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.

When Tall People Walk,made By(rupee7ft2baller) On Tiktok May 2026

He often records himself ducking or physically hitting his head on standard door frames.

Rupee uses his height to create engaging, lighthearted stories that emphasize self-confidence and humor: When tall people walk,made by(rupee7ft2baller) on TikTok

A common "useful story" or trope in his content involves the stares and shock from bystanders as he walks past them. He often records himself ducking or physically hitting

Was he (a short friend, a teammate, etc.)? When tall people walk,made by(rupee7ft2baller) on TikTok

Videos show him towering over crowds in public places like malls or graduation ceremonies, creating a "bird's-eye view" perspective.

He shares "useful" insights into life as a giant, such as the difficulty of fitting into cars or the unique experience of looking over restroom stall dividers.