This week on the podcast we're discussing Robin Williams' turn as the "absent minded professor" in the 1997 family film FLUBBER. We're rooting for romantic rivals who don't forget their own wedding, defending scientists who can actually commercialize important breakthroughs and criticizing the professor's sloppy and dangerous methodology. Plus Craig gets into the "Flubber" of it all. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcast...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 323
This week we're joined by author of SEX LIVES OF SUPERHEROES Diana McCallum (@PicsofDiana) to talk about the HBO series THE PENGUIN. We discuss the amazing performances, the absence and ineffectiveness of Batman, and debate whether the villain of a villain is a villain. SEX LIVES OF SUPERHEROES is available now wherever you get your books. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and ...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 323
This week on the podcast we're joined by comedian Joey Elias (@joeyeliasofficial)- the man who played "Library Security Guard" in THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. We're defending the climate for taking necessary corrective action, Vice Presidents for priortizing meeting with FEMA and we hear a first hand defence about not letting dogs into the library. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, ...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 321
This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Hannah Veldhoen (@hannah.veldhoen) from the "Menty Breaky" podcast to discuss the childhood classic ANASTASIA. We're defending the historically vilified Rasputin in his quest to deal with an entitled imposter. Plus we discuss how the Russian revolution was a little more serious than "a spark of unhappiness". Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube s...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 320
We're wrapping up Kinda Scary Movie month with the Kate Hudson led, 2005 thriller THE SKELETON KEY. We're defending the body swapping voodoo practitioners who have serviced their community for decades and discussing the ethics of flirting in immortal long-term relationships. 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/adchoic...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 319
Kinda Scary Movie Month continues with special guest Hunter Collins (@HunterComedy) who joins us to talk about ABIGAIL. We're defending the titutal child-vampire/ballerina for preying on the career criminals who abducted a child. Plus a deep discussion on whether we prefer solids or liquids. Check out Hunter's new sketch comedy album MONSTER ORGY available now. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube se...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 318
"Kinda Scary Movie Month" continues with our Audience Choice episode- the 1998 Disney Channel movie HALLOWEENTOWN. We're supporting a grandmother's right to spoil her grandchildren and defending the popular, anti-segregationist Mayor of the titular town, who wants to end his people's banishment from the real world. 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 yo...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 317
Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) from the But Make It Scary Podcast (@butmakeitscary) to talk about the 2006 Nic Cage film THE WICKER MAN. We're defending a whole island of women who are saving the bees by tricking the world's worst detective. 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 megapho...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 316
We’re defending the practical minded General keeping the last of humanity alive and answering the question on everyone’s minds: what would it take for you to fall in love with a rotting corpse? 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
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 315
Rebecca and Craig talk about the classic collegiate comedy ANIMAL HOUSE. We’re doing a comprehensive run down on the Delta frat’s numerous crimes - some of which can be considered domestic terrorism- and defending Dean Wormer who rightly wants them kicked off campus. 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
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 314
Craig and Rebecca welcome you back to school with the 2011 Cameron Diaz comedy BAD TEACHER. We're defending the objectively kind and competent Amy Squirrel - a woman with legitimate concerns about her colleagues' behaviour, substance abuse problems and teaching methods. 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
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 313
Rebecca and Craig are joined by special guest Sarah Ashby (@Sarahnashby) to discuss seasons 4-6 of the iconic 2000s TV show. We're defending Emily and Richard, love interests, and going to town on the town of Stars Hollow all to figure out who is the most villainous of the eponymous Gilmore Girls. 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. Vis...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 312
We're discussing the 2023 Disney animated movie WISH. We're defending the sorcerer-king Magnifico - a man who has created a safe and secure place for the world's refugees, while single handedly dealing with the moral and logistical quagmire that is granting wishes. Plus, we expose the mischief causing "Star" as the chaos-demon they are. 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...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 311
It's Audience Choice time! Our Patrons voted and so this week we're talking about DEEP BLUE SEA. We're defending super-intelligent genetically engineered sharks who just want to be free AND the ambitious medical researcher who created them. Sharks are gonna shark. 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
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 310
Craig and Rebecca talk about the Heath Ledger jousting movie A KNIGHTS TALE. We're defending romantic/jousting rival knight Count Adhemar - a guy who has a whole other job and values women for something other than their looks. 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
