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2,112 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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The Incomparable 485: Iterative Movies Are My Jam
November 02, 2019 17:18 - 1 hour - 58 MBWatch movie. Do podcast. Repeat. We’re pretty sure this is our first time discussing “Edge of Tomorrow,” but can you ever really be sure? Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt star in this film about fighting an alien invasion through countless iterations of a single event. But unlike “Groundhog Day”, the origin of the time loops is key to the plot. If you haven’t seen this one yet, you’re missing out on one of the decade’s most under-appreciated sci-fi films. Watch movie. Do podcast. Repeat. Host Jas...
TV Talk Machine 239: They Did This Without Our Blessing
November 01, 2019 21:29 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBTim reviews Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”, Apple’s “For All Mankind”, Showtime’s “Back to Life”, and is in the midst of watching Netflix’s surprising second season of “The End of the Fxxxing World.” Plus Apple TV+ launches, HBO Max clarifies, we talk Bay Area blackouts, and we read your letters and tweets! It’s a podcast about television, remember? Host Tim Goodman and Jason Snell.
TeeVee 586: Supergirl S5E03 Review: "Blurred Lines"
October 31, 2019 16:44 - 41 minutes - 42.6 MBWe discuss: Nia dealing with Brainy being too-much; Lena doing evil to stop evil, but needing Lex’s help; Kara & Kelly both failing to say NO to their needy friends; Malefic getting more powerful and being pissed off about the wrong things; J’onn finding out even more bad things in dream memory; William & Andrea are doing something, but who knows what; and there’s a baddie of the week, but she doesn’t matter much. Host Trish Matson with David Schaub.
Biff! 21: Arrow S8E3: "Leap of Faith"
October 31, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBOur team of assassins turned heroes returns this week with episode 3 of Arrow’s swan song season. We talk about when an Indiana Jones homage doesn’t quite land, the characters that we wish were around this week, confusing motives from an inscrutable being, and a…surprisingly promising ending? Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we speculate about the announcement of a Superman & Lois show in development and whether the Arrowverse can support yet another super-show, plus rumors of a Green La...
Total Party Kill 211: Drugs are Good
October 30, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBThe end of Shocktober 2019 is in sight, but rather than taking on the evil Lord Seyvoth directly, our adventurers have chosen to mop up a bunch of side quests, with the help of speed, steroids, and other questionable substances. IT ALL ENDS HERE! UNTIL NEXT YEAR! Host Tony Sindelar and Dan Moren with Jane Ritt, Annette Wierstra, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Mikah Sargent.
Game Show 119: The Michelangelo of Space Alpaca Raising
October 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBWe return to Fiasco, featuring a visit to Space Station 119, generally considerd the bus station of space stations. From there, a complicated web of intrigue is spun, involving alpacas, poison gas, a hammer, and a very elusive piece of paperwork. Space paperwork. Host Tony Sindelar with Kelly Guimont, Cicero Holmes, Dan Moren and Monty Ashley.
Defocused 261: Charles Grodin's Cousin
October 28, 2019 23:40 - 1 hour - 40 MBWe know it’s an assassin because the phone said “assassin”. Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
A Legitimate Salvage 12: "Caliban's War" and "Fight or Flight"
October 28, 2019 02:57 - 52 minutes - 36.8 MBOur intrepid podcasters generate a truly ludicrous number of multi-camera sitcom Expanse spinoffs, and the Arboghast mirrors reality as brief encounters with Adam Savage are related in both. Plus, oh yeah, we’re only talking about the Season 2 finale AND the Season 3 premiere. Pound for pound, you won’t find a better value in Expanse rewatch podcast episodes this week. Host Chip Sudderth, Warren Frey, Kayti Burt and Jen Burt.
Sophomore Lit 93: Mrs. Dalloway
October 27, 2019 13:00 - 4 hours - 62.7 MBDoes anybody really know what time it is? Zach Powers discusses Virginia Woolf’s 1925 novel, Mrs. Dalloway. Host John McCoy with Zach Powers and Jean MacDonald.
The Incomparable 484: Werewolfism
October 26, 2019 21:52 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIt’s almost Halloween and we’re watching a horror movie! As recommended by Steve Lutz 475 episodes ago, it’s a Canadian tale of girls becoming women, and women becoming wolves: “Ginger Snaps.” We discuss parallels to “Buffy”, connections to “Orphan Black”, and ultimately whether this film can live up to its feminist aspirations or if it’s yet another case where a girl is punished for becoming a woman—er, werewolf. Host Jason Snell with Annette Wierstra, Steve Lutz, Kathy Campbell and Br...
