The Shame List Picture Show
by Someone's Favorite Productions
The Shame List Picture Show is a podcast that connects movie-loving filmmakers and close friends Michael Viers and, until early 2023, Nick Richards. The show began with their discussions about their "shame lists"—films they felt they should have seen but hadn’t. Since Nick's departure, Michael has continued the podcast, now featuring guests from all walks of life on each episode to discuss films from their own shame lists. Tune in to hear Michael and his diverse guests explore a wide variety of important and intriguing movies, sharing their unique perspectives and insights along the way.
Episodes
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Tron feat. Bill Kroyer
Hello and welcome to another exciting episode of the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode we're pleased to be joined by filmmaker and animator Bill Kroyer. Bill Kroyer has had a fascinating career where he's worked for Disney, helped pioneer digital animation, and directed FernGully: The Last...
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Adam Rifkin and the Last Train to Fortune
Hello everyone! We're really excited to have Adam Rifkin on the episode this week as our special guest. Rifkin has always been a goal guest for this show and we're so happy to have him. Not only do we discuss his fascinating life and career, but we also chat about his newest film, Last Train to...
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The Grand Guignol feat. David Gregory of Severin
Hello and welcome to another amazing episode of The Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, we are joined by Severin's David Gregory to discuss a really cool new box set that Severin is releasing: Morbid Pleasures: A Compendium Of Grand Guignol & The Grand Guignolesque. This box set will be...
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Who's That Girl feat. Cara Ogburn
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! On today's episode, Michael sits down with Cara Ogburn, who is the artistic director for Milwaukee Film. On this episode we discuss her work for Milwaukee Film, the job of an artistic director, and trying to figure out what the...
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Interview with Bill Rebane
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! On today's episode, Michael sits down with Wisconsin independent filmmaking legend Bill Rebane to discuss his career. They delve into Bill's early days making film in Chicago, his move to Wisconsin, The Giant Spider Invasion…
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BONUS EPISODE: Cage Is The Rage #4
Cage is the Rage is back! No longer behind a paywall, Michael and Amanda are going to bring you regular episodes where we break down Nic Cage's amazing filmography in chronological order. On today's episode Michael & Amanda dig into The Boy in Blue (Charles Jarrott, 1986), Peggy Sue Got Married...
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The Cutting Room Floor - Mo' Better Blues (1990)
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Cutting Room Floor! Join me, myself, my ADHD, and a special guest appaerance from my wife Gabby as we share our opinions, fun facts, and rating for Mo' Better Blues (1990) directed by Spike Lee. If you'd like to hear more of me and my insanity, you can...
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Mo' Better Blues feat. Michael Lee Nirenberg
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I am joined by filmmaker, writer, and artist Michael Lee Nirenberg! Michael is joining us to promote his newest book, Cinematic Immunity: An Oral History of New York Filmmaking As Told by the Crews that Got the...
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The Cutting Room Floor - American Gigolo (1980)
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Cutting Room Floor! Join me, myself, and my ADHD as I share my opinions, fun facts, and rating for American Gigolo (1980) directed by Paul Schader. If you'd like to hear more of me and my insanity, you can find me at Frightmares Podcast on all social...
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American Gigolo feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I am joined by podcaster Ryan Luis Rodriguez! Ryan is the host of the podcast One Track Mind, which is a podcast dedicated to the art of audio commentaries. On each episode, Ryan and a guest analyse the film and...
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The Cutting Room Floor - The Dirties (2013)
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Cutting Room Floor! Join me, myself, and my ADHD as I share my opinions, fun facts, and rating for The Dirties (2013) directed by Matt Johnson. If you'd like to hear more of me and my insanity, you can find me at Frightmares Podcast on all social media...
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The Dirties feat. Josh Stifter
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Josh Stifter! Josh is the writer and director behind independent genre favorites including Greywood's Plot and The Good Exorcist. Many listeners may also know him from Robert Rodriguez's...
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The Cutting Room Floor - Blow Out (1981)
Hello, and welcome to the first episode of The Cutting Room Floor! Michael had the idea for me to do mini episodes since I watch every movie for the show and edit every episode. So join me, myself, and my ADHD as I share my opinions, fun facts, and ratings for each movie reviewed on The Shame…
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Blow Out feat. Chris Sienko
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I am joined by Chris Sienko of the Deaf Crocodile team! Chris is the Social Media Manager for Deaf Crocodile, and if at any point you've seen some cool stuff on any of the Deaf Crocodile socials, you have Chris…
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Careless Crime feat. Deaf Crocodile
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I am joined by Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers of Deaf Crocodile! Deaf Crocodile is a wonderful boutique Blu-ray label that brings an eclectic and passionate sensibility to their slate of films, collaborating…
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Sorcerer feat. Susan Kerns
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Susan Kerns! This marks Susan's fourth appearance on the show, and it's always a treat. Susan is the Executive Director for Milwaukee Film and a friend of the show. On this episode, we are...
