The Talking Back Podcast

This week it's another edition of our Cult Classic Calendar and we're getting our October horror started with The Blob! "A deadly entity from space crash-lands near a small town, and begins consuming everyone in its path. As panic ensues, a shady organization emerges in an attempt to contain the horrific creature." We hope you enjoy this review of The Blob! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes f...

This week we're celebrating 400 episodes the only way we know how, with our classic clip show extravaganza! This year it's bigger than ever! Thanks for being with us for some or all of the journey! We hope you enjoy this special 400th Episode! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then check out our page on  Patreon ! Check out Demo Dash! You can also support Talkin...

This week it's another edition of Cartoon 1st and we're checking out everyone's favourite Big Blue Boy, it's The Tick! "Shortly after arriving in The City and meeting his new side-kick Arthur, The Tick is called into action to foil the evil plans of the Idea Men. Can Tick and Arthur prevent the dastardly plan or will The City be destroyed?" We hope you enjoy this review of The Tick! If you'd like...

This week it's time for a fun animated feature from 2010, it's time to activate your brain cells as we check out Megamind! "The villainous Megamind has finally defeated his do-gooder nemesis, Metro Man, but Megamind is now left without a purpose. What will he become in a superhero-free world?"  We hope you enjoy this review of Megamind! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back ever...

This week we're checking out decades worth of Super-Hero stories neatly wrapped up into a single trade as we check out Marvels! "Marvels chronicles the history of the Marvel Universe from 1939 to the mid-1970 through the eyes of an ordinary photojournalist, Phil Sheldon. It shows how everyday people react with awe, confusion, and fear to super-powered being."  We hope you enjoy this review of Marv...

This week it's another instalment of our Cult Classic Calendar and we're checking out Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise! "The Nerds head to Fort Lauderdale for a fraternity convention, only to find themselves dealing with their old rivals, the Alpha Betas. When the Alpha Betas start causing trouble, the Nerds have to fight to stay at the convention and enjoy their vacation."  We hope you...

This week it's another edition of Cartoon 1st, it's one of our favourites, we're checking out Garfield and Friends! "Garfield and Friends mixes Garfield’s laid-back world with the wacky adventures of a group of farm animals. Get ready for short stories full of goofy characters and ridiculous adventures. The simple, easy going, but well thought out humour will have you coming back for more! Garfiel...

This week we're checking out a comic that changed the landscape forever with Flash Issue #91! "Wally West tries to stop a bridge accident and a crashing police helicopter. Frustrated by his limits, he adds Johnny Quick's speed formula to his already super speed, freezing time from his perspective where he'll need to figure out what the hell is going on" We hope you enjoy this review of Flash 91! I...

This week we're reviewing our first Wes Anderson movie with Fantastic Mr. Fox! "When a sly Fox can't resist his true nature and returns to a life of stealing from farms he puts the entire animal community at risk. Mr. Fox will need to lead them in a battle of life and death against the angry farmers".  We hope you enjoy this review of Fantastic Mr. Fox! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from...

This week we're checking out one of the great alien invasion movies with Independence Day! "When a massive alien invasion catches the world completely off guard it leaves humanity on the brink of extinction. It's up to a fighter pilot, a scientist, and the U.S. president working together to find a weakness and organize a global counterattack".  We hope you enjoy this review of Independence Day! If...

It's time for another instalment in our Cult Classic Calendar, we're checking out the perfect summer coming of age story with Stand By Me! "Follow 4 boys as they hike through the Oregon woods to find the dead body of a missing boy. Along the way they'll face personal fears, share stories, confront local bullies, and make memories that will last a lifetime." We hope you enjoy this review of Stand B...

This week on Cartoon 1st we're checking out the weird and whacky adventures of Johnny Bravo! "Johnny Bravo follows a muscular, sunglasses-wearing, dimwitted egomaniac who's convinced all women want him. The show tracks his misadventures as he constantly tries and fails to score a date." We hope you enjoy this review of Johnny Bravo! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every mo...

This week we're checking out a classic from the 90s where one guy decides to make a difference the only way he can in "Falling Down"! "An unemployed defense engineer snaps during a sweltering Los Angeles traffic jam. He abandons his car and embarks on a violent, destructive trek across the city to see his estranged daughter on her birthday". We hope you enjoy this review of Falling Down! If you'd...

