Media Missile Circus
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the Media Missile Circus! Join James Beckett (@KicktheBeckett (https://twitter.com/KicktheBeckett) ) and Chuck (aka "Doc", @TheSubtleDoctor (https://twitter.com/TheSubtleDoctor) ) as they analyze, review, and obsess over their favorite anime, movies, TV, games, and more! (Art by @PhilDragash (https://twitter.com/PhilDragash) ).
(Episodes 1-13 are archived episodes of the old Kick the Beckett! Podcast).
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Episodes
1: 13. Enter the Dragon (1973)
March 06, 2021 00:39 - 2 hours - 112 MBIt's been a hell of a year, but James (@KickTheBeckett) and Doc (@TheSubtleDoctor) are back from an extended hiatus to discuss Bruce Lee's seminal martial arts classic from 1973, "Enter the Dragon". Spoilers abound! Listen to the show on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher. Note: The episode unfortunately suffered from some technical issues that affected the quality of the recording in some spots, especially in the second half. Coming Up Next: "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly" (1966)
S3 Ep1: 13. Enter the Dragon (1973)
March 06, 2021 00:39 - 2 hours - 112 MBIt's been a hell of a year, but James (@KickTheBeckett) and Doc (@TheSubtleDoctor) are back from an extended hiatus to discuss Bruce Lee's seminal martial arts classic from 1973, "Enter the Dragon". Spoilers abound! Listen to the show on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher. Note: The episode unfortunately suffered from some technical issues that affected the quality of the recording in some spots, especially in the second half. Coming Up Next: "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly" (1966)
5: Special Episode: Final Fantasy Top 5 (Pt. 2 of 2)
April 25, 2020 00:52 - 2 hours - 150 MBWhich Final Fantasy titles stand above the rest, and which ones are better left out of the JRPG Canon? Do any of our hosts have surprising or controversial picks for their Top 5 lists? And who is the hottest Final Fantasy hero, anyway? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast. Note: This episode was recorded before the global release of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Expect to hear more of our takes on that particular game sometim...
S2 Ep5: Special Episode: Final Fantasy Top 5 (Pt. 2 of 2)
April 25, 2020 00:52 - 2 hours - 150 MBWhich Final Fantasy titles stand above the rest, and which ones are better left out of the JRPG Canon? Do any of our hosts have surprising or controversial picks for their Top 5 lists? And who is the hottest Final Fantasy hero, anyway? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast. Note: This episode was recorded before the global release of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Expect to hear more of our takes on that particular game sometim...
S2 Ep4: Special Episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Pt. 1 of 2)
April 09, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBSpoilers abound for the original Final Fantasy VII (it's over 20 years old, what did you expect?), but nothing but pure speculation regarding what's going on in Final Fantasy VII Remake. What do James, Doc, and Emily think of the original game, and how does it hold up in 2020? What kinds of changes or expansions are they expecting in the Remake, and exactly how many entries do they think it will take to cover the whole story? Is Cloud as much of an emo edgelord as popular culture might ha...
4: Special Episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Pt. 1 of 2)
April 09, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBSpoilers abound for the original Final Fantasy VII (it's over 20 years old, what did you expect?), but nothing but pure speculation regarding what's going on in Final Fantasy VII Remake. What do James, Doc, and Emily think of the original game, and how does it hold up in 2020? What kinds of changes or expansions are they expecting in the Remake, and exactly how many entries do they think it will take to cover the whole story? Is Cloud as much of an emo edgelord as popular culture might ha...
S2 Ep3: 12. Korra-cast! Book Two: Spirits (Pt. 1)
March 21, 2020 21:46 - 2 hours - 149 MBSpoilers abound! How does The Legend of Korra pick up where Book 1 left off? Why are James and Doc so darned excited to cover the two-part Avatar origin story, "Beginnings"? How does Mako screw up his love life this time around? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of The Kick the Beckett! Podcast! Timestamps: 0:00-15:44 - Intro 15:44-57:58 – Castlevania Season 3 Review (Spoilers!) 57:58-2:42:00 – Discussing The Legend of Korra, Book 2: Spirits (Ep...
