Kneel Before Pod

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...

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...