This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to kick off 2026 with a review of the first season of IT: Welcome to Derry. We also discuss some things Mitch has watched recently including the worst biopic he's seen and more.

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Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28

• Introducing Mitch - 03:15

• Screening in Indy - 23:56

Feature Review

• IT: Welcome to Derry (Season 1) - 24:59
• Spoiler - 58:36

• Closing the Ep - 2:03:16
• Patreon Clip - 2:05:33

Related Links

• 'It: Welcome to Derry' Hits 5.8 Million Viewers and 'I Love L.A.' Reaches 1 Million, Two Series Highs for HBO

• Mitch's Letterboxd
• Mitch's Writing on Midwest Film Journal
• My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• IT: Welcome to Derry Episode Reactions on Patreon
• Patreon Potpourri - 035 - "Awards Season 2025" - Splitsville (2025), Bob Trevino Likes It (2025), If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025), and The Perfect Neighbor (2025) - Nov 17-Dec 24, 2025
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• OV500 - 2025 Year in Review - Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats