Take Over Tuesday: Featuring Holger from Germany
It’s Take Over Tuesday where you the listener run the podcast.
And this week’s episode is featuring Holger!
Skywalker Stories, LaserDisc Legends, and a No Excuses Cinema "Under The Roof"
#Movember
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In this Takeover Tuesday, DJ is joined by Holger from Germany for a wide-ranging, enthusiast-to-enthusiast chat that hits everything from home theater obsession to mountain biking zen. Holger shares how DJ nudged him toward a Lumagen and walks you through his projector-based, totally blacked-out attic cinema—complete with the challenges of heat, access, and neighbor-approved bass. They dig into disc players (OPPO nostalgia vs. Panasonic prowess), massive local libraries and NAS backups, and the realities of media fragility that drove him to digitize nearly 2,000 titles. Holger recounts an unforgettable visit to Skywalker Ranch during the Fight Club mix, THX lore, and the “Banned from the Ranch” legend. They compare IMAX vs. Dolby Cinema consistency, ponder Avatar’s future, and debate Star Wars’ theatrical prospects—including hopes for an original-cut New Hope in 4K. They guys also trace the format journey from VHS to LaserDisc to UHD, celebrate great restorations, and talk global release quirks, dubbing pitfalls, and the pure fun of planning and building—no excuses, even if your theater lives in the attic. If you want to come on the show, it only takes one email. You'll talk shop, bikes, attics, and everything in between—then you'll go push play.
So much Fun!
If you don’t believe it…
Push Play and Hear for yourself!
🍿Chapters🍿
1. (00:00:00) Cold open and welcoming Holger from Germany
2. (00:01:52) Enthusiasm for movies and starting the show
3. (00:03:12) Listener participation and overcoming nerves
4. (00:04:08) Holgers Lumagen story and first impressions
5. (00:05:28) Home theater setups, projectors, and speakers
6. (00:06:43) 4K players, Oppo vs Panasonic, and HDR optimization
7. (00:10:58) Disc rot scare and digitizing a large library
8. (00:15:01) Mountain biking passion and riding in winter storms
9. (00:23:25) Skywalker Ranch visit: THX days and Stag Theater
10. (00:29:19) THX home theater room and LucasArts stop
11. (00:33:10) IMAX vs Dolby Cinema consistency debate
12. (00:46:41) Mandalorian movie expectations and Star Wars futures
13. (00:52:39) From VHS to 4K: Holgers collecting journey
14. (01:02:46) Ownership vs streaming: the future of media
15. (01:09:29) Whats next: 3D without glasses, VR, and bitrate
16. (01:18:59) German dubbing culture vs original language tracks
17. (01:34:36) Building under the roof: design, absorbers, new ceiling
18. (01:51:12) No excuses: the attic theater spirit
19. (01:53:01) Wrapping up, invites to listeners, and giveaways
🍿Links from the Show🍿
Ryan’s Movember Page
Follow & Say Hi to the Guys on Twitter
DJ - 🍿Bright Side Home Theater🍿 (@BrightSideHT) / Twitter
John - John Circone ⚽️ (@JohnCircone) / Twitter
Steve - Steve George (@LegalBeagleOK) / Twitter
And if you’d like to contribute to the show…
Here are Two Ways YOU CAN BE ON THE SHOW
Email the guys and put “HT Experience” in the subject line they will talk about your comment on the Podcast.
Email or DM Them on Twitter to schedule to record a Take Over Tuesday episode.
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Anything about your Home Theater Experience, just let them know and you’ll be on the show!
🍿Links
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Twitter: @BrightSideHT
email: brightsidehometheater@gmail.com
web: Brightsidehometheater.com
Merch: www.teepublic.com/user/bright-side-home-theater
🍿Thanks to:
Theme Music by Jeff Bernheart/Throne Vault Productions.
https://thronevaultproductions.bandcamp.com/
