Kneel Before Pod

June 2025 is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you its customary round-up of the news and trailer highlights over the month. The conversation covers the return of the spoof, how to adapt video games and Muppetising movies. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Angus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on Sound...

Doctor Who recently completed its most recent season and Kneel Before Pod gathers in a fixed point to discuss it. The conversation covers the power of television and media, different outlooks on family and the complicated future the show now faces. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Izaak Stoakes can be found on his Twit...

Andor recently concludes its second and final season and Kneel Before Pod completes its journey through the show by having a detailed discussion about it. The conversation covers Cassian's role in galactic events, managing revolutions and the eternal question; What is Star Wars ? Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Aaron...

May is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you a discussion about the news and trailers dropped during that month. The conversation covers yet more revivals, video game adaptations and The Rock trying to be an actor. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktree . Show Notes TV Revi...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with Thunderbolts*  and Kneel Before Pod assembled a reluctant team to discuss. it. The conversation covers addressing superhero fatigue in narrative, mental health and whether the MCU is back. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between...

Recently Craig had the opportunity to chat to Alex Zahara, the actor playing Uncle Howard in the recently released Final Destination: Bloodlines . The conversation covers coming by acting work in the modern industry, rubbing elbows with A-listers and how to die on screen. Show Notes Alex's IMDb Alex's Website If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod . If you have an...

Recently, Craig has the pleasure of chatting to Carl Bessai, director of the upcoming movie Field Sketches and his lead actor Vincent Gale. The discussion covers deindustrialising film making, the film industry in general and a surprising amount of Seth Rogen. Show Notes Carl's IMDb Carl's Instagram The Raven West Films website Raven West Films' Instagram Vincent's IMDb If you enjoyed what you hea...

April is over so Kneel Before Pod once again checks in on the news and trailers the month provided. The conversation covers Sydney Sweeney owning the video game adaptation market, the year of the Predator and sentient shoes. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2p...

May the fourth be with you all on another Star Wars Day. This year we discuss the return of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars . We discuss season 4 episode 21 "Brothers", season 4 episode 22 "Revenge" and season 5 episode 1 "Revival". The conversation covers fan service, duplicitous talking snakes and spider leg rehabilitation. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are...

Alien Day -4/26 or April 26th- is once again upon us and Kneel Before Pod celebrates by discussing the 2024 entry into the canon, Fede Alvarez' Alien: Romulus . The conversation covers expanding the lore, fan service and Alien Wererabbits. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Angus can be found on this very site and over o...

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to director Paul Raschid, director of the upcoming interactive movie Hello Stranger and other interactive movies. The conversation covers the evolution of interactive storytelling, how to plan different scenarios and the potential future of cinema screenings. Show Notes Craig's review of White Chamber Paul's website Paul's IMDb Paul's BlueSky Paul's Twit...

Andor season 2 is very close to releasing so Kneel Before Pod opted to revisit season 1 and bring you an extended discussion about it. The conversation covers fascism, radicalisation and the eternal question - What is Star Wars ? Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Aaron Billingham can be found on this very site. Darren M...

38 years to go until the big day and Kneel Before Pod continues the annual coverage of Star Trek to celebrate. This year we return to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and pair it with Khan's introduction in the classic The Original Series episode "Space Seed". The conversation covers con/Khantext, how this would be approached in the modern day and Pete "Maverick" Mitchell sharing DNA with James T....

March is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you a stripped down news episode. The conversation covers more reboots, concerns about franchising and the power of chairs in movie marketing. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Izaak Stoakes can be found on his Twitter , BlueSky or Instagram . Show Notes Movie Reviews Craig’s re...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with Anthony Mackie's first cinematic outing in the role of Captain America, Captain America: Brave New World and Kneel Before Pod restart the Avengers to discuss it. The conversation covers the current state of the MCU, getting political and justice for Sam Wilson. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Storie...

February is over but the news continues. Kneel Before Pod brings you a discussion of the news and trailers from February 2025. The conversation covers controversial entertainers, originality and Smurf versions of popular songs. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Izaak Stoakes can be found on his Twitter . Angus Ballantin...

Superman & Lois comes to an end and with it an era of TV that spanned 23 years so Kneel Before Pod was both obligated and delighted to cover it to give it the send-off it deserves. The conversation covers emotional gut punches, consistency of thematic storytelling and the end of a golden TV era. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podc...

January is finally over and Kneel Before Pod brings you the first 2025 news round-up. We cover video game adaptations, more unnecessary continuations and failing horror franchises. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Andrew’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website . Isa S-A can be found on Twitter , I...

Recently Craig had the pleasure of chatting with actress Millan Tesfazgi; she plays Sasha in the trilogy of Mary J. Blige-inspired Lifetime films Real Love , Strength of a Woman and Family Affair . The discussion covers building rapports on and off camera, acting as a therapeutic emotional release and swimming for work. Show Notes Millan's IMDb page Millan's Instagram If you enjoyed what you heard...

The year comes to an end but the news cycle rolls on. The conversation covers The Odyssey, young Spider-Man, Glen Powell's work ethic and more. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave Radio . Show Notes TV Rev...

Kneel Before Pod brings you a very special episode requested by donor and superfan Violet Hammond. She tasked her chosen team with going back to her childhood to discuss two Jim Henson puppet movies, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth . The conversation covers nostalgia, pertinent themes and David Bowie's codpiece. Aaron can be found on this very site. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and...

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Kneel Before Blog. For this year's Christmas Special, we have formed another writer's room to come up with a future Christmas classic. This year, our writers are tasked with crafting a festive thriller/horror about a deadly game of Secret Santa at an office Christmas party. Lucy Hale leads an excellent cast as the employee of a company who finds herself fight...

November is over and Christmas looms but first there is news to discuss. The conversation covers Disney prequels, Tom Cruise's real name and Ridley Scott's work ethic. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktree . Chris can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live...

Recently Craig had the pleasure of chatting to actress Natalie Moon, fresh off her recent appearance in the final season of Superman & Lois . The discussion covers broadening horizons, working on different projects and the wide variety of British accents. Show Notes Natalie's website Natalie's IMDb Natalie's Instagram Craig's review of Natalie's appearance on DC's Legends of Tomorrow Craig's r...

October has ended, so it's time for another News Round-Up. The conversation covers werewolves, toy-to-movie adaptations, and justifiable sequels. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Andrew’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website . Show Notes TV Reviews Craig's reviews of Star Trek: Picard season 3 Cr...