Assuming Positions
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsA Positively Nerdy Podcast!
Under the banner of a scandalous name, a new era of certified non-toxic fan culture has emerged. Two nerds, aided by their legion of Positrons and a whole lot of pizza, have arrived to bring positivity back to fandom!
Kevin and Mykie delve into various pop culture discussions, going down dorky rabbit-holes to debate and deconstruct the things they love to see how they work, and what makes them so cool.
If you share their love of a good story, have an affinity for the odd or unusual, and get a kick out of digging into the nitty gritty of what makes certain pieces of pop culture fascinating then listen in, grab a slice of pizza and chat along with us!
Kevin and Mykie have been entertainment guests, featured hosts, moderators and celebrity interviewers at numerous conventions including A-Kon, Anime Dallas, Fandom Legacy, FenCon, and the Lone Star Game Expo.
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Episodes
Episode 203: Episode 203: MOON KNIGHT Wrap Up
May 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie, along with their buddies NotScott and That Guy Brad, are breaking out of the psych ward to talk about the new Moon Knight series on Disney+. From epic showdowns and new avatars to twisty story turns and darker Marvel themes, join us as we get into each others brains about Moon Knight. Get to listening!
Episode 202: Episode 202: Nerd Alerts! for May 2022
May 12, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBKevin and Mykie are chatting up the latest pop culture headlines for May Nerd Alerts! From trailer talk and ridiculous reboots to video game shenanigans and stage plays, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 201: Episode 201: MOON KNIGHT Midpoint Assumption
May 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie are hearing voices chatting about the new Moon Knight series on Disney+. From multiple personalities and mythology to charismatic cults and clever fight scenes, join us as we put on the cape and cowl to dive into the shadows of Moon Knight. Get to listening!
Episode 200: Episode 200: Backyard Band Celebration JAMBOREE
April 28, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB200 Episodes! For this special occasion we got our buddies Not Scott and That Guy Brad with us to throw a party and jam out some tunes with the Assuming Positions Backyard Band. Thank you to everyone who assumed positions with us, who participated in our chats and interviews, and who helped us get to this incredible milestone! Thank you and get to listening!
Episode 199: Episode 199: Mount Nerdmore - ANIMATORS
April 21, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie are creating another MOUNT NERDMORE! This time, we're picking the top nerds of Animation that go on our very own mountain. From anime and cartoons to CGI and creating your own path, join us as we make the difficult choice of who makes animation best come to life. Get to listening!
Episode 198: Episode 198: Not Scott's 8 Slice Fight Night!
April 14, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBKevin + Mykie, along with their buddies Not Scott and That Guy Brad get together to duke it out and punch it up about the greatest Fight Scenes! From Kung Fu and Giant Robots to Marvel and Star Wars, join us as we battle it out over the best grudge matches. Get to listening!
Episode 197: Episode 197: Nerd Alerts! for April 2022
April 07, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBKevin and Mykie are chatting up the latest pop culture headlines for April Nerd Alerts! From trailer talk and streaming shenanigans to TV intros and unreleased gems, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 196: Episode 195: The Batman Assumption
March 31, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBKevin and Mykie venture into the shadows to chat about Matt Reeves' The Batman, now in theaters. From emo masked vigilantes to clown thugs and mafia shenanigans, join us as we fire up the batmobile and crack some serial killer riddles about the ups and downs of the new caped crusader outing. Get to listening!
Episode 195: Episode 195: The Book of Boba Fett Assumption
March 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie hyperdrive into The Book of Boba Fett! From bounty hunters and space vespas to the return of the Mandalorian and rancors, join us as we hop into the flash-bacta tank to assume our positions on the latest Disney+ Star Wars show. Get to listening!
Episode 194: Episode 194: Nerd Alerts! for March 2022
March 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBKevin and Mykie are chatting up the latest pop culture headlines for March Nerd Alerts! From all new animation and video game media adaptions to #bendergate and biopics, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 193: Episode 193: Eight Slice Extravaganza - Music Edition
March 10, 2022 00:00 - 45.8 MBKevin + Mykie are back with another Eight Slice Extravaganza! In this episode, we're highlighting our favorite bands, albums, and songs in the music world! From alt-rock anthems to 80s bops and movie soundtracks, we're shining a light on some of our favorite jams and bands. Get to listening!
