CMM Podcast

In Episode 161, court is back in session as Nick and Wesley hold an original vs. reboot debate between The Dark Knight (2008) and The Batman (2022). Which movie depicted the better Batman? Which movie featured the better villains? Who had the better tech (23:04)? Before that, the two discuss the Pam & Tommy series on HULU, Shawn Levy getting tapped to direct Deadpool 3, and the Boys S3 trailer...

In Episode 160, Nick and Wesley conduct an exit survey to discuss Matt Reeves’ The Batman, starring Robert Pattison and Zoe Kravitz. Was this the best Batman movie to date? What will age the worst? Who had the best performance by a side character (16:45)? Before that, the two discuss the offshoot Batman series coming to HBOMax — GCPD and The Penguin — as well as Taika Waititi teasing he may not be...

In Episode 159, Nick and Wesley welcome back Geeks Worldwide insider Casey Walsh ( @thecomixkid ) to discuss all things DC and Marvel. Should we expect a Thomas/Martha Wayne death scene in The Batman? If there's a sequel, what direction will they take it? What do we make of all the speculation surrounding Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Nick puts the LIT in literature with his Comic Book...

In Episode 158, Nick and Wesley conduct an exit survey to discuss the latest DCEU property, Peacemaker, directed by James Gunn, starring John Cena, and streaming on HBO Max. Who was the best character? What will age the worst? How would you rate the comedy in the series? Before that, the two discuss living in a Disney-owned and operated neighborhood, Arthur ending after 25 years, and The Boys: Dia...

In Episode 157, Nick and Wesley countdown their most memorable break-up scenes in movies — on this, the day after Valentine’s Day. What was the most gut-wrenching breakup? Did any hit too close to home? Did any give them a laugh to two? Before that, the two discuss Super Bowl LVI, including the Dr. Strange trailer, new images info on Moon Knight, and Netflix pulling its Marvel shows. Nick puts the...

In Episode 156, Nick and Wesley share their favorite comic book character rebrands to appear in TV or movies. Who cracks the top 10? And who will claim the no. 1 spot (24:46)? Before that, the two discuss the Super Bowl LVI halftime show and commercial expectations, Roland Emmerich and Steve Soderberg on superhero movies, and Cad Bane's appearance in The Book of Boba Fett. Nick puts the LIT in lit...

In Episode 155, Nick and Wesley crack open the MCU Rewatch Vault to discuss 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, starring Chris Hemsworth. What was the most rewatchable scene? What aged the worst? Who had the best performance by a side character? (21:06) Before that, the two discuss Wordle being bought out by the New York Times, a brand-new MCU, and Mortal Kombat 2. Nick puts the LIT in literature with comic bo...

In Episode 154, court is back in session for Nick and Wesley as they play Original vs. Sequel with the Hot Tub Time Machine franchise. Who was better in the group — John Cusack or Adam Scott? Which movie made better use of the tub? Which movie had a better version of Lou Dorchen (20:11)? Before that, the two discuss the release of the MCU Moon Knight Disney+ trailer, getting fooled by title cards...

In Episode 153, court is back in session for Nick and Wesley as they play Original vs. Reboot with Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man. Which movie had the better Peter Parker? Which stayed truer to the comics? Which had the better supporting cast (20:58)? Before that, the two discuss the release of the MCU Moon Knight Disney+ trailer, Who we think will play Black Panther in Wakanda...

In Episode 152, Nick and Wesley are joined by Jason Rossi of the Pop Culture Piledriver Podcast to see who can build the best cinema of 2015 movies (15:57). Do you agree with the first overall pick? Who had the best draft? Before that, the two discuss the Robin rumors in the DCEU’s Batgirl, Bob Saget’s death, and our excitement level to rewatch the Eternals this weekend on Disney+. Nick puts the L...

2021 has ended and with it, we got nine pieces of content from the MCU. What was the best new character addition? What was the biggest WTF moment? Who was the worst villain from the year? We asked the questions and you gave us the answers for our first-ever cmMCU Year in Review (25:15).  But before that, the two discuss the rumored realignment to the DCEU, a possible MCU Ghost Rider casting,...

In Episode 150, Nick and Wesley discuss the latest miniseries released on Disney+, Hawkeye, starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld. What was the best usage of an arrow? Who won the movie? What will age the worst? Before that, the two share what they’ve been watching over the last few days, the latest trailer for Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and Keaton’s appearance in the upcoming Batgirl movie. N...

In Episode 149, Nick and Wesley discuss the Spider-Man: No Way Home, starring Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield. What was the most rewatchable scene? What will age the best? Who had the best performance by a side character (21:19)? Before that, the two share their thoughts on episode five of Hawkeye, and what to see/stream during the Christmas break. Nick puts the LIT in literature w...

