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Movie Microscope

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Nick Nunziata and Justin Waddell have been podcasting about movies since 2005 on CHUD.com and now in this weekly show discuss the little moments that make or break in the movies we all love and hate. Don’t be expecting cutting edge film criticism, just a whole lot of zooms as well as the various businesses, sequels, tattoos, and other assorted minutiae the boys would like to create for each film. Each episode ends with a different track from one of Nick's many bands.

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United States

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Nick Nunziata and Justin Waddell have been podcasting about movies since 2005 on CHUD.com and now in this weekly show discuss the little moments that make or break in the movies we all love and hate. Don’t be expecting cutting edge film criticism, just a whole lot of zooms as well as the various businesses, sequels, tattoos, and other assorted minutiae the boys would like to create for each film. Each episode ends with a different track from one of Nick's many bands.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Movie Microscope 346: Creepshow 2

2/26/2026
Nick and Justin lose it six times over three segments. Post show song: AMPULES, from the recent THE LUCKY NIGHTSICKS album RECOGNIZER (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:17:20

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Movie Microscope 345: Tron Ares

2/20/2026
Nick and Justin crumble down to junk after 30 minutes in the real world. Post show song: CUSHIONS BEFORE PINS, from the upcoming PKG album THE MOTHER (Nunziata, Robinson, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:30:27

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Movie Microscope: The 7 Most Killed Characters in Movies

2/13/2026
Nick and Justin launch the latest episode of the new Movie Microscope "regular" series of shows breaking from the show's formula. This one features the boys taking 7 Most Killed Characters in Movies. The ones where you just knew they were not coming to heal. This episode harkens back to the old show and don't be surprised if a few guests show up . Keywords: Best 7, Keyword, Wordkey, Keywordkeyword, Wordkeykeyword Post show song: 2 LANE BLACKTOP, from the upcoming WATERWEIRD album, ROAD SONGS (Nunziata, Murphy, Thigpen, Cunningham). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata, Micah Robinson, and John Makarewicz and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:04:04

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Movie Microscope 344: The Rift (1990)

2/4/2026
Nick and Justin get inundated with deep sea creeps. Post show song: POWERING, from the brand new THE LUCKY NIGHTSTICKS album RECOGNIZER (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:12:44

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Movie Microscope 343: Gotcha (1985)

1/30/2026
Nick and Justin catch one of them ass darts. Post show song: FADE ME OUT, from the recent BROWNWALL album POPPING A SQUAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz, Robinson). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:15:07

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Movie Microscope 342: Brightburn

1/22/2026
Nick and Justin turn their favorite blankets into murder masks. Post show song: PANTS, from the recent THE LUCKY NIGHTSICKS AND FRIENDS album HOMER 2 (Nunziata, Murphy, Wylie, Makarewicz, Robinson). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:23:22

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Movie Microscope 341: Timecop

1/16/2026
Nick and Justin gain scars now from watching this film then. Post show song: POST HISTORIC, from the upcoming BROWNWALL album BROWNWALL 7 (Nunziata, Murphy, Padula, Robinson). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:29:40

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Movie Microscope 340: Watchers (1988)

1/7/2026
Nick and Justin land hard in 2026 with a hugie featuring everything audiences needed back in the late 80's: A Corey, Dean R. Koontz, and a perfect plot. Post show song: LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE, from the upcoming THE LUCKY NIGHTSTICKS album RECOGNIZER (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:32:47

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Movie Microscope: We Give 7 Supporting Characters Their Own Movie

12/23/2025
Nick and Justin launch the latest episode of the new Movie Microscope "regular" series of shows breaking from the show's formula. This one features the boys taking 7 minor characters from films and giving them their own film. This episode harkens back to the old show and don't be surprised if a few guests show up . Keywords: Best 7, Keyword, Wordkey, Keywordkeyword, Wordkeykeyword Post show song: BIG MAN JAPAN, from the upcoming BROWNWALL album, POPPING A SQUAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Nunziata, Robinson, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata, Micah Robinson, and John Makarewicz and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:00:52:02

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Movie Microscope 339: Avatar the Way of Water

12/18/2025
Nick and Justin toast 2025 with a space whale brain juice cocktail. Post show song: TAKE IT TO THE HEAT, from the brand new THE WIZARD'S KEYS "reptile disco" album, WARM AND STYLISH WITH RONALD (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:20:08

