Darkseid of the Moon
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Podcast series from MDK Productions where a couple of zeroes talk about your favourite heroes, we break down what makes heroes memorable, and what place they and their rogues gallery hold in cinema. What influences they have had on the genre and did they stay true to the source material.
We'll be digging deep on the expansion of the universes, and how that has affected the genre, but we won't be stopping there, we'll also take a look at heroes from other mediums and genres to see how they stack up, because remember not all heroes wear capes.
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Episodes
Pair of Rankers 14 - Best Soundtracks - Sweet Music to Our Ears
July 13, 2022 16:15 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBNoel and Vinnie rank their favourite movie soundtracks, and they speak about how these lists maybe the most personal ones yet.
Monster Hunter - (2020) - Episode 37 - I’m a Ranger, Not an Archaeologist
July 11, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBNoel and Vinnie go monster hunting for this episode of their Kaijuly series.
Pair of Rankers 13 - Superhero/Super-villain Rip-Off - Its Almost as Good as the Real Thing
July 06, 2022 15:48 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBNoel and Vinnie rank their top superhero/super-villain rip-offs, and they give their reasons for what makes something a worthy or unforgivable rip-off.
Pacific Rim/Pacific Rim: Uprising - (2013/18) - Episode 36 - Today, We Are Cancelling the Apocalypse
July 04, 2022 22:20 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBVinnie and Noel kick off Kaijuly with these two massive monstrosities.
Pair of Rankers 12 - Movies that Changed Genre - I Bet You Didn't See that Coming
July 01, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBNoel and Vinnie rank their top Movies that Changed Genre, and they explain why the sudden change in these movies made a lasting impression.
Obi-Wan Kenobi - (2022) - Episode 36 - Hello There!
July 01, 2022 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBVinnie and Noel wrap up their Star Wars series with this rescue mission with old Ben Kenobi himself.
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy - (2015/19) - Episode 35 - I Am All The Jedi!
July 01, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBNoel and Vinnie awaken the force with this episode of their Star Wars series.
Pair of Rankers 11 - Underwhelming Movie Franchises - What Might've Been
June 22, 2022 14:04 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBVinnie and Noel rank their Top 5 Underwhelming Movie Franchises, and they give their reason why these franchises in particular left them wanting so much more.
The Mandalorian & The Book of Boba Fett (2019/22) - Episode 34 - This is the Way
June 20, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBVinnie and Noel go bounty hunting in this episode of their Star Wars series.
The Mandalorian & The Book of Boba Fett (2019/22) - Episode 33 - This is the Way
June 20, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBVinnie and Noel go bounty hunting in this episode of their Star Wars series.
Pair of Rankers 10 - Worst Movie Twists - Oh What A Twist
May 25, 2022 10:34 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBNoel and Vinnie rank their worst movie twists, and they give their reasons for what makes a truly terrible movie twist.
Star Wars Original Trilogy - (1977/1980/83) - Episode 33 - Use the Force!
May 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBVinnie and Noel go back to where it all began with the next episode of their Star Wars series.
Pair of Rankers 9 - Stunts - We Be Stunting, Yo!
May 11, 2022 16:57 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBNoel and Vinnie rank their favourite stunts, and stunt performers, and they give their reasons for what makes a stunt extra special.
Solo & Rogue One (2018/16) - Episode 32 - I'm One with the Force
May 09, 2022 17:07 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBVinnie and Noel continue their journey through the galaxy far far away with these two interquels.
MDK Presents - Episode 11 - Marc Sheffler 2 - The Myth
April 20, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBVinnie and Noel welcome back Marc Sheffler (The Last House on the Left, El Yid) for this episode, they talk Robin Williams, and the evolution of comedy.
The Phantom Menace/Attack of the Clones/Revenge of the Sith - (1999/2002/05) - Episode 31 - Unlimited Power!
April 18, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBNoel and Vinnie take a walk on the dark-side with Anakin Skywalker for these Star Wars prequels.
Star Wars Prequel Trilogy - (1999/2002/05) - Episode 31 - Unlimited Power!
April 18, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBNoel and Vinnie take a walk on the dark-side with Anakin Skywalker for these Star Wars prequels.
Pair of Rankers 8 - Jigsaw Traps - Live or Die, Make Your Choice
April 13, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBNoel and Vinnie rank their favourite traps from the maniac mind of John Kramer, and his many accomplices.
The Batman w/Baish Benford - (2022) - Episode 30 - I Am Vengeance!
