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Pod Wars

Pod Wars is a podcast that dissects Star Wars, Marvel, and geeky media, while introducing you to created works that interest us.
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Episodes

Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared

Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared is a YouTube series that is made to look like a children’s puppet show full of life lessons, BUT this “kids TV show” has a deeper, darker meaning. Each episode seems to end on a random note of absurdity, when in reality the creators are trying to reveal the hard truths of Hollywood and kids television...

Feb 22, 201937 min

Villains

We talk about our favorite villains from the Marvel and DC universe. Of course we end up talking on Star Wars and debate if Kylo Ren is a good villain.

Feb 12, 201948 min

Rogue One (Part 1) SW #14

On this Star Wars episode we talk about Rogue One, which in our opinion is one of the best Star Wars films made. With all the throwbacks to the original trilogy and references to the SW expanded universe this movie is hard not to love! In part one of our breakdown we describe our first experiences seeing the film and the impact character development has on good story telling. At the end of the episode we talk on some recent Star Wars Episode 9 drama. We hope you enjoy this Star Wars installment ...

Jan 23, 201952 min

Music vs. Culture - Guest Host: Daniel Poppie

Has modern culture influenced the music being produced today? Is it good or bad or both for the industry? Dan and I talk about iconic bands from before the 2000s and debate whether or not current music stands out - in sound and message - from its predecessors. We also discuss the positive and negative affects the internet has made for artists. You can find Dan’s podcast “How to Write Good” on iTunes and Spreaker and by clicking this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-write-good/id12...

Jan 18, 201954 min

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

It comes as no surprise that this film just won a golden globe. Evan, Gary, and Justus deliver a full review on “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and explain why this is the best Spider-Man movie yet!

Jan 07, 201957 min

Star Wars Ep #13: SOLO Part 2

This week we're wrapping up our discussion on "SOLO: A Star Wars Story". There's much to love about this film, like the Millennium Falcon, the Kessel Run, and Lando. We also wrap up the episode explaining the repercussions The Last Jedi had on SOLO and the future of the Star Wars franchise. Join us for an hour of entertainment on POD WARS!

Dec 26, 20181 hr

Star Wars Ep #12: SOLO Part 1

Han, Chewwy, and Lando gang up again for the origin of story of Han Solo! We discuss the performance of Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover as they play iconic Star Wars characters and talk about the enjoyable moments from this film.

Dec 18, 201844 min

Spongebob, Disney Plus, & Star Wars Battlefront 2

Disney has announced that their new online streaming service will be called "Disney Plus"; and along with it they've released a long list of new Marvel/Star Wars TV shows. And in the wake of the recent news of Stephen Hillenburg's death, we recollect on our favorite childhood show "SpongeBob SquarePants". We talk about all the current pop-culture news this week on POD WARS!

Dec 04, 201850 min

The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

It's that time of the year again... When George Lucas and his followers try to forget about the meme that is The Star Wars Holiday Special. Released by CBS on November 17, 1978, the holiday special was a tale of Chewbacca trying to make it home in time to celebrate the Wookie holiday "Life Day". The TV special - aimed to bring in tons of revenue and excitement for the Star Wars franchise - turned into a major embarrassment after an hour and a half of monotonous television performed in a variety ...

Nov 27, 201849 min

Star Wars Ep #10 - Revenge of the Sith (Part 2)

This week we're wrapping up the discussion on one of our favorite Star Wars films - Revenge of the Sith. We talk about the sad betrayal of the Jedi, two of the most epic lightsaber battles of all time, Darth Vader's armor, and debate whether the Emperor is so powerful or the Jedi are so flawed.

Nov 21, 201847 min

Stan Lee Remembered

The late Stan Lee was the creator of many of our childhood heroes, such as Spider-Man, Thor, the Hulk, and the X-Men. On this episode we remember our favorite Stan Lee moments and the times we were personally stirred by his creations. We hope you join us for this special tribute episode.

Nov 14, 201842 min

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Part 1) - SW #9

Star Wars Episode III is undoubtedly the best Star Wars film out of the prequels, so we talk about reasons why we love the third installment. We revisit the Wookie home world of Kashyyyk and ask the question "What is the balance of the force?" COMIC OF THE WEEK and much, much more!

Nov 01, 201853 min

Spider-Man on PS4, GameCube Nostalgia, and Skate 2

Gary and Justus tell me about their favorite nostalgic video games such as Gears of War, Crash Bandicoot, and Halo 3. Gary and I argue that it's time for zombie video games to die, and Justus gives us a rundown of the new Spider-Man game. Also could this be our first explicit podcast?!?

Oct 24, 201856 min

SW Ep #8 - Attack of the Clones Part 2

Join the guys as they wrap up their round table discussion of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. We talk on Anakin's dark side, the return of Qui-Gon Jinn, and Yoda's power despite his failures. And as always, stick around for "Comic of the Week" - only found here on Pod Wars!

Oct 16, 201847 min

VENOM Movie Review

Join Evan, Gary, and Justus for a round table discussion about the new SONY film VEMON. We talk on what we liked, disliked, easter eggs, and speculate about future VEMOM films. Intro/outro music credit: "Maximum Carnage Meets Metal" by 331Erock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WI8GCnjIi4

Oct 06, 201845 min

Star Wars Episode #6

Is Empire Strikes Back the best Star Wars movie? Gary and I talk about our favorite Star Wars movies and why we love them so much.

Sep 19, 201845 min

Star Wars Episode #5

Lando coming back to Episode 9! And Mark Hamill reprising his role as Luke Skywalker!?! I talk Star Wars news with Justus - the man who brings you COMIC OF THE WEEK

Sep 05, 201839 min

Star Wars Ep. #3: The Phantom Menace Pt. 1

Join Evan, Justus and Gary for another SPICY Star Wars podcast. We walk chronologically through the first half of TPM and dissect its content. And you won't want to miss this week's segment of COMIC OF THE WEEK!

Aug 07, 201843 min

In Studio Interview: Daniel Poppie

My friend Daniel Poppie joins me to talk about his self-published book "The Ninth Hour", the origin of the IPA, and why people write books & music. You can find Dan at www.danielpoppie.com and purchase his book on Amazon.com!

Jul 31, 201834 min

Rick and Morty Worldview

Join Evan, Matt, and Parker as they discuss the TV show Rick and Morty and learn about the worldview "cosmicism" and its influence on the series.

Jul 17, 201830 min

Star Wars Episode #1

Justus joins me to discuss his favorite Star Wars moives / comic books / TV series and gives helpful tips to convention goers. Join us for this nerdy kick off to the Pod Wars podcast!

Jul 15, 201822 min
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