Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe love all things entertainment and we want to share that love with you! We try to keep a respectful perspective, while also sharing our opinions. Our ranking system is “Must see/buy” or “Pass”. Follow us on Twitter @TalkingSMACPod and email at [email protected]
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Episodes
144. Spy x Family - Code: White & Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver
April 24, 2024 10:13 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJoin the SMAC team as they treat themselves to a double feature with Spy x Family - Code: White and Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! intro (0:19) Spy x Family (1:52) Spy x Family Code: White soft spoilers review (5:19) Spy x Family musings/Q&A (10:56) Must see or Pass (14:32) Random anime discussion (14:54) My Dress Up Darling, Fruits Basket, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (1...
143. Fallout (Prime Original Series)
April 17, 2024 10:21 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBJosh and Alex are joined by Talking SMAC semi-regular co-host, Matt, to review what they were able to watch of the new Amazon Prime series: Fallout. Preamble Rudeness (0:00) Fallout Game Experiences (3:35) Fallout Show Cast (11:16) No Spoilers review/Why binge this? (20:25) Story praise (33:01) Episode 2 Trigger warning (35:09) CX404 is a good dog (36:23) Hating super binge-ers (37:31) Continued non-spoiler review (41:10) Prop and world praise (52:50) Must Watch or Pass? (59:43) Matt has A...
142. The News & Many Tangents
April 10, 2024 09:24 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJosh and Alex discuss fast food criminals and recent Disney news. Fast Food Criminals (3:41) The Cultworthy/Patrick H Willems adaptations episode (9:24) Disney Board Vote results & park expansion (13:01) Spielberg is genius (22:05) Julia Garner: A female Silver Surfer!? (24:14) Tron: Ares (30:17) Moana 2 (35:38) Margot Robbie's Avengelyne (43:23) Quantum Leap canceled (48:53) Toy Story 5 (52:28) Mandalorian & Baby Yoda movies (56:33) Josh's Amazing Harrison Ford impression (1:02:08) How to ...
141. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
April 03, 2024 05:01 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MBJosh and Alex review Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and debate how you can compare this movie to previous Godzilla entries Review: (8:05) Actual review: (12:09) Full Spoilers (20:00) Please remember to check out the No On 15! All-Cast podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Email your Talking SMACdowns suggestions to [email protected] or either @ us @TalkingSMACpod or use the hashtag: #TalkingSMACdowns for social media submissions to enter for a chance to win a Steam e...
140. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
March 27, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBIs Ghostbusters a legitimate franchise? Or is it just nostalgia bait that we keep hoping is worthy of the franchise moniker? Josh and Alex find out after viewing Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Theater Experience (4:13) The review (15:21) Please remember to check out the The Movie Wire podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Email your Talking SMACdowns suggestions to [email protected] or either @ us @TalkingSMACpod or use the hashtag: #TalkingSMACdowns for social media s...
139. Looking Back: The Abyss & True Lies 4k Releases
March 20, 2024 05:01 - 55 minutes - 48.1 MBAlex is joined by Justin to look back at a couple of James Cameron classics: The Abyss and True Lies, to coincide with their recent 4k home releases. The Abyss (3:41) True Lies (35:29) Please remember to check out the I Hate It. Let's Watch It podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Email your Talking SMACdowns suggestions to [email protected] or either @ us @TalkingSMACpod or use the hashtag: #TalkingSMACdowns for social media submissions to enter for a chance to win a...
138. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
March 13, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 60 MBJosh & Alex take on Netflix's latest live-action adaptation of a beloved animated series with Avatar: The Last Airbender. Just watch the animated series. Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Email your Talking SMACdowns suggestions to [email protected] or either @ us @TalkingSMACpod or use the hashtag: #TalkingSMACdowns for social media submissions to enter for a chance to win a Steam edition of Marvel's Midnight Suns.
137. Dune Part 2 Review
March 06, 2024 06:01 - 59 minutes - 49.6 MBJosh & Alex take on the sandworm that is Dune: Part Two Please remember to check out the Fuck My Work Life podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Email your Talking SMACdowns suggestions to [email protected] or either @ us @TalkingSMACpod or use the hashtag: #TalkingSMACdowns for social media submissions to enter for a chance to win a Steam edition of Marvel's Midnight Suns.
