Who Pods
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 87 ratings'Who Pods' (formerly 'Who Pods The Watchmen') is a pop-culture media discussion podcast. Your hosts Grant Davis (@BaronVonGrant) and Clay LaPoint break down and discuss some of the greatest television, film, comic and books. We offer a fun but critical look at the latest in geek media and are prone to the occasional conversation derailment.
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Episodes
Star Wars: Clone Wars (Pt1 - Ep 216/116/Movie)
January 27, 2020 03:19 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBWe are changing things up! We are moving from Watchmen to discussing other shows and franchises and one thing we want to tackle is the #CloneWars Saga! We are starting at the beginning and watching chronologically, so in part 1 we check out s02e16, s01e16, and the movie. Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the show first! ‘Who Pods' is a pop-culture discussion podcast with reviews, breakdowns, and deep dive discussions of great series. Who Pods? We do! Featuring...
Watchmen Angela Abar/Sister Night Character Study
January 13, 2020 13:54 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBWith the season over and with time to take everything in, we wanted to sit down and do a post-season study on the lead characters and their arcs through the season. And, of course, we must begin with our lead protagonist: Angela Abar a.k.a. Sister Night. Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the show first! ‘Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the #WatchmenHBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic s...
Watchmen Season One Breakdown & Review
January 06, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour - 135 MBIt has been a few weeks and a holiday break since the finale and we have had some time to reflect on the finale and the overall season. We will be discussing what this show achieved, where it might've faltered, and what we might possibly expect in the future. Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! ‘Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the #WatchmenHBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the...
Watchmen Episode 09 "See How They Fly" Breakdown & Review (S01E09)
December 16, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 134 MBGold men! Ice squids! Blue dicks! Oh my! That finale ruled and we are so excited to dive in and dissect it as well as the series as a whole! Enjoy! Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! ‘Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the #WatchmenHBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the #Watchmen? We do! Featuring Grant Davis and Clay LaPoint from Permanent RCRD Studi...
Mini: Fogdancing and Listener Questions!
December 13, 2019 18:33 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBWe discuss Fogdancing, Peteypedia, Dr. Manhattan, Veidt,the upcoming finale and take some listener questions! ‘Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the #WatchmenHBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the #Watchmen? We do! Featuring Grant Davis and Clay LaPoint on mic with Mike Moody occasionally producing from Permanent RCRD Studios in Austin, TX. (Music: "Depth Charge" by Jaunter, used under Creat...
Watchmen Episode 08 "A God Walks into Abar" Breakdown & Review (S01E08)
December 09, 2019 06:09 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe penultimate episode is here, and with it some crazy stuff that we just gotta talk about! Angela meets a lovely blue lad at a bar and they really hit it off. Time-tripping ensues and waffles don't get made. We recorded this episode LIVE on YouTube and we answer some viewer questions at the end. Enjoy! Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! ‘Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the #WatchmenHBO series with weekly reviews breaking down ...
Mini: Cal & Veidt
December 05, 2019 15:05 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBAfter sitting with the episode for a few days and checking out the latest content on Peteypedia, Grant sits down to discuss Cal, Veidt, Trieu, and his latest theory that might tie everything together. ‘Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the #WatchmenHBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the #Watchmen? We do! Featuring Grant Davis and Clay LaPoint on mic with Mike Moody occasionally producing from...
Mini: Album Review Vol. 2 - 'American Hero Story'
December 04, 2019 01:14 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWe were sent the second album Watchmen and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have put out and we are checking out the packaging and discussing the contents. This was filmed as a LIVE YouTube video, so you can watch the review on our YT page here. ‘Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the #WatchmenHBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the #Watchmen? We do! Featuring Grant Davis and Clay LaPoint on mic...
Watchmen Episode 07 "An Almost Religious Awe" Breakdown & Review (S01E07)
December 02, 2019 06:04 - 1 hour - 146 MBAfter that jaw-droppingly incredible last episode, we are so excited for what episode 07 has in store for us! If you are watching LIVE, please hit us with questions and comments and we will discuss them at the end of the podcast! Premise: Under Lady Trieu's care, Angela undergoes an unconventional treatment while Agent Blake chases down a lead. Elsewhere, The Smartest Man in The World delivers a stunning defense of his past actions. Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watc...
Watchmen Episode 06 "This Extraordinary Being" Breakdown & Review (S01E06)
November 25, 2019 05:47 - 1 hour - 116 MBEpisode 6 is here and so is our immediate review and breakdown! In 'This Extraordinary Being', Angela time-trips on Nostalgia and we get one of the greatest superhero origin stories ever. We hope you enjoy! Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! 'Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the Watchmen HBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the Watchmen? We do! Featuri...
Interview: Co-Exec Producer & Writer Carly Wray
November 20, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBWe have an exclusive interview with Carly Wray, 'Watchmen' Co-Executive Producer and Writer for episode 05, 'Little Fear of Lightning'! She chatted with us about what makes the 'Watchmen' writers room special, the audience reaction thus far and crazy fan theories, and getting to write the backstory of Looking Glass. Enjoy! 'Who Pods the Watchmen' is a companion podcast for the HBO 'Watchmen' series. It is hosted by Grant Davis and Clay LaPoint. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly breakdowns...
Watchmen Episode 05 "Little Fear of Lightning" Breakdown & Review (S01E05)
November 18, 2019 07:37 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe’ve hit mid-season and we are peering into the Looking Glass this week! This was a fun episode full of deep discussion and analysis of one of our favorite characters form the show and we definitely ran long in discussing it. We hope you enjoy! Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! 'Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the Watchmen HBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series....
Mini: Lady Trieu IRL & Will's Pills
November 15, 2019 20:01 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBClay and Grant hopped on the phone (apologies for the audio quality) and recorded a mini pod discussing the deeper backstory of Will's connection to Angela, the history of the real life Lady Trieu historical figure and the parallels to the character on the show, a possible theory for what Trieu is up to and more! Who Pods the Watchmen is a companion podcast for the HBO Watchmen series. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly breakdowns and discussions of the episodes and the world of Watchmen....
S01E04 "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own" Breakdown & Review
November 11, 2019 06:22 - 1 hour - 136 MBEpisode 4 is here! Lady Trieu enters the game, Angela digs deeper, Lord Veidt goes fishing, and Clay and Grant try their hand at improv! Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! 'Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the Watchmen HBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the Watchmen? We do! Featuring Grant Davis and Clay LaPoint on mic and Mike Moody producing from...
Mini: Clones, Hostages, & Space Junk
November 06, 2019 22:10 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBEpisode three was fantastic and left us with a lot to chew over. Grant sits down to talk over some lingering questions and theories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sons of Pale Horse: The Book of Rorschach ALBUM REVIEW
November 05, 2019 06:15 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBWe were caught totally by surprise by the gift of this #WatchmenHBO album by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross arriving at our studio this morning! This is composed by the duo under a fictionalized band pseudonym 'Sons of Pale Horse' as an album already existing in the world of #Watchmen. The albums title, 'The Book of Rorschach', along with the artwork and accompanying materials have a ton of fun and fascinating details about the world of Watchmen. Grant sits down to open up the contents of the a...
S01E03 "She Was Killed by Space Junk" Breakdown & Review
November 04, 2019 05:44 - 1 hour - 113 MBLast week we saw Mothman paparazzi, robot theater, and UFOs! What's in store for us with episode 3 of the HBO Watchmen series? Join us for our LIVE discussion at 10pm CST following the episode this Sunday! Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! 'Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the Watchmen HBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the Watchmen? We do! Featur...
Watchmen S01E03 "She Was Killed by Space Junk" Breakdown & Review
November 04, 2019 05:44 - 1 hour - 113 MBLast week we saw Mothman paparazzi, robot theater, and UFOs! What's in store for us with episode 3 of the HBO Watchmen series? Join us for our LIVE discussion at 10pm CST following the episode this Sunday! Warning: we will be discussing SPOILERS so please go watch the episode first! 'Who Pods the Watchmen?' is a companion podcast to the Watchmen HBO series with weekly reviews breaking down the episodes and deep dive discussions into the comic series. Who Pods the Watchmen? We do! Featur...
Peteypedia & Rorschach Journal Memo EXPLAINED
October 31, 2019 14:43 - 6 minutes - 8.75 MBIf you can't get enough of HBO's new hit series, #Watchmen, you aren't alone. But you are also in luck! Because Watchmen has unveiled Peteypedia, a series of supplemental documents and material that expands upon the storylines and mythology of the world of the show. Who Pods the Watchmen is here to give you a breakdown of what exactly Peteypedia is and to review the first memo of the batch! Let us know you thoughts, theories, and discoveries in the comments below. This video is part of the...
