Poditive Spin: The Friendly Fan Club

Guardians of the Awesome Mix Tapes

May 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

This month, the Guardians of the Galaxy had their cinematic swansong space spectacular, and a new Guardians movie means another carefully curated soundtrack! For a trilogy where the music has been such a fundamental part of the experience, what better way to talk about its impact than by looking at its playlists! Presenting the Friendly Fan Club's Official Ranking of the Awesome Mix Tapes! As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request for a future episo...

What We Talk About When We Talk About Stories (feat. David Faggiani of The EscapeGoat Podcast)

April 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

This month on Poditive Spin, we dissect the ever-growing toxicity of internet fan culture, hoping to discover a healthier approach to film and media criticism. If you’re an arts fanatic, chances are you’ve gotten involved in your fair share of internet spats and mud-flinging over a creative product (movie, show, book, game,etc). A question, it seems, every contemporary film buff should ask themselves is: how can we have these conversations in a more positive, constructive manner that does...

The Last of Us - Best Video Game Adaptation Ever?!

March 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

Following the conclusion of HBO’s The Last of Us (Season 1), we discuss the overwhelmingly positive response to both the show and the original video game sensation. Friendly Warning: Spoiler spores galore! Do we dare believe that the curse of video game adaptations is finally broken? Have we finally found a zombie (or in this case 'Infected') property that doesn’t leave Patrick cowering behind the sofa? Have we found a triple-A game that Alex has actually completed within a reasonable tim...

QUICK SPIN! Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

March 03, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

It's Lang (and co.) vs Kang the Conqueror! This month on Poditive Spin we're putting Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania under the microscope...geddit? While lots of mixed-to-negative spin has already surrounded the movie, we attempt to dissect some of the positives of the MCU's grand opening of Phase Five! Does the future of the Marvel Multiverse look bright? Or are we all just staring at M.O.D.O.K's butt? As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request fo...

The 2023 Oscar Nominees (ft. Special Guest Oscars Correspondent)

February 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

From intimate portraits of the human experience to epic battles across the sky, the sea, and the multiverse, this year's nominees for Best Picture at the Oscars are a smorgasbord of experiences. Here in the Friendly Fan Club, we thought a round-up was in order! Join us for a spoiler-free breakdown of the ten films vying for the big prize, and analysis from Poditive Spin's very own Oscars Correspondent (and first-ever guest): Brittany Smith. Which film are YOU rooting for this year? Let us ...

S2.E1: The 2023 Watchlist (feat. Three Bears and a Barbie)

January 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

New Year: New SEASON of Poditive Spin! To get us off the starting blocks of 2023, the Friendly Fan Club looks into the near future to decide what upcoming projects should get everyone sweating with anticipation for this coming year. Be prepared for ‘Mr Alex and the Three Bears’, a Renaissance for a certain pink and plastic childhood icon, and the next chapter of a fugitive Jedi surviving the Galactic Empire. What’s on YOUR watchlist? As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and e...

Ep. 26 - The Hobbit: The Battle of A Certain Number of Armies

December 31, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

As the sun sets on 2022, so too does the Friendly Fan Club end its retread of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy. Near-universally considered the low point of Middle-Earth cinema, The Battle of the Five Armies was never even originally intended to be its own third feature, and we'd be lying if we said it doesn't show! Join your Friendly Fan Cohosts as they take on their final - and greatest - challenge of the year: determining exactly which armies make up the titular five! As always, remem...

Ep. 25 - Rogue One: Putting The WAR In Star Wars

November 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

It's a Star Wars movie unlike any other: gritty, nuanced, and it even gets the fanbase to agree on something! In honour of the first season of Andor on Disney+, the Friendly Fan Club revisits the daring efforts of Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, and the rest of the Rogue One crew to steal the plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon: the Death Star. As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Foll...

Ep. 24: #JusticeForSmaug

November 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

The Friendly Fan Club continues its quest to unearth the treasures of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit. The Desolation of Smaug famously found itself retrofitted into a 'middle chapter' when Warner Bros. decided mid-production to split the originally planned two films into a trilogy. Despite the change of gear behind the scenes, however, could it be that Part 2 ended up being the strongest instalment of the lot? As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request fo...

Ep. 23 - Black Panther

November 15, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

It's been almost five years since Marvel's Black Panther became a global cultural phenomenon, and a landmark of African American representation at the movies. It introduced the world to Wakanda, a highly advanced nation of Africa untouched by colonisation and oppression, and made an instant icon of its star: Chadwick Boseman. As its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, makes its debut, the Friendly Fan Club reflects on what set the original apart from its peers, the impact it has had on...

Ep 22 - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

November 09, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

It's been ten years since moviegoing audiences returned to Middle-Earth for the first instalment of The Hobbit trilogy, itself debuting almost a decade after the commercial, critical, and cultural phenomenon that was The Lord of the Rings. Director Peter Jackson and many of the same creative team returned to take on the tale of Bilbo Baggins, the Company of Dwarves, and the quest to reclaim a lost kingdom from the dragon Smaug. Whilst this follow-up enjoyed reasonable box office success, cr...

