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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.

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN: Ep02

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN: Ep02

Ian Simmons

Ian, David, and Mike get down-and-dirty with an in-depth look at The Mandalorian episode 2! Light years beyond a recap show, this installment finds the guys digging into the future of Star Wars movies, Disney + subscription strategies, and some truly bizarre fan backlash!

Check back every Monday for more Mando madness--and don't forget to subscribe, like, and comment!

Follow David Fowlie's reviews at Keeping it Reel, and keep up with Mike Crowley at You'll Probably Agree!

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN Ep03

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN Ep03
What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN: Ep01

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN: Ep01