Here we go...again?!?

 I don't know what it is about Blogger that keeps drawing me back. Last year I attempted to make a "comeback" to the platform and that failed...miserably. I ended up heading back to my main website MindOfSmoothie.com. Guess what, that didn't last long either.

Could this be the TIME? For me each and every year beginning in the fall I reevaluate my content "stuff" from the current year to date and where I would like to be for the upcoming year. So far 2025 has been a dud for me. It is not that I didn't want to be active, I just didn't feel like it. I prioritized other things over making content (podcasts, YouTube videos, blog posts). And so here we are, halfway through September and nothing to show for it.

That has to change NOW! That is part of the reason for this post. I just have to do it. This may not be the greatest blog post in the history of blog posts, but it is better than nothing at all. I know that as with anything in life, showing up, being consistent, and putting in the work will yield huge results. With each post, podcast episode released, or video published they should get better and easier. And that is where I tend to fail, not only in this year, but in years past. I have mini streaks where I am releasing something and then stop and when it is time to jump back into it, it is like starting over. Consider this post day one of the start over.

Thanks for listening to me go on, probably not the first time, and vent. I really appreciate if you are a returning reader, viewer, listener, whatever the case may be. If this is the first time you stumbled across me or my content, welcome and I am glad you are here. Now let's build this thing and cruise on into 2026!

It's Still July and...AQUANOIDS!

Better late than never, right? Podcast episodes have been few and far between this summer. I really have no excuse but know that I am still working even if there is nothing to show for it. I guess I am taking a break. Thursday is the first day of August and with that I am sliding right into fall and spooky season. Expect things to pick up around here REAL SOON!

In keeping with tradition, I did release a 4th of July themed episode, and I use "4th of July themed" real loose. It takes place on 4th of July weekend and comes complete with stock footage of a 4th of July parade! What is this film you ask? None other than 2003 SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER Aquanoids! It certainly was no Uncle Sam.

I hope that you enjoy the episode, and thanks for sticking around! 

Halfway to Halloween Hang with the Hauntdermotts!

It's that time year again, it's Halfway to Halloween season! We are moving and grooving right along through 2024. Last week I had a chance to sit down with longtime friend and fellow content creator Kevin "Haundermott" and talk about the good old days of college life, horror movies, home haunts, and Halloween!

I hope you enjoy the latest and longest episode of the Mind of Smoothie podcast and stay tuned for the video version of this episode. I would love to start including more video elements in the upcoming future.

Enjoy the show!

The Death of Physical Media?

Is physical media dead (dying)? That seems to be the current hot topic amongst collectors these days. I would consider myself a collector of physical media, my wife prefers hoarder, so the thought of a future without physical media is intriguing to me. On this week's episode of the podcast, I take a look at the possible death of physical media and what the future of physical media might look like.

Thank you for taking a listen, now enjoy the show!

 

Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)

Happy Easter everyone! I apologize for the late post, but the latest episode of the Mind of Smoothie podcast is available NOW!

On this week's episode I take a look at the 1988 creature feature Critters 2: The Main Course. In keeping up with my holiday horror themed episodes, Critters 2 is loosely tied to the Easter holiday if only because it features an Easter egg hunt and a sheriff that dresses up as the Easter Bunny!

This was a first time watch for me, and boy was I not disappointed! I don't know why it took me this long to watch this movie as well as the first one! This week I am hoping to watch the remaining sequels, but something tells me that they may not hit exactly the same way as the first two did. We will have to see about that though!

Memories of Tomb Raider

The latest episode of the Mind of Smoothie podcast is not available. This week I reflect on some memories I have playing the original Tomb Raider game on the Sega Saturn! When I say memories, I mean vivid memories. These memories are so clear, it is almost like it was just yesterday. There are a lot of things that can evoke strong memories for me, but there is really nothing quite like this.

I hope that you enjoy this episode and let me know if there are any things that can evoke such memories for you. I definitely would love to hear them.

Enjoy the show.

Don't Call Me Lubdan!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May the luck of the Irish be upon you on this day and may the latest episode of the Mind of Smoothie podcast be in your earholes!

Okay that doesn't look right, but I do encourage you to give the latest episode a listen. Four years ago when I started this podcast my intentions were to follow-up the My Bloody Valentine episode with an episode on the 1993 cult classic Leprechaun, but there was a minor hiccup... THE PANDEMIC! Things began to shut down around here on the 13th and by the 18th of March I was working from home. And you all know the rest of that story.

I hope that you all have a good St. Patrick's Day and enjoy your day to be Irish. Drink some green beer, enjoy an Irish car bomb or two, and most importantly enjoy the show!

Stuff & Things From 25 Years Ago

 Good Evening!

I think the website is back online once again! It is going to be a work of progress at the moment, but something is better than nothing.

The latest release of the Mind of Smoothie podcast is available. On this episode I celebrate the 25th episode by looking at some things of importance to me from 25 years ago. I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for sticking around with the show through all of the ups and downs, and through all the extended breaks!

Ghostkeeper, it's a slow burn!

It's the New Year, so that means it's time for a new episode! This year I chose the 1981 film Ghostkeeper. This was a first time, maybe second watch for me and I understand why it has become sort of a cult classic.

Now sit back, relax, pop some popcorn or pour yourself your favorite bowl of cereal and enjoy the show!

Happy New Year!

 Happy New Year to all the friends of the Mind of Smoothie! 

For the past couple of years I released an episode of the Mind of Smoothie podcast on New Year's day. Unfortunately there is no episode today. But that doesn't mean that an episode isn't on it's way. 

Coming this Thursday a new episode will be released. On the next episode of the podcast we will be looking at the 1981 film Ghostkeeper!

I initially considered this film for last year's "New Year" selection but went with Bloody New Year instead. I will say that after re-watching this film again and watching a few other reviews about the film, I think I gained a deeper appreciation for it. I will say that it might not be for everyone, but I definitely think it is worth checking out at least one time.

I hope this little preview whet your appetite for the upcoming podcast. That's all your getting for now. I'll link the trailer below.

Ghostkeeper (1981) Trailer HD

New Home For the New Year!

 Happy New Year 2024! 

As you may have noticed things look a little different around here. At the end of January my site hosting plan expires, and I have chosen not to renew it. Since I decided to not renew with HostGator, I decided to come on over to old faithful (and free) Blogger.

I didn't see the need to invest in a hosting plan only to make a handful, less than a handful of posts a year. I don't want that to be the case in 2024.

I want 2024 for to be a year of growth and also experimentation. Trying things out, seeing what works. That has been my biggest problem over the years, failure to try. One of my key takeaways from 2023 was that I need to execute. If I just keep the ideas in my head and don't act on them, I will never no what will work and what doesn't. As cliche and Nike as it sounds, I just gotta do it. No matter what it is, a podcast, a YouTube video, a blog post, whatever it is I need to execute. 

Right now it is a little over and hour left in 2023. So as this year comes to a close I will enjoy my Rum and Coke and raise this glass to 2023, goodbye and good riddance. And I raise it one more to 2024 the year of The Mind of Smoothie!

Have a safe and happy 2024 🎉🎇