hes an amateur photographer, coffee roaster, and is married with 2 boys. He loves...
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Episode 84: Ric Scales - "Juice" (1992)
Ric Scales is a hip-hop artist based out of San Diego who has opened for the likes of Mos Def, KRS One, Raekwon, and Ghost Face Killah of Wu Tang and more. As one half of the hip-hop group 18scales, founder of monthly showcase Slappin' Hands, and multiple time champion of the Battlebot freestyle...
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Episode 83: SANDS - "Baby Driver" (2017)
SANDS is a sunshiney indie garage fuzz punk band from San Diego, CA. Their sound fuses the energy of punk, the passionate lo-fi vocals of indie rock, and thick, punchy basslines. Since their debut EP release “Pachinko”, they’ve built a loyal San Diego fanbase and climbed their way to larger…
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Episode 82: 80's Movie Soundtracks!!
This week, the SCF squad discuss our Top 10 favorite soundtracks of the 80's. We show our love for Queen, Prince, John Hughes and the EPIC-NESS of Kenny Loggins!
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Episode 81: Pip Lewis - "Mamma Mia!" (2008)
Note: We had a little bit of trouble with Tim's mic this episode during recording. Please bear with us. Pip Lewis is a British singer-songwriter based in San Diego, California. At just 22, she brings over a decade of musical experience to her artistry, crafting emotionally rich songs that explore...
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Episode 80: Spring 2025 Dummy Check with DJ Root and Emilie Schumacher
Tim and Graham sit down with DJ Root and our social media manager Emilie to discuss 2025's offerings from January through the end of April.
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Episode 79: Jordan Krimston - "House" (1977)
Jordan Krimston is a San Diego-based multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and touring drummer known for his work with bands like Weatherbox and Oso Oso. "House" (1977): A Japanese schoolgirl invites her 6 classmates to spend their summer break at her Aunt's house in the country. Unbeknownst to...
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Episode 78: Daygo Fatts - "The Soloist" (2009)
Daygo Fatts is the definition of avant-garde in hip-hop. His intricate lyricism, smooth yet commanding delivery, and effortlessly unpredictable style make him a true standout. Whether through his bold aesthetic or the vivid, "monalistic" sonic portraits he paints, Daygo Fatts connects with...
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Episode 77: Doah Lee - "Parasite" (2019)
Doah is a rising 1.5-generation Korean American artist whose journey is as dynamic as her sound. Born in South Korea and moving to Oahu, Hawaii at the age of 9, she now calls San Diego, California home, where she is turning her pop star dreams into reality. Her music is ever-evolving, driven by…
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Episode 76: Marco Piro - "From Dusk Til Dawn" (1996)
Marco Piro: “For me watching movies growing up was a way of life. Every Friday night as far back as I can remember, I would go to theater with my brother and my dad. By the time I became a teenager I was going with my buddies and it just hasn’t stopped.” "From Dusk Til Dawn" (1996): Two brothers…
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Episode 75: Ever De La Rosa - "Moon" (2009)
This week we slide into the back booth at the Casbah San Diego with our great friend, Ever De La Rosa, from Tijuana based band Pollux, to discuss his love of Duncan Jones directorial debut "Moon". "Moon" (2009) - Sam Bell is an employee of Lunar Industries, whose job is it to mine the surface of...
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Episode 74: New Millennium Top 10's: Part 3 (DJ Root, Seton Edgerton, Austin Mahn)
The "New Millennium Trilogy" comes to a conclusion! For our third outing, we've invited back our good friends DJ Root, Seton Edgerton (Well Well Well), and Austin Mahn (Auz Fontaine) to discuss their 10 favorite films of the last 25 years (January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024).
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Episode 73: New Millenium Top 10's - Part 2 (Alfredo Tellez)
On this weeks episode, SCF hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens are joined by their fellow Casbah teammate, Alfredo Tellez, to discuss their 10 favorite films of the last 25 years (January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024).
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Episode 72: New Millenium Top 10's - Part 1 (Nick Brumbach, Austin Smith, Davey Quinn)
In recognition of reaching the quarter century mark in cinema, the SCF team is sitting down with some of our favorite guests throughout 2025. We'll discuss our Top 10 favorite movies of the last 25 years (Jan 1,2000- Dec 31, 2024) and smite one film from our memories. This weeks episode features...
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Episode 71: SoundCheck Flix Top 5's of 2024: Part II (DJ Root, Orion Ferguson, Emilie Schumacher)
Another calendar year of movies are behind us, and we are here to celebrate one last time the Casbah teams favorite films of 2024. On this edition, SCF co-host Graham Stevens jumps into the captains chair to discuss the best of the last year with our great friend DJ Root and SCF team members…
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Episode 70: SoundCheck Flix Top 5's of 2024: Part I (Alfredo Tellez)
On our 1st episodes of 2025, the Casbah team takes time to reflect on our favorite films of the last year. Part I has our Casbah teammate Alfredo Tellez joining hosts, Tim Pyles & Graham Stevens, for a discussion of 2025's cinematic highs & lows, from the glorious "Substance" to the absolutely...
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Episode 69: Toothless George - "The Star Wars Holiday Special" (1978)
Toothless George is a versatile artist with a career spanning over three decades, marked by significant contributions to music, literature, visual arts, and more. As a Barrymore Award-winning songwriter, he has penned tracks for over 40 releases across three countries, with his work featured in…
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Episode 68: Enrique Madico - "Born in East L.A." (1987)
"Born in East L.A." (1987): Rudy is an American of Mexican decent who is mistakenly swept up in an LA toy factory immigration raid. Once he's dropped off in Tijuana, he engages in multiple hustles to find his way back home. Written and directed by Cheech Marin. Starring Cheech Marin, Paul...
