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Jan. 21, 2026

Star Trek Novel Reviews: The Entophy Effect | Yesterday's Son

OUR PHASERS SET TO STUN CREW HAS SOME READING SUGGESTIONS FOR WHEN YOU'RE AWAY FROM THE BRIDGE  Over the last fifty years, Star Trek has brought us hundreds of novels and novellas,representing one of the largest and most enduring tie-in fictio…
Jan. 21, 2026

Phasers Set To Stun: Starfleet Academy Episode 1. Kids These Days | Episode 2. Beta Test

On Phasers Set To Stun , we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and much more! This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting ...
Jan. 18, 2026

Ron Howard - The Da Vinci Code

Jeff and Amber debate the merits of pandering to the audience, puzzles, and Tom Hanks' performance in Ron Howard's 2006 film adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel The DaVinci Code ! Check out our NEW YouTube Channel an...
Jan. 15, 2026

The Music of John Carpenter: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

It's John Carpenter's birthday! Wayne, Jeff, and David are celebrating by sharing their Top 5 Favorite John Carpenter scores. Will all of your favorites make the list? Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If y...
Jan. 11, 2026

Wes Anderson - The Royal Tenenbaums

Jeff and Amber discuss the brilliance of Wes Anderson, as they analyze his incredible taste in music, his ability to draw star power to his ensemble casts, and why Gene Hackman was so unhappy in the 2001 quirky, melodramatic ...
Jan. 7, 2026

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season Seven

On Phasers Set To Stun , we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and much more! Our popular "Starter Treks" mini-series is back with a look at Deep Space Ni...

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Jan. 21, 2026

Star Trek Novel Reviews: The Entophy Effect | Yesterday's Son

OUR PHASERS SET TO STUN CREW HAS SOME READING SUGGESTIONS FOR WHEN YOU'RE AWAY FROM THE BRIDGE  Over the last fifty years, Star Trek has brought us hundreds of novels and novellas,representing one of the largest and most enduring tie-in fictio…

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Nov. 26, 2025

Star Trek Novel Reviews: Star Trek: The Motion Picture - A Novel | We…

OUR PHASERS SET TO STUN CREW HAS SOME READING SUGGESTIONS FOR WHEN YOU'RE AWAY FROM THE BRIDGE   Over the last fifty years, Star Trek has brought us hundreds of novels and novellas,representing one of the largest and most enduring tie-in fict…

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Nov. 19, 2025

Frankenstein (2025) Review: Spoiler-Free

GUILLERMO DEL TORO GIVES NEW LIFE TO A CLASSIC TALE OF MAN AND MONSTER. Review by Angela D. Norris There are few well-known artistic persons in modern times that I fully entrust reimagining a beloved classic: Guillermo del Toro is one of those rar…

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About the Hosts

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Jeff Johnson

Producer | Co-Host

Jeff Johnson is the Co-Creator, Producer, and Co-Host of the A Film By... podcast. Additionally, he leads the lively conversations on the limited series "1986," "1976," and the spoiler-free reviews of "Back to the Box Office." Jeff is a worthy opponent at 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon, citing his days working for Suncoast Motion Picture Co. as "higher learning." His favorite films of all time include "Casablanca," "Rocky," and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." His favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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David Burns

Co-Host

David Burns is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast. Additionally, he co-hosts our limited "A Film at 45" series, our Star Trek-themed "Phasers Set To Stun" series, and our "Back to the Box Office" reviews. David has been heavily featured on several other limited series, including "1986" and "1976." David is a professional photographer and filmmaker. While "Harvey" is his all-time favorite film, Steven Spielberg is his favorite director.

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Scott V. Hoffman

Co-Host

Scott Hoffman is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast, and can be heard offering his sharp, often comedic, insight on many of our limited "1986" episodes. He is the Co-Host of our limited "A Film at 45" series, and regularly features on several of other series, including our Star Trek-themed "Phasers Set To Stun." He is an advocate for imaginative storytelling, with a passion for stage and screen puppetry, comics, and animation. "Back to the Future," "The Iron Giant," and "Hot Fuzz" are among his favorite films. His favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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Wayne Whited

Co-Host

Wayne Whited is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast. His expertise on Star Trek has been highly beneficial on our Star Trek-themed series "Phasers Set To Stun," which he co-hosts. He is a writer and Executive Producer for Historical Productions Inc. and has an endearing interest in comic conventions; a passion he recently renewed and shares with several team members. Wayne lists "The Black Hole," "E.T.," and "The Empire Strikes Back" among his favorite films, but is quick to remind us that his preference is television. He counts "Star Trek," "Amazing Stories," and "Doctor Who" as personal favorites. Wayne's favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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Andrew Blakley

Featured Talent

Andrew Blakley is a member of the A Film By... team, and as our "in-house" expert on 1986 movies, he is prominently featured in our limited "1986" series. He has contributed to numerous episodes on our Patreon, and has several guest spots on other podcasts. As Owner and Roaster of Black Key Coffee, he provides the ideal beverage to enjoy while listening to your favorite podcast. Andrew lists "The Princess Bride," "Jaws," and "Aliens" among his favorite films. His favorite directors are Danny Boyle and Martin McDonagh.

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Amber Lewis

Featured Talent

Amber Lewis is a member of the A Film By... team. Listeners quickly gravitated to her witty banter and feisty comebacks, earning her the nickname "The Voice of Reason." In addition to being featured on our main show, she has appeared numerous times on our various limited series, as well as our exclusive episodes on Patreon. Amber counts "Alien," "Notorious," and "Superman: The Movie" among her favorite films. Her favorite director is Christopher Nolan.

Reviews

A binge-worthy podcast

"The guys at the equally awesome Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast first pointed me toward A Film By .., and I’m so glad they did. Every episode features Jeff, Brad, and others engaging in a detaile…"

Big Buck Robely | Jan. 10, 2023

Bringing it to ya!

"Brad and Jeff have the knowledge and the humor! Remember your faves with them, if you know what’s good for ya!"

DerDaNicoleBe | Dec. 19, 2022

Great podcast!

"Amazing podcast with some very good limited series as well. The ‘86 and films at 40 series have been great to relive all those movies from my childhood and the new Strange New Wednesdays pairs well w…"

LTL,FTR | Aug. 3, 2023