Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

195. WrestleMania 41 Primer w/Hemanstarfox!

Josh and Alex are joined by the incredible Hemanstarfox to preview the upcoming WrestleMania event from WWE pitting the heel John Cena against the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE championship as the main event for the two-night wrestling extravaganza! 
Intro (0:00)
Hemanstarfox is in the house! (0:54)
How'd we find ourselves enjoying pro wrestling? (6:00)
No On 15! Allcast promo (20:25)
Hemanstarfox's take on WrestleMania 41's significance to the pro wrestling industry (24:36)
The specter of John Cena over Cody Rhodes (32:47)
Does the WWE have an age problem with their superstars? (36:08)
Matches that could steal the show at WrestleMania 41 (41:41)
The biggest storylines heading into WrestleMania 41 (46:21)
Jey Uso vs Gunther and the rise of Jey Uso into the main event picture (57:04)
Josh doesn't understand the structure of the championships in WWE (1:01:00)
The Anoa'i family could walk away from WrestleMania in great shape (1:02:21)
The Women's Championship Triple Threat Match (1:05:26) 
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match (1:09:00)
Cody Rhodes defends the Universal Championship against a heel John Cena (1:12:22)
Social plugs and goodbyes (1:31:19)
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Bonus: 'Not Just A Goof' Documentary w/Back 2 the Balcony

Josh & Alex are joined by the dynamic duo from the Balcony; Antonio & Justin from Back 2 the Balcony (and The Cultworthy and The Movie Wire) to talk about their impressions of the documentary centered around the creation of A Goofy Movie; Not Just a Goof
You can find Back 2 the Balcony on YouTube here
You can listen to the Movie Wire and The Cultworthy 
You can find the episode of The Cultworthy where a very tired Josh reviews A Goofy Movie with Antonio in a much more in-depth manner here
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194. Spider-Man Movie News & Switch 2

Josh is joined by Matt to discuss the implications of the Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and upcoming MCU Spider-Man movie news announced during CinemaCon. They also discuss the Switch 2 announcement. 
Intro (0:00)
'Beyond the Spider-Verse' has a release date! (1:30)
The next MCU Spider-Man movie has a title and release date! (7:46)
The Movie Wire promo (14:57)
The biggest thing to remember with any new system announcement (16:10)
The Switch 2 Announcement (17:37)
Mario Kart World details and thoughts (20:11)
Donkey Kong Bananza (24:56)
Switch 2 Editions of games (27:23)
Confusion surrounding game prices (33:16)
Current events affecting pre-orders in the US (39:59)
Matt's positive takeaways from the Switch 2 Direct (42:07)
Metroid Prime 4 takeaways (51:14)
We googled the name, don't worry: The Duskbloods (58:42)
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (59:35)
Additional announcements we missed (1:05:05)
Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:12:23)
Please remember to check out the Movie Wire podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! 

193. The Russo Bros Retrospective

Alex and Justin examine the Russo brothers' filmography post-Avengers Endgame to try to figure out if they're true auteurs, or if they just fit really well into the MCU machine.
Intro/Josh and the blustery day (0:00)
The Popeye slasher film that Justin's already seen (0:53)
The Russo brothers pre-MCU filmography (3:46)
Game Club Pod promo (9:34)
Justin's take on the Russo's MCU entries so far (11:05)
Post-Marvel Russo bros projects (13:51)
The Russo's blank check return to the MCU (26:07)
Do the Russo's really only work within the MCU structure of film-making? (28:14)
Goodbyes and social plugs (45:08)
Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! 

Bonus Episode: Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal

Marvel showed off some chairs with names on them. We discuss and speculate on the upcoming tentpole movie for Marvel Studios.
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192. Comedy Legasequels Don't Work

With the release of the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer, Josh and Alex look into some notable comedy legasequels that failed to capture the spirit and humor of their predecessors.
Intro (0:00)
March Madness tidings be upon thee (0:31)
 Episode 200 live recording confirmed at Cataclysm Games & Collectibles! (5:56)
Josh is on the 'Goon' episode of I Have Some Notes! (7:12)
Casting Views promo (7:51)
Support our friend, Cat Stark, and buy her books! (9:25)
Happy Gilmore 2 feelings and forecast (10:28)
Dumb & Dumber To (18:50)
Coming 2 America (21:16)
Zoolander 2 (26:02)
American Reunion (32:25)
Anchorman 2 (33:58)
Meet the Parents/Josh doesn't like Ben Stiller (35:58)
Talking SMAC's get-rich-quick scheme! (40:53)
Spaceballs 2 is coming (42:28)
Josh's rivalry with Charlie Berens (56:00)
A good comedy legasequel; Bill & Ted Face the Music (59:15)
Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:04:42)
Please remember to check out the Casting Views podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! 

191. Split Fiction

Josh and Alex celebrate International Women's day by talking about the lastest game from the award-winning Hazelight Studios; Split Fiction
Intro/"Lousy Smarch weather" (0:00)
Josh clarifies his Mickey 17 review (2:34)
Director's Cuts/Streaming services and subscriptions w/ads (4:24)
Josh is on the 'Goon' episode of I Have Some Notes! (13:07)
Happy belated International Women's Day and strong women in entertainment! (13:57)
Cultworthy promo (30:38)
Split Fiction review (30:55)
Goodbyes and social media plugs (58:57)
Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! 

190. Mickey 17

Josh & Alex are back again to discuss the newest Bong Joon Ho allegory for class warfare; Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson!
Intro/stories about Daylight Savings Time (0:00)
 Exciting news for the upcoming 200th episode! (5:48)
Josh saw his buddy CJ & wrestling talk (8:56)
Check out Josh on the Game Club Pod twitch channel playing Split Fiction (17:18)
2 Blokes from Blighty promo (20:46)
Mickey 17 non-spoiler review (21:38)
Is Mickey 17 a must-see or a pass? (33:46)
Spoiler review (40:34)
Talking SMAC's new clickbait endeavor (55:07)
Social media plugs and goodbyes! (1:01:35)
Please remember to check out the 2 Blokes from Blighty podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!