Ep. 21: Queens of the Screen

October 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

The Friendly Fan Club celebrates the most iconic queens in the pop culture kingdom, as tribute to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Featuring good queens, evil queens, young queens, old queens, serious queens, and silly queens (but no dancing queens, alas). Show Notes: Upbeat Updates Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Hugh Jackman Returning for Deadpool 3 Community Movie Confirmed Six Seasons and a Movie - Origins Queens of the Screen Mt Rushmore Podcast The Evil Queen – Snow Whi...

Ep. 20: Greatest Movie Star Career Switches

September 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Fame is a fickle friend. One moment you're a pro-wrestler, or a singer, or a footballer. Next, you're starring in blockbusters and Oscar-winners. Inspired by the recent Harry Styles Don't Worry Darling drama (and the upcoming release of Dwayne - The Rock - Johnson's Black Adam, the Friendly Fan Club picks through famous faces whose success stories began well before the silver screen. Also, we celebrate the comeback of a 90s Hollywood legend, and give our thoughts on the first half of Season...

Ep. 19: FRIENDLY FILM FIGHT! 'Alien' vs 'Predator'

September 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

It's time to crack out our balloon swords once more for another friendly film night in the Friendly Fan Clubhouse! Mr's Alex and Patrick pit two iconic and beloved works of sci-fi cinema against each other in a contest of merits. Will the Xenomorph's reputation as the ultimate survivor withstand the debate, or can the Predator claim another trophy? As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at poditivespin@gmail....

Ep 18. 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! Best & Worst Worlds for a Birthday Party

August 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Can you believe it?! Poditive Spin is officially 1 year old! To celebrate, Mr's Patrick and Alex debate which fictional world would be best for having a birthday party (as well as which world would guarantee the WORST party). Also, we talk our biggest highlight of San Diego Comic Con 2022, pay respects to the passing of a sci-fi legend, and Mr Patrick hypes up a new sensation sweeping the globe from Indian cinema: 'RRR' As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a top...

Ep. 17 - Obi-Wan Kenobi

July 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

It's been seventeen years since the world witnessed the rise of the Galactic Empire, the purging of the Jedi, and Anakin Skywalker donning the infamous black helmet. Now, an untold chapter of Obi-Wan Kenobi's story - his years in exile - has arrived on Disney+. The Friendly Fan Club is all too eager to take its first in-depth journey to a galaxy far far away to discuss this latest offering from the Star Wars saga. As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic re...

Ep 16. The Jurassic Park Sequels

July 05, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

A game-changing mid-90s blockbuster that spawned a franchise spanning six movies over nearly three decades...and yet all the rest have not been received anywhere near as positively as the original? That's, that's chaos theory, and that's the focus of this latest Poditive Spin where we return to the wilds of Isla Nublar (aka. 'Site B'). The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III saw lukewarm reactions at best from audiences and critics, neither seen as being able to step out from un...

Ep.15 - Running Up That Hill (Pitch-Perfect Movie Music Moments)

June 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Stranger Things have happened, but Kate Bush's 1985 single 'Running Up That Hill' is witnessing a historic comeback, thanks to the hit Netflix show! The Friendly Fan Club reconvenes with thoughts on this cultural phenomenon, and other such renaissances that came before it, before turning things into one big celebration of all the iconic music moments in film and television. From Shrek 2 to Guardians of the Galaxy 2, consider this Poditive Spin's very own Awesome Mix Tape! As always, remembe...

Movie Marriages!

June 14, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

We are back! After a two-month hiatus (due to one of us having to say 'I do'), the Friendly Fan Clubhouse reopens its doors for a quick recap of what we've missed since we last met, followed by a topical chat on various wedding-centric works of cinema! As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @poditivespinffc Time Codes: 0:00 - Welcome Back! 3:...

Interstellar

April 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

The Friendly Fan Club ventures gently into that good night to explore the astronomical questions of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. Does it buckle under the weight of its own ambition to realistically capture mind-bending inter-dimensional concepts, or is it saved by its director's uncharacteristic sentimentality? Also, we provide our own takes on the 'Slapgate' controversy from the 2022 Academy Awards (because of course we must). As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and en...

Batmen, Robins and Banes, Oh My!

March 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

As the Caped Crusader returns to cinemas around the world (except Russia) in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman', the Friendly Fan Club takes a walk back down Memory Crime Alley to visit the big-screen outings of the Dark Knight that haven't stood the test of time. From the wacky, colourful world of Gotham under Joel Schumacher's direction, to the beautiful, brutal but also somewhat awkward final entry in Christopher Nolan's trilogy, are these historical Bat-Bombs really deserving of their reputations...

Oscar Noms 2022 + Friendly Film Fight: Godzilla v Independence Day

February 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Awards season is officially underway and the Friendly Fan Club meets for a quick run-through of this year's contenders for the coveted golden statuettes across an array of categories. Then, it's Emmerich vs Emmerich in our new segment: Friendly Film Fights! Which film has the more redeeming qualities, the one about the giant monster that wrecks New York, or the one about the giant spaceship that wrecks New York? Here at Poditive Spin, we like diversity in our disaster movies. As always, re...

