Best of 2025: Movies, Music, and More
Release Date: 01/06/2026
Film Reviews: At the Movies to the Algorithm
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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Emmy Award–winner Joshua Pruett to discuss film reviews. They go over the evolution of film criticism from newspaper reviews to the cultural influence of Siskel & Ebert to modern commentary shaped by social media and apps like Letterboxd. They explore why context, experience, and critical perspective still matter when evaluating films in the era of the algorithm. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
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Friday the 13th Franchise Part 1
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We're talking about the Friday the 13th franchise on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Josh Spiegel, creator of the YouTube channel Movie Timelines and author of Timelines of Terror: The Fractured Continuities of Horror Film Sequels. They discuss the 1980 Friday the 13th movie, the sequels, the evolution of Jason Voorhees, fan films, video games, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
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Cinema, Criticism & Classrooms with Noel Manning
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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete are joined by journalist and movie critic Noel Manning for an in-depth conversation on film criticism, film education, and the evolving role of critics in today’s media landscape. Noel discusses his approach to film criticism, how teaching film shapes the way movies are analyzed and appreciated. He talks about introducing his students to regional and independent cinema including the films of Earl Owensby. They also explore how critics can help contextualize film reviews for audiences. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit...
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Earl Owensby with Noel Manning
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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by journalist and movie critic Noel Manning to discuss producer and actor Earl Owensby. The conversation explores Earl’s remarkable legacy as an independent filmmaker including his work in genre cinema, the impact of 1980s 3D films, and the challenges behind regional film production. Noel discusses his longtime friendship with Earl and the rise of the North Carolina film industry.They also touch on Noel's documentary (Earl Owensby: The Man, The Myth) and why Owensby’s contributions continue to resonate with fans today....
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Physical Media: Heavy Boxes, Special Editions, and Video Games
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We're still talking about physical media on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete chat with writer, pop cuture scholars, and fellow podcasters Michele Brittany and Nick Dick. They discuss what happens to your movies, music, and books when you die. The go over physical media, moving, and many heavy boxes. They also discuss special editions and video games. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
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The One Where We Talk About CDs
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We're talking CDs on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete go over the history of compact dics, from their popularity to their decline to their current revival. They also chat with Joshua Pruett, Nick Diak, and Michele Brittany about their first compact discs, why they buy physical media, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
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VHS Collecting with Jim Karl
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In this short episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete chat with Jim Carl, Senior Director of Programming at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC. Jim talks about his once extensive VHS collection, why he move on from video tapes, and how he currently buys physical media. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
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VHS Collecting with Cory Gorski
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We're talking with VHS collector and author Cory Gorski on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Cory is the author of VHS Collecting: The Modern Relevance of Home Video. We discuss the VHS format, cover art, video store nostalgia, the collecting community, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
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The One Where We Talk About Physical Media
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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, hosts Bernie and Pete chat with Emmy-winning TV writer and New York Times bestselling author Joshua Pruett about physical media. The trio dive into buying movies and how collecting habits have changed across formats from VHS to DVD to 4K. What’s been gained and lost as streaming has become dominant? They discuss cover art, special features, nostalgia, curation versus algorithms, and why owning movies can still matter in a digital-first world. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
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Best of 2025: Movies, Music, and More
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In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete share a few of the movies, music, and TV shows they enjoyed most in 2025. They run through a mix of genre favorites and crowd-pleasers including Good Boy, Heart Eyes, and the over-the-top action sequel Sisu: Road to Revenge. They also get into Wake Up Dead Man and a handful of other films that made their watchlists this year. Pete also shares some of his favorite music and TV shows that were in regular rotation throughout 2025. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit
info_outlineIn this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete share a few of the movies, music, and TV shows they enjoyed most in 2025.
They run through a mix of genre favorites and crowd-pleasers including Good Boy, Heart Eyes, and the over-the-top action sequel Sisu: Road to Revenge. They also get into Wake Up Dead Man and a handful of other films that made their watchlists this year. Pete also shares some of his favorite music and TV shows that were in regular rotation throughout 2025.
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