TeeVee 585: The Good Place S4E5 Review: "Employee of the Bearimy"
October 26, 2019 20:17 - 40 minutes - 18.9 MBJason and Michael cart to the Bad Place to defy Shawn and rescue Janet. Eleanor and Tahani babysit Chidi and the New Crew with fake puzzles and lake houses, and demons and tunnels and Dereks and clavicles don’t survive! Host Javier Matusevich with Sarah Gardner, Rachel Addleman and Andrew Pontious.
TV Talk Machine 238: Cash From the Same Wallet
October 25, 2019 22:47 - 45 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week we’ve got Tim’s reviews of Australian drama in “The Cry”, two Paul Rudds are better than one in “Living With Yourself”, a not-so-Bourne “Treadstone”, and the final season of HBO’s “Silicon Valley.” Plus, Jason watches “Watchmen” and “Letterkenny,” the Netflix bot gets sassy, and political debates are super boring. Host Tim Goodman and Jason Snell.
Random Trek 210: "Inquisition" (DS9) with Aleen Simms
October 25, 2019 15:14 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBAleen Simms, podcaster, writer, and frequent Incomparable panelist, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Inquisition (S6E18). Spoilers abound in this episode, as usual, but they happen pretty early this time. You’ve been warned! Topics include Scott’s impending babies (who have arrived!), if we like Dr. Bashir, Aleen’s shocking Capt. Kirk opinions, and Section 31. Host Scott McNulty.
Biff! 20: Arrow S8E2: "Welcome to Hong Kong"
October 24, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThe Greatest Hits of Arrow continue as we return to the scene of Season 3: Hong Kong. We discuss the callbacks that we appreciated, emotional conversations with some weight, and letting a spinoff stand on its own two feet. Plus, the twist that we sort of saw coming? Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we continue our discussion of Batwoman, and mull over Jeph Loeb’s departure as Marvel TV czar. Finally, in our Letters Page, we choose the superpowers that we’ve always wanted. Have you been ...
TeeVee 584: Supergirl S5E02 Review: "Stranger Beside Me"
October 23, 2019 16:32 - 33 minutes - 36.2 MBWe discuss: Alex & Kelly almost killing each other, but not really; Brainy & Nia failing to communicate, and not being funny; Eve & Lena & Hope failing to “Do No Harm”; J’onn & Malefic stopping the pain by remembering; Lena & Andrea turning out to be competitors; Kara & William failing to figure each other out; and Nobody caring about the white martian Host Trish Matson with David Schaub.
Total Party Kill 210: The Ghost in the Gazebo
October 23, 2019 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAt long last Scüp and the gang have reached the top floor of Seyvoth Manor! But there are some puzzles to solve and sheet music to obtain before this adventure can reach its conclusion… Host Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Jane Ritt, Annette Wierstra, Steve Lutz, Monty Ashley and Mikah Sargent.
A Legitimate Salvage 11: "Here There Be Dragons" and "The Monster and the Rocket"
October 23, 2019 03:15 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBBobbie seeks political asylum on Earth and joins up with Chrisjen and Cotyar. We could watch a whole show of these three eating finger sandwiches and swearing. Naomi attempts to save as many people as possible from a dying Ganymede while James “Ahab” Holden hunts the Protomolecule Man. And Kayti Burt asks the REALLY pressing question: “Who cares about the Arboghast, anyway?” Host Kayti Burt, Chip Sudderth and Jen Burt.
Pants in the Boot 11: Oh, Aren't We Fancy?
October 22, 2019 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBIf you wear fancy dress in the US or the UK, you might show up in tails. However, in the former, that would be a tuxedo and the latter, potentially the back half of a horse costume. Our panelists for this and the next stretch of episodes dig into what to wear and what not to wear, including the lack of a modern code for mourning dress. Host Glenn Fleishman with Kathy Campbell, Alice Fraser, Chris Phin and James Thomson.
Robot or Not? 168: Augmented Reality
October 21, 2019 20:16 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBAn Accidental AR podcast. Host John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
The Incomparable 483: Light Mode Batman
October 20, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBHoly Nostalgia! Our tour of live-action Batman features comes to an end with 1966’s “Batman”, in which a rogues gallery of villains from the Batman TV series—Joker, Riddler, Penguin, and Catwoman—take on Batman and Robin. We praise the… acting stile of Adam West and why…. he… was perfect for this part. We ponder how influential the 1960s Batman was on public perception of superheroes and comic books for decades thereafter. And we finally answer the question you’ve all been asking: What weighs...
