MonoRants... The Boys
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Weekly rants, episode by episode, about Amazon's superhero phenomenon The Boys.
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Episode 46 Pt2: The Insider (The Boys S4E6)
July 13, 2024 09:56 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBTime to finish off the second last episode of the season. With only one left can you blame us for taking our time? Now let's get started on this rant about Butcher's shocking honesty, Frenchie & Kimikos healing, MM taking steps for himself, A-Train doing the right thing and Mono goes off on one. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 46 Pt1: The Insider (The Boys S4E6)
July 11, 2024 18:41 - 56 minutes - 41.1 MBWe did it again again. So this could become a regular thing now. But today it's The Sevens turn to be first up in a rant about things falling apart for Sage, The Deeps romance being on rough seas, Homelanders hunt for the real leak, Ryan's "Starlight Moment" and us nearly forgetting about all the Bros. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 45: Dirty Business (The Boys S4E6)
July 06, 2024 11:16 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThe Boys find out about a party Tek Knight is hosting for Homelander and some right wing big wigs, but getting in won't be easy for MM and worse still for Hughie. Meanwhile A-Train has a hero moment, Firecracker has a surprise for Homelander, Butcher has a realisation and we get to see one of our favourite comic moments. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 44 Pt2: Beware The Jabberwock, My Son (The Boys S4E5)
June 30, 2024 15:04 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBWe're back for part 2 of Episode 5 and we're ready to visit Old McVought's Farm. So join us for a rant about the return of Stan Edgar, the disappearance of Starlight's powers, V amongst the wildlife, Ciara being bang on about Butcher and Mono wanting the show to just kill Frenchie already. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 44 Pt1: Beware The Jabberwock, My Son (The Boys S4E5)
June 28, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBWe did it again. But there's just so much to rant about in todays episode. So most of The Boys take a back seat in part one of this rant as we look at the glory of the V52 Expo, Sage's gathering storm, Homelander's new approach with Ryan and Hughie's terrifying and then heartbreaking goodbye to Hugh Sr. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 43: Wisdom Of The Ages (The Boys S4E4)
June 21, 2024 12:39 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBHomelander goes home and nothing will be the same again in Episode 4 of Season 4. Firecracker intensifies her Starlight hate campaign under Sage's guidance and it causes Annie to spiral. Hughie and Kimiko try to score some V but get distracted by terrorists, while Frenchie makes a bad choice and something is very wrong with Butcher (but we can't decide what) Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 42: We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here (The Boys S4E3)
June 16, 2024 15:39 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIt's MonoRants On Ice this week (or more accurately, Mono is on thin ice if he fucks up another record). The Seven is almost The Seven again as Sister Sage and Firecracker take their seats at the table. Frenchie, Kimiko, Hughie and Annie all attempt to confront their past in vastly different ways while MM is actually productive, Butcher has some actual growth and we say goodbye to an old friend. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your...
Episode 41: Life Among The Septics (The Boys S4E2)
June 14, 2024 20:14 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWe're off to TruthCon today to find out what's really going on. Butcher gets told to take a hike, but tags along with The Boys to see what Sister Sage could want at a conspiracy convention. Meanwhile Frenchie and Hughie must both face their past, Ryan's first save doesn't go according to plan and we keep getting ahead of ourselves (when we're not going on tangents). Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to monorantspodcast@...
Episode 40: Department of Dirty Tricks (The Boys S4E1)
June 13, 2024 18:24 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIt's been a while but we're finally back to the main show. Season 4 is here and episode 1 gave us plenty to rant about. Butcher is demoted in his own team, Homelander is aging and not coping well and Victoria is set to become VP. But it's not all bad: Hughie is back to normal, Annie is flourishing out of Vought's shadow and Frenchie has found love. But we're still not sure how to feel about Todd. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Bluesky: @MonoRants, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your...
Episode 39: Gen V Season 1 Wrap with TheGreenCooler & ButchersCanary
December 02, 2023 10:59 - 56 minutes - 41.8 MBWe've finished our first semester of Gen V so let's look back on what we learned during our time at God U. But we're not studying alone, as joining us are previous guests Anna aka Butcher's Canary & L.C. aka TheGreenCooler. Join us as we rant our way through Gen V's highs, lows, llamas, background supes, tie-ins and gross outs. A big thank you to our guests for being awesome. You can follow them both over on twitter @TheGreenCooler & @butcherscanary Follow this link for the XMAS TOY DRIVE...
