Talk From Superheroes

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What's Talk From Superheroes about?

Comedians Andrew Ivimey and Diana McCallum break down a different superhero movie or TV show every week, hilariously highlighting everything you never noticed in your favorite franchises.

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Talk From Superheroes episodes:

05.06.2024
434: The Fall Guy
This week we're talking about the unsung heroes of cinema in The Fall Guy. We talk about whether stunt people can fight in real life, Emily Blunt having chemistry with everyone, the joy of collaboration, the essence of Ryan Gosling,...
04.29.2024
433: Planet Of The Apes (1968)
Get your hands off this podcast you damn dirty ape, we're talking about 1968's Planet Of The Apes. We get into the interesting visuals, the metaphor that ape society represents, unscientific astronauts, and a love of nets. This episode is...
04.22.2024
432: X-Men 97
Prepare for the opening theme of a generation, this week we're talking about episodes 1-6 of X-Men '97. We try to separate any nostalgia and talk about the pacing, the soap opera drama, brilliant misleads, background Wolverine, and perfect lines....
04.15.2024
431: Fallout
We're talking about the new TV series based on the video game series, it's Fallout. We discuss side quests in TV form, ghoulish performances, cartoon violence, what was anyone's plan, and how we feel about the dog. This episode is...
04.08.2024
430: King Kong (2005)
He's not fighting Godzilla this time, he's returning to his roots of kidnapping pretty women and running up the Empire State Building, it's 2005's King Kong. We talk about the weird amount of depression era New York, did beauty kill...
04.01.2024
429: Godzilla X Kong The New Empire
The boys are back in town, and they're huuuuuge! We're talking about Godzilla X Kong this week and break down how this is a family movie, a new addition that makes the ensemble work, how Godzilla is both a cat...
03.25.2024
428: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
No matter what we feel about this movie, we can all agree that busting makes us feel good. This week we're talking about the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters franchise. We unpack a huge cast, Ray's inappropriate encounters with ghosts,...
03.18.2024
427: Poltergeist (1982)
This week we're talking about the classic film Poltergeist. We talk about the Hollywood myths and rumors around this movie, what these ghosts actually want, remembering the cemetery wrong, and ponder life in the 80's. Looking for a tee with...
03.11.2024
426: The Walking Dead The Ones Who Live
This week it feels like 2016 again because Michonne and Rick are back together. We're talking about The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live episodes 1-3. We get into the terrible character that ties it all together, great performances, if...
03.04.2024
425: Dune Part Two
It's time to get sandy again and talk about Dune Part Two. We discuss how beautiful it all is, heel turns, black and white worlds, a rare restrained Walken, and what the hell the Bene Gesserit's plan is.
02.26.2024
424: Arrival
This week we're building up to the release of Dune Part Two and talking about some of the other work of director Denis Villeneuve with Arrival. We talk about the definition of supporting actor, similar directors, play a game of...
02.19.2024
423: Madame Web
This week we're talking about the absolutely wild ride that is Madame Web. We consult a thesaurus to work out just how bad this film is, talk about severe ADR, Pepsi product placement, its treatment of women, and how how...
02.12.2024
422: Bad Times At The El Royale
This week we're talking about an ensemble movie with a stacked cast in Bad Times At The El Royale. We talk about the beautiful aesthetics, killing narrators, every character having a great moment, and if Hemsworth pulls it off. This...
02.05.2024
421: Argylle
This week we're talking about the new Matthew Vaughn spy thriller, Argylle. We get into the meta conversation of a cinematic dramatization of a book within a movie, incredible action that feels fresh, receiving no edits on your book, human...
01.29.2024
420: Stardust
This week we're looking at the early work from director Matthew Vaughn with Stardust. We talk about a literally forgettable performance, weak walls, Michelle Pfeiffer always gets it, and the casting that just doesn't work. Looking for a tee with...
01.22.2024
419: Escape From New York
This week we're talking about the terrible year that 1997 could have been in Escape From New York. We break down the story that happens off screen, a truly neutral hero, car chandeliers, and a support character who makes some...
01.15.2024
418: Echo
We're talking about the first season of the Marvel Spotlight series Echo. We talk about what the Marvel Spotlight means, fleshed out family, cool ancestors, great action, what this show didn't need, and kicking butt with no powers. This episode...
01.08.2024
417: Rebel Moon Part One - A Child Of Fire
This week Zack Snyder is back on his slow mo, we're talking about Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child Of Fire. We discuss the evolution of Snyder, an old script, the power of the Bloodaxe, and a glass of...
01.01.2024
416: What If... (Season 2)
Let's ponder the question again because this week we're talking about Season 2 of What If. We talk about who the center/heart of the multiverse is, Marvel playing the hits, a Captain's true love, and female characters crushing it.
12.25.2023
415: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom
We're talking about the sequel and final DCEU movie, it's Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom this week on the pod. We get into surprise comedic turns, absolute badasses, wet vs dry vfx, volcano lairs, and stronger comic book vibes. This...
12.18.2023
414: Godzilla Minus One
He's back, our big (short) king, it's Godzilla Minus One this week on the podcast. We talk about a war movie that a Kaiju happens to be in, the consequences of choosing violence, what to fight for, and the most...
12.11.2023
413: Doctor Who (2023 Specials)
This week we're talking about the three 60th anniversary specials for Doctor Who. We talk about the return of Tennant and Tate, a modern Who, lost audio, villains having fun, and the Fast and Furious. Looking for a tee with...
12.04.2023
412: The Hunger Games (with Nile Seguin)
This week we're talking about the original Hunger Games and we're joined by guest, comedian and host of Comedians In Dungeons Getting Dragons it's Nile Séguin. We talk about team Gale vs team Peeta, good YA, subtle acting, how any...
11.27.2023
411: The Hunger Games The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes
This week we're talking about the prequel to the popular Hunger Games franchise, it's The Hunger Games The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes. We talk about how much something should be a musical when it isn't a musical, neck bottles,...
11.20.2023
410: Loki (Season 2)
This week we're talking about the entirety of Loki season 2. We talk about an unforgettable friendship, forgotten female characters, and if a Loki story needs to cover the films. This episode brought to you in part by NordVPN. NordVPN...