136. Josh Watches Anime: Chainsaw Man
February 28, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThe Anime Boys, Luis & Slade, gang up once again to make Josh watch more anime. This time around, it's the hit anime Chainsaw Man. Please remember to check out the Decayin' with the Boys podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Email your Talking SMACdowns suggestions to [email protected] or either @ us @TalkingSMACpod or use the hashtag: #TalkingSMACdowns for social media submissions.
135. Madame Web
February 21, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 68 MBJosh, Alex & Bepbo go deep into the Spider-Verse lore with Sony's latest Spider-Man adjacent film: Madame Web. Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Email your Talking SMACdowns suggestions to [email protected] or either @ us @TalkingSMACpod or use the hashtag: #TalkingSMACdowns for social media submissions.
134. Superb Owl Trailers
February 14, 2024 06:01 - 55 minutes - 52 MBThe Big Game has ended and the most important thing to talk about? The trailers! Josh and Alex discuss their favorite and most surprising trailers to premier during the game. A Quiet Place: Day One (4:15) Wicked (10:29) IF (20:31) Twisters ( 23:48) Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (30:03) Deadpool & Wolverine (36:03) Sweepstakes announcement (49:41) Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Hear Jos...
133. What'cha Doin'? VII
February 07, 2024 10:58 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBJosh, Alex & Matt get together to chat about the fun things they're doing away from the podcast. Alex - The Last of Us Part II Remastered (7:44) Matt - Final Fantasy VII Remake (17:11) Josh - Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (24:59) Matt - Golden Sun (34:36) Alex - Nobody Saves the World (38:29) Josh - Hue (42:22) Alex - Expedition Unknown (47:12) Matt - Alan Wake II (50:53) Josh - Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (58:19) Matt - The Sopranos (1:04:46) Alex - True Detective...
132. I.S.S. & Lift Reviews
January 31, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJosh & Alex pull a double-feature and review the new movies I.S.S. and Lift Please remember to check out the No On 15! All-Cast podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
131. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters & Ted Review
January 24, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 65 MBJosh and Alex return to the monsterverse to review the AppleTV+ original series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. And a surprise appearance by Justin Henson from the Movie Wire to discuss the new Peacock exclusive mini-series, Ted Please remember to check out the Movie Wire podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
130. Attack on Titan Finale
January 17, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBAlex gets the week off, and Josh is joined by the anime bros Luis & Slade to review the final episodes to one of the greatest shows ever: Attack on Titan Please remember to check out the The MILF and Me podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
129. 2024 Preview
January 10, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBJosh, Alex and Matt look ahead to the big movie, TV and video game releases of 2024. Please remember to check out the I Hate It, Let's Watch It podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
128. The 2024 SMACademy Awards (Best of 2023)
January 03, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBJosh and Alex discuss their favorite Movies, Video Games, Comics, Characters, Actors and more of 2023. Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! additional musical themes Intro: Award Ceremony Nomination - solemn winner triumphant victory - by SoundGallery Best movie music: Circus March - by Sergei Chetvertnykh Under Josh's speech: Awards Ceremony Nomination-heroic adventure epic cinematic by Dmitry Taras All crowd noises ...
127. Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire Review
December 27, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBJosh and Alex are joined by Cesar from the No On 15 All-Cast to review Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire Please remember to check out the Fuck My Work Life podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
126. Superhero Fatigue Debate
December 20, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBJosh, Alex and Bepbo are joined by Liam and Scott from I Have Some Notes to discuss and/or debate the state of superhero movies in Hollywood and with general audiences. Please remember to check out the Decayin' with the Boys podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
125. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5)
December 13, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 68 MBJosh and Matt breakdown the story, mechanics and other highlights of the PS5 exclusive Spider-Man 2. Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
124. Godzilla Minus One Review w/Antonio
December 06, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBAntonio returns to help Josh and Alex review and discuss the latest Japanese Godzilla reboot: Godzilla Minus One. Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
Bonus Episode: Disney’s Wish w/Justin Henson
December 03, 2023 06:01 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBJosh gets his wish granted and gets to review the new Disney feature Wish with Justin Henson from The Movie Wire. Join in on the conversation in our Discord and check out our merch store!
