The Incomparable Superfeed
2,196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsA collection of pop culture podcasts full of smart, funny people who love talking about TV, movies, books, comics, games, and much more. This feed contains episodes from all the podcasts produced by The Incomparable.
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Game Show 234: Do Ghosts Eat?
July 03, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39.5 MBYou wait around for years for another Trivial Retreat, and then two come along pretty much at once! See how our players adapt this time to coming up with questions to Trivial Pursuit answers, and whether or not they’ll fall prey to a Ponzi scheme. Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Erika Ensign, Glenn Fleishman, Tony Sindelar and Kelly Guimont.
Total Party Kill 456: Praise the Nilbog
July 02, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe final battle continues because violence is the only language the undead understand Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.
Lazy Doctor Who 249: Death to the Daleks - 1
July 02, 2024 02:02 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MBErika and Steven start another story that is new to Erika. Not new to Erika? Daleks. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.
Lazy Doctor Who 248: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 6
July 01, 2024 23:21 - 23 minutes - 17.7 MBSteven and Erika complete one of the few remaining entirely new-to-Erika stories, and it’s a great big hit — even with the silly, sometimes-adorable, rubber dinos! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.
Biff! 206: My Adventures with Superman Season 2 ep1-5
July 01, 2024 23:10 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBOur pal Clark is back with another season of My Adventures with Superman, a charming cartoon about everybody’s favourite big blue boyscout. This time out a stranger looms, we’re re-introduced to an old adversary, and Sam Lane comes to stay. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Lazy Doctor Who 247: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 4-5
July 01, 2024 22:11 - 22 minutes - 16.9 MBErika and Steven are enjoying this story very much, and also get briefly distracted by Kitten Academy hi-jinks. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.
Lazy Doctor Who 246: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 2-3
July 01, 2024 20:38 - 20 minutes - 15.1 MBSteven and Erika ROAR their approval for this great Sarah story! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.
A Complicated Profession 86: The Acolyte S1E5: "Night"
June 30, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBNight falls, and so do a lot of other people in this week’s stunning episode of The Acolyte. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss hidden darkness, running as a character trait, and what makes a villain so scary. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Sorkin' In It 3.14: The Harriet Dinner: Part II (Studio 60 Episode 14)
June 28, 2024 19:33 - 22 minutes - 26.4 MBIt’s the Harriet Dinner Part II! The sequel nobody asked for. With good reason. Danny and Jordan escape the roof. Tom’s stuck at dinner with Kim, who’s too drunk to function. And the Harriet/Matt romance is quickly becoming more of a no-mance. Luckily, Lex and Brian are here, and we’re Sorkin’ it all up. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
The Incomparable Mothership 722: There Isn't a Twist at the End
June 28, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBBoot up the Time Window and prepare your memory palace! A full season of the new, Disneyfied version of “Doctor Who” has gone by, and we’ve convened a panel of time experts to discuss the highs and lows, and where the series goes next. Jason Snell with Steven Schapansky, Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth and Annette Wierstra.
Total Party Kill 455: Batless in Barovia
June 25, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe epic battle begins! Strahd is babygirl. Bruldish establishes the stakes. Imra is nervous (or maybe that’s just Aleen). Crucible and Elavor call some friends. Lina goes rogue. Arrigal is a little brother, and Vasilka can do better. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.
Robot or Not? 290: Airport Wheelchair
June 24, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBListener Erik sent us this video of self-navigating wheelchairs in the Miami Airport. Does the Roomba Rule apply? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
A Complicated Profession 85: The Acolyte S1E4: "Day"
June 24, 2024 15:20 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIt’s a leisurely stroll through the forest in the latest episode of The Acolyte. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony unpack mysterious symbols, multiple species of space otters, and what are the canonically worst Sith names. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Doctor Who Flashcast 83: "Empire of Death" (S1E9)
June 22, 2024 18:52 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBWe wrap up this first Disney+/BBC season by accentuating the positive where we can find it, before finally giving in and explaining all the ways this episode failed. Perhaps things will be better at Christmas. We’ll see you then! Jason Snell, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth.
Sophomore Lit 160: Why I Live at the P.O.
