Next Door Villain
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsA fictional villain podcast! Listen in any order. Hosts Joe and Tiana attempt to empathize with the most notorious fictional villains like Cruella de Vil, Draco Malfoy, Norman Bates, Harley Quinn, and more. With discussion, some literary art, and a bit of humor, they attempt to find the humanity behind these characters. Because if we can learn to connect with, relate to, and understand characters that were designed to be hated, then we might just have a chance at understanding our villainous selves as well as the villains we face in our everyday lives.
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Episodes
Jan Levinson (The Office)
January 17, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 48.9 MBWe do almost an episode by episode analysis on: what made Jan spiral into the Dundie throwing, credit card using, boob job doing lady that we saw in The Office? Good therapists are needed, y'know. Dunder Mifflin Paper Company is much more interesting when Jan and Michael are dating. We also share "Letters to Hunter," poetry written from the perspective of Jan. Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain...
Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)
January 03, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBNo one....seeks to be loved like Gaston. Got a danger in your life? Gaston would like to defeat that for you. We also get into the origin of Gaston and explore how more than one story of Gaston shapes his character. We also feature a poem written from the perspective of Gaston and written by Erik Belmer. Check out Erik Belmer's work Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Le Fou (Beauty and the Beast)
May 17, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBLeFou is gay! Surprise! He's also a guy who REALLY knows how to encourage people (with lots of music). This is the 6th and final episode in a mini-series about villains, sidekicks, and henchpeople. Joe and Tiana discuss Le Fou, Gaston's friend and sidekick in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or by email at [email protected]. Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Tyrone Rugen aka The Six-Fingered Man (The Princess Bride)
May 03, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBWow, Tyrone is scared? Inconceivable! Tyrone is unique in the hand area of the body. This is the 5th episode in a mini-series about villains, sidekicks, and henchpeople. Joe and Tiana discuss Count Tyrone Rugen, aka the Six-Fingered Man from The Princess Bride. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or send us an email to [email protected]. Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Seneca Crane (The Hunger Games)
April 19, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBIt's just showbiz, people! I guess? Seneca had a pretty sad death. Getting brainwashed by The Capitol is rough, buddy. This is the 4th episode in a mini-series about villainous sidekicks and henchpeople. Joe and Tiana discuss Seneca Crane, the game master from the first part of the Hunger Games series. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or send us an email to [email protected]. Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdo...
Mr. Bigglesworth (Austin Powers)
April 05, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBAll I can say is: did we really do an episode where we empathize with a cat? Yep. This is the 3rd episode in a min-series about villainous sidekicks and henchpeople. Joe and Tiana discuss Mr. Bigglesworth, the feline sidekick of Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers Franchise. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or send us an email to [email protected]. Support our podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Pain and Panic (Disney's Hercules)
March 22, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 17.3 MBPain and Panic are named for what they are supposed to represent and instill in other people. I'm glad my parents didn't name me Anxiety. This is the 2nd episode in a mini-series about villainous sidekicks and henchpeople. Joe and Tiana discuss Pain and Panic from Disney's Hercules. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or send us an email to [email protected]. Support our podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Kronk (The Emperor's New Groove)
March 08, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 19.3 MBOh man do we love KRONK, the humble and kind sidekick to Yzma. He does his best. This is the first episode in a mini-series about villainous sidekicks and henchpeople. Joe and Tiana discuss Kronk, the lovable assistant of Yzma, the villain in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Meredith Blake (The Parent Trap)
February 23, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 35 MBMeredith Blake from Disney's The Parent Trap is often compared to Cruella de Vil. Joe and Tiana think maybe that's not just a bad thing. Meredith is a smart and powerful young woman with a strong sense of purpose. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send an us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Best Villains of 2019
February 09, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 27 MBIt is Oscar season and we're celebrating by choosing the best villains of 2019. It's a new award show that we're calling the Convictys. Listen as Joe and Tiana pick winners for categories like, "sexiest villain," and "most powerful villain". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Scar