Defocused 260: There Were Sheep
October 20, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBMy professor had a theory. Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
TeeVee 583: The Good Place S4E4 Review: "Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy"
October 19, 2019 03:43 - 33 minutes - 15.9 MBTeam Cockroach assembles once again to discuss all of the theories that became true, the best lines from the episode, and whatever wild mysteries lie ahead. Host Andrew Pontious with Rachel Addleman and Javier Matusevich.
TeeVee 582: Short Treks #6 Review: "The Trouble With Edward"
October 19, 2019 03:21 - 35 minutes - 16.8 MBVulcan Hello returns to discuss Tribbles, uniforms, retcons, hiding bad offices in Starfleet, and Death By Tribble. It’s all about “The Trouble With Edward” and why we’re happy the new Star Trek office is taking risks and doing things like silly comedy shorts. Apologies for some drop-outs in Jason’s audio in this episode. Also, we’ll soon be leaving TeeVee to be our own podcast covering all the new Trek due in 2020. Subscribers to the TeeVee Star Trek Discovery feed will be taken care of. If...
Voyager Revisited 9: Tuvok Defying Gravity
October 18, 2019 21:45 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBOur guest this week is prolific podcaster from Trek.fm, Justin Oser, who co-hosts Earl Grey and The Line, the latter focused on the new Picard series. Given Seven Of Nine’s return in Picard, Justin’s been rewatching Voyager and recently watched one of our favorite episodes, Gravity (S5E13). Rewatching together gave us a chance to talk about another favorite character, the Vulcan Tuvok, played by Tim Russ, and one of the great series guest stars, Lori Petty, whose character falls in love with ...
Friends in Your Ears 38: Sara-Mae Tuson and Zoë Wernick
October 18, 2019 15:19 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MBKathy, Sara-Mae and Zoë pore over their shared passion for the romance genre, elucidate the topic of sugar babies, and take a confused gander at their favorite emojis. Host Kathy Campbell with Sara-Mae Tuson and Zoë Wernick.
TV Talk Machine 237: TV Critics Watch the 'Watchmen'
October 17, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBTim’s seen most of HBO’s “Watchmen” but never read the comics. Jason owns multiple copies of the comics. Who will have the harder time parsing Damon Lindelof’s unlikely new series, which follows the world of the comics into the present day? We discuss the difficulties of laying down new story ground while also making inside references for the fans. In other news, Jason watched two network TV dramas (they still exist!) and we answer your letters and tweets. Host Tim Goodman and Jason Snell.
Somehow I Manage 69: Let's Get Ethical, Ethical (S5E3)
October 17, 2019 18:23 - 28 minutes - 13.7 MBTiff is joined this week by the ethical Merlin Mann. The two read from the binder while enjoying some free steaks as they discuss “Business Ethics”. This episode of “The Office” aired on October 9, 2008. Host Tiffany Arment and Merlin Mann.
Biff! 19: Arrow S8E1: "Starling City"
October 17, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIt’s only appropriate that the former Speedy Arrowcast crew returns to a funhouse-mirror Star City for the premiere of Arrow’s final season. We discuss familiar faces with a twist, the zingers that we stood up and applauded, and threading the needle of a final season and a massive crossover. In our Superhero Sweep segment, we discuss the season premiere of The Flash and the much improved second episode of Batwoman, then take a jaunt over to our Letters Page for some feedback about the Arrow p...
Total Party Kill 209: Cool Ranch Blood
October 16, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 40 MBSo many creepy mansion rooms for the Mystery Wagon gang to explore, so little time! How will they keep Fluffy and Henry from drinking from a blood fountain? What’s the message that a ghost in a mirror has to impart, and does it involve amazing bargains on mirrors? And Henry grapples with returning memories of his life before death. But in a spooky way because he’s a Fantasy Canadian Frankenstein Monster now! Host Tony Sindelar and Dan Moren with Jane Ritt, Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargen...
A Legitimate Salvage 10: "The Weeping Somnambulist" and "Cascade"
October 15, 2019 01:41 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBListen. It’s hard enough to SAY “somnambulist.” But then you have to TYPE it. REPEATEDLY. Oh, and Gunny sees the ocean. Host Chip Sudderth, Warren Frey, Kayti Burt and Jen Burt.
