Something Serial
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin your hosts Kevin McCarthy and Gerrit Elzinga as they explore serialized works of art. Whether it be a film series, a band's discography, or whatever you suggest - there's definitely a deep dive to be had. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingserial/support
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#210 - Justice League: The Snyder Cut
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBExtra! Extra! It's the episode nearly a month late! Kevin and Gerrit talk about the much-anticipated Zack Snyder version of Justice League. What did they think? Did Warner Brothers make a huge mistake? Did HBO step up and do the right thing? Will there be a sequel exploring the Knightmare sequences? What differences are there between this and the 2017 Joss Whedon version? Who really even cares at this point?! LOL! This season is all about Batman! To see the accompanying YouTube video, head ...
#209 - The Sequel That Never Was (Batman Triumphant)
January 29, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBA new episode for your ears! Kevin and Gerrit return to discuss the Joel Schumacher-almost-helmed film that never came to be. Under the titles, "Batman Triumphant," "Batman Unchained," and even "Batman Year One," the project was abandoned after the dismal critical reception and box office returns of "Batman & Robin." Your hosts chat about the possibilities of what could have happened with the franchise, how "Batman & Robin" destroyed other possibilities, and what they would have done differe...
#208 - *fyweEep!* (Batman & Robin, Pt. 2)
January 09, 2021 04:43 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBOnce again, the boys are back to discuss the "Batman" franchise. Kevin and Gerrit dissect the granddaddy of all terrible movies, "Batman & Robin." Director Joel Schumacher returns to helm the project, George Clooney dons the cape and cowl, Chris O'Donnell returns as the titular Robin, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Uma Thurman join the ranks as villains Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy, respectively, and Alicia Silverstone squeezes in as Barbara Wilson / Batgirl. This season is all about the original 4...
#207 - "Now - Here's Where Everything Goes *North*" (Batman & Robin, Pt. 1)
December 18, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBBack to Batman basics! Kevin and Gerrit hit the ground running as they talk about the least-respected Batman film since... well... "Batman Forever." Director Joel Schumacher returns to helm the project, George Clooney dons the cape and cowl, Chris O'Donnell returns as the titular Robin, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Uma Thurman join the ranks as villains Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy, respectively, and Alicia Silverstone squeezes in as Barbara Wilson / Batgirl. How could you possibly miss this fanta...
#206 - Studio Interference or Balls to the Wall Insane? (Batman Forever, Pt. 2)
November 28, 2020 05:49 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBThis is Part 2 of Kevin and Gerrit's deep-dive into the third Batman movie in the original anthology, and if you have followed the breadcrumbs to this destination, you know you're in for a truncated Kerrit experience! It's all Batman, all the time on this feed this season! Your warm & kindly hosts Kevin and Gerrit will fill you in on all good things "Batman Forever." They continue to talk about Jim Carrey as The Riddler, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian, Chris...
#205 - 2 Villains and a New Batman Walk Into a Bar (Batman Forever, Pt. 1)
November 20, 2020 07:33 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBThis is Part 1 of Kevin and Gerrit's deep-dive into the third Batman movie in the original anthology, and if you have followed the bread crumbs to this destination, you know you're in for a truncated Kerrit experience! It's all Batman, all the time on this feed this season! Your warm & kindly hosts Kevin and Gerrit will fill you in on all good things "Batman Forever." Val Kilmer steps into Michael Keaton's boots and takes up the mantle of Gotham's Dark Knight. Directed by Joel Schumacher and...
204 - Dark, Gothic and a New Tone (Batman Returns, Pt. 2)
November 13, 2020 16:31 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBPart 2 of "Batman Returns," has arrived! Season 2, episode 4 sees Michael Keaton return as Batman in the last Tim Burton-helmed movie. Your hosts cannonball right into the icy-gothic-inspired film. Stay tuned for the next in the series, "Batman Forever," starring Val Kilmer as the titular role! This season is all about the original 4 films in the Batman anthology (maybe they'll tackle more????). To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...
#204 - Dark, Gothic and a New Tone (Batman Returns, Pt. 2)
November 13, 2020 16:31 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBPart 2 of "Batman Returns," has arrived! Season 2, episode 4 sees Michael Keaton return as Batman in the last Tim Burton-helmed movie. Your hosts cannonball right into the icy-gothic-inspired film. Stay tuned for the next in the series, "Batman Forever," starring Val Kilmer as the titular role! This season is all about the original 4 films in the Batman anthology (maybe they'll tackle more????). To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...
#203 - "We'll Do Batman Returns Next Week" (Batman Returns, Pt. 1)
October 30, 2020 06:57 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIf you haven't guessed by the title, Kevin and Gerrit of Kerrit fame are keeping it short this week so they can expand next week! Episode 203 (season 2, episode 3) sees Michael Keaton return as Batman in the last Tim Burton-helmed movie. Your hosts dip their toes into the icy-gothic-inspired film. Stay tuned for part 2! This season is all about the original 4 films in the Batman anthology (maybe they'll tackle more????). To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://w...
