McSoss Podcast
554 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsA weekly podcast hosted by three long time comic book fans. Join Paul, Ian and Matt as they explore the world of comics, film, television and pop culture.
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PREVIEW McSoss 16 Private Reserve: - July Spotify Playlist
July 02, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.3 MBHere is a preview of this weeks exclusive episode This week Paul and Ian discuss some current favorite songs as we begin to curate the Spotify McSoss Playlist. To join in the fun and listen to the playlist search Ian Sharpley on Spotify for the public McSoss Playlist
Episode 328: To the Maxx!
June 26, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSadly, Joel Schumacher passed away last week. McSoss discusses the filmmakers legacy on Batman. In more exciting news Bat-news, Michael Keaton is in talks to play the Caped Crusader once again. What does this mean for DCU movies going forward? Lastly, your hosts continue to flesh out characters and storylines for their NFL SuperPro reboot. Don't miss it!
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 15- The Green Lantern Deep Dive
June 25, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.33 MBHere is a preview of this weeks Patreon exclusive episode. This week we recorded a listener request episode for long time fan Daniel Doing, creator of the comic book The Fringe Knight. He asked us for a deep dive episode on Green Lantern. Follow Daniel's creation, The Fringe Knight at the following places: Facebook: FringeKnight27 Twitter: @FringeKnight
Episode 327: Ghost Coach
June 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBMcSoss salutes legendary comics creator, Dennis O'Neil, who passed away on June 11, 2020. Also, PlayStation 5 is was revealed last week and McSoss goes deep on what that means for the next generation of gaming.
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 14- The Transformers Deep Dive
June 16, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.46 MBHere is a preview of this weeks Patreon exclusive episode. This week we do another listener requested exclusive Patreon episode for subscriber Luke. His request was: "I want a REAL deep-dive Transformers episode. It’s been awhile since I listened to the original one but I remember feeling like it didn’t go as deep into the fandom as it could have. I want to know: • Which ones you had. • What your friends had, your fave ones. • Dive into their representation I other media. • Why yo...
Episode 326: Comic Books and... Baseball!?
June 12, 2020 00:00 - 47 seconds - 43.8 MBDC Comics have ended their relationship with Diamond Comics Distributors. What does that mean for you, as a comic reader? It might impact you more than you think. And leave it to McSoss to make the absurd connection between this and America's pastime. HBO Max's new Looney Tunes Cartoons first two episodes are reviewed too! Is this show a home run or a strike out? Listen and find out!
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 13- Keys To The Star Wars Kingdom
June 10, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.34 MBHere is a preview of this weeks Patreon exclusive episode. This week's listener requester episode is for Patreon subscriber Dwayne. His request was: You are in charge of new Star Wars film and series development for Disney. What do you do? You can use or not use any part of the Universe. What kind of stories do you tell? Do you start a new 'Saga'? Is the world ready for a sitcom set in the Star Wars universe Paul, Matt and Ian tackle what they would do if they were given the ke...
Episode 325: MethMX
June 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBMcSoss continues their Quentin Tarantino discussion from last episode then shifts gears to discuss media they've wanted to try, but never have.
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 12- Demons, Wizards & Kesha
June 03, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBHere is a preview of this weeks Patreon exclusive episode. Matt and Paul discuss a few albums they have been listening to in 2020.
Episode 324: Memorial Day Mailbag
May 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis Memorial Day, McSoss opens up the mailbag to answer listener mail. Also covered is HBO Max and the Snyder Cut of Justice League as well as Quentin Tarantino flicks.
Episode 323: Last Skyscraper on the Left
May 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBJoin McSoss this week for a show-n-tell episode of your dear hosts' artwork from their youth.
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 11 - Ian Begins
May 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.39 MBHere is a preview ofthis weeks exclusive Patreon episode. Ian does a listener request episode for Justin Case. His request was: “Origin story (what got you interested in art), music that inspires your art?” I talk about a lot of other fellow artists/podcasters in this episode so below are the links to not only my art but theirs as well: Plugs Ian Sharpley www.etsy.com/shop/IanSharpley www.artofiansharpley.com www.instagram.com/iansharpley Justin Case/Case and Point Twitter: @K...
Episode 321: The Recommendation Episode
May 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThe McSoss trio recommends quarantine reading material to each other while we're still on lockdown.