11.13.2023
409: The Marvels
This week we're talking about The Marvels. We talk about break out stars, previously on's, having fun and what constitutes music. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover...
11.06.2023
408: Crimson Peak
This week we're transitioning from the spooks of October, into a Hiddleston November and we're talking about Crimson Peak. A movie that asks the question, what if a love story had ghosts, but also the ghosts are largely irrelevent and...
10.30.2023
407: Event Horizon (with Andrew Barr)
We've got more spooks and scares with an episode from interdimensional hell, it's Event Horizon with guest, comedian Andrew Barr. We talk about astronauts that are competent but could be smarter, how this is the scariest version of hell, casting...
10.23.2023
406: Freddy Vs Jason (with Ryan Belleville)
This week on the pod it's the battle of Freddy vs Jason. We're joined by actor and comedian Ryan Belleville (www.ryanbelleville.com) to talk about Freddy's lack of kills, the best possible police conspiracy, and the gentrification of Camp Crystal Lake....
10.16.2023
405: The Thing (1982)
SPOOKS AND SCARES! It's October and we're getting in the spirit this week talking about The Thing. We talk about a world that moves without the main character, great practical effects, a potential hive mind, and hotly debate the most...
10.09.2023
404: Ahsoka
This week on the podcast we're talking about season one of Ahsoka. We breakdown if it's fair to call this show Ahsoka or if it's live action Rebels, discuss beautiful aesthetics, up and down performances, and not asking questions about...
10.02.2023
403: The Creator
This week on the podcast we're talking about The Creator. We discuss this being a great looking film without much to say, and how that might be fine, ask why the moon is involved, and also monkeys are part of...
09.25.2023
402: The Walking Dead Daryl Dixon
This week on the pod we're talking about the first 2 episodes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. We start with a careful spoiler free review about what this show reminds us of, then get into good looks, forced English,...
09.18.2023
401: The Wheel Of Time Season 2
This week on the podcast we're talking about Season 2 (Episodes 1-5) of The Wheel Of Time. We talk about splitting up the group, prophecies, general bad dudes, new Matt, and can a bad boy be fixed? This episode brought...
09.11.2023
400: Ready Player One
This week we're continuing our theme of movies about playing video games and it's Ready Player One. A much criticized movie when it was released but was that criticism deserved (yes). We get into the difference between pastiche and bland...
09.04.2023
399: The Wizard (1989)
This week we're hopping in the way back machine and going back to 1989's The Wizard. We talk about how Nintendo sponsored a dark indy movie, Christian Slater dripping charisma, a weirdly progressive family, and how nobody needs the money....
08.28.2023
398: Gran Turismo
This week we're talking about a movie based on true events, it's Gran Turismo. We talk about it having rare movie pacing, surprising acting ability, perfect sound design, and how we're car people who definitely know about brake glazing, don't...
08.21.2023
397: Blue Beetle
This week on the pod we're talking about the new DC release Blue Beetle. We talk about the color palette of the ads vs the movie, when actors have no idea what's happening, great inner dialogue, and wanting more Jaime....
08.14.2023
396: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
This week we're heading back to 1990 to talk about the original live action TMNT. We talk about giant foam suits, impressive stunt people, disagree on pacing, and how Casey Jones is a full on psycho who has definitely killed...
08.07.2023
395: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem
The Turtles are back from the sewers with a fresh new vibe, this week we're talking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem. We talk about the iconic visuals of the turtles, finding your family, voice-acting we've never heard before, helping...
07.31.2023
394: Star Trek Strange New Worlds (Season 2)
Are the new worlds strange? We find out because this week we're talking about episodes 1-8 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, season 2. We talk about super soldiers, moral dilemmas, cooking, crossovers, being cute, and what romances we're rooting...
07.24.2023
393: Barbie
This week on the podcast we're talking about the one who is everything, it's Barbie. We get into a lot of talk about vibes, incredible design work, fun set energy, multiple themes, and maybe reality is just messy. Looking for...
07.17.2023
392: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1
This week we're taking about the new first half of the beginning of the end. It's Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. We talk about new charismatic leads, less charismatic leads, being a fast and furious movie, getting gaslit by...
07.10.2023
391: Mission Impossible 3 (with Luke Gordon Field)
This week we're talking about J.J. Abrams's feature film directorial debut, Mission Impossible 3. We're joined by editor-in-chief of The Beaverton Luke Gordon Field to talk about a villain that pops, charming dialogue, incredible effects, starting in medias res, and...
07.03.2023
390: Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny
This week we're talking about the man with too many jobs, it's archeologist/professor/adventurer Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny. We talk about de-aged faces, high death counts, likeability, and loosely planned auctions.
06.26.2023
389: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (with Tracy Hamilton)
This week we're joined by guest comedian Tracy Hamilton to talk about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We talk about severe daddy issues, basing your whole look on a person you met once, blowing up a 700 year old...
06.19.2023
388: The Flash
This week we're talking about the movie that for awhile we flat out thought wasn't real and would never happen, it's The Flash. We talk about the speed force looking amazing, a new multiverse metaphor, getting hot about AI, and...
06.12.2023
387: IT
This week we're talking about 2017's IT: Chapter One. We discuss which fears are the scariest, having nothing in common with your friends, is fake blood real, and how this town should be looking for a serial killer.
06.05.2023
386: Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse
This week we're talking about so many Spider-peoples, it's Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. We talk about our favourite multiversal spider, Gwen's story, bold animation choices, and the importance of being a Captain. Your host and friend Andrew Ivimey is going...
05.29.2023
385: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
This week we're talking about the Lord and Miller animated great Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. We talk about face actors doing voice, the economy of storytelling and joke-telling, getting too mean, animated moms and whether we would eat...