203 - "We'll Do Batman Returns Next Week" (Batman Returns, Pt. 1)
October 30, 2020 06:57 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBIf you haven't guessed by the title, Kevin and Gerrit of Kerrit fame are keeping it short this week so they can expand next week! Episode 203 (season 2, episode 3) sees Michael Keaton return as Batman in the last Tim Burton-helmed movie. Your hosts dip their toes into the icy-gothic-inspired film. Stay tuned for part 2! This season is all about the original 4 films in the Batman anthology (maybe they'll tackle more????). To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://w...
#202 - "I'm Still Batman" (Batman 1989, Pt. 2)
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBEpisode 202 (season 2, episode 2) officially takes a deep-dive into the world of Batman. Officially brought to the big screen by Tim Burton and Warner Bros. in 1989, this film stars Michael Keaton as Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale, and many, many others. This season is all about the original 4 films in the Batman anthology (maybe they'll tackle more????). To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56P...
202 - "I'm Still Batman" (Batman 1989, Pt. 2)
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBEpisode 202 (season 2, episode 2) officially takes a deep-dive into the world of Batman. Officially brought to the big screen by Tim Burton and Warner Bros. in 1989, this film stars Michael Keaton as Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale, and many, many others. This season is all about the original 4 films in the Batman anthology (maybe they'll tackle more????). To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56P...
#201 - "I'm Batman" (Batman 1989, Pt. 1)
October 16, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBThis show has been revived! You're welcome, and thank you for your gracious applause. On this season (yes, the previous season ended abruptly), your show creators/hosts Kevin McCarthy & Gerrit Elzinga will tackle the Batman movie anthology. Here is an introduction to the Tim Burton directed 1989 outing of the caped crusader. To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56PxH8R3cilcgUJZWgFo_WHGd59QhNKg For an expanded episode, head ove...
201 - "I'm Batman" (Batman 1989, Pt. 1)
October 16, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBThis show has been revived! You're welcome, and thank you for your gracious applause. On this season (yes, the previous season ended abruptly), your show creators/hosts Kevin McCarthy & Gerrit Elzinga will tackle the Batman movie anthology. Here is an introduction to the Tim Burton directed 1989 outing of the caped crusader. To see the accompanying YouTube video, head to this link ►► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56PxH8R3cilcgUJZWgFo_WHGd59QhNKg For an expanded episode, head ove...
102 - M:I 2 (Mission: Impossible, Pt. 2)
October 21, 2019 16:03 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBPart 2 of the Mission: Impossible franchise saw a turn in tone with director John Woo's... visionary... style? 2000 was absolutely an interesting year for all involved in the making of the first M:I sequel, and this episode of "Something Serial" is just as insane and entertaining (albeit actually good), as that movie is. In this episode, your hosts Gerrit Elzinga and Kevin McCarthy will expand your horizons in regards to Tom Cruise's career, marriage to Nicole Kidman, and just how crazy Miss...
#102 - M:I 2 (Mission: Impossible, Pt. 2)
October 21, 2019 16:03 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBPart 2 of the Mission: Impossible franchise saw a turn in tone with director John Woo's... visionary... style? 2000 was absolutely an interesting year for all involved in the making of the first M:I sequel, and this episode of "Something Serial" is just as insane and entertaining (albeit actually good), as that movie is. In this episode, your hosts Gerrit Elzinga and Kevin McCarthy will expand your horizons in regards to Tom Cruise's career, marriage to Nicole Kidman, and just how crazy Miss...
#101 - Mission Statement (Mission: Impossible, Pt. 1)
October 21, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn the inaugural episode of "Something Serial," your hosts Gerrit Elzinga and Kevin McCarthy embark on a stroll down memory lane and a deep dive down the rabbit hole of the action-packed Mission: Impossible film franchise. A wonderful example of serials, the M:I films are always a creative collaboration between Tom Cruise and the director of said movie. Your mission, should you choose to accept it - listen to Kevin and Gerrit as they deconstruct Cruise's filmography and DePalma's eye in the...
101 - Mission Statement (Mission: Impossible, Pt. 1)
October 21, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn the inaugural episode of "Something Serial," your hosts Gerrit Elzinga and Kevin McCarthy embark on a stroll down memory lane and a deep dive down the rabbit hole of the action-packed Mission: Impossible film franchise. A wonderful example of serials, the M:I films are always a creative collaboration between Tom Cruise and the director of said movie. Your mission, should you choose to accept it - listen to Kevin and Gerrit as they deconstruct Cruise's filmography and DePalma's eye in the...