Best Kumail Podcasts (2024)

1
Kumail Nanjiani on Raiders of the Lost Ark 1:50:16

4d ago1:50:16

1:50:16

The very funny Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals, The Big Sick) kicks off The Spiel by talking about not only one of the best Steven Spielberg movies, but one of the flat out best movies ever made: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Kumail, Vespe, and Wampler dig through this supernatural action adventure masterpiece, pick their favorite moments, reveal some secretl…

1
Elijah Wood on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1:27:54

7h ago1:27:54

1:27:54

Elijah Wood, who is known as an actor, producer, DJ, and who also happens to be our boss here at The Spiel, joins Vespe and Wampler to discuss one of Steven Spielberg's most beloved films: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. There's so much ground to cover with this one, from the immaculate cast, the huge cultural impact, and the sheer amount of pure Steve…

1
Haley Joel Osment on A.I. 1:41:38

16h ago1:41:38

1:41:38

Haley Joel Osment is the star of Steven Spielberg's often misunderstood masterpiece A.I. - Artificial Intelligence and now he's on The Spiel to talk about what it was like working on that film as a mecha child on the hunt any possible path back home to his mother. You'll hear Osment discuss working with Spielberg, how the director almost picked Har…

1
Episode 0 53:37

4d ago53:37

53:37

Host Eric Vespe is joined by Spectrevision Radio head honchos Daniel Noah and Elijah Wood to discuss just what the hell you're in for with this show. You'll find out the backgrounds of the two hosts, the sad recent events that had a major impact on what The Spiel is going forward, what some of our favorite Spielberg joints are, and even get a previ…

1
You Might Like: Walkin' About! 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

Things feeling a bit much these days? Try Walkin' About on for size, our new podcast that's great for a laugh and a nice chill time. Join Allan McLeod as he moseys through the streets, trails, parks, and public spaces that shape our cities. From tranquil nature hikes and cemetery strolls, to urban exploration and bar crawls, come along with Allan a…

1
Movie Madness: Kill List (2011) 1:16:51

9M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Welcome to Movie Madness! Don’t be afraid to sound off with your movie takes. This epi features Marching into Madness, Wine Mom & LoveFailPanda introducing their thoughts on the 2013 film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Our main question leaving the movie - how predictable are these cult movies? Tap in and drop in, live or not, we want to know wh…

1
I Miss You 2:37

9M ago2:37

2:37

Not Enough Words, Give it a Listen. Love you & thanks for getting us this far you sweet souls. <3

1
Movie Madness: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) 1:05:00

12M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Welcome to Movie Madness! Don’t be afraid to sound off with your movie takes. This epi features Marching into Madness, Wine Mom & LoveFailPanda introducing their thoughts on the 2013 film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Our main question leaving the movie - Can Ben Stiller come back in this modern era with another hit directorial role? Tap in and…

1
Reflections on March Madness - Same Ish, Different Day Ep. 96 1:26:31

1y ago1:26:31

1:26:31

If you watching this because of basketball ... got you. Actually, we be reflecting on a marathon of content we recently completed which saw us truly test out our capacity of creators. This is our podcast - Same Ish, Different Day - where our crew gets down on a more personal level. Interested in more from us? be sure to check the linktree below bec…

1
Bad Times at the El Royale 🎞 Directed By: Drew Goddard - Movie Madness: Ep.5 1:31:13

1+ y ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Welcome to Movie Madness! Don’t be afraid to sound off with your movie takes.This epi features Marching into Madness, Wine Mom & LoveFailPanda introducing their thoughts on the 2018 film, Bad Times at the El Royale. Our main question leaving the movie - Is there any potential we get John Hamm in a lead role again?If you are looking to join in on th…

1
Ep.95: Keepin' it Freshly Squeezed 1:32:04

1+ y ago1:32:04

1:32:04

We finally got our Wine Mom Back! Thank you for the patience everyone as we integrated our variety of content across our platforms. This week, the crew talks about how they stay motivated and on top of the hustle no matter what your background is. Stick around for more content and check out our link tree below for more information! -- ABOUT MARCHIN…