Watchmen (S01E02) ‘Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship'
October 28, 2019 06:10 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBAfter waiting an excruciating week for a new episode, it's finally here! And we are here to discuss it! Episode 02: "Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship". Who Pods the Watchmen is a companion podcast for the HBO Watchmen series. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly breakdowns and discussions of the episodes and the world of Watchmen. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen | @BaronVonGrant | @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Pods Mini: Who is Chief Judd Crawford?
October 27, 2019 20:50 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBWatchmen, the new superhero television show from Damon Lindelof and HBO, is here! And it is full of easter eggs and fascinating details to explore! In this episode, we are taking a deeper look into the characters of Chief Judd Crawford (played by Don Johnson) and if there might be more to him than meets the eye... Let us know you thoughts and theories in the comments. This video is part of the series, 'Who Pods the Watchmen?', a companion podcast to the HBO Watchmen television show. The sh...
Who Pods Mini: Will Reeves, Bass Reeves, & Hooded Justice
October 27, 2019 20:50 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBWatchmen, the new superhero television show from Damon Lindelof and HBO, is here! And it is full of easter eggs and fascinating details to explore! In this episode, we are taking a deeper look into the characters of Will Reeves (played by Louis Gossett Jr.), Bass Reeves, his childhood film hero, and Hooded Justice, one of the first superheroes in the world of Watchmen. Let us know you thoughts and theories in the comments. This video is part of the series, 'Who Pods the Watchmen?', a compa...
Watchmen Premiere (S01E01) ‘It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice’
October 21, 2019 05:28 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBHBO's Watchmen is here! And we're here to break down the series premiere with an in-depth instant take. We also did a LIVE video stream recording. You can check that out over on our Patreon page. Who Pods the Watchmen is a companion podcast for the HBO Watchmen series. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly breakdowns and discussions of the episodes and the world of Watchmen. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen | @BaronVonGrant | @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Pre-Premiere Jitters
October 18, 2019 05:38 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBWe are too excited! The premiere is days away, early screenings have happened and some positive reviews are coming in. There have been some great interviews out there with Lindelof and squad. And we just wanted to sit down, discuss all of it, talk about the approach of this season, and even toss out some early speculations and theories! 🦑🦑🦑🦑🦑 We also did a LIVE video stream recording. You can check that out over on our YouTube page. Who Pods the Watchmen is a companion podcast for the HBO ...
Watchmen Movie Discussion
October 14, 2019 14:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWe are one week away from the debut of the Watchmen tv show on HBO! BUT, we have one last crucial bit of Watchmen media to digest and discuss: the 2009 Watchmen movie by Zack Snyder!! We talk about the film, best moments, the characters that got it right, worst moments, differences from the comic, and we take some listener questions! We also did a LIVE video stream recording. You can check that out over on our YouTube page. Who Pods the Watchmen is a companion podcast for the HBO Watchmen ...
Issue 12: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
October 07, 2019 15:14 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIt is the final issue of the comic series! And we got a big ep for ya! In Issue 12 we see how Ozymandias' plan works out & our heroes all gather for a team meeting. We discuss Clay's seedy attempts to usurp the pod, run through his special category questions, take a special Patreon call, and debate whether or not you can really catch a bullet! wWe also tried out recording this one LIVE on video while celebrating with champagne and M&M's. Wanna check that out? Head on over to our Youtube pag...
Issue 11: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
September 30, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour - 31 MBNite Owl & Rorschach race scooters across Antarctica while Ozy chills in his sweet biodome and drinks with his bros. But then things crank up to 11! In anticipation of HBO's Watchmen series, we are diving into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. Watchmen is written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen Patreon: patreon.com/whopodsthewatchmen Recorded and produced by Mi...
Issue 10: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
September 23, 2019 03:14 - 1 hour - 25.1 MBNite Owl & Rorschach are teaming back up to investigate the cape-killer mystery, Nixon's got the nuclear football, Ozy is a couch potato, and all the pieces are falling into place! In anticipation of HBO's Watchmen series, we are diving into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. Watchmen is written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen Patreon: patreon.com/whopodsthewatch...
Watchmen Season 01 Trailer Discussion
September 20, 2019 04:43 - 59 minutes - 21.5 MBClay hasn't watched any of the trailers for the upcoming show. But after some generous bullying by Grant, he relented and checked out the latest trailer. The guys discuss what is in store with this upcoming show and answer some great listener questions! Who Pods the Watchmen is a companion podcast for the HBO Watchmen series. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly breakdowns and discussions of the episodes and the world of Watchmen. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen | @BaronVonGrant | @MikeMoody Ins...
Issue 9: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
September 16, 2019 06:49 - 1 hour - 35 MBWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we continue to dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. This week we talk about our TOP 8 MOMENTS IN THE COMIC SO FAR, our favorite foods, movies for babies, and Issue 09! Silk Spectre faces the ghosts of her own past and Dr. Manhattan loves Martian geology. Watchmen is written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody I...
Issue 8: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
September 07, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we continue to dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. Clay and Grant discuss the most climactic and violent issue yet with 'Old Ghosts' and things get a bit sidetracked with conversations about pogs! Watchmen is written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyA...
Issue 7: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
August 30, 2019 14:27 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we continue to dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. Clay and Grant disagee a bit on the merits of Issue 7, and maybe they relate too much to the mid-life crisis Dan Dreiberg is going through in, 'A Brother to Dragons', written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @M...
Issue 6: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
August 08, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we continue to dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. Clay and Grant start off thinking Issue 6 is pretty surface level, but they begin to unravel the complexities as they dissect, 'The Abyss Gazes Also', written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyATX Sup...
Issue 5: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
August 01, 2019 19:46 - 1 hour - 26 MBWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we continue to dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. Clay and Grant tackle issue number 5, 'Fearful Symmetry', written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyATX Support us on Patreon today to unlock bonus content. Recorded and produced by Mike Moody and Gr...
Issue 4: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
July 25, 2019 16:36 - 49 minutes - 18.9 MBWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we continue to dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. Friend of the pod,Clay LaPoint joins Grant to discuss issue number 4, written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyATX Support us on Patreon today to unlock bonus content. Recorded and produced by Mike ...
SDCC Trailer Breakdown
July 23, 2019 15:58 - 45 minutes - 13.2 MBThis past weekend during Comic Con a brand new trailer for the upcoming Watchmen television show on HBO was released. It is a whole 3 minutes long. So, naturally, we spend a whole 45 minutes breaking it down, analyzing it, and theorizing! Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyATX Support us on Patreon today to unlock bonus content. Recorded and produced by Mike Moody and Grant Davis at Permanent RCRD, a podcast stu...
Issue 3: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
July 15, 2019 05:01 - 52 minutesWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we continue to dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. This time we're discussing issue number 3, written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyATX Support us on Patreon today to unlock bonus content. Recorded and produced by Mike Moody and Grant Davis at Pe...
Issue 2: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
July 03, 2019 05:10 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWhile we wait for HBO's Watchmen series to premiere, we're digving into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. This time we're discussing issue number 2, written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyATX Support us on Patreon today to unlock bonus content. Recorded and produced by Mike Moody and Grant Davis at Permanen...
Issue 1: Watchmen Comic Breakdown
June 19, 2019 06:10 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBTick tock, tick tock... HBO's Watchmen series is still several months away. While we wait for the series to drop, we dive into the original tome, the Watchmen comic, published in 1986 by DC Comics. This is the first in a series of episodes in which we examine every issue of the Watchmen comic, starting with issue number 1, written by Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVon...
HBO Teaser Trailer Breakdown
June 12, 2019 05:15 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBJoin us for a fun, detailed analysis of the Watchmen teaser trailer HBO released in May. This is the biggest, closest look we've gotten at HBO's Watchmen series so far, and we come up with theories and ideas for who these new characters are, how the original Watchmen characters might fit in, and what kind of story the series will tell in its first season. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @WhoPodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoodyATX Support us on Patre...
Introduction
May 15, 2019 06:16 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to a preview episode of Who Pods The Watchmen?, a weekly podcast in which your hosts Grant Davis (TV podcaster and comics fan) and Mike Moody (recovering TV critic and TV podcaster) discuss HBO's Watchmen. We'll offer a fun but critical look at the new TV series from Damon Lindelof while also diving into the depths of the great tome itself -- the original Watchmen comic by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, and John Higgins. Twitter: @PodsTheWatchmen; @BaronVonGrant; @MikeMoody Instagram: @...