December 15, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 42.4 MBBE PREPARED for our latest episode all about Scar from Disney's The Lion King. Joe and Tiana have their teeth and ambitions bared as they ask tough questions like, was Mufasa even a good leader? Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)
December 01, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutes - 41 MBJoe and Tiana discuss Vegeta, the Saiyan Prince of the Dragon Ball franchise. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
The Joker
November 17, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes - 57 MBYou either die a hero... or podcast long enough to do an episode about the Joker. The Clown Prince of Gotham is one of the most infamous villains of all time. Joe and Tiana attempt to empathize with him by discussing his affinity for chaos, nihilism, and taking down the wealthy elite. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Skeletor
November 03, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 44.2 MBBy the power of Grayskull.... Skeletor does not have the power! But Joe and Tiana don't think he needs it because he's the sassiest and most ripped sorcerer in all of Eternea. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
The Wicked Witch of the West
October 20, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 45 MBSomething wicked this way comes.. from the west! She's green, she's aquaphobic, and she just wants her ruby slippers. Of course we're talking about the iconic Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
HIM (Powerpuff Girls)
October 06, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 40.1 MBJoe and Tiana discuss a villain so evil and so sinister that it's only safe to refer to him... as HIM. This episode Joe and Tiana discuss queer coding villains and the way the Powerpuff Girls challenged gender norms. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Gus Fring (Breaking Bad)
September 22, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 47.3 MBIt has been almost 5 years since AMC's Breaking Bad ended and we can't stop thinking about Gus Fring. He's smart, polite, owns a successful chicken restaurant, and did we mention he deals large quantities of meth? Facebook and Twitter or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
The Shadow Monster (aka The Mindflayer from Stranger Things)
September 08, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 37 MBThe Shadow Monster (also know as the Mindflayer) is a strange and mysterious creature from another dimension. Joe and Tiana nerd out as they wonder what could possibly motivate this notorious Stranger Things villain. Find us on Facebook and Twitter or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Cersei Lannister
June 23, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 42.9 MBGame of Thrones may be over, but Cersei Lannister will not be forgotten. Best known for villainous deeds such as blowing up buildings filled with her enemies, we think she just may have some redeeming qualities. Featuring a poem that Tiana's boyfriend described as, "Cool." Connect with on Facebook or Twitter @nextdoorvillain or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Batman: Bane
June 02, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 19.2 MBEpisode 5 of 5 in our mini series on Batman villains. We discuss the man who literally broke the bat's back. He's one of Batman's most powerful adversaries and his name is Bane. Connect with us on Facebook or Twitter @nextdoorvillain or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Batman: The Riddler
May 26, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBEpisode 4 of 5 in our mini series on Batman Villains. We discuss the man who is quite literally an enigma (Edward E. Nigma to be exact), the Riddler. Connect with us on Facebook or Twitter @nextdoorvillain or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Batman: Penguin
May 19, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBEpisode 3 of 5 in our mini series on Batman Villains. We discuss the wonderfully named, Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot (more commonly known as Penguin). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Batman: Harley Quinn
May 12, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 15.8 MBEpisode 2 of 5 in our mini series on Batman Villains. We discuss Harley Quinn and her terrible relationship with the abusive Joker. Connect with us on Facebook or Twitter at @NextDoorVillain or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Batman: Poison Ivy
May 05, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 13.6 MBEpisode 1 of 5 in our mini series about Batman villains. We discuss Poison Ivy and her passion for empowering plants to take back the earth from humans. Connect with us on Facebook or Twitter at @NextDoorVillain or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Don Draper
April 21, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 35 MBHe's sexy, he's suave, and he's incredibly misogynistic. Don Draper may be an anti-hero on Mad Men but he's a villain to a lot of people in his life. In this episode we discuss his tragic backstory and offer some of our own advertising pitches on his behalf. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Ursula Bonus!