1
Pitch Black 🎞 Directed By: David Twohy - Movie Madness: Ep.4 1:25:02

1+ y ago1:25:02

1:25:02

Welcome to Movie Madness! Don’t be afraid to sound off with your movie takes. This epi features Marching into Madness, Wine Mom & LoveFailPanda introducing their thoughts on the 2000 film, Pitch Black. Small content warning on this one y’all - LOTS of strobe lights to kick this movie off. Our main question leaving the movie - is there a world where…

1
The Big Sick 🎞 Written By: Kumail Nanjiani & Emily V. Gordon - Movie Madness: Ep.3 1:11:20

1+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

This epi features Marching into Madness & LoveFailPanda introducing their thoughts on the 2017 film, The Big Sick. Small content warning on this one y’all - ultimately though, the sense of humour should carry you through it. Our main question leaving the movie - is there an alternate universe where Raza becomes Kumail Nanjiani? If you are looking t…

1
Promising Young Woman 🎞 Dir. by. Emerald Fennell - Movie Madness: Ep.2 -Digital Movie Club 1:30:20

1+ y ago1:30:20

1:30:20

Welcome to Movie Madness! Don’t be afraid to sound off with your movie takes, we wanna hear em. This epi features Marching into Madness & LoveFailPanda introducing their thoughts on the 2020 film, Promising Young Woman. Biiiiig content warning on this one y’all - we started off this movie club with banger that challenges your perceptions in many wa…

1
Ep.94: A Strawberry Flavored 2023 1:34:07

1+ y ago1:34:07

1:34:07

The boys are back at it! We missed you and we missed the grind. You know we been at it - it ain't stopping any time soon. This week Raza & Bayley come back at you with some not-so-exciting news about Justin Roiland and questions about la costra nostra. To kick it off, we also send on some inside baseball about how the sauce is made. If you didn't h…

1
Movie Madness - Ep.1 The Premiere! 🎞 - Digital Movie Club 1:47:01

1+ y ago1:47:01

1:47:01

Welcome to Movie Madness! Our premiere episode of this new series features Marching into Madness & LoveFailPanda introducing what you can expect from this digital movie club while rambling on about some passions - for what - nearly 2 hours? If you are looking to join in on the madness - our next episode will #LiveStream on Mon, Jan 23rd & Fri, Jan …

1
Happy Holidays & Winter Updates! ❄ 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

26:40

Us again! Nice to see you. Hope you are doing well. Just dropping in to say hi to all yall and give an update on what our schedule is looking like for the next year! Stick around, cause as you can tell. We ain't giving up any time soon. -- WHAT IS SAME ISH, DIFFERENT DAY? -- The Internet Evolves Quickly. Join Us in the Madness as we March into it. …

1
Ep.93: Video Games in 2023 & Life Updates 1:06:41

1+ y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

I know, I know, we are being eclectic again. In this epi, we send you an update and our thoughts on the Video Game Awards for 2022 while we touch base on what we are excited for in the coming year. As we announced at the end of this episode, we are looking to add some variety to this audio platform too by bringing in one of our friends to engage wi…

1
Ep.92: Are You Worthy of a Biopic Yet? 1:19:09

1+ y ago1:19:09

1:19:09

This week, we take a break from the sh*tstorm news cycle to breakdown a different toxic & repeating situation - biopics as movies. It seems they can be made about anyone these days. The requirements are vague and the applications are not always flattering. How much is too much & where do we draw a line in order to ensure they are made to be truly i…

1
Ep. 91: Honey, Why Are There Ads in my Video Games? 1:47:36

1+ y ago1:47:36

1:47:36

DOUBLE FEATURE FOLKS. Listening to this epi now? There's one more launching fresh with it. Check it out! This week, we bring light to a festering issue in our daily lives - ads in everythang. Thing is, you can't avoid it whether you are in the real world or the virtual world. We bounce around alot today, and don't forget, we get to the news middway…

