Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

Josh is joined by Bekkie to talk over the worst possible adaptation of their favorite fantasy books and series ever; Eragon 2 Blokes from Blighty promo (0:00) Intro (1:01) The commentary begins! (2:03) Shared memories of the Inheritance books and seeing the Eragon movie in theaters (1:40:55) Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:51:00) Please remember to check out the 2 Blokes from Blighty podcast, j...

The girl of steel has arrived in theaters and Josh and Alex break down their thoughts on the film.  Intro Josh's struggles with solo hosting duties (0:00) Super Familiar with the Wilsons Promo (4:03) The Spin Doctors being the butt end of jokes (4:32) Supergirl review *SPOILERS AHEAD!* (6:38) Initial Thoughts, who is Supergirl (2026) intended for? (7:00) The villain's plot is a stock "woman action...

You've got a friend in Josh, who is reviewing Toy Story 5 very succinctly this week. Enjoy the shortest Talking SMAC episode ever.  Be sure to join our Discord !

Alex and Justin Henson of 'The Movie Wire' discuss feelings of ambivalence around 'Disclosure Day', our memories of Spielberg as a force of nature, what sparks getting to the theater as well as Death of a Unicorn and Thrash (the shark film). Justin's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles rant (0:01) Sugar Coated Murder promo (3:16) Disclosure Day, Spielberg's legacy, and feeling 'meh' about cinema (3:47...

One of Alex's most hopeful movies of the year. Does it meet his lofty expectations? How much did Josh suffer? Let's find out!  Hey there. Hi there. Hello There (0:00) No On 15! All-Cast promo (4:32) Did you like Masters of the Universe (2026)? (6:10) Where did the money for this movie go? (14:35) Spoiler discussion (22:07) Does the messaging from the film hit or miss? (28:57) Favorite joke in the...

Alex and Justin Henson of The Movie Wire fame, discuss Curry Barker's Obsession and the rise of the Youtube horror writer/directors. As well as subtext and nuance within the dating world and how Obsession gave them feelings. Don't worry, we don't do ending spoilers, just some theme spoilers. Josh is off to Pittsburgh! (0:00) Nerd Ranks promo (1:36) The rise of YouTube horror directors: Parker Finn...

Is this truly the way? Josh & Alex discuss The Mandalorian & Grogu and its place in the Star Wars lineage of films. Hey there, hi there, hello there A quick intro? Is this going to be a short episode? (0:00) Movie Wire promo (1:23) Initial thoughts and feelings on The Mandalorian & Grogu (1:48) How do we feel about face actors being cast in Star Wars properties? (19:24) Josh pivots to...

It’s that time again, where we ask our most important question: What’cha Doin’?  Hey there, hi there, hello there (0:00) I Have Some Notes promo (3:17) Innocuous Bond conversations (3:48) Innocuous The Batman 2 casting conversation (8:37) Alex: Balatro (11:44) Matt: Vampire Crawlers (19:10) Josh: Maul: Shadow Lord (28:09) Alex: Hulk Hogan: American Made (37:56) Matt: Mixtape (47:33) Josh: Off Camp...

Josh and Alex discuss the most important part of Mother's Day weekend: Mortal Kombat 2. Stay for the review, but listen for their Ryan George Pitch Meeting predictions Hey there, hi there, hello there (0:00)  Swedish pancakes, Ope!, doggie collars, & kitty convict collars (1:25) Garfield and Friends, Peanuts and newspaper comics (7:25) Gaming Views promo (10:23) Mortal Kombat, Soulcalibur &amp...

Josh & Alex walk down the runway for the legasequel event of the season; The Devil Wears Prada 2 Intro (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (6:37) Why no SMACdowns?! / Devil Wears Prada 2 review (8:16) Thank you for your support through 250 episodes, Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:02:04) Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord

Let's take a break from timely reviews and talk about some big trailers that have recently dropped ahead of some big releases!  Intro/Josh's new dream guest for the podcast/Josh & Alex workshop a bad sports comedy (0:00) Cultworthy promo  (7:53) Street Fighter (11:33) Dune: Part Three (18:27) Coyote vs Acme (29:31) Spider Noir (37:25) Clayface (43:57) Spider-Man: Brand New Day (52:12) Goodbyes...

Josh and Alex watch another movie and talk over it. This time, we're... celebrating..? 25 years of 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.' You can watch Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001,) too and suffer with us. Please... Or you can listen and laugh at our pain. *This is the recommended method Please remember to check out the 2 Blokes from Blighty podcast, join our Discord

This week, the fellas are joined by author D.L. Taylor to discuss their two YA Romantacy books: The Beasts We Bury and The Beasts We Raise Intro (0:00) How Alex met DL Taylor (2:27) DL Taylor, what'cha doin'? (5:32) How does DL read 7 different books at a time?! (6:57) *Spoilers for the IT novel (13:03) Are there plans for future installments of the Beasts books? (18:28) What are the lengths DL wi...

