Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons redefined the comic medium with their landmark graphic novel, Watchmen. The team challenged the ideology of what comics could be - through the lens of politics, our own humanity and a satire of the very medium which it’s presented. Watchmen is one of the only books in the medium to be studied in depth in colleges, appear as the only graphic novel on Time’s “100 Greatest Books of All Time List” & light up both the big and small screen alike. Watchmen has influenced...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 30 min
CAPRE DIEM!!! This week marks six years since the incredible genius, Robin Williams, took his own life. Williams had an energy that touched a plethora of people during his career highs and lows. We’re honoring the legacy of Williams with our listener-voted episode by discussing one of his hidden gems, Dead Poets Society. Much like his character, John Keating, Williams dared “to strike out and discover something new.” We’re joined by Philly based comedian, LeMaire Lee ( https://bit.ly/320guest) ,...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 24 min
IN THIS EPISODE… We’re all fans of something. Whether it is comics, sports, film, video games or what have you - there is a core passion that exists within us all. What happens when that passion meets toxicity? Over the last few years, these very fandoms have becoming increasingly toxic. From death threats, sexual harassment and cyber bullying, we’ve arrived at the age of toxic fandom. Whether we want to admit it or not. Through the lens of the 1990 film, Misery, we breakdown, define what toxic ...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 31 min
IN THIS EPISODE… She was the Queen of the Tejano music genre. She broke down barriers once held exclusively by men. She was gone way too soon. While we mourn her death, 25 years later, we’re looking back at the 1997 Jennifer Lopez- led, biopic, Selena and the groundbreaking superstar who inspired the film. L.J. Lowery, from Geeks Under Grace ( https://bit.ly/318guest) , joins to talk about his own heritage and nostalgia. Plus, we’re talking about the legacy of Selena, her transcendence between c...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr
Buckle up for a bonus episode on the 2000 Nicolas Cage classic, Gone in 60 Seconds. Captain Nostalgia and Dan the Movie Man share their memories of this movie, theories on how Gone served as the blueprint for the Fast and Furious series and more. So, throw on the theme to George Lopez show and let’s roll. The journey continues to cover EVERY Nicolas Cage movie ever made. This episode was brought to you by our Patrons! If you would like to help us get mental health resources into schools and get ...
Jul 31, 2020•33 min
ou Don’t Know What You Have Until It’s…Lana Leuka. Wait? That’s not right. From our “Top 10 Comics You Should Know” episode ( https://bit.ly/vicep293) , we welcome Tanya Beeson (writer) & Lauren Armstrong (artist) behind Lana Leuka: Blood Ties to talk about their creative process and the 2014 movie, Gone Girl. We discuss theory sequels and the missed opportunity (?) of Reese Witherspoon as Amy Dunn. Mental Health has a huge platform within this movie as well. Join us as we discuss the need f...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Love is in the air for this bonus episode. While our latest episode is all about the Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore romantic comedy, The Wedding Singer. We’re sitting down with a man who knows a thing or two about romance. Actor and creator behind Studio City, Sean Kanan, has build a career on soap operas. Captain Nostalgia got a chance to sit down with soap opera legend, Sean Kanan, to discuss not only his new Amazon series but his legacy within the genre. Sean is breaking down stereotypes associa...
Jul 28, 2020•27 min
Summer time is usually the time for blockbusters, weddings and vacations. Cinemas and beaches remain closed as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Equally, this summer many weddings across the world have been postponed or rescheduled. How does it feel to spend so long on a wedding; only to be forced to reschedule it because of our current circumstances? What type of affect does that have the mental health of the couple preparing to come to the altar? Captain Nostalgia sits down with his sister a...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 26 min
This summer beaches are growing increasingly empty. While recently that reason has been because of social distancing and the coronavirus. For moviegoers in 1975, it was something else completely. Steven Spielberg scared audiences out of the water by birthing the fear of sharks - thanks to Jaws. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, this year, we are looking back at a movie that terrified a generation out of the water and its incredible legacy up to this point. Dani Arii (of Dani Arri Cosplay ( https...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 36 min
IN THIS EPISODE… When you talk about comics in the mid to late 80s, the conversation usually circles around DC Comics. From their landmark titles like Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and V for Vendetta. Though, quietly in the shadows loomed a hidden gem from the other half of the “Big Two”. In 1987, writer J. M. DeMatteis wrote a six-issue arc that pitted everyone’s favorite web-slinger against Kraven the Hunter. Though, this wasn’t just a simple battle. This was a character study and a humani...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 24 min
IN THIS EPISODE… What started out as an attempt to bring the video game franchise, Halo, to the big screen became a beautiful Sci-Fi epic that explores the dangers of racism. We’re talking, of course, about Neil Blomkamp’s District 9. Journey with us as we watch, and discuss, Wikus (Sharlto Copley), a product of white supremacy and ignorance, explode into a metamorphosis in which allows him to see the error of his ways. This is a Sci-Fi film for our modern day. Captain Nostalgia and BlackNerdMag...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 23 min
BONUS EPISODE!!!! Have you caught our episode on The Legend of Zelda and Mental Health? The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises. From its’ humble beginnings on the NES to its’ current juggernaut of Breath of The Wild - Zelda has transcended mediums from video games. Whether it has been the cartoon series, manga series or various merchandise; Zelda has garnered quite the following. In this minisode, we’re sitting down with our friends, Collateral Gaming ( https://bit.ly/c...
