It’s The Hip Pocket!

Kind words from an amazing writer. Thanks, @craigwallwork.bsky.social!

I think this week's episode of THE HIP POCKET is the new record-holder for our longest episode. It's a wild conversation with the director of the #1 movie in America, and I can't wait to drop it on you on Friday!

Thanks to @akelacooper.bsky.social, I’m doing a birthday double feature of two of my favorite movies, that also happen to be research for an upcoming episode of @itsthehippocket.bsky.social.

The Hip Pocket #303 - Katie Rife A genre-loving critic takes us on a wild ride with some violent women

Big fun with @rifewithkatie.bsky.social on THE HIP POCKET today!

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The Hip Pocket is BACK with Doughboy Nick Wiger, whose name I’ve been singing like Kendrick’s “A minorrrrrrrrrr” since we recorded. He brought three anime movies that were entirely new to your girl.

Stick it in your ears! (Respectfully.)

The Hip Pocket #301 - Nick Wiger The other half of the Doughboys brings a fistful of anime to kick off season three

It's HIP POCKET o'clock!!

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This week, WE’RE BACK! (Not A DINOSAUR’S STORY, though.)

To the detriment of our sleep schedules, work deadlines, and personal relationships: we solemnly swear we watch every film we talk about on THP.

Season 3 coming soon! 💥

What a great piece! Feels like something worthy of a longer conversation. 😉

Tonight at 10 - join the JAWS watch party with #4thofjawly.

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Hey. You free on Friday night? Join us for the Basically 10th Annual #4thofjawly watch party! Details soon…

THE HIP POCKET - Live! From the Chattanooga Film Festival And you can actually watch this one!

Hey! THE HIP POCKET is part of this year's Chattanooga Film Festival, and you can listen to or WATCH the episode... right now!

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🚨 FIVE MINUTES!

This Friday you can see - SEE - the Hip Pocket trio as we do a live podcast for the @chattfilmfest.org. Like Judge Doom said, “my god, it’ll be beautiful.” @itsthehippocket.bsky.social

On Friday morning, we're releasing a special "live" episode of THE HIP POCKET with special guest Peter Filardi that is part of the Chattanooga Film Festival. But Patreon supporters can lay their ears on a special sneak peek right now...

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Highly unlikely, friend.

You’ve got an open invitation to come on anytime you like.

Our @chattfilmfest.org special episode with Peter Filardi (FLATLINERS, THE CRAFT, DAMN HANDY) goes live this Friday! And the best part? You don’t need a fest pass to watch. ⭐️

Our first ten guests for season three of THE HIP POCKET have almost all given us their lists now and hoooooleeee shit, guys, we're going to have so much fun.

Season 2 is in the books, and we just wanted to say thanks to everyone who’s been tuning in. THANKS!

Season 3 will be here soon, but you won’t have to miss us too much: we’ve got a @chattfilmfest.bsky.social x @itsthehippocket.bsky.social collab episode coming up in June. 🤘

The Hip Pocket #212 - Brian Duffield Our season finale is our most personal conversation so far

I am so proud of this season of THE HIP POCKET. Our final episode is out today, and our guest is writer/director Brian Duffield.

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Over a photo of John Candy as Uncle Buck, the following text: The Hip Pocket #211 - Ben Hosley. Blank Check's producer stops by our porch to pick a trio of winners. Available May 23, 2025. DREWMCWEENY.SUBSTACK.COM

Tomorrow.

Some people like to say there is no such thing as a perfect movie. They are wrong.

First I listened to @itsthehippocket.bsky.social with @thejoelynch.bsky.social. Then I watched Joe’s 311 - Time Bomb. Now all I need is a good @fthismovie.bsky.social #JuNeSpLOItaTIoN calendar day to watch SHORT TIME with Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr & Matt Frewer and I’ll have hit the movie trifecta.

Kevin Biegel arrived and chaos ensued.

USA iconoclastic actor/director Dennis Hopper was BOTD in 1936 & died in 2010 at 74. He was married 5x & said to be one of Hollywood's most notorious drug addicts, which is saying a lot. His greatest films as a director was "Out of the Blue" (1980) followed by "Easy Rider" (1969)

Mike picked three sweet, wonderful movies, and Craig’s choice is a sketch anthology banger that I wish I saw decades ago. New @itsthehippocket.bsky.social - stick it in your ears! (Respectfully.)

The Hip Pocket #208 - Mike Mitchell Time to pup some pupcorn and talk movies with the Spoonman

I love this week's episode. Our guest could not have picked a better trio of movies.

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@drewmcweeny.com after listening to the Hip Pocket I have finally come up with my 3 choices, all 80’s edition! If you have written or talked about any of these films, please point me to that. I’d love to know what your thoughts are on them. I have much to say about them too.