Best Independent Claws Podcasts (2024)

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The Boys Season 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACULAR!!! - 1st 5-episode discussion E9207 1:42:40

5d ago1:42:40

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HAPPY 4th of July Friday Nighters!!! And welcome to our INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACULAR!!! We couldn’t think of a better to celebrate Americas Independence than by discussing the literal symbol of America himself, Time Magazines Superhero of the Year. HOMELANDER!!! After being unceremoniously brought to trial for simply defending his son, in what was …

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Star Wars The Acolyte - 1st 4-episode discussion E9206 2:06:24

18d ago2:06:24

2:06:24

What is an “acolyte”? Websters says “one who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties: one who attends or assists a leader”. An interesting first thought on the new Disney+ Star Wars series THE ACOLYTE. Starring Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae as Master Sol, Amandla Stenberg as Mae/Osha, Dafne Keen as Padawan J…

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The Iron Claw - Texas Wrestling Royalty - Film/Wrestling History Discussion E9205 1:42:32

25d ago1:42:32

1:42:32

Recently made available for streaming on Max 2023 gave us THE IRON CLAW. A tale of Texas wrestlings’ most celebrated family The Von Erich’s. With the patriarch Fritz leading the charge his sons followed his footsteps into the squared circle. Not since 2008’s The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke has a wrestling film been so captivating. The Iron Claw…

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Comic Books: State of the Industry - A Discussion on the State of the Biz E9204 2:22:12

1M ago2:22:12

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Comic Books! You know we love them, but what is the state of the industry today? AA had some thoughts on the matter and suggested we bring back a guest for the topic! All the way back from season 7 episode 151 - the founder of Comic Arts - San Antonio Mr. Nas Rodriguez! He’s got a comic-centric show coming up and some serious thoughts on the state …

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X-Men ‘97 - Previously on X-Men - Final Four Episodes Reviewed E9203 2:33:43

2M ago2:33:43

2:33:43

Previously on Just Another Friday Night…episode 200 to be exact Double A & CM Chuck reviewed the first 6 episodes of the new