1
Ep. 90: Turbulent Times 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

DOUBLE FEATURE FOLKS. Listening to this epi now? There's one more launching fresh with it. Check it out! This week, we wanted to touch base on the experiences of travelling since the world changed. Honestly, overall, we didn't find it too bad. Also, Raza decides to spill his heart about masks and how they affect travelling. Stick around though as w…

1
Ep. 89: Which Type of Gaming is Best for You? 1:10:53

1+ y ago1:10:53

1:10:53

AHHH got you, Raza wanted a goofier title - "What Tickles Your Pickle When Gaming?" Either way, I think you got it. In this episode we break down the different formats of interaction you can have with gaming while trying to understand how this will influence the industry moving forward. Even if you aren't a gamer, it should help you get a better un…

1
Ep. 88: One's Music is Anothers' Cringe 1:20:53

1+ y ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Albeit off-schedule, we open up this week debating some musical tastes that may touch close to home for the millennials out there. Spicing it up with the critical addition of our news section, keep it tabs and drop some hints at any news stories you may want us to cover. Otherwise friends and family, we appreciate you. tap in and tune in. -- WHAT I…

1
Ep.87: Who Reviews the Reviewers? 1:30:42

1+ y ago1:30:42

1:30:42

FIRST OFF - sorry Bay bay is late editing this. So we in halloween costumes this time around and YOU WILL LIKE IT. Otherwise, we tapped into a topic which is a little critical of ourselves as journalists - the review game. Bay bay played the PR side of the fence on this topic and Razzy is one of them writers. Thanks for coming by another week. We m…

1
Ep.86: Terror-Tastic 'Tober - NEW FORMAT First Epi !!! :) 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

43:27

Welcome kids, first go at the new format. We are bringing you some of our news beat mixed with a traditional podcast. Bit of passion, while making this show more professional. Join us as we work out the kinks! Wine mom will be back from buying milk one of these days.... This week, we bring you some Halloween tales of spooky movies & how they influe…

1
The One the Boys Took-off to Reset - New Format Next Epi 8:54

2y ago8:54

8:54

Kids, Kids. Kids. Thanks for making it this far. If you new, subscribe and tune in next week. It's time to get it and march into the madness with us. New format, New Fun, Even Hotter. Lets go. -- WHAT IS SAME ISH, DIFFERENT DAY? -- The Internet Evolves Quickly. Join Us in Madness as we March Into it. You know best, it’s hard to keep up with the con…

1
Ep. 85: Thnks 4 The Memories - Halloween Edition 1:18:23

2y ago1:18:23

1:18:23

Last few episodes we have been focused on the big questions and causing you - as well as us - a bit of an existential crisis. This week, we go old-school by talking about childhood memories from halloween and giving you a classic storytelling pod. Join in on the warm vibes this week. You may hear the quality improving here from week-to-week. Actual…

1
Ep.84: Activist 4 Hire 1:01:04

2y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

The boys were in person again for this one and it was a great experience. The topics tho, a bit heavier. Dive in with us as we try to narrow in on the blurred line of activism. When are you being cringe? When are you doing too much? How do you appropriately engage with humans you want to learn from? All in all folks, we miss wine mom and we appreci…

1
Technical Difficulties - Be back next week kids :) | Sept. 30th, 2022 2:49

2y ago2:49

2:49

Sry kids, sometimes things happen. The actual audio says it all but we know we have had some committed supporters over time, and y'all are the real heroes here. Thank you for opening the door to us creating our passions and thank you for stopping by each week. Talk soon! <3

1
Ep.83: Queendom or The Queen? 1:25:15

2y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Well, the world stood still ... I think? That is what I am missing here. Was this important? Kidding aside, we discuss the realistic impacts of the Queen's reign over Canada and how we could possibly distance ourselves from the long-term impacts of a colonial empire. Phew, your brain tired yet? Mine is. Thanks for marching with us for another week.…

