SoundCheck Flix

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.

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. Reilly, and Phillip Baker Hall.

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 the year. "RISE ABOVE, WE GOTTA RISE ABOVE!" Directed by Ryan Fleck/Anna Boden. Starring Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, and Too $hort.

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 Boy, Wolf Man) & the best needle drops of the year (George Harrison, NIN)! If you would like to jump into the world of Loyd Kaufman and the Troma universe, go here: https://watch.troma.com/

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 to find the answers to his restless state of mind. When he's forced to look elsewhere, he meets up with an enigmatic soap maker and together they form a bare knuckle underground fight club that evolves into so much more. Directed by David Fincher. Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter.

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 he co-created the world's largest music film archive with Reelin' in the Years Productions. As a musician and composer his projects include the double LP Cabalistic Dispatch with Mike Keneally (Zappa, Vai, Satriani), the Fundamentalism Is the Only Way LP with Christopher Hoffee (Truckee Brothers, The White Buffalo), and the Wall Without Me EP with Wondermints (Beach Boys, Brian Wilson). In 2014 the San Diego Book Awards honored his anthology ENCYCLOPEDIA WALKING Pop Culture & the Alchemy of Rock 'n' Roll in the category of Best Nonfiction History & Biography. After 40+ years, he adores calling San Diego home. And yet, he relishes the opportunity to cross any borderline geographic, psychological or spiritual— in order to rock your world! "All That Jazz" (1979): Director/choreographer Bob Fosse tells his life story thru the eyes of Joe Gideon, a talented, womanizing director with substance abuse issues and a bad heart. Directed by Bob Fosse. Starring Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Anne Reinking, and Leland Palmer.

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. Meanwhile, for over a dozen years, he worked for Capitol Records, as well as Motown, Angel, Chrysalis and others. He currently runs Blindspot Records and promotes San Diego music any way he can. "A Hard Day's Night" (1964): Beatlemania is in FULL EFFECT as the Fab 4 prepare for a live tv appearance. Classic Beatles track highlight a pioneering Rock n' Roll masterpiece. Directed by Richard Lester. Starring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

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!|

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.

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 Hollywood thru the eyes of a young African American actor, Bobby Taylor, who yearns to play leading roles while only being offered the same old stereotypical garbage. Directed by Robert Townsend. Starring Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Helen Martin, and John Witherspoon.

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 Sydney Festival, as well as supporting Italian prog soundtrack legends Goblin on their 2017 North American tour. The band has composed and performed 15 silent film and midnight movie live scores, including F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu (1922), Robert Clouse's Enter The Dragon (1973), Jack Hill's Foxy Brown (1974), David Lynch's Eraserhead (1977) and Rene Laloux's La Planete Savauge (1973), and embarked on a 15-vinyl series for each film in 2016, the first 7 of which have been released for George Miller's Mad Max (1979), George Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968), F.W. Murnau's Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927), Lotte Reiniger's The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), Mario Bava's Danger: Diabolik (1968), Alfred Hitchcock's The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1928) and Sergei Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin (1926). "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968): A mysterious, harmonica-playing gunslinger teams up with a notorious outlaw to protect a local widower from a railroad tycoon's ruthless gang. Directed by Sergio Leone. Starring Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, Claudia Cardinale, and Henry Fonda.

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 the Ugly" (1967): Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, three gunslingers form uneasy truces to track down a fortune in gold in a remote cemetery. Directed by Sergio Leone. Starring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, and Lee Van Cleef. Brilliant score by the master, Ennio Morricone.

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 running, espresso, mafia documentaries, writing music, and hanging with the family.  Jaws" (1975): A New England beach resort town is terrorized by a large shark during the 4th of July holiday. Local police chief Martin Brody teams up with a marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter to track down the beast. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss.