Possibly the most highly-anticipated movie of the year, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has hit screens this last weekend. It's time to see if this sequel elevates one of the safest movies in recent memories, or does it hold the line, while continuing to be a fan-servicey sugar high? Intro (0:00) Josh forgot his water bottle! (1:22) The real reason why Josh missed last week's episode (2:34) Mario &am...

Josh got caught by a clever girl, so Alex interviews Chris and Dr K from Tales from the v01d and its companion podcast v01d Transmission . Read Tales from the Void comics Join the patreon: Tales from the Void Patreon Follow Chris Sagers   Submit your idea to the Void Follow Aardnor Minis Where's Josh? (0:00) Intro (1:45) Chris, Dr. K, what'cha doin'? (3:37): Silent Hill, Pink Foam Brigade, teachin...

Josh and Alex welcome Josh Wilson from the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast to help them review the first blockbuster of 2026; Project Hail Mary Intro (0:00) Super Familiar with the Wilsons promo (2:38) Josh Skaar disappointed Winthrop Wilson (3:32) Project Hail Mary non-spoiler thoughts (5:41) Spoiler review- and Josh rants about the book (10:19) Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:03:55) P...

The guys come together to answer the most important question; What'cha Doin'?  Intro (0:00) No On 15! All-Cast promo (3:04) Dispatch (4:56) FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles (12:19) Darkhaven demo (19:44) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/TMNT III (25:16) Starfleet Academy (33:11) Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man (39:27) Murtagh (book) (49:14) Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 (51:38)...

Is Pixar back? Let's check out their newest entry into their library; Hoppers  Intro (0:00) Hoppers non-spoiler review (2:15) Is Hoppers a Must-See or Pass? (24:54) Hoppers spoiler review (27:09) Has Pixar really been on a downswing? (45:32) Goodbyes and social media plugs (54:29) You can find Josh’s appearance on I Have Some Notes here Please remember to check out our Discord

Mat Groom returns to talk about Inferno Girl Red Book 2 (and spoilers,) as well as his other works, including Immortal Legend Batman, his history in the industry and more!  Intro (0:00) Mat Groom, what'cha doin'? (1:55) Mat's transition from podcaster to comic writer (5:49) How'd they get Christina Vee to be the voice of Inferno Girl Red ? (13:49) Prepping for kids/all-ages programming in the hous...

Josh, Alex & the returning Justin (from the Movie Wire) review the results of their 2025 draft class and reload for the 2026 blockbuster season.  Intro (0:00) 2025 results & winner (9:49) 2026 draft order and rules (13:35) Round 1 (14:08) Round 2 (25:33) Round 3 (38:42) Round 4 (53:09) *Alex's supplemental pick (1:13:24) Draft recap (1:18:33) Goodbyes & social media plugs (1:19:41) Ple...

Josh and Alex discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite things about Fallout season 2 Intro/weather/Olympic discussion (0:00) I Have Some Notes promo (5:01) Don't trust the USPS with your poutine delivery (5:33) Fallout season 2 discussion (7:49) Josh gripes for a looooooong time (11:40) Alex disagrees (16:52) Who the hell is Justin Theroux: the sequel (34:10) Alex stops paying attention (37:32)...

The Big Game has come and gone. A new champ has been crowned. But we don't care about that. What trailers were shown during the commercial breaks.  Intro (0:01): AI, gambling, and baldness Game Club Pod promo (3:11) NFL hates kickers/special teams rant (3:47) Jurassic Park's Xfinity horror (11:47) Good Will Dunkin (14:39) Will Shat for Raisin Bran (16:12) Scream 7 (19:36) Masters of the Universe (...

We told you what movies to skip last week. This week, we'll let you know which movies to promote this Valentine's Day. Intro/opening conversation on regional accents (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (8:10) Romantic movies we love (9:09) Baz Luhrmann's William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (10:48) Moulin Rouge (17:48) Romancing the Stone (29:13) Unconventional Recs (35:20) Double feature rec: George of th...

The romantic season is coming. Let's help you prep by listing some of our least favorite romantic movies.  Intro/shenanigans and a rebrand..? (0:00) Cultworthy promo (4:22) Romantic movies we don't recommend (4:40) Sweet November (5:04) Tangent: (500) Days of Summer (16:24) Tangent: Scott Pilgrim vs the World (17:15) Love Actually (19:44) Me Before You (32:49)  Goodbyes and social media plugs (45:...

Nostalgiathon 2026 continues with Stephen, from the Nerd Ranks podcast, returning. This time to discuss the 40th anniversary of the Jim Henson classic; The Labyrinth Intro/Josh has started reading Fellowship of the Ring thanks to Stephen (0:00) Josh and Stephen are on the same page with segues (4:06) Jim Henson's legacy (5:21) Labyrinth 40th anniversary discussion (27:28) Jim Henson's lasting lega...