Defocused 259: There's at Least One Dove
October 13, 2019 22:28 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBSpirally slow-motion spinny-ma-jig. Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
TeeVee 581: Supergirl S5E01 Review: "Event Horizon"
October 13, 2019 22:12 - 45 minutes - 28.7 MBOur all-listener panel is back with Supergirl Season 5! We discuss: Lena & Kara drama Nia being the grown-up with Brainy The boring baddie of the week The future AR dystopia Unethical Journalism Bizarre corporate contracts Antimatter Super Science and some CW talk Host Trish Matson with David Schaub.
The Incomparable 482: A Problematic Hen
October 13, 2019 18:25 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBYour voice is your passport, so prepare to be verified. We discuss 1992’s “Sneakers,” a spy/heist thriller in which a team of smart people solve puzzles while trying to navigate the NSA, Russian spies, and an angry genius who works for the mob and is trying to overthrow the world order. Yes, star Robert Redford rolled a very high Charisma score, but the rest of the cast is also amazing. Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, John Siracusa and Casey Liss.
TeeVee 580: Daredevil Rewind S3E12-13: "One Last Shot" & "A New Napkin"
October 13, 2019 03:13 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBAfter one whole year the Daredevil binge is over. Though is it really a binge if it takes a whole year? Well some questions are better never answered. Sam and Moze did answer some of the questions this episode like Vanessa’s whereabouts and just how the season landed overall. They wax and lament the future of TV MCU and what it will take for a cheapskate like Moze to pay for another streaming service. It has been a long ride, and Moze is glad that he got to finish his work. Whew… The End...
TeeVee 579: The Good Place S4E3 Review: "Chillaxing"
October 12, 2019 18:15 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBEleanor, Michael and Jason team up to torture Chidi, who is too relaxed to help his new students learn ethics, but Eleanor becomes too obsessed with the task. Janet helps Tahani find common ground with John. As the episode ends, a mysterious hooded figure on a handcar makes their way toward the experimental Good Place. Host Sarah Gardner with Andrew Pontious, Rachel Addleman and Javier Matusevich.
TV Talk Machine 236: On the Plus Side
October 11, 2019 21:24 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBWe’re back from our excursions to the Pacific Northwest and ready for action. Tim reviews “Modern Love”, “Raising Dion”, and “Godfather of Harlem,” and then Tim and Jason break down the high stakes for the final season of “Mr. Robot.” Speaking of robots, we take an interesting phone call… after which we answer your letters and tweets. Host Tim Goodman and Jason Snell.
Random Trek 209: "Ethics" (TNG) with Aaron Reynolds
October 11, 2019 02:52 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBAaron Reynolds, the person behind the hit Twitter accounts Swear Trek and Effin Birds (now a book! Buy the book!), joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Ethics (S5E16). A very light barrel falls on Worf with oddly disastrous results! Topics include why this episode could only happen in the 5th season, how much we like Capt. Styles, and the sorry state of Klingon medicine. This episode of TNG, and the podcast, discuss suicide. Remember, you aren’t alone. Please reach out for help if you need it. H...
Somehow I Manage 68: Body Image Celebration Day (S5E2)
October 10, 2019 21:11 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MBTiff and Jamie Snell are back on the scale for another week of weigh-ins and to discuss “Weight Loss: Part 2”. This episode of “The Office” aired on September 25, 2008. Host Tiffany Arment with Jamie Snell.
Not Playing with Lex and Dan 5.8: The Fate of the Furious
October 10, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBFamily never gives up on you, and neither do Lex and Dan as they embark upon the final main sequence film of The Fast and the Furious franchise, 2017’s The Fate of the Furious. Hot topics include exactly how you program your military base’s gates to act in case of an emergency, bringing up baby, and why you should always avoid swarms of hacked cars on your commute. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and after the film, members can ...
TeeVee 578: Star Trek: Short Treks #5 Review: "Q&A"
October 10, 2019 01:33 - 46 minutes - 22.4 MBScott and Jason return to discuss the latest Short Trek, “Q&A”, which features Spock, Number One, and a malfunctioning elevator that may be bigger on the inside. Also we analyze the “Star Trek: Discovery” season three teaser and the third “Star Trek: Picard” trailer. It’s an exciting time to be a Star Trek fan! Host Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.
Total Party Kill 208: A Light Tinge of Evil
October 09, 2019 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBAs Shocktober 2019 continues, Scüp and the gang continue fleeing a necrotic vortex, and then explore Seyvoth Manor’s equally spooky attic! Will this adventure continue to teach our players that books are dangerous? Probably! Host Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Jane Ritt, Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley and Steve Lutz.