3: 12. Korra-cast! Book Two: Spirits (Pt. 1)
March 21, 2020 21:46 - 2 hours - 149 MBSpoilers abound! How does The Legend of Korra pick up where Book 1 left off? Why are James and Doc so darned excited to cover the two-part Avatar origin story, "Beginnings"? How does Mako screw up his love life this time around? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of The Kick the Beckett! Podcast! Timestamps: 0:00-15:44 - Intro 15:44-57:58 – Castlevania Season 3 Review (Spoilers!) 57:58-2:42:00 – Discussing The Legend of Korra, Book 2: Spirits (Ep...
S2 Ep2: 11. Korra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 2)
March 18, 2020 19:58 - 2 hours - 155 MBKorra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 2) [aka "CabbageCorp Rises!"] Spoiler Alert for Disney's 2016 reboot of Ducktales, because we definitely spend a while gushing about that cartoon, too. Does the rest of Book 1 live up to its lofty ambitions, especially when it comes to the political threat of the Equalists? Why are James and Doc so frustrated with the season finale? Will the Cabbage Vendor finally be avanged? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of The Kic...
2: 11. Korra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 2)
March 18, 2020 19:58 - 2 hours - 155 MBKorra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 2) [aka "CabbageCorp Rises!"] Spoiler Alert for Disney's 2016 reboot of Ducktales, because we definitely spend a while gushing about that cartoon, too. Does the rest of Book 1 live up to its lofty ambitions, especially when it comes to the political threat of the Equalists? Why are James and Doc so frustrated with the season finale? Will the Cabbage Vendor finally be avanged? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of The Kic...
1: 10. Korra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 1)
January 26, 2020 00:35 - 2 hours - 132 MBKorra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 1) [aka "More Like Chief Bae-Fong, Am I Right?"] What do the new setting and the hot-headed heroine bring to the series? Is Pro-Bending the coolest thing in the history of sports adjacent cartoon culture? How well do James and Doc put up with all of the lovey-dovey YA romance going on in between all of the awesome action scenes? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of The Kick the Beckett! Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 - Winte...
S2 Ep1: 10. Korra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 1)
January 26, 2020 00:35 - 2 hours - 132 MBKorra-cast! Book One: Air (Pt. 1) [aka "More Like Chief Bae-Fong, Am I Right?"] What do the new setting and the hot-headed heroine bring to the series? Is Pro-Bending the coolest thing in the history of sports adjacent cartoon culture? How well do James and Doc put up with all of the lovey-dovey YA romance going on in between all of the awesome action scenes? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of The Kick the Beckett! Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 - Winte...
S1 Ep9: (KtB! Archive) 09. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 7 - End of Evangelion Commentary
November 17, 2019 20:38 - 3 hours - 168 MBWhat does this ending offer that the original series' conclusion does not? How does all of the religious symbolism fit in to everything? And what the heck is going on with those ambiguous final scenes? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's commentary for The End of Evangelion. Approximate Timestamps 00:00: Pre-Commentary Catch Up 00:45 : 'End of Evangelion' Overview 00:54: Movie Commentary 02:20: Ending Breakdown and Analysis Produced by James Beckett Theme M...
9: (KtB! Archive) 09. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 7 - End of Evangelion Commentary
November 17, 2019 20:38 - 3 hours - 168 MBWhat does this ending offer that the original series' conclusion does not? How does all of the religious symbolism fit in to everything? And what the heck is going on with those ambiguous final scenes? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's commentary for The End of Evangelion. Approximate Timestamps 00:00: Pre-Commentary Catch Up 00:45 : 'End of Evangelion' Overview 00:54: Movie Commentary 02:20: Ending Breakdown and Analysis Produced by James Beckett Theme M...
