Superweird: A Quest for the Absurd in Children's Television with Ben & Dexter
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Ben and Dexter review the absurdity in children's television programming, and how mischaracterizations in early childhood media serve to confuse young minds as they learn about society around them.Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod
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Episodes
Episode 16: Pokemon Indigo League s1e4 "Challenge of the Samurai"
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThe lads are still shuffling through the Viridian forest with Ash, Misty, and Pikachu. The gang will encounter a new rival in the form of a nameless kid cosplaying as a samurai. Has Ash learned to use strategy in battle? No, but he's not short on confidence. Also, we read an email from a listener. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 15: Pokemon Indigo League s1e3 "Ash Catches a Pokemon"
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, the chaps watch Ash Catches a Pokemon, prompting a discussion on Pokemon being used as anti-drug propaganda, the feelings of bugs, and the ineptitude on Ash Catchem. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 14: Pokemon Indigo League s1e2 "Pokemon Emergency"
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBBen and Dexter continue their excursion through Pokemon with episode 2 "Pokemon Emergency", prompting a discussion on suspicious fishing, inept antagonists, and how a 10 year old kid can blow up a hospital. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 13: Pokemon Indigo League s1e1 "Pokemon I Choose You"
September 07, 2020 03:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode, Ben and Dexter begin their review of Pokémon: Indigo League starting with the first episode “I Choose You,” prompting a discussion on dog-fighting, merchandising, and the ethical treatment of Pokémon. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 12: Superbook s1e11 "Muscleman"
August 31, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, Ben and Dexter review Superbook s1e11 "Muscleman", which prompts a discussion on the tactical use of animal jawbones, the leveling of cities, and the origin of Firefox. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 11: Superbook s1e10 "Pitchers of Fire"
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBBen and Dexter review Superbook s1e10 "Pitchers of Fire", which prompts a discussion on the proper method of raking leaves, Giving yourself credit when credit is due, and how one man's obsession with the smell of grapes turned into a murder. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 10: Superbook s1e9 "Those Amazing Trumpets"
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThis week, Ben and Dexter review Superbook s1e9, which prompts a discussion on dog shows, taking over cities that don't belong to you, and screaming your secrets from a mountaintop. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 9: Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Ben and Dexter review Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, an anti-drug after-school special from 1990. It prompts a discussion on drug abuse, misinformation, and what it would be like for Winnie the Pooh to be a cop. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 8: Superbook s1e8 "The Miracle Rod"
July 27, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, Ben and Dexter review Superbook s1e8 "The Miracle Rod" and discuss magic tricks, leaving babies in rivers, and if bringing up valid concerns should be counted as "whining." Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 7: Supebook s1e7 "A Dream Come True"
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, Ben and Dexter review Superbook s1e7 "A Dream Come True" which prompts a discussion on dream interpretation, fire alarms, and how false accusations can take decades to recover from. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 6: Superbook s1e6 "Double Trouble"
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBBen and Dexter review Superbook s1e6 episode "Double Trouble" and have a discussion about sibling rivalry, conflict resolution, and whether goats have "horns" or "antlers". Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 5: Superbook s1e5 "Here Comes the Bride"
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBBen and Dexter review Superbook s1e5 entitled "Here Comes the Bride," and discuss gender privilege, teen magazines, and the treatment of women in a 1980's cartoon. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 4: Superbook s1e4 "The Test"
June 29, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBBen and Dexter review Superbook s1e4 entitled "The Test," prompting a discussion on child sacrifice, the smell of cooked meat, and looking up to your dad. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 3: Superbook s1e3 "The Flood"
June 20, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBBen and Dexter review "The Flood" and discuss Noah, the ark, and the concept of a world without rain. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 2: Superbook s1e2
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn episode 2, Benjamin and Dexter discuss the Superbook episode, "My Brother's Keeper," which prompts a discussion on bullying, narcissism, and the element of passive racism in children's cartoons.
Episode 2: Superbook s1e2 "My Brother's Keeper"
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn episode 2, Benjamin and Dexter discuss the Superbook episode, "My Brother's Keeper," which prompts a discussion on bullying, narcissism, and the element of passive racism in children's cartoons. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 1: Superbook s1e1 "How It All Began"
June 10, 2020 21:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHow it all began! Ben and Dexter kick off their pilot episode by reviewing a christian anime show from the 1980s that Dexter watched as a kid. In this episode, they discuss the very first episode of Superbook. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 1: Superbook s1e1
June 10, 2020 21:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHow it all began! Ben and Dexter kick off their pilot episode by reviewing a christian anime show from the 1980s that Dexter watched as a kid. In this episode, they discuss the very first episode of Superbook.