The Shame List Picture Show
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
The Shame List Picture Show is a podcast that connects movie-loving filmmakers and close friends Michael Viers and, until early 2023, Nick Richards. The show began with their discussions about their "shame lists"—films they felt they should have seen but hadn’t. Since Nick's departure, Michael has continued the podcast, now featuring guests from all walks of life on each episode to discuss films from their own shame lists. Tune in to hear Michael and his diverse guests explore a wide variety of important and intriguing movies, sharing their unique perspectives and insights along the way.
Episodes
- Discussion of Film Criticism feat. Jason Hillman
Michael hosts Jason Hillman to discuss the current state of online film discourse, the ongoing need for film criticism, and avoiding insular viewing habits, referencing recent Academy Awards and specific film discussions.
- The Shame List Picture Show
The Shame List Picture Show, hosted by Michael Viers, features discussions about films from personal 'shame lists.' Initially co-hosted with Nick Richards, the podcast now includes guests from various backgrounds sharing their perspectives…
- The Godfather Part II feat. Nick Richards
On The Shame List Picture Show, Michael and co-creator Nick Richards discuss The Godfather Part II. They examine the sequel's story changes, new characters, and Michael's development, debating if a sequel can be better than the original.
- Harold and Maude feat. Robyn Ehrlich-Mai
Robyn Ehrlich-Mai joins The Shame List Picture Show to discuss the film Harold and Maude, touching on other Hal Ashby works and her role as Communications & Public Relations Coordinator for MKE Film.
- BONUS EPISODE: Cage is the Rage #3
This bonus episode from The Shame List Picture Show archives revisits "Cage is the Rage." Michael and Amanda discuss Nicolas Cage films The Cotton Club (1984), Birdy (1984), and Renfield (2023).
- Clueless feat. Millie De Chirico
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show . This week, Michael is joined by the incredible Millie De Chirico. Millie is a renowned film programmer and the former Chief Programmer for TCM Underground on Turner Clas…
- The Hudsucker Proxy feat. Austin Proctor
Hello, and welcome to another exciting episode of the Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, Michael is joined by the wonderful Austin Proctor, who is not only the editor of this fine podcast but also the host of the incredible horror-t…
- Godzilla Minus One feat. Ryan Verrill
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! Today, we’re joined by Ryan Verrill of the Physical Media Advocate, Someone’s Favorite Productions (our network), and most recently Antenna Releasing, to discuss Godzilla…
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture feat. Nick Richards
Hello and welcome to our first episode of Season 10, which also happens to be our 200th episode. SLPS co-creator Nick Richards joins Michael to discuss Star Trek: The Motion Picture . Star Trek has been a very important franchise throughou…
- Christmas Movies feat. Alonso Duralde
Hello and welcome to our annual Christmas celebration of The Shame List Picture Show. A Christmas episode has been a tradition since the show’s very first season, and Nick and Michael both felt it was important to keep that tradition alive…
- Frankenstein feat. Jason Hillman
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show. Today, Jason Hillman returns to the pod to talk Frankenstein — not just Guillermo del Toro’s latest opus, but the monster and myth across its many adaptations. Michael an…
- The Grifters feat. Mack Bates
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. Today, I’m joined by journalist, critic, and actor Mack Bates to talk about Stephen Frears’ neo-noir classic The Grifters. In this episode, we dig into the incredible che…
- Hooptober XII feat. Amanda Viers
Welcome back to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This time, Michael is joined by his life partner, Amanda Viers, to discuss all things Hooptober. Hooptober, for those unfamiliar, is a horror-themed movie-watching challenge i…
- The Others feat. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. Today, I’m joined by comedian, filmmaker, and host of the long-running podcast It’s Always Halloween, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. Lucé’s deep love for classic horror and appreciation for the macabre ma…
