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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.

Ep555: First Lady of Rock: The Suzi Quatro Interview

Ep555: First Lady of Rock: The Suzi Quatro Interview

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Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast talks with rock ‘n roll icon Suzi Quatro about the great new documentary Suzi Q! From her Detroit-rock roots to making it big in the UK and discovering the joys of acting from a three-year stint on Happy Days, Liam Firmager’s movie tracks the rich life and sacrifices of an uncompromising artist who inspired the likes of Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, and The Runaways.

Ian catches up with Quatro and talks about the documentaries unique origins; her inter-generational collaborations with family members; and the creative drive that has sustained her for more than five decades.

Suzi Q hits DVD/VOD this Friday, but you can check it out today with a 24-hour virtual premiere rental—which includes an exclusive Q&A with Quatro, Cherie Currie, and Kathy Valentine!

Episode 555 cans the can!

Show Guide:

  • Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14

  • Intro: 0:14 - 2:45

  • Suzi Q Trailer: 2:45 - 5:20

  • Suzi Q Discussion: 5:20 - 24:44

  • Outro Music: 24:44 - 24:59

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