April 11, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBVinnie and Noel venture through the mean streets of Gotham with Baish Benford (Return of the Critics) for this crime fighting detective noir.
MDK Presents - Episode 10 - Ben Galley - Humans Need Fantasy to be Human
April 06, 2022 17:30 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBNoel and Vinnie sit down and talk with best-selling fantasy author Ben Galley (Chasing Graves, The Written) for this episode, they ask him how he became an author, and why he fell in love with the craft of writing.
Talking Points 9 - Bruce Willis' Retirement
April 06, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBNoel and Vinnie react to Bruce Willis' impending retirement, and take a look back at his incredible career.
Spider-Man: No Way Home w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 29 - With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility
April 04, 2022 11:14 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBVinnie and Noel welcome Mr. Marvel himself, Will Johnson (Cinephile Hissyfit Podcast) back for this joyous spiderversal event.
Spider-Man: No Way Home - (2021) - Episode 29 - With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility
April 04, 2022 11:14 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBVinnie and Noel welcome Mr. Marvel himself, Will Johnson (Cinephile Hissyfit Podcast) back for this joyous spiderversal event.
Pair of Rankers 7 - One Liners - Show Me the Funny!!!
March 30, 2022 17:05 - 49 minutes - 45 MBVinnie and Noel rank their favourite One Liners, and the iconic movies they came from.
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox - (2013) - One Shot - Episode 28 - Run! Barry, Run!
March 28, 2022 14:49 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBNoel and Vinnie go back through time with Barry Allen, altering the universe as we know it with this episode.
MDK Presents - Episode 9 - Don Shanahan - Every Movie Has A Lesson
March 21, 2022 19:53 - 55 minutes - 51 MBVinnie and Noel get The Don back for another episode, this time they sit down, and ask him how, and why he became a teacher by day, and a movie critic by night.
Talking Points 8 - Netflix Price Hike & Password Crackdown
March 21, 2022 19:40 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBVinnie and Noel discuss the reported changes to Netflix' platform, and they talk about what this could mean for the streaming giants future.
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War - (2020) - One Shot - Episode 27 - No One Will Mourn You
March 21, 2022 19:32 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBNoel and Vinnie go animated with another One Shot episode, this time taking in an alternate apocalyptic world.
Pair of Rankers 6 - 80s Action Heroes - The Last Action Heroes
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBNoel and Vinnie rank their favourite bad-asses from the golden age of muscle bound heroes.
Superman: Red Son - (2020) - One Shot - Episode 26 - Up, Up, and Away!
March 14, 2022 18:17 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBVinnie and Noel take a look at the alternate history of DC with the Soviet Era Superman, and they talk about the freedoms the animated medium affords creators.
Talking Points 7 - Does the Tiger King TV Show Need to Exist?
March 09, 2022 18:05 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBVinnie and Noel take a look at the world of big cats, and reality tv with this one, and they speak about the upcoming Tiger King tv show adaptation.
Batman: Hush - (2019) - One Shot - Episode 25 - Riddle Me This
March 07, 2022 19:11 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBVinnie and Noel change it up a little, taking a look at the animated feature from DC, they breakdown what they think Hush did right, and how DC can learn from movies like this in the live action department.
Pair of Rankers 5 - Under-Rated Actors - Step Into the Spotlight
March 02, 2022 18:36 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBVinnie and Noel draw up another list, this time giving a little of that shine to their top 5 Under-Rated Actors.
Pair of Rankers 4 - Over-Rated Actors - Chewing Up the Scenery
March 02, 2022 18:34 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBNoel and Vinnie return and, this time their hit-lists are filled with the name's of their top 5 Over-Rated Actors.
Peacemaker - (2022) - One Shot - Episode 24 - There's No Wrong Time to Rock
February 28, 2022 15:08 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBNoel and Vinnie make peace with John Cena, and his manic entourage for this HBO Max series, they talk about what makes it so unique, and how James Gunn's love for everything weird shines through in this bizzare property.
The Suicide Squad - (2021) - One Shot - Episode 23 - Nom! Nom!
February 28, 2022 14:54 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBVinnie and Noel go on a suicide mission with James Gunn and his bonkers take on this villainous DC property. They talk about the action, the gore, and the squad itself, and how Gunn brings depth to otherwise shallow characters.
Talking Points 6 w/ Baish Benford - Joe Rogan Controversy
February 23, 2022 17:53 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBVinnie and Noel sit down with MDK regular Baish Benford (Return of the Critics), they take a peek at the frenzy surrounding the world's biggest podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, and it's iconic host.
