Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics
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We love all things entertainment and we want to share that love with you! We try to keep a respectful perspective, while also sharing our opinions. Our ranking system is “Must see/buy” or “Pass”. Follow us on Twitter @TalkingSMACPod and email at TSMACpod@gmail.com
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![156. Douglas A. Burton Interview](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_1567lit2_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
156. Douglas A. Burton Interview
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Josh, Alex, and Bekkie talk life, movies, and tropes as they interview author Douglas A. Burton about his novel: The Heroine's Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction
The Movie Wire podcast promo (1:47)
Introductions (2:02)
Whatca doing? (2:47)
Female driven story design in culture (7:55)
Tamara Pierce & Royal Diaries (18:42)
Villains (23:37)
Our heroine personality test results (28:51)
Why would a man write a woman driven story (33:11)
Favorite and least favorite tropes (38:04)
The Blank Slate trope (41:08)
What is the biggest joy of writing (48:22)
Alex tries to contribute (51:15)
Super heroes as wish fulfillment & anime recommendations (59:31)
Star Trek emerges (1:09:21)
Inspirations as a writer (1:12:03)
John Wick and the 'rules' of the world (1:14:21)
Wrap up (1:17:28)
You can find more about Douglas and his books on his website
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![155. WTF is Happening in Hollywood?! Pt 2 Electric Boogaloo](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_1558xphq_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
155. WTF is Happening in Hollywood?! Pt 2 Electric Boogaloo
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Josh, Alex, and Justin's continued thoughts on streaming, theatrical experience and what is left of Hollywood movie stars.
Tina Turner and annoying Justin (0:40)
I Hate It. Let's Watch it promo (4:11)
Sequels dominate & Supersized streaming budgets (5:02)
Tossing movies into the void (18:18)
Mocking past movie/tv roles (26:48)
The Flintstones appreciation & old school merchandise (36:13)
Justin's grindhouse theater love and other theatrical memories (41:17)
Take risks studios: Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, smaller budgets hit big (49:50)
Creators being protective of their creation (1:11:39)
Wrap up (1:24:49)
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![154. A Quiet Place: Day One Review](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_1547irst_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
154. A Quiet Place: Day One Review
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Josh and Alex put on their quiet caps and review A Quiet Place: Day One.
Quinn-Quinn is the new Captain America (0:56)
Why do aliens hate water? (2:08)
Josh is on Between 2 Pods (2:50)
Game Club Pod promo (3:35)
Alex tries to get on Game Club Pod (4:08)
Non-Spoiler Feelings (4:55)
Non-Spoiler Ratings & A Quiet Place franchise rankings (11:24)
Spoilers (18:22)
Wrap up (46:48)
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![153. Huge Detective Interview w/Adam Rose](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_153au2s0_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
153. Huge Detective Interview w/Adam Rose
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
The boys welcome back comic writer, and all-around good guy; Adam Rose to talk about his upcoming comic: Huge Detective.
Intro shenanigans (0:09)
Promo (1:47)
Adam Rose Interview (2:24)
Huge Detective inspiration (4:21)
Worldbuilding (8:01)
Magenta artwork praise (10:28)
Non-Spoilers plot teases (14:31)
Variant Covers and emotion core (18:33)
A doll in a giant's world (19:57)
San Diego Comic Con & future stories! (24:50)
Comics and manga discussion (27:00)
Manga recommendations (32:00)
Huge Detective touches & Aldous Huxley (36:21)
Writing a noire (40:22)
Columbo or Jessica Fletcher (43:45)
Final question: Whatca Doing? (45:16)
Wrap up and goodbyes (47:23)
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![152. Inside Out 2 Review](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_1527ulw2_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
152. Inside Out 2 Review
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Josh and Alex review the latest Pixar entry: Inside Out 2.
Does it hold up as a sequel? Does it meet the Pixar standard? Is Pixar a studio doomed to be shuttered sooner than later?
