Talk From Superheroes

You 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 memorable than the characters, are haunted by the memory of 3D TVs, and ask the question where are the heroes. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy...

This 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 the women putting in the work, and why Garfield doesn't work in this economy. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special  LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy Bar Max Youtube channel. H...

This 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 better, the conditions needed to make Yoshi cute, and the horrors of growing up on a small planet. Watch Andrew Ivimey's comedy special LET'S GO! for free, streaming now on Comedy Bar Max. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performi...

You 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 in for fun. We talk about novelty vs. story, actors that everybody loves, how to depict being lonely, and the existential fear of dying in a video game. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026....

How 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 to be too obnoxious about it, talk about the distraction of hot scientists, lines that make us cry, and the best use of clocks. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here: ivimey...

This 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 Craig Fay (host of The Villain Was Right ) to talk about the science of everything, using your box of spare cables, and the indomitable nature of the human spirit. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better hyd...

This 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 stories, and the merits of the exclamation point. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here:  ivimeymoncton.eventbrite.ca

This 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 Knight, and why this show is a lot like Mortal Kombat (2021). Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here: ivimeymoncton.eventbrite.ca

The 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 much damage.

This 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 skills, and the terror of bringing tuna to the workplace. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better hydration and energy from Liquid I.V. Zero Sugar and Zero Crash. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to  www.liquidiv....

Put 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 disagree about which storylines work.

This 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" ACTING, and the one person that is constant in all universes including our real world.

It'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 battle hack, kings with dookie in their heart, relitigate the elf debate, and ask if this franchise has been about Sam the whole time.

This 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 movie, British references we didn't get the first time around, what is the theme, and the importance of bringing snacks to a hangout. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better hydration and energy from Liqui...

This 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 look like in a prism, visit trope corner, and want to see women succeed.

We'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 complicated straight forward plot, and get mad at Dustin.

This 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 setting something in Buffalo, and how hard it is to market a comedy.

The 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, pushing the limit of alien love stories, and discuss how whales get their ears pierced.

This 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 understand, and 1988's predictions for network television.

This 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 restraint of Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton doing so much, the merits of bathroom fight scenes, and where you should be if a nuke goes off.

The 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 (rolls off the tongue). We talk about fixing the mistakes of previous seasons, characters being mean for no particular reason, second screen dialogue, shenanigans, and some key performances.

Lace up your Pumas because it's time to run again as we talk about 2025's The Running Man. We're talking about the somewhat absent style of Edgar Wright, problematic treatment, the lack of running, and the star we want more of.

Oh boy the Predator really stepped in it this time. We're talking about Predator Badlands this week and it's about video game vibes, good looking CGI, surprising totally normal accents, and is this supposed to be a buddy cop movie or just about the predator?

It's an 80's classic action movie this week, the Schwarzenegger driven The Running Man (1987). We talk about the forgettable but interesting rebellion first act, the greatest death lines, the pros and cons of Dynamo, and why Diana would actually attend The Running Man.

This week we're talking about the classic genre of Stephen King novel, a speed plus a mode of transportation, it's The Long Walk . We talk about strong performances, hollow meaning, taking a play on the road, and the best build for long walk athletic competitions. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Halifax Nov 7, 2025 with special guests Luba Magnus ( CBC, Grindstone Comedy Fest ) and Jordan...