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The Villain Was Right

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Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds view Movies and TV from the villain's perspective and dare to ask if they were really all that bad. Podcast Produced by Andrew Ivimey for The From Superheroes Network.
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114: Moonraker (with Dave Atkinson)

Listen. Sometimes we get it wrong. Sometimes the villain isn’t right. Sometimes we really want to talk about James Bond and space with our friend Dave and we misremember the plot of a super silly movie we haven’t watched since we owned it on VHS. That ‘sometimes’ is ‘this time’. It’s James Bond in Space with special guest Dave Atkinson (@shitshooters)! Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. If you're getting Zoom fatigue spice up your calls with Virtual Game Nights. Comedian Olly Robinson...

Nov 26, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 114

113: 500 Days Of Summer

Exhausted by the emotional labour of being with the insecure and emotionally stunted Tom, Summer summons the courage to strike out on her own. Stepping off the pedestal Tom kept her on she’s finally able to discover the fully formed and complex character she’s always been and maybe, just maybe, find true love. Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. If you're getting Zoom fatigue spice up your calls with Virtual Game Nights. Comedian Olly Robinson hosts live games for your happy hour, conf...

Nov 19, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 113

112: Palm Springs

After being drugged at a wedding and pulled into a cave Roy finds himself reliving the same day over and over. His only hope of escape is to track down and somehow put an end to the man who brought him here – the mysterious Nyles. Can Roy gain the upper hand in this never-ending game of cat and mouse before Nyles draws more innocent victims into this hellish existence? Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube ...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 112

111: Bee Movie

Ken thought he had found the love of his life in Vanessa. But following a chance encounter her behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre all while ignoring Ken’s romantic gestures. Fighting for her affection, Ken spirals into a Kafkaesque nightmare where the value of his life and love are weighed against that of an insect’s. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about y...

Nov 05, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 111

110: Sleepy Hollow (with Ashley Cooper)

When Lady Van Tassel is told to leave by her unscrupulous landlord she hatches a wacky plot to get him back. With the help of her sister, and a long absent childhood friend, she turns the entire town of Sleepy Hollow on its head. With special guest Ashley Cooper (@AshleyVersus) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 29, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 110

109: The Secret of NIMH

Researchers at NIMH laboratories are in a race against time after an experiment gone wrong results in the release of genetically modified creatures into the environment. Having tracked them to a nearby farm the researchers must eradicate the infestation before the ghoulish monstrosities can traumatize an entire generation of children. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn...

Oct 22, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 109

108: The Birds

A deeply disturbed woman tracks a man and his young sister to their home and proceeds to collect personal information about them from the town’s residents. After a daylight break and enter where she leaves a disturbing gift for the girl, it falls to the town’s avian citizens to draw attention to her nefarious behaviour and drive her from the community. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comic...

Oct 15, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 108

107: Casper

Following the death of her father, Carrigan is maliciously willed a condemned building occupied by a trio of violent squatters and their young nephew. Desperate to be done with the property forever she hires an expert to negotiate with them to leave. Little does she realize the so-called expert is a con man whose young daughter is working with the squatters to take her rightful property. Support for this episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Manscaped is the best in men’s below-the-waist groom...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 107

106: Alien(s)

A young mother finds herself in a strange and unforgiving land where she struggles to make a home for her children. When she is confronted by a group of settlers wishing to forcibly remove her family from the land and take it for themselves, she must fight to protect what is hers. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Oct 01, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 106

105: Billy Madison

As a top executive at Madison Hotels, Eric Gordon takes great pride in his work and the company he helped build. But when the president announces his incompetent, inexperienced and possibly brain-damaged son as his successor, Eric pledges to do whatever it takes to safeguard the jobs of his 60,000 employees. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 105

104: Air Bud (with Lexa Graham)

Battling depression, alcoholism and serious inner-ear disorder, Norm Snively has only one friend in the world: his beloved dog Buddy. When a local boy abducts the dog from his own yard, he is forced to turn to the courts to win his friend back, quickly discovering justice was not meant for people like him. With special guest Lexa Graham (@LexaGrammar) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics...

Sep 17, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 104

103: The Old Guard

This incredible tale of genius and persistence follows the team of Copley and Merrick and their pioneering medical research that could save millions. To complete their research they must leave the lab, locate a small population of people with a novel genetic trait, and convince them to join the research at any cost. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 103

102: Sweet Home Alabama (with Mike Carrozza)

A reformed criminal returns home to deal with a pending legal matter but when she runs into her old crew she begins falling back into her old habits. Can she find the strength to leave her hometown and its destructive influences or will her latest crime spree of theft, fraud and violence ruin the new life she has struggled to build. With special guest Mike Carrozza (@mikecarrozza) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcas...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 25 minEp. 102

101: Moana

Te Feti is a nurturing and caring woman content on building a home for her children. But when an arrogant and careless man steals her heart everything she has built falls into ruin. Now she must focus her fiery rage into building a new home and new life atop the ashes of the old. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 101

100: Avengers Endgame

In this special 100th episode Craig and Rebecca revisit one of the first villains they ever defended: Thanos. We discuss what’s changed since we defended him in Infinity War, how Hawkeye is the worst and finally say goodbye to the true villain of the MCU – Tony Stark. Plus, stick around to the end where we get a little sappy. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more abo...

Aug 20, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 100

99: Jaws

When Bruce the shark returns home for the summer he is surprised to find all his shark friends missing. Now he must summon all his courage and venture into the dangerous shallows of Amity Island to solve the mystery of the missing food-chain. Join Bruce on a magical underwater adventure as he tries new things, makes new friends and learns all about compressed gas. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube serie...

