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The Mind Reels

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The Mind Reels is a Canadian geek entertainment podcast based out of Toronto, ON. Join creators, hosts, and former Guinness World Record-holders, Timothy D Rideout and Sue Maynard, as they chat with TV and filmmakers in talk-show style interviews! Or grab a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy some vintage radio play episodes from the 30’s and 40’s - as read by Canadian artists - in our Ole Timey Radio series! There is something for everyone, with new content being posted all the time. Come get your geek on and laugh with us! Check out our YouTube content, as well: The Mind Reels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcxc65j80Dz3UvUm0eHG8A Smithee.TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Sqz27BFA5zG-pAdQ52uZw?pbjreload=10
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Episodes

Chuck Chuck Baby with Janis Pugh and Louise Brealey

Tim sits down and chats with writer/director Janis Pugh and actor Louise Brealey about their fantastic film, Chuck Chuck Baby before they have to race for the plane. Audio is presented raw and without edits.

Sep 20, 202319 min

Science Friction Ep 010 My Secret Identity

Sue and Tim are joined by their friend, actor Mike Donis, as they dive into the classic Canadian series, My Secret Identity starring Jerry O'Connell. Do we love it, reboot it, retcon it, requel it? Find out in this week's entry!

Apr 26, 202332 min

Science Friction Ep 009 Science Friction

Sue and Tim check out the family sit-com Small Wonder, and Tim wonders why he's never heard of it. Should they reboot it, requel it, or retcon it?

Apr 21, 202333 min

Simulant W April Mullen And Tim Doiron

Sue and Tim tackle their first interview since 2019, and catch up with their friends director April Mullen, and producer Tim Doiron to chat about their new film Simulant, the heavy sci-fi and humanist themes that are woven into it, as well as the creative forces behind their new film. From a discussion of AI and manufactured intelligence to the placement of hot dog mugs, the episode runs the gambit as these creative forces, known collectively as Wango Films continue to blaze their trail.

Mar 29, 202334 min

Science Frictrion Ep007 Starman

Sue and Tim are joined by Mike Donis and Lindsay Lewis as they debate on whether the Starman television series, a sequel to the John Carpenter film needs to be revived, rebooted or retconned?

Mar 07, 202327 min

Science Friction Ep 006 Galaxy High

Sue and Tim head back to Saturday Mornings of 1986 to check out the classic Chris Columbus cartoon, Galaxy High? Reboot? Requel? Retconn? Find out on this episode of Science Friction!

Feb 25, 202317 min

Science Friction 005 Automan

Is it Tron? Is it better than Tron? Tim and Sue take a look at the short-lived 80s series, Automan, and decide whether to revive, reboot or retocon it.

Feb 17, 202318 min

Science Friction 004 Otherworld

Tim and Sue travel to some Otherworld to explore the 1985 pilot for the short-lived television series. Do they wanna hang around or find a way home?

Feb 11, 202314 min

Science Friction 001 The Powers Of Matthew Star

Tim and Sue dive into some classic and not-so-classic television and decide whether it needs a revisit, a reboot, or should be retconned out of existence. This week, The Powers of Matthew Star starring Peter Barton and Louis Gossett Jr.

Jan 20, 202316 min

The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Fortunate Son

Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the lead cast from CBC's new show, Fortunate Son, Kari Matchett, Darren Mann, and Stephen Moyer. Characters, fashions, and story are discussed as well as the serendipity of one song... For video version: https://youtu.be/PtZaf0wZYto

Jan 06, 202015 min

The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Coroner

Tim and Sue sit down and chat to the two wonderful leads from CBC's Coroner, Serinda Swan and Roger Cross. For video version: https://youtu.be/210NA3CnUBw

Jan 06, 202014 min

The Mind Reels chats with Kim's Convenience

Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the two wonderful leads from CBC's fantastic comedy, Kim's Convenience, characters, honest stories, and laughs ensue. For video version: https://youtu.be/_r-aUGY7Dho

Jan 06, 202011 min

The Mind Reels chats with CBC's Diggstown

Tim and Sue sit down and chat with the showrunner, Floyd Kane, and the lead, Vinessa Antoine, for the Halifax based CBC show, Diggstown. For video version: https://youtu.be/B4DfZdZm2ys

Jan 06, 202014 min

The Mind Reels chats with CBC's The Detectives

Tim and Sue sit down to chat with the showrunner Petro Duszara and consultant Detective Gerry Belliveau for the third season of the true crime series, The Detectives. For video version: https://youtu.be/JEA_gTTEzXA

Jan 06, 202011 min

The Mind Reels Chats with CBC's Burden of Proof

Sue and Tim sit down and chat with the two leads of CBC's Burden of Proof, Kristen Kreuk and Peter Mooney and have a lot of fun doing it! For video version: https://youtu.be/pakZb9RrtnA

Jan 06, 20209 min

Fan Expo 2019: Niagara Ironman

Had a fun chat with the very cool Niagara Ironman at Fan Expo 2019! Facebook: Niagara Ironman Twitter: @NiagaraIronman Instagram: Niagara_Iron_Man For video version: https://youtu.be/odOsV7m3x7E

Aug 29, 20196 min

Fan Expo 2019: Songs For The Dead - Necromancer's Map

We are joined by the creators and writers of comic book series Songs For The Dead, Michael Christopher Heron and Andrea Fort, to talk about follow-up series The Necromancer's Map! Vault Comics: https://vaultcomics.com/comic/the-necromancers-map/ For video version: https://youtu.be/AKBImOou69c

Aug 28, 201913 min

Jeff Teravainen

JEFF TERAVAINEN Recording Date: March 5, 2019 The Mind Reels was finally able to get the amazing Jeff Teravainen into the studio for a chat - and it was well worth the wait! imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1617292/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @JeffTeravainen For video highlights: Quick Shots #1 https://youtu.be/WkYT1pHAUbk Quick Shots #2 https://youtu.be/ghVIIdLbiEE Quick Shots #3 https://youtu.be/25KedGygcx4 Quick Shots #4 https://youtu.be/-B5ekMlj0tw

Mar 10, 201938 min

32 - Captain Midnight

Captain Midnight (First Show Sponsored By Ovaltine) Original Broadcast: September 30, 1940 Starring: CHRISTIAN POTENZA (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0693066/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @C_Potenza) ASHANTE CIRILLO (Instagram: @kawaiinailsbyahyoka) ROBERT MOORE (Twitter: @moorebob45311) For video version: https://youtu.be/T95h31oqEEo For cast attempts at saying "Secret Squadron" 3 times fast: https://youtu.be/qp58-W-768I

Feb 18, 201921 min

Stefan Brogren and Michelle Shaughnessy

STEFAN BROGREN and MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY Recording Date: December 18, 2018 Stefan Brogren and Michelle Shaughnessy join Tim and Sue in the SmitheeTV studio for a long overdue chat about Degrassi, being on the road for a stand-up comedy tour, and a whack of everything in between! STEFAN BROGREN (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0111197/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @stefanbrogren) MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY (http://michellesfunny.com/ Twitter: @michellesfunny) For video highlights: Quick Shots #1: https://you...

Dec 23, 201837 min

31 - Flash Gordon - Episode 4

Flash Gordon: Episode 4 Original Broadcast Date: May 18, 1935 Starring: RAINBOW SUN FRANCKS (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0290478/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @RainbowFrancks) LIZ WHITMERE (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176867/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @lizwhitmere) NATALIE BROWN (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0535019/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @Brownnmiss) EMILY SCHOOLEY (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3191505/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @EmilySchooley) For video version: https://youtu.be/7h-Ytf...

Dec 16, 201826 min
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