Multiversal Soldiers
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsMultiversal Soldiers is an anthology podcast series chronicling the deepest nooks and darkest crannies of the DC and Marvel Extended Universes. Each miniseries will feature a deep dive into the plot and production of an ill-fated TV or Movie adaptation of a beloved comic book property. Sit back, and let hosts Mike Broida and Rob Townsend be your guides through your very own Multiverse of Madness!
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Episodes
Garbage Theatre: Justice League with The Multiversal Soldiers
July 09, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 91.2 MBOur Heroes have been busy enjoying a brief Summer Vacation and had a chance to join friend-of-the-show John DeLucca's podcast Garbage Theatre to discuss the absurdly long Justice League: Snyder Cut. We discuss everything from hacky needle-drops to the anatomy in mother-boxes in this wacky, bloated episode. Special thanks to John, Blake, and Chase of Garbage Theatre for having us! Find Garbage Theatre wherever you listen to podcasts (Twitter @Garbage_Theatre)
Constantine (2014) Part 3
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBOur Heroes make like NBC and bid a premature farewell to Constantine (2014). Solid performances, twisting plots, and a solid effects budget couldn't save the show from network notes, poor ratings, and more unanswered sub-plots than The Bible. Despite its flaws, this series is truly one of the few Multiversal Anomalies worthy of more love and attention. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherev...
Constantine (2014) Part 2
June 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBOur Heroes suppress their inner demons long enough to enjoy another round of Constantine (2014). The rag-tag team of mystical investigators led by John Constantine continue to follow their Magic Mcguffin Map around the Continental U.S. uncovering sinister plots wherever they go. Things finally start making some sense when they discover that an ancient sect of South American Warlocks might be the cause of the looming Rising Darkness. Despite the dark tone, there is plenty of cheeky nonsense ...
Constantine (2014) Part 1
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBOur Heroes venture into the world of Warlocks and Mysticism in NBC's neglected adaptation of Constantine. Matt Ryan takes on the titular role of punk con-man turned dabbler of the dark arts. Unsurprisingly, this super dark and gritty comic classic wasn't ready for prime-time audiences....leaving the show and character in a seemingly appropriate state of purgatory. Dust off your best trench-coat and sharpen your Liverpudlian wit as we open our minds-eye to Constantine! Theme by Jimmy Thain (...
Batman Ninja
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOur Heroes continue their virtual journey to Japan and discover one of the craziest DC animated features every created....The result of a team-up between DC and Japanese creators, this 85 minute epic delivers all the insane anime action you didn't know you need in your Batman story. Trapped in feudal era Japan, Batman and the entire Bat Family must find a way to defeat the evil Lord Joker and several other Super Villain Warlords battling for control. Who can you trust in a world where every...
Japanese Spiderman Part 3
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBOur Heroes take a victory lap after completing their viewing of Japanese Spiderman by exploring some of the miscellaneous oddities that resulted from the show's success. From Transforming Toys to The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, the legacy of Japanese Spiderman is clearly still going strong. Unfortunately, the three-year deal between Marvel and Japan also resulted in a couple head-scratching adaptations...including a made-for-tv animated feature of the Tomb of Dracula! Theme by Jimmy Tha...
Japanese Spiderman Part 2
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBOur Heroes continue their crash course in Astro-Archeology and recap several episodes of Japanese Spiderman. Takuya Yamashiro and the gang continue their battle against the evil Professor Monster and his Iron Cross Army, seeking revenge for the man from Planet Spider. Words like "bonkers" and "bananas" don't begin to do this show justice...so make sure to check out the series in its entirety at archive.org and follow along at home! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow...
Japanese Spiderman Part 1
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBOur Heroes take a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun to familiarize themselves with perhaps the craziest Marvel TV Show of all time....Japanese Spiderman! Who needs a twerpy web-slinging teen when you can have Kaiju, Giant Robots, and Motorcycles!? This show not only existed, it has left its mark on both Japanese and Western culture that endures to this day. Find every episode streaming at https://archive.org/details/Supaidman and follow along! Yeah Yeah Yeah, WOW!!! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@...