Episode 192: Episode 192: THE MANDALORIAN Wrap-up (REBROADCAST)
March 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThis week, Kevin & Mykie are wrapping up their assumptions on Season Two of The Mandalorian on Disney+. We can't get enough of the awesome: Ahsoka! Bill Burr! Baby Yoda is now named Grogu! Join us as we follow the way and go deep on the finale of The Mandalorian Season Two. Get to listening!
Episode 191: Episode 191: Nerd Alerts! for February 2022
February 24, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBKevin and Mykie are chatting up the latest pop culture headlines for February Nerd Alerts! From Super Bowl commercials and Marvel Phase 4 to animation trends and elf longevity, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 190: Episode 190: Build-a-BAND - 90s Rock Edition
February 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBThis week Kevin and Mykie are using their build-a-crew skills to put together a band! We're digging through all of our beloved bands from the 90s and picking our favorites to fill the spots of singer, guitarist, bassist, and drummer (and a wildcard to spice things up!) Grab your gear and get to listening!
Episode 189: Episode 189: ETERNALS Assumption Roundtable
February 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBKevin + Mykie, along with their buddies Not Scott and That Guy Brad get together to break down Marvel's ETERNALS now on Disney+! Join us as we dive into huge ensemble casts, silly superhero outfits, Deviants, Celestials, big cosmic ideas and more! Grab your trusty valet and get to listening!
Episode 188: Episode 188: Mount Nerdmore - FILMMAKERS
February 03, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie are starting a new segment we're calling MOUNT NERDMORE! Like the famous presidential heads on Mount Rushmore, we're picking the top nerds to go on our very own Mount Nerdmore. For this episode, we're picking Filmmakers who have innovated and elevated nerd genres with their creative visions and unique works. Joins us as we debate the merits of creating one-of-a-kind worlds and whether their nerd visions are worthy of cosplay and classic fandom worship. Get...
Episode 187: Episode 187: HAWKEYE Assumption Roundtable
January 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBKevin + Mykie, along with their buddies Not Scott and That Guy Brad get together to geek out about Hawkeye on Disney+! Join us as we get into down to earth superheroes, awesome cast members and easter eggs, and whether or not Hawkeye is now a Christmas TV show. Grab your trick arrows and get to listening!
Episode 186: Episode 186: Nerd Alerts! for January 2022
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBKevin and Mykie are chatting up the latest pop culture headlines for January Nerd Alerts! From fantasy resurgence and media adaptations to childhood reboots and what-could-have-beens, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 185: Episode 185: COWBOY BEBOP Assumption Roundtable
January 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie, along with their buddy That Guy Brad, get together and kung fu kick our thoughts around about the live action Cowboy Bebop on Netflix! Join us as we get into the anime versus live action, the importance of haircuts and casting, and the fun of being bounty hunters. 3,2,1.. get to listening!
Episode 184: Episode 184: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Assumption Roundtable
January 06, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBKevin + Mykie, along with their buddies Not Scott and That Guy Brad get together to gab about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! Join us as we get into our love of kung fu movies, the nuances of haircuts, and the battle between the supernatural and CGI. Cue the training montage and get to listening!
Episode 183: Episode 183: Nerd Alerts! for December 2021
December 30, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBKevin and Mykie are back to chat up the latest pop culture headlines for December Nerd Alerts! From Spider-Man and Marvel to Reboots and the year ahead, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 182: Episode 182: JINGLE ALL THE WAY Reassumption
December 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie are reassuming the Christmas staple JINGLE ALL THE WAY! Join us and Arnold Schwarzenegger as we go on a quest to find Turbo Man and save Christmas with the power of slapstick and Santa fights. Get to listening and Happy Holidays!
Episode 181: Episode 181: ANIME DALLAS and NERD TALK RADIO
December 16, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBKevin and Mykie wrap up their ANIME DALLAS adventures with our NERD TALK RADIO panel. Join us as we put the audience to task over nerdy hot takes like which hero is best, which movies make us laugh and cry, and the eternal anime debate: subbed vs dubbed! Get to listening!
