Episodes

  • Careless Crime feat. Deaf Crocodile

    Careless Crime feat. Deaf Crocodile
    Jun 22 2026
    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 with a network of like-minded curators and filmmakers from around the world.

    On this episode, we will be discussing Shahram Mokri's wonderfully trippy yet profound film Careless Crime, which can be found on the Time Bending Mysteries of Shahram Mokri Box Set. This is a wonderful film and truly unique. We discuss the work of Mokri and how Careless Crime fits into the overall spectrum of his work. We also dig deep into the history of Deaf Crocodile. There's also an unexpected conversation about how much we all love The Nice Guys.

    Find more info on Deaf Crocodile at www.deafcrocodile.com

    You can purchase a copy of the Shahram Mokri box set by clicking here

    Be sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/shamelistpictureshow

    Edited by: Austin Proctor
    Produced by: Michael Viers
    Executive Producer: Austin Proctor
    Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
    Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
    Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
    Logo Design by: Amanda Viers
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Sorcerer feat. Susan Kerns

    Sorcerer feat. Susan Kerns
    Jun 8 2026
    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 knocking something off of both of our shame lists--William Friedkin's Sorcerer! This episode is being done just in time for the upcoming screening at the Oriental Theatre on June 22nd. This screening is part of their Bleak Week programming, which was originally started by the American Cinematheque.

    Find more info on MKE Film at www.mkefilm.org

    Be sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/shamelistpictureshow

    Edited by: Austin Proctor
    Produced by: Michael Viers
    Executive Producer: Austin Proctor
    Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
    Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
    Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
    Logo Design by: Amanda Viers
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Milwaukee Film Festival 2026 feat. Amanda Viers and Kyle Arpke

    Milwaukee Film Festival 2026 feat. Amanda Viers and Kyle Arpke
    May 26 2026
    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 big help behind the scenes. Not only that, but filmmaker/wildlife photographer Kyle Arpke will be joining as well. While we don't cover every film seen, we do break down many highlights and the general vibe of the 2026 festival, which feels like it's growing every year.

    Intro Bumper - 0:00 - 0:07
    Frightmares Podcast Ad - 0:07 - 00:55
    Intro Music - 00:55 - 2:08
    MKE Film Fest Overview - 2:08 - 40:01
    But First, Baseball - 40:01 - 46:18
    Films Watched - 46:18 - 1:28:47
    Social Media Plugs - 1:28:47 - 1:30:29
    Outro Music - 1:30:29 - 1:31:22
    Outro Bumper - 1:31:22 - 1:31:41

    Films Discussed
    You’re Attention Please - 48:14
    I Swear - 54:50
    F**k Toys - 58:03
    Carolina Caroline - 1:05:41
    Black Zombie - 1:09:57
    She Is The He - 1:13:04
    Marama - 1:18:44
    Hokum - 1:26:38

    Edited by: Austin Proctor
    Produced by: Michael Viers
    Executive Producer: Ausin Proctor
    Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
    Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
    Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
    Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

    For more amazing shows like this, be sure to check out https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Discussion of Film Criticism feat. Jason Hillman

    Discussion of Film Criticism feat. Jason Hillman
    May 11 2026
    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 like now, why film criticism is still needed, not watching films in a bubble, and our thoughts on the Sinners and One Battle After Another discourse.

    Intro Bumper - 0:00 - 0:07
    Frightmares Podcast - 0:07 - 00:55
    Intro Music - 00:55 - 2:08
    Film Culture - 2:08 - 1:21:21
    Social Media Plugs - 1:21:21 - 1:23:54
    Outro - 1:23:54 - 1:24:12

    Edited by: Austin Proctor
    Produced by: Michael Viers
    Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
    Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
    Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
    Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

    For more amazing shows like this, be sure to check out https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Shame List Picture Show

    The Shame List Picture Show
    Apr 29 2026
    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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    1 min
  • The Godfather Part II feat. Nick Richards

    The Godfather Part II feat. Nick Richards
    Apr 29 2026
    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 can surpass the original; changes to the story & new characters; Michael's journey, both emotionally and physically; and much, much more.

    Intro Bumper - 0:00 - 0:07
    MKE Film Fest Ad - 0:07 - 00:59
    Intro Music - 00:59 - 2:10
    Preamble - 2:10 - 15:46
    Movie Summary - 15:46 - 19:06
    Trailer - 19:06 - 22:07
    The Godfather Part II - 22:11 - 1:31:08
    Social Media Plugs - 1:31:08 - 1:34:04
    Outro Music - 1:34:04 - 1:34:57
    Outro Bumper - 1:34:57 - 1:35:17

    Edited by: Austin Proctor
    Produced by: Michael Viers
    Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
    Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
    Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
    Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

    For more amazing shows like this, be sure to check out https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Harold and Maude feat. Robyn Ehrlich-Mai

    Harold and Maude feat. Robyn Ehrlich-Mai
    Apr 13 2026
    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: Harold and Maude.

    On this episode we discuss discovering this classic film, other works by Hal Ashby, her cinephile father and her work with MKE Film.

    Find more info on MKE Film at www.mkefilm.org

    Be sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/shamelistpictureshow

    Intro Bumper - 0:00 - 0:07
    MKE Film Fest Ad - 0:07 - 00:59
    Intro Music - 00:59 - 2:10
    Preamble - 2:10 - 31:41
    Movie Summary - 31:41 - 33:06
    Trailer - 33:06 - 35:12
    Harold and Maude - 35:12 - 1:34:02
    Social Media Plugs - 1:34:02 - 1:37:39
    Outro Music - 1:37:39 - 1:38:32
    Outro Bumper - 1:38:32 -1:38:51

    Edited by: Austin Proctor
    Produced by: Michael Viers
    Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
    Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
    Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
    Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

    For more amazing shows like this, be sure to check out https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • BONUS EPISODE: Cage is the Rage #3

    BONUS EPISODE: Cage is the Rage #3
    Apr 12 2026
    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 episode was just sitting on Patreon. We had decided to get back into the swing, and before we do so, we wanted to unearth Cage is the Rage #3. On this episode of Cage is the Rage, we continue Nic Cage's career with a discussion on The Cotton Club (1984) and Birdy (1984). We also decided to get a little contemporary and talk about Renfield (2023).

    Edited by: Michael Viers
    Produced by: Michael Viers
    Theme Music by: The Directionals
    Opening Narration by: Zach McLain
    Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
    Logo Design by: Amanda Viers
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    1 hr and 3 mins