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The Mind Reels

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The Mind Reels is a Canadian geek entertainment podcast based out of Toronto, ON. Join creators, hosts, and former Guinness World Record-holders, Timothy D Rideout and Sue Maynard, as they chat with TV and filmmakers in talk-show style interviews! Or grab a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy some vintage radio play episodes from the 30’s and 40’s - as read by Canadian artists - in our Ole Timey Radio series! There is something for everyone, with new content being posted all the time. Come get your geek on and laugh with us!Check out our YouTube content, as well:The Mind Reels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcxc65j80Dz3UvUm0eHG8ASmithee.TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Sqz27BFA5zG-pAdQ52uZw?pbjreload=10

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  1. Catherine Mary Stewart | Gen-Xcavators | The Complete Conversation

    In this full-length Gen-Xcavators conversation, Catherine Mary Stewart reflects on some of the pop culture elements she loved while growing up - TV shows, movies and music - as well as how her family’s influence shaped her childhood. Instead of a career retrospective, this conversation rewinds to...

  2. Pat Mastroianni - The Complete Conversation

    In this full-length Gen-Xcavators conversation, Pat Mastroianni reflects on some of the pop culture moments that shaped his childhood - from movies and TV shows to music and comic books. Instead of a career retrospective, this conversation rewinds to the stories, sounds, and shared experiences…

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  3. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee | Gen-Xcavators | The Complete Conversation

    In this full-length Gen-Xcavators conversation, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee takes us back to the pop culture moments that shaped his childhood — from the first movie he saw in theatres to the TV theme songs, music, books, comics, and games that defined growing up Gen-X. Instead of a career retrospective,...

  4. Chuck Chuck Baby with Janis Pugh and Louise Brealey

    Tim sits down and chats with writer/director Janis Pugh and actor Louise Brealey about their fantastic film, Chuck Chuck Baby before they have to race for the plane. Audio is presented raw and without edits.

  5. Science Friction Ep 010 My Secret Identity

    Sue and Tim are joined by their friend, actor Mike Donis, as they dive into the classic Canadian series, My Secret Identity starring Jerry O'Connell. Do we love it, reboot it, retcon it, requel it? Find out in this week's entry!

  6. Science Friction Ep 009 Science Friction

    Sue and Tim check out the family sit-com Small Wonder, and Tim wonders why he's never heard of it. Should they reboot it, requel it, or retcon it?

  7. Simulant W April Mullen And Tim Doiron

    Sue and Tim tackle their first interview since 2019, and catch up with their friends director April Mullen, and producer Tim Doiron to chat about their new film Simulant, the heavy sci-fi and humanist themes that are woven into it, as well as the creative forces behind their new film. From a...

  8. Science Friction 008 Something Is Out There

    Science Friction 008 Something Is Out There by The Mind Reels

  9. Science Frictrion Ep007 Starman

    Sue and Tim are joined by Mike Donis and Lindsay Lewis as they debate on whether the Starman television series, a sequel to the John Carpenter film needs to be revived, rebooted or retconned?

  10. Science Friction Ep 006 Galaxy High

    Sue and Tim head back to Saturday Mornings of 1986 to check out the classic Chris Columbus cartoon, Galaxy High? Reboot? Requel? Retconn? Find out on this episode of Science Friction!

  11. Science Friction 005 Automan

    Is it Tron? Is it better than Tron? Tim and Sue take a look at the short-lived 80s series, Automan, and decide whether to revive, reboot or retocon it.

  12. Science Friction 004 Otherworld

    Tim and Sue travel to some Otherworld to explore the 1985 pilot for the short-lived television series. Do they wanna hang around or find a way home?

  13. Science Friction Ep 002 The Wizard

    Tim and Sue check out the classic 80s show, the short-lived The Wizard!

  14. Science Friction 003 Misfits Of Science

    Science Friction 003 Misfits Of Science by The Mind Reels

  15. Science Friction 001 The Powers Of Matthew Star

    Tim and Sue dive into some classic and not-so-classic television and decide whether it needs a revisit, a reboot, or should be retconned out of existence. This week, The Powers of Matthew Star starring Peter Barton and Louis Gossett Jr.

  16. The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Fortunate Son

    Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the lead cast from CBC's new show, Fortunate Son, Kari Matchett, Darren Mann, and Stephen Moyer. Characters, fashions, and story are discussed as well as the serendipity of one song... For video version: https://youtu.be/PtZaf0wZYto

  17. The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Coroner

    Tim and Sue sit down and chat to the two wonderful leads from CBC's Coroner, Serinda Swan and Roger Cross. For video version: https://youtu.be/210NA3CnUBw

  18. The Mind Reels chats with Kim's Convenience

    Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the two wonderful leads from CBC's fantastic comedy, Kim's Convenience, characters, honest stories, and laughs ensue. For video version: https://youtu.be/_r-aUGY7Dho

