Talk From Superheroes

This week we're going back to 2004 (or 750 BCE depending how you look at it) to discuss Troy. We talk about Homer's IMDB credits, the fight style of Achilles and Hector, generation based acting ability, and of course, the horse.

This week we're talking about the new 2026 Supergirl. Does it leave you feeling empowered, the two sides of the El family, when to train your dog, and we pick apart the worst name for a villain.

We're going back to 1984's Supergirl this week. A film that is often cited for its terrible quality, but we put forward that maybe it's actually pretty good, or at least okay. It's definitely fine! We talk about good visual effects, bad writing, a sneaky Doctor Who pitch, and a plot that's just about getting laid.

We're talking about the latest in Steven Spielberg's conversation with aliens, it's Disclosure Day. A movie that combines many Spielberg tropes in one frankenmovie, we talk about adults getting away like kids, Spielberg's alien kink, and how much in medias res is TOO medias res .

This week we're talking about the Black and White (or Color) series Spider-Noir . We talk about the style of noir, a horrifying spider origin, and is it possible this is the most Nicolas Cage role of all time? This episode brought to you by ZVOX. ZVOX's soundbars use patented technology, called AccuVoice, that LIFTS voices from background music and sound effects, making the dialogue crystal clear...

We're talking about some of the classic Spielberg alien movies, starting with E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Does this alien hold a special place in your heart? Please let us know because we try to figure out who the super fan of this movie is as we discuss the alien being a weird little guy, terrible hazmat protocols, and the implications of psychological bonding. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his...

This week we're talking about the big screen debut of Mando and his friend Grogu. We talk about what makes this a movie vs the show, the two sides to Star Wars, and being aggressively family friendly. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special  LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy Bar Max Youtube channel.

We're talking about Daredevil Born Again season 2 (not including the Punisher stand alone). We talk about how style and acting elevates a plot that's kind of stagnant, a swath of morally grey characters, and the worst thing to order at a New York diner. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy Bar Max Youtube channel.

This week we're talking about the fighting tournament that decides the fate of the planet...again. It's Mortal Kombat 2 and we're talking about a more female focused kombat, practical sets vs CG, the Poochy of it all, and if it's inspiring to be 57. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special  LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy Bar Max Youtube channel.

Who's gonna win, who's gonna lose, and how much of this did Mortal Kombat steal. This week we're joined by the delightfully funny Josh Gondelman to talk about Enter The Dragon . We talk about character intros, sumo wrestling corporate gigs, ACAB dogs, and how to sell a character's gambling problems. Watch Josh's comedy special Positive Reinforcement today and you can also sign up for his newslette...

We're starting several weeks of martial arts tournament movies with the " rEaL LiFe " story of Bloodsport. We talk about mostly unproblematic masculinity, saving time with a montage, the sounds of filming on a pier, and how to lie about your life story. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special  LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy Bar Max Youtube channel. Get...

You love their nonsensical facebook memes, so we're talking about the minions for the first time on the podcast with Despicable Me. We talk about why the henchmen are more memorable than the characters, are haunted by the memory of 3D TVs, and ask the question where are the heroes. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy...

This week we're talking about another Chris Pratt film with "movie" in the title - it's The Garfield Movie. We discover Diana's deeply hidden feelings about Garfield, talk about the women putting in the work, and why Garfield doesn't work in this economy. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special  LET'S GO! available to stream right now on the Comedy Bar Max Youtube channel. H...

This week we're heading back to the mushroom kingdom for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. We talk about how little it literally has to say, whether Chris Pratt's Mario has gotten better, the conditions needed to make Yoshi cute, and the horrors of growing up on a small planet. Watch Andrew Ivimey's comedy special LET'S GO! for free, streaming now on Comedy Bar Max. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performi...

You don't need to be a plumber or hedgehog to star in a story set in a video game, this week we're talking about Wreck-It Ralph. The original story with pre-existing IP sprinkled in for fun. We talk about novelty vs. story, actors that everybody loves, how to depict being lonely, and the existential fear of dying in a video game. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026....

How do we keep losing a dude in space? This week we're talking about the new adaptation of an Andy Weir novel, it's Project Hail Mary . We compare it to the book while trying not to be too obnoxious about it, talk about the distraction of hot scientists, lines that make us cry, and the best use of clocks. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here: ivimey...

This week we're talking about the first film based on the work of Andy Weir, and the second film about abandoning Matt Damon in space, it's The Martian. We're joined by guest Craig Fay (host of The Villain Was Right ) to talk about the science of everything, using your box of spare cables, and the indomitable nature of the human spirit. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better hyd...

This week we're talking about The Bride! We talk about if this is the feminist take of Frankenstein it thinks it is, respecting the source author, taking big swings, the magic of stories, and the merits of the exclamation point. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here:  ivimeymoncton.eventbrite.ca

This week we're talking about if Ted Lasso was in A Knight's Tale with A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. We talk about kind characters in a bleak world, the meaning of Hedge Knight, and why this show is a lot like Mortal Kombat (2021). Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here: ivimeymoncton.eventbrite.ca

The late 90's is the perfect setting of any movie, as proven by 1996's Scream. We discuss the perfect decade, the definition of meta, pop culture icons and how Ghostface takes so much damage.

This week we're talking about the beach that makes you mean, it's Send Help. We talk about who to sympathize with, if Survivor prepares you for the wild, the necessity of soft skills, and the terror of bringing tuna to the workplace. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better hydration and energy from Liquid I.V. Zero Sugar and Zero Crash. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to  www.liquidiv....

Put on your best old-timey record and grab a weapon because it's Fallout season 2. We talk about the show's love of comedians, how Easter Eggs aren't plot, and completely disagree about which storylines work.

This week we're talking about the mini series(?) Wonder Man. We talk about how to do a simple story successfully, meta jokes, bringing a character back from the moon, capital "A" ACTING, and the one person that is constant in all universes including our real world.

It's the 25th anniversary of LOTR and we can't carry the ring but we can carry you... to this episode of the podcast where we discuss ROTK. We're talking about an undead army battle hack, kings with dookie in their heart, relitigate the elf debate, and ask if this franchise has been about Sam the whole time.

This week we're heading back to the BOOOOONE yard. Some might call it a temple. Officially it's called 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. We get into the upsetting nature of this movie, British references we didn't get the first time around, what is the theme, and the importance of bringing snacks to a hangout. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better hydration and energy from Liqui...