About this podcast
Comedians Andrew Ivimey and Diana McCallum break down a different superhero movie or TV show every week, hilariously highlighting everything you never noticed in your favorite franchises.
Episodes
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- 565: Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah (with Shannon Lahaie) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 565We're going straight to the middle(?) of Godzilla canon this week to talk about 1991's Godzilla vs King Ghidorah with special guest Queen Godzilla Shannon Lahaie. We talk about…
- 564: Blade Runner (The Final Cut) · 1 h 4 min · Episode 564This week we're talking about 2007's version of 1982's Blade Runner (The Final Cut). We talk about the differences in versions, the replicant debate, behind the scenes chaos, and…
- 563: Clayface · 1 h 4 min · Episode 563What if a face was made of clay? That question is finally answered by DC's Clayface this week, we talk about horror vs romp, a missing character, AI reviews, and campy mob guys.
- 562: Street Fighter (2026) · 1 h 5 min · Episode 562This week we're talking about the new Street Fighter (that's set in 1993). We talk about fun, practical action, not expecting the anime influence to be literal, hit and miss…
- 561: Lanterns · 1 h 18 min · Episode 561This week we're talking about the full season of Lanterns. We discuss how this show reached so many dads, the difference between character and plot, a bland mystery, stellar…
- 560: Old · 1 h 7 min · Episode 560This week we're talking about when a Lantern was a mid-sized sedan, which of course means that we're talking about Old (The Beach That Makes You Old). We talk about if Shyamalan…
- 559: Resident Evil (2026) · 60 min · Episode 559The Resident Evil franchise has seen a lot of different games and movies of wildly different styles over the years. This week we're talking about the 2026 film which in some ways…
- 558: Silent Hill Revelation · 1 h 4 min · Episode 557We're talking about another video game movie this week. The second in the series that leaves you more confused than the first, it's Silent Hill Revelation. We try to figure out…
- 557: Night Of The Living Dead (1968) · 1 h 3 min · Episode 557We're in a zombie kinda mood so we're going back to the true original with 1968's Night Of The Living Dead. We're talking about coming to get Barbara, socially progressive…
- 556: Batman Knightfall Part 1 Knightfall · 59 min · Episode 556There's Knightfall, but then there's Batman Knightfall: Part 1 Knightfall. The title so nice they named it twice. We're talking about pointy Batman, never really understanding…
- 555: Coyote Vs Acme · 1 h 3 min · Episode 555Find your favourite nemesis and strap yourself into a catapult to chase them because this week it's Coyote Vs Acme. We talk about the weird meta narrative of this movie even…
- 554: Looney Tunes Back In Action · 1 h 0 min · Episode 553THEY'RE BACK! Sure they were only gone for a couple normal years but they're back this week as we talk about 2003's Looney Tunes Back In Action. We talk about Diana's soft spot…
- 553: X-Men '97 (Season 2) · 1 h 7 min · Episode 553Duh duh duh duh duh, duh duh. We're talking about season 2 of X-Men 97. We talk about never understanding Apocalypse, our problem with Jubilee, the merit of standalone episodes…
- 552: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (with Tracy Hamilton) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 552This week we're joined by comedian Tracy Hamilton to talk about the mixed medium masterpiece Who Framed Roger Rabbit. We get into what it means to adore something, the attraction…
- 551: Spider-Man Brand New Day · 1 h 18 min · Episode 551This week we're talking about Spider-Man Brand New Day. We talk about a grab bag of Spider-Man ideas, commercials for the next Marvel movie, a great buddy comedy, and reveal our…
- 550: The Amazing Spider-man 2 (with Amanda Brooke Perrin) · 1 h 14 min · Episode 550This week we're joined by comedian and writer Amanda Brooke Perrin (@amandabrookeperrin) to talk about the chemistry and potential that was The Amazing Spider-man 2. We talk…
- 549: The Odyssey · 1 h 2 min · Episode 549We're discussing the new movie from one of the most hotly debated directors on the podcast, it's Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. It's definitely very loud, but what else is it…
- 548: The Prestige · 1 h 5 min · Episode 548We're building up to The Odyssey and this week we're talking about another Christopher Nolan literary adaptation with The Prestige. We talk about magic tricks that are…
- 547: Troy · 1 h 9 min · Episode 547This week we're going back to 2004 (or 750 BCE depending how you look at it) to discuss Troy. We talk about Homer's IMDB credits, the fight style of Achilles and Hector…
- 546: Supergirl (2026) · 1 h 10 min · Episode 543This week we're talking about the new 2026 Supergirl. Does it leave you feeling empowered, the two sides of the El family, when to train your dog, and we pick apart the worst…
- 545: Supergirl (1984) · 1 h 1 min · Episode 541We're going back to 1984's Supergirl this week. A film that is often cited for its terrible quality, but we put forward that maybe it's actually pretty good, or at least okay…
- 544: Disclosure Day · 1 h 20 min · Episode 544We're talking about the latest in Steven Spielberg's conversation with aliens, it's Disclosure Day. A movie that combines many Spielberg tropes in one frankenmovie, we talk about…
- 543: Spider-Noir · 1 h 3 min · Episode 543This week we're talking about the Black and White (or Color) series Spider-Noir. We talk about the style of noir, a horrifying spider origin, and is it possible this is the most…
- 542: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial · 57 min · Episode 542We're talking about some of the classic Spielberg alien movies, starting with E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Does this alien hold a special place in your heart? Please let us know…