Jul 14, 2020•55 min
Dr. Anthony Bean( https://bit.ly/312guest) & Dan Rockwood discuss Dr. Bean’s book, The Psychology of Zelda: Linking Our World to the Legend of Zelda Series, and how the themes of mental health and growth are addressed in this video game franchise that has spanned over three decades. From Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask to Wind Waker and Breath of the Wild, we touch on our favorite moments, most impactful memories and favorite characters. Join us as we dive deep into the psychological and m...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Back in March, we did a two-part series on the relationship between Marriage & Mental Health ( http://bit.ly/Vicep278) & subsequently, divorce and mental health ( http://bit.ly/vicep279) . Though, the question stands, what happens if we’ve never been married or divorced? How do ordinary relationships affect our mental health? How much time should be allotted for someone to truly grieve the loss of a relationship? How much long term damage can a toxic relationship have on someone’s mental...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Spinning out of our GenreBlast Film Festival coverage, of last year, comes the independent superhero film, Zeroes. If that ‘s not exciting enough, this episode is part of a crossover with our friends “You Have to Watch This Podcast.” ( https://bit.ly/310guest) Zeroes tells the story of Kenneth, Ray and Gary who take up vigilantism on the streets of Philadelphia to take down a local murderer. If you’re a fan of Kick-Ass, this movie might be up your alley. It speaks You can now stream the movie fo...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min
It’s amazing how little has changed in regards to racism since the late 1970s and subsequently the year, 2000. Some of us that grew up in the 1990s were fortunate enough to know the Disney Channel Original Movie (or DCOM , for short). Sometimes these movies weren’t all goofiness, but rather serious and biographical. Such is the case with The Color of Friendship. This television biopic taught the real life story of a cultures clashing during high racial times, specifically South Africa’s Aparthei...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 25 min
As Da Mayor told Mookie, Do the Right Thing! Well we’re taking that advice for this episode. Rosemont, himself, Dan Hassel ( https://bit.ly/308guest) joins us to talk about this 1989 classic. Get to know Dan a bit better by hearing about his creative process as a musician. Then you can get to know him on a personal level as we continue our discussion on racism, black history and oppression. Spike Lee’s late 80s masterpiece perfectly captured the brotherhood of New York. Plus we’re addressing our...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 41 min
In our episode on the documentary, 13th ( https://bit.ly/vicep302) , we focused on our current crisis of mass incarceration in our country. Where does an idea like that come from though? In the documentary, The House I Live In (which you can stream for free right now: https://bit.ly/307movie) , we are taken on the continuing 30+ year war on drugs. Learn how this epidemic has been in place long before the war was even spoken. In this episode, we're discussing our own experiences with addiction, t...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min
LA 92 is one of the toughest documentaries ever put to film. However, it serves as a great educational piece on the cumulative effects of racism and police brutality in America. While the LA Riots of 1992, definitely mirror certain parts of our own story now, it’s a reflection of the 1965 Watts Riots on a larger scale. Captain Nostalgia and Caless Davis (aka BlackNerdMagic) are sitting down with New York metal band, Prdgms ( https://bit.ly/306guest) , to discuss the strong sometimes tragic topic...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Police brutalities, racism and raical injustice are common conversation for us today. Back in the 1980s, it was revolutionary for five young gents out of Compton, California who experienced this one a daily basis. Dr. Dre, Easy E, Ice Cube, MC Ren & DJ Yella were known to the world as N.W.A. Their debut album, Straight Outta Compton, placed racial injustice and police brutality right in the front conversation. As they say in the movie, “our art is a reflection of our reality.” The band who r...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 36 min
History has a tendency to repeat itself. What we’re currently experiencing now with civil unrest in the Black Lives Matter movement echoes throughout history. For Generation X, and to a lesser extent the Baby Boomer generation, there was a revolution taking place before their very eyes. Men like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin and Malcolm X were pioneers for civil rights for the black community. The latter, in Malcolm X, had his life grace the big screen in 1992 – thanks to director, S...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 30 min
