Heroes Journey by CBR

Why did Baelor die, what did viewers miss in the Trial of Seven, and how does Dunk’s perspective change the fight? A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Director Owen Harris reveals the key moments that make this Game of Thrones prequel stand apart. Sierra Nutkevitch talks with Owen Harris about setting the tone for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, why the series leans into honesty, intimacy, and “small f...

Devil May Cry Season 2 takes Dante into darker, more emotional territory as Annie Banks interviews Johnny Yong Bosch about voicing the iconic antihero. In this Heroes Journey episode, Annie Banks sits down with Johnny Yong Bosch to discuss Dante’s evolution, the emotional weight behind Devil May Cry Season 2, and how this younger version of the character is still earning the confidence, humor, and...

Andy Serkis explains why Animal Farm had to change for a new generation, and why this adaptation may divide longtime Orwell fans. In this Heroes Journey Podcast episode, Rachel Leishman talks with Andy Serkis about adapting George Orwell’s Animal Farm as an animated movie with a younger audience in mind. Serkis breaks down why the story still matters, how Orwell’s themes of power, corruption, misi...

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1 gets a full non-spoiler breakdown as Sean O’Connell and Rachel Leishman unpack Matt Murdock’s return, Wilson Fisk’s growing power, and the darker direction of Season 2. In Episode 24 of Heroes Journey, Sean and Rachel keep the focus on Episode 1 while explaining why Daredevil: Born Again already feels bigger, sharper, and more confident this season. They debate whet...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer breakdown starts here as Sean O’Connell and Rachel Leishman dig into every major reveal, theory, and New York-level Spider-Man detail. In Episode 23 of Heroes Journey, Sean and Rachel react to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and unpack what it could mean for Peter Parker after No Way Home. They get into the surprising amount of MJ and Ned footage, why Tom Ho...

Ahmed Best reflects on Jar Jar Binks, Kelleran Beq, and the Star Wars legacy that keeps evolving decades after The Phantom Menace. In this episode of CBR’s Heroes Journey Podcast, Sean O’Connell sits down with Ahmed Best for a conversation that goes beyond nostalgia and gets at something more meaningful for Star Wars fans: how characters change over time, how fan perception shifts, and how artists...

Seann William Scott interview dives into Dolly’s gnarly prosthetics, his horror-villain Mount Rushmore, and the Hollywood moments that shaped his career. On Heroes Journey Podcast Episode 21, Seann William Scott breaks down what it’s actually like to wear a heavy, uncomfortable prosthetic on a horror set, why practical effects still hit harder than CGI, and how Dolly’s killer design went from sket...

Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch kick off CBR Horror Week with horror diehards Katie Doll and Caralynn Matassa to crown the scariest monster on screen.      This horror villain bracket isn’t about “best movie.” It’s about who actually haunts you after the credits: the rule-breaking cosmic terrors, the “just a guy” slashers, and the monsters you can’t simply outrun, outsmart, or out-believe.  ...

Robin in the DC Absolute Universe is still a mystery, but the new ‘R’ tease tied to DC’s “Absolute Batman” has fans wondering what comes next for the Boy Wonder. In Heroes Journey Podcast Episode 19, Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch unpack why Scott Snyder’s rollout worked, which Robin might emerge in this remix universe, and how the conversation feeds into Robin in DC's Absolute Universe. The...

Spider-Noir is Nicolas Cage’s live-action Spider-Man spinoff, and Sean O’Connell breaks down the biggest new reveals from the show’s first major profile. On this Heroes Journey Podcast episode, Sean runs through five key takeaways about Spider-Noir: the release window, the option to watch in full color or a black-and-white “noir” presentation, and the biggest curveball of all: Cage isn’t playing P...

On Heroes Journey Podcast Episode 17, Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch dig into the weirdest marketing move of the season: sitting out the biggest trailer stage on TV. If Avengers: Doomsday is meant to re-energize the MCU, skipping a mainstream moment like the Super Bowl raises real questions, especially when casual audiences are the ones Marvel needs most. And for Spider-Man Brand New Day, re...

In this Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 episode, our hosts Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch dissect the new footage, Fisk’s anti-vigilante crackdown, and what it means for Matt Murdock in the MCU. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 hits the nostalgia switch hard while still letting you just go in and enjoy the surprises. We dig into the two biggest mysteries: whether Foggy’s appearance is flashback...

Wonder Man is Marvel’s weirdest new MCU show: a Hollywood satire with real superpowers, Ben Kingsley’s return, and Damage Control in the mix. In Heroes Journey Podcast Episode 15, Sierra Nutkevitch and Sean O'Connell discuss what the marketing is signaling for Wonder Man, starting with Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), “a working actor” chasing the one role that could change his life. That p...

Absolute Superman writer Jason Aaron joins Heroes Journey to unpack the Absolute Universe’s boldest Superman take, from Krypton’s redesign to Brainiac’s endgame. Hosts Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch dig into how Aaron got pulled into the Absolute line (thanks to Scott Snyder), why he wanted Superman specifically, and what his original “Superman Year One” document covered for Absolute Superma...

These superhero movies were a turning point for the genre. In this episode of the Heroes Journey Podcast, Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch rewatch Deadpool, Captain America: Civil War, Batman v Superman, and X-Men: First Class to see what still holds up in 2026. Heroes Journey Podcast Episode 13 is a straight rewatch audit: what still feels fresh, what feels dated, and why these superhero movi...

Marvel vs DC power rankings return as leaked trailers, MCU marketing doubts, and DC momentum collide in our hype list for 2026 and beyond. On this episode of CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast, Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch discuss a leaked Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer circulating online in near-pristine quality, and what that says about studios losing control of their biggest releases. From...

The Avengers: Doomsday trailer is real, it’s in theaters, and it confirms a massive MCU return!  In Episode 11 of the Heroes Journey Podcast, Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch break down the Avengers: Doomsday trailer rollout (and why it's a marketing mess), then map out the essential MCU homework you actually need before Doomsday hits. Sean and Sierra react to the much-anticipated Avengers: Do...

Supergirl trailer breakdown time!  In Episode 10 of CBR’s Heroes Journey Podcast, Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch react to the DCU’s first look at Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) and what this movie is going for. We kick off with a live, first-watch Supergirl trailer breakdown and why the vibe feels “heavy Guardians”: punk attitude, Krypto trouble, and a Blondie “Call Me” needle-drop. Then, we int...

The Last Starship is exploding across the comics world, and in this episode of Heroes Journey, writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly join Sean O’Connell to break down why The Last Starship is resonating with longtime Trek fans and bringing in brand-new readers. From its bold reinvention of Star Trek storytelling to the emotional return of James T. Kirk, this conversation dives deep into how the...

In the eighth episode of the Heroes Journey Podcast, Sierra Nutkevitch and Sean O'Connell break down everything from Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars to James Gunn's Superman: Man of Tomorrow and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, plus street-level chaos in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. This is your source for release dates, what we know so far, and behind-the-scenes in...

In CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast Episode 7, we dive into Sinners, its vampire mythology, and its future beyond the screen. We interview Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler, and they break down choosing between Smoke and Stack, the film's crossroads inspiration, the ambitious juke joint sequence, and a possible Sinners comic. We unpack the Sinners' ending and how horror worlds like Event Horizon, Cre...

Batman Static Beyond brings Batman Beyond and Static Shock together in a high-stakes future where tech fails, AI collapses, and heroes clash over how to save the world.  In the sixth episode of CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast, hosts Sean and Sierra sit down with writer Evan Narcisse to unpack Batman Static Beyond, the legacy of Batman Beyond and Static Shock, and what happens when a global blackout h...

Episode 5 of CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast brings Scott Snyder in to unpack how Absolute Batman strips Bruce to his core and rebuilds him without losing the Dark Knight's DNA.  Hosted by Sean and Sierra, it's a fan-first conversation that blends Scott Snyder's insights on Absolute Batman with big-screen buzz about Patrick Stewart, Professor X, and the Avengers: Doomsday rumors. The chat wraps up wi...

Conan the Barbarian fans, this one's for you! In this fourth episode, Jim Zub joins CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast to reveal how he cracked Conan's voice, mapped a 50-issue mythic arc, and what it'll take to finally nail Conan the Barbarian in live action. Jim Zub peels back the curtain on the craft behind his Conan: how research, rhythm, and a powerhouse art team forge a true "barbarian poet" vibe,...

In the third episode of CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast, our hosts Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch discuss the Warner Bros Discovery sale and what a split or new owner could mean for James Gunn's DCU, DC Studios, theaters, and streaming.  We also discuss Gen V Season 2 and how it leads into The Boys Season 5, as well as a fun idea for introducing a live-action Miles Morales. Jump in, share your...