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 competition, he is most known for his freestyle ability, witty yet thoughtful content, and carefree performance. Juice is a 1992 American crime thriller set in Harlem, following four teenagers navigating the pressures of their urban environment. Their lives take a violent turn after a botched robbery attempt, leading one of the friends down a dark path driven by a thirst for power, or "juice". The film explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the devastating consequences of gun violence and the quest for respect in a challenging world. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. Starring Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur, and Jermaine Hopkins.

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 stages and festivals. Known for their cathartic, high energy performances, SANDS is making waves in the Southern California music scene. "Baby Driver" (2017) is a thrilling action-crime film centered on a young, talented getaway driver named Baby, who relies on music to cope with tinnitus and excel in his dangerous job. He longs to escape his life of crime and start anew with the woman he loves. However, he is coerced into participating in a final, perilous heist that forces him to face the consequences of his actions and fight for his freedom. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Lilly James, and Jamie Foxx .

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!

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 the nuances of growing up. Her upcoming album, 'Growing Pains,' blends introspective storytelling with dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes to chart the messy, beautiful terrain of self-discovery and change. "Mamma Mia" (2008): A young bride-to-be invites all her friends to her mother's hotel on a Greek Island for her nuptials. Unbeknownst to her mother, she has also invited 3 men she suspects could be her biological father. All set to the music of ABBA. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, and Pierce Brosnan.

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.

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 them, the house is haunted and very much ready to dine on young girls. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. Starring Kimiko Ikegami, Yoko Minamida, Kumiko Oba, and Miki Jinbo.

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 listeners on a deeply human level, resonating across cultures and experiences. His raw authenticity and lyrical brilliance have earned him collaborations with some of the industry's most respected names, including five-time Grammy-winning producer Focus..., the legendary Denaun Porter, Super producer Dem Jointz, and West Coast icon Xzibit. Now, he's set to take his artistry to the next level with his highly anticipated debut album "City in Motion" a powerful sonic journey through the streets, struggles, and soul of his hometown San Diego, CA. "The Soloist" (2009) A newspaper columnist befriends a talented musician dealing with mental health issues on the streets of Los Angeles. Directed by Joe Wright. Starring Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., and Nelsan Ellis.

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 her emotions and the messages she wants to convey. As she says, “Expect the unexpected.” With a versatile range, Doah has already released reggae, rock-pop, ballads, retro pop, and more. She will be releasing a gospel inspired song titled “Soulsickness” and Kpop song titled “Girls girl” in 2025.    Follow her journey on Instagram: @doahsdaydream   "Parasite" (2019): A wealthy South Korean family is infiltrated by a poor family looking for a better life. Directed by Bong Joon Ho. Starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, and Cho Yeo-Jeong.

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 on the run from the law, take a family hostage and bluff their way across the US/Mexico border, only to find themselves ambushed by vampires in a seedy strip club. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Starring George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, and Salma Hayek.

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 the Moon for Helium3 and send it to Earth to meet the planets energy needs. Shortly after a Rover accident, Sam awakens to find another Sam roaming the station. Is it 3 years of isolation catching up to him? Could they be clones? The Sam's must come together with the help of an onboard computer named GERTY to solve these mysteries. Directed by Duncan Jones. Starring Sam Rockwell, and Kevin Spacey.

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).

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).

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 our previous guests Nick Brumbach (School of Rock), Austin Smith (Lost Highway), and Davey Quinn (Blazing Saddles).

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, Orion and Emilie. From the spice of Arrakis to the hard courts of Rochester, we delve into the Best & Worst moments of an amazing year in cinema.

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 atrocious "Joker: Folie a Deux". It was another great year for film and we're here to celebrate!