Back To The Matrix

January 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

The Friendly Fan Club reconvenes to take a couple of red pills and discuss some of the biggest questions there are: What is 'Real'? Is Hugo Weaving the GOAT? And were the Matrix sequels really that bad? Mr A and Mr P sweep through the legacy of one of the most iconic franchises in science-fiction, from its game-changing debut over twenty years ago to its latest chapter - The Matrix: Resurrections. Is it possible the much-maligned sequels may have been misjudged? Without this franchise, woul...

Don't Know About You, But We're Feeling 2022!

January 09, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Happy New Year from the Friendly Fan Club! There's much to look forward to in 2022 but before we dive into all of that, we take a pause to reflect on the holidays, where we want to take the podcast this year, and the stories that made 2021 for us! Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram @poditivespinffc From 2021: Encanto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaimKeDcudo Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' https://www.youtub...

Doctor Who - The Jodie Whittaker Era

December 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

It's Christmastime and the Friendly Fan Club gets into the spirit of the season in very on-brand fashion: arguing for the merits of the too often maligned Whittaker/Chibnall era of Doctor Who! Recorded fresh off the back of the finale to Series 13, aka. 'The Flux', we reflect on Chris Chibnall's tenure as showrunner and Jodie's time at the TARDIS console. No controversy-baiting here, just honest appreciation! As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request...

Do You Like (The) Scary Movies?

October 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Happy Halloween! This week in the Friendly Fan Club, things get a little Treehouse of Horror-y with a look back at some very 90s chills and thrills, as well as revisiting a scary movie franchise unlike any other: The 'Scary Movie' franchise. WAZZUUUUUP!!!! Finally, we provide our best picks for the perfect Halloween film to watch on a Sunday afternoon. Is that really a food baby you're nursing, or have you got yourself a Xenomorph foetus about to burst? Show Notes: Are You Afraid of the Da...

The Name's Bond...Craig Bond

October 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

The Friendly Fan Club celebrates the tenure of the longest-serving 007 in honour of his final outing in this year's No Time To Die, but also can't resist a quick appreciation dump for Pierce Brosnan's Die Another Day. Which, now we think of it, is kind of the same title... As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @poditivespinffc Follow us on Instagram: Poditiv...

MCU Phase 4 - Pt 2: Multiversal Musings (What If?, Eternals, Hawkeye, Spider-Man 3, Doctor Strange 2)

October 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Part 2 of The Friendly Fan Club's chinwag on Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, covering the current Disney+ series 'What If', as well as upcoming releases both theatrical and direct-to-streaming. We also fit in just enough time for some quick coverage of recent headlines from across the pop culture spectrum, including Doctor Who, Harry Potter and Super Mario Bros! Show Notes: What If? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9D0uUKJ5KI Chadwick Boseman's Last Performance - Ma Rainey's ...

MCU Phase 4: Everybody Needs Therapy! (Retrospective on Spider-Man FFH, WandaVision, FATWS and Loki)

September 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

The Friendly Fan Club breaks out the Marvelade to discuss the ongoing Phase Four of the MCU. From Spider-Man to Loki, not even a global pandemic can stop the mighty Marvel machine! As always, remember to like, comment, subscribe , and enjoy! Got a topic request for a future episode? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @poditivespinffc Follow us on Instagram: PoditiveSpinFFC Like us on Facebook - Poditive Spin: The Friendly Fan Club

One Villainous Scene + A Look Back on Robin Williams

August 17, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

The Friendly Fan Club dives into delightfully dark waters with a discussion on villainy in storytelling, and Patrick and Alex offer make their picks for 'One Villainous Scene'. Then, in honour of this past week's 7th anniversary of Robin Williams' passing, we look back on the man's filmography, true stories of his decency to others, and his legacy. Show Notes: Ariel by Sylvia Plath (Poetry Foundation) https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49001/ariel Patrick's One Villainous Scene: The ...

A Very Poditive Pilot - Defend A Movie You Hate

August 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Poditive Spin kicks off with a meandering discussion on the status quo of entertainment discourse, and the 'correct' way to experience a film, before diving into the show's first challenge for its hosts: pick a movie you personally loathed and discuss its redeeming qualities! Show Notes: 'What Are You Going To Do When You're Not Saving the World?' - Hans Zimmer Superman's Theme, Man of Steel (dir. Zack Snyder, 2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH1l5okI9mE 'Goodbye, My Son' - Hans Zimm...

The Suicide Squad Pod, (AKA: SuperBaddiesCatchAStarFishIdrisElbaKillsIt)

August 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Alex has been revisiting a titan of animated television, Patrick has been having Family Guy on in the background recently, but MOST IMPORTANTLY: James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is out in cinemas. We give our spoiler-free reactions and reviews (as well as a spoilerific deepdive afterwards), before turning our poditivity back five years to 2016 and this film’s ill-fated predecessor. Episode Sections: Intro + Catchup: 00:00 James Gunn’s THE Suicide Squad: Reaction & Review: 11:25 SPOILER SEC...

A Very Poditive Pilot - Pick a Movie You Hate and Argue Its Merits