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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.

Ep86: Statuesque

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And the award for "Least Timely Oscars Analysis" goes to...The KtS Podcast! Episode 86 honors the 87th Oscars with a look at the Academy's winners, losers, and legacy. Join Ian and Graham (and surprise guest Matt!) for a spirited chat that includes NPH's transcendent charisma; the efficacy of advertising; and The Hollywood Reporter's latest "Brutally Honest Ballots"! Dig out those tuxedo-pattern boxer shorts, gang, and enjoy the show!

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Ep87: THE LAZARUS Defect w/ Adam Fendelman!

Ep85: THE KINGSMAN's Speech / Pity the Critic