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 one major motion picture. George is the creative force behind Poison Hearts AC, San Diego's premier punk rock bandstand. Beyond his musical achievements, George's talents extend to literature, having authored several novels and illustrating many provocative coloring books. He has also taught dance at the collegiate level, co-founded a women's roller derby league, and was a professional skateboarder. Additionally, George helped create an entire summer collection for a leading fashion designer. A lifelong Star Wars enthusiast, George became a card-carrying member of the Official Star Wars Fan Club in 1983. His first theatrical viewing of Return of the Jedi remains a cherished memory, having watched it once with his father, and again with his mother - falsely claiming he hadn't seen it yet. "The Star Wars Holiday Special" (1978): After Chewbacca is snubbed on the medal stand at the end of "A New Hope", Han Solo vows to get his friend home to his family for "Life Day", Imperial blockade be damned. Chewie's wife, Malla, tries to prepare the holiday dinner while her son runs wild, her father-in-law engages in living room VR porn sessions & the sudden arrival of the Empire at her front door. Will Chewbacca and Han make it home in time for their globes & robes celebration? Directed by Steve Binder. Starring Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, Patty Maloney, and Mickey Morton. 

"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 Rodriquez, and Daniel Stern.

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 his work in Radio, he has contributed content to the Union Tribune San Diego, NBC San Diego, FOX 5, and San Diego Magazine. "Gremlins" (1984): An aspiring inventor gifts his son a strange animal that he discovers in a Chinatown gift shop for Christmas. He's also given 3 rules for care of the Mogwai, which his son promptly breaks, resulting in massive holiday destruction to his small town. Directed by Joe Dante. Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Dick Miller.

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 and completed in San Diego.  He was a member of the musical comedy duo Pony Death Ride, releasing four albums, the alt-country Trophy Wife who released two albums, and started his musical journey in the drunk rock duo Skunk Drunk, who released an album in 1997. He spends a great deal of time cutting vegetables for salads. He enjoys Scrabble and long cries on the beach. If you think you've seen him at the gym, it wasn't him. "500 Days of Summer" (2009): A young greeting card writer, Tom Hansen, reflects on the ups & downs of his relationship with a fellow employee after she dumps him. Directed by Marc Webb. Starring Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Chloe Grace Moretz.

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 classic kills & righteous spills. "SCREAM with stuffing!" - Spacewizardinspace "Thanksgiving" (2023) One year after a Black Friday riot brings tragedy to Plymouth, several local teenagers find themselves running for their lives from a murderous Puritan. Directed by Eli Roth. Starring Patrick Dempsey, Nell Verlaque, Addison Rae, and Joe Delfin. 

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 when their daughter begins exhibiting bizarre behaviors. When her subsequent death leads to charges against the priest, a talented lawyer is hired by the Archdiocese to quickly wrap up the case. Father Moore has different ideas. Directed by Scott Derrickson. Starring Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, and Campbell Scott.

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 manager in San Diego. A.W. also works as an assistant to the abstract painter Chris Rodeno. Lost Highway (1997) - Fred Madison is a LA jazz musician who suspects that his wife is cheating on him. When mysterious video tapes start showing up at his home and his wife is murdered, we enter Fred's mind and begin our journey on the Lost Highway. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette &, Robert Loggia.

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 songs for a cover set near Halloween. i own and volunteer at a  store called red brontosaurus records  where we buy sell and trade records, amps, pedals and guitars, video games and MOVIES. we also exist as a positive space for the punk and hardcore community. we have punk shows, stand up comedy, art shows. we've had 3 short independent movies filmed in our shop. my moms uncle don was in night of the living dead. oh yeah, our store is also a record label. i try n go watch a band play every night.  "Blazing Saddles" (1974) A land-swindling politician sets his sights on the small town of Rock Ridge, where the local railroad line is being constructed. After sending marauders into town to create all sorts of havoc, he then gets the Governor to appoint a black Sheriff, knowing that it will enrage the racist citizens. Sheriff Bart eventually wins over the locals, teams up with an alcoholic, former gunslinger named the Waco Kid & together they all fight to save their Old West town. Directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, & Harvey Korman.