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Milwaukee Film Festival 2026 feat. Amanda Viers and Kyle Arpke
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, we will be discussing our two weeks covering the Milwaukee Film Festival. Michael is joined on this episode by his beautiful and talented partner, Amanda Viers, who is also the podcast's graphic designer and a…
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Discussion of Film Criticism feat. Jason Hillman
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, Michael is joined by photographer/comedian/cinephile Jason Hillman to discuss film discourse. This episode, which was recorded shortly after the 2026 Academy Awards, delves into what online film discourse is…
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The Shame List Picture Show
The Shame List Picture Show is a podcast that connects movie-loving filmmakers and close friends Michael Viers and, until early 2023, Nick Richards. The show began with their discussions about their "shame lists"—films they felt they should have seen but hadn’t. Since Nick's departure, Michael…
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The Godfather Part II feat. Nick Richards
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by his good friend and SLPS co-creator Nick Richards to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's sequel to his own masterpiece, The Godfather Part II. On this episode, we discuss whether or not a sequel...
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Harold and Maude feat. Robyn Ehrlich-Mai
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode I am being joined by Robyn Erhlich-Mai for her third appearance on the show. Robyn is the Communications & Public Relations Coordinator for MKE film and we are so excited to discuss one of her favorite films:...
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BONUS EPISODE: Cage is the Rage #3
This episode is from the SLPS archive. As a little bonus for our couple of Patreon followers, Michael & Amanda were doing a show called Cage is the Rage, where they try to work through the entire filmography of Nicolas Cage. It was (and still is) a tall order, and life got in the way, and this...
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Clueless feat. Millie De Chirico
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show. This week, Michael is joined by the incredible Millie De Chirico. Millie is a renowned film programmer and the former Chief Programmer for TCM Underground on Turner Classic Movies. She also co-hosts the fantastic podcast Dear...
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The Hudsucker Proxy feat. Austin Proctor
Hello, and welcome to another exciting episode of the Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, Michael is joined by the wonderful Austin Proctor, who is not only the editor of this fine podcast but also the host of the incredible horror-themed show Frightmares (also on the Someone’s Favorite...
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Godzilla Minus One feat. Ryan Verrill
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! Today, we’re joined by Ryan Verrill of the Physical Media Advocate, Someone’s Favorite Productions (our network), and most recently Antenna Releasing, to discuss Godzilla Minus One from director Takashi Yamazaki. We talk about…
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture feat. Nick Richards
Hello and welcome to our first episode of Season 10, which also happens to be our 200th episode. SLPS co-creator Nick Richards joins Michael to discuss Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Star Trek has been a very important franchise throughout the show's history, so it feels only appropriate that…
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Christmas Movies feat. Alonso Duralde
Hello and welcome to our annual Christmas celebration of The Shame List Picture Show. A Christmas episode has been a tradition since the show’s very first season, and Nick and Michael both felt it was important to keep that tradition alive. It’s the signal that one season is ending, but another…
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Frankenstein feat. Jason Hillman
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show. Today, Jason Hillman returns to the pod to talk Frankenstein — not just Guillermo del Toro’s latest opus, but the monster and myth across its many adaptations. Michael and Jason wax philosophically on what works (and doesn’t) in...
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The Grifters feat. Mack Bates
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. Today, I’m joined by journalist, critic, and actor Mack Bates to talk about Stephen Frears’ neo-noir classic The Grifters. In this episode, we dig into the incredible chemistry between the cast, Mack’s personal history with both...
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Hooptober XII feat. Amanda Viers
Welcome back to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This time, Michael is joined by his life partner, Amanda Viers, to discuss all things Hooptober. Hooptober, for those unfamiliar, is a horror-themed movie-watching challenge in which participants aim to watch 31 horror films that…
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The Others feat. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. Today, I’m joined by comedian, filmmaker, and host of the long-running podcast It’s Always Halloween, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. Lucé’s deep love for classic horror and appreciation for the macabre make her the perfect guest to join me in revisiting…
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One Battle After Another feat. Jason Hillman
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by photographer/filmmaker/renaissance man and returning guest Jason Hillman to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Jason and I delve into how this film fits within Anderson’s body of…
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John Waters Double Feature feat. Nick Richards
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by Nick Richards, former co-host of the show. After a recent meeting with John Waters, Nick and I decided it was the perfect time to sit down for a Waters double feature. We’re talking about Cry-Baby (1990) and Serial Mom...
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To Catch a Thief feat. Ross Bigley
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by Ross Bigley, filmmaker and founder of the Milwaukee Short Film Festival. Ross has been a part of Milwaukee’s film community for years, both through his own work and by creating a space for independent filmmakers to share...
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Bobby Deerfield feat. Derek Pfister
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by Derek Pfister, an award-winning Milwaukee-based cinematographer, editor, and founder of Chair on Stair Films. With over 20 years behind the camera, Derek’s work includes the Cannes-screened Reasonable Doubt and the...
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Romeo + Juliet feat. Jason Hillman
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by a very special guest: Jason Hillman. Jason is a photographer, writer, comedian, and longtime friend of the show who’s stepping back into the guest chair to knock a big title off Michael's shame list. Today, we're...
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The Silence of the Lambs feat. Lynne Fraser
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by a very special guest: Lynne Fraser. Not only is Lynne the founder of the video company Ski Team, but she’s also the lucky winner of a guest spot on this very show, thanks to our wonderful friends at Milwaukee Film....
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The Shawshank Redemption feat. Robyn Ehrlich
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, we’re cracking open The Shawshank Redemption, and we’re thrilled to be joined by the thoughtful and passionate Robyn Ehrlich. Those who tuned into our Waiting for Guffman episode will remember that Robyn is more than just a...
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Milwaukee Film Festival 2025
Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, Michael is joined by his beautiful and talented wife, Amanda, to discuss their coverage of the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival. The festival was an incredible two-week experience. Here’s a brief overview of the films we’ll…
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THE OMEN feat. Cait Dohmeier
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, we’re diving deep into The Omen, joined by the insightful Cait Dohmeier. Cait brings more than just fandom to the table. With a BA in History and Religious Studies from Alverno College, an MA in Catholic Theology and Ministry from...
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Severin Films with David Gregory
Hello and welcome to another fabulous episode of The Shame List Picture Show! Today, we won’t be deep diving into a particular film, but we do have a fantastic guest: David Gregory. David is a filmmaker, film historian, and one of the founders of Severin Films. We’ll be talking about how he got...
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Whiplash feat. Austin Proctor
Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, we’re joined by Austin Proctor, the host of the podcasts Frightmares and All Juice, No Gin, and our editor and executive producer. We're excited to have Austin back to chat about Damien Chazelle's Whiplash. In this episode,...
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Blood Beat feat. Susan Kerns
Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, we have a very special guest, Susan Kerns, joining Michael to discuss Fabrice-Ange Zaphirato's Blood Beat. In addition to diving into this wild and fascinating film, we'll explore our shared love for arthouse horror, bonkers...
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Waiting for Guffman feat. Robyn Ehrlich
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This time, we're diving into Christopher Guest's Waiting for Guffman with our special guest, Robyn Ehrlich, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator at Milwaukee Film. Beyond exploring Guest's brilliant mockumentary, we...
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Interview with Phil Hopkins of Film Masters
Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, I’m joined by Phil Hopkins, a renowned film archivist and the president of the boutique physical media label Film Masters. We discuss a variety of exciting topics, including film preservation, the importance of...
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Rocky II feat. Austin Proctor
Welcome to Season 9 of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, we’re diving into Sylvester Stallone’s electrifying sequel Rocky II. Joining me is Austin Proctor. Many of you know him from Frightmares and his past guest appearances on our show, but now you’ll be hearing his name a lot more…
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Scrooged feat. Kyle Arpke & Nick Richards
Join us for a special Christmas episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we explore the 1988 classic Scrooged, a unique take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Our guests this time are Kyle Arpke, filmmaker and nature photographer, and Nick Richards, co-creator of the show and overall...
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The Greatest Show on Earth feat. Derek St. Holmes Esq.
Step right up and join us for a dive into The Greatest Show on Earth, Cecil B. DeMille’s over-the-top circus epic, in this special episode of The Shame List Picture Show. We’re thrilled to welcome back Derek St. Holmes Esq., professional wrestler, podcaster, and circus historian, to share his...
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The Crow (1994) feat. Austin Proctor and Jason Hillman
This week on The Shame List Picture Show, we’re plunging into the haunting world of The Crow! Host Michael Viers is joined by Austin Proctor of the Frightmares Podcast and comedian, photographer, and cinephile Jason Hillman of LMNHILL Studios for an in-depth conversation about this gothic cult...
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Chris Gruber of Catacombs Media
Welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show! This week, host Michael Viers is joined by Chris Gruber, founder of Catacombs Media, for a deep dive into the world of physical media and VHS collecting. Chris shares his passion for preserving film in its analog form, the thrill of…
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About this show
The Shame List Picture Show is a podcast that connects movie-loving filmmakers and close friends Michael Viers and, until early 2023, Nick Richards. The show began with their discussions about their "shame lists"—films they felt they should have seen but hadn’t. Since Nick's departure, Michael has continued the podcast, now featuring guests from all walks of life on each episode to discuss films from their own shame lists. Tune in to hear Michael and his diverse guests explore a wide variety of important and intriguing movies, sharing their unique perspectives and insights along the way.
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Someone's Favorite Productions