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Chicago comic book artist Jim Terry who is half Native American (Ho-Chunk Nation) traveled to Standing Rock in early November to deliver supplies to water defenders. The journey inspired him to create a stunning piece of artwork, and this is his story.  Terry wanted to make clear that he was not speaking for Standing Rock Sioux, but from his personal experiences. "Here is the most amazing that I t...

Welcome to the Holiday Spectacular known as Episode 101. EJ was eaten by a tiger at the Lowry Park Zoo, so Cary Elwes from 'The Princess Bride' stops by chat about his book. Plus, Matt takes a look at the best and worst of Billy Bob Thornton as he reviews 'Bad Santa 2' and David E. Kelly's 'Goliath.' Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 101 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Do you wa...

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' hits theaters this week, and EJ and Matt truly wanted to review the film for you, but it turned out to be uninspiring and we wanted to give you an epic 100th episode, so we went on a tangent. We instead discuss our 'Top 5 Films Involving Magic.'  Matt gets stuck in the 80s rabbit hole of sorcery, and EJ panders to his inner 90s teenage witch.   Strap yours...

Denis Villeneuve’s 'Arrival’ starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker hits theaters this week. The film is sitting at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, but what did the crew at Monkeys Fighting Robots think of the sci-fi drama. Matt and EJ try to wrap their collective minds around the film and why Villeneuve’s vision works so well. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 99 of the Monkeys Fightin...

Listen to two nerds debate the merits of cinema, sorcery, and shenanigans. Matt loves 'Doctor Strange,' EJ does not, and the podcast goes downhill from there. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 98 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Do you want to be our SUPER-FAN of the week? All you have to do is comment on this podcast to be eligible. Do you have a question that you would like ans...

AMC's 'The Walking Dead' kicked off its seventh season with a dramatic premiere as Negan brutally dealt with the survivors. EJ and Matt breakdown the episode and look back at the six-month build-up. Did the episode work or was it too much for the casual fan? Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 97 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Do you want to be our SUPER-FAN of the week? All you...

'Westworld' is HBO's new show to replace the outgoing 'Game of Thrones,' but does it have what it takes to be a groundbreaking show or is it trying too hard to be layered, and will lose viewers before answers are revealed. Also in this episode, we review 'Ouija: Origin Of Evil' and 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.' Additionally, Matt and EJ get on their respective soap boxes for 60-seconds. Strap you...

'The Accountant' starring Ben Affleck hits theaters this week, and 'The Flash' on the CW is in its second week of the third season. These are the topics that Matt and EJ will debate about this week. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 95 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Do you want to be our SUPER-FAN of the week? All you have to do is comment on this podcast to be eligible. Do you...

The disaster film genre is filled with guilty pleasures ('Armageddon'). Could 'Deepwater Horizon' be the best disaster film of the past 40 years? Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 94 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Do you want to be our SUPER-FAN of the week? All you have to do is comment on this podcast to be eligible. Do you have a question that you would like answered during...

Is Chris Pratt annoying or did you bring that baggage with you? 'The Magnificent Seven' comes out Friday and Matt takes issue with EJ's frame of mind when it comes to Pratt. Bonus tracks: Do you want to see Shia LaBeouf as Jason Todd? Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 93 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Do you want to be our SUPER-FAN of the week? All you have to do is comment on...

'The Blair Witch' hits theaters this week and EJ and Matt battle over this film. While EJ is all in on this movie, Matt has some reservations. Bonus tracks: 'Fear the Walking Dead,' X-Men deleted mall scene Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 92 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Do you want to be our SUPER-FAN of the week? All you have to do is comment on this podcast to be eligible...

Jesse Blaze Snider is our guest to talk about his latest book BLACK LIGHT DISTRICT. Jesse Blaze Snider and co-writer/producer Will Knox’s groundbreaking online comic book/music anthology will appear in print for the very first time this October from Image Comics. BLACK LIGHT DISTRICT features six epic illustrated stories set to the music of geek culture-inspired “Black Light District” EP, with art...

