The Rise of Competency Porn

Why do we love watching people who are very good at doing stuff?

Welcome to Episode 2 of 2024's 'Sure Look, Sure Listen,' where we dive deep into the pulsating heart of pop culture. In this episode, Ben and Michael dissect a whirlwind of topics, starting with the recent casting of Abby in 'The Last of Us' Season 2- a choice that's stirring up the internet. They delve into the return of beloved characters in 'Daredevil: Born Again' and ponder over Madame Webb's throwback style. But that's just the appetizer!

Get ready for trailer talks, including Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentleman' now turned Netflix TV series, the suspense-filled 'Double Blind,' and the surprising return of 'The Walking Dead' fan favourites in 'The Ones Who Live.' Plus, they share their candid thoughts on Jonathan Hickman

'Ultimate Spider-Man #1' and the entirety of 'Echo.'

The main course? A deep dive into the phenomenon of 'competence porn' in pop culture. Why are characters like Jack Reacher captivating the masses? Is it the sheer thrill of seeing problems solved with a punch, or is there more to our love for hyper-capable heroes? Ben and Michael explore this and more, including an unexpected feminist perspective on the trend.

Don't miss this jam-packed episode where pop culture gets a sure look and a sure listen!

2:03 Does the casting of Abby in The Last of Us mean the bad thing is going to happen? Big The Last of Us spoilers!

6:30 Your 4th and 5th most favourite characters ARE going to be in Daredevil after all!

8:30 Are the Brits at it again? 

14:00 The Gentlemen is back in TV form

19:00 Irishmen sa sinister experiment in Double Blind

24:30 Is the Walking Dead ever going to stop? Spin-off number 7 announced

28:30 Mick watched Echo in order to maintain his record as the only living man who has seen every single piece of MCU content  

41:30 Comic Books! Ultimate Spider-man #1

45:45 We can’t believe the Madam Webb promo images are real

55:00 Can Ben explain the rise in popularity of Competence Porn?

Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/

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