Episode 180: Episode 180: ANIME DALLAS with RAPTOR'S KEEP
December 09, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBKevin and Mykie's ANIME DALLAS adventures continue! This episode we're talking with our new friend Dennis from Raptor's Keep! Join us as we get nerdy about apex predators, the ins and outs of falconry, as well as crazy and astonishing bird facts! Take to the skies and get to listening! For more info about Dennis and his great birds, check out Raptor's Keep on Facebook or email them directly at [email protected]
Episode 179: Episode 179: ANIME DALLAS with Mystix Panda
December 02, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBKevin and Mykie continue their ANIME DALLAS adventures! This episode we're talking with another great convention friend and cosplayer Mystix Panda! Join us as we chat about theater nerdery, tips and tricks for awesome costumes, and what it takes to level up your cosplay game. Get to listening! Be sure to follow and check out more awesome cosplay from Misty @Mystix_Panda on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Episode 178: Episode 178: ANIME DALLAS with Freddie Heinz, Ivan LeRoy and Steena Carey
November 25, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBKevin and Mykie's adventures at ANIME DALLAS continue! This week we're reconnecting with our old convention buddies Freddie Heinz, Ivan LeRoy and Steena Carey. Sit down with us as we get into creating new content, developing audio dramas & manga as well as trying to make a Texas Sports Anime happen. Get to listening! Be sure to follow our friends for more great content: Check out @freddie_heinz on Twitter, Joyride Entertainment on Youtube and @xsteena on Wattpad for more nerdy awes...
Episode 177: Episode 177: ANIME DALLAS with John Gremillion
November 18, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBKevin and Mykie spent the weekend at ANIME DALLAS and we got to talk to all kinds of amazing people. First up is our chat with the wonderful stage, film and voice actor John Gremillion! He's done awesome character work on My Hero Academia, One Piece, Food Wars and so much more. Join us as we get silly about accents and learn some of the secrets of the voice acting trade. Get to listening! Be sure to follow John Gremillion @jgrem on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more exciting ...
Episode 176: Episode 176: BLACK WIDOW Roundtable
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThis week, Kevin + Mykie and special guest That Guy Brad go on a covert mission to chat about Marvel's BLACK WIDOW on Disney+. From crazy russian accents and a wonderful cast of actors to falling cities and other unexpected delights, join us as we make our way through the Red Room and get to the secrets behind BLACK WIDOW! Get to listening!
Episode 175: Episode 175: Nerd Alerts! for November 2021
November 05, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBKevin and Mykie are back to chat up the latest pop culture headlines for November Nerd Alerts! From trailer talk and new movie silliness to streaming wars and emu wars, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 174: Episode 174: MONSTER of the WEEK - Ghosts
October 29, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie conclude spooky season with sightings of G-G-GHOSTS! From ancient spectres and historical haunts to ghasts both friendly and frivolous, join us as we go under the sheets on GHOSTS! Get to listening and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Episode 173: Episode 173: MONSTER of the WEEK - Witches
October 21, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBKevin and Mykie continue spooky season by getting enchanted with WITCHES! From the old hags and iconic crones to the Glendas and Sabrinas of the witchcraft world, join us as we cast a light spell on our favorite witchy women! Get to listening!
Episode 172: Episode 172: MONSTER of the WEEK - Vampires
October 14, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBKevin and Mykie are back for more spooky season and getting enthralled by VAMPIRES! From the historic folklore and stereotypes to the iconic counts and transformative tales, join us as we sink our teeth into some bloodthirsty undead! Get to listening!
Episode 171: Episode 171: MONSTER of the WEEK - Werewolves
October 07, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie are kicking off spooky season by getting nerdy about WEREWOLVES! Awooooo! From the lore and ancient tales to the classic cinema creatures and transfixing transformations, join us as we get hairy about half humans, half creatures! Get to listening!
Episode 170: Episode 170: Nerd Alerts! for September 2021
September 30, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie chat up the latest pop culture headlines for September Nerd Alerts! From trailer talk and innovating creators to video games and which movie candy is best, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 169: Episode 169: Personal Panned Picks!
September 23, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie dig into some personal treasures that might be other people's trash with Personal Panned Picks! From eyebrow-raising praise to enjoying pop culture bombs, join us as we get into some of the things we love that most people would love to hate. Get to listening!
Episode 168: Episode 168: DARK CITY Reassumption
September 16, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBKevin and Mykie timetravel back to 1998 to revisit the neo-noir scifi favorite DARK CITY! Join us and John Murdoch as we navigate the craziness of the City, the creepiness of the Strangers and the mysteries of Shell Beach. Use your mind powers to tune in and get to listening!