Hawkeye w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 22 - Never Meet Your Hereos
February 21, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 68 MBNoel and Vinnie welcome Will Johnson back for another sit down, this time they train their sights on the MCU Disney+ series, Hawkeye, they talk about the tone, and the varied character arcs, how they were handled, and ultimately the passing of the torch from Clint to Kate.
Eternals w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 21 - Do Not become Attached to this Planet
February 21, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBVinnie and Noel welcome Will Johnson back for this episode, where they talk about one of the MCU's most divisive movies for years, and they speak to why they think that is the case.
Pair of Rankers 3 - Top 5 Horror Movie Weapons - Slayers be Slaying!
February 18, 2022 23:09 - 56 minutes - 52 MBVinnie and Noel sit down with Baish Benford for this episode, they get their weapons at the ready, and weigh up what makes a weapon not just scary, or deadly but truly iconic, and offer us up examples they think exemplifies the use of the weapon the best.
Talking Points 5 - Foreign Language Mainstream
February 17, 2022 15:03 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBNoel and Vinnie ask the question has foreign language content become more mainstream in recent memory, and if so, what are the benefits that are to be had from exposure to different styles of creativity from all around the world, and what has been behind this recent explosion in popularity.
MDK Presents - Episode 8 - Brandon Zakkai - I-12
February 16, 2022 17:08 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBVinnie and Noel welcome one of the Iraqi-12 to the studio for this episode, they sit down with Brandon Zakkai, and talk about what inspired him to become a comedian, also about the changing landscape in the comedy world.
MDK Presents - Episode 8 - Brandon Zakkai - I12
February 16, 2022 17:08 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBVinnie and Noel welcome one of the Iraqi-12 to the studio for this episode, they sit down with Brandon Zakkai, and talk about what inspired him to become a comedian, also about the changing landscape in the comedy world.
MDK Presents - Episode 8 - Brandon Zakkai
February 16, 2022 17:08 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBVinnie and Noel welcome one of the Iraqi-12 to the studio for this episode, they sit down with Brandon Zakkai, and talk about what inspired him to become a comedian, also about the changing landscape in the comedy world.
Pair of Rankers 2 - Top 5 Superhero Releases 2021 - With Great Power, Comes Great Rankability
January 28, 2022 13:40 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBNoel and Vinnie take a look back over last year's superhero releases, they pick their top 5 from the bunch, and give their reasons for their choices.
Avengers Assemble w/Baish Benford & Roman Sandquist - (2012) - Episode 20 - We Still Believe in Superheros
January 28, 2022 13:28 - 1 hour - 105 MBVinnie and Noel assemble Baish Benford (Return of the Critics) & Roman Sandquist (Mr. Goodbeer Podcast) for the final episode of their MCU Phase One series, they tell us whether or not they think Avengers lived up to expectations, and how the success of the MCU has had a far reaching impact on the movie industry as a whole.
Captain America: The First Avenger w/Don Shanahan - (2011) - Episode 19 - I Can Do This All Day
January 21, 2022 16:03 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBVinnie and Noel get Don back for the penultimate episode of the Darkseid Phase One series. They go all the way back to 1945 to thaw out a star spangled man, they talk about the film's particular style and tone, and how it was a brave move for Marvel, and if it was the right call or not.
Talking Points 4 w/ Don Shanahan - DCEU Cancelled?
January 21, 2022 12:39 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBNoel and Vinnie get The Don, Don Shanahan back to discuss the recent rumours surrounding the reported complete ret-con of the DCEU and all it's associated properties.
MDK Presents - Episode 7 - Craig Reynolds & Cameron Macaulay -Rebecca's Boyfriend
January 20, 2022 15:24 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBVinnie and Noel complete their trilogy in the build up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival by welcoming Craig Reynolds and Cameron Macauley on, the director and star of the dramedy Rebecca's Boyfriend. They ask them both about their inspirations, and how the process of making their first feature went, and what they've learned from the process.
MDK Presents - Episode 7 - Craig Reynolds & Cameron Macaulay
January 20, 2022 15:24 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBVinnie and Noel complete their trilogy in the build up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival by welcoming Craig Reynolds and Cameron Macauley on, the director and star of the dramedy Rebecca's Boyfriend. They ask them both about their inspirations, and how the process of making their first feature went, and what they've learned from the process.