Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

Bonus Episode: House of the Dragon Season 2

Josh and Alex give their reactions to season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel series; House of the Dragon
If you'd like a watch-a-long podcast to listen to that focuses on House of the Dragon, check out Arya Talking to Me?
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158. Deadpool & Wolverine

Josh and Alex experience Deadpool & Wolverine, plus discuss cameos and future events
NSYNC love (0:01)
We made friends! Remake Hot Take Podcast (4:08)
Sugar Coated Murder promo (6:03)
Non-spoiler thoughts (6:48)
Non-spoiler Josh defines what a cameo is (18:27)
Non-spoiler ratings (19:55)
Spoiler review (22:32)
The plot, cameos, and more (36:07)
Where do they go from here and other musing (1:07:08)
Wrap up (1:20:33)
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157. Michael Hirsh Interview: Animation Nation

Michael Hirsh is interviewed about his biography: Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire
We experience nervousness (0:01)
No on 15 promo (2:16)
Meeting Michael Hirsch (3:27)
The Caillou question! (5:10)
Career beginnings/Star Wars Holiday Special (7:08)
Creating vs acquiring a show (16:08)
Care Bears love & Important of libraries (17:43)
Working with George Lucas (21:06)
Tales from the Crypt show, cartoon, and comic (24:31)
Hand drawn vs computer animation (26:49)
Making 'mature' cartoons and evolving animation (29:10)
What drew Michael Hirsch to animation & comic history: comic books and Canadian superheroes: Nelvana, Captain Canuck (37:16)
Personal histories (42:18)
End of interview chatting (47:21)
Watch Star Trek (51:05)
Wrap up (52:00)
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156. Douglas A. Burton Interview

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

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

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

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

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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