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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 NoéRachel BrosnahanAmy 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 Ep07

The season may be winding down, but the stakes couldn't be higher! Ian, David, and Mike dive into Chapter 7 ("The Reckoning"), in which old favorites return, tables get turned, and the Mandalorian universe expands into territories unthinkable and potentially amazing. Also, the guys preview their upcoming season wrap-up/Rise of Skywalker discussion!

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 SE: 1 Recap

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN SE: 1 Recap

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN Ep06

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN Ep06