123. Good Burger 2 Review w/UnChefed
November 29, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 58 MBJosh reunites with Brendan from UnChefed to review Good Burger 2, and Alex is here, too! Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
122. Suzume Review w/Antonio & Slade
November 22, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBJosh and Alex are joined by Slade from the Game Club Pod and Antonio from the Cultworthy & MILF and Me Podcasts to review and breakdown the latest film from Makoto Shinkai; Suzume Please remember to check out the No On 15! All-Cast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
121. The Marvels & Loki Review
November 15, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBJosh and Alex breakdown the two newest entries in the MCU: The Marvels and Loki season 2. The Marvels (5:22) Loki (37:30) Please remember to check out the Movie Wire podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
120. What’cha Doin’? VI
November 08, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBJosh, Alex & Matt talk about the things they're doing away from the pod to have some fun in their free time. Assassin's Creed: Mirage (3:52) Found: Zack Morris Gets What He Deserves (9:42) Barbie (12:55) Horizon: Burning Shores & Saints Row (2022) (22:06) Dead Space (2023) (29:52) Lessons in Chemistry (43:17) Super Mario Wonder (46:52) Mary Roach (author) appreciation (49:47) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (54:24) Please remember to check out the MILF and Me podcast, join our Discord and check out...
119. Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Review
November 01, 2023 05:01 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBAlex is joined by Justin and Slade to review the Five Nights at Freddy's movie. Spoilers start at 6:25 Outro music is Leonell Cassio's "The Paranormal is real" Please remember to check out the I Hate It, Let's Watch It podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
118. The Lore of ’Five Nights at Freddy’s’ w/The Game Club Pod
October 25, 2023 05:01 - 49 minutes - 40.4 MBJosh and Alex are joined by Slade (Archibald) of the Game Club Podcast to discuss the insane lore behind the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Outro music "Toreador's March/Freddy Fazbear's Theme," from Five Nights at Freddy's composed by Leon Riskin and owned by ScottGames Clickteam Illumix. *We do not own this music and do not profit from its use in this episode.
117. Josh & Matt’s Comic Adventures: MMPR/TMNT
October 18, 2023 05:01 - 55 minutes - 42 MBJosh and Matt dive into another comic event. This time it's the Saturday morning mashup of ever-present properties of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, written by Ryan Parrott, with art by Simone di Meo, Colors by Walter Baiamonte (and assistance by Igor Monti), and letters by Ed Dukeshire. Please remember to check out the Decayin' with the Boys podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
116. Ahsoka Review
October 11, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThe latest Star Wars series has wrapped, now it's time for Josh and Alex to discuss its implications, themes and everything in between. Please remember to check out the Fuck My Work Life podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
115. Futurama Season 11 w/Brendan
October 04, 2023 05:01 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBJosh is joined by Brendan from UnChefed to discuss the newest revival of Futurama on Hulu. Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
114. Movies & TV Shows that Missed the Assignment
September 27, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBJosh and Alex are joined by Matt from Decayin' with the Boys to talk about adapted properties that missed the assignment. Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
Massive-Month: Kyle Higgins Interview
September 25, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBTo close out Massive-Month, the SMAC crew interview the figurehead of the Massive-Verse, co-creator of Radiant Black, co-creator of NO/ONE; Kyle Higgins
113. Scary Season Movie Preview w/Justin Henson
September 20, 2023 05:01 - 46 minutes - 38.9 MBJosh doesn't watch scary movies, so he's taking the week off so Alex and Justin can talk about the scary movies coming out this fall season. Please remember to check out the Casting Views podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! Intro music "Spooky Shadows" by Alexi Action Outro music "The Paranormal is real" by Leonell Cassio
Massive-Month: Melissa Flores Interview
September 18, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe SMAC team get to chat with Melissa Flores about her corner of the Massive-Verse with The Dead Lucky, as well as her other ongoing works with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Spider-Gwen: On Tour
112. Rent-Free Moments in Entertainment
September 13, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBJosh and Alex talk about moments in entertainment that live in their heads rent-free, as well as react to those submitted by listeners. Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! YoGo Gorilla Yogurt
Massive-Month: Mat Groom
September 11, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBJosh, Jon and our resident Massive-Verse expert Marty from Panel 2 Panel get a chance to sit down and discuss the Inferno Girl Red: Book 2 Kickstarter campaign and where the characters of IGR are headed within the Massive-Verse. Don't forget to enter the Nerd Initiative giveaway for your chance to win the ashcan IGR comic. And you can find Marty's regular comic reviews over at the Nerd Initiative.
111. Josh Watches Anime: Konosuba! God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World
September 06, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBLuis and Slade are back to make Josh watch more anime. This time, they subjected to the medieval and video game-inspired Konosuba! God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World. Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
110. Josh & Matt’s Comic Adventures: Spider-Verse (2014)
August 30, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBJosh and Matt are joined by fellow comic fan Jon to discuss the 2014 Marvel comic event Spider-Verse, written by Dan Slott. The boys discuss the Spider-Men and Women of the Spider-Verse. The winding storyline, iconic new characters - like Spider-Gwen and Sp//dr - and the impact this event had on the Spider-Man mythos and future media. Please remember to check out the No On 15! All-Cast podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
Bonus Episode: Rebel Moon Trailer Reaction
August 26, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBAlex sneaks in his thoughts on the Rebel Moon trailer
109. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Review
August 23, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWe're back on the Enterprise, baby! This time Josh and Matt are discussing the antics of Captain Christopher Pike and his jolly Starfleet crew from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, season 2! Please remember to check out the Movie Wire podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
108. What’cha Doin’? V: Nostalgia Kick
August 16, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJosh, Bekkie & Matt discuss the nerdy things they've been watching/reading/playing recently Voltron/The Dragon Prince (03:13) Star Trek Comics (20:48) Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir Movie (34:13) Nostalgia Kick (39:32) Nimona (47:59) Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (56:44) Please remember to check out our friends at The MILF & Me, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
107. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review w/I Have Some Notes
August 09, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBJosh and Alex are joined by Gregg from I Have Some Notes to discuss the newest incarnation of your favorite mutant teens with attitude by reviewing TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Please remember to check out the I Hate It, Let's Watch It podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
106. Secret Invasion Review
August 02, 2023 05:01 - 59 minutes - 40.3 MBJosh and Alex briefly discuss the disappointing Disney+ Marvel series; Secret Invasion, then move on to discuss the state of Marvel Studios are the remaining slate of films and shows that we know will release. Please remember to check out the Fuck My Work Life podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
105. Barbie Review
July 26, 2023 05:01 - 40 minutes - 26.4 MBAlex is joined once again by Justin from The Movie Wire to get their pink on and enter the Dreamhouse to talk about the highly-anticipated Barbie movie. Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
104. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Pt 1 Review
July 16, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 43 MBJosh and Alex run their way from the theater to review the latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Pt 1. Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
103. Josh & Matt’s Comic Adventures: Flashpoint
July 12, 2023 05:01 - 55 minutes - 40 MBJosh & Matt start a new series of deep diving into comics with the event that kicked off the failed New 52 experiment at DC Comics; Flashpoint. Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
102. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review w/Justin Henson
July 05, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBJosh is out sick and you know what that means; Justin Henson's on the podcast! Justin joins Alex to discuss the latest legasequel Harrison Ford has to offer the world; the last ride of Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
101. StarTrek w/ Leo Allen
June 28, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAlex is joined by Matt and Leo Allen to discuss their love of Star Trek and their mixed feelings about the post TNG/DS9 'nu-trek' direction. Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
Bonus Episode - Josh Reviews Elemental
June 25, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes - 9.67 MBJoin Josh as he gives an impromptu review of Disney/Pixar's latest film, "Elemental." In this bonus episode, Josh gives his thoughts and opinions on what may be one of 2023s most under appreciated filmas. From its stunning animation to heartwarming characters, Josh shares his thoughts and experience on this story about love, both familial and relational. Please remember to join our Discord and check out our merch store!