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Insert spy/monkey pun here. In anticipation of the release of the fourth Kickstarter for her comic about the simian super spy Bubbles O'Seven, Scott chats with Grainne McEntee about Bubbles, his adventures so far, and his future, as well as a host of other topics such as James Bond, the portrayal of animals in the media, and...well...monkey love. Let's just leave it at that, shall we? Check out ot...

Manners maketh man. Sadly though, they don't necessarily make for a good movie. Scott and AP2HYC writer Jonathan Hazin talk about Kingsman 2 and where exactly it went wrong. They discuss returning characters, new characters, American stereotypes masquerading as characters, and Elton John. ♫ Rocket maaaaaan! Burning out his fuse up here alone. ♫ Check out Scott and David Molofsky talking with one o...

With so many great animated TV shows being broadcast nowadays, it's important to remember those that came before. And what not to do when adapting them! Scott and Mark Russell take a look at one of their most hated films, that came from one of their most beloved cartoons. They talk about the adaptation process, Racebending, and why M. Night Shyamalan was probably on cactus juice when he made this...

  In anticipation of the release of their book How Comics Work, Scott and David are joined by comic legend Dave Gibbons (of Watchmen, Batman vs Predator, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and many, many more comics-fame) and editor/pop culture writer Tim Pilcher, to discuss just how do comics work. Gibbons and Pilcher talk about why they made the book, the qualities you need to make it in the comic in...

If one does not remember the past, one is doomed to repeat it. Something Hollywood does a lot. But not on Podcapers! Scott is joined by AP2HYC writer The Bard, as they look at superheroes throughout history. From ancient Sumerian tales to the comics code of the 1950's, they look at the tropes and patterns of characters that we know and love, that may not be as new as we thought. Subscribe: iTunes ...

Given the...minimal amount of female superheroes on the big screen, Scott is joined by Chelsi Slotten to go to the source and discuss what exactly is wrong with female superheroes in comic books. They look at some of the worst tropes, stereotypes, and behind the scenes mishaps that have held female superheroes back. At least we've got Wynonna Earp, I guess. Also, check out these links about female...

It's finally here! After much anticipation, Scott, Mark Russell, and David Molofsky at last get to talk about The Defenders. Is it worth the wait? Did it justify the hype? Is Iron Fist still annoying? That last one should be obvious. Subscribe: iTunes | PodBean |  RSS | Subscribe on Android Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our super YouTube videos featuri...

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon anime, Scott and Mark Russell are talking about the first three Pokémon movies! And they're learning that these movies are rather... interesting. From weird villains, to death fakeouts, to inexplicable 4th wall breaking, they're going to examine these movies like Professor Oak examines Zubat guano. Looks like they're blasting off agaaaaaaaaaain! Che...

S.I.G.! Scott is joined once again by Fred McNamara as they discuss his upcoming Captain Scarlet book, Spectrum is Indestructible. They go into what's going to be in the book, what prompted him to write it, and what exactly is it that makes Captain Scarlet so gosh dang awesome! Pre-order Fred's book, and check out his previous appearance on this show! Subscribe: iTunes | PodBean |  RSS | Subscribe...

As this is the time of year when Conventions are in full swing, Scott is joined by AP2HYC Editor In Cape David Molofsky to give you Capers some handy dandy tips for surviving and thriving at Cons. They're mostly along the lines of "Don't be weird and disrespectful", but it's still worth listening to. Check out the original article, Kit's Video, and the AP2HYC Store! Subscribe: iTunes | PodBean |  ...

Even though it's still summer, it's back to school for Scott, as Mark Russell gives him a history lesson about the Disney company. From their meteoric rise to their many, many, many falls, Mark aims to teach Scott a thing or two about the House of Mouse. Whether or not Scott will listen is another thing.    Subscribe: iTunes | PodBean |  RSS | Subscribe on Android Join the conversation! Follow us...

Once again, we're talking about comics! Scott is joined by Sarah Millman as they talk about her comic, NPC Tea. They discuss her inspiration for the comic, Wales, her Kickstarter, and M. Night Shyamalan. Warning, they get side tracked. A lot. Make sure to check out Sarah's Kickstarter, Patreon, and website where you can find NPC Tea and her other work! Subscribe: iTunes | PodBean |  RSS | Subscrib...

