Kneel Before Pod

Superman & Lois soon returns for its fourth and final season so Kneel Before Pod finally delivers its coverage on season 3. The conversation covers recalibrating after major life changes, complex villains and moving storytelling. A trigger warning for discussion about cancer applies. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network...

September has ended so it's time to wake up Green Day and listen to the Kneel Before Pod news round-up. We talk half-musicals, repetitive sequels and life after Avatar for James Cameron. 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 . Aaron Billingham can be found on this very si...

Summer is almost over but the news never stops. This month we discuss Disney's latest sequel plans, Taylor Swift's boyfriend in movies and whether it'll be a Kraven Christmas. 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 SoundCloud . Kat Kourbetti can be found on Twitter...

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to Star Trek: Prodigy co-executive producer and writer Aaron Waltke. The conversation covers the collaborative process of crafting the show, bringing Star Trek to a new audience and expanding the canon of the Star Trek universe. Show Notes Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy Aaron's IMDb page Aaron's Twitter Aaron's Instagram Aaron's Tumblr The Star Tr...

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to Star Trek: Prodigy writer Erin McNamara. The conversation covers the collaborative process of crafting the show, writing for a younger audience and expanding the canon of the Star Trek universe Show Notes Craig's reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy Erin's IMDb page Erin's Twitter If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod on Ap...

Deadpool & Wolverine have entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe -sort of- and Kneel Before Pod is here to break it down. The conversation covers off-limits jokes, fanservice and the rejection of God in modern cinema. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Darren Mooney’s words can be read on Second Wind Group or his webs...

Recently, Craig had the opportunity to chat to Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Supergirl actor Meg Donnelly. The conversation covers connecting emotionally in the midst of such a massive event, her connection to the character of Supergirl and the different discipline that is voice acting. Show Notes Craig's review of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Meg's T...

Recently, Craig had the opportunity to chat to Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Black Canary actor Elysia Rotaru. The conversation covers what attracted her to the character, connecting emotionally in the midst of such a massive event and the different discipline that is voice acting. Show Notes Craig's review of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Elysia's web...

July 2024 is behind us but it left behind a legacy of news and trailers that will linger. The conversations cover the fixation on Dexter, Mark Wahlberg's comeback and Comic-Con confusion. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network . Andrew’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website . Chris Mackrell can also be f...

Recently, Craig had the opportunity to chat to Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three writer Jim Krieg. The conversation covers writing an epic event, appropriate fanservice and making necessary changes to the source material. Show Notes Craig's review of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Jim’s IMDb Jim’s Twitter If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe...

Deadpool & Wolverine is almost upon us so Kneel Before Pod looks back as the last time Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman shared screen time as these characters...sort of. The conversation covers origin stories, Hugh Jackman's passion for the character and the messy X-Men movie continuity. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast networ...

Doctor Who recently completed its first series with Ncuti Gatwa in the lead role. We talk Russell T. Davies evolution as a writer/producer, fanservice and the complications of Doctor Who canon 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 Twitter . Darren Mooney’s words can be read on Second Wind G...

June is over so it's time to reflect on trailers and news. The conversation covers the latest remakes, the latest prequels and the loss of the erotic thriller. 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 Twitter . Aaron Billingham can be found on this very site. Bo Nicholson’s projects can be fou...

Star Trek: Discovery 's fifth and final season is over and Kneel Before Pod saw fit to see it off with a discussion about it. The conversation covers mystery, spirituality, fanservice and Discovery 's place in the canon. 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 2pm GM...

May is over but news never ends so our monthly round-up continues. The conversation covers missed theatrical opportunities, franchises scraping the barrel for content. and so many prequels. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network . Angus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud . Kat Kourbetti can be fou...

April 2024 is over so it's time for Kneel Before Pod's news round-up. The conversation covers the effectiveness of trailers, milking properties and Glen Powell's star power Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network . Aaron Billingham can be found on this very site. Chris can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live o...

Happy Star Wars Day to all who celebrate. This year's celebration moves into the animated side of the universe with 2008's Star Wars: The Clone Wars . The conversation covers introducing Ahsoka, the start of Tattooine being the centre of the galaxy and Ziro the Hutt. Craig can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network . Angus Ballantine can be foun...

Alien Day -4/26 or April 26th- is once again upon us and Kneel Before Pod celebrates by moving into the Predator franchise with 1987's Predator . The conversation covers its quotability, its deceptive depth and where it sits in movie history. Angus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud . Craig can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made Thi...

39 years to go until the big day and Kneel Before Pod continues our annual coverage of Star Trek to celebrate. This year we cover Star Trek: The Motion Picture . The conversation covers Star Trek making the jump to the big screen, the potential loss of this sort of storytelling and pacing. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast networ...

March 2024 is behind us and as usual, Kneel Before Pod covers the news and trailers contained within. The conversation covers quantity over quality, guaranteed hits and awards paydays. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network . Kat Kourbetti can be found on Twitter and elsewhere under here . Bo Nicholson's projects can be found...

X-Men '97 's release on Disney+ is imminent so we revisit the first three episodes of the 90s X-Men cartoon. The conversation covers our thoughts on the revival, themes in the original show and whether it still holds up. Craig can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network . Andrew’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website . Show...

Recently, Craig had the opportunity to talk to writer/actor Jonas Chernick, actor Sara Canning, actor Christian Meer and director Sean Garrity about their new film The Burning Season which recently enjoyed its international premiere at the 2024 Glasgow Film Festival. The conversation covers writing and playing potentially unlikeable characters, telling a story in reverse and the joy of filming out...

February is over but not before dropping a lot of news and trailers to fuel our monthly discussion. The conversation covers learning the wrong lessons, unnecessary follow-ups, and too many Draculas Craig can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network . Andrew’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website . Show Notes TV Reviews Craig...

The SPUMM continues with Madame Web and Kneel Before Pod couldn't resist breaking down this fascinating entry into the superhero canon. Our conversation covers worldbuilding, Spider-Man as the messiah and the state of the film industry. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podcast network . Chris can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and...

Recently, Craig had the chance to talk to Alessandro Miro, the actor playing Hunter Fosterini in Puppy Love . The conversation covers representation, working to the pace of a TV show production and dealing with being cut. Show Notes Alessandro's IMDb Alessandro's Twitter Alessandro's Instagram If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  or...