Episode 38: Guardians of Godolkin (Gen V S1E8)
November 21, 2023 18:01 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBAll good things must come to an end and for us it really comes too soon. After Shetty's death, Cate convinces Sam to join her in freeing the woods and wreaking havoc on campus. The rest of the gang race to stop them even though that may mean protecting Vought, while Ashley calls in the Big Guns and we strengthen the case for Supe Llamas. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 37: Sick (Gen V S1E7)
November 18, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn the penultimate episode of the season, the gang set their sights on Shetty and exposing the woods once and for all. But Jordan and Marie decide on a Plan B in taking their evidence to Vic Neuman, while Sam has a radical day out and we suddenly remember Cindy Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 36: Jumanji (Gen V S1E6)
November 16, 2023 11:16 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWith the truth out and after returning everyone's memories, Cate lapses into a coma. But she brings Jordan, Marie, Andre and poor poor Dusty into her mind where they get to see the awful hardships Cate has suffered in her life. Emma and Sam reconnect and get serious, while Ciara has some trouble separating Jordan from their actors. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 35: Welcome To The Monster Club (Gen V S1E5)
November 14, 2023 11:05 - 52 minutes - 39.8 MBThe gang wake up after one hell of a rager, but can't seem to remember anything. But it's not just the booze blackouts, they have days missing. With the blame quickly placed on Rufus; Jordan, Marie and Emma slowly start to realise that someone else much closer to them may be responsible. Meanwhile we get overly excited to meet a superpowered Alpaca. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 34: The Whole Truth (Gen V S1E4)
November 13, 2023 10:53 - 58 minutes - 48.2 MBSam and Emma have made it out of the woods and start to connect, but the gang have no idea where they are. Before they can find them they'll have to deal with another problem: Tek Knight's on campus looking for lives to ruin and holes to violate. Marie makes an ill advised attempt to find Emma and Mono comes to the realisation that with Teen Drama comes teen romance. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 33: #ThinkBrink (Gen V S1E3)
November 12, 2023 11:13 - 1 hour - 65 MBWhat could be better than a tragic death to drum up some fundraising money. It's time for a gala at God U and all our favourite students are being dragged along by their parents, with Shetty using the chance to show off Marie. While Cate and Andre debate what their next move should be, we try to figure out the timeline of both shows. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 32: First Day (Gen V S1E2)
November 11, 2023 10:23 - 1 hour - 54 MBit's the first actual day of lectures and the excitement isn't slowing down for Marie. She's getting the credit for stopping Golden Boy and she's in the top ten. But she finds her newfound fame gets complicated quickly. Meanwhile Jordan struggles with their new ranking, Andre and Cate try to make sense of Luke's suicide and we want to kill Justine for what she does to Emma. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 31: God U (Gen V S1E01)
November 10, 2023 13:09 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIt's finally time to start the new semester at Godolkin University and no-one is more excited than freshman Marie Moreau. After meeting her roomie and stopping a supe on meth, Marie goes clubbing with God U's Top 3 heroes and a good deed nearly gets her expelled. A fiery final act sets up the season and we fall in love with Marie's roommate Emma. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
"Supes Ain't Always Heroes" interview with authors Dr. Lynn Zubernis & Dr. Matthew Snyder
November 09, 2023 10:50 - 46 minutes - 33.4 MBOne more unexpected episode before we dive into Gen V. But it's a fascinating one as we got talk about "Supes Ain't Always Heroes: Inside the Complex Characters and Twisted Psychology of The Boys" with Authors Dr. Lynn Zubernis and Dr. Matthew Snyder. Join us for a sneak peek at the book and a discussion about incredibly realistic characters and portrayals, Campbells (both of em) Hero's Journey, the compex case of Daddy Soldier Boy, and which Supe these psychologists would least like to trea...