In Episode 148, Nick and Wesley discuss the holiday classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol, now available to stream on Disney+ (28:48). What was the best song? Who won the movie? Before that, the two share their thoughts on episode four of Hawkeye, their final hopes before seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home, Shuri rumors, and who’ll be playing M.O.D.O.K. in Ant-Man 3. Nick puts the LIT in literature with...

In Episode 147, Nick and Wesley welcome back Geeks Worldwide editor-in-chief Casey Walsh ( @thecomixkid ) to offload some scoops & rumors surrounding the upcoming MCU landscape. WARNING: POTENTIAL SPOILERS ABOUND regarding He drops notes on Moon Knight, Thor 4, Black Panther 2, Guardians vol. 3, Hawkeye, She-Hulk, Ant-Man 3, and even a few hints at Peacemaker and a potential The Suicide Squad...

In Episode 146, Nick and Wesley discuss the sixth installment of the ‘Home Alone’ series, Home Sweet Home Alone, now streaming on Disney+ (20:05). Did this live up to the originals? Is this worth your time this holiday season? Before that, the two share their thoughts on the first two episodes of Hawkeye. They also briefly touch on Super Mario Bros. and Italian accents and trailers from Peacemaker...

In Episode 145, Nick and Wesley discuss the follow-up to the Netflix viral docu-series, Tiger King 2. Did we need this? How did it stack up to the original? Did we get any closure? Before that, the two talk the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, Daredevil to the MCU, and the results from our recent drafts. Nick has you covered with all the latest trades and issues in his Comic Book Minute. They clos...

In Episode 144, Nick and Wesley are joined by WEEI’s Chris Scheim ( @Scheimtime ) and Billy D ( @BillYE2411 ) from the Pop Culture Piledriver Podcast to build a cinema of 1999 movies. Who built the best theater? Who had the worst collection? But before that, the two share their big takeaways from Disney+ Day and the new trailer for the Halo series. Nick has you covered with all the latest trades a...

In Episode 143, Nick and Wesley discuss the latest MCU movie to hit theaters, Eternals, directed by Chloe Zhao. What will age the best? Who won the movie? Was it worth the wait (16:41). Before that, the two talk Disney+ Day, the Morbius trailer, and a follow-up on our MCU Rumor Mill segment from last week. Nick has you covered with all the latest trades and issues in his Comic Book Minute. They cl...

In Episode 142, Nick and Wesley welcome Geeks Worldwide EIC, KC Walsh ( @thecomixkid ), to get the skinny on all of the latest MCU rumors — and then some! (SPOILER WARNING). Then the two share the movies that made them — influential movies seen before the age of 13 (33:44). Nick has you covered with all the latest trades and issues in his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge D...

In Episode 141, Nick and Wesley discuss the latest movie from Denis Villeneuve, Dune, now streaming on HBOMax and in theaters everywhere. Who won the movie? Would this have been better served as a prestige TV series (19:53)? But before that, the two break down KC Walsh’s news that Marvel will begin production on a World War Hulk movie, Eternals updates, and a perfect casting for the Barbie movie....

In Episode 140, Nick and Wesley discuss Batman: The Long Halloween Parts I & II. How true was this to the source material? What will age the best? Who won the movie (36:28)? But before that, the two break down all the news and notes from this weekend’s DC FanDome, Marvel’s 2022 movie slate getting pushed back, Adam Warlock’s casting in Guardians vol. 3, and more. Nick has you covered with all...

In Episode 139, Nick and Wesley discuss Marvel’s What If?... with an old-fashioned exit survey. Did we need this? What were the best parts? Will anything be carried over into the live-action timeline? (22:17) But before that, the two talk about the latest Eternals trailer, Timothee Chalamet as young Willy Wonka, and whether we should watch Squid Game on Netflix. Nick has you covered with all the l...

In Episode 138, Nick and Wesley discuss Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage, starring Tom Hardy. Was this even worth watching? Who won the movie? What will age the best? Before that, they discuss S1:E8 of Marvel's What If?..., box office updates on Shang-Chi & No Time To Die, and Nick has you covered with all the latest trades and issues in his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Dischar...

In Episode 137, Nick and Wesley discuss the best actors/actresses to play multiple comic book characters? Who tops our list? Who just made the cut (28:25)? Before that, they discuss S1:E7 of Marvel’s What If?..., Marvel’s lawsuit, who the next James Bond will be, and Tiger King II coming to Nexflix. Nick has you covered with all the latest trades and issues in his Comic Book Minute. They close the...