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 10- McSoss' Barcade a.k.a. Hills
May 13, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 5.57 MBHere is a preview of this week's exclusive Patreon episode. The crew delivers an exclusive episode that was requested by Tom Lynch. “You’ve been handed the keys to an 80s themed barcade. What 5 games do you get and what 5 movies are playing on rotation? Bonus points for special drinks.” Follow Toms work at: http://thecatwhoalwaysdies.com http://adunogames.com 30extralives.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9cTrW1FtPIfjhNd-Kj6B-w
Episode 322: Our Friend, Taika Waititi
May 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBMay the Fourth be with you! For Star Wars Day this year, McSoss discusses the newly announced Taika Waititi-directed Star Wars film and the Leslye Headland-fronted TV show. McSoss then reflects on their personal stances with the brand now that 'The Skywalker Saga' has concluded.
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 09- Full Albums vs Singles
May 06, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBHere is a preview of this week's exclusive Patreon episode. Paul and Ian discuss the different mindsets of listening to full albums versus singles. We discuss a few memorable concert moments and much more. We have to apologize, we had some technical difficulties towards the end of the episode so the sound quality is less then perfect but we thought this was a good enough conversation and wanted to get it out to the loyal fans.
Episode 320: Fake Vampire History
May 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis episode McSoss makes trade paperback recommendations to each other to read.
PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 08- Music and Comics
April 30, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.51 MBHere is a preview of this week's exclusive Patreon episode. Paul and Ian discuss songs that remind them of creating art or comic books.
Episode 319: The Show 'N Tell Episode
April 15, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBStill stuck in our individual studios, we decide to share some of our favorite items from our collections.
McSoss Private Reserve: 07- Favorite Podcasts
April 15, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBPaul and Ian breakdown some of their favorite podcasts.
McSoss Private Reserve: 06- CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths Review
April 09, 2020 12:41 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week Paul and Ian talk about CW's five part Crisis on Infinite Earths mini-series.
Episode McSoss Private Reserve: 06- CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths Review
April 09, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week Paul and Ian talk about CW's five part Crisis on Infinite Earths mini-series.
Episode 318: Self-Horrortine
April 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBJoin us (but not too close!) for the first ever McSoss episode recorded remotely. Since we can't gather together, tune in and find out how we are surviving the self-quarantining. The results might horrify you!
Episode 317: Medieval Doctors of St. Louis
March 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWhat to do while self-quarantined? Leave it to us! McSoss provides you with a survival kit of things to do while you're social distancing yourself from the rest of the world.
McSoss Private Reserve: 05- When Matt Met Ripper
March 26, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week Matt pilots the booth solo as he talks about how he came to work with legendary heavy metal lead singer Tim "Ripper" Owens of Judas Priest and Iced Earth.
McSoss Private Reserve: 04- Pop Culture Cherries 329
March 20, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBWe are joined by our good friend Ryan McCormick of A Fireside Chat as we explore what pop culture items "popped our pop culture cherries". This is technically the second of three podcasts (the first was deleted) so warning....we are VERY drunk.! Check out Ryan's show A Fireside Chat on iTunes and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Episode 316: Tangentially Porn Stuff
March 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week McSoss reacts to the latest images from Matt Reeves' The Batman to surface. This time, it's the Batmobile. Also, after taking a week off, McSoss catches up with each other to discuss what they've been up to.
McSoss Private Reserve: 03- Intro to Video Games
March 04, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBMatt and Ian break down the first 20 years of computer games, consoles and more. Also discussed on this episode is the novel Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation by Blake J. Harris https://www.amazon.com/Console-Wars-Nintendo-Defined-Generation/dp/0062276700
Episode 315: Garbage, Too
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis week, McSoss discusses the recent departure of DC Publisher, Dan DiDio and the affects it could have on their publishing line. The other big DC news this week was at the leaked images of the new Batman from Matt Reeves' upcoming, The Batman film. Does the new Batsuit pass muster or should you be alarmed? Listen and find out!
Episode 314: Genre is a Social Construct (with guest, Ben Williams)
February 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week, McSoss welcomes highly-demanded guest, Ben Williams to discuss TV shows.
McSoss Private Reserve: 02- February Spotify Playlist
February 19, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week Paul and Ian discuss some current favorite songs as we begin to curate the Spotify McSoss Playlist. To join in the fun and listen to the playlist search Ian Sharpley on Spotify for the public McSoss Playlist as well as the McSoss Halloween Playlist.
