SoundCheck Flix
SoundCheck Flix (SCF) is where movies meet music backstage at the World-Famous Casbah San Diego. Every week, Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens sit down with the musicians we love to discuss the movies we love.
Episodes

Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
1 hr 15 min
What an amazing summer?! The BIGGEST box office season of all time gave us Heroes (Odysseus/ Spider Man/He-Man), killer villains (Obsession/The Furious/Colony) and one of the worst entries ever in a beloved franchise (Sorry, Evil Dead, but it's time to put 'er down). Join us for one last look at summer 2026.

Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
1 hr 13 min
On this episode, the SCF team discuss our favorite film soundtracks of the last quarter century.

Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
58 min
Here at SCF we are so excited to reach 100 episodes! We've been blessed to spend the last 3 years talking to some of our favorite artists in the San Diego scene and are truly excited for this weeks guests, Lily & Erin from The Dimes.
Much like the Casbah crew, they have a deep love for the force of nature that is Jack Black and we're so here for it. Thanks to all the people who have made this podcast possible and "Cheers" to 100 more episodes!

Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
46 min
Sulo King has been working in the San Diego music industry for over 20 years in many different capacities from security to booking and promoting concerts to owning and operating a recording and rehearsal studio. He has been the lead singer of the punk rock band Authentic Sellout since 2007.
"Young Guns" (1988) A group of young men, led by Billy the Kid, seek vengeance for the death of their benefactor in 1870's New Mexico.
Directed by Christopher Cain. Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Charlie Sheen.

May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
59 min
On this edition of SoundCheck Flix, the Casbah crew discuss our favorite films so far in '26 (Project Hail Mary/Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die), our not-so-favorites (Scream 7/ The Bride!), and the best Iron Maiden needle drop EVER!

Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
57 min
On this edition of SoundCheck Flix, the Casbah crew get out the Kleenex to discuss the movies that make men weep. From Don Bluth to "The Iron Claw", the SCF team breakdown our favorite tearjerkers.

Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
56 min
Dominic Fawcett fronts BRUIN, loves film, and could give a fuck about anything else.
"Magnolia" (1999):
And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs.
Exodus 8:2
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring Jason Robards, Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, and Phillip Baker Hall.

Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
1 hr 12 min
On this episode, the SCF crew make our way to '87 OAKTOWN for a funky "Pulp Fiction"-style trip thru the Bay Area.
This cinematic mixtape has everything:
Nazi punching, a rap battle, a Warrior droppin' 51 points against the Lakers before going full Samurai, all set to the dopest needle drops of the year.
"RISE ABOVE, WE GOTTA RISE ABOVE!"
Directed by Ryan Fleck/Anna Boden.
Starring Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, and Too $hort.

Jan 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
1 hr 35 min
We've made it to the end of another amazing year in film and now it's time for THE ENCORE! On this episode, the Casbah film club discuss our favorite triumphs of 2025 (Sinners, Weapons, Freaky Tales, etc), the Honorable Mentions (28 Years Later, Superman), the downright awful (The Unbreakable Boy, Wolf Man) & the best needle drops of the year (George Harrison, NIN)!
If you would like to jump into the world of Loyd Kaufman and the Troma universe, go here:
https://watch.troma.com/

Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
1 hr 12 min
This Guy! Dave Castaneda of The Sines. Vocals/ Guitar/ Skater/ Surfer/ Lover/ Fighter/ Lurker/ Ne’er Do Well/ Total Jerk/ Nice Guy. The most unforgettable nobody you’ve probably seen around but can’t quite recall.
"Fight Club" (1999) - An insomniac office worker attends multiple self help groups to find the answers to his restless state of mind. When he's forced to look elsewhere, he meets up with an enigmatic soap maker and together they form a bare knuckle underground fight club that evolves into so much more. Directed by David Fincher. Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter.





