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We are your fantasy hosts three - Jamie, Cassidy, and Jack - and we take a philosophical and humorous approach to discussing fantasy movies and other media. We are all lifelong scholars, who love to a... more
FAQs about Swords and Satire:How many episodes does Swords and Satire have?The podcast currently has 205 episodes available.
April 25, 2020Episode 33 - LegionThe Satirists do their darndest to pick apart the muddled messages of the religious fantasy film Legion. They ask all the important questions like: Why are all the angels and religious figures White?; Why does the God of this movie hate humans so much?; And what is going to become of the sweet, innocent, country lad Jeep? (We all know who that is from the Christian stories, right? Yeah, of course - the violent protector of baby Jesus - Jeep.) The Satirists also make sure we will get to see adequate representation from the denizens of Hell in their rewrite of this angelic cinematic flop....more1h 8minPlay
April 18, 2020Episode 32 - John CarterThis week the Satirists jump through allegorical hoops as John Carter jumps his way across Barsoom (that’s Mars, folks) and burrows his way into our hearts. The real villains are the men who work behind the scenes, though, who may have a connection to the Illuminati? Listen in to hear their idea for a rewrite of this science fantasy mess, in which the Satirists cast Princess Dejah as the protagonist and imagine the adventures she would have and hijinks she would get into on Jarsoom (that’s Earth, try to keep up)....more1h 15minPlay
April 11, 2020Episode 31 - BrightThis week the Satirists tackle the clumsy messages in the movie Bright, and speculate how the racial, economic, and familial themes of this movie could be fixed to bring this film out of the ridiculous trash heap where it rests. But maybe they just have wand envy? Listen in to hear their reimagining of the story as a serial crime drama show, complete with hackers and a resistance movement!...more1h 8minPlay
April 04, 2020Episode 30 - Viking DestinyThe week the Satirists break down patriarchal ideas regarding gender and familial curses, and wonder what Loki’s true aims are in their discussion of the film, Viking Destiny! If you ever wonder to yourself, Just what is a mace made out of a decapitated head in a spiked cage? Then my friends, you have come to the right place. We also chime in with our ideas for what you can do during the self-quarantine, some are helpful and others ridiculous, but you will need to listen and decide....more1h 7minPlay
March 28, 2020Episode 29 - Dragonheart (2): A New BeginningThis week the Satirists ponder the politics of colorful tunics and dragon farts as they discuss the beautiful train wreck that is Dragonheart: A New Beginning. Tune in to join them in their quest to imagine a better version of this movie, where love, friendship, and diplomacy win the day, but with actual stakes involved....more1h 16minPlay
March 21, 2020Episode 28 - The Dark TowerThis week the Satirists describe the fabric of the multiverse and ponder whether Roland and Jake have what it takes to keep the demonic outsiders at bay in their discussion of the modern fantasy film, The Dark Tower. Listen in to hear their awesome ideas for a sequel, in which the forces for good and the forces for darkness create teams from across the King cinematic universe to go head to head in an epic battle for the fate of the multiverse!...more1h 4minPlay
March 13, 2020Episode 27 - Fire and IceThis week the Satirists spin a chilling tale of war and domination, but not without some fiery resistance, in their discussion of the 1983 film, Fire and Ice. Listen in to hear the fate of the three heroic friends, Larn, Tigra, and Dark Wolf, and to hear the Satirist's thrilling reboot in which the Ice Lord Necron learns the power of friendship and overthrows his evil mother....more1h 8minPlay
March 07, 2020Episode 26 - The Scorpion KingThis week the Satirists are joined again by a special guest, Casey Cannon, who helps the team break down the colonization and misogynistic themes of The Scorpion King, and points out the accidental feminist messages at the end of the film. Tune in to hear the Satirists discuss their spin-off idea, in which the Sorcerer kicks some ass with the Nubian warrior women, while The Rock gets his hair braided back at home....more1h 8minPlay
February 29, 2020Episode 25 - LadyhawkeThis week the Satirists breakdown the 80's fantasy classic, Ladyhawke, and their discussion wouldn't be complete without an exploration of class struggle, true love, and deals with the devil. Tune in to hear about their idea for a spin-off about a movie staring a rogue and a drunken preacher, who create a Home Alone booby-trap scenario!...more1h 14minPlay
February 21, 2020Episode 24 - DragonheartThis week the Satirists ponder inter-species friendships in their discussion of the fantasy classic, Dragonheart, and come to the conclusion that all good dragons should go to heaven. They also envision a time when Neo-Arthurian knights are all-inclusive in their membership, Knights of the Spherical Order unite!...more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about Swords and Satire:How many episodes does Swords and Satire have?The podcast currently has 205 episodes available.