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 scene floating between goth & punk shows. He currently plays guitar & sings in nerd rock band Kitty Plague, goth bands starcrossed with his wife christina, & the revenge party / vanta after dark with childhood friend alanna. During the pandemic he turned 2/3rd’s of his recording studio into a retro arcade. He feels a special connection to the movie better off dead and is an active participant in the facebook group. On this weeks episode of SoundCheck Flix, we sing the praises of our favorite 80’s teen movie directing lunatic, Savage Steve Holland with Mark Haemmerle of Kitty Plague! From his debut film “Better Off Dead” to the isle of Nantucket for “One Crazy Summer” and then a return to High School with 2 kids just tryin to get into Ramsey in “How I Got Into College”, Savage Steve gave voice to the 80’s oddball kids and we absolutely loved him for it. 

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 consuming massive amounts of speed and getting into all sorts of hi jinx. Soundtrack and film produced by The Who. Directed by Franc Roddam. Starring Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Ray Winstone, & Sting. 

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 scene for his letter abstractions as well as his famous street-art character BunnyKitty, Persue is also known for being one of the first to bridge the gap between street culture and skateboard fashion which would evolve into today’s popular streetwear aesthetic. After a 25+ year-long career as a designer and artist, he moved to Brooklyn in 2014 in search of a clearer path for his fine art. This critical move would result in the publishing of his children’s book, a collaboration with his late mother (Diane Satenstein) featuring his character BunnyKitty, as well as the birth of his Wet Paint project and his Liminal Space abstract approach. "Vampire's Kiss" (1988): A publishing executive becomes convinced that his recent encounter with a bat and a mysterious woman, may be the cause of his recent vampiric behavior. Directed by Robert Bierman. Starring Nicholas Cage, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Jennifer Beals. 

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 limited resources & a life allowance of 30 years. Logan is a Sandman sent on a mission by his superiors to find the "sanctuary" the runners are seeking. Directed by Micheal Anderson. Starring Micheal York, Richard Jordan, Jenny Agutter, Peter Ustinov & Farrah Fawcett-Majors.

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!

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, gear and Alien universe nerd. "Alien"(1979): In the year 2122, the crew of the deep space commercial towing vehicle the Nostromo is awaken from hypersleep to investigate a mysterious beacon. What they discover is an unrelenting horror from the cosmos. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Yaphet Kotto, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, Veronica Cartwright, John Hurt, Bolaji Badejo, and the 4 cats that played Jonesy. 

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 storyteller, his most recent album of love stories told to drunks in bars called ‘I Didn’t Start The Fire (And Other Lies)’ debuted at #2 on Apple Music and chronicles the many bridges Dallas has burned in entertainment and life. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and three dogs. He enjoys burritos.  "Back to the Beach" (1987): The Big Kahuna (Frankie Avalon) & his wife (Annette Funicello) decide to take a break from their midwestern life and fly to Hawaii. Along the way, they make a stop in LA to visit their old stomping grounds and their daughter, Sandi (Lori Laughlin). Beach hi jinx ensue as the famous couple & their family navigate the changing 80's beach culture. Directed by Lyndall Hobbs. Starring Damien Slade, Connie Stevens, Paul Reubens, & Fishbone.

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 bands include The Cry, The Redwoods, and Citizen Band.  He is also known for his work with the many musicians he has produced in studios around the world, including his own.  The legend continues as he is also an amazing guitarist and percussionist with multiple acts.  As an accomplished songwriter (he won the Kerrville New Folk Songwriter award in 1999), in any way you engage with Jeff Berkley, he puts you at ease with his good humor, and then engages you with his experience, his ear, and his passion. [Song Writer, Producer, Performer ] Jeff Berkley is known as one of the finest singer-songwriters San Diego has ever produced. He has a warm, melodic voice and a way with song hooks that are second to none, as heard in his solo performances and as a part of the duo, Berkley Hart, alongside fellow tunesmith Calman Hart. But that’s just one side of his musical career, with work as a sideman and as a producer just as prominent on his resume.  As a producer, songwriter, and performer, Jeff wears many hats, but he maintains that there is no favorite aspect of his career.  “They all feed off each other. The truth is that I’d go insane just doing one or the other,” he said. “My dad produced records, wrote, and performed and I was in on that early on. I’ve always been around all of the hats you mentioned. It’s my nature to do those things.”  Between his time in the studio and gigging, there is really no time Jeff is not making music. “I truly don’t know any other way of living.”  -Excerpted from SDNews.com by Bart Mendoza   "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012): In the summer of 1965, two 12 year olds fall in love & run away together on the eve of a "once in a century" storm. Directed by Wes Anderson. Starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, & Frances McDormand