April 14, 2019 00:07 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBA bonus episode about Ursula the sea witch from Disney's The Little Mermaid. We share a short story sent to us by Inés Alegre. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Ursula
April 07, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 36.2 MBPoor unfortunate souls... have the luxury of being graced with magic by the world’s greatest sea witch. Listen as Joe and Tiana discuss one of Disney's greatest villains, Ursula, the sexiest octopus under the sea and obsess over her iconic song. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Medusa Bonus: I Am A Monster
March 31, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBBonus episode featuring a short story written by Inés Alegre from Medusa's perspective. The piece is titled, "I Am a Monster," and is performed by friend of the podcast, Krysta Hovendon. Connect with us on Facebook or Twitter at @NextDoorVillain or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Medusa
March 17, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 43.2 MBThis week we discuss Greek Mythology’s most complicated, snake-haired villain, Medusa. And better yet, enjoy our discussion with the best person to talk about Medusa with - special guest Liv from the podcast Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! We dive into Medusa’s intense backstory, her appearance in today’s current events and pop culture, and all around bad-assery. It’ll be so shocking, you’ll be frozen to stone. The poem at the end of the episode was written and performed by Nick Davis. --- S...
Big Bad Wolf
March 03, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 34.8 MBWho’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Apparently everyone is because he is one of the most notorious villains in children’s literature. Listen as Joe and Tiana discuss why the wolf has such a bad reputation. Special thanks this week to Angela Ferrari for inspiring this episode. She is a children’s book author, illustrator, and podcaster in Maine. Check out her podcast Story Spectacular for original children’s stories and find more of her work at storyspectacular.com --- Send in a voice messag...
Sheldon J. Plankton
February 17, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 32.3 MBPlankton is more than bacteria floating through the sea. In fact, he’s an angry, tiny go-getter who seeks the Krabby Patty Formula and an eventual take over the world. Listen as Joe and Tiana discuss why this could be – is it a Napoleon Complex? His need to feel adequate in a world of discouragement? Find out as we ponder life in the shadow of the Krusty Krab. Have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or at nextdoorvillai...
Sheldon J. Plankton (Spongebob Squarepants)
February 17, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 32.3 MBPlankton is more than bacteria floating through the sea. In fact, he’s an angry, tiny go-getter who seeks the Krabby Patty Formula and an eventual take over the world. Listen as Joe and Tiana discuss why this could be – is it a Napoleon Complex? His need to feel adequate in a world of discouragement? Find out as we ponder life in the shadow of the Krusty Krab. Have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or at nextdoorvillai...
Harry and Marv (Home Alone)
February 03, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 37.1 MBHome Alone is the story of a sadistic child who attempts to torture and murder a couple of lowly criminals. This week Joe and Tiana empathize with the infamous Wet Bandits aka Sticky Bandits aka Harry and Marv. Find us on Twitter or Facebook: @NextDoorVillain Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Email us at [email protected] or call our voicemail line at (567) 343-3359 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
Norman Bates
January 20, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 30.8 MBWe all go a little mad sometimes…. but maybe not quite like Norman Bates from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Considering his mental state, is Norman fully responsible for his actions? Joe and Tiana explore this question and more, while also wondering, what’s up with all the birds? Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s...
Helga Pataki
January 06, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 29.1 MBHelga Pataki is many things; a 4th grade bully, an excellent speller, and a passionate poet. Joe and Tiana discuss how Helga is taking down the patriarchy one well placed punch to the face at a time. Find us on Twitter: @NextDoorVillain Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Helga Pataki (Hey Arnold!)
