This week we're joined by special guest Sam Norton (@SamNortonComedy) to discuss the whimsical comedy classic PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE - a movie where a childish madman travels the country committing felonies in order to retrieve his misplaced bicycle. Plus, the lost art of the gag and Craig gets a healthy dose of whimsy. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and mor...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min
For this month's Audience Choice episode we're talking about the tear-jerking family flick ENCANTO. We're defending an uncle who is a metaphor for mental illness and the severely traumatized family matriarch who could do with some family moving out of her house. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr
This week we're joined by Scott Belford (@the_belf) host of The WalkOff Podcast (@thewalkoffpodcast) to talk about the baseball/math movie MONEYBALL. We're defending the New York Yankees, the coach being micromanaged by management and discussing the influence of money on professional baseball. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choi...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
It's our 350th episode so we're pulling out all the stops and talking about one of the most villain filled movies of all time: THE GODFATHER. We're defending duplicitous heroine dealers, calculating the cost of horses accounting for inflation, advocating for the legalization of drugs and getting to the bottom of why this movie is so popular with men. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTu...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week on the podcast we're joined by Juno nominated comedian Adam Christie (@AdamChristieComedian) to talk about the classic 80s anime AKIRA. We're defending motorcycle-crash-victim turned city destroying psychic, politicians who have managed to rebuild a whole city in 40 years and finding the true villain of the story: The Olympics. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Our supporters on Patreon voted for what movie they wanted us to cover so this week we're talking about the clay-mation delight that is CHICKEN RUN. We're defending business woman and entrepreneur Mrs. Tweedy who through investments in modernization is turning around her idiot husband's struggling egg business. Plus Rebecca gives her tips on making a really killer chicken pie. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more po...
May 22, 2025•59 min
This week on the podcast we're going back to 2005 to talk about the Ryan Reynolds / Amy Smart rom-com JUST FRIENDS. We're defending nerd-turned-hottie Dusty for showing more character growth since high school than our main character and siding with the insane pop star who is forced into a relapse by a careless boyfriend. Plus a big deep dive into the whole "Friend Zone" thing. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, ...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min
To celebrate the release of the sequel, this week we're talking about THE ACCOUNTANT. We're defending a man who is doing financial crimes to provide children with prosthetics, criticizing Ben Affleck's protagonist for being an accountant to the mob and identifying the true villain of the movie - a horribly abusive father that turns his sons into ruthless killing machines. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, artic...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
This week on the podcast we're discussing the 2001 live action cartoon CATS AND DOGS. We're defending the shockingly compelling feline villain, Mr. Tinkles and doing a deep dive into the dog-world order. Plus Craig pretends to know anything about allergies other than having them. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
May 01, 2025•1 hr
It's Audience Choice time so this week we're talking about the iconic Sandra Bullock movie MISS CONGENIALITY. We're defending her boss at the FBI for sidelining her after she gets a co-worker shot, criticizing their awful investigation and making a weak attempt to defend a homicidal former beauty queen. Plus, a surprisingly deep conversation on how feminism means showing up for all women. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more po...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min
This week it's Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt over and over and over again as we talk about EDGE OF TOMORROW. We're defending the time loop creating Mimics - a species whose power of foresight has revealed humans to be a serious galactic problem - and talking about the worst part of living the same day over and over again: cardio. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn m...
Apr 17, 2025•58 min
This week we're talking about the iconically mismatched duo of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in TWINS. We're debating nature vs nurture, defending the criminal enterprise with the best business model and end up scratching our heads at the world's worst middleman. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min
This week on the podcast we're talking about the 2025 Best Picture winner ANORA. We're cataloging the long list of red flags raised by her husband Ivan and arguing that the trio of goons/babysitters forcing her to get a divorce actually have her best interest in mind. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 03, 2025•58 min
This week on the podcast we're covering our MOST requested TV show, the children's cartoon PHINEAS AND FERB. We're siding with the perpetually gas-lit Candace - who really just wants her brothers to be safe - and defending Dr. Doofenshmirtiz whose "evil" plots range from harmless to largely practical. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices....
