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Making Tarantino: The Podcast

Phillip Duke

This is a weekly podcast where Phillip and a different co-host each week, go through movies that Quentin Tarantino has seen and recommended throughout his life, that may have influenced his writing and filmmaking.

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S4 · E31
September 4 · 1 hr 54 min
Starcrash (1978) with Sam Panico
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by friend, movie lover, host of the B and S about Movies Podcast, co-host of Drive-In Asylum on YouTube, and also co-host of a new podcast called Nightmare USA, Sam Panico. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Sam have a very great discussion about this very fun movie. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They then answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Strange Door (1951). Sam then gives a movie recommendation; Blood and Guts (1978). Phillip then promotes next week's show, which will be a rerun from the Phil on Cinema patreon, where he is joined by Jennifer Upton from The Cinema Junction Podcast to discuss Rififi from 1955. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E30
August 28 · 1 hr 23 min
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) with Scott Kraushaar
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Scott Kraushaar, the host of The Church of Tarantino Podcast, as well as Men of Action Podcast, and Talking Tarantino on YouTube. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time to for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two of them discuss this crazy and cool movie. They have a great discussion. Phillip then asks the question of whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Black Friday (1940). Scott then gives his recommendation; Mad Detective (2007). Then Phillip promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Sam Panico to discuss 1978's Starcrash. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E29
August 21 · 1 hr
March or Die (1977) with Jennifer Upton
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by author, film lover and host of The Cinema Junction Podcast, Jennifer Upton to discuss 1977's March or Die. Phillip starts the show by reading off the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then they discuss this movie, and it's a great discussion. They then answer the question of whether they notice anything from this movie that Tarantino might of liked or used in a film. Phillip and Jennifer then individually rate the movie. Then they answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Black Cat (1934). Jennifer gives a movie recommendation; The Man with the Golden Arm (1955). Phillip then promotes next week's episode when he will be joined by the host of The Church of Tarantino podcast and Talking Tarantino on YouTube, Scott Krausharr to discuss 1983's Legend of the Eight Samurai. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E28
August 14 · 1 hr 16 min
Play It Again, Sam (1972) with Frank Mandosa
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Frank Mandosa from the Reels of Cinema Podcast. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two of them then discuss the movie and it's a great discussion. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Phillip and Frank then answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Man Who Laughs (1928) and The Odyssey (2026). Frank recommends Obsession (2026) and The Dummy Detective (2025). Phillip then talks about what's coming next week when he will be joined by author and podcaster Jennifer Upton to discuss March or Die (1977). Thanks for listening. You can find Frank Mandosa's Reels of Cinema here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reels-of-cinema/id1808320348 or here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dk8IJAQFCTRboG7wPEdJq You can find Frank Mandosa's Hollywood's Hidden Cost Podcast wherever you find your podcasts.
S4 · E27
August 7 · 1 hr 36 min
Compañeros (1970) with Fred Schaefer
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by film lover and author Fred Schaefer. Phillip then gives the general information about the movie with some trivia mixed in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two discuss this fun western. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Then they answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The King of Comedy (1982). Then Fred gives his recommendation; Obsession (2026). It's then time for Phillip to promote next week's episode when he will be joined by the host of Reels of Cinema Podcast, Frank Mandosa to discuss Play It Again, Sam (1972). Thanks for listening.
S4 · E26
July 31 · 1 hr 24 min
Eastern Condors (1987) with Antonio Palacios
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Podcast and Back 2 the Balcony Podcast. Phillip starts the show by reading off the general information about the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two discuss 1987's Eastern Condors. They have a great discussion. Phillip then asks the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Then they answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Wheels on Meals (1984). Antonio then gives some recommendations; High Risk (1981), Bless the Beasts & Children (1971), and Shoot to Kill (1988). It's then time for Phillip to promote next week's show when he will be joined once again by film lover and author Fred Schaefer for Companeros (1970). Thanks for listening.
S4 · E25
July 24 · 1 hr 57 min
Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) with Chip Reeves
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by his original co-host from when the podcast started, his cousin Chip Reeves. The two of them discuss what was a first watch for Chip, 1983's Lone Wolf McQuade. Phillip starts the show by reading off the general information about the movie with some trivia mixed in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Chip then start discussing the movie. It's a fun conversation. They then answer the question of whether they notice anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. It's then time to answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Trespass (1992). Chip recommends an older show that he started to watch; Justified. Then Phillip promotes next week's show when he will be joined by Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Podcast and Back 2 the Balcony to discuss 1987's Eastern Condors. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E24
July 17 · 1 hr 49 min
Cannon for Cordoba (1970) with Erik Clapp
On this video and/or audio episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by friend, movie lover, and the man who runs Cinema Force on YouTube and Instagram, Erik Clapp. The two start the show by talking about the general information about the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Erik talk about Cannon for Cordoba from 1970 directed by Paul Wendkos and starring George Peppard. (Erik actually has a video essay on the new blu-ray from Imprint films.) It's a great discussion. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything from the movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Phillip and Erik then talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Network (1976). Erik then recommends Masters of the Universe (2026). Phillip then promotes next week's show where he will be joined by the original co-host of the podcast and his cousin, Chip Reeves to talk about Lone Wolf McQuade (1983). Thanks for watching and/or listening.