WGA SAG-Aftra Strike Talk With The Green Cooler
July 22, 2023 09:31 - 35 minutes - 27.5 MBStrikes are complicated and we are stupid. But we still have lots of questions about what the current writers & actors strike is all about. Thankfully someone who knows the score came to help us out. Join us for a bonus rant with fellow BOYS superfan, The Green Cooler, as she gives us the in's and out's of the WGA SAG Aftra strikes; where it comes from, the sheer audacity of studios, the c**ting studio executives, who AI should really replace, what fans can do to show solidarity and how a ris...
Darick Robertson Ranterview
May 03, 2023 07:36 - 59 minutes - 41.8 MBF**k know how we pulled this off lads, but I've pinched myself loads and I'm not dreaming. We are delighted to present: The MonoRants Darick Robertson Ranterview. We pinned him down to get the behind the scenes info from The Boys comics that everyone wants to know like: the inspiration for Jamie the Hamster, saggy superhero costumes, Simon Pegg's early TV career and the secret origins of Jitterbean's. So join us, and the co-creator of our favourite comic, for a rant about Leatherface Batma...
MonoRants... The Trailer
February 12, 2023 04:01 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBA brief summary of the voodoo that we do... do.
Episode 30 Returns: The Boys Season 3 Wrap (Part 2)
July 21, 2022 09:13 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBWe're back one more time to talk Season 3 of The Boys. But this time we're discussing our listeners and followers thoughts, and we bring on our first ever guest; Billy Butcher Apologist @butcherscanary. Join us as we rant our way through your thoughts on President Homelander, Mr. & Mrs. Starlight, Maeve's happy ending and the Season Finale. Thanks to our contributors and Special Thanks to ButchersCanary for the guest appearance and always making us look for the good in Billy Butcher. Regul...
Episode 30: The Boys Season 3 Wrap (Part 1)
July 18, 2022 03:21 - 1 hour - 45 MBAll good things must come to and end and we've already reached the end of Season 3 of The Boys. We have our usual chat about the season as a whole breaking down some of our favourite and our not so favourite bits, as well as everything in between. So jump into a rant about the fun in hating characters, Supersonic being the best nice guy ever, Fudgy Superpowers, that canon episode from Diabolical and whatever else popped into our heads. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to mono...
Episode 29: The Instant White-Hot Wild (The Boys S3E8)
July 11, 2022 07:59 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIt's Season Finale time and nobody is going to get out of this one unscathed (except for Todd, but dicks cant live forever). Butcher & Soldier Boy ditch Hughie on their way to Vought, forcing him to rejoin the rest of the boys with his tail between his legs. Maeve makes an escape of her own and joins the gang as they plan their attack on Soldier Boy. Homelander finally finds Ryan and sets about destroying his team so he can build a family. But when all sides meet at Vought Tower, he might ju...
Episode 28: Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed (The Boys S3E7)
July 04, 2022 09:57 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBIn the penultimate episode of Season Three, Butcher, Hughie & Soldier Boy head off to find MindStorm, which leads to unexpected revelations for all three. Annie and the rest of The Boys try to figure out how to stop them, while Homelander goes Q-Anon in his public attacks against Starlight. Deep introduces a friend to Cassandra, A-Train is reintroduced to the land of the living and we are introduced to (and traumatized by) Black Noir's Saturday morning cartoon backstory. Find us on twitter...
Episode 27 Pt2: Herogasm (The Boys S3E6)
June 27, 2022 23:51 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIt's time for the main event. We covered all the lame plot and character stuff, now lets get to the sex! Only it wasn't maybe as depraved as Mono & Ciara expected. In part two of our Herogasm rant we talk Deep's new friend, Bluehawk's fitting end, Hughie being a bully, saying bye to a bunch of Supes, Kripke's first cameo and we decide if we just have no boundaries or if the orgy was actually pretty tame. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 27 Pt 1: Herogasm (The Boys S3E6)
June 27, 2022 02:25 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWell it happened again folks. We lost the run of ourselves ranting about the biggest episode of The Boys so far with Herogasm. There's a hell of a lot to cover in this episode so we decided to do a two parter. Join us for part one as we rant about Black Noir's runner, Homelander's mirror madness, Soldier Boy adjusting to modern life, MM on the rampage and Vic's chat with Annie. Then we get real ranty when we ask if Little Nina is boring and whether she should have come back at all? Find us ...