This week we're checking out a modern game with a retro feel with the newly released game "Mixtape"! "Mixtape follows a group of teenage friends on their last day of high school and last day together before going separate ways. It's set to a carefully curated playlist of tracks chosen by main character Stacey Rockford". We're joined by a special guest Corey Stevenson to help us navigate the beauty...

It's time for another Cult Classic Calendar pick and this time it's another hot and dusty entry with "To Live and Die in LA"! "A Federal Agent is dead, a killer is on the loose, and the City of Angels is about to explode".  Another great entry in the Cult Classics, tune in for our thoughts on this gritty as hell crime thriller! We hope you enjoy this review of To Live and Die in LA! If you'd like...

This week it's hot fun in the summer time as we check in on some outrageously rich teens from Beverly Hills! "Beverly Hills Teens follows wealthy 16-year-olds in Beverly Hills as they navigate normal teenage romances and rivalries amid a lavish lifestyle of mansions, yachts, and Rodeo Drive shopping sprees".  If you thought you had problems it's nothing compared to these bratty rich kids! Tune it...

This week we're checking out an episode from Star Trek Voyager and having fun with the crews hilarious mishaps on the Holodeck! "When extra-dimensional aliens mistake a Captain Proton holodeck program for reality Voyager becomes stranded. The crew must now step into a 1930s sci-fi serial and attempt to defeat the sinister Dr. Chaotica to end a war".  This is truly one of the most original and inve...

This week we continue through The Thing comic books with volume 3 titled Eternal Vows! "A woman infected by the Thing fights to hold onto her humanity as a small New Zealand town becomes the battleground for a rapidly spreading alien nightmare." This volume takes us deep into the thoughts of The Thing, where we learn it might not be exactly what you think it is. This was a great read, we'll tell y...

This week we're checking out what's been called an Alien clone, not so sure we agree with that, but regardless of that claim it's time for the horrifying tale of "Galaxy of Terror"! "During a routine rescue mission the spaceship Quest and her crew find more than they bargained for on a remote planet. Their fears will be tested as they work to unravel the mysteries of an ancient alien pyramid." Tun...

This week the Cult Classic Calendar says it's time for Hard Ticket to Hawaii so here it is! "Two undercover DEA agents intercept a drug shipment intended for a ruthless kingpin. When they accidentally uncover a cache of smuggled diamonds, they become marked for death." That synopsis barely scratches the surface of this one, tune in for our thoughts on this Hard Hitting classic!  We hope you enjoy...

This week on our Cartoon 1st for the month we're checking out the totally Jawesome and out of control Street Sharks! "When the evil Dr. Paradigm starts messing around with gene-slamming he's able to transforms 4 unassuming brothers into human shark hybrids. These Street Sharks will need to find time between eating to stop Paradigm from doing even more damage." It's energetic, engaging, off the hoo...

This week we're learning about Mythical Beasts, in particular the Unicorn, to be more specific The Last Unicorn! Yes we're checking out the classic animated feature from the 80s! In The Last Unicorn, an immortal Unicorn learns she is the last of her species and leaves her forest in search of others. This is a high level animated fantasy, and we're excited to tell you all about it! We hope you enjo...

This week it's more kids playing video games for prizes and fame, play your cards right and you might score a date with Liza, it's everyone's favorite Canadian Video Game Show - it's Video & Arcade Top 10! We first covered this show last year and it was one of our favorite episodes of the year so we're back top cover another episode. These are jam packed with gaming, music, movies, and more so...

It's time for another movie in our 2026 Cult Classic Calendar, from 1988 it's They Live! "When a wanderer without meaning finds himself in LA, he uncovers more than he bargained for when a pair of special sunglasses show him what's truly going on in the world. What's going on ain't no good."  Any week we cover a Carpenter film is a good one so we're excited to dig into this outrageous offering fro...

This week we're celebrating May the 4th a little bit early with the Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour!  Taking place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, Ewoks and Droids expands the worlds of both. Follow the hijinx of C3PO and R2D2 as they try to find their place in the Galaxy, and watch the Ewoks defend their Forrest on Endor at all costs! We'll dig into both cartoons and find out who's fo...