Casting for Fun Podcast

Casting for Fun Podcast

di Albert Pineda
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off 40th Anniversary with Davis Bench and Nathan Wolfe
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of beloved 80's classic comedy, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, friends of the show Davis Bench and Nathan Wolfe both join me to discuss favorite scenes, interesting facts about the movie, the influence that the Ferris Bueller character has had on pop culture, and much more!
World Cup 2026 Recap Part 2 with Nick Turner
Part 2 of the World Cup 2026 recap sees Nick Turner and I discuss the exciting USA victory over Australia, the GOAT discussion between Messi and Ronaldo, stadiums across the land singing Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver, previewing the USMNT last group stage game against Turkey, and much more!
World Cup 2026 Recap Part 1 with Nick Turner
In the first episode recap of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, friend of the show Nick Turner returns to discuss the inspiring and exciting first game from the United States Men's National Team, including goals from Florian Belogun, the own goal by Paraguay, the reversed yellow card issued initially to the U.S. then reissued to Paraguay, and so much more! We also dive into highlights for some of the other games and get you ready for USA's big game against Australia.
Finishing 3rd Grade and TK with Avery and Liam Pineda
My kiddos Avery and Liam join me for our annual traditional end of school year episode to talk about their life highlights including game winning softball hits, learning piano, painting Super Mario Bros. themed masterpieces, what they learned from their teachers this past year, and so much more!
Nacho Libre 20th Anniversary with Joel Tibbett
The quirky, odd ball comedy with Jack Black, Nacho Libre, turns 20 this month and to celebrate, friend of the show Joel Tibbett returns to discuss our favorite scenes from the movie and how we quote the movie in our everyday lives! At the top of the show I briefly preview the 2026 World Cup and pay tribute to the recently departed Anthony Head (Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Nacho Libre talk with Joel starts at the 9:20 mark in case you want to skip ahead.
311 From Chaos 25th Anniversary with Derek Dupre and Nick Turner
On a special Friday episode of the show, good friends Derek Dupre and Nick Turner return to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 311's From Chaos album. We dive into this 311 classic, track by track, and discuss the famous music video for the song You Wouldn't Believe with Shaquille O'Neil and the infamous performance that Shaq did with the band for the KROQ Weenie Roast that same year, 2001. For the record, You Wouldn't Believe is my all time favorite 311 song!
Top Gun 40th Anniversary with Steven Cable and Brig Landmeier
Friend of the show Steven Cable and first time guest Brig Landmeier join me to celebrate the 40th anniversary of an 80's classic movie, Top Gun. We go over favorite scenes from the film and discuss interesting behind the scenes aspects such as the reshot romance scenes of Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis and the story of the aerobatic pilot Art Scholl who tragically lost his life during filming and so much more.
The Smiths the Queen is Dead 40th Anniversary with Nathan Wolfe and James Strong
Show regulars James Strong and Nathan Wolfe are on the podcast together for the first time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of an all time classic, the Queen is Dead by the Smiths. We go over all ten songs extensively and dive into why we love this band so much.
Where it All Began and Born to Kill Album Reviews with Danny Pineda
Doubling up for this week's episode of the show as my younger brother Danny and I review two albums recently released by bands we enjoy quite a bit: Iration and Social Distortion. There is a loose connection between the two albums that we go over during the episode. From the smooth reggae rock sounds of Iration to the hard hitting punk rock rifts of Social D, these are two new albums you should definitely check out.
A Knight's Tale 25th Anniversary with Brianne Frodsham and Kimmy and Nathan Cross
We're celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Heath Ledger classic movie A Knight's Tale on this week's episode of the podcast. Show regulars Kimmy and Nathan Cross and Brianne Frodsham join me to go over favorite scenes, the use of modern music in a medieval action/comedy movie, and much more. I do briefly discuss the passing of comic book legend Gerry Conway and the recently released trailer for Ted Lasso season 4 at the top of the show. A Knight's Tale convo begins around the 7:40 mark if you wish to skip ahead.
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