1
Ep.82: Can You Like At Least Pretend to be Normal...?

2y ago

—

This week, we wanted to discuss the nuances behind why influencer culture has been leading down a tricky path of mental health for many out there. We did get a bit stuck on Gabbi Hannah and how that specific tale became what it is now, but even if you aren't a tik tok gremlin - I think you may still find some value in the perspectives. Appreciate y…

1
Ep.81: Celebrity Killed the Youtube Star 59:07

2y ago59:07

59:07

This week, we spend time critically thinking about the effect of celebrity influencers in the creative space as a whole. It's a nuanced topic and we definitely don't have the answers but we'd like to think we brought some clarity to the situation. We may not have a marketing team, but we got a hope and a dream ... kinda? Welcome back to us recordin…

1
Ep.80: It's Not You, It's Me - Is Streaming Ruining TV or nah? 1:02:47

2y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Hey kids! first one back at it and we are so stoked to see how many of you have joined in. We decided to start off with some she-hulk inspired talks to see if we could wrap our heads around why content is becoming so repetitive. Also, wine mom decided to go on an adventure as we film, so welcome to on-the-go-audio. Otherwise, thank you as always fo…

1
August of Momentary Genius : A Special Epi Before Returning 56:35

2y ago56:35

56:35

We are back at it and we finally have our savior returned once again - Wine Mom. That said, like any good parent, she is only giving us 80% of her attention. Join us for a casual round of laughs & ponderings before we get back into the swing of things. Trust us kids, we said long-haul, so hope you didn't miss us too much. Keep it locked, cause we g…

1
Super Special Summer Special - The boys are out of town 45:54

2y ago45:54

45:54

This week was our first test of what it would be like to record if traveling. Also, YES that is a frog you hear in the background and YES he does guard the entrance to Bayley's Grandmother's Restaurant. Also Wine Mom ain't around to carry us this episode, but fear not, she hasn't told us she's going to the store for some milk just yet... More impor…

1
School's Out for Summer - Vacations & Updates Notice 2:25

2y ago2:25

2:25

Hey Everyone! First off, we appreciate each of you who stop by each week. There is a whole wide world of content out there and we are very grateful for those who do support our odd ventures. Secondly, we are being human and taking a bit of a breather. Bayley is going on vacation and so is Raza. Wine mom also deserves to chill out because babysittin…

1
Ep. 79: How to be Holier Than Thou ... 57:27

2y ago57:27

57:27

Branching off of last week we wanted to touch base on more personal approaches to manipulating people around you. Micro-celebs are the one who use their para-social relationships in ways that could be perceived as intentionally moreso than those of mega-stardom. It's a trip to say the least, whether you know alot about this subject or not - we hope…

1
Ep.78: Crossing the Aisle or Something Like That. . . 1:21:54

2y ago1:21:54

1:21:54

It is tough to have tough convos but sometimes you need to sit down and face them demons together. As you learn in this episode, clearly the spread of us have different approaches to this but I hope you can take a grain of knowledge from each of them. Also fam, if you live in Canada, you know how hard it was for me to get this one out. Jeeeeezus. E…

1
Ep.77: Hollyweird - How to control public image through a fanbase. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1:00:21

2y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Following up on the discussion from last week, we wanted to sink our teeth into the how of using your fanbase to shield your public image. Times are weird outside, as para-social relationships grow and the traditional fame of hollywood slowly dies - what comes next? Stick around if you like analysis on this level because we here weekly. -- WHAT IS …

1
Ep.76: What's in Hollywood's Water? 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

We've talked about alot of things on this show now, and you know we get deep about everything. Today, we dove into the "why" of these brain-washed celebs. Cults, manipulation & finding a sense of belonging in exclusive subcultures are the name of the game today. Thanks for coming through another week, you'll catch nice changes coming to this show s…