  19. The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Diggstown

    Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the showrunner, Floyd Kane, and the lead, Vinessa Antoine, for the Halifax based CBC show, Diggstown. For video version: https://youtu.be/B4DfZdZm2ys

  20. The Mind Reels chats with CBC's The Detectives

    Tim and Sue sit down to chat with the showrunner Petro Duszara and consultant Detective Gerry Belliveau for the third season of the true crime series, The Detectives. For video version: https://youtu.be/JEA_gTTEzXA

  21. The Mind Reels Chats with CBC's Burden of Proof

    Sue and Tim sit down and chat with the two leads of CBC's Burden of Proof, Kristen Kreuk and Peter Mooney and have a lot of fun doing it! For video version: https://youtu.be/pakZb9RrtnA

  22. Fan Expo 2019: Gibson Quarter

    Chatting with artist Gibson Quarter! For video version: https://youtu.be/QRYCNmQf2Vo

  23. Fan Expo 2019: Niagara Ironman

    Had a fun chat with the very cool Niagara Ironman at Fan Expo 2019! Facebook: Niagara Ironman Twitter: @NiagaraIronman Instagram: Niagara_Iron_Man For video version: https://youtu.be/odOsV7m3x7E

  24. Fan Expo 2019: Songs For The Dead - Necromancer's Map

    We are joined by the creators and writers of comic book series Songs For The Dead, Michael Christopher Heron and Andrea Fort, to talk about follow-up series The Necromancer's Map! Vault Comics: https://vaultcomics.com/comic/the-necromancers-map/ For video version: https://youtu.be/AKBImOou69c

  25. Jeff Teravainen

    JEFF TERAVAINEN Recording Date: March 5, 2019 The Mind Reels was finally able to get the amazing Jeff Teravainen into the studio for a chat - and it was well worth the wait! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1617292/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @JeffTeravainen For video highlights: Quick Shots #1...

  26. 32 - Captain Midnight

    Captain Midnight (First Show Sponsored By Ovaltine) Original Broadcast: September 30, 1940 Starring: CHRISTIAN POTENZA (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0693066/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @C_Potenza) ASHANTE CIRILLO (Instagram: @kawaiinailsbyahyoka) ROBERT MOORE (Twitter: @moorebob45311) For video...

  27. CBC Street Legal Cast Chat

    CBC Street Legal Cast Chat by The Mind Reels

  28. CBC Cavendish Cast Chat

    CBC Cavendish Cast Chat by The Mind Reels

  29. CBC Unspeakable Cast Chat

    CBC Unspeakable Cast Chat by The Mind Reels

  30. CBC Chat: Kim's Convenience

    CBC Chat: Kim's Convenience by The Mind Reels

  31. Coroner Cast Interview (CBC)

    Coroner Cast Interview (CBC) by The Mind Reels

  32. Stefan Brogren and Michelle Shaughnessy

    STEFAN BROGREN and MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY Recording Date: December 18, 2018 Stefan Brogren and Michelle Shaughnessy join Tim and Sue in the SmitheeTV studio for a long overdue chat about Degrassi, being on the road for a stand-up comedy tour, and a whack of everything in between! STEFAN BROGREN...

  33. 31 - Flash Gordon - Episode 4

    Flash Gordon: Episode 4 Original Broadcast Date: May 18, 1935 Starring: RAINBOW SUN FRANCKS (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0290478/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @RainbowFrancks) LIZ WHITMERE (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176867/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @lizwhitmere) NATALIE BROWN (imdb:...

  34. 30 - Superman: Batman's Great Mystery - Chapter 6

    Superman: Batman's Great Mystery - Chapter 6 Original Broadcast: February 10, 1948 Starring: NATALIE BROWN (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0535019/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Twitter: @Brownnmiss) JEN POGUE (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3243106/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @jenpogue) For video version:...

  35. Kate Hewlett and Dudley Hewlett

    KATE HEWLETT (with special appearance by DUDLEY HEWLETT) Recording Date: October 24, 2018 imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1968664/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @katehewlett For video highlights: Quick Shots #1 https://youtu.be/UPlaILHEin0 Quick Shots #2 https://youtu.be/xmM_tz-3d4M Quick Shots #3...

  36. 29 - Suspense Series: Ray Bradbury's Zero Hour

    Suspense Series: Ray Bradbury's Zero Hour Original Broadcast: April 5, 1955 Starring: REBECCA LIDDIARD (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4428734/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @RebeccaLiddiard) MIKE DONIS (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2130844/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Twitter: @MikeDonis) LORN EISEN (imdb:...

  37. 28 - Sherlock Holmes: The Problem of Thor Bridge

    Sherlock Holmes: The Problem of Thor Bridge Original Broadcast: October 1, 1945 Starring: KRISPTOPHER TURNER (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1197529/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Twitter: @kristopherturn) LIZZ ALEXANDER (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0018582/?ref_=nv_sr_1) MATTHEW IRVINE For video...

