Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
By popular demand, the Kicking the Seat podcast returns with a vengeance!
Well, not really. But that sure sounds exciting, doesn't it? Click the link below to hear my thoughts on the episode that almost was, the state of 2012's summer movie slate, and some half-awake plugs for three super-cool events taking place in Chi-town this weekend!
This is an interview-free edition, but I'll be back next week with some really cool guests. Today is all about resurrection and whining.
Enjoy!