Who knew at the beginning of 2016 that Clint Eastwood's 'Sully' would be more divisive that Zack Snyder's 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.' In one of the more passionate debates, EJ and Matt dissect Eastwood's vision, and the age gap between the two hosts is paramount to the discussion. Also is this episode, the super fan of the week has a new challenger, and 'Fear the Walking Dead' gets bette...

Monkeys Fighting Robots co-host EJ Moreno was born in 1990 and we decided to look back at our favorite films from that year. Bonus tracks: 'Fear the Walking Dead' recap - 2 thumbs up! 'Morgan' review - 2 thumbs down.

Animated films involving talking animals usually have insane plots when you put them down on paper, but it is this over the top creativeness that makes them endearing. “Hey, it’s a movie about storks, and they deliver packages. They’re like Amazon, and you’re auditioning to play a pigeon that wears a toupee. And I was like, ‘Sounds good! Sign me up. I’m in.’ That absolutely sounds ridiculous,” sai...

This week the films battling it out for your attention are 'Don't Breathe' and 'Hands Of Stone.' A boxing film and a horror movie, as Matt loves boxing and EJ loves horror; the debate will be fast and furious. Also, 'Fear the Walking Dead' is back. A Gen Xer and a Millennial debate the latest topics in pop culture. One guy is a filmmaker and the other is a journalist, but both are nerds. We make y...

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a new novel, a new comic book, and wants to save the world. Matt Sardo spoke with the student of Bruce Lee about the current state of the superhero, and how Abdul-Jabbar would like to team up with Ant-Man. The six-time NBA Most Valuable Player also talked about how he interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King as a 17-year-old high school student, and how if we respect o...

Episode 88: Fall Movie Preview by Monkeys Fighting Robots

Actor turned writer, Taylor Sheridan called into to talk about his latest film "Hell or High Water' starring Ben Foster, Chris Pine, and Jeff Bridges. The writer went through the process of script writing, talked about America's love affair with the outlaw, and how to avoid the pitfalls of a sequel. Sheridan also wrote 'Sicario' from 2015. Sheridan wouldn't say no, but thinks writing a script for...

Glitterbomb #1 from Image Comics is a standout book that is self-aware and understands the true meaning of suspense as you are captivated from the start. This is a must read on September 7. The creators of 'Glitterbomb' Jim Zub and Djibril Morissette-Phan called in to discuss the book and the ever changing world of the comic book industry. GLITTERBOMB #1 Farrah Durante is a middle-aged actress hun...

Seth Rogen’s ‘Sausage Party’ is out this week and we thought it would be a perfect time to discuss the best and worst of Rogen’s 17-year career. The 34-year-old Vancouver native has been a content machine since his first appearance in 1999 on ‘Freaks and Geeks.’ Yet, for every ‘Pineapple Express’ Rogen balances the scales with a ‘Green Hornet.’ What is your favorite Seth Rogen character or film? L...

Wrenn Schmidt who plays Megan Holter on Robert Kirkman's 'Outcast' called in to talk about season one and her character's story arc. Also, if you have a chance please vote for Monkeys Fighting Robots for best local podcast! Click the link: https://creativeloafing.wufoo.com/forms/m1krmkzj0jrgmdb/ Thank you for your time and help.

'Suicide Squad' hits theaters this week. Will the film redeem the DC Comics Cinematic Universe or continue to dig the giant money pit hole for Warner Bros. Pictures? Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 86 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Also, if you have a chance please vote for Monkeys Fighting Robots for best local podcast! Click the link: https://creativeloafing.wufoo.com/forms...

This was a fast-and-furious week of pop culture. Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con released tons of footage from Warner Bros.' film slated, 'Batman: The Killing Joke' was on the big screen Monday night, and Tuesday was the press screening of 'Jason Bourne.' Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 85 of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast is here. Also, if you have a chance please vote for Monkeys Fightin...

WWE Superstar Jake 'The Snake' Roberts called the Monkeys Fighting Robots hotline Tuesday to discuss his latest film 'The Bet,' his spoken word tour, and the state of the WWE. JAKE “THE SNAKE” ROBERTS BIO Menacing, intimidating and totally hypnotic in the ring, Jake “The Snake” Roberts was a Superstar capable of taking you down physically as well as psychologically. Slithering to the ring with a m...