Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
The secondary plot continues to explore the blossoming, yet awkward, relationship between the Revolutionary War ghost Isaac and his British rival/love interest Nigel.
In the (titled "The Tree" ), viewers are treated to a poignant blend of Lenape history, environmental activism, and the trademark comedic chaos of Woodstone Manor. This episode, which originally aired on October 20, 2022 , centers on Sasappis's desperate attempt to save a piece of his past from being leveled by the living. Episode Synopsis: The Battle for the Tree ghosts s02e04 ddc
. Jay, sensing the game is failing, gives a speech about how D&D is about "fellowship." He reminds them that they are a "party" in real life, stuck together for eternity. The Ending The ghosts rally. They ignore Pete’s rules and "homebrew" the ending. Isaac’s Paladin "diplomatically" negotiates with the dragon (mostly by talking about the American Revolution until the dragon falls asleep), and Alberta’s Rogue lands the killing blow with a "power ballad" from Trevor’s Bard. The episode ends with the ghosts sitting around the table, staring at the dice they can't touch, while Jay describes their victory. Tag: Sam finds Agarn the Trapper weeping while watching The secondary plot continues to explore the blossoming,
After a Woodstone B&B guest’s young son asks how each ghost died, the ghosts realize that rather than heroic. The episode flashes back to show the real, undignified moments of their deaths, contrasting with the dramatic stories they’d invented for themselves. Episode Synopsis: The Battle for the Tree