- 541: The Mandalorian and Grogu · 1 h 5 min · Episode 541This week we're talking about the big screen debut of Mando and his friend Grogu. We talk about what makes this a movie vs the show, the two sides to Star Wars, and being…
- 540: Daredevil Born Again (Season 2) · 1 h 9 min · Episode 537We're talking about Daredevil Born Again season 2 (not including the Punisher stand alone). We talk about how style and acting elevates a plot that's kind of stagnant, a swath of…
- 539: Mortal Kombat 2 · 1 h 1 min · Episode 539This week we're talking about the fighting tournament that decides the fate of the planet...again. It's Mortal Kombat 2 and we're talking about a more female focused kombat…
- 538: Enter The Dragon (with Josh Gondelman) · 1 h 5 min · Episode 538Who's gonna win, who's gonna lose, and how much of this did Mortal Kombat steal. This week we're joined by the delightfully funny Josh Gondelman to talk about Enter The Dragon…
- 537: Bloodsport · 1 h 10 min · Episode 537We're starting several weeks of martial arts tournament movies with the "rEaL LiFe" story of Bloodsport. We talk about mostly unproblematic masculinity, saving time with a…
- 536: Despicable Me · 60 min · Episode 536You love their nonsensical facebook memes, so we're talking about the minions for the first time on the podcast with Despicable Me. We talk about why the henchmen are more…
- 535: The Garfield Movie (2024) · 1 h 3 min · Episode 535This week we're talking about another Chris Pratt film with "movie" in the title - it's The Garfield Movie. We discover Diana's deeply hidden feelings about Garfield, talk about…
- 534: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie · 58 min · Episode 534This week we're heading back to the mushroom kingdom for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. We talk about how little it literally has to say, whether Chris Pratt's Mario has gotten…
- 533: Wreck-It Ralph · 1 h 1 min · Episode 533You don't need to be a plumber or hedgehog to star in a story set in a video game, this week we're talking about Wreck-It Ralph. The original story with pre-existing IP sprinkled…
- 532: Project Hail Mary · 1 h 9 min · Episode 532How do we keep losing a dude in space? This week we're talking about the new adaptation of an Andy Weir novel, it's Project Hail Mary. We compare it to the book while trying not…
- 531: The Martian (with Craig Fay) · 1 h 14 min · Episode 531This week we're talking about the first film based on the work of Andy Weir, and the second film about abandoning Matt Damon in space, it's The Martian. We're joined by guest…
- 530: The Bride! · 58 min · Episode 530This week we're talking about The Bride! We talk about if this is the feminist take of Frankenstein it thinks it is, respecting the source author, taking big swings, the magic of…
- 529: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms · 55 min · Episode 529This week we're talking about if Ted Lasso was in A Knight's Tale with A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. We talk about kind characters in a bleak world, the meaning of Hedge…
- 528: Scream (1996) · 57 min · Episode 528The late 90's is the perfect setting of any movie, as proven by 1996's Scream. We discuss the perfect decade, the definition of meta, pop culture icons and how Ghostface takes so…
- 527: Send Help · 58 min · Episode 527This week we're talking about the beach that makes you mean, it's Send Help. We talk about who to sympathize with, if Survivor prepares you for the wild, the necessity of soft…
- 526: Fallout (Season 2) · 1 h 7 min · Episode 526Put on your best old-timey record and grab a weapon because it's Fallout season 2. We talk about the show's love of comedians, how Easter Eggs aren't plot, and completely…
- 525: Wonder Man · 1 h 1 min · Episode 525This week we're talking about the mini series(?) Wonder Man. We talk about how to do a simple story successfully, meta jokes, bringing a character back from the moon, capital "A"…
- 524: Lord Of The Rings Return Of The King · 1 h 8 min · Episode 524It's the 25th anniversary of LOTR and we can't carry the ring but we can carry you... to this episode of the podcast where we discuss ROTK. We're talking about an undead army…
- 523: 28 Years Later The Bone Temple · 56 min · Episode 523This week we're heading back to the BOOOOONE yard. Some might call it a temple. Officially it's called 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. We get into the upsetting nature of this…
- 522: Annihilation · 1 h 1 min · Episode 522This week we're talking about writer/director Alex Garland, specifically the 2018 film Annihilation. We break down how he either loves or hates the military, what life should…
- 521: Stranger Things Finale · 1 h 8 min · Episode 521We're in it to the end, we're talking about the final volumes of Stranger Things this week. We give huge credit to one cool room, learn about the play, discuss the most…
- 520: Anaconda (2025) · 56 min · Episode 520This is not the greatest Anaconda in the world, this is just a tribute. We're talking about the 2025 Anaconda this week on the pod. We get into cast chemistry, the merits of…
- 519: Avatar Fire and Ash · 1 h 17 min · Episode 519The world of Pandora is back, and it's simultaneously too much and not enough. We're talking about Avatar: Fire and Ash. We give flowers where it's due, compare it to Star Wars…
- 518: Scrooged · 1 h 0 min · Episode 518This week we're talking about the holiday classic Scrooged. We question if a person can really change once he knows there's a hell, the comedy of contrast, 80's stars we don't…
- 517: True Lies (with Foad HP) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 517This week we're talking about one of the more unique James Cameron films, we're joined by comedian and actor Foad HP to talk about True Lies. We get into the unexpected comedic…
- 516: Stranger Things (Season 5 - Volume 1 - Episode 1-4) · 1 h 6 min · Episode 516The kids are back, and the bicycles have been upgraded to a car because they are played by full adults. We're talking about Season 5 Volume 1 Episodes 1-4 of Stranger Things…
