Kneel Before Pod

The year is half done and Kneel Before Pod covers the news and trailers from June. The conversation covers original ideas, new voices and the death of franchises. Featuring Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network . Izaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter , BlueSky , Instagram and his writing Instagram Chris Mackrell can also be fou...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the horizon, and Kneel Before Pod is getting prepared with episodes exploring other versions of the stories the film might be adapting. The first revisits the 1994 animated episodes that, in what can only be described as a remarkable coincidence, also involve Peter mutating and the Punisher appearing. The conversation covers storytelling pace, trusting the audience...

May is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you the usual news and trailers coverage. The conversation covers baffling spinoffs, strange revivals and sexy projects. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet Kat Kourbeti can be found here Show Notes Movie Reviews Craig’s review of Superman Craig's review of Bumblebee Craig's review of Dungeons & Dragons: H...

May the fourth be with you all on another Star Wars Day. This year we discuss the premiere of Star Wars: Rebels ; "Spark of Rebellion" Part 1 and Part 2. The conversation covers authentic  Star Wars , found family dynamics and resisting fascism. Featuring 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...

April is behind us and May has begun but we won't forget the news and trailers that April brought us. The conversation covers revived projects, franchise continuations and the style at the time. Featuring Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website...

Alien Day -4/26 or April 26th- is once again upon us and Kneel Before Pod celebrates by discussing the franchise's first voyage into the world of television; Alien: Earth season 1. The conversation covers expanding the universe, arrested development and evil billionaires. Featuring Angus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud Craig McKenzie can be found on this very s...

First Contact Day has come around again. It's only 37 years until the big day and to celebrate we cover the middle of the loose trilogy; Star Trek III: The Search for Spock . The conversation covers missed operatic opportunities, the film's influence on the franchise and civilian costuming in Star Trek . Featuring Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet o...

March is behind us and the news cycle continued as always so we break it down. The conversation covers Henry Cavill not being James Bond, non announcements and half naked influencers. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Izaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter , BlueSky or Instagram Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his L...

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has completed its first season so Kneel Before Pod takes the class and breaks it down in immense detail. The conversation covers expanding the Star Trek  universe, fanservice and whether to go full  Riverdale. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Darren Mooney - words can be read Second Wind Group...

Avengers: Age of Ultron  recently celebrated its 10th anniversary so the Kneel Before Pod Avengers assemble to look back on the film. The conversation covers attempts at themes, consistency within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the aversion to endings and much more. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Aaron Billingham can be...

January, also known as the longest month of the year, is over and Kneel Before Pod closes it off by discussing the news and trailers that came our way. The conversation covers corporate shifts, respect for source material and getting paid to do nothing. Featuring 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...

Another year is in the rear view mirror but the news doesn't sleep during the festive period. The conversation covers more toy movies, Marvel's desperation and ScarJo as franchise catnip. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and perio...

Kneel Before Pod brings you the second donor requested episode. Donor and superfan Violet Hammond requested we go back to her childhood and discuss Don Bluth’s 1982 classic The Secret of Nimh . The conversation covers taking on Disney, attempted hero’s journeys and the necessity of magical amulets. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast...

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 post-apocalyptic Christmas blockbuster where Santa is one of the few survivors of an apocalypse and works to free the world of the tyranny of a sentient Christmas toy. Geoffrey...

Kneel Before Pod gets a MovieVersaries flavour and commemorates the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever . The conversation covers the changing face of superhero movies, merchandising and sanctioning Jim Carrey's buffoonery. Featuring Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktree . Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network I...

November 2025 is over and the festive season is upon us but before that we take care of the business of discussing the news and trailers revealed during the month. The conversation covers more revivals, the return of the romcom and repressed frolicking desire. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Angus Ballantine can be found...

October is over and the news cycle continues to turn. The conversation covers horror concepts, unnecessary adaptations and the joy of Netflix Christmas. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Kat Kourbeti can be found here . Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodi...

Spooky season is in full swing and Kneel Before Pod resurrects the Halloween special. This year we compare and contrast John Carpenter's 1978 classic Halloween with its 2007 remake by Rob Zombie. We discuss setting the standard, directorial artistry and being scared. Featuring Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Angus Bal...

Recently Craig had the pleasure of talking to actor Dean Redman, who recently guest starred in the first episode of Boston Blue . They discuss acting with CGI, meeting your heroes and the importance of recognising stunts. Show Notes Dean's IMDb Dean's Twitter Dean's Instagram Craig's review of Warcraft: The Beginning Craig's review of War for the Planet of the Apes Craig's interview with Sudz Suth...

September has ended and Kneel Before Pod brings you a breakdown of the news and trailers from that month. The conversation covers returning to wells, Star Wars back in theatres and recasting Stallone. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Izaak Stoakes – Twitter , BlueSky or Instagram Show Notes TV Reviews Craig’s reviews of S...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds completed its third season and Kneel Before Pod boldly goes into a long discussion about the season. We cover priorities, prequel problems, reheated leftovers and much, much more. Featuring Craig McKenzie - here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet ( Film Stories podcast network ) Chris Mackrell - live Sundays 12 and 2pm GMT on Black Diamond FM and periodicall...

Marvel steps outside the MCU with the debut of their first family in The Fantastic Four: First Steps  and Kneel Before Pod hops in a rocket ship to break it down. The conversation covers skipping origins, benevolent fascism and who gets a flying car. 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...

Another July comes to an end and Kneel Before Pod brings you the usual trailers and news discussion. The conversation covers the state of Star Trek , video game adaptations and pollution fighting superheroes. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website...

James Gunn's take on the DC universe begins with Superman and Kneel Before Pod looks to the sky to see what they can say about it. The conversation covers comic book styled worlds, originality and Jimmy Olsen's womanising prowess. 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. Show No...

Another milestone has been cleared. Kneel Before Pod is proud to bring you the 300th regular format podcast. To celebrate we did a live stream where most of the team appeared to play games and discuss a range of talking points while taking questions and comments from an active audience. We also discussed exciting plans for the future. Please enjoy the edited version and celebrate with us all over...