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Episode 67: Chris Cantore - "Gremlins" (1984)
Chris Cantore is a longtime figure in the San Diego media scene, best known for his work in radio, TV, digital media, and events! A San Diego State University alum, Cantore’s radio career includes successful stints as host of “Cantore in the Mornings” at 91X, KPRI, and 100.7 KFMB. In addition to...
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Episode 66: Joe MacAskill - "500 Days of Summer" (2009)
Joe MacAskill is a native San Diegan and a 30 year veteran of the San Diego music scene. His latest project is The Strangulators!, who've recently released the full-length album "You Can't Unmurder Someone." The project was based on pulp noir books of the 1950s and 60s and was recorded in Vermont...
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Episode 65: Crew + DJ Root - "Thanksgiving" (2023)
Happy Thanksgiving from the SCF crew to our listeners, friends & family! We're deep into second helpings already, but we need a Thanksgiving night movie...well, luckily for us, Eli Roth gifted us John Carver, a Puritan slasher on a rampage thru modern day Plymouth, Mass. A whodunit filled with...
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Episode 64: Tigers in Cairo - "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005)
On this weeks episode of SoundCheck Flix, we slip into the back booth with Gavin, Dennis & Paul from Tigers in Cairo to discuss an all time horror classic favorite of theirs, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose". "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005) - A religious family turns to a local priest for help…
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Episode 63: Austin Smith - "Lost Highway" (1997)
Austin "A.W." Smith is a filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist based out of San Diego, CA. After studying film under visual artist Victoria Fu at the University of San Diego, A.W. continued his passion for filmmaking, as well as expanding his knowledge in sound while working as a stage…
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Episode 62: Davey Quinn - "Blazing Saddles" (1974)
This week on SoundCheck Flix, we slide into the back booth at the Casbah with our great friend, Davey Quinn, to discuss one of the funniest films ever made, "Blazing Saddles". I’m davey. this month i play in the bands tiltwheel, city mouse, too many daves and santa claus. im learning thin lizzy...
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Episode 61: Mark Haemmerle - Savage Steve Holland Trilogy!
Mark Haemmerle was born and raised in San Diego, California.. He’s a father, husband, gamer, DJ, musician, recording engineer & former skateboarder. He has a love for classic standup arcade games, Star Wars, Sci-Fi, zombies, 80’s movies, comics & cartoons. He spends his time in the local music...
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Episode 60: Ryan Fox - "Quadrophenia" (1979)
Ryan Fox is a San Diego legend, having fronted bands such as Fishwife, Ghetto Blaster, the Grids, and the Let Downs. "Quadrophenia" (1979): Jimmy Cooper is a London Mod in the early 60's that hates his job, hates his parents, and the rival Rockers. He finds his joy in life with his scooter mates...
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Episode 59: Dave "Pursue" Ross - "Vampire's Kiss" (1988)
David “Persue” Ross is an American painter, author, and graphic artist born and raised in San Diego, CA. Descended from a line of acclaimed artists, Persue continues family tradition and is recognized internationally for his contributions to his movements. Well respected in the worldwide graffiti...
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Episode 58: Nathan Hubbard - "Logan's Run" (1976)
Nathan Hubbard is drummer and composer know for his work with Rafter and Parker Meridien. Hubbard also runs a myriad of solo project, most notably Translation Has Failed and Skeleton Key Orchestra. "Logan's Run" (1976): In the year 2274, Sandmen chase down "runners" in a domed society with…
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Bonus Episode 6: Four Legged/ Aquatic Vengeance! - "Orca", "Roar", and more!
For this weeks bonus episode with our co-producer and Sound Warlock, Eric Lucero, we dive into two of the wildest Man vs Nature films ever made: 1977's "Orca" & 1981's "Roar". We also discuss some of our other favorite animal attacks movies! Poachers BEWARE!
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Episode 57: Eric Lucero - "Alien" (1979)
Eric Lucero is a San Diego-based sound engineer and musician. He's the head fader jockey at the Casbah, and works at many other venues around town along with freelancing. He's also the producer and editor for Soundcheck Flix, and produces the music along with Orion. Dog enthusiast, avid reader,...
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Episode 56: Dustin McLaughlin - "Back to the Beach" (1987)
Dallas McLaughlin is a multi-Emmy winning performer, writer and director. He’s worked on shows like Yo! Gabba Gabba!, The Aquabats Super Show!, Sanjay and Craig and several more. Dallas is the former mic yeller in Bad Credit, the Cankles and The Stomach Monkeys. An award-winning stage actor and...
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Episode 55: Jeff Berkley - "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012)
Jeff Berkley is a native San Diegan who has made music his life. He has been called a San Diego legend, and it’s easy to understand why. Berkley’s musical contributions include his work in current bands Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, as well as his solo performances. His previous…
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Episode 54: The Summer of '84 Spectacular!
On this weeks episode, the SCF team travels back to the summer of Cobra Kai, Lambda Lambda Lambda, Mogwais, Ghostbusters, & Prince. It's 1984!! Join us as we discuss our Top 5 favorite films & celebrate one of the greatest pop culture years EVER! WOLVERINES!!