House of the Dragon came out 2 years ago!? (1:16)
Zachery Levi moment: Shazam 2 and Harold and the Purple Crayon (3:18)
Where is our short, Pixar!? (7:31)
Cultworthy Promo (10:14)
Inside Out 2 non-spoiler review (10:32)
Box Office weekend numbers (23:31)
SMAC Rating: Must See or Pass? (29:05)
Spoilers/review (30:09)
Josh's Pride & continued spoilers (37:56)
Wrap-up and a SMAC fan review after the credits (52:59)
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![151. WTF is Happening in Hollywood?!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_151bgry1_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
151. WTF is Happening in Hollywood?!
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Josh and Alex are joined by Justin Henson to discuss the issues plaguing Hollywood from plummeting box office returns, bloated movie budgets and the streaming bubble bursting.
Alex pitches their new format (0:36)
It does not go well (1:34)
Super Familiar with the Wilsons (4:34)
Hollywood since 2019 (5:34)
Pandemic? (9:14)
Hollywood 2023 Strikes (11:41)
2024 Box Office (13:23)
Marketing issues? (17:02)
Justin's Fall Guy take (17:57)
Josh on streaming & Pixar releases (20:20)
Does streaming have the same impact culturally? (24:27)
The theater experience needs to change (27:04)
Sharing the theater with your kids (33:17)
Polite disagreements (38:15)
Rotten Tomatoes (40:16)
Josh was right (49:00)
Doctor Who (51:29)
It's about story (53:45)
Making theaters relevant, movie budgets, etc (58:08)
Big cast movies & animated movies (1:06:06)
Do we care if theaters go away? (1:13:53)
Wrap up and goodbyes (1:23:46)
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![150! Talking SMACdowns Vol 5](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_150ak6zq_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
150! Talking SMACdowns Vol 5
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
It's Talking SMAC for the 150th time and we're celebrating by breaking down over 30 SMACdown listener submissions!
Fightcard:
The Muppets vs Looney Tunes (2:09)
The Mandalorian vs The Witcher (3:55)
The Bad Batch vs The Penguins of Madagascar (6:40)
Special Event: 1-On-1 Football Drill - Forrest Gump vs Bobby Boucher (12:39)
4-way Super Spy Fight: James Bond vs Ethan Hunt vs Jason Bourne vs Napoleon Solo (14:45)
DCU Assassin Fight: Deadshot vs Deathstroke vs Bloodsport vs Black Manta (18:01)
Tyler Rake vs John Wick (21:05)
4-way fight: Leon Kennedy vs Solid Snake vs Archer vs The Punisher (23:58)
Wolverine vs Taz (28:28)
Monsterverse Godzilla vs Mew Two (29:51)
Reptar vs Trogdor the Burninator (32:54)
The Shoveler vs Micraft Steve w/ a Shovel (35:24)
Dance Battle: Reed Richards vs Baron Zemo vs Peter Parker vs The Joker (38:21)
Colonial Marines (Aliens) vs Helldivers vs Starship Troopers (41:42)
Heist-Off: Ocean's 11 vs The Toretto Crime Family vs The Italian Job (45:13)
Stuart Little vs Remy (47:57)
Cecil (Invincible) vs Nick Fury (Marvel) vs Amanda Waller (DC) (48:42)
Batman vs Rick Sanchez (50:41)
MCU Not-Captain America Battle: The Red Guardian vs US Agent (52:58)
Black Krrsantan vs Jake Sulley (55:04)
Friendship Battle: Keanu Reeves vs Brenden Fraser (58:51)
Peter Parker vs Bruce Wayne (1:00:47)
The Juggernaut vs The Blob (1:02:58)
Phoenix Wright vs Dwight Schrute (1:04:16)
Thanos vs Omni Man (1:07:36)
Pennywise vs The Joker (1:11:02)
3 on 4 Fight: 3 Vin Diesels (Riddick/Dom Toretto/XXX) vs 4 The Rocks (Rampage/Jungle Cruise/Jumanji/Journey 2 The Mysterious Island) (1:12:50)
The Predator vs Ewok Village (1:14:49)
The Cat in the Hat vs The Grinch (1:17:35)
Deadpool vs Freakazoid (1:20:07)
Ladybug & Cat Noir vs Sailor Moon & Tuxedo Mask (1:22:53)
Raffle Drawing (1:27:46)
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![149. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14846278/Ep_1497bssm_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday May 29, 2024
149. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Josh is joined by Antonio from the Cultworthy Podcasting Network to review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
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