The Reel World Podcast

On 'Our Mrs. Reynolds' & 'Jaynestown' - Saffron! The Hero of Canton! The Special Hell! Mudders! Things! Stuff! Firefly Now! Serenity Later!

In which Mike & Matt discuss 'Shindig' and 'Safe' the intended third and fourth episodes of Firefly. Despite their best efforts, your intrepid hosts get themselves into #Problematic territory, but thanks to Mike's heroism, they just about struggle through it and give their thoughts on sword duels to the death and witch burnings.

Following the intended run order, Mike & Matt hop aboard ‘The Train Job’ and then find themselves stranded in ‘Bushwhacked’. How much conversation can they get out of Calvinball? Will Mike make a comment at all? These are the big questions.

Mike & Matt present their latest podcast mini-series, delving into Joss Whedon's beloved cult classic Firefly, kicking things off with the two-part pilot, Serenity!

Bow down puny earthlings, Noah Hawley has dropped a new TV show, and lucky for Mike & Matt, it's about X-Men! The Internet's leading experts on mediocre takes on movies about mutants return to where it all started with the last episode of X-Cellent Adventures for a while as they prepare to discuss Legion. What did they like? What did they hate? Why did Mike choose to record outside? Find out the a...

Before there was an MCU and Zack Snyder was sucking all the fun out of DC films, he was sucking all the fun out of the most beloved graphic novel of all time. That's right, it's time to talk about Watchmen! As the only person in the world who likes this film, Matt steps up to the plate to try and defend it from the savage onslaught of Mike (and the rest of the world.)

Mike & Matt have decided to kill a little time between major projects by taking a look at some less prominent comic book movies, starting with the Hellboy franchise.

As Hugh Jackman says goodbye to the role he's been playing for 17 freakin' years, Mike & Matt dust off X-Cellent Adventures to bid Logan farewell. Heavy spoilers, obviously, as the pair discuss this critically acclaimed X-Men film, as well as the past and future of the franchise.

Finally, Mike & Matt's journey through Batman is at a close with one of the most revered projects in the history of the franchise, the beloved Batman The Animated Series. Your ever-loving hosts discuss the tone, the treatments of Batman, Bruce and the Rogues Gallery and then get into favourite episodes.

Everything is Awesome as Mike & Matt reach their previously agreed final episode of the Tape Crusaders, tackling the Lego incarnation of the Dark Knight, voiced by Will Arnett. When they get done with that extensive breakdown it's time for yet another discussion of the state of the DC Cinematic Universe now that Ben Affleck is rumoured to be trying to drop out of The Batman altogether. It's gonna...

Taking a quick break from the world of spandex, Mike & Matt decided to get serious and break down the Best Picture Nominees for the 89th Academy Awards with the help of special guest Jerome Cusson. Heavy spoilers for all nine films so those wanting to avoid a particular movie, the discussion breaks down as follows: Intros + The Oscars Generally: 0.00 Arrival: 9:11 Fences: 18:07 Hacksaw Ridge: 30:2...

BUY THIS BOOK! Mike & Matt swing toward a different corner of the Batman universe this week, namely The Dark Knight's role within The Justice League. But rather than dedicate another 10 episodes to it, Matt got his wish and got to push the phenomenal New Frontier on everybody as the sole representative of the JLA. BUY THIS BOOK!

MATT FORGOT TO HIT RECORD AGAIN! But he noticed earlier this time so not too much discussion of the two Batman The Animated Series spin-off films was lost! Thank heavens! That's right, it's time for Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero.

In a first for The Reel World podcast, Matt forgot to hit record and your hosts were forced to start over. Mike's bitter hatred is palpable as they discuss the ballad of Jason Todd in the excellent Under the Red Hood, and delve into the world of Batman Beyond with the so-so Return of the Joker.

Mike & Matt's journey through the DC Animated Universe presses on with the most iconic Batman story of all time, Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Your faithful hosts are pretty divided on this one but manage to get some pretty interesting discussion anyway because they're troopers. You're all very lucky to have them.

The Tape Crusaders continues as Mike & Matt take their first step into the DC Animated Universe with a double bill of iconic Batman stories in Year One & The Killing Joke.

Mike & Matt decided to take a break from Batman to discuss something a little bit more contemporary. Namely a certain brand new sci-fi blockbuster set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

Repent sinners, The Zack-Man cometh! That's right folks, it's Snyder Time, so buckle up as Mike & Matt motor through two of 2016's most hyped and worst received blockbusters, and get ready to hate Matt Waters, first as he apathetically comes to the defence of BvS, and then dramatically backtracks on his previous statements about Suicide Squad on the podcast. All hail Mike Thomas!

The day we all feared has come... the end of the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy. Mike & Matt give it its day in kangaroo court, combing through every flaw and every bright spot, as well as reflecting on the series as a whole as they accept their Snyder-filled fate.

Remember when Mike & Matt used to talk about X-Men and it went on for WAY too long? Well... Good news, everyone! 90 minutes of discussion on a film that's been discussed to death. We're back, babydoll!

Batman Begins is (slightly) better than The Dark Knight. Mike & Matt have just over an hour of justifications of that opinion, so sit down, shut up, and listen (please).

With Tim Burton in the rear-view mirror it's finally time to tackle the red-headed step-children of the franchise: Joel Schumacher's infamous Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. With a decidedly more family friendly tone comes a decidedly worse pair of films that Mike & Matt gladly took the time to dissect.

Tim Burton Returns! And so do Mike & Matt to tear apart his beloved 1992 Batman sequel. There was even time for a pair of SuperMegaFun games!

Enough agreement, let's get back to some good old fashioned Matt vs Mike arguing! Your faithful hosts have decided to double-down on completely different areas of discussion with Matt pitching his tent to cultural impact and legacy, while Mike goes all-in on artistic merit. Choose your side. Choose your host. Choose. Now.

With X-Men in the rear-view mirror, Mike & Matt have set their sights on The Dark Knight himself, Batman, for their latest podcast mini-series. Episode One tackles the classic 1966 movie spun-off from the global phenomenon TV series.