Darkseid of the Moon

Podcast series from MDK Productions where a couple of zeroes talk about your favourite heroes, we break down what makes heroes memorable, and what place they and their rogues gallery hold in cinema. What influences they have had on the genre and did they stay true to the source material.

We'll be digging deep on the expansion of the universes, and how that has affected the genre, but we won't be stopping there, we'll also take a look at heroes from other mediums and genres to see how they stack up, because remember not all heroes wear capes.

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Episodes

Pair of Rankers 4 - Over-Rated Actors - Chewing Up the Scenery

Noel and Vinnie return and, this time their hit-lists are filled with the name's of their top 5 Over-Rated Actors.

Mar 02, 2022•27 min

Peacemaker - (2022) - One Shot - Episode 24 - There's No Wrong Time to Rock

Noel and Vinnie make peace with John Cena, and his manic entourage for this HBO Max series, they talk about what makes it so unique, and how James Gunn's love for everything weird shines through in this bizzare property.

Feb 28, 2022•35 min

The Suicide Squad - (2021) - One Shot - Episode 23 - Nom! Nom!

Vinnie and Noel go on a suicide mission with James Gunn and his bonkers take on this villainous DC property. They talk about the action, the gore, and the squad itself, and how Gunn brings depth to otherwise shallow characters.

Feb 28, 2022•38 min

Talking Points 6 w/ Baish Benford - Joe Rogan Controversy

Vinnie and Noel sit down with MDK regular Baish Benford (Return of the Critics), they take a peek at the frenzy surrounding the world's biggest podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, and it's iconic host.

Feb 23, 2022•52 min

Hawkeye w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 22 - Never Meet Your Hereos

Noel and Vinnie welcome Will Johnson back for another sit down, this time they train their sights on the MCU Disney+ series, Hawkeye, they talk about the tone, and the varied character arcs, how they were handled, and ultimately the passing of the torch from Clint to Kate.

Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min

Eternals w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 21 - Do Not become Attached to this Planet

Vinnie and Noel welcome Will Johnson back for this episode, where they talk about one of the MCU's most divisive movies for years, and they speak to why they think that is the case.

Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min

Pair of Rankers 3 - Top 5 Horror Movie Weapons - Slayers be Slaying!

Vinnie and Noel sit down with Baish Benford for this episode, they get their weapons at the ready, and weigh up what makes a weapon not just scary, or deadly but truly iconic, and offer us up examples they think exemplifies the use of the weapon the best.

Feb 18, 2022•57 min

Talking Points 5 - Foreign Language Mainstream

Noel and Vinnie ask the question has foreign language content become more mainstream in recent memory, and if so, what are the benefits that are to be had from exposure to different styles of creativity from all around the world, and what has been behind this recent explosion in popularity.

Feb 17, 2022•34 min

MDK Presents - Episode 8 - Brandon Zakkai - I-12

Vinnie and Noel welcome one of the Iraqi-12 to the studio for this episode, they sit down with Brandon Zakkai, and talk about what inspired him to become a comedian, also about the changing landscape in the comedy world.

Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min

Pair of Rankers 2 - Top 5 Superhero Releases 2021 - With Great Power, Comes Great Rankability

Noel and Vinnie take a look back over last year's superhero releases, they pick their top 5 from the bunch, and give their reasons for their choices.

Jan 28, 2022•44 min

Avengers Assemble w/Baish Benford & Roman Sandquist - (2012) - Episode 20 - We Still Believe in Superheros

Vinnie and Noel assemble Baish Benford (Return of the Critics) & Roman Sandquist (Mr. Goodbeer Podcast) for the final episode of their MCU Phase One series, they tell us whether or not they think Avengers lived up to expectations, and how the success of the MCU has had a far reaching impact on the movie industry as a whole.

Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 55 min

Captain America: The First Avenger w/Don Shanahan - (2011) - Episode 19 - I Can Do This All Day

Vinnie and Noel get Don back for the penultimate episode of the Darkseid Phase One series. They go all the way back to 1945 to thaw out a star spangled man, they talk about the film's particular style and tone, and how it was a brave move for Marvel, and if it was the right call or not.

Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 38 min

Talking Points 4 w/ Don Shanahan - DCEU Cancelled?

Noel and Vinnie get The Don, Don Shanahan back to discuss the recent rumours surrounding the reported complete ret-con of the DCEU and all it's associated properties.