June 21, 2024 18:45 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBStick some stamps on the top of our heads. Deborah Stanish discusses Eudora Welty’s “Why I Live at the P.O.” (1941) John McCoy with Deborah Stanish.
The Incomparable Mothership 721: It's a Triangle!
June 21, 2024 18:39 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline work? Were we happy with the series-ending payoff? How were the show’s many interesting characters served in their final go-round? We break it all down. Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Jean MacDonald, Joe Rosensteel and Erika Ensign.
Random Trek 263: "Terra Nova" (ENT) with Joe Rosensteel
June 21, 2024 18:10 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MBJoe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.
Not Playing with Lex and Dan 10.2: The Natural
June 21, 2024 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBFor the second inning of our baseball season, newcomer (?) phenom Lex Friedman joins the down-and-out team of grumpy manager Dan Moren in 1984’s The Natural. Hot topics include allegories, villainous villains, and whether the main character is a ghost. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and after the film, members can watch along with Lex and Dan in a full-length commentary track, available in the members-only First Class feed. If you’...
Agents of SMOOCH 121: The Box Agenda
June 21, 2024 08:23 - 1 hour - 115 MBFor our last mission of Season 5, we are going back to the eighties with Desperately Seeking Susan. This is Madonna just being Madonna and adding her perfect fashion sense to this film. Add Rosanna Arquette and Aidan Quinn with a splash of amnesia and mistaken identities and it’s a delightful 80s romcom. Our agents were happy to revisit this movie and find that it reflects a more modern sensibility than we expected. Get out of the box and help us find the elusive Susan. Annette Wierstra ...
Defocused 374: The Defocused 10 Year Anniversary
June 19, 2024 22:23 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBA silly draft from 10 years of silly episodes. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
Game Show 233: Turns Out: Disney Lore
June 19, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MBWhat happens when three Disney parks fans try to pull the wool over the Incomparable’s Disney parks expert’s eyes? And no, Disney Lore isn’t one of David’s distant relatives… David J. Loehr with Deborah Stanish, Kelly Guimont and Monty Ashley.
Total Party Kill 454: Fern Gully Bat
June 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThe Dog & Pony crew finally enter the catacombs for a flap and map. The vibes are bad. Real bad. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.
Biff! 205: LOGAN
June 18, 2024 05:18 - 1 hour - 100 MBIt’s a very special Father’s Day episode of Biff! as we discuss James Mangold’s 2017 superhero masterpiece LOGAN. Following the mysterious death of all the X-Men we find Logan left taking care of an elderly Charles Xavier with failing mental health and grip upon his enormous powers. When a young scamp enters his world she turns it all topsy-turvy and eventually teaches an old grouch to love. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
A Complicated Profession 84: The Acolyte S1E3: "Destiny"
June 17, 2024 01:10 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBAn even longer time ago in a galaxy far away, we got a flashback episode! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat convene to discuss the third episode of The Acolyte including the Jedi’s exclusive child-snatching rights, spooky not entirely explained fires, and why you might really want to leave your murderous twin behind. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Doctor Who Flashcast 82: "The Legend of Ruby Sunday" (S1E8)
June 15, 2024 22:12 - 41 minutes - 29.8 MBIt’s part one of a two-part finale, which leaves Jason and Chip struggling with how to judge it. But somehow we find a way—and it mostly leaves us feeling frustrated. Chip Sudderth and Jason Snell.
Sorkin' In It 3.13: The Harriet Dinner (Studio 60 Episode 13)
June 14, 2024 18:01 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Harriet Dinner is the thirteenth episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It’s an episode. It’s not a great one. Danny and Jordan are locked on a roof. Cal is locked in a battle with animals. Harriet and Matt are locking horns. And it’s an absolute lock that this episode isn’t going to be our favorite. (Even though we love Cal. He’s great.) Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
The Incomparable Mothership 720: Law of Conservation of Boots
June 14, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWith “Furiosa: A Mad Max Story” in theaters, we thought we would dip back to the original (aka, the fourth) Mad Max movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. It’s a big car chase followed by a race, it’s two hours long, and it’s considered one of the greatest films of all time. Witness us! Steven Schapansky with Erika Ensign, Merlin Mann, Brian Warren and Kelly Guimont.
