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I DO BELIEVE IN FAERIES! This week, Scott and Alex Mirabal talk about the entertaining, but deeply flawed, Carnival Row. The fantasy TV series power vacuum left by Game of Thrones has spat out another show for us to review (and yes we know vacuums suck things, not spit them out but just ignore that please, thanks ever so much), and unlike Dark Crystal last week, there's more to talk about. Unfortu...

What the Fraggle? A good fantasy TV show? Praise Frank Oz and all his muppety minions! Scott and Mark Russell sit down to discuss a franchise that they both arrived late to, but nonetheless cherish deeply, as they talk about the newest iteration of the Dark Crystal saga. From the perfect puppetry, to the stupendous story, it's a tale Jim Henson would be proud of, and one you should absolutely watc...

In a new format that is in no way an exercise in flagrant ego-boosting, Scott tries to not only criticise a movie, but discuss how it would be so much better if HE wrote it instead. Joined by Jillian Diblasio, Scott points out the pitfalls of the much maligned Episode 7 of the Star Wars saga, and tries to inject some pathos, better character arcs, and even, dare we say, a wee bit of originality in...

This week, Scott is joined by the creator of Lou Scannon, Druid Investigations, and the Podcapers logo, Dan Harris! I know, we thought it was about bloody time too. In amongst many, many, MANY tangents, Scott and Dan discuss his varied works, his process for making them, and what the future holds. Also, a zombie kids show. Check out the Kickstarter for Cosplayer, plus Dan's Patreon! DISCLAIMER. On...

Well that was quick. Despite the fast turnaround since the last season and the fact that this season is only six episodes, Scott and Alex Mirabal still love this show! With there still being plenty to talk about, plenty of cool action, and plenty of GAY AWESOMNESS, this is a show they're going to stick to for a long while! Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | PodBean...

It's that time of year again! Scott is joined by Alex Mirabal to announce the winners of this year's TV Awards. It's a prestigious honour and there are many nominees but thankfully, because this is a podcast, there are no drunken celebrities rambling on during their acceptance speech. You know who you are. And you ruin it for the rest of us. Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android |...

Fighting evil by moonlight...and also during the day, it's Sailor Moon! And Scott knows next to nothing about her. So Mark Russell is giving him a crash course in the magical girl genre and getting him more acquainted with teenagers in miniskirts fighting crime. Wait, that sounds really bad. Also remember to vote in the AP2HYC TV Awards!  Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | St...

Ugh. Just...ugh. Don't see this movie. Please don't see this movie. By all means, listen to Scott and Mark Russell tell you in explicit detail WHY you shouldn't see this movie. But don't see this movie. Instead, if you can, please donate to this appeal for the victims of the Kyoto Animation attack: Help KyoAni Heal. They are far more deserving of your time and money than this. Also remember to vot...

Who wants to hear about a love story...a bit broken? Scott certainly does, as he's joined by writer and artist Emma Vieceli to talk about the Kickstarter for Vol 2 of her smash hit webcomic turned graphic novel BREAKS. Also, they observe some trends in the comic to film adaptation process, gush about episodic adventure games, and note how similar the British school experience is to being in the ma...

The MCU continues on, with our old pal Spidey holding the torch. And Scott is joined by Jillian Diblasio to see whether this particular torch bearer carries the flame tall and proud, or trips and falls flat on his face, all while the gathered people point and laugh and record in on their smartphones. This metaphor got a bit lost along the line, didn't it? Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcas...

Podcapers is going all intellectual this week, as Scott is joined by Chelsi Slotten to talk about the psychology of superheroes. One of them is in over their head and it's probably not the one that's an actual academic. Will Scott's decade old A-Level Psychology studies help him contribute to the discussion? Or will he just make the astute and never commented on before observation that Batman is a...

The Caped Crusader meets the Heroes in a Half Shell! Good news: Scott is reviewing something actually good this week for a change. Bad news: it's DC related. He's joined by Alex Mirabal to talk about the recent Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and how it might be the best Batman Vs movie you could see. But admittedly, that's a low hurdle to jump over. Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Appl...

♫ Here come the Men in Blaaaack! ♫ This week, Scott is joined by AP2HYC's Cosplay Hero Kit "Puddy Geeks" Horsely to talk about the latest Men in Black movie. And how much of a disappointment it truly is. With Scot being a big fan of the series and Kit knowing next to nothing, it's sure to be a wild ride here on Podcapers! Which is more than you can say about the movie. Listen & Subscribe: Spotify...

