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Welcome to Kicking the Seat!

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.

Ep40: O'er the Hill We Go!

Ian Simmons

This week, the KtS Podcast celebrates its fortieth episode. Yes, we're officially old, and loving every diaper-changing, prune-juice-swigging second of it! Join Ian, Matt, and Graham as they discuss American Hustle and look back at the movies of 2013. Also, Ian shares his high points and low points of Kicking the Seat's landmark year, and clues you in on some awesome upcoming events (plus a contest that's so up for grabs it's ridiculous)!

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Note: Due to technical issues beyond our control, this episode cannot stream directly from the site. However, you can download it from iTunes by clicking the link below.

Ep41: HER and His

Ep39: It's a Wonderful Podcast with KAROLYN GRIMES!