Aug 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 309
Rebecca and Craig are joined by special guest Andrew Ivimey (@Ivimey) to talk about GRAN TURISMO - the racing movie based on a video game but also a true story? We're defending a marketing man for treating a marketing stunt like a marketing stunt, a father who rightfully wants his son to have achievable goals and the other racing teams who don't want a video game player threatening their lives on a real race track. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.From...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 308
Craig and Rebecca dive into the Japanese pocket monster's first cinematic adventure. We're arguing for MewTwo - a sentient being born into slavery who wants to break up the worldwide child-run cock-fighting ring. 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
Aug 08, 2024•56 min
Rebecca and Craig discuss the classic Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant rom-com and argue for keeping the international movie star and bookshop owner apart. 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
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 306
Craig and Rebecca return to the MCU to defend a millennia old warlord who just wants his wife back, and soul devouring dragons who are part of a complex ecosystem. What flavour is your soul? 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
Jul 25, 2024•57 min•Ep. 305
Rebecca and Craig discuss the classic 1989 baseball comedy. We're defending an MLB owner who wants to move a losing team to Miami, a baseball player who has plans for his retirement and pitching a new, less offensive team name that properly honours Cleveland's history. 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
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 304
Craig and Rebecca discuss the John Candy led sports comedy all about the first Jamaican bobsled team. We're defending Jamaican Olympic officials who don't want to use their limited resources on four men who just started learning a sport, and siding with the East-German athletes who are actually just giving helpful tips about the course. 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...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 124
Rebecca and Craig dive into the 2009 rom-com centered around a life destroying addiction. We're defending the man trying to get our main character to pay her massive debts as well as her professional/romantic rival whose biggest crime was being another woman. Plus we discuss how the movie came *this* close to having its characters learn a lesson. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comic...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 302
Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Ava Val (@AvaValComedy) to talk about the Pauly Shore teen/cave-man comedy. We're arguing for the school bully who is trying to keep a creepy Samwise Gamgee away from his girlfriend and who very rightly suspects that there is something suspicious about the new exchange student. Catch Ava Val's comedy special "So Brave" debuting on "800 Pound Gorilla Media's" YouTube channel June 30, 2024 at 8:00PM EST (youtube.com/@800pgm). Produced by Andrew Ivimey ...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 301
Rebecca and Craig celebrate the 300th episode of the Villain Was Right by talking about Zack Synder's ab muscle laden action film. We're talking about the REAL history of the battle of Thermopylae, how awful the Spartans treat their children and defend the OG Prince of Persia: Xerxes. 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....
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 300
Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Tracy Hamilton (@hamiltrace) to discuss the tear-jerking Pixar film. We discuss emotions - both real and personified, imaginary friends, and defend the idea that SOME emotions shouldn't be in charge. Check out Tracy Hamilton's debut stand-up album "Human Person" available everywhere June 14, 2024. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, a...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 299
Craig and Rebecca discuss the Meg Ryan / Hugh Jackman time travel rom-com. We talk about irresponsible time travellers, butter vs margarine, bad bosses and defend being a modern career woman over marrying a guy from the 1800's. 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
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 298
Rebecca and Craig return to the Fast and the Furious franchise to once again slam Dom, Brian and the 'family'. An action packed movie with protagonists so selfish and reckless that we found ourselves defending the comparatively reasonable Brazilian drug lord. Plus, the answer to the question on everyone's mind: can two 2011 Dodge Chargers ACTUALLY pull a 10 ton safe through the streets of Rio. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for mo...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 297
Rebecca and Craig are joined by special guest Dave Merheje (@davemerheje) to talk about the Kevin James led sit-com. We defend Arthur - an aging eccentric who actually raised a pretty good daughter - and discuss the trope of the long-suffering sitcom wife. 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
May 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 296
Craig and Rebecca discuss the Chris Farley and David Spade classic. We're defending marrying for money and talking about why a D minus college grad who got his job through nepotism shouldn't be in charge of a business. 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
May 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 295
Craig and Rebecca delve into the follow-up movie of the popular TV show. We're defending Big - the man who left our main character at the alter - and Steve - a cheating husband whose wife REALLY does not seem to have ever liked him. Plus the "Charlotte" of it all. 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
May 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 293
