Welcome to Kicking the Seat!

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.

Juice Wrld - Sometimes (lyrics) -

Juice WRLD's "Sometimes," featured on the Fighting Demons (Complete Edition) , explores themes of isolation, mental health, and the pressures of fame. The lyrics detail his struggle with inner demons, using substances to cope with paranoia, and a profound desire to be alone. You can find the full lyrics at: Billboard Musixmatch TikTok TikTok Here Are the Lyrics to Juice WRLD's 'Sometimes' - Billboard