S4 · E23
July 10 · 1 hr 12 min
Adios Gringo (1965) with Fred Schaefer
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by author and movie lover, Fred Schaefer to discuss 1965's Adios Gringo. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Fred start discussing this movie. It's a good conversation. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. It's then time to answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Heroes Shed No Tears (1984). Then Phillip promotes next week's episode where he will be joined by movie lover and the guy that runs Cinema Force on YouTube and Instagram, Erik Clapp for 1970's Cannon for Cordoba. Thanks for listening. Fred can be found on Twitter: https://x.com/Fcsnva?s=20 Check out Fred Schaefer on X. Life long movie buff. Reader of bad fiction and good history. Still loves comics after all this time. Delusional writer. Find his books on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/F.C.-Schaefer/author/B01MUHK3LM?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=be2ccab8-d600-4dfc-b0af-80224c37e058
S4 · E22
July 3 · 1 hr 24 min
Shaun of the Dead (2004) with Frank Mandosa
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by movie lover and host of Reels of Cinema podcast, Frank Mandosa. This is a first watch for Frank and they had a great conversation about the movie. Phillip starts by reading the general information about the movie with some pieces of trivia sprinkled throughout. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Frank discuss Edgar Wright's 2004 zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead. It's a great conversation. Phillip then asks if they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Then they answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Sid and Nancy (1986). Then Frank gives some recommendations of his own; Wet Paper Bag (2026), The Dummy Detective (2025), and ZombieCON Vol. 1 (2024). Phillip then mentions a British TV Mini Series from (2008) that involves zombies. Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by author and film lover Fred Schaefer to discuss 1965's Adios Gringo. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E21
June 26 · 1 hr 19 min
Nightwing (1979) with Jennifer Upton
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by movie lover, author, and host of the podcast The Cinema Junction, Jennifer Upton. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Jennifer begin discussing this movie. It's a fun conversation. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Phillip and Jennifer then answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Payback (1999). Jennifer recommends The Great Alligator (1979). Phillip then promotes the next week's show when he will be joined by movie lover and host of the podcast Reels of Cinema for 2004's Shaun of the Dead. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E20
June 19 · 2 hr 9 min
Police Story 3: Supercop AKA Supercop (1993) with Rob Papp
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by movie lover and 1/3 of the podcast The Cinemigos, Rob Papp to discuss 1993's Supercop. They start the podcast by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. They then start discussing this great Jackie Chan movie that really highlights Michelle Yeoh. This is fun movie and a really good discussion. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Phillip and Rob then individually rate the movie. They then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Larceny Inc. (1942). Rob then gives his recommendations; Save the Green Planet (2003), Juror #2 (2024), Cry Macho (2021), and Play Misty for Me (1971). Phillip then promotes next week's episode when he will be joined by film lover, author, and host of the podcast The Cinema Junction, Jennifer Upton to discuss 1979's Nightwing. Thanks for listening. Find Rob Papp's podcast, The Cinemigos on Apple podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cinemigos/id1707747804 or on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m1Ud6oRcvq29cpUwWphMN?si=8e1bd219d74749e2 Find the Cinemigos Letterboxd account here: https://boxd.it/8foLD
S4 · E19
June 12 · 2 hr 16 min
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) with Frank Mandosa
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by movie lover and host of the Reels of Cinema podcast. Phillip gives the general information about the movie with some trivia included. Then Phillip plays a Tarantino Talks about this movie. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Frank discuss this movie. Phillip then asks the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Then they answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Rififi (1955). Frank then recommends a movie; Plight (2023). Phillip then promotes next week's episode when he will be joined by one of three co-hosts of The Cinemigos podcast, for 1992's Supercop AKA Police Story 3: Supercop. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E18
June 5 · 47 min
Rough Night In Jericho (1967)
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is by himself covering the George Peppard starrer Rough Night In Jericho from 1967. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information with some trivia mixed in. It's the time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He then talks about all the great things in this movie. Then Phillip answers the question of what Tarantino might have liked from this movie, or used in a film. He then rates the movie. Phillip then answers whether he would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Then it's time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960). Phillip then promotes what is coming up next when he will joined by movie lover and host of Reels of Cinema podcast, Frank Mandosa, for them to discuss 1984's Once Upon a Time in America. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E17
May 29 · 1 hr 43 min
The Mephisto Waltz (1971) with Mike Justice
