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.

Ytstc01 Battery Cracked ((hot)) -

This is a common rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, often found in:

Evidence of electrolyte fluid (acid) or white crystalline residue. Deformation: Swelling or "bloating" near the site of the crack. ytstc01 battery cracked

Visible hairline or structural crack on the outer casing (ABS/Plastic). Secondary Signs: This is a common rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack,

Social post: "FYI — my YTSTC01 battery cracked unexpectedly. If anyone’s had this, how did you handle replacement/disposal?" how did you handle replacement/disposal?"