9: 09. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 7 - End of Evangelion Commentary
November 17, 2019 20:38 - 3 hours - 168 MBWhat does this ending offer that the original series' conclusion does not? How does all of the religious symbolism fit in to everything? And what the heck is going on with those ambiguous final scenes? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast! Approximate Timestamps 00:00: Pre-Commentary Catch Up 00:45 : 'End of Evangelion' Overview 00:54: Movie Commentary 02:20: Ending Breakdown and Analysis Produced by James Beckett Art ...
S1 Ep8: (KtB! Archive) 08. Catch Up #1 - Zany to the Max!
October 30, 2019 18:56 - 1 hour - 106 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 Catch Up #1 - Zany to the Max! (aka "Does Steins;Gate Ringabel to You?") Produced by James Beckett Theme Music by YESPOLLY (https://audiojungle.net/user/yespolly) Original KtB! Art by Danielle Daniels (https://danielledaniels.art/) Media Missile Circus Art by Phil Dragash (Twitter: @PhilDragash)
8: 08. Catch Up #1 - Zany to the Max!
October 30, 2019 18:56 - 1 hour - 106 MB08. Catch Up #1 - Zany to the Max! (aka "Does Steins;Gate Ringabel to You?") Produced by James Beckett Art by Danielle Daniels (https://danielledaniels.art/) Theme Music by YESPOLLY (https://audiojungle.net/user/yespolly)
8: (KtB! Archive) 08. Catch Up #1 - Zany to the Max!
October 30, 2019 18:56 - 1 hour - 106 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 Catch Up #1 - Zany to the Max! (aka "Does Steins;Gate Ringabel to You?") Produced by James Beckett Theme Music by YESPOLLY (https://audiojungle.net/user/yespolly) Original KtB! Art by Danielle Daniels (https://danielledaniels.art/) Media Missile Circus Art by Phil Dragash (Twitter: @PhilDragash)
7: (KtB! Archive) 07. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 6 - Eps. 23-26 Commentary
August 18, 2019 23:04 - 2 hours - 157 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 6 - Episodes 23-26 Commentary (aka - "A Completely Straightforward and Simple Ending That Definitely Won't Make Anyone Mad") What made the new translation so controversial when it comes to Kaoru Nagisa's character? Just what the hell is going on with the Human Instrumentality Project, anyway? Is Evangelion's ending as depres...
7: 07. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 6 - Eps. 23-26 Commentary
August 18, 2019 23:04 - 2 hours - 157 MBPart 6 - Episodes 23-26 Commentary (aka - "A Completely Straightforward and Simple Ending That Definitely Won't Make Anyone Mad") What made the new translation so controversial when it comes to Kaoru Nagisa's character? Just what the hell is going on with the Human Instrumentality Project, anyway? Is Evangelion's ending as depressing and nihilistic as some people say it is? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast! Approximat...
S1 Ep7: (KtB! Archive) 07. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 6 - Eps. 23-26 Commentary
August 18, 2019 23:04 - 2 hours - 157 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 6 - Episodes 23-26 Commentary (aka - "A Completely Straightforward and Simple Ending That Definitely Won't Make Anyone Mad") What made the new translation so controversial when it comes to Kaoru Nagisa's character? Just what the hell is going on with the Human Instrumentality Project, anyway? Is Evangelion's ending as depres...
6: 06. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 5 - Eps. 19-22 Commentary
August 03, 2019 20:11 - 2 hours - 138 MBPart 5 - Episodes 19-22 Commentary (aka - "Kaji Takes Shinji to His Watermelon Patch, Which Totally Isn't a Dirty Innuendo For Anything, We Promise") How is Toji on Shinji's Brain-Train in Episode 19? What is going on with how everyone is pronouncing "Fuyutsuki?" Is there even a point to how bleak and upsetting the show is becoming in these final episodes? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast! Approximate Timestamps What...
S1 Ep6: (KtB! Archive) 06. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 5 - Eps. 19-22 Commentary
August 03, 2019 20:11 - 2 hours - 138 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 5 - Episodes 19-22 Commentary (aka - "Kaji Takes Shinji to His Watermelon Patch, Which Totally Isn't a Dirty Innuendo For Anything, We Promise") How is Toji on Shinji's Brain-Train in Episode 19? What is going on with how everyone is pronouncing "Fuyutsuki?" Is there even a point to how bleak and upsetting the show is becom...
6: (KtB! Archive) 06. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 5 - Eps. 19-22 Commentary
August 03, 2019 20:11 - 2 hours - 138 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 5 - Episodes 19-22 Commentary (aka - "Kaji Takes Shinji to His Watermelon Patch, Which Totally Isn't a Dirty Innuendo For Anything, We Promise") How is Toji on Shinji's Brain-Train in Episode 19? What is going on with how everyone is pronouncing "Fuyutsuki?" Is there even a point to how bleak and upsetting the show is becom...
5: (KtB! Archive) 05. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 4 - Eps. 15-18 Commentary
July 25, 2019 19:43 - 2 hours - 117 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 4 - Episodes 15-18 Commentary (aka - "Gendo's Got Game???") Are these the episodes where the show totally commits to being bonkers depressing? Is Kaji capable of *not* being a total scuzzball? What kind of raw, primal masculinty does Gendo Ikari possess to keep getting all of these women to fall for him, and would he be w...
5: 05. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 4 - Eps. 15-18 Commentary
July 25, 2019 19:43 - 2 hours - 117 MBPart 4 - Episodes 15-18 Commentary (aka - "Gendo's Got Game???") Are these the episodes where the show totally commits to being bonkers depressing? Is Kaji capable of *not* being a total scuzzball? What kind of raw, primal masculinty does Gendo Ikari possess to keep getting all of these women to fall for him, and would he be willing to turn his love tips into an advice column? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast! Approxi...
S1 Ep5: (KtB! Archive) 05. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 4 - Eps. 15-18 Commentary
July 25, 2019 19:43 - 2 hours - 117 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 4 - Episodes 15-18 Commentary (aka - "Gendo's Got Game???") Are these the episodes where the show totally commits to being bonkers depressing? Is Kaji capable of *not* being a total scuzzball? What kind of raw, primal masculinty does Gendo Ikari possess to keep getting all of these women to fall for him, and would he be w...
S1 Ep4: (KtB! Archive) 04. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 3 - Eps. 10-14 Commentary
July 13, 2019 22:38 - 2 hours - 132 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 3 - Episodes 10-14 Commentary (aka - "Misato Katsuragi's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day") Are you a bad person if you don't stan Mothra, Queen of the Monsters? Is Magma Diver the worst episode of Evangelion? Gendo Ikari: Great Dad, or *Greatest* Dad? Find out in this commentary track for Neon Genesis Evangelio...
4: (KtB! Archive) 04. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 3 - Eps. 10-14 Commentary
July 13, 2019 22:38 - 2 hours - 132 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 3 - Episodes 10-14 Commentary (aka - "Misato Katsuragi's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day") Are you a bad person if you don't stan Mothra, Queen of the Monsters? Is Magma Diver the worst episode of Evangelion? Gendo Ikari: Great Dad, or *Greatest* Dad? Find out in this commentary track for Neon Genesis Evangelio...
4: 04. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 3 - Eps. 10-14 Commentary
July 13, 2019 22:38 - 2 hours - 132 MBMini-Series #1: "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 3 - Episodes 10-14 Commentary (aka - "Misato Katsuragi's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day") Are you a bad person if you don't stan Mothra, Queen of the Monsters? Is Magma Diver the worst episode of Evangelion? Gendo Ikari: Great Dad, or *Greatest* Dad? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast! Note: Due to another technical error (sorry!), the commentary may become slig...
3: 03. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 2 - Eps. 5-9 Commentary
July 07, 2019 19:22 - 2 hours - 125 MBMini-Series #1: "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 2 - Episodes 5-9 Commentary (aka - "Rei-theism") How much does Hideaki Anno love wires and pistons? Between Rei and Asuka, who truly wins the title of Best Girl (and why is the answer Misato)? Why hasn't HR fired Kaji for being so dang creepy? Find out in this week's episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast! Note: Due to a technical error, the commentary may become slightly out of sync with the episodes at the 1:18:12 mark. Approximate Tim...
S1 Ep3: (KtB! Archive) 03. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 2 - Eps. 5-9 Commentary
July 07, 2019 19:22 - 2 hours - 125 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 2 - Episodes 5-9 Commentary (aka - "Rei-theism") How much does Hideaki Anno love wires and pistons? Between Rei and Asuka, who truly wins the title of Best Girl (and why is the answer Misato)? Why hasn't HR fired Kaji for being so dang creepy? Find out in this commentary track for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Episodes 5-9 N...
3: (KtB! Archive) 03. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 2 - Eps. 5-9 Commentary
July 07, 2019 19:22 - 2 hours - 125 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 2 - Episodes 5-9 Commentary (aka - "Rei-theism") How much does Hideaki Anno love wires and pistons? Between Rei and Asuka, who truly wins the title of Best Girl (and why is the answer Misato)? Why hasn't HR fired Kaji for being so dang creepy? Find out in this commentary track for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Episodes 5-9 N...
2: 02. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 1 - Eps. 1-4 Commentary
June 28, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 108 MBMini-Series #1: "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 1 - Episode 1-4 Commentary (aka - "Right Above the NERV Gift Shop") How awesome is that first Angel fight? What's up with Misato's disgusting apartment? And who the heck is in charge of making all of that sweet NERV merch? Find out in this week's episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast! Approximate Timestamps Episode 01. Angel Attack - 16:44 Episode 02. Unfamiliar Ceilings - 38:01 Episode 03. The Silent Phone - 01:02:20 Episode 04. Rai...
2: (KtB! Archive) 02. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 1 - Eps. 1-4 Commentary
June 28, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 108 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 1 - Episode 1-4 Commentary (aka - "Right Above the NERV Gift Shop") How awesome is that first Angel fight? What's up with Misato's disgusting apartment? And who the heck is in charge of making all of that sweet NERV merch? Find out in this commentary track for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Episodes 1-4 Approximate Timestamps ...
S1 Ep2: (KtB! Archive) 02. "Experiencing Evangelion" Pt. 1 - Eps. 1-4 Commentary
June 28, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 108 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 "Experiencing Evangelion" Part 1 - Episode 1-4 Commentary (aka - "Right Above the NERV Gift Shop") How awesome is that first Angel fight? What's up with Misato's disgusting apartment? And who the heck is in charge of making all of that sweet NERV merch? Find out in this commentary track for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Episodes 1-4 Approximate Timestamps ...
1: 01. "Experiencing Evangelion" Prologue
June 21, 2019 23:23 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBMini-Series #1: "Experiencing Evangelion" Prologue (aka "Starring Jaden Smith as Shinji Ikari???") What were the hosts first experiences with Evangelion like? How do they feel about the show's repuation for being depressing/incomprehensible? Do they agree that Shinji should just "get in the robot already?" Find out in the very first episode of the Kick the Beckett podcast ever! *cue fancy music and fireworks display*
S1 Ep1: (KtB! Archive) 01. "Experiencing Evangelion" Prologue
June 21, 2019 23:23 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 Prologue (aka "Starring Jaden Smith as Shinji Ikari???") What were the hosts first experiences with Evangelion like? How do they feel about the show's repuation for being depressing/incomprehensible? Do they agree that Shinji should just "get in the robot already?" James and "Doc" break down their thoughts on the series before diving into episodic commen...
1: (KtB! Archive) 01. "Experiencing Evangelion" Prologue
June 21, 2019 23:23 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBNote: This episode originally aired as an episode of the Kick the Beckett! Podcast, before the show became Media Missile Circus in 2021 Prologue (aka "Starring Jaden Smith as Shinji Ikari???") What were the hosts first experiences with Evangelion like? How do they feel about the show's repuation for being depressing/incomprehensible? Do they agree that Shinji should just "get in the robot already?" James and "Doc" break down their thoughts on the series before diving into episodic commen...