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min
For this month's Audience Choice episode we're going all the way back to 2002 and talking about the original live action SPIDER-MAN. We're talking about THAT kiss (almost immediately), defending the mentally ill Norman Osborne and agreeing with J. Jonah Jameson that a masked boy swinging through the city like a wrecking ball, leaving his goo everywhere, is in fact a "menace." Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, artic...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 5 min
This week we're joined by special guest Luke Gordon Field from The Beaverton (@TheBeaverton) to talk about THE USUAL SUSPECTS. We talk about the iconic twist and try to piece together what actually happened all to answer the question: Was Keyser Soze really all that bad? Or was he just maintaining order in the chaotic and violent criminal underworld? Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web c...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 338
This week we discuss Disney's very first animated feature SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. We're discussing the still impressive animation, the strangely modern symbolism of the magic mirror and defending the actions of a character literally named "The Evil Queen". Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 337
We're wrapping up our "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" with one of the most iconic romance movies of all time - TITANIC. We're discussing how Rose is an unreliable narrator and defending Billy Zane's character who mostly seems angry that Rose won't get on the !@/&ing lifeboat. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 336
"Kinda Romantic Movie Month" continues with the classic 90's rom-com THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. We're debating which of Mary's obsessive suitors deserves her the least and debating the morality of looking up someone from your past. Plus the whole 'hair-gel' thing. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 335
It's time for the "Audience Choice" portion of "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" - our Patreon supporters voted and so this week we're discussing the Patrick Dempsey led rom-com MADE OF HONOR. We talk about the largely nonsensical spelling of the title, the film's narrow view of gender roles and of course defend Colin - the unquestionably perfect Scottish Duke and liquor baron who has his wedding ruined by a selfish, emotionally immature American. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superhe...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 334
We're kicking off "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" with the highly requested animated movie -THE SWAN PRINCESS. We're defending Rothbart - a soft spoken magician, dedicated to overthrowing a corrupt monarchy, and ripping into one of the most idiotic princes ever to grace the screen. Plus why being turned into a swan wouldn't be all that bad. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and mo...
Feb 06, 2025•57 min•Ep. 333
This week on the podcast we're talking about the 2000's ballet-school drama CENTER STAGE with special guest, and host of 'I Hate It But I Love It' Podcast, Kat Angus (@KatAngus)! We're defending the eyebrow-endowed head of the American Ballet Academy who is honest, upfront and reasonable despite provocations from his cringe-worthy rival and the insane personal drama of his students. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 332
This week on the podcast we're talking about the classic Christopher Guest mockumentary BEST IN SHOW. We're defending unhinged dog show commentators, spouses with wide ranging romantic proclivities and going on a deep dive on humanity's deep-seated but ultimately futile desire to categorize things. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 331
We're joined by special guest John Mostyn (@JMostynComedy) who is here to spread the gospel of PADDINGTON 2. We're discussing the movie's charming, fuzzy and cozy protagonist and defending the out-of-work actor who just wants funding for the arts. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 330
This week on the podcast we're discussing the classic Jim Carrey/ Kate Winslet sci-fi romance(?!?) ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND. We discuss why you probably shouldn't forget your exes, and argue for our two protagonists to never-ever-ever get back together. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 329
We're kicking off the New Year with the classic 90s action flick DEMOLITION MAN. We're talking about how the 21st century's most ruthless criminal is a product of society and a flawed justice system, supporting police accountability and getting into the whole Taco Bell vs. Pizza Hut issue. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 328
It's that weird week between Christmas and New Years where nothing is really happening and so you sit around watching Hilary Duff movies. That's right! This week we're talking about RAISE YOUR VOICE. We're defending her perfectly reasonable father - who does not want his 16 year old daughter to move to LA for a month without any adult supervision mere weeks after her brother died in a car crash - and her romantic/professional rival who works harder and is a better singer. Produced by Andrew Ivim...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 327
It's time for our Audience Choice portion of "Kinda Christmas Movie" month so this week we're talking SCROOGED. We discuss the Bill Murray take on the classic Christmas Carol story and defend the people brought in by a caring boss to help a man in the middle of a mental breakdown. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 326
We continue our Kinda Christmas Movie month with a movie we both swear was set during Christmas but is apparently not - SMALL SOLDIERS! We're defending the Globotech CEO - who wants truth in advertising and takes immediate and full responsibility for his mistakes - and the eponymous small soldier toys who are just doing what they were programmed to do. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 325
We're kicking off Kinda Christmas Movie month with special guest, and "Hallmark" movie expert, Rachel Manson (@rmansella). We're discussing the year's most talked about Holiday flick - HOT FROSTY. We're defending the small town sheriff who is rightly suspicious of the naked vagrant with no confirmable identity, running around with school children claiming to be a snowman. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles,...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 324