1
Ep.75: The Flash Crisis & Celebrity Power-Tripping 1:11:05

2y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

A flashpoint is upon us and we breakdown what is coming for Ezra Miller. More importantly, we break down why this seems to be a trend with celebrity's. Okay, we aren't experts but we like to think our objective thoughts may help you spark some thought as to why these people are power-tripping so heavily. Also, an advanced apologies for a misuse of …

1
Ep.74: Time is What You Make It 1:02:49

2y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Coming out of these tumultuous times, it's gotta be fair to say that everyone has evaluated their time management skills. Join us to listen to just how some normal people handle the pressure of daily life, and you know what, stick around to join in on the convo. -- WHAT IS SAME ISH, DIFFERENT DAY? -- This podcast is for people like us - the multi-f…

1
Ep.73: Odd Jobbies Don't Grow on Trees 1:26:29

2y ago1:26:29

1:26:29

Alright, so things get a bit off the rails today. But, that's a good metaphor for a healthy career or something like that ... right? Appreciate y'all. Have fun and get a good look at the crew's personality in this episode. -- WHAT IS SAME ISH, DIFFERENT DAY? -- This podcast is for people like us - the multi-faceted oddballs of this world. If you ar…

1
Ep.72: The Rise of the Giga Chad 1:38:54

2y ago1:38:54

1:38:54

As society becomes more polarized, outlets on both sides of the spectrum seem to be popping off. Today, we go off about why we think we are a high-value podcast and get real with the feelings. Join us as we enter the madness that is the giga chad and the world of bro-casts. -- WHAT IS SAME ISH, DIFFERENT DAY? -- This podcast is for people like us -…

1
Ep.71: Tit-for-Tattoo 48:25

2y ago48:25

48:25

This week, we debate if wine mom is a certified bada$$ or not. Or actually, we discuss tattoos - what they mean to us and our philosophies behind getting inked. Either way, you already know we had a few contradictory opinion. Thanks for coming through each week kids. We appreciate you and we got hot upgrades in the oven coming for all yall. -- WHAT…

1
Ep. 70: Is Marvel Fatigue Real? 1:18:24

2y ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Get in for the hot takes, one of us are quite passionate about why Marvel is horrible. Needless to say it gets spicy, so bring some milk. Oh and you hear those sound effects midway through recording? Join us on Twitch when we record the pod live every week. Good luck not raging at the end of the next avengers film. -- WHAT IS SAME ISH, DIFFERENT DA…

1
Ep. 69: Getting Serviced by Games as a Service 55:41

2y ago55:41

55:41

Now, even if you aren't a sweaty gamer, you are familiar with this topic. Think about Netflix & Amazon Prime - would you want to pay a premium to watch a movie after paying your monthly subscription fee? In some cases - it means a great system where you get a product that is always growing and evolving. In others - you get a half finished product w…

1
Quick Delay This Week <3 - May 05 2022 0:53

2y ago0:53

0:53

Hey Kids! Bayley mis-managed his move and Raza had to celebrate a holy month, We did record this week but didn't do it live on Twitch, so bare with us. Full Episode Post will be coming for Monday May 9th.

1
Ep. 68: The House That Netflix Built 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

We back from break kiddos! Honestly, we are excited to get back too it too. Boomers & Zoomers alike been heard about this issue. Netflix - will it survive the next era of digital streaming? Eh, well at least join us as we debate what we think about it. & if you haven't hit up that twitch stream fam. -- WHAT IS SAME ISH, DIFFERENT DAY? -- This podca…

1
Ep. 67: How Much Influence Does a Celebrity Influencer Have? 57:24

2+ y ago57:24

57:24

Nowadays, that blue check mark can be more valuable than a CV. But, should these same folks be able to influence the life of your everyday human? It's a tough Q and we def don't have the answer, but its important we explore these questions. Thanks for joining us on our disjointed journeys. We appreciate you. Break next week for the podcast, just on…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Kumail Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide