Cue the Kenny Loggins! Jake + Mitch dive into the first few episodes of UMBRELLA ACADEMY s3. With The Sparrow squad hitting at full-force in yet another multiverse-type situation the Hargreeves find themselves facing more epic moments. So what are the biggest takeaways so far?: - Sparrows vs Umbrellas: Who wins? - Are we headed for multiverse fatig…

And so Disney+ keeps the hits rolling along. Jake + Mitch break down the all the vibrant fun to be had in the early goings of MCU's latest TV installment, 'Ms. Marvel'. Because this show, at least one episode deep, feels like it's going to be a game-changer. Along the way the guys ask: - What do Kamala Kahn and Peter Parker have in common? - Is 'Ms…

Before we multiverse, we must re-visit the origin. Jake + Mitch trek back to 2016 and dive back into one of the more start-studded MCU installments, 'Doctor Strange'. Because the familiar as the character has become it still feels like this movie still flies a little under the radar. Along the way the guys ask big questions: - Can a move be good an…

Cue the Guns'N'Roses, it's time to rock out superhero style! Jake + Mitch break down the latest MCU trailer for this summer's upcoming title, 'Thor Love and Thunder'. Because with Hemsworth, Portman, Thompson, Bale and Waititi you know it's gonna be epic. Along the way they ask: - Why so much Star Lord? - Could 'Thor 4' change the whole arena? - Wi…

Everyone's favorite sub-series is back! This time we're going indie AND mainstream. Jake + Mitch strap on their fan-casting capes for another round of, "wouldn't it be cool if this project were green-lit?" Shut-Up and Give it to Me, Vol. VII hits a few familiar stops along the way while also promising some good old fashioned randomness. [They also …

** This episode contains SPOILERS ** Bat-Pat has landed and he is feeling a lot of things. Jake + Mitch go long on the latest of the Caped Crusader canon and dish on Matt Reeves', 'The Batman'. Needless to say, complicated feelings abound for this detective flick and most of it comes back to how close it came to being transcendent. Along the way th…

Sam Raimi is back in the comic book arena and we're excited! Jake + Mitch break down the latest 'Dr. Strange 2' trailer and prepare to go deep into the multiverse. Because this movie is going to be extra in the uniquely campy-yet-thriller-ish way that only Raimi can capture. Along the way they ask: - Will Wanda Maximoff steal the show? - Can we get…

Can a movie be fun but not-that-memorable at the same time? Jake + Mitch are joined by special guests Matt & Lauren from the Hops Geek News Podcast to re-visit the MCU Christmas flick, 'Iron Man 3'. Because the best way to close out Iron Man month is to break down a flawed movie with friends. Along the way, the crew tackles a few big topics: - Is G…

Let's set the record straight... This one still holds up. Iron Man month continues as Jake + Mitch re-visit the long lost MCU sequel, 'Iron Man 2'. Because even though it may not have transformed the arena, it's entirely possible that a second installment can be a little less than and still be fabulous. Along the way, the guys ask the tough questio…

Our lives changed in 2008 and it's all because of Tony Stark. To kick-off Iron Man Month, Jake + Mitch re-visit the movie that started it all, John Favreau's IRON MAN. Because awesome as the MCU is, it's hard to imagine the comic book movie renaissance taking form without this landmark installment. Along the way, the guys hit a few questions: - Doe…

Remember that time they made a Christmas show about Hawkeye and a Broadway musical about Captain America? Jake + Mitch break down the good, the fun, and the overstuffed with Marvel's latest limited series, 'Hawkeye'. Because with all the cameos, all the flashbacks, and all the threads of future projects, this show certainly brought the heat. Along …

Random as the year was, 2021 still managed to give us some epic moments on our big and small screens. Jake + Mitch put a bow on the the saga of 2021 by dishing on their favorite Comic Book Movie and TV moments from the year. Because when Marvel gives you that much material in a 12 month cycle, you've got to take inventory. Along the way they ask: -…

** This episode contains SPOILERS ** So, three Spider-Men walk into a movie... Jake + Mitch dish on the latest MCU movie to grab the zeitgeist, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. More importantly, they debate the merits of mythic, operatic storytelling. Along the way they ask: - Is 'No Way Home' the best Spidey movie? - Or, is it the 'Batman v Superman' of…

What's the best year of comic entertainment? Jake + Mitch are bold enough to try and answer that question. Because, well, it's the internet and hot takes abound. So here's the showdown. . . 2008 v 2021: In one corner we have the waster-shed lineup of IRON MAN, THE DARK KNIGHT, and SMALLVILLE. In the other corner stands MCU Phase Four, ZS's JUSTICE …

What if. . . we told you we finally finished the show? Jake + Mitch take a full season perspective on Marvel's bold and vibrant animated show, 'What If...?'. Because, well, it's a Marvel property so you know takes will abound. Along the way the guys ask: - Can one bad episode ruin a whole show? - Is animation the future of comic book movies? - Did …

** This episode contains SPOILERS ** The next Marvel squad has hit the big screen and lots of people have thoughts. Jake + Mitch dish on Chloé Zhao's bold blockbuster, 'Eternals'. More importantly, they attempt the impossible by bringing nuance into a conversation about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Along the way they ask: - Is the inevitable onli…

How do you make the next awesome show? Well, our guest knows a thing or two about it. Jake + Mitch are joined by 'Y: The Last Man' Showrunner, Eliza Clark, to dish on the FX/Hulu series and her creative process. Because in addition to being fantastic the show has a lot to say about the world today. Along the way they tackle a few key concepts: - Am…

So many things are happening and we have DC & Warner Bros. to thank. Jake + Mitch build their own podcast multiverse in celebration of all the new announcements coming soon courtesy of DC Fandome 2021. Because what's better than celebrating all the exciting geek-tastic-ness with a bunch of your friends? The guys and guests break it down in four qui…

Red pill or blue pill? Jake + Mitch are joined by internet friend and fellow film buff, Thomas from the Movies After Work Podcast, to dish on the 1999 Sci-Fi classic, 'The Matrix'. Because even all these years later, Neo is still the one. Along the way, the guys ask: - Is Hugo Weaving untouchable? - Do we have 'The Matrix' to thank for Christopher …

It's time to re-write film history. Jake + Mitch play a game of recasting couch but with a twist. Because who doesn't love to ask, "Yeah, but what if?" Here's how it works... Pick a movie and re-cast one role. And what do you get? Well, as far as this podcast is concerned, that's how we went up with Sylvester Stallone in the X-Men and Doug Jones ad…

And then there was one . . . or three if you count the two co-hosts. Jake + Mitch dive into the new FX/Hulu series, "Y: The Last Man", and share their early takeaways. More specifically, they break down where the storytelling choices may be headed. Along the way they ask: - Character or Inciting Incident: What's more important? - Too early to decla…

Mind. Blown. Jake + Mitch break down Marvel's latest cinematic installment, 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'. Actually, it's more like basking in its majestic awesomeness. Either way, when the movie's this big and this good there's a lot to cover. Along the way the guys ask the big questions: - Is 'Shang-Chi' a Top 5 MCU title? - What's …

Spider-Man is back . . . and so is everybody else. Jake + Mitch break down the new trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. Because when everyone's favorite neighborhood Spider-Man shows back up, stuff gets real. Along the way they ask: - Will this installment help carry MCU Phase 4? - What if Molina, Dafoe, and Tobey all come back? - Why can't Tom H…

Let's have a Battle Royale, shall we? Jake + Mitch welcome special guest and movie fan, Raf Stitt from the Straight to DVD Podcast. The Mission: Drafting Comic Book Movies. Because the internet needed another movie draft showdown. Takes abound as they dish on some of their favorite comic flicks: - Will 'Blade Trinity' make the cut? - Did 'The Dark …

What if. . . we told you that Marvel may have found a new way forward? Jake + Mitch recap the first episode and future landscape for Marvel's latest television venture, 'What If... ?'. Much to their surprise, it appears as though the MCU has stumbled upon a new-to-them, vibrant form of storytelling. One episode deep and there's already much to disc…

Welp, James Gunn has embraced his full James Gunn-ness and it's a lot. Jake + Mitch are joined by friend of the pod, Ashley McKinney, to dish on the latest DCEU installment, 'The Suicide Squad'. More importantly, Ashley accepts her new title as Resident Harley Quinn Expert. Along the way, they hit a few key talking points: - Is Margot Robbie single…

Watching Comics is back with everyone's favorite segment... IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONS Attempting to answer daunting questions; or at least re-visiting something we may have underestimated. Quick takes, sharp focus, and endless Twitter-blasting potential. Co-Host Jake riffs on the ultimate quandary facing comics and cinema: Is there a peak for Comic Book…

We're all variants here. Jake + Mitch go full multiverse and dish on the latest MCU show, 'Loki'. And after three years of podcasting, they may have finally found their friendly impasse. Taking the whole season into scope, the guys breakdown: - Did they finally give Loki's character justice? - Does high-concept Sci-Fi equal prestige? - What if we r…

Better late than never right? Jake + Mitch welcome special guest and MCU aficionado Amanda Guarragi to dish on the latest Marvel cinematic installment, 'Black Widow'. Because even if it's four years too late, it can still be a fantastic flick. Along the way they tackle the tough topics: - Can we declare Florence Pugh the winner of everything? - Tas…

You asked, we answered . . . again. That's right, Jake + Mitch have opened the mailbag to dish on questions from some of their favorite Twitter followers. True to form, the conversation goes a little off the rails for all the right reasons. A few key talking points include: - What's Doctor Doom's future on the big screen? - What's the best pre-Iron…

Everyone's favorite sub-series is back! And this time we're outside the box. Jake + Mitch strap on their fan-casting capes for another round of, "wouldn't it be cool if this project were green-lit?" Shut-Up and Give it to Me, Vol. VI hits a few wild stops along the way but promises to bring all the randomness home to some legit goodness. Here's a s…

Welp, it finally happened — Patton Oswalt became a Supervillain. Jake + Mitch dive deep into the bonkers, stop-motion world of Hulu's, 'M.O.D.O.K.'. Because outside of Oswalt's awesomeness, the show is certainly a force to be reckoned with both good and bad. Along the way the guys ask: - At what point does the derivative schtick get old? - Supervil…

As far as this podcast is concerned, Keanu Reeves is an icon. Jake + Mitch bust out another hidden gem from the vault and re-visit 2005's dark installment, 'Constantine'. Because, if we're being honest, this film deserves better and it's time we gave it some appreciation. Along the way they ask: - Is this the most overqualified cast for a comic fli…

The MCU is getting the Oscar treatment. Jake + Mitch share their excitement for Marvel's Phase Four installment, 'Eternals'. Judging from the teaser trailer, we're clearly headed for something that looks and feels different for all the right reasons. Along the way the guys hit a few topics: - Academy Award Winner Chloe Zhao has a distinct style — h…

We have a new Captain and a new era. Jake + Mitch finish-up the final three episodes of the MCU Disney+ show, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'. Interestingly enough, FATWS seems to have found that balance of missing opportunities while packing entertainment at the same time. Taking the whole season into scope, the guys ask: - Again ... Why is Ze…

"Go, Ninja! Go, Ninja! Go, Ninja! Go!" Jake + Mitch welcome special guests Andrew & Brandon from the Namely 90s Podcast to dish on everyone's favorite mutant sequel, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze'. Because only one movie could give us Vanilla Ice, Super Shredder, and the Traditional Pre-Fight Donut. Along the way they tac…

Boy, they weren't kidding ... carnage is happening. Jake + Mitch dish on the new, messy trailer for VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE. More importantly, they unpack why Sony is set on complicating what seemed like a slam dunk. Along the way they embrace randomness and posit: - Is VENOM the La Croix of comic book movies? - What if Seth Rogen was Eddie Bro…

The Watching Comics Pod is back with another installment of... IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONS Attempting to answer daunting questions; or at least re-visiting something we may have underestimated. Quick takes, sharp focus, and endless Twitter-blasting potential. Co-Host Jake shares some game-changing thoughts on his favorite comic book character of all-time:…

"Walk down the right back alley in Sin City... and you could find anything." Jake + Mitch re-visit a longtime gritty favorite, 'Sin City'. More importantly, the guys litigate whether the film remains special 16 years later or if it has lost its luster. Along the way they hit a few stops: - Did Christopher Nolan hijack the way we view comic book fli…

They don't make 'em like they used to. Jake + Mitch welcome special guest Mike G. from Masters of the Nerdiverse Podcast to dish on a true cult classic, WILLOW. Because legacy matters and it's high-time the guys lay down their definitive takes on George Lucas' random epic about wizards and witches. Along the way they tackle the tough topics: - Is W…

How do you create and launch your own comic anthology? Jake + Mitch welcome back friend of the pod, Matt Mair Lowery, to dive deep into his latest creative project, 'ThoughtScape' A sci-fi anthology comic book series in the tradition of 2000 AD, Black Mirror, and The Twilight Zone. Because when an idea for more high-quality "sad boy sci-fi" hits, y…

How do we move on after Captain America? Jake + Mitch dive into the first three episodes of the latest MCU television installment, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'. Charged with laying railway for the next Avengers saga, the show carries potential. But, at least at this point, it seems to be going off the rails a bit. The guys tackle a few press…

DC said, "Let's try that one again", and we couldn't be more excited. Jake + Mitch break down the newly launched trailer for James Gunn's latest project, 'The Suicide Squad'. Because if nothing else, it's got to be better than the first one, right? Along the way the guys ask: - Are we too adjacent to 'Guardians of the Galaxy'? - Does DC have what i…

At long last, Mr. Snyder's vision has arrived. Jake + Mitch emerge from the four-hour behemoth to deep-dive into the pop cultural phenomenon of, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. From the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement, to the missteps of Wh*don's edition, to Batman, Superman, and the gang, to finally seeing the full epic come to life -- there's a lot…

The MCU has gone all-in on TV and we have thoughts. Jake + Mitch break down the limited series, 'WandaVision' and dish on the good and the frustrating from the landmark title. As an exploration of grief the show certainly chose to go deep in between moments of expected energy. But did it stick the landing? Also, the guys hit a few key topics along …

Watching Comics is back with another installment of... IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONS Attempting to answer daunting questions; or at least re-visiting something we may have underestimated. Quick takes, sharp focus, and endless Twitter-blasting potential. Co-Host Mitch shares his thoughts on a commonly overlooked 90s classic and how it stacks-up against other…

At long last a Superman reboot is coming. Jake + Mitch dish on the newly announced Supes flick. With Ta-Nehisi Coats tied to write the screenplay and J.J. Abrams slotted to produce, it's hard not to get excited. Even if the project is barely off the ground, the guys do their best to fan cast the hero himself and the film's director. Along the way t…

Good, bad, or simply mediocre? X-Men Month continues with Jake + Mitch pitting two titles against each other. Because, at long last, the world deserves to know, which is better?: 'Days of Future Past' or 'Apocalypse' Between sloppy dialogue, fantastic moments, and a lot of uncertainty, the guys attempt to break down the age old struggle of expectat…

Wolverine got the Western treatment and we felt things ... well, maybe. X-Men Month continues with Jake + Mitch breaking down Wolverine's dramatic final chapter, 'Logan'. Between our favorite mutants going Western, to the inevitable tragic coda -- the film certainly wants to be taken seriously. Almost to a point where it must be asked: Yes, 'Logan'…

Is it possible to love and movie and still want it to be better? X-Men Month continues with Jake + Mitch diving into the new-but-old line of mutant flicks, 'X-Men: First Class'. Between the bold recasting and the familiar tension of Xavier + Magneto, this film found a way to both entertain and while leaving us wanting just a little bit more. The gu…