Hosted by John Robert Joseph Sellmeyer · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 106 episodes
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Welcome to a podcast powered by curiosity, caffeine, and the occasional existential crisis. Most episodes are interviews with interesting people who teach me something new—sometimes surprising, sometimes profound, always human. Other times, it’s just me, thinking out loud about whatever’s been rattling around in my brain lately. It’s part conversation, part observation, and part “how did we end up here?” If you like honest chats, unexpected turns, and the feeling of learning something without realizing it, you’re in the right place. No niche—just stories, thoughts, and wondering out loud.
John Robert Joseph Sellmeyer hosts Because I'm John Sellmeyer, a society show with 106 episodes published.
Oscars 2026 Recap: Michael B. Jordan, PTA’s Big Win, and a Dark Twist The 98th Academy Awards are officially in the books, and we are breaking down every viral moment, from Conan O’Brien’s opening parody of Weapons to th
Podcast Summary: Autism in Film, TV, and Pop Culture In this episode of "Because I'm John Sellmeyer," John sits down with his lifelong friend Reese to dive deep into the world of autism representation in media. John and
In this episode of Because I’m John Sellmeyer , John and his beautiful wife Alondra reunite behind the mic for a deep dive into the cultural phenomenon that was Super Bowl 60 . While the game itself—a Seahawks vs. Patrio
Episode Summary: Grab a brown blanket and a blueberry spinach smoothie—we’re officially one week into 2026! Today, Johnny and his "extravagant" wife Alondra dive deep into the fallout of the Stranger Things season finale
Because I'm John Sellmeyer: Holiday Chaos, FNaF 2, and Wally World Jokes (Feat. Alondra) Get ready for some hilarious holiday chat as John Sellmeyer welcomes his beautiful wife, Alondra , back to the mic! In this episode
"Till death do us part" takes on a whole new meaning. This week, we're reviewing Ready or Not, the 2019 horror-comedy hit from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett! We follow Grace (Samara Weaving), a bride
Abandoned Minds: A Review of Session 9 Welcome to an hour of escalating dread as we unpack Brad Anderson's 2001 minimalist masterpiece, Session 9 . Shot on location in the chilling, decaying halls of the real Danvers Sta
NO! NOT THE BEES! A Celebration of The Wicker Man (2006) Forget folk songs and subtle dread. Grab your bear suit and prepare for an hour of pure Cage Rage as we dive into the hilariously disastrous and undeniably iconic
Get off the ground! Join us as we grab some rocks, load the elephant guns, and dissect one of the best monster movies and purest examples of a horror-comedy hybrid: Ron Underwood's 1990 cult classic, Tremors . In the tin
From Splatter to Middle-earth: A Review of Peter Jackson's Dead Alive Before the epic battles of Middle-earth, there was the ultimate suburban bloodbath. Join us as we explore the early, gloriously gross work of Oscar-wi
Say His Name: Deconstructing the Original Candyman Description: Never say it five times. Never look in the mirror. This week, we plunge the hook deep into the haunting, visceral, and socio-politically charged horror of t
"No More Mr. Nice Guy!" Wes Craven's Shocker Hits the Airwaves Description: Plug in and prepare for a massive power surge! This week, we're dissecting Wes Craven's electrifying, over-the-top 1989 slasher, Shocker , a glo
Description: Welcome to the ultimate house of horrors—and it's a commentary on class warfare! This week, we lock ourselves inside the labyrinthine mansion of the Robeson family for Wes Craven's wildly satirical and deepl
Beyond the Veil: Deconstructing Nicole Kidman's The Others Description: Step out of the sun and into the permanent shadows of a remote Jersey manor. This week, we're locking all fifteen doors and pulling back the heavy v
All aboard the KTX, destination: utter, non-stop zombie chaos! In this week's episode, we're sprinting through the carriages of the 2016 South Korean horror masterpiece, Train to Busan . It's more than just a zombie movi
Description: Sam Raimi is back, baby, and he's brought the slime, the scares, and the pitch-black laughs! Join us as we dissect the gloriously gross-out terror of 2009's Drag Me to Hell . Ambitious loan officer Christine
Episode Title: Friendship (2025): A Birthday Review of Awkward Comedy & Acid-Tripping Frogs Episode Summary: In this special episode, the host is joined by guest Alondra to celebrate her 30th birthday and review the 2025
Truman and Ben are back, and this week they're trading in their usual topics for glitter, catchy hooks, and supernatural smackdowns as they review the hit animated movie, K-Pop Demon Hunters ! Get ready for an in-depth,
Rear Window: The Perfect Play with a Camera (9.6/10 Windows) Join us as we revisit Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 masterpiece, Rear Window , and examine how the film uses one of the simplest settings in cinematic history to cre
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Because I'm John Sellmeyer is hosted by John Robert Joseph Sellmeyer. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 106 episodes.
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