Episode 313: $13 Worth of Quarters
February 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBMcSoss goes back to its roots this week by covering COMICS. The gang discusses some of the cool stuff they've been reading and shares some recommendations with the dear listeners.
McSoss Private Reserve: 01 The Witcher/The Outsider Review
February 12, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to the first episode of McSoss' Private Reserve. On this episode Paul and Ian review Netflix's The Witcher as well as HBO's The Outsider. Subscribe to our Patreon to get all the exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/mcsoss
Episode 312: All Grunts (Suicide Squad Commentary)
February 08, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 87.9 MBIn preparation for the new Birds of Prey movie, McSoss revisits 2016's Suicide Squad. Watch along with this commentary and see how the movie has aged.
Episode 311: Phat Pheathered Phantom
January 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThe Dealy Wheelie Chealie (The Dealer's Choice Wheel) returns this week! McSoss answers listener-submitted questions. See if your questions made it on the wheel and if it came up when it was spun!
Episode 310: Japanese Bike Repair (The Karate Kid Commentary)
January 24, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 99.9 MBYou haven't watched The Karate Kid until you've watched it with McSoss. Sit back, relax and enjoy the 1984 classic as you've never enjoyed it before.
Episode 309: We Know How to Make Bandaids
January 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBTravel back in time with us this week as we explore (in horribly inaccurate historical detail) how we might fit into society through the ages. Tune in for the weirdest episode of this podcast yet!
Episode 308: The Spoon Killer (The 2020 Preview)
January 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIt's time to examine everything we know about 2020 and what the year has to offer! See if what you're most excited for this year makes the cut on the first McSoss episode of 2020!
Episode 307: The Rise of Skywalker Review
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 2 hours - 84.6 MBThis is the DEFINITIVE review of the final word in the story of Skywalker. See if your feelings on The Rise of Skywalker lines up with ours as we go deep and review the culmination of over 40 years of Star Wars!
Episode 306: Big Cat Guy
December 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBMatt walks us through his trip to Galaxy's Edge and we get into some Star Wars talk in preparation for The Rise of Skywalker.
Episode 305: Everything Else Comes Off
December 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBNow that your food comas have worn off and your Black Friday shopping is over, it's time to see what McSoss has been up to. We review A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Knives Out. Plus check out our new segment, "The Mando Minute."
Episode 304: Pauly Shore's Emotional Journey
November 28, 2019 17:42 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving everyone! This week McSoss discusses what makes a Thanksgiving movie and what they are thankful for this year. Also discussed is DC's upcoming movie, Black Adam as well as the Joker movie success and what it means for DC movies going forward. Lastly, get McSoss' take on the third episode of The Mandalorian. Is the show continuing to delight or did it take a step back this week?
Episode 303: It Was a Cadbury Egg
November 28, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThe Mandalorian has finally dropped! See what McSoss thinks of the first two episodes of the flagship show on Disney's new streaming service.
Episode 302: Disney+ Eve
November 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week, McSoss discusses Disney+ on the eve of the new streaming service's launch. Will the service be a hit or is it a cash grab?
Episode 301: Cranking it in My Mouth
November 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week, McSoss reviews Terminator: Dark Fate, the launch of HBO's Watchmen and the final Mandalorian trailer.
Episode 300: Episode 305
November 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThe 300th episode of the McSoss Podcast, recorded LIVE at Brew Gentlemen in Braddock, PA, on Devil's Night is the culmination of over 6 years of dedicated podcasting. Joined by our friends, this special night is a kick-ass celebration of our milestone episode and all things spooky! If you (somehow) missed this episode live, DO NOT dare to miss it a second time!
Episode 299: Anti-Pumpgut
October 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMcSosstober 2019 continues with Halloween quick hits. McSoss takes on as many different would-you-rather scenarios (Halloween-style) as quickly as possible. This is a fun one, folks!
The Rise of Skywalker Trailer Reaction Podcast
October 25, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBMcSoss gives an unfiltered, instant reaction to The Rise of Skywalker final trailer!
Episode 255: Straddle the Line Redux!
October 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBMcSosstober 2019 throws it back to 2018 for a re-release of one of our favorite episodes – the McSoss Nation Haunted Mail Sack!
Episode 298: The Administrator of Clown City
October 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBMcSosstober 2019 kicks off with a review of Joker followed by some talk of recent horror favorites.