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McSoss Podcast

A weekly podcast hosted by three long time comic book fans. Join Paul, Ian and Matt as they explore the world of comics, film, television and pop culture.

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Episodes

Episode 389: Episode 389: Morgue Peep Show

This week we review the biggest horror movie release of the year, Halloween Kills! Does it live up to the hype? Find out... if you dare!

Nov 01, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 389

Episode 388: Episode 388: Phantasm Copied Star Wars

In this next week of McSosstober, we recap the Sci-fi Valley Con. We also analyze how Phantasm tried to copy Star Wars. And to cap the show, we discuss the beloved 80's classic, Monster Squad.

Oct 26, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 388

Episode 387: Episode 387: Double Dewds

We kick off McSosstober 2021 this year by breaking down the convoluted Halloween timeline. Also covered in this spooky season is 80's video game brawlers, celebrity crushes and the inexplicableness of Phantasm.

Oct 08, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 387

Episode 386: Episode 386: The Bossk of Harry Potter

You've always wanted to know who the analog to Bossk is in the Harry Potter universe. Wonder no more and tune in this week as we reveal that mysterious secret as well as discuss the new anime Disney+ show, Star Wars Visions!

Oct 02, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 386

Episode 385: Episode 385: Erie Comicon Roundup

Welcome new Erie fans! This week we recap our first convention in two years as we discuss our exciting trip to the Erie Comicon. Also, there was a new Hawkeye trailer for the Disney+ show coming this holiday season. Find out if we are energized for it or if we're fatigued for yet another Marvel show.

Sep 25, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 385

Episode 384: Episode 384: Fett Shaming

This week we take a look at the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. What do we think of this multiverse preview? Listen and find out!

Sep 16, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 384

Episode 383: Episode 383: Surprise! Quark Talk!

In this slow news week, we riff about how QuarkXpress still exists, Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox and sleep crying. And that's just some of the random stream of consciousness we discuss this week. This is a funny one, folks! Don't miss it!

Sep 05, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 383

Episode 382: Episode 382: Ghoul's Gruel

We check-in this week with some Whatcha Been Watchin'? Matt saw The Green Knight, Paul finally watched Toy Story 2 and Ian tried out the new Disney+ series, What If...?

Aug 28, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 382

Episode 38: PREVIEW McSoss-PR-38-Castlevania

This is a preview of this week's exclusive Patreon episode. This week Paul and Ian discuss the 4th and final season of Netflix Castlevania.

Aug 12, 20212 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode 380: Numbers and Letters (Black Widow Review)

This week we review Black Widow. Did we find it a glorious return to the theater or a bust? Also, we examine what film franchises are still considered A-tier. Spoiler alert: there aren't many. See if we missed any and let us know on social media!

Aug 09, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 380

Episode 379: Robutler (The Masters of the Universe: Revelation Review)

By the power of McSoss... You've all had a chance to revisit Eternia in Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revelation. So have we! And this week, we review part 1 of the first season. Was it worth the wait to revisit on of our favorite IPs of all time? Or is this series all wet?

Jul 31, 20211 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 379

Episode 377: Cutting Peaches with My Brain

This week we examine movie sequels! But not just any sequels. We are looking at the ones that can be identified as franchise killers. Movies that signaled the beginning of the end (or just the end) of film series! Did you think of the same films as us that spelled the end of beloved film series?

Jul 19, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 377

Episode 376: McSoss Summer Check-In

This week we examine the full Masters of the Universe: Revelation trailer. We also discuss some of the social media blow back. Is it justified or is it fanboys being fanboys? Also, we give a McSoss summer check in with an update on our summertime, air-conditioned TV/movie watching agenda.

Jul 09, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 376

Episode 375: Destro In Progress

McSoss returns to the movies this week! We discuss (and gauge our excitement for) the new trailers for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Halloween Kills. And then we go in the McSoss time machine to summers of years past to look at how summer movies affected our formative years.

Jul 05, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 375

Episode 374: McSoss Revelation

After a short hiatus, McSoss is back! This week we give our thoughts on the Disney+ show, Loki. We also celebrate He-Man's return by discussing the new Masters of the Universe: Revelation trailer. And finally, McSoss is provided a revelation of our own by opening a fan-submitted mystery box. You DO NOT want to miss it!

Jun 28, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 374

McSoss Private Reserve_Episode_36_Console Wars

This week we are making our Patreon exclusive episode FREE for all subscribers to the main feed! In this episode, Paul, Matt, and Ian discuss the Paramount+ documentary The Console Wars as well as the book by the same name. The film is about the 1990s sales race between video game giants Nintendo and Sega in the 16-bit era and the rise and fall of Sega in the home console market.

Jun 11, 202133 min

Episode 373: Croc Dad (The Brand Episode)

This week, we take a look at the new Eternals trailer from Marvel. Then we shift to the essential topic of branding. What brands do we love? Which brands do we irrationally dislike? Why do we feel this way?

Jun 07, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 373

Episode 372: Son of Sandwich

This week, dear listeners, is all about YOU! We asked what you've been watching on television lately and you lets us know. This episode has it all; new shows, vintage shows, crime docuseries, and even some good, ol' YouTube! Don't touch that dial, and keep it HERE for McSoss!

May 23, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 372

Episode 371: Episode 371: National Lampoon's Venom Vacation

This week, we look at the new Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer. Plus, (ahead of the curve as we always are) we discuss AT&T's 3-year ownership of the DC Comics brand and brainstorm possibilities where it could find a new home.

May 17, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 371

Episode 370: Episode 370: Poking Stan Lee's Corpse with a Stick

This week, we take a look at Marvel Studios' recently released sizzle reel of Marvel Celebrates the Movies. Did this clip move our needle in anticipation of the upcoming slate of Marvel films? Or are we fatigued by Marvel's offerings and view this as nothing more than propaganda? Find out! Also, we finally get back to our roots with some comic book talk. Is there anything that would get us to be regular comic book buyers again or is the industry too changed for our tastes? Spoiler alert: there A...

May 10, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 370

Episode 369: Episode 369: Mortal Kombat 69

This week, we take a look at the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection that Paul recently finished. Then we review the entire Disney+ series, Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Was it a worthy successor to WandaVision or are these characters better left on ice? And for round three of this extended episode, we review the new HBO Max film, Mortal Kombat. Find out if we thought it was a flawless victory!

May 02, 20211 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 369

Episode 368: Episode 368: Social Meatia

This week we dig into our favorite devices. What do we use the most? What do we wish we had? What do we hate? Find out this week with a healthy heaping of device-talk! Not to be outdone, we serve up a charcuterie platter of delicious meat-talk! If you love gadgets and meat, there has never been a more perfect episode for you!

Apr 21, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 368

Episode 367: Episode 367: Converse Godzilla

On a very special episode of McSoss this week, we take a look at the concept of separating the art from the artist. Sometimes the creator of something that we cherish turns out to be not such a great person. How do we reconcile that? Don't worry, this episode is still a lot of fun and we even get into discussing our reaction to Kong Vs. Godzilla.

Apr 12, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 367

Episode 366: Aliteration... King

This week we review the first two episodes of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Then we take a look at the softly-rebooted The Suicide Squad trailer. Then we cap off the episode by scratching the surface on what the future of comic books could look like based on some of the rumors of DC licensing out their comics line.

Apr 04, 20211 hr 11 min
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