Episode 26: The Last Time to Look on This World of Lies (The Boys S3E5)
June 20, 2022 11:59 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBSorry guys, we got a little bit carried away this week in a record that originally was well over two hours. But we've left only the rantiest and best bits in of course, as we talk about how... Soldier Boy lands to the US with a score to settle as The Boys return having fallen apart. Ashley gets a promotion, A-Train gets his apology and Maeve gets a retreat in Malibu as Homelander plays big boss man. Butcher and his mini me form a truce with MM to track down Soldier Boy with a little help fro...
Episode 25: Glorious Five Year Plan (The Boys S3E4)
June 13, 2022 08:48 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe boys head to Russia to track down the Supe killing weapon. Hughie sinks deeper into despair, Frenchie escorts Kimiko to a very special party and MM has a hard conversation with Butcher; before they finally get what they're after. But it comes with a high price. Over at Vought, Homelander almost has full control over The Seven, while Stan's attempt to get Victoria to discipline Homelander backfires dramatically. Annie's plan to bring other heroes into the fold ends disastrously for a new ...
Episode 24: Barbary Coast (The Boys S3E3)
June 05, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBHomelander is on the offensive again now that his popularity is unexpectedly on the rise. With the slots on The Seven almost filled, he decides to throw a spanner in the works by bringing The Deep back. Annie tries to warn Supersonic about Vought, but may end up needing his help after Homelander publicly declares his love for her. The Boys gets answers from Mallory and Payback gets a backstory, while Frenchie tries to help Cherie. Butcher reaches a crossroads with Ryan, and we just can't f*c...
Episode 23: The Only Man In The Sky (The Boys S3E2)
June 04, 2022 21:13 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBHughie struggles to deal with the fallout of his discovery as he digs deeper into Neuman's past, while Homelander's birthday goes from bad to worse to terrifying. Butcher, Frenchie and Kimiko hunt down Soldier Boy's old Payback teammates as MM breaks down over his obsession but gets some unexpected support and direction. Deep gets a movie, A-Train gets ideas, Annie shows Supersonic how to make waves and we ponder the overall lack of Black Noir. *COMICS SPOILERS* Find us on twitter @rantsmon...
Episode 22: Payback (The Boys S3E1)
June 03, 2022 18:32 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBA year has passed and a lot has changed. Hughie runs The Boys as the enforcement arm of the FBSA under Victoria Neuman; and in an effort to promote a more wholesome image, Vought are promoting Starlight to co-captain of The Seven. Butcher visits Ryan and then gets two visitors of his own, while MM adjusts to a new family life. Victoria also gets a visitor who leads Hughie to discover his new job isn't as guts free as indicated. Meanwhile we ask is Hughie the new Patrick Bateman? Find us on ...
Episode 21: The Boys Diabolical (Episodes 5-8)
March 13, 2022 10:57 - 37 minutes - 28.7 MBOne last time before Season Three, MonoRants... The Boys is jumping into the back end of Diabolical. This was definitely the stronger half overall, with one obvious exception... As usual, spoilers and references to other animated shows abound in this rant about upsetting animal deaths, John DiMaggio's Groundhawk, Canon episodes and a very obscure reference to a very special train station. We'll see you all in June!!! Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your...
Episode 20: The Boys Diabolical (Episodes 1-4)
March 11, 2022 13:19 - 40 minutes - 31.3 MBMonoRants... The Boys is back (in town?) to get our teeth into some brand new Boys content with Diabolical. There's a lot to unpack in this animated anthology series, so we've gone full spoiler as always, and are splitting it in two. Part review, part breakdown, all rant; we're talking everything we loved, some things we didn't, and obviously commenting on Ashley's fashion choices.... It's good to be back!!! Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rant...