Episode 167: Episode 167: The BAD BATCH Assumption
September 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThis week Kevin and Mykie rant and rave about Season One of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+ Join us and Clone Force 99 as we modify our inhibitor chips and get into Star Wars childishness, amazingly animated action, and which Baddie of the Batch is our favorite. Good soldiers follow orders and get to listening!
Episode 166: Episode 166: Nerd Alerts! for August 2021
September 02, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBKevin and Mykie dig into pop culture headlines for some August Nerd Alerts! From Marvel trailers and anime reboots to which Ninja Turtle is the best, join us as we assume our positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 165: Episode 165: Nalini Krishan Interview @ Order 66 Expanded Universe
August 26, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThis week, Kevin and Mykie are at Order 66 Toys: Expanded Universe to watch Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and chat with Jedi Barris Offee herself, the wonderful Nalini Krishan! Join us as we get into lightsaber fighting, making movies and nerd beginnings. Use the Force and get to listening! Be sure to follow Nalini Krishan on Instagram @jedinalini and check out Order 66 Toys at order66toyshop.com and rebelscum.com
Episode 164: Episode 164: Head of the Class - Dungeons and/or Dragons! (Rebroadcast)
August 19, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. Kevin and Mykie head back to class with a bonus wrap up episode for the Head of the Class series. This week we're crawling around some underground mazes and bringing along some large...
Episode 163: Episode 163: Head of the Class - Elves (Rebroadcast)
August 12, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. The Head of the Class series concludes as Kevin and Mykie venture into the woodlands to hunt down new Elf recruits for their dream team fantasy parties. Perk those pointy ears up and...
Episode 162: Episode 162: Head of the Class - Dwarfs (Rebroadcast)
August 05, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.3 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. Kevin and Mykie dig in deeper to the Head of the Class series with the top picks for Dwarfs. Let your beard grow out and hop in our cart as we mine pop culture for the stoutest and s...
Episode 161: Episode 161: Head of the Class - Halflings (Rebroadcast)
July 29, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 23.3 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. The Head of the Class series continues as Kevin and Mykie get down to the little details on Halflings. Just because they're small doesn't mean that can't be a big hit in our fantasy ...
Episode 160: Episode 160: Head of the Class - Clerics (Rebroadcast)
July 22, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.3 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. Kevin and Mykie's fantasy dream teams expand as the Head of the Class series continues with Clerics. Join the congregation as we put our faith and fortunes into holy hands and divine...
Episode 159: Episode 159: Head of the Class - Thieves (Rebroadcast)
July 15, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. The Head of the Class series continues as Kevin and Mykie plot and plan who steals the top spot as Thief in their D&D fantasy dream teams. Sneak into the conversation as we uncover t...
Episode 158: Episode 158: Head of the Class - Fighters (Rebroadcast)
July 08, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. Kevin and Mykie continue their Head of the Class series by duking it out with their top picks for fantasy dream team Fighters. Put 'em up and plug in with us as we muscle out which p...
Episode 157: Episode 157: Head of the Class - Magic Users (Rebroadcast)
July 03, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBKevin and Mykie are taking a break for summer vacation, so we are opening the Archive of Assumed Positions and rebroadcasting our first ever build-a-crew series - Head of the Class! Over the course of eight episodes we put together our dream Dungeons & Dragons parties from all corners of nerd culture. We kick off the series with Head of the Class - Magic Users, which was the 18th episode of our podcast! So sit for a spell and join us as we put on some robes and pointy hats and dra...
Episode 156: Nerd Alerts! for June 2021
June 24, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBKevin and Mykie dig into pop culture headlines for June Nerd Alerts! From Star Wars and E3 videogames to TV and pirates, join us as we assume positions about some of the nerdy news happening now! Get to listening!
Episode 155: Reassumption Rebootal - Judge Dredd 2012
June 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBKevin and Mykie are following up with Reassumptions! This week we're talking about the 2012 reboot DREDD starring Karl Urban and crew. How does this one stack up against the 1995 Stallone version? Get to listening and use your mutant telepathy to find out!
Episode 154: Reassumption Rebootal - Judge Dredd 1995
June 10, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBKevin and Mykie are back with some Reassumptions! This week we're taking a second look at the 1995 action comedy JUDGE DREDD starring Sylvester Stallone and crew. Will we be the judge, jury and executioner of this movie? Get to listening and find out! Also, join us next week for part two of our Rebootal where we take a look at the 2012 DREDD to see how the reboot compares with the original Stallone Law.