As the main Fox made X-Men movies draw to a close, Scott is joined by Dara Berkey to discuss the swan song of the Children of the Atom. Or rather the dying duck gasp of the worst received X-Men movie to date. But is it that bad? Let's find out! Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | PodBean | Podchaser | Podparadise | Listen Notes |  Player. FM | RSS Follow us on: Twit...

Happy Pride Month everybody! To celebrate, Scott is joined by Alex Mirabal to count down both of their picks for the best representations of LGBTQIA+ superheroes! And whilst there definitely needs to be more representation out there, the ones they did pick are excellent. From omnisexual time travellers to sentient genderqueer architecture, these are the best of the best! Listen & Subscribe: Spotif...

Do spoilers even count for this one? Ah, who cares? It's yet another Disney remake, so Scott has no choice but to lambaste it with Mark Russell. Well, actually he does have a choice. He actively chose to review this. Because he hates himself. Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | PodBean | Podchaser | Podparadise | Listen Notes |  Player. FM | RSS Follow us on: Twitte...

Magic and mystery are afoot this week on Podcapers, as Scott talks with author Bron James about his contemporary fantasy book series, Sam Hain. They discuss the book's origins, Bron's approach to writing, and what the last good Christmas movie was. Because that's the kind of hot button issue our listeners want to hear about. Check out Bron's work!  Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | An...

Detective Pikachu! I choose you...to review! Scott and Mark Russell return to the world of Pokémon to talk about everyone's favourite electric mouse, Pikachu. Only now, he solves mysteries! They explore the highs and lows of the movie, and learn that their courage will pull them through. ♫You teach me and I'll teach you. Po-ké-moooooon! Gotta catch em' all! Pokémon!♫ I'm sorry, it's an automatic r...

For the Honour of Grayskull! She-Ra season two is here and Scott and Alex Mirabal are here to review it in all it's glo...wait, why is it only seven episodes? I mean, it's one episode longer than season 8 of Game of Thrones, but still! Also, a quick examination of the abysmal Sonic the Hedgehog trailer. Because we can. Check out Mark Russell's take on the Sonic trailer over at AP2HYC! Listen & Sub...

SPOILERS! SPOILERS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE DAMN EPISODE! SPOILERS ACROSS EVERY INCH OF THIS REVIEW!!! Now, that's out of the way, we can sit back and bask in the awesomeness that is Avengers Endgame! Scott is joined by Mark Russell to talk about the movie in all it's gloriousness, with quick mini reviews throughout from multiple other podcasts as part of our Podern Family! Also check out AP2HYC's MCU...

It's that time again! Scott goes for round three with Disney, listing a bakers dozens worth of some of the most awful films Disney have ever made. This year, he tackles the home video monstrosities they've churned out, but he's not alone! Joined by Mark Russell and Alex Mirabal, they face the films that even hardcore Disney fans don't like. Pray for them, Capers! Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Appl...

SOMEONE OWES GUILLERMO DEL TORO AN APOLOGY!!! Needless to say, this was a disastrous reboot of Hellboy. Featuring shoddy plotting, poor performances, and the worst British accents since Keanu Reeves said "I could do Dracula, sure!", it's a chore to watch. Thankfully you don't have to watch it. Scott and Mark Russell already did, and can tell you why you shouldn't watch it in explicit detail. Liste...

Well, slap me with a halibut and call me Susan Pennyfarthing, winner of the Cheltenham Regional Stamp Collectors Fair nine years running. DC have made another good movie! Scott is joined by Podcapers resident DC fan, Alex Mirabal, to talk about the awesomeness of putting Chuck in a supersuit, the future of DC movies, and just how far Joss Whedon has sunk. It's a big one folks! Strap in! Listen & S...

This week, Scott's curiousness is sprouting! Hey, it's not easy to come up with jokes relating to the topic of the week EVERY WEEK! In any case, Scott is joined by Asa Wheatley to talk about his new comic anthology, Sprouting and Other Tales of the Curious....among other things. Yeah it's another sidetrack-y episode folks. Strap in for the rants. Check out Asa's work! Kickstarter for Sprouting goe...

Galloping Galaxies, Captain Cosmic! This week, Scott takes a dive into the Silver Age of comics with Andy Clift as they talk about his comic, Captain Cosmic. They talk about the history of comics, the tropes of the Silver Age, and most importantly, Star Wars. Why? Because they can. Shut up! Check out Andy's work! Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | PodBean | Podchas...