The wait is over! Spider-Man Homecoming is finally here and Scott is joined by David Molofsky as well as Kristian, Caley, and Meli from The Deleted Scene Podcast! Is this the best Spider-Man film to date? How does it compare to the others? Will we finally see J. Jonah Jameson and the Rhino kiss? Probably not that last one. Listen to our "Road to Homecoming" episode, and check out David on the Dele...

This week, Scott is joined by Ricky Miller as they discuss his publishing company Avery Hill as part of Small Press Day! They talk about a variety of things, like creepy bunnies, post apocalyptic apes, the over abundance of superhero comics, and Neil Gaiman. This week's all about books, y'all! Check out Avery Hill here! Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Watch ou...

This week, it's the annual AP2HYC TV awards! Scott is joined by TV Hero Katie Young as they go through the various nominees to see who wins the coveted (and meaningless) awards. From Supergirl to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., all your favourite shows are up for various categories, including Best Team Up, Best Plot Twist, and Best Breakout Character to name but a few. Join the conversation! Follow us on...

This week, Scott and David are joined by two long time friends of AP2HYC, Anthony and Imran a.k.a. The Jock and Nerd! And they're talking about a big topic, the film rights of Spider-Man! Listen as they discuss the dreaded Cannon films, the absurd James Cameron "scriptment", the good then great then crap Raimi films, and the less said about Amazing Spider-Man the better. Check out the Jock and Ner...

This week, Scott is joined once again by Dara Berkey as they rank both of their favourite female superheroes! From femme fatales to warrior women, they're going to talk about the super ladies that deserve their own movies. Not that Hollywood is rushing to make them *Grumble* *Grumble*. Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Watch our super YouTube videos. Support us...

This week, Scott and AP2HYC Senior Writer Dara Berkey discuss the latest movie in the DCEU, Wonder Woman. Is it as wonderful as people claim? Or is it... actually, y'know what? Forget it. We're not going to mess around with you on this one. It's brilliant. Listen to them tell you so. Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Watch our super YouTube videos. Support us on...

This week, Scott is joined by Mark Russell and David Molofsky as they compare the Justice League to the ancient Greek Gods! How do the heroes of today stack up to the heroes of antiquity? And, more importantly, how long before Scott has a full blown DC hate meltdown? Spoiler, it's not long. Check out the original AP2HYC article here! Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Insta...

This week, Scott is joined by AP2HYC writer James Leggett as they attempt to survive Alien Covenant. They discuss the plot, characters, and what the film means to the Alien franchise, all while Scott tries to contain his man-crush, er, I mean, admiration for Michael Fassbender. Timecode: Intro to James - 1:20 Prometheus - 5:55 Plot Overview - 13:50 Plot Details and Nit Picks - 28:44 The Characters...

This week, Scott is talking about dressing up, er, I mean cosplay with Kit Horsley, the new Cosplay Hero for AP2HYC! Kit educates Scott about the various good and bad sides of cosplay, including photo consent, anime fan meets, body shaming, and explaining cosplay to normal, productive members of society, i.e. boring people. Check out Kit's Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube pages! Also find her at u...

This week, Scott is joined by David Molofsky and Rachael Smith, creator of many great comics reviewed by AP2HYC. They talk about Rachael's creative process, her Patreon, and the benefits of asking cats advice, all while Scott tries to recover from a certain nightmare inducing rabbit. Check out Rachael's Patreon, rachaelsmith.org, plus all Rachael Smith related articles on AP2HYC here. Timecode: In...

This week, Scott is joined by the OG Sidekick and film blogger Rob Wallis along with Editor-in-Cape David Molofsky as they review the latest entry into the MCU, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Will they be hooked on a feeling once more? Or will the scars from last week’s episode be too fresh and painful for Scott to bear? Check out Rob’s podcast, Electrics Shadows Podcast, and his blog, Of All the...

This week, Scott is joined by AP2HYC's Video Hero Will Webb, and he's got a few choice words about the MCU's lovable band of space rogues. Will he convince Scott that it's a bad film? Does he think Vol. 2 will be any better? And what does this mean for the MCU as a whole? You can find Will’s original GotG article here.   Timecode: Will Webb - 01:40 James Gunn - 05:50 Tone - 11:25 Movie parallels -...

This week, Scott is joined by AP2HYC's Official Sidekick and Gerry Anderson mega fan, Fred McNamara, as they discuss the various television series and movies made by one of British televisions most influential creators. Listen as they analyse the beloved shows of the past, dissect the new shows of recent times, and cause Scott's ego to crumble like ash in the wind. Podcapers are go!   Timecode: In...