Aug 13, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 99

98: Hancock

When her alcoholic and abusive husband is hospitalized with a severe head injury, Mary sees her chance to finally escape her relationship. Fleeing across the country she establishes a new, happy life. But when her ex suddenly returns she must find the strength to fight back and protect her new family from her dangerous past. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more abou...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 98

97: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

While competing in the Eurovision Song Contest, international superstar Alexander Lemtov discovers a phenomenal new talent – Iceland’s Sigrit Ericksdottir. Now he must convince her to abandon her reckless and immature brother so she can finally become the star she was born to be. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Jul 30, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 97

96: Chicago

An overworked prosecutor attempts to bring down two cold-blooded murders seeking to profit from their heinous crimes. In his way is rich, hot-shot lawyer Billy Flynn- a man unafraid to manipulate the press, the jury or to fabricate evidence. Can he use what little resources he has to fight a corrupt system, and bring justice to the city he loves? Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and...

Jul 23, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 96

95: The Princess Diaries

Following the unexpected death of the King the Baron and Baroness finally have the chance to enact the democratic reforms desperately needed by the people of Genovia. But the King’s mother, Queen Renaldi, clings to power by tracking down her disowned granddaughter and manipulating the naïve young girl into taking on the title of princess. Now they must convince the girl to renounce her crown before the Queen can secure her tyrannical dictatorship for another generation. Edited by Andrew Ivimey a...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 95

94: Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

Unable to cope with his troubled home and school life a young boy retreats into his own daydreams where he creates a dystopic, CGI-inspired hellscape to torture his imaginary friends. Now Mr. Electricidad, the boy’s kind and caring teacher, must guide the boy back to reality before the lines between his dreams and the real world are blurred forever. Today's episode brought to you by Hank Green’s new book, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor, available July 7th. This is a sequel and conclusion to his ...

Jul 09, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 94

93: The Mummy (1999)

After a long absence, for killing his girlfriend’s abusive husband, Imhotep returns to the country of his birth to find it a much different place. Seeking to right past wrongs and reunite with the love of his life Imhotep must now contend with a group of British and American imperialists out to plunder his nation’s riches and keep the two lovers apart forever. This episode brought to you by Hero Cosmetics. Pimples always show up at the worst times – before a date, an interview, or any time you w...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 93

92: Tag

Susan and Jerry are about to have the wedding of their dreams. Everything is going as planned until Jerry’s childhood friends show up uninvited and threaten to ruin the big day with their childish games. After his friends clearly demonstrate they don’t care about Jerry or what is important to him, Susan must resort to drastic measures to make sure the wedding goes off without a hitch. This episode brought to you by Hero Cosmetics. Pimples always show up at the worst times – before a date, an int...

Jun 25, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 92

91: The AristoCats (1970)

Edgar, the long-suffering butler of a Parisian aristocrat, is furious when he overhears that his employer’s vast fortune is to be first left to her cats, and then him. In a desperate bid to escape his humiliating servitude Edgar abducts the cats and whisks them away to the country until he can secure the rewards a lifetime of abuse has earned him. This episode brought to you by Hero Cosmetics. Pimples always show up at the worst times – before a date, an interview, or any time you want to show y...

Jun 18, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 91

90: I Am Legend

For as long as anyone can recall, the members of a small community have told the legend of a terrible monster that sneaks into houses while they sleep and drags unsuspecting victims away to be killed. But when a young woman is taken, rather than retreat in fear, the community bands together to track the vile creature back to its lair and mount a dangerous rescue. This episode brought to you by Hero Cosmetics. Pimples always show up at the worst times – before a date, an interview, or any time yo...

Jun 11, 20201 hrEp. 90

89: Smallville Season 1 (featuring Diana McCallum)

After moving to Smallville, Lex Luther sets out to win over the town by revitalizing its economy. But after witnessing strange and unexplainable things, including super-human feats of strength and speed, Lex begins to suspect there is something special about the town and its citizens. His best friend Clark Kent assures him that it’s all in his head leaving Lex unsure whether to trust his senses or the one person in town who doesn’t hate him. With special guest Diana McCallum (@WordsOfDiana) Edit...

Jun 04, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 89

88: The Parent Trap (1998)

After a whirlwind romance Meredith Blake is ready to marry the man of her dreams and become part of his family. But as she gets to know her fiancée’s daughter a terrible secret comes to light: Not only is the young girl an imposter she is also the key to uncovering a lifetime of lies and unimaginable child cruelty. Special thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Podcorn is a marketplace connecting podcasters to amazing podcast sponsorship opportunities such as Host-Read Ads, Interview Seg...

May 28, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 88

87: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Never one to back down from a new challenge, Formula-1 superstar Jean Gerard sets out to become the best driver in the world. Alone in a sometimes-hostile country filled with unfamiliar customs, he must rebuild a winning NASCAR team from the ruins left by his selfish and destructive teammate Ricky Bobby. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

May 21, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 87

86: Sonic The Hedgehog

When a sudden power outage hits the Pacific Northwest Dr. Ivo Robotnik tracks the anomaly down and quickly discovers it is the work of a powerful alien known only as the “Blue Devil”. When the bumbling local authorities fall under the creature’s influence, Robotnik must use his wits to confront them and stop a possible inter-dimensional alien invasion. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comic...

May 14, 202057 minEp. 86

85: My Best Friend's Wedding

Kimberly Wallace is just days away from marrying the man of her dreams when her fiancée’s ex-girlfriend, and current “best friend”, Julianne shows up to ruin the wedding. After Julianne kisses her soon-to-be husband, Kim is forced to reflect on the sacrifices and compromises she has made in the name of her relationship, choose between marrying a man she no longer trusts or being humiliated in front of her friend’s and family. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network....

May 07, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 85
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