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Movie Microscope 338: The Abyss

12/4/2025
Nick and Justin gaze into it. Post show song: THE POPE OF CHECKIN' SHIT OUT, from the upcoming BROWNWALL remakes album, POPPING A SQUAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Nunziata, Robinson, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:42:32

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Movie Microscope: We Erase 7 Films From History

11/26/2025
Nick and Justin launch the latest episode of the new Movie Microscope "regular" series of shows breaking from the show's formula. This one features the boys erasing 7 films from directors to improve the filmmakers career or for another reason. This episode harkens back to the old show and don't be surprised if a few guests show up . Keywords: Best 7, Keyword, Wordkey, Keywordkeyword, Wordkeykeyword Post show song: LONGRIB'S FAMILY REUNION, from the recent THE WIZARD'S KEYS album, TELLING CONSIDERABLY MORE LIES BY THE FIRE (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata, Micah Robinson, and John Makarewicz and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:00:53:39

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Movie Microscope 337: Deep Impact

11/20/2025
Nick and Justin hold tightly on the beach and await the best. Post show song: GOBBIN, from the upcoming BROWNWALL album, BROWNWALL 7 (Nunziata, Padula, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:29:49

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Movie Microscope: The 7 Best Film Debuts

11/12/2025
Nick and Justin launch the first episode of the new Movie Microscope "regular" episode. This one features the boys choosing their favorite 7 debuts in film. This episode harkens back to the old show and don't be surprised if a few guests show up . Keywords: Best 7, Keyword, Wordkey, Keywordkeyword, Wordkeykeyword Post show song: COLOURWAY, from the upcoming PKG album, THE MOTHER (Nunziata, Robinson, Makarewicz, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata, Micah Robinson, and John Makarewicz and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:00:44:26

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Movie Microscope: 336 Children of the Corn (1984)

11/7/2025
Nick and Justin walk behind the rows. Keywords: Linda Hamilton. John Franklin. Courtney Gains. Peter Horton. The Man in Blue. Corn. Horror. Stephen King. Owen King. Tabitha King. Martin Luther King. Job. Try Indeed. Post show song: RESTING SKINK FACE, from the upcoming THE WIZARD'S KEYS album, WARM AND STYLISH WITH RONALD (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:36:52

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Movie Microscope 335: The Faculty

10/30/2025
Nick and Justin also duplicate when you get them wet. Keywords: Shawn Hatosy. Jordana Brewster. Clea Duvall. Josh Hartnett. Robert Patrick. Laura Harris. Salma Hayek. Famke Janssen. Elijah Wood. Piper Laurie. Bebe Neuwirth. Usher. Robert Rodriguez. Horror. Science Fiction. 90's. Post show song: THE HIT POINTS SONG, from the brand new BROWNWALL album, FALLING DOWN THE STAIRS FOR FALL (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:22:10

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Movie Microscope 334: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

10/23/2025
Nick and Justin would trade their pod for these pods in a heartbeat. Keywords: Donald Sutherland. Brooke Adams. Jeff Goldblum. Apocalypse. Philip Kaufman. Science Fiction. Classic Film. Post show song: THE ANTHEM OF BIGBUDDY, from the brand new THE WIZARD'S KEYS album, TELLING CONSIDERABLY MORE LIES BY THE FIRE (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:20:51

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Movie Microscope 333: Nightbreed

10/17/2025
Nick and Justin are death, plain and simple. Speaking of plain and simple, Clive Barker as a director. Post show song: TIME TO EAT (SOME FRIES), from the upcoming BROWNWALL album, FALLING DOWN THE STAIRS FOR FALL (Nunziata, Murphy, Cunningham). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:44:51

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Movie Microscope 332: Play Dirty (2025)

10/9/2025
Nick and Justin go around and around about Shane Black's latest holiday-themed crime flick. But only one of them is in a Rivian. Post show song: HAND ME THAT HOSE, from the upcoming THE LUCKY NIGHTSTICKS album, RECOGNIZER (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:13:27

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Movie Microscope 331: 8mm

10/2/2025
Nick and Justin journal about getting snuffed out. Post show song: CAP'N MICRO, from the recent BROWNWALL remakes album, SUCKING THE SUMMER HEAT (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Duration:01:16:49