Jan 21, 2022•30 min

MDK Presents - Episode 7 - Craig Reynolds & Cameron Macaulay - Rebecca's Boyfriend

Vinnie and Noel complete their trilogy in the build up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival by welcoming Craig Reynolds and Cameron Macauley on, the director and star of the dramedy Rebecca's Boyfriend. They ask them both about their inspirations, and how the process of making their first feature went, and what they've learned from the process.

Jan 20, 2022•39 min

Thor w/Baish Benford - (2011) - Episode 18 - Whosoever Be Worthy, Shall Possess The Power Of Thor

Vinnie and Noel get Baish Benford from the Return of the Critics back in the studio for this one, they go to Asgard and back again to find out if Thor be worthy of it's place as a MCU forebearer.

Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 20 min

MDK Presents - Episode 6 - Michael MacBroom - Welcome to Northern Ireland

Noel and Vinnie continue their build up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, welcoming Michael MacBroom, the director of Northern Irish comedy, Welcome to Northern Ireland. They ask him about how the film came to fruition, and speak to him about his particular style of filmmaking.

Jan 13, 2022•39 min

MDK Presents - Episode 5 - Adam William Cahill - Follow the Dead

Vinnie and Noel continue their build-up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, welcoming the director of zom-com Follow the Dead, Adam William Cahill for this episode, they ask him about the challenges of indy filmmaker, and what inspired him to make a zombie film as his first feature.

Jan 12, 2022•41 min

Talking Points 3 w/Baish Benford - Post Apocalyptic World - The End Is Nigh!

Vinnie and Noel bring back Baish Benford from the Return of the Critics to run the rule over this week's Talking Point, setting their sights on the proliferation of apocalyptic movies pre & post pandemic, and speak about if fans of these types of movies are better prepared for the end times.

Jan 07, 2022•29 min

MDK Presents - Episode 4 - Larry Hankin - Escape from Hankatraz

Noel and Vinnie welcome Larry Hankin (Escape from Alcatraz, Friends & Breaking Bad) for this episode, they sit down and chat with him about his amazing career, and ask him what it's like going from living in a van to acting with Clint Eastwood.

Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 19 min

Iron Man 2 w/Will Johnson - (2010) - Episode 17 - I Want My Bird

Vinnie and Noel welcome Will Johnson back to break down this Iron Man sequel, talking about how it matches up against its predecessor and how important it was in terms of MCU follow-ups as the universe expanded.

Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 39 min

Talking Points 2 - Guns on Set - Weapons Hot

Vinnie and Noel take a look at the controversy surrounding gun deaths on set, in particular, they run the rule over the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza by Alec Baldwin whilst filming the western Rust, also Dwayne Johnson's stance in reference to firearms on Seven Bucks productions in light of recent events.

Dec 17, 2021•36 min

MDK Presents - Episode 3 - Marc Sheffler - The Last Yid on the Left

Noel and Vinnie sit down with Marc Sheffler, star from The Last House on the Left, and renowned stand up comedian (El Yid), and sitcom writer (Charles in Charge). They ask him what it was like working with Wes Craven & how the trajectory of his career was influenced by many happy accidents.

Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min

The Incredible Hulk w/Cinephile Hissyfit - (2008) - Episode 16 - Hulk Smash!

Noel is MIA, so Vinnie brings in some reinforcements for this one, Don Shanahan & Will Johnson from the Cinephile Hissyfit podcast join him in breaking down the much maligned Marvel monster mash, and speak about its importance in shaping not just the MCU but also the studio system in which it now operates under.

Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 37 min

Talking Points 1 w/Will Johnson - Tax Break Chainsaw Massacre

Noel and Vinnie welcome Will Johnson back for this new segment, cooked up by the man in the back Karl Mac, they give their views on one Talking Point from the news, starting off with the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre coming to Netflix next year.

Dec 10, 2021•30 min

MDK Presents - Episode 2 - Stephen Byrne - The Waterford Film Festival

Finishing up our coverage of the Waterford Film Festival, Vinnie flys solo for this sit down with festival founder Stephen Byrne to go through this year's show and a little bit of the background of the event itself and the ever changing landscape in the festival world post-pandemic.

Dec 01, 2021•59 min

Iron Man w/Ben Galley - (2008) - Episode 15 - I Am Iron Man!

Vinnie and Noel welcome best selling fantasy author Ben Galley (The Written, The Scalussen Chronicles) to join them back at the start of the MCU with this brand new Phase One series, they breakdown Iron Man and speak about its importance to the history of the expanded universe we all know and love today.

Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 28 min

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