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Over the Edge

Referenced in 4 episodes

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#214: Tim Hunter

April 4, 2025

Tim Hunter, director of River's Edge and episodes of Twin Peaks, Mad Men and Breaking Bad, discusses his career and the current political climate in this episode of the Lifers podcast. Hunter compares the blacklisting of his father during the McCarthy era to "Gestapo tactics" and a "blacklist of thought" under Trump. The hosts and Hunter also debate their favorite uses of heavy metal music in films.

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🎸 Replacements

#177: Dimitri Coats

June 28, 2024

Dimitri Coats, member of the rock band OFF!, discusses the making of his debut film Free LSD which is connected to the band's final album of the same name. The film took nearly 8 years to complete due to financing challenges, but Coats was determined to see the unique project through, surrounding himself with an experienced team including Twin Peaks editor Duwayne Dunham. Free LSD will be screening in theaters across the country in July and August 2023, coinciding with OFF!'s final live shows.

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🤘 Iron Maiden

#135: What's The Best?!?: Teen Movies (with Jennifer Reeder)

September 15, 2023

Jennifer Reeder, director of the films Perpetrator and Knives and Skin, joins the Lifers podcast hosts to discuss their favorite teen movies. They each share their top 3 picks, with Reeder choosing Valley Girl, Carrie, and 10 Things I Hate About You, while the hosts select films like River's Edge, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Heathers, and Zapped. The conversation touches on what makes a great, iconic teen movie and some of the most memorable performances and moments from their selections.

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#36: Brian Blockinger

October 15, 2021

Scott Lucas and his bandmate Ryan both tested positive for Covid in the middle of their tour, forcing them to cancel several sold-out shows and quarantine at home. Despite feeling relatively okay, Scott is bummed about having to miss shows right as the tour was hitting its stride. However, the band plans to resume the tour at the Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta which will take place outdoors.