Biff! 18: Batwoman S1E1: "Pilot"
October 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIt’s off to Gotham City this week, as we take a look at the latest show in the CW superhero stable, Batwoman. Discussion points include surprisingly deep side characters (and the lack thereof), not dragging out twists, and why you should always have twice as many security personnel as attendees at your “movies at the park” night. Plus, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we talk about Martin Scorsese not caring for superhero movies, and why it shouldn’t matter, and what an oddball Nicolas Cage is...
Robot or Not? 167: Pet Names
October 07, 2019 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.57 MBCan we differentiate between how people name pets and how they name children? Listeners Rover and Whiskers, drop us a line. Host John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
A Legitimate Salvage 9: "The Seventh Man" and "Pyre"
October 07, 2019 03:04 - 45 minutes - 32.1 MBThe whole system seems on the verge of chaos, but no one knows which way it will fall. We meet Prax, get annoyed by Diogo again, see Naomi and James use the “L” word while at least ONE of them promises “no more secrets,” and we get a crash course in Belter politics delivered by the formidible Anderson Dawes. Oh, yeah, and we find out that Alex’s superpower is pissing off people who have Seen Some Stuff. Host Jen Burt and Chip Sudderth.
The Incomparable 481: An All-Puppet Production
October 05, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBGrab a shard, climb up your orrery, and get ready for the conjunction—it’s time to watch 1982’s “The Dark Crystal”, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. This is a fantasy film featuring a prophecy, a young hero, a plucky animal sidekick, and villains so scary that it scarred several of our panelists’ young minds. And did we mention everyone’s a Muppet? Netflix has a new “Dark Crystal” prequel series, but we won’t spoil that—this is all about the original 1982 film. Host Jason Snell with ...
TeeVee 577: The Good Place S4E2 Review: "A Girl from Arizona (2)"
October 05, 2019 15:14 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBIt’s heartbreak week on The Good Place. Eleanor must force Chidi and Simone together, Jason must split with Janet and Blake Bortles, and Brent has to pick up forks for waitresses. If your breakup routine involves leadership skills, Mountain Dew and a Diamond Elite VIP ticket to the Best Place, step right this way. Host Andrew Pontious with Sarah Gardner, Rachel Addleman and Javier Matusevich.
Friends in Your Ears 37: Allyson Koplin and Vanessa Hennessey
October 04, 2019 17:47 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBKathy, Allyson, and Vanessa get together to geek out about their favorite podcasts, some tv shows and each other, as well as delve headfirst but always from a safe podcasting distance into the thorny lands of true crime, religion and Incels. Theme Music by Christopher and Adelaide Breen Edited by Dear Podcast Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, help support this show, and get some fun bonus material. Host Kathy Campbell with Allyson Koplin and Vanessa Hennessey.
Somehow I Manage 67: Don't Break My Scale (S5E1)
October 03, 2019 22:43 - 31 minutes - 15 MBTiff has Jamie Snell filling in at reception. She is a beam of light in this dark, dark podcast. The two of them jump on the scale as they weigh in on “Weight Loss: Part 1”. This episode of “The Office” aired on September 25, 2008. Host Tiffany Arment and Jamie Snell.
Total Party Kill 207: That's Not Billy
October 02, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.7 MBWe return to our spooky second run-through of A Night in Seyvoth Manor, with a somewhat familiar, but legally distinct, set of characters. It’s time to venture up to the second floor of the house! Will Fluffy drink something else magical and poisonous? And will those stuffed bears the characters keep finding help defuse a tense situation with a g-g-g-ghost? Find out as SHOCKTOBER 2019 begins! Host Tony Sindelar and Dan Moren with Annette Wierstra, Jane Ritt, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley ...
Voyager Revisited 8: A Conspiracy of One
October 02, 2019 15:24 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBPhotonic fleas, be free! In this episode, Australian engineer and podcaster John Chidgey comes aboard to make the case for The Voyager Conspiracy (S6E9) as one of the must-watch Voyager episodes on Jean’s Voyager Viewer’s Guide. He argues that it is a crucial moment in the relationship between Captain Janeway and Seven Of Nine, whereas Jean labeled it as a “skip, unless you’re interested.” (Bonus: there are some great moments for Janeway-Chakotary shippers.) Host Jean MacDonald with John C...