Heavy Metal Presents: Geoff Boucher's Mindspace

Heavy Metal Presents: Geoff Boucher's Mindspace

Author: Heavy Metal / DIGA Studios Language: English Episodes: 55
Step into Heavy Metal Presents: Geoff Boucher's Mindspace, a podcast that feels more like a series of late-night, behind-the-velvet-rope conversations than a formal interview show. For decades, Geoff Boucher has been the person asking the questions on some of pop culture's biggest stages, from moderating legendary Hall H panels at Comic-Con to sitting down with icons across film and television. That unique access and deep well of experience informs every episode. Here, the dynamic flips slightly-it's a collaborative exploration rather than a simple Q&A. Each week, Boucher is joined by notable creators, stars, and influencers, but the goal isn't just to recap a career. Instead, they wander through the fascinating back alleys of storytelling, unearthing details and anecdotes that rarely make it into official press tours. You'll hear never-told stories, deep-cut trivia, and genuine, meandering discussions that cover everything from blockbuster science fiction to niche artistic pursuits. The result is a consistently surprising dive into the ideas and passions that fuel our favorite entertainment. Produced in collaboration with Heavy Metal and DIGA Studios, this podcast is for anyone who believes the most interesting part of a story is often the one you haven't heard yet. It’s about the connective tissue between genres and the human moments behind the iconic work. Tune in for a thoughtful, engaging, and often revelatory look at the creative minds shaping the worlds we love to get lost in.
Episodes
Episode 44 - Tarzan Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:01
TARZAN takes over Mindspace in this episode commemorating Edgar Rice Burroughs' 146th birthday. Film historian, "Showbiz Sandbox" host, and friend of the show MICHAEL GILTZ swings back in to give us a crash course in Tar…
Episode 43 - Mike Kerr of Royal Blood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:30
Mindspace welcomes bassist and singer MIKE KERR to delve into Typhoons, the latest chart-topping album from the British rock duo Royal Blood. Kerr gives tips on how to recognize your moments of inspiration, as well as ho…
Episode 42 - Eddie Muller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:12
Nobody knows noir like EDDIE MULLER. The host of TCM's Noir Alley and the author of #1 Amazon bestseller DARK CITY: THE LOST WORLD OF FILM NOIR discusses the cinematic legacy of the iconic genre. Geoff Boucher and Eddie…
Episode 41 - Michael Giltz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:02
Arts-and-culture maven MICHAEL GILTZ stops by Mindspace in this incredible two-part episode. --- First and foremost, Michael and Geoff commemmorate the passing of acclaimed director Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon, The Ome…
Episode 40 - Ray Morton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:53
How do you write an empathetic film monster? RAY MORTON, writer and film historian, visits Mindspace to talk about "other" beings, from King Kong to aliens. Morton, a veteran script consultant and screenwriting guide, di…
Episode 39 - Matthew Robbins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:26
This June marks the 40th anniversary of dark fantasy classic Dragonslayer. Writer and director MATTHEW ROBBINS reminisces about making a fantasy film during the technological revolution of the 80s: battling camera breakd…
Episode 38 - Chris Strompolos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:45
As a kid in 1982, CHRIS STROMPOLOS set out to recreate Raiders of the Lost Ark, shot-for-shot, in his backyard. Now in his adulthood, Chris works in effects production and reflects on how his childhood project has become…
Episode 37 - Jordan Plosky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:49
What the heck is a ZOOP? Is it a cute alien blob? A unit fairies use for measurement? Well, you'd be wrong.... ZOOP is a new platform for comics crowdfunding, and creator JORDAN PLOSKY tells us why all comics fans should…
Episode 36 - Mike Rianda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:57
If your kids are too young to watch the Heavy Metal movie, wean them onto sci-fi with the new film The Mitchells vs. The Machines. Writer and director MIKE RIANDA discusses the plethora of sci-fi influences behind this i…
Episode 35 - Seth Green and Matt Senreich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:30
SETH GREEN and MATT SENREICH of Robot Chicken stop by Mindspace to talk about their upcoming "Archie" special on Adult Swim! Parody is a labor of love, and the Archie comics are no exception - Seth and Matt talk about th…