- One Battle After Another feat. Jason Hillman
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by photographer/filmmaker/renaissance man and returning guest Jason Hillman to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Jason and I de…
- John Waters Double Feature feat. Nick Richards
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by Nick Richards, former co-host of the show. After a recent meeting with John Waters, Nick and I decided it was the perfect time to sit down for a Waters double feat…
- To Catch a Thief feat. Ross Bigley
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by Ross Bigley, filmmaker and founder of the Milwaukee Short Film Festival. Ross has been a part of Milwaukee’s film community for years, both through his own work an…
- Bobby Deerfield feat. Derek Pfister
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by Derek Pfister, an award-winning Milwaukee-based cinematographer, editor, and founder of Chair on Stair Films. With over 20 years behind the camera, Derek’s…
- Romeo + Juliet feat. Jason Hillman
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by a very special guest: Jason Hillman. Jason is a photographer, writer, comedian, and longtime friend of the show who’s stepping back into the guest chair to…
- The Silence of the Lambs feat. Lynne Fraser
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by a very special guest: Lynne Fraser. Not only is Lynne the founder of the video company Ski Team, but she’s also the lucky winner of a guest spot on this ver…
- The Shawshank Redemption feat. Robyn Ehrlich
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, we’re cracking open The Shawshank Redemption, and we’re thrilled to be joined by the thoughtful and passionate Robyn Ehrlich. Those who tuned into our Waiting for Guffman episod…
- Milwaukee Film Festival 2025
Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, Michael is joined by his beautiful and talented wife, Amanda, to discuss their coverage of the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival. The festival was an incredible two-wee…
- THE OMEN feat. Cait Dohmeier
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, we’re diving deep into The Omen, joined by the insightful Cait Dohmeier. Cait brings more than just fandom to the table. With a BA in History and Religious Studies from Alverno…
- Severin Films with David Gregory
Hello and welcome to another fabulous episode of The Shame List Picture Show! Today, we won’t be deep diving into a particular film, but we do have a fantastic guest: David Gregory. David is a filmmaker, film historian, and one of the foun…
- Whiplash feat. Austin Proctor
Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, we’re joined by Austin Proctor, the host of the podcasts Frightmares and All Juice, No Gin, and our editor and executive producer. We're excited to have Austin back to c…
- Blood Beat feat. Susan Kerns
Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, we have a very special guest, Susan Kerns, joining Michael to discuss Fabrice-Ange Zaphirato's Blood Beat. In addition to diving into this wild and fascinating film, we'…
- Waiting for Guffman feat. Robyn Ehrlich
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This time, we're diving into Christopher Guest's Waiting for Guffman with our special guest, Robyn Ehrlich, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator at Milwaukee Fi…
- Interview with Phil Hopkins of Film Masters
Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, I’m joined by Phil Hopkins, a renowned film archivist and the president of the boutique physical media label Film Masters. We discuss a variety of exciting to…
- Rocky II feat. Austin Proctor
Welcome to Season 9 of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, we’re diving into Sylvester Stallone’s electrifying sequel Rocky II. Joining me is Austin Proctor. Many of you know him from Frightmares and his past guest appearances on…
- Scrooged feat. Kyle Arpke & Nick Richards
Join us for a special Christmas episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we explore the 1988 classic Scrooged, a unique take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Our guests this time are Kyle Arpke, filmmaker and nature photographer, an…
- The Greatest Show on Earth feat. Derek St. Holmes Esq.