Red Sonja (1985)
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBOur Heroes fully immerse themselves in the world of pleated metal skirts and enchanted water serpents to discuss 1985's Epic Fantasy mess: Red Sonja. They are joined in their quest by creator of Shiner Comics and fan of all things Sword & Sorcery, John G. The movie that launched Brigitte Nielson and should have killed Arnold Schwarzenegger's career is somehow equal parts fascinating and terrible. Grab your most bejeweled sword and strap on your best cod-piece while we hack and slash our way ...
Swords & Sorcery Cartoons
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOur heroes slip into their favorite underoos and take another break from the routine to watch a bunch of cartoons! Continuing our Swords & Sorcery & Sandals Month, we explore Thundarr The Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons, and the 1992 Conan The Adventurer. Is future fantasy kind of cool? Who names their child Presto? Are pomegranates just a corporate conspiracy? The answers might surprise you! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If yo...
Conan The Adventurer (1997) Part 3
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBOur Heroes bid a fond farewell to Conan and his companions as they wrap up their quest to take down Hissah Zul and his minions. The grog flows and the stories grow increasingly less and less impressive as we build up to a not-so climactic battle to free the realm...unfortunately the show goes on a few episodes too many and we end up with an out-of-order mess of episodes to end the season....and for some reason a clip-show! Grab a chunk of your favorite roasted meat and enjoy this hot greasy ...
Conan The Adventurer (1997) Part 2
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOur Heroes continue their month-long adventure into the world of Swords, Sandals, and Sorcery with Part 2 of the 1997 syndicated series: Conan The Adventurer. Our party of rag-tag adventurers build their bond over frivolous side-quests, and prove their strength with some ridiculous fight choreography. Sit back like Hissah Zul, grab a bubbling beverage, and enjoy! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and r...
Conan The Adventurer (1997) Part 1
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBOur Heroes get lost in the dessert with 1997's syndicated series Conan The Adventurer. Ralph Moeller steps into Arnie's pre-greased loin cloth to bring new life to one of the most iconic characters in the Sword and Sorcery genre. Join us as we follow Conan and his merry band of warriors as they hack and slash their way across the countryside. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherever you li...
Conan The Adventurer (1997)
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBOur Heroes get lost in the dessert with 1997's syndicated series Conan The Adventurer. Ralph Moeller steps into Arnie's pre-greased loin cloth to bring new life to one of the most iconic characters in the Sword and Sorcery genre. Join us as we follow Conan and his merry band of warriors as they hack and slash their way across the countryside. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherever you li...
Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
March 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBOur Heroes ditch the high-flying lifestyle of the Human Target for a much more grounded version of super spy story in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. David Hasselhoff stars as the titular Fury, seemingly the only man who could fill the tight leather pants before Samuel L. Jackson. Sit back and enjoy this 1998 TV movie that helped inform Marvel on what not to do in the MCU. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, ...
Human Target (1992) Part 3
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBOur Heroes finally complete their toughest mission yet by completing their Human Target miniseries. This show is proof that all adaptations are not created equal, and perhaps not all comics deserve to be adapted. Join us as we cheerfully bid farewell to the world's worst spy and his team. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts
Human Target (1992) Part 2
March 12, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBOur Heroes remain trapped on Christopher Chance's private jet as they are forced to decipher the meaning of 1992's Human Target. As the caliber of guest stars starts to take a dive, it becomes clear that this show has very few redeeming features. How did the creators of the 90's Flash series get this so wrong? More importantly, is Rick Springfield the worst spy ever? Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate an...
Human Target Part 2
March 12, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBOur Heroes remain trapped on Christopher Chance's private jet as they are forced to decipher the meaning of 1992's Human Target. As the caliber of guest stars starts to take a dive, it becomes clear that this show has very few redeeming features. How did the creators of the 90's Flash series get this so wrong? More importantly, is Rick Springfield the worst spy ever? Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate an...
Human Target (1992) Part 1
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBOur Heroes find themselves stuck in a multiverse where soap/pop star Rick Springfield plays The Human Target, a covert operative turned bodyguard with a superhuman ability to get shot at. This short-lived ABC series adapts a DC back-up title that ran in the back of Superman and Batman stories, and it's clear to see why it didn't last. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherever you listen to p...
Human Target Part 1
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBOur Heroes find themselves stuck in a multiverse where soap/pop star Rick Springfield plays The Human Target, a covert operative turned bodyguard with a superhuman ability to get shot at. This short-lived ABC series adapts a DC back-up title that ran in the back of Superman and Batman stories, and it's clear to see why it didn't last. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherever you listen to p...
Steel (1997)
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBOur Heroes take a timeout between miniseries to thoroughly enjoy 1997's Superman-adjacent classic, Steel. Hot off the heals of the Death of Superman comic run, DC decided to let music legend Quincy Jones produce a passion project starring Shaquille O'Neal, Judd Nelson, and Annabeth Gish in a wheelchair. Does Shaq have super powers in real life? Is this an unofficial Shaft movie? Why doesn't Judd Nelson play more creeps? We attempt to answer these questions and more, so sit back and enjoy! ...
Powerless Part 3
February 19, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBOur Heroes bid a fond farewell to the underappreciated 2017 NBC sitcom Powerless by watching the final 4 episodes, including 3 that only ever aired in New Zealand. As the show continues to get better, the DC references go deeper and deeper. Even though the show got cancelled too soon, it clearly helped open the door for shows like the Harley Quinn animated series. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and...
Powerless Part 2
February 12, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBOur Heroes continue to be impressed by super hero-ish workplace comedy Powerless. As the show builds momentum and finds its legs, it becomes apparent that clever writing, charming characters, and an ever increasing density of DC references weren't enough to save this series. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts
Powerless Part 1
February 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBOur Heroes are pleasantly surprised by the charm of Powerless, a short-lived 2017 Workplace Sitcom set firmly in the middle of the pedestrian end of the DC Universe. Emily (Vanessa Hudgens) and her rag-tag R&D team try to bring relevance to Wayne Security, the overlooked Insurance division of Wayne Enterprises, headed up by Bruce's megalomaniac cousin Van (Alan Tudyk). It's Justice League meets The Office...a premise that should have been a home-run! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on ...
Super Hero Cartoons of the 60's
January 29, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOur Heroes take a much deserved break with some Saturday Morning Cartoons! Put on your favorite underoos and grab a bowl of cereal as we dig into everything from Funimation's Superman and Aquaman shows all the way to Ralph Bakshi's (Fritz the Cat) Spider-Man. The 60's were the first decade to feature recognizable heroes in weekly adventures on your TV screen, a concept that is still thriving today. See where it all began, and relive some of your childhood memories as we get the Spider-Man th...
Man-Thing
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBOur Heroes are joined by John Delucca (Garbage Theatre) to lend his critical eye to 2005's Sci-Fi Channel Original Movie Man-Thing. Loosely adapted from the Marvel comics from the 70's, this Australian produced nightmare had the blessing of Marvel Producer Avi Arad and was directed by The Lawnmower Man Director Brett Leonard. Sit back and enjoy this disgusting morality tale set in the deep swamps of Sydney. Special Thanks to John Delucca, check out and follow @Garbage_Theatre on Twitter and...
Swamp Thing (1990) Part 3
January 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOur Heroes regretfully conclude the thrill ride that has been the first season of Swamp Thing (1990). This was truly a series filled with redemptions, including Tressa finally confronting her estranged Ex-Husband, Arcane repeatedly cheating on and begging forgiveness from his comatose lover, and the continuing adventures of a Semi-Retired Pediatrician. While we must move on to new adventures, our hearts will always be in the swamp. ...
Swamp Thing (1990) Part 2
January 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOur Heroes wade deeper into Swamp Thing in Part 2 of our Miniseries and find themselves both shocked and awed by some drastic course correction. Things get dark and moody on the sets of Orlando, and poor Jim gets human trafficked out of the plot entirely. These are some seriously nutty episodes of television, so strap in and get yourself a plate of mango meatloaf! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and r...
Swamp Thing (1990) Part 1
January 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBOur Heroes kick off the New Year with a new adventure deep in the swamps of Orlando as they explore the 1990 television adaptation of Swamp Thing. Spinning off of the moderately successful B-Movies, Dick Durock dons the rubber suit once again to reprise his role as Swampy - a bio-geneticist turned elemental god-like creature with a heart of gold. This show has everything: annoying children, rubber suit fights, and a smarmy British Mad Scientist that kind of looks like Tom Hiddleston if you ...
Legends of the Superheroes Television Special
December 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBOur Heroes treat themselves to a brief holiday reprieve with the 1979 Hanna Barbara Produced Legends of the Superheroes Television Special. Adam West and Burt Ward reprise their roles as the dynamic duo in a not-so-dynamic combination of live-action adventure and Dean Martin Roast. Not even Ed McMahon and a bottle of Scotch could save this ill-conceived vaudevillian fever dream. Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like th...
Mutant X Part 3
December 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBOur heroes mercifully wrap up their Mutant X miniseries as they recap the last 7 episodes of season 1. Who is in charge of admissions at Genome-X Academy? What exactly is a "feral mutant"? Why does this show sound like it was filmed in a leather store? Mike and Rob briefly address these questions and more as they look to escape this multiverse for a new adventure! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and ...
Mutant X Part 2
December 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOur Heroes test their resolve as they dig deeper into the Multiversal Anomaly that is Mutant X. What is this show's obsession with Sandra Bullock's "The Net"? Where is Sanctuary on a map? Why is Adam so creepy? The answers don't actually matter because we get some really X-cellent Guest Stars in this otherwise nonsensical chunk of episodes! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, rate and review wherever you liste...
Mutant X Part 1
December 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBOur Heroes begin their next adventure: Mutant X! This Canadian produced series (available on Tubi) somehow ran in syndication for 3 seasons throughout Canada and parts of the US....and Mike and Rob are baffled by its mere existence after almost being sued out of the Multiverse entirely. The series focused on a group of "New Mutants" and their benevolent leader/disgraced geneticist Adam. Don't expect any cameos from familiar faces, or sly Marvel Easter Eggs....they legally weren't allowed to...
Generation X
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBMike and Rob take a brief pit-stop in the 90's as they watch the failed TV Pilot for Generation X. In a blatant attempt to capitalize on the massive popularity of the X-Men animated series, this anomaly in the Multiverse adapts a much less popular comic run of the same name. Emma Frost and Banshee recruit a new batch of mutants including Jubilee to battle against a Mad Scientist (Matt Frewer) before he can become a Free Market Omnipotent Super Being. There's more neon and bad 90's fashion ...
Birds of Prey - Episodes 8 - 13
November 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe've officially reached the end of our first Miniseries as Mike and Rob wrap up their viewing of 2002's Birds of Prey. The series ends on a high with several actual DC characters making appearances, as well as Mia Sara finally going full Harley Quinn! What lessons have we learned? What's our next Multiversal destination? All of this will be revealed in this week's episode! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, ...
Birds of Prey - Part 3
November 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe've officially reached the end of our first Miniseries as Mike and Rob wrap up their viewing of 2002's Birds of Prey. The series ends on a high with several actual DC characters making appearances, as well as Mia Sara finally going full Harley Quinn! What lessons have we learned? What's our next Multiversal destination? All of this will be revealed in this week's episode! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you like the show, ...
Birds of Prey - Episodes 2 - 7
November 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOur heroes find themselves trapped in the early 2000's as they continue to explore Birds of Prey. Surrounded by metahumans, leather trench coats, and pop culture references, they try to maneuver through convoluted plots to uncover some truly bizarre and ambitious story telling. Music: Jimmy Thain (IG @CitizenThain) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldiersPod or Twitter @Pod_Multiversal
Birds of Prey - Part 2
November 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOur heroes find themselves trapped in the early 2000's as they continue to explore Birds of Prey. Surrounded by metahumans, leather trench coats, and pop culture references, they try to maneuver through convoluted plots to uncover some truly bizarre and ambitious story telling. Music: Jimmy Thain (IG @CitizenThain) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldiersPod or Twitter @Pod_Multiversal
Birds of Prey (2002) - Pilot
November 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBJoin Mike and Rob on their journey through the Multiverse as they get confused by the Pilot episode of 2002's Birds of Prey. These aren't Margot Robbie's Birds...Barbara Gordon is joined by a version of Huntress who is actually the daughter of Batman and Catwoman as they mentor a telepathic Black Canary and fight crime on the streets of New Gotham. Oh, and Mia Sara plays Harley Quinn! Theme by Jimmy Thain (@CititzenThain on Instagram) Follow us on Facebook @MultiversalSoldierPod If you lik...