  38. 27 - Superman: Batman's Great Mystery - Chapter 5

    Superman: Batman's Great Mystery - Chapter 5 Original Broadcast Date: February 7, 1948 Starring: KRISTOPHER TURNER (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1197529/?ref_=nv_sr_1, Twitter: @kristopherturn) PERRIE VOSS (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4937798/?ref_=nv_sr_1, Twitter: @FierceDutch) For...

  39. 26 - That Thing In The Window

    Suspense Series: That Thing In The Window Original Broadcast: December 19, 1946 Starring: FIONA HIGHET (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0383591/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @Fmhighet) KATE DRUMMOND (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3399528/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @KateDrummond_) NATALIE BROWN (imdb:...

  40. 25 - Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Tolling Bell

    Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Tolling Bell Original Broadcast Date: April 7, 1947 Starring: KEVIN HANCHARD (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0359322/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @KevinHanchard) JOSH VOKEY (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4602731/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @joshvokey) For video...

  41. 1 - It's All Geek To Me - Star Wars #1

    The Mind Reels is trying something a little new by hosting our first roundtable panel discussion - It's All Geek To Me - this time about all things Star Wars! Panelists: TIMOTHY D RIDEOUT SUE MAYNARD DOUGLAS NYBACK ADRIANNA PROSSER KYLE MURRAY Topics covered include how we "met" Star Wars, toxic...

  42. Matthew Edison

    MATTHEW EDISON Recording Date: June 7, 2018 The most excellent, versatile and super fun Matthew Edison got a chance to come chat with The Mind Reels! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0249378/?ref_=nv_sr_1 For video highlights: Quick Shots #1: https://youtu.be/rKwhG1mxlYs Quick Shots #2:...

  43. Liz Whitmere

    ELIZABETH WHITMERE Recording Date: June 5, 2018 Guest co-host, Beth, joins Sue for a chat with Liz Whitmere in the Smithee.TV studio! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176867/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @LizWhitmere For video highlights: Quick Shots #1: https://youtu.be/zSld3WH8Vjo Quick Shots #2:...

  44. Andrea Drepaul - Evolve: Year Zero

    ANDREA DREPAUL- EVOLVE: YEAR ZERO Recording Date: June 2, 2018 Andrea Drepaul joins Sue and guest co-host, Beth, to talk about the new post-apocalyptic webseries, Evolve: Year Zero imdb: Andrea Drepaul: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2700032/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Evolve: Year Zero:...

  45. 24 - Superman: Batman's Great Mystery - Chapter 4

    Superman: Batman's Great Mystery - Chapter 4 Original Broadcast: February 6, 1948 Starring: RAINBOW SUN FRANCKS (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0290478/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Twitter: @RainbowFrancks) NATALIE BROWN (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0535019/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @Brownnmiss) For video...

  46. Mayko Nguyen

    MAYKO NGUYEN Recording Date: November 15, 2017 Tim and Sue are stoked to finally get Mayko Nguyen into the studio for a long overdue chat! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1534287/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @maykohaixep For video highlights: Quick Shots #1: https://youtu.be/TclrmEFtkBY Quick Shots…

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  47. Rebecca Liddiard

    REBECCA LIDDIARD Recording Date: February 13, 2018 Tim and Sue finally had the honour of sitting down with the very amazing Rebecca Liddiard in the SmitheeTV studio! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4428734/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @RebeccaLiddiard For video highlights: Quick Shots #1...

  48. Cindy Sampson

    CINDY SAMPSON Recording Date: February 20, 2018 Cindy Sampson joins Tim and Sue in the SmitheeTV studio for a long overdue chat about Private Eyes, Supernatural, and - among many other things - pizza/salad hybrids! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1120797/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @CindyMSampson…

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  49. Dan Jeannotte

    Actor DAN JEANNOTTE joins Tim and Sue in the Smithee.TV studio for a chat to catch up from the first time they spoke - during a 48-hour Guinness World Record-breaking marathon Mind Reels episode! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3005219/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Twitter: @dan_jeannotte For video...

  50. Badsville (2017)

    BADSVILLE (2017) (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4843618/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @BadsvilleMovie) Director: APRIL MULLEN (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0611983/?ref_=tt_ov_dr Twitter: @AprilMullen88) Producer: DAVID J PHILLIPS (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1707109/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t12...

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The Mind Reels is a Canadian geek entertainment podcast based out of Toronto, ON. Join creators, hosts, and former Guinness World Record-holders, Timothy D Rideout and Sue Maynard, as they chat with TV and filmmakers in talk-show style interviews! Or grab a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy some vintage radio play episodes from the 30’s and 40’s - as read by Canadian artists - in our Ole Timey Radio series! There is something for everyone, with new content being posted all the time. Come get your geek on and laugh with us!Check out our YouTube content, as well:The Mind Reels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcxc65j80Dz3UvUm0eHG8ASmithee.TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Sqz27BFA5zG-pAdQ52uZw?pbjreload=10

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