Episode 19: Vought News Network's 7 On 7
January 17, 2022 09:16 - 1 hour - 47 MBIt's bonus episode time; because we love talking The Boys and just couldn't help ourselves. Join us for a review of all seven 7on7 segments from Vought News Network. We talk world expansion, new Supes and once again make (probably) wildly inaccurate predictions for what will feature in Season 3. And that's it until Diabolical. We Think. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 18: The Boys Season 2 Wrap
January 10, 2022 09:14 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBIt's time for another season wrap chat and we're talking Season 2 of The Boys. Join us as we break down some of our favourite (sassy Kimiko) and our not so favourite bits (RIP Raynor), as well as everything in between. We even throw in a few predictions for Season three so you can come back in July to see how wrong we were. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 17: What I Know (The Boys S2E8)
January 03, 2022 17:34 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBFollowing the events at Congress the government are terrified, Vought are capitalizing, and The Boys decide on all out war. Annie might have a trick up her sleeve and the Church of the Collective try and push two Supes back into The Seven. Ryan settles in for a day of fatherly love, panic attacks and Nazi propaganda; but Becca will lead The Boys against Homelander and Stormfront to get her son back. Join us for an extended breakdown of the Season 2 finale. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or s...
Episode 16: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker (The Boys S2E7)
December 27, 2021 10:22 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThe Boys team up with Victoria Nueman to build the case against Vought, Butcher gets an unexpected visitor, and Hughie tries to convince Lamplighter to rescue Annie. Stormfront and Homelander push more supervillain fearmongering, then top the day off with a little child snatching. We discuss the finer points of super self-immolation. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 15: The Bloody Doors Off (The Boys S2E6)
December 20, 2021 10:03 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBAnnie and the Boys head to Sage Grove where Frenchie's past is waiting to catch up with him. Hughie's near death gives Annie and Butcher some common ground, while Stormfront comes clean to Homelander; but not before they get REAL dirty. One of us has absolutely no time for Frenchie's dead best friend. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 15: We Gotta Go Now (The Boys S2E6)
December 20, 2021 10:03 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBAnnie and the Boys head to Sage Grove where Frenchie's past is waiting to catch up with him. Hughie's near death gives Annie and Butcher some common ground, while Stormfront comes clean to Homelander; but not before they get REAL dirty. One of us has absolutely no time for Frenchie's dead best friend. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 14: We Gotta Go Now (The Boys S2E5)
December 13, 2021 12:50 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBHughie and MM head to suburbia to rescue Butcher from himself, and Black Noir. Meanwhile Stormfront is getting up in everyone's business and we prove ourselves to be bad with actors faces... and names. But none of that matters because TERROR is here! Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 13: Nothing Like It In The World (The Boys S2E4)
December 06, 2021 13:56 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBButcher plans to rescue Becca, while MM, Hughie and Annie look into 70's Supe Liberty. Homelander sets about removing the weak links in The Seven and we admit we know Nothing about american candy, but a lot about CCTV. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 12: Over The Hill With The Swords Of A Thousand Men (The Boys S2E3)
November 30, 2021 15:12 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBCompound V is made public and threatens to sink Vought, while The Boys are trying to stay afloat on "My Big Wet Dream". We discuss the comedic merits of injuring kids Vs whale slaughter. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 11: Proper Preparation & Planning (The Boys S2E2)
November 22, 2021 12:31 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBVought capitalize on having three girls in The Seven, while The Boys track down the Supe terrorist. We have an argument about Melrose Place for some reason. Find us on twitter @rantsmono or send a message to [email protected]
Episode 10: The Big Ride (The Boys S2E1)
November 15, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWe're back for Season 2! The Boys are on the run, Vought are back on top, and we meet some new Supes. Join us as we dive into the second season premiere. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 9: The Boys Season 1 Wrap
October 27, 2021 12:44 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe run down our favourite moments and talk, as a whole, about the first season of The Boys. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 8: You Found Me (The Boys S1E8)
October 27, 2021 12:38 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThings come to a close for season one, but not before a whopper cliffhanger. In this extended episode we talk... and talk and talk and talk. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 7: The Self Preservation Society (The Boys S1E7)
October 27, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBVought uncovers The Boys identities, but Stillwell gets hauled into the CIA, and we talk Homelanders origins. Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]
Episode 6: The Innocents (The Boys S1E6)
October 27, 2021 12:11 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBCan Mesmer uncover the Female's secrets? Meanwhile we talk humanizing Supes and what exactly is Black Noir? Find us on Twitter: @rantsmono, Instagram: MonoRants_The_Boys or send your own rants to [email protected]