Monkeys Fighting Robots

Matthew Sardo spoke with comedian Bryan Callen about changes in Hollywood, the podcast revolution and if heavy weight boxing can make a comeback. Callen is a 20 year film and TV industry vet, starting out on MADtv and most currently you can see him on the Goldbergs. His film credits include the Hangover 1 and 2, Old School and Bad Santa. But where Callen dominates is in the podcast world with his...

Matthew Sardo spoke with actor, writer David Dastmalchian about his new film "Animals" that will be in theaters on May 15. Dastmalchian takes his own experiences to give viewers a gritty tale about love and addiction, set around the confines of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The film won a Special Jury Prize at SXSW in 2014. Dastmalchian has appeared in "The Dark Knight" and Marvel's latest film...

Matthew Sardo spoke with musician and writer Duff McKagan about his new book "How To Be A Man (and other Illusions)," the state of rock & roll, and if Guns N' Roses will ever get back together. Duff McKagan played bass for Guns N’ Roses for twelve years and co-wrote many of their most iconic songs. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Duff formed Velvet Revolver with...

Matthew Sardo spoke with Alex Kennedy, the managing editor of BasketballInsiders.com about his journalistic journey, the state of the NBA, the evolution of journalism, and how social media has changed the game. Kennedy started covering the Orlando Magic at the age of 14, his dad had to chaperon him to games.

Matthew Sardo spoke with Brad Garrett about his best moments in comedy and told a great story about Bill Cosby. Greg Proops talked about the great minds in comedy, the podcast revolution, performing in front of the prince, and his fond experience filming Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Garrett is best known for his role on Everybody Loves Raymond, you know Proops from Who's Line Is It Anyway.

Matthew Sardo spoke with writer Michael Moreci about his new book from Image Comics "Roche Limit: Clandestiny" #1. The conversation spans; creative influences, creator struggles, Joss Whedon, internet trolls, gender issues in comics, and what elements make up good science fiction.

Matthew Sardo of Monkeys Fighting Robots talks with Marvel Comics writer Jonathan Hickman, Walking Dead star Josh McDermitt, and action hero Terry Crews. Bonus: Review of Arcadia #1 from Boom! Studio.

Matthew Sardo of Monkeys Fighting Robots spoke with the lead singer of the Sex Pistols, John Lydon. The focus of the conversation was on music today and Lydon's new book "Anger Is An Energy" which is about the darker moments in his childhood.

Matthew Sardo of Monkeys Fighting Robots and Elliott Serrano the resident geek expert at the Chicago Red Eye sat down and held a Pop Culture State of the Union. The duo covered film, TV, the comic book industry, and social media. The debate got heated when Elliott addressed trolling and the negative effects it has on multiple industries. The episode ends with solid advice for future geek journalis...

Matthew Sardo of Monkeys Fighting Robots has an in-depth conversation with New York Times bestselling artist Mike Perkins of Marvel Comics. The two discuss the state of the comic book industry, the convention scene, diversity in the industry and Free Comic Book Day. Bonus: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' review - a bit darker with a few more surprises.

Matthew Sardo of Monkeys Fighting Robots chats with Mystery Science Theater 3000 Alumni; Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett about their upcoming Rifftrax Live session on the worst movie ever The Room. Bonus: A review of Chuck Palahniuk’s 'Fight Club 2' from Dark Horse Comics.

Matthew Sardo of Monkeys Fighting Robots has a candid conversation with “Weird Al” Yankovic and Mad Magazine Editor-in-Chief John Ficarra. Weird Al is MAD’s first-ever guest editor. ABOUT WEIRD AL’S TAKING OVER MAD MAGAZINE AS GUEST EDITOR “The Usual Gang of Idiots” are getting a new Idiot-in-Chief! Celebrated musical satirist and comedian “Weird Al” Yankovic, the biggest-selling comedy recording...

Matthew Sardo and filmmaker Zoran Gvojic discuss the first two episodes of 'Daredevil' on Netflix, and the effect Netflix has in the television industry.

In the first episode of Monkeys Fighting Robots your host Matthew Sardo discusses Marvel and DC Comics reboots, interviews New York Mets legend Mookie Wilson about his book, and closes out the show with a new drinking game related to the release of Fast and Furious 7.