An underappreciated artist that stood in the middle of the civil rights conversation of the 1960s. An author, essayist, an absolute wonder & more - James Baldwin. The man behind works like If Beale Street Could Talk, The Fire Next Time, Notes of a Native Son & more was working on a manuscript that never quite found closure. That manuscript finds new life in the documentary, I Am Not Your Negro. Brought to life by Samuel L. Jackson, Baldwin attempts to write through the eyes of fellow fri...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, Captain Nostalgia, BlackNerdMagic and special guest Brian Hawkins discuss Ava DuVernay’s 13th. We go over the damaging effects of racism through American history, the ramifications of mass incarceration and how we are to slowly eradicate prejudice in safety. Join us for an education and very informative discussion. Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, Micah Kimber & Brandon Miller . Music by Yuriy Besp...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 26 min
In June of 2018, the 45th president of the United States announced a new branch of the military in Space Force. Not long after the man behind Parks & Recreation, King of the Hill and The Office announced a television show fixated on the premise with Michael Scott, actor, himself - Steve Carrell. After nearly two years of waiting, the first season of the show has finally landed on Netflix. Though, it may have not landed well with critics - what did we think? Ben Beck ( https://bit.ly/301guest...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min
We celebrated our 300th episode recently with the infamous cult classic, The Room by Tommy Wiseau. To continue that monumental episode, we're sitting down with one of the stars behind the movie: Robyn Paris. Robyn played Michelle in the room and she is also the creator, writer, director and star of the web series, The Room Actors: Where are They Now? All of which you can watch for FREE right now on YouTube: https://bit.ly/300roombc . If you haven't listened to our episode on The Room, check it o...
Jun 01, 2020•44 min
In our previous episode, we discussed the enormous influence of Citizen Kane ( http://bit.ly/Vicep299) . The Orson Welles picture has gone on to be known as “The Greatest Movie of All Time.” If you have good, sure you must have bad. Dubbed “The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies’’, Tommy Wiseau’s The Room has enjoyed a cult following over the years. It's ridiculous plot, terrible writing, acting and editing have made this a crowd favorite for the last 15 years and counting. In this episode of Victims an...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 31 min
For nearly 80 years, there has been one movie which has been regarded as the greatest American movie of all time. It has garnered numerous accolades and influenced countless generations of filmmakers and media. In this episode of Victims and Villains, we’re discussing 1941’s Citizen Kane. The Dapper Man himself joins us for an episode heavy with trivia, themes of classism, depression, and more. This episode is every cinephile’s dream and together we can solve the question of what Rosebud truly m...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Well, this episode is a champion. This time last year, we were talking about Pokemon ( http://bit.ly/Vicep202) . In this episode, we’re discussing the history and evolution of what some might consider the younger brother of the monster franchise. In 1999, we were introduced to the digi-world and a different kind of monster in Digimon. Over the years, Digimon has garnered a cult following and touched a multitude of mediums including anime, video games, toys, manga & more. Now they can add thi...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 43 min
Alright, I’m most certainly sure that The Simpsons predicted this two part countdown episode from us. If you missed part one, check out it out here: https://bit.ly/vicep296 or wherever you get your podcasts. Seriously, though, The Simpsons is one of the largest running cartoons and sitcoms of its’ time. For its’ unprecedented achievements, cultural impact and fandom for us at Victims and Villains – The Simpsons earned this two parter. What’s your favorite Simpsons prediction? Let us know whereve...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 23 min
I’m pretty sure that one of the writers behind The Simpsons probably predicted this episode. Heck, they probably even knew it would be a two-parter before we even did. Conspiracies aside, this is only the tip of the iceberg. We are counting down the top 10 episodes of The Simpsons which predicted the future. This episode only contains our the bottom half of the top 10. If you wanna check out the episodes we’re discussing you can check out the full list, courtesy of New York Post, here: https://b...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 51 min
