The Pod-Men

The Pod-Men celebrate their 175th episode by going to Megacon...or at least Brian does.  Brian recalls stories of meeting the stars of Cobra Kai, wrestling and legendary comic book icon Jim Shooter!   From there, PMR describes what's wrong with the comic industry and explains how it could make a come back. Also in this episode, we celebrate a couple of chipmunks and lament the adventures of an old...

The Pod-Men mourn the passing of the great George Perez (as well as Fred Ward) who was pretty much everything to everyone, all at once for us nerds in the 80s (and beyond).   Brian calls upon the ancient gods of storytelling to save Moon Knight. PMR is still in searching of the best Star Trek series. Quasi Pod-Man Jacob returns in time for dissertation of Remo Williams and gives his review of Seve...

The Pod-Men are tossed into the strange worlds of the Multiverse and are entertainingly disappointed by the Sorcerer Supreme's latest adventure.

The triumphant return of Absolute Alex brings us some absolutely horrible movies for Morbius and Fantastic Beasts. Brad catches up on The Batman (and catches up on his sleep...which is also what happens to PMR by the end of this episode).

The Pod-Men are woke in the Pod-Cave and have tepid reviews for Moon Knight and the plethora of Star Trek shows. Brian goes Ambulance chasing   PMR mourns the deaths of all the Estelle's out there and ruins kids birthday parties along the way.

The Pod-Men return to the Pod-Cave, don their cowls, paint their fingernails black and take a trip into the Gotham-verse with the most emo hero of them all...The Batman!

Right from the start, as PMR yawns through the opening music, you can tell that The Pod-Men are completely winging it with nothing really to talk about other than the death of The Amazing Jonathan (who?), which leads to Brad and Brian trying to save things by going high-brow with discussion of some random documentaries.   You've been warned...this is what happens when you don't have a plan.  We mi...

The Pod-Men discuss all the new trailers and are generally underwhelmed....except for a couple of animated chipmunks.   They give their thoughts in The Book of Boba Fett and Peacemaker and encourage all listener(s) to look at For All Mankind. Brian has reviews the latest Indiana Jones movies, Uncharted, while Brad finally leaves the house to go to the cinema and is immediately berated by the rest...

All the news from the last month...TV, MOVIES, COMICS, GAMES as well as a fond remembrance of some old childhood friends. Brian and PMR cream over Scream, while Brad catches up on some old Marvel movies and wishes he could snap his fingers and get his time back.

In a rare occurrence, The Pod-Men all agree that Peacemaker is a hit!  Congratulations to James Gunn....on a number of accomplishments. Boba Fett and his teenage gang of hover bike riding hoodlums, don't fare too well. And speaking of things better left dead, The Amazing Spider-Man and The Matrix movies should have just been left alone as well. Meanwhile, Pod-Man Ron wonders what Bill Murray has d...

It's a new year with the same old Pod-Men.  Only this year, they are ready to join the All-Valley and kick some A-S-S!  Join them as they stroll down memory lane with a spoiler filled review of Cobra Kai.

The Pod-Men are back and so is Spidey in a spoiler-filled review and historical, record breaking rating by PMR. As the year wraps up, as does Hawkeye, so expect spoilers for that as well.

The Pod-Men are back in this Tick, Tick, Boom! explosive episode and giving Hawkeye a 5 out our 5 Splendas! Brian celebrates the possible upcoming Star Wars leadership and laments that his dreams of piloting a galactic cruiser falls short. Tons of recommendations about TV and movie viewer over your [insert appropriate holiday here], so much so, that Brian reviews Val again! All this and a very spe...

PMR is busting a nut in a spoiler filled, historical 6 out of 5 rated review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife!

The Pod-Men are back with TWO movie reviews (after they once again give Marvel movie making advice). Spoiler filled discussions on the mostly favorable Dune, but decidedly different opinions on The Eternals.   This episode is full of flash, but very little substance, and is a 5 out of 5!

Shatner returns to Earth and The Pod-Men return to Pod-Cave to talk about the (non) announcements from DC Fandome and review movies which you probably already saw by now.  If not, enjoy spoiler filled review of No Time To Die, Venom and Halloween Kills. Brian gives us some good feels about Val Kilmer and PMR struggles to get through The Wire. Strap in for this 2 hour extravaganza!

The Pod-Men ask What If....Hawkeye turns out to be the best Marvel show ever, while PMR mourns the loss of Norm MacDonald and the final episode of Bosch, and Alex & Brad catch up on cinematography and musicals.   In a surprise twist, Brad gives a glowing review of Cruella and conveniently apologizes to Simu Liu (sort of).  

Marvel has once again hit the jackpot with Shang Chi, with Pod-Man Ron giving it a 5, despite the admittedly poor acting and writing.   Spoiler alert...Brian and Brad both whole heartedly disagree with PMR on this one. Also in this episode, The Pod-Men muddle through What If..., there's a mini Boschcast, Brad sings the praises of Annette and Brian becomes a Boondock Saint.

The Pod-Men review the teaser trailer for Spider-Man and speculate that Dr. Strange may be showing a little Sympathy for the Devil and all is not what it seems. Also, in this episode, What If…The Pod-Men could all agree on a TV show?  Not a chance! Meanwhile, Brian makes a French Connection with everyone’s favorite charming detective, Bosch. And Pod-Man Ron relives the mess that is Disney’s The Bl...

The Pod-Men have returned from Megacon with all kinds of comics, collectibles and most of all memories of out of shape cosplayers.  Learn the ins and outs of how Brian cleans, presses and folds his first appearance of King Shark (no wires here). After the convention, The Pod-Men travel to Gotham with the Titans, but keep their kids away from Bruce Wayne. What If....Alex would have joined us for th...

Absolute Alex rejoins The Pod-Men to proclaim The Suicide Squad the best superhero film EVER! This isn’t just your normal review, dear listener.  Alex really breaks down some of his favorite scenes in this cinematic masterpiece and the dives into the mind of his new favorite director, just like Harley diving into the eye of Starro. As a bonus, if you haven’t listened to the two hour extravaganza o...

The Pod-Men wrestle for the soul of the podcast with Brian and PMR getting into an argument where in the end, each one bloodier than Savant on the shores of Corto Maltese.  Hear what they like and don't like about The Suicide Squad and see who lives and who dies and what makes a good movie.  This episode, you don't dare miss! #thepodmen #suicidesquad #tvreviews #moviereviews #midsommer #aclassicho...

The Pod-Men pirate a ship for a jungle cruise through the Caribbean, while PMR dishes some hate on Tom Hardy, claiming he is not the last action hero we need. #thepodmen #junglecruise #suicidesquad #lastactionhero

Brian and Alex tell the fanboys of the universe to calm down and bit and not worry so much about their childhoods being destroyed as they review Snake Eyes and Masters of the Universe: Revelations. PMR debates, with himself, the genius of George Lucas as well as the market price of land in Montana and Brad finds a reason to watch Bosch while strolling down Fear Street. #thepodmen #gijoe #snakeyes...

The stakes could not be any lower as Brian insists on stabbing the atomic bomb known as Alex and proclaims that Loki and "Kang" have become the Gomer Pyle and Ernest P Worrell of the MCU and PMR would like to just sweep this all under the rug along with any new Star Trek movie!   Brad and Brian go on a Hunt and The Pod-Men talk way too much about Bosch and the Cowsills.   So, now you know...and kn...