Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast

Welcome back to Sanctum Sanctorum—where comics and Christ-culture collide… and occasionally we question everything we just watched 🤯Today we dive headfirst into the chaos that is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness… or as we like to call it:👉 Doctor Witch and the Duo-verse of Confusion 😵‍💫Featuring: • A doctor who forgot he’s a doctor 🩺❓ • A multiverse that is… barely a multiverse 🌎...

🎩🟡 Dick Tracy (1990) is either a masterpiece of comic-strip commitment… or the weirdest big-budget cartoon ever made. This week in the Sanctum Sanctorum we step into a world of primary colors, prosthetic gangsters, Al Pacino at DEFCON 1, and a detective who has never experienced a morally gray thought in his life. We break down:🎨 The fearless visual style🎼 Danny Elfman doing Danny Elfman thing...

Timelines are broken, Sentinels are hunting and Wolverine is borrowing someone else’s past. In this episode of Sanctum Sanctorum — where comics and Christ-culture collide — we step into the paradox-filled chaos of X-Men: Days of Future Past. From time-travel theology to continuity gymnastics, we unpack what works, what doesn’t, and what happens when a franchise gets spiritually baptized in retcon...

In this episode, we take a deep (and sometimes unhinged) dive into Batman—the movie that reshaped superhero cinema, darkened Gotham forever, and launched the modern era of comic book movies. This is not just a Batman 1989 review. It’s a conversation about symbols, fear, faith, morality, and meaning—with plenty of drivel along the way. What we cover in this Batman ’89 breakdown:🦇 A full Batman 198...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into Spider-Man 2, things get heated, nit-picky, spiritual… and surprisingly emotional. We break down:🚆 The iconic train scene — and why it might be the most overlooked moment in the movie🗑️ The infamous “Spider-Man No More” moment (and why we wildly disagree on it)🍕 Pizza Time theology (yes, really)This episode moves from critique to calling as we wrestle with questio...

🕷️ It’s pizza time. 🍕 And we’re kicking off the new year by diving deep into Spider-Man 2 — a movie so good (and so divisive) that it turned into a TWO-HOUR conversation 👀In Part 1, Joey and Chris break down everything that makes this Raimi classic unforgettable… and everything that makes it fight-worthy ⚔️🎙️ In this episode: • A brand-new year on the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast 🎉 • Saying goodby...

🎄🃏 Christmas with the Joker?! | Batman: The Animated Series Holiday Deep Dive 🦇❄️Welcome back to Sanctum Sanctorum, the podcast where comics and Christ-culture collide. This week, we’re trading full-length comic book movies for something a little different—and a little darker. We’re diving into “Christmas with the Joker” (Season 1, Episode 2) from Batman: The Animated Series, featuring the firs...

Merry Christmas, boys and girls! 🎁🎄In this episode of the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast, Joey and Chris dive helmet-first into Marvel’s Iron Man 3 — the most chaotic, divisive, panic-attack-powered MCU Christmas movie ever made. 😅🤯We’re breaking down:✨ Tony Stark’s PTSD, anxiety, and panic spirals✨ The superhero entrance debate (TOP 4 from each host!)✨ The Mandarin twist, Trevor Slattery, and w...

Welcome back - we're diving into Zack Snyder’s WATCHMEN (2009) — the movie filled with slow motion, moral tension, existential dread, blue cosmic nudity, and one of the wildest fake ads we’ve ever made. 😅💙We’re joined by our OG returning guest, Alexis Slade, actor, director, theater-kid-for-life, and senior manager at Paper Mill Playhouse — and she brought the notes 👀📚Together we break dow...

It’s been 30 years since "Batman Forever" hit theaters — and the Sanctum boys are diving headfirst into the glowstick Gotham that only Joel Schumacher could create. From Jim Carrey’s peak chaos Riddler 🧩 to Tommy Lee Jones’ Two-Face who’s just… pink? 🎨 this episode unpacks the madness, meaning, and mid-90s mayhem behind the most color-saturated Batsuit in history.🔥 We’re talking: • Mu...

🔥🎃 The Comic Book Movie That Came Straight From HellThis week, we close out spooky season with one of the most ambitious (…and catastrophically bad 😬) comic book movies ever made: SPAWN (1997).We’re diving deep into the good, the bad, and the “What the hell?” moments that left us praying for the credits to roll. 🙏💥 This Episode Includes:– Our 5-minute list of the only good things in this movi...

🔥👀 What if Superman… was evil? In this spine-chilling Sanctum Sanctorum episode, Joey & Chris dive deep into Brightburn (2019) — the horror twist on the superhero story. From farmhouses to fatalities, from frightful flights to fractured families, we unpack the film’s dark descent and explore the faith, fear, and fallout behind the cape. 🦸‍♂️💀🎙️ In This Episode: • 🎃 Comic book culture meet...

🔥🐍💀 Hellboy is back — and this time it’s Blood & Iron! In this episode of the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast, Joey, Chris, and special guest Mike Perna dive deep into the 2007 animated film Hellboy: Blood and Iron. From haunted mansions 🏚️, vampire queens 🧛‍♀️, and werewolf priests 🐺✝️ to Ron Perlman’s iconic voice 🎙️ and the spiritual themes that ground Hellboy’s story 🙏 — we’re unpacking it...