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Talk From Superheroes episodes:

434: The Fall Guy

433: Planet Of The Apes (1968)

432: X-Men 97

431: Fallout

430: King Kong (2005)

429: Godzilla X Kong The New Empire

428: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire

427: Poltergeist (1982)

426: The Walking Dead The Ones Who Live

425: Dune Part Two

424: Arrival

423: Madame Web

422: Bad Times At The El Royale

421: Argylle

420: Stardust

419: Escape From New York

418: Echo

417: Rebel Moon Part One - A Child Of Fire

416: What If... (Season 2)

415: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom

414: Godzilla Minus One

413: Doctor Who (2023 Specials)

412: The Hunger Games (with Nile Seguin)

411: The Hunger Games The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes

410: Loki (Season 2)

409: The Marvels

408: Crimson Peak

407: Event Horizon (with Andrew Barr)

406: Freddy Vs Jason (with Ryan Belleville)

405: The Thing (1982)

404: Ahsoka

403: The Creator

402: The Walking Dead Daryl Dixon

401: The Wheel Of Time Season 2

400: Ready Player One

399: The Wizard (1989)

398: Gran Turismo

397: Blue Beetle

396: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

395: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem

394: Star Trek Strange New Worlds (Season 2)

393: Barbie

392: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1

391: Mission Impossible 3 (with Luke Gordon Field)

390: Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny

389: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (with Tracy Hamilton)

388: The Flash

387: IT

386: Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse

385: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs