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.
Episode 1 Report: "2612 Serial" Verification
[SFX: City rain, distant sirens, low electronic hum]
MARA (Host): “Welcome to 2612 Serial, where the line between code and crime blurs. I’m Mara Quinn, and tonight we unlock the first file—Verified.” 2612 serial episode 1 verified
The series ran until March 2013 and was immediately followed by a sequel titled or specific details about the STF agent Randeep Rathore Episode 1 Report: "2612 Serial" Verification [SFX: City
The doors slid open with a metallic shriek. The hallway was long, carpet worn down to the threads. She counted the doors. 2608... 2610... Script: Crisp, with a balance between exposition and action
The Kidnapping: Malik targets atomic scientist Shantanu Sardesai by kidnapping his daughter and replacing his wife, Ritika, with a look-alike to secure an atomic bomb.
In an era of rampant AI-generated trailers and fake uploads on third-party sites, "verification" has become the gold standard for waiting audiences. For 2612, the "verified" tag applies to three distinct areas:
The Swap: In a daring move, Malik kidnaps Ritika, the wife of atomic scientist Shantanu Sardesai, in London. He replaces her with a look-alike to spy on Shantanu and demands his cooperation in exchange for their daughter, Suchi.