💥 The Squad is back on trial! In this episode, Joey & Chris dive headfirst into David Ayer’s Suicide Squad (2016) — the Oscar-winning 🤯 yet widely roasted DC film that gave us sky beams, Hot Topic Joker, and more needle drops than a youth group iPod shuffle.🔥 What we cover: • The chaotic editing & nonstop soundtrack 🎶 • Deadshot, and whether Will Smith is just playing… Will Smith • Jar...

🎙️ In this episode of the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast, Chris & Joey dive headfirst into Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker 🦇🤡. We explore the battle between animation vs. live-action, share nostalgic stories of VHS tapes & Saturday mornings, and unpack the film’s themes of legacy, trauma, and spirituality.🔥 Whether you’re a DC Comics fan, an animation nerd, or just love hearing how Christ...

🎬 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) – aka 90 minutes of meh – gets roasted in Episode 26 of Sanctum Sanctorum! 🦸‍♂️✨0:00 - Intro2:48 - CCM - Famous One Liners15:42 - RIP Terrance Stamp16:50 - Plot Synopsis18:11 - Starring…18:35 - Good Stuff23:14 - Other Stuff24:51 - Ad: Galactus Cloud Storage™25:43 - Joker-Rating25:56 - Bad Stuff45:33 - Spiritual Stuff51:52 - Bat-Rating54:17 - Po...

🦇✨ In this episode of Sanctum Sanctorum, the hosts go all-in on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice — breaking down the 🔍 complex character dynamics, 🎭 mixed reception, and 🌎 cultural + spiritual themes that made this film one of the most talked-about entries in the DC Universe. We unpack 📰 real-world references, 🤝 the tension (and eventual alliance) between Batman & Superman, and 🎥 the...

🎬 The New Mutants: Horror, Heroes & Missed Potential? 👀💥In this episode of Sanctum Sanctorum, Chris and Joey dive deep into The New Mutants 🧬—the Marvel movie that dared to blend horror 🧟‍♂️ with superhero drama 🦸‍♀️. From studio interference 🎬 to COVID-19 delays 😷, they explore why this film struggled to reach its potential.🔥 Topics Covered: • Character development & missed arcs...

🐢💥 TURTLE POWER UNLEASHED! In this episode of Sanctum Sanctorum, we dive deep into the gritty, pizza-fueled world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 🗡️🍕. Join us as we explore our personal connections to the TMNT franchise, debate practical effects vs. CGI 🎥, and unpack powerful themes of family, belonging, and loyalty ❤️👊.💭 Whether you grew up shouting Cowabunga! or you’re discoveri...

🇺🇸 Is Captain America the ultimate symbol of courage and freedom? Or just a kid from Brooklyn who got lucky with super serum? 🛡️💥In this Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast episode, we break down Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) — just in time for July 4th! 🎆 We dive into the movie’s spiritual themes, Steve Rogers’ underdog story, Red Skull’s villainy, hidden MCU connections, and whether Cap trul...

🦸‍♂️ Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope—it’s another deep dive from the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we don the red cape of nostalgia, fly headfirst into fatherhood feels, and try not to trip over Lex Luthor’s real estate schemes. 🏝️💥🎬 We’re tackling Superman Returns (2006)—the movie that asked, “What if Superman ghosted Earth for five years and came back like nothing happened?...

🦇💥 In this episode of the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast, Joey & Chris suit up to interrogate fear itself — and also talk about Batman Begins, 💰 comic book actor salaries, and why Yeet is so important. We break down: 🦇 Batman’s origin & trauma 🌃 Gotham’s gritty aesthetic 🧠 Nolan’s take on fear & justice 🎧 Epic sound design (Hans Zimmer, you legend) 📖 Spiritual themes of fall, redemp...

🎙️ In this episode of the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast, Chris & Joey dive deep into X2: X-Men United (2003) 🧬 — the film that helped shape the future of superhero cinema!00:00 - Intro05:00 - Comic Culture Moment16:51 - Plot Synopsis19:28 - Starring…20:26 - Good Stuff40:00 - Other Stuff48:05 - Ad: Bamf! By Wagner49:09 - Bamf! BTS: The Journey51:27 - NEW! The Joker Rating55:01 - Bad Stuff1:07:09 -...

🎬 WELCOME TO BASIN CITY… or as we like to call it, 🖤 the most stylish moral dumpster fire in comic book cinema. In this episode of the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast, hosts Joey & Christopher 🔥 dive headfirst into the gritty, bloody, and beautifully monochrome world of Sin City (2005) 🕶️💣💬 What’s inside this episode?🔞 The rise of R-rated comic book movies—when comics ditch the cape and grab a...

🔪 Dive into Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, the dark Victorian take on the Caped Crusader! 💥 We break down the story, the hidden Easter eggs, and how it compares to the original comic! ☠️ Don’t miss this full analysis of Batman vs Jack the Ripper in DC’s animated steampunk feature!00:00 - Intro03:13 - Comic Culture Moment12:51 - Mitch Hedberg14:35 - Plot Synopsis16:45 - Chris’s Redaction17:42 - Good...