Step right up and join us for a dive into The Greatest Show on Earth, Cecil B. DeMille’s over-the-top circus epic, in this special episode of The Shame List Picture Show. We’re thrilled to welcome back Derek St. Holmes Esq., professional w…
- The Crow (1994) feat. Austin Proctor and Jason Hillman
This week on The Shame List Picture Show, we’re plunging into the haunting world of The Crow! Host Michael Viers is joined by Austin Proctor of the Frightmares Podcast and comedian, photographer, and cinephile Jason Hillman of LMNHILL Stud…
- Chris Gruber of Catacombs Media
Welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show! This week, host Michael Viers is joined by Chris Gruber, founder of Catacombs Media, for a deep dive into the world of physical media and VHS collecting. Chris shares his passion f…
- Tank Girl feat. Susan Kerns
Join us for another exciting episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we take a deep dive into the anarchic world of Tank Girl! This week, host Michael Viers is joined by Dr. Susan Kerns, a noted scholar and essayist, to discuss the cult…
- Interview with Sav Rodgers (Director of Chasing Chasing Amy)
Join us for another episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we dive into the world of filmmaker Sav Rodgers and his acclaimed documentary, CHASING CHASING AMY! This week, host Michael Viers sits down with Sav to explore the intricacies o…
- Punch-Drunk Love feat. Jason Hillman
Join us in this episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we unravel the whimsical yet poignant world of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Punch-Drunk Love! We’re excited to welcome the multi-talented photographer, comedian, and podcaster Jason Hillm…
- Little Darlings feat. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Join us in this episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we dive into the seemingly forgotten world of LITTLE DARLINGS! We're thrilled to welcome comedian, filmmaker, and host of the beloved podcast It's Always Halloween, Lucé Tomlin-Bren…
- Heartburn feat. Mack Bates
On this episode of The Shame List Picture Show, host Michael Viers dives deep into Mike Nichols' acclaimed film Heartburn , a sharp and poignant exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of relationships. Joining him is the talen…
- Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein feat. Oscarbate + Matt Harding of Severin
Get ready for a spine-tingling episode of the Shame List Picture Show! Host Michael Viers is joined by an extraordinary lineup of guests to explore the cult classic DRACULA, PRISONER OF FRANKENSTEIN, directed by the iconic Jess Franco. Joi…
- Chinatown feat. Steve Cuff
On this week's episode of The Shame List Picture Show, Michael Viers is joined by Steve Cuff of the podcast Optimism Vaccine for a deep dive into the classic film CHINATOWN. They unravel the twists and turns of Roman Polanski’s neo-noir ma…
- Blade Runner feat. Nick Richards
On this episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by SLPS co-creator Nick Richards to discuss Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece BLADE RUNNER. On this episode, we talk about dystopian sci-fi, how hard it is to write fiction…
- The Searchers feat. Joe Randazzo
Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show, where the podcaster, screenwriter, and cinephile Joe Randazzo joins Michael. Joe and Michael had the honor of working with Troma Entertainment early on in their careers. On today's…
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story feat. Katie Kadaver & Austin Proctor
On today's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by two special guests. First up, from Grindhouse Tease and the VHS Vault Podcast, we have Milwaukee's premiere Tromette Katie Kadaver. However, that's not all as we have…
- The Ballad of Little Jo feat. Maggie Greenwald
Hello and welcome to another exciting episode of the show. On this extra special episode, Michael is joined by filmmaker Maggie Greenwald. While she's known for her film, THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO, Greenwald has stacked up an impressive resu…
- Milwaukee Film Festival 2024 Pt 2 feat. Amanda Viers
On this week's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by Amanda Viers to discuss their time at the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. This is part 2 of their MKE Film Fest adventure. They discuss screenings of the following f…
- Milwaukee Film Festival 2024 Pt 1 feat. Amanda Viers
On this week's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by Amanda Viers to discuss their time at the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. They also discuss screenings of the following films: – ENDLESS CALLS FOR FAME (Olivia Seraf…
- Smithereens feat. Susan Kerns
On today's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is being joined by Susan Kerns, who just edited and contributed to the book "ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman". Michael and Susan tackle Seidelman's first feature film, SMITHE…
- Frankenstein and Me feat. Robert Tinnell
On today's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by filmmaker Robert Tinnell to discuss the film FRANKENSTEIN AND ME and his interesting career. During this conversation, they discuss Tinnell's time in film school, prod…
- Footloose Double Feature feat. Amanda Viers
On today's episode of the SLPS, Michael is joined by his beautiful and talented wife, Amanda Viers, to discuss the Kevin Bacon classic, FOOTLOOSE, directed by Herbert Ross from 1984, as well as the MTV remake directed by Craig Brewer from…
- Dracula vs. Frankenstein feat. Matt Harding
On today's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by "Regional Warrior" of Severin Films, Matt Harding. On top of handling a lot of the Severin events and being an English teacher, Matt is a passionate cinephile and pers…