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!!

Sara Petite is a headlining Outlaw Country performer whose music transcends the genre's boundaries. Sara has built an award-winning career with songs that draw from both the rock & roll roadhouse as they do the honky-tonk. Born and raised in the countryside of Sumner, Washington, her rural youth helped shaped her songwriting, which often incorporates pedal steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin. Currently residing in San Diego Sara has released 7 albums, her most recent, "The Empress", was awarded Best Americana Album at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards. Hers is a raw, rough-edged version of American roots music, delivered by a 10 time San Diego Music Awards Winner and five-time International Songwriting Competition finalist who's spent nearly two decades calling her own shots. "Thelma & Louise" (1991): Two best friends depart for a weekend getaway, but their trip takes a turn for the worse after an attempted parking lot rape turns into homicide. Knowing the cops won't accept self defense from a woman, the ladies set out on a cross country chase that will test the limits of their friendship. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starting Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, & Harvey Keitel.

The return of our first guest for her personal pick! Lety Beers is the drummer and founding member of the Schizophonics. She’s played in several projects that include the Rosalyns, the Little Richards, Bobby and Pins and often fills in when the legendary El Vez needs a drummer or bassist. When she’s not busy ripping it up all over the globe on her drum kit you can find her dancing in the front row at a show, skating with her skate gang, spinning records at one of the local hot spots or hanging out with her wiener dog, Beanie. "Sixteen Candles" (1984): A suburban Chicago teen, Samantha Baker, is forced to deal with an extended family that has forgotten her 16th birthday on the eve of her older sisters wedding. Written & Directed by John Hughes. Starring Molly Ringwald, Anthony Micheal Hall & Gedde Watanabe.

Ben Johnson is the creator of Fanboy, a feature length rock and roll thriller movie released in January of 2021. He is also the author of the Webworld Trilogy of books and has played in numerous bands throughout the years including Tourettes Lautrec, the Long and Short of It, Hostile Combover, and is currently in Owl Be Damned. Fanboy is a rock n' roll thriller that follows Xenos, a band on tour, and the obsessed fan that follows them.

Austin Mahn, a.k.a Captain Auzmo, is the singer & frontman for Auz Fontaine. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003): The final film in Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning trilogy finds most of our heroes fighting to save Gondor while Frodo, Sam, & Gollum inch closer to the fires of Mordor. The high stakes fight for middle earth eventually finds Aragorn as King and Sauron destroyed... all thanks to a few little hobbits. Directed by Peter Jackson. Starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Sir lan McKellen, and Sean Astin.

Alex Jacobelli is a native San Diegan rocker (and sometimes roller, too). He currently operates Sunsick Studio, a music recording facility, and plays guitar in Negative Blast, among others. "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (2002): The Fellowship is splintered. Frodo & Sam are edging towards Mordor with the help of a shifty guide, Gollum. Aragorn, Legolas & Gimli help defend the kingdom of Rohan at Helm's Deep as Saruman's forces invade. Merry & Pip take a journey thru the forest and enlist some friends in an attack on an exposed Isengard. Directed by Peter Jackson. Starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis & lan McKellen.   Éomer playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72fYv9tgUPhg9guBxt3IfF?si=c16a766fd7d74ddc   Treebeard playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27Vssywzi2R7lkffWoQbu5?si=99a91157f8244b28