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Mike Justice. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two discuss 1971's The Mephisto Waltz starring Alan Alda and Jacqueline Bisset. This was a fun little interesting movie, and a great discussion. Then they answer the question of whether they notice anything from this movie that Tarantino might have like or used in a film. They then individually rate the film. Phillip and Mike then answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the week: Operation Crossbow (1965). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be by himself to talk about 1967's Rough Night in Jericho. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E16
May 22 · 1 hr 28 min
Hellgate (1952) with Fred Schaefer
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by author and movie lover Fred Schaefer, to discuss 1952's Hellgate. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two discuss this film and talk about history and other western movies. It's a great and fun conversation. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in the movie that Tarantino might of liked or used in a film. Then it's time to individually rate the movie. Phillip then asks the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Death Wish II (1982). Then Fred gives some movie recommendations; Project Hail Mary (2026), 28 Years Later (2026), 28 Years Later: Bone Temple (2026), and The Split (1968). Phillip then talks about what's coming up next week when he will be joined once again by Mike Justice to discuss 1971's The Mephisto Waltz. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E15
May 15 · 3 hr 10 min
California Split (1974) with Craig MacNeil
On this episode of the podcast, Phillip is joined once again by Craig MacNeil from the Craig and Friends Podcast and the Patreon of the same name. Phillip and Craig have a wonderful chat like always. Phillip starts by reading the general information, with some trivia thrown in, about California Split (1974). Phillip reads Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The conversations about this movie spark all kinds of different things, and it's a great discussion. It's then time to talk about whether they noticed anything from this movie, Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Then they answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Capricorn One (1977). Phillip and Craig then wrap everything up. Then Phillip talks about what's coming next week when he will be joined once again by Fred Schaefer to discuss 1952's Hellgate. Thanks for listening. You can find Craig's podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craig-friends/id1361582513 You can find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Byv1iVRr9BOrdsdV08vP8 You can find his patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends
S4 · E14
May 8 · 1 hr 56 min
Alien (1979) with Bill Van Ryn
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by Bill Van Ryn, the co-host of Drive-In Asylum on Facebook and YouTube, to discuss Ridley Scott's 1979 classic Alien. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Bill start discussing this movie, and it's a great one. They then answer the question of whether they notice anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Phillip and Bill then answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Doctor X (1932). Bill then gives his recommendation; Meatcleaver Massacre (1976). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined Craig MacNeil from Craig and Friends Podcast to discuss 1974's California Split. Thanks for listening. You can find Bill Van Ryn's Drive- In Asylum on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@GroovyDoom Bill's Groovy Doom Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GroovyDoom
S4 · E13
May 1 · 1 hr 57 min
Dead End Drive-In (1986) with Erik Clapp
On this episode, that was going to be a solo show, Phillip was joined at the last minute by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube and Instagram. They start the show by talking a little about the movie, and then Phillip plays a Tarantino Talks about Brian Trenchard-Smith. Phillip then reads the general information about the movie with maybe a little bit of trivia thrown in. It's then time to hear Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Erik start discussing this movie and some of Brian Trenchard-Smith's other directorial work. It's a very fun conversation. They answer the question of whether they notice anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Phillip then asks whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Boss (1956) (3.5 stars). Erik then gives a couple of recommendations; 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) (4.5 stars) and Pit Stop (1969) (4 stars). Then Phillip promotes next week's show, when he will be joined by Bill Van Ryn from Groovy Doom's Drive-In Asylum on YouTube and Facebook, for 1979's Alien. Thanks for listening.
S4 · E12
April 24 · 3 hr 30 min
The Beyond (1981) with Sam Panico
On this episode Phillip was joined once again by Sam Panico, the host of B and S about Movies Podcast and the co-host of Drive In Asylum on YouTube and Facebook. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie. After that Phillip and Sam talk about The Beyond as well as several other things. It always gets this way when Phillip and Sam get together. In between all this Phillip reads Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Later on they talk about whether they noticed anything from The Beyond that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They individually rate the movie. Then they answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week, and then Sam gives his recommendation; The Libertine (1968). It's then time for Phillip to promote next week's show when he will be by himself to talk about 1986's Dead End Drive-In. Sam's Website: https://bandsaboutmovies.com/ Sam's Podcast B and S about Movies is available wherever you get your podcasts. Bill and Sam's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GroovyDoom

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