Total Party Kill 453: Heart! Heart! Heart!
June 11, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThe Dog & Pony crew faces the monster under the bed, considers a move to Ravenloft Heights Condos, contemplates vampire theology, and breaks some heart. Of course, once again, they gotta go up to get down. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.
Robot or Not? 289: Vending Machine
June 10, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBFriend of the show Frank is seeking to delineate when something is a “vending machine” and when it’s just a machine that vends. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
A Complicated Profession 83: The Acolyte S1E1-2: "Lost / Found" - "Revenge / Justice"
June 09, 2024 15:10 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThe High Republic! An era of peace, the height of the Jedi, and…murder? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to talk this brand new show in a never-before-seen (on TV) era. We discuss Jedi sartorial choices, the oldest plot twist in the book, and when is a droid not a droid? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Doctor Who Flashcast 81: "Rogue" (S1E7)
June 08, 2024 23:15 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBThe roguish Jonathan Groff appears amid an extended riff on “Bridgerton.” Jason recommends a different Netflix series. Erika gives this episode a very high rating. Chip wonders about the metatextuality of it all. Was this episode for the cosplaying birds? Or could we not get it out of our heads? Jason Snell, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth.
The Incomparable Mothership 719: Three Novellas in a Trench Coat
June 07, 2024 17:29 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBOur 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading? Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet.
Sorkin' In It 3.12: Monday (Studio 60 Episode 12)
June 07, 2024 17:09 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBWhen the going gets tough, the tough name their episodes after days of the week. In “Monday”, Jordan’s dealing with multiple difficult humans — among them Danny and a newly-hired mean girl who heads up reality programming. Jack goes to a concert to enlist the help of our pal Zhang. Darius and Sim start a fight. And Tom pursues Lucy, because this show sometimes has more drama than the reality shows it pans. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
Not Playing with Lex and Dan 10.1: Bull Durham
June 07, 2024 16:00 - 30 seconds - 687 KBWe lead off the tenth(!) season of our podcast with a fastball right up the middle as veteran minor leaguer Dan Moren takes prodigal but wild talent Lex Friedman under his wing in 1984’s Bull Durham. Hot topics include what to get a couple for a wedding gift, why it’s called Bull Durham, and whether a certain character is too annoying. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and after the film, members can watch along with Lex and Dan in a ...
Random Trek 262: "These are the Voyages" (ENT) with John Moltz
June 07, 2024 15:43 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBJohn Moltz, freelance writer, podcaster (The Rebound and Biff!), joins Scott to discuss “These are the Voyages” (ENT S4E22). Topics include how bad this episode is on many levels, shocking cameos, great characters in not so great shows, and inexplicable deaths. Scott McNulty with John Moltz.
Agents of SMOOCH 120: Save the Cat!
June 07, 2024 08:54 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBIt’s another Romance in Action mission with Argylle. Let’s be honest. Our Director mandated this mission purely for the cat content which she rates very highly. Follow cat-loving novelist Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) as she is pulled out of her fictional imaginings into the IRL world of spy craft with the mysterious stranger Aiden (Sam Rockwell). Warning: This mission will contain rainbow fog. Annette Wierstra with Sandra Wong and Moisés Chiullán.
Defocused 373: There Was No Tongue in That Cheek
June 06, 2024 23:53 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBRoad House in your house. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
Game Show 232: Last Week is Not History
June 05, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIt’s the third instalment of Trivial Retreat, the game where we play the original Genus edition of Trivial Pursuit backward, where players must invent or guess the questions and categories based entirely on what’s on the back of the card. Points are awarded partly on guessing the right questions, but let’s face it, they’re really doled out by how much (or how little) players annoy the host… Jason Snell with Antony Johnston, David J. Loehr, Shelly Brisbin and Brian Warren.
Total Party Kill 452: A Mouthful of Vampire Juice
June 04, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIt’s just some axes, messin’ around and vampires named Oliver, Poison, Malachi, Renée, and Gerald and Johnny Darkness. See you next time, Renée! Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.