January 06, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 29.1 MBHelga Pataki is many things; a 4th grade bully, an excellent speller, and a passionate poet. Joe and Tiana discuss how Helga is taking down the patriarchy one well placed punch to the face at a time. Find us on Twitter: @NextDoorVillain Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Season 2 Teaser
December 18, 2018 22:23 - 3 minutes - 3.99 MBTiana and Joe announce the second season of Next Door Villain which will begin on January 6th, 2019. The first two episodes will be about Helga Pataki of Hey Arnold! and Norman Bates of Psycho. If you have any ideas for future episodes and villains, please send them to [email protected] Next Door Villain is also on twitter and Facebook, join us at @NextDoorVillain
Loki (Marvel Universe)
July 17, 2018 20:57 - 43 minutes - 41.3 MBIs Loki a heartthrob hunk or a pathetic prince? Tiana and Joe disagree as they discuss the prince of Asgard and God of Mischief. We love to hear from our listeners! If you have your own thoughts about Loki that you would like to share, join us on Twitter and Facebook @NextDoorVillain or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Dolores Umbridge
July 10, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 33.4 MBJoe and Tiana find ways to empathize with She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, a villain that many despise more than Voldemort himself; Dolores Umbridge. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
A Handmaid's Tangent
July 03, 2018 16:52 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBTiana discusses queer coding in Disney villains with listener Tomas as well as a myriad of other topics. Skip ahead 11 minutes to avoid spoilers of The Handmaid's Tale season 2. We would love to hear from our listeners, send us an email at [email protected] or call in and leave us a voicemail at 567-343-3359. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/support
Season 1 Update
June 26, 2018 21:44 - 6 minutes - 6.5 MBA brief update from Joe on Season 1 of Next Door Villain. We would love to hear from our listeners, send us an email at [email protected] or call in and leave us a voicemail at 567-343-3359.
Tammy 2 (Parks and Rec)
June 19, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBWould you rather be Cleopatra or Eleanor Roosevelt? (hint: cool people choose Cleopatra) This week Joe and Tiana discuss Tammy 2 from the hit sit-com Parks and Recreation. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Jafar
June 12, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBIs Jafar a total scumbag? Joe and Tiana think so as they struggle to empathize with the royal vizier of Agrabah. The literary piece this week is a poem written by AJ the Wordsmith. Check out his other work at www.power2thepoetry.com. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Find us on Facebook and Twitter or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Kylo Ren
June 05, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.9 MBHosts Joe and Tiana get serious this week, discussing the real world analogies presented in the Star Wars villain Kylo Ren. The literary piece this week is a poem, written and performed by Nicholas Rogers, AKA King Boomie. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message
Angelica Pickles
May 29, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 24.9 MBYou won't find any dumb babies in this episode, it's all about Angelica Pickles. The literary piece this week is a short monologue written by Tom S. Brady and performed by Najla Amundson. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or send us an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Miss Trunchbull
May 22, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.6 MBHosts Joe and Tiana attempt to empathize with Miss Agatha Trunchbull, a women who literally hammer throws children over fences. The literary piece this week is a short story written by Jessie Hunt. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Find us on Facebook and Twitter or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Captain James Hook
May 15, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MBIs James Hook an evil pirate captain or a depressed man facing his own mortality? Joe and Tiana find out in this weeks episode of Next Door Villain. The literary piece this week is a poem written by AJ the Wordsmith. Check out his other work at www.power2thepoetry.com. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Find us on Facebook and Twitter or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
Team Rocket
May 08, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 23.5 MBPrepare for trouble and make it double! Hosts Joe and Tiana discuss (among other things) the parallels between Pokemon's Team Rocket and the terrorist organization ISIS. Do you have your own thoughts you would like to share about this weeks episode? Connect us with on Facebook or Twitter or send an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nextdoorvillain/support
Cruella de Vil
May 01, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 35.5 MBIs Cruella de Vil a feminist? What is so wrong about killing puppies? Hosts Joe and Tiana explore these questions and more as they delve into the life of one of Disney's most notorious villains. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message
Season 1 Teaser
March 13, 2018 00:08 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBA sneak peak into Season 1 of Next Door Villain which airs on May 1st, 2018 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message