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Legal Thrillers from the ‘90s
Legal Thrillers from the ‘90s
In one of our most esoteric episodes yet, Kyle welcomes back Adam Murray to discuss another genre he’s been obsessed with lately: legal and courtroom thrillers from the ‘90s. Why does this captivate him so? What movies are worth revisiting now? And what’s more exciting: Tom Cruise running or Tom Cruise shouting?
X-Men ’97 Season One
X-Men ’97 Season One
This week, hot on the heels of the finale for X-Men ’97, Kyle and returning champion Eric Diaz break down the entire season and why it might be the best X-Men media ever outside of comics. What do they hope for a season two, and how can the MCU ever hope to capture this gift
Tales of the Empire (and Jedi)
Tales of the Empire (and Jedi)
Kyle once again welcomes Nerdist’s editor-in-chief and Star Wars field reporter Amy Ratcliffe to talk about two similar yet wildly different animated outings: the brand new Tales of the Empire and 2022’s Tales of the Jedi. Why does one work so well while the other hardly works at all?
10 Marvel and DC Movies We Hope to See w/ Hector Navarro
10 Marvel and DC Movies We Hope to See w/ Hector Navarro
This week Kyle welcomes Heroes Reforged co-host Hector Navarro to discuss their picks for the projects they hope to see in the future of the MCU and DCU. Kyle tries very hard not to just list X-Men things and fails miserably.
Fallout TV Series
Fallout TV Series
Kyle ventures into the television wasteland to discuss the first season of Prime Video’s Fallout TV series. Joining him are colleagues Rotem Rusak and Michael Walsh, who reflect on the show’s many characters, what factions we could see next year, and why heading to New Vegas could be more surprising than we think!
X-Force w/ Benjamin Percy
X-Force w/ Benjamin Percy
This week, Kyle sits down with Marvel Comics writer Benjamin Percy to talk about the culmination of his tremendous 50-issue run writing X-Force, from how he picked who’d go on the team, to making Beast into a bad guy. And, of course, how many times he thinks Wolverine has died, canonically.
Nostalgic TV Theme Songs
Nostalgic TV Theme Songs
This week, Kyle once again welcomes Tai Gooden to the show to geek out about something very near and dear to both of them: the bygone era of TV theme songs. With lyrics! They test each other, sing a few, and discuss why they were such a big part of childhood for ‘90s kids.
Best Giant Monster Movies
Best Giant Monster Movies
Kyle still has giant monsters on the brain and so as an addendum to last week’s episode, he discusses some of his very favorites in the genre. Godzilla, sure, but also Gamera, Daimajin, Cloverfield, and more!
Giant Monsters w/ Dr. Emily Zarka
Giant Monsters w/ Dr. Emily Zarka
This week, Kyle lets out his inner kaiju as he sits down with monster expert Dr. Emily Zarka, creator and host of MONSTRUM on PBS’ Storied channel. Together they discuss why we’re so fascinated by giant monsters, their social implications, as well as why the likes of Godzilla, Kong, and Mothra hold such special place
Is This Is Spinal Tap the Best Comedy Movie Ever?
Is This Is Spinal Tap the Best Comedy Movie Ever?
This week, Kyle and returning champ Michael Walsh discuss the 40th anniversary of This Is Spinal Tap and count down their top 10 personal favorite comedy movies ever made to determine which is the very best.
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