Biff! 204: X-Men '97 (ep 8-10)
June 04, 2024 05:34 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBYou didn’t go to four years of Dahar school for nothing. This is it, folks—The ante-penumtimate, penultimate, and Ultimate X-Men ‘97. Whoo what a ride! That was an optic blast from the past. Remember it! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Doctor Who Flashcast 80: "Dot and Bubble" (S1E6)
June 01, 2024 18:57 - 47 minutes - 33 MBDid you enjoy the work? Afterward, did you spend time thinking about what it meant? When you start to analyze it, does it offer several interesting interpretations? Does the intent of the author inform, or is it irrelevant? We’re talking about art in general, and this week’s episode of “Doctor Who” in particular. Jason Snell and Chip Sudderth.
Incomparable Radio Theater 4.2: Galaxy Scouts Greene 01: Legends and Maps
June 01, 2024 01:56 - 26 minutes - 37 MBAt last, the story begins here. Years into his retirement, Scoutmaster Greene is called back to spacefaring adventures at the behest of the last person he’d have expected… David J. Loehr with Monty Ashley, Erika Ensign, Steven Schapansky, Steve Lutz, Quinn Rose and Travis Bedard.
Free the Squee 10: I'm Chewing Glass About It
May 31, 2024 23:23 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBArrgh Fellow Nerds, it be pirate time! 🏴☠️ Join us for a special mini episode, where Heather, Stacy and our magical guest Mikayla (aka Younger Spawn) dish the tea on the pirate drama Black Sails. Newly on Netflix, this Starz original show was billed as a gritty prequel to Treasure Island, but it is So. Much. More! Join us as we talk character arcs, queer narratives and Squee quite loudly over Long John Silver. Stacy Watnick and Heather Berberet with Mikayla (Younger Spawn).
The Incomparable Mothership 718: Starfighters in Their Office Chairs
May 31, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIt’s been 40 years since the release of 1984’s “The Last Starfighter,” so we finally give this visually groundbreaking film its due. Did we find the early CGI effects as charming as the plot of a small town kid becoming a galactic hero in the distant reaches of space? Steven Schapansky with Joe Rosensteel, Cicero Holmes, David J. Loehr and Erika Ensign.
Vulcan Hello 91: "Life, Itself" (Discovery S5E10)
May 31, 2024 02:23 - 59 minutes - 41.6 MBThis is it! We’re reviewing a new “Star Trek: Discovery” episode for the last time. From binary stars to binary black holes, we’ve been here through it all. This time we’re doing our usual nonsense, expressing feelings first, then discussing the specially shot series-end segment, then backing into the main core of the episode. Mind-bending corridors! Lengthy bridge discussions! Fancy dress wedding! Book’s new living room! We cover it all. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.
Sophomore Lit 159: The Phantom Tollbooth
May 30, 2024 20:04 - 52 minutes - 42 MBThe most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between. Moisés Chiullán discusses Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth (1961). [We’ve re-issued this episode to correct an audio problem.] John McCoy with Moisés Chiullán.
Sorkin' In It 3.11: The Christmas Show (Studio 60 Episode 11)
May 30, 2024 13:07 - 38 minutes - 44.6 MBNo one has more Christmas spirit than Matt and - and he’s Jewish. Danny is joining Jordan at the obstetrician, and it only gets weirder. Harriet gets a movie… And also maybe love interest? Oh, and Simon and Tom are there, but not for any good reason. From that description you make think we didn’t like this episode, but you’d be surprised! Find out in this brand new episode of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
Total Party Kill 451: OSHA the Spider Hag
May 28, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThe party grapples with questions like “How would a spider stand on eight different office chairs?,” “Will the treasure be a gilded bed-flipper or a three-pack of magic axes?,” and “Are owls birds?” (DM Tony would like to emphasize that they ARE.) One thing that’s certain: Arrigal is the MVNPC. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jane Ritt and Mikah Sargent.
Robot or Not? 288: El Camino
May 27, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MBThanks to Friend of the Show Casey, we’re talking about weird cars and car classes again. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
Doctor Who Flashcast 79: "73 Yards" (S1E5)
May 25, 2024 00:56 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MBA spooky story told around a campfire, involving the adventures of Ruby Sunday and the mystery of the woman standing 66.66666667 meters away from her at all times. Vibes! We’re here for the vibes. Jason Snell, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth.