Holding Out for a Hero

By Mike McPeek

I look at the superhero and Sci-fi genres in TV, movies and comic books and talk about what I think of them and how they relate to the world around us.

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How many episodes does Holding Out for a Hero have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Holding Out for a Hero episodes:

March 11, 2023 My Video Introduction
A video where I tell a little about myself and my podcasts
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2min
April 28, 2022 Max Headroom - War - S1E5
Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 4 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "War". I give my commentary on the importance of Elon Musk buying Twitter and the role and responsibility of the news media.
Max Headroom Website
War Website
War episode on TubiTV
Max Headroom DVD
Holding Out for a Hero Website
Bard on the Plains Podcast
Bard on the Playlist
McPeek Podcasting
Mike McPeek's Website
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27min
April 10, 2022 Max Headroom - Security Systems - S1E6
Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 4 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "Security Systems". I evaluate the predictions about tech companies, identity theft, tracking, cashless society and social engineering.
Max Headroom Website
Security Systems Website
Security Systems episode on TubiTV
Max Headroom DVD
Holding Out for a Hero Website
Bard on the Plains Podcast
Bard on the Playlist
McPeek Podcasting
Mike McPeek's Website

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31min
April 03, 2022 Max Headroom - Rakers - S1E2
Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 3 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "Rakers". I evaluate the predictions about hoverboards, video phones, credit cards, space shuttles and extreme sports.
Max Headroom Website
Rakers Website
Rakers episode on TubiTV
Max Headroom DVD
Holding Out for a Hero Website
Bard on the Plains Podcast
Bard on the Playlist
McPeek Podcasting
Mike McPeek's Website

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25min
March 27, 2022 Max Headroom - Body Banks - S1E3
Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 2 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "Body Banks". I evaluate the predictions about organ harvesting, Tv's everywhere, live streaming and small independent broadcasters.
Max Headroom Website
Body Banks Website
Body Banks episode on TubiTv
Max Headroom DVD
Holding Out for a Hero Website
Bard on the Plains Podcast
Bard on the Playlist
McPeek Podcasting
Mike McPeek's Website

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37min
October 03, 2021 Max Headroom - Blipverts - S1E1
I start out a new series looking at the TV show Max Headroom. The first episode is call "Blipverts" and I will be talking advertising, the Internet and artificial intelligence.
Max Headroom Website
Blipvert Episode
SciFiTechTalk Podcast
Max Headroom episode of SciFiTechTalk
Max Headroom DVD
Holding Out for a Hero Website
Bard on the Plains Podcast
Bard on the Playlist
McPeek Podcasting
Mike McPeek's Website

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36min
May 27, 2021 Umbrella Academy -The White Violin - S1E10
The season finale has a smashing ending, literally. And I have an announcement about future episodes.

Max Headroom DVD
Holding Out for a Hero Website
Bard on the Plains Podcast
Bard on the Playlist
McPeek Podcasting
Mike McPeek's Website

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34min
May 25, 2021 Umbrella Academy -Changes - S1E9
The story is coming to an end... or is it?

Holding Out for a Hero Website

Bard on the Plains Podcast

Bard on the Playlist

McPeek Podcasting

Mike McPeek's Website

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30min
May 23, 2021 Holding Out for a Hero Trailer
I tell a little about myself and this podcast
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2min
May 22, 2021 Umbrella Academy -I Heard a Rumor - S1E8
Vanya starts to discover her past, Allison examines her past and Hazel and Agnes hope to make a past together, if the world doesn't end first.

Holding Out for a Hero Website
Bard on the Plains Podcast
Bard on the Playlist
McPeek Podcasting
Mike McPeek's Website

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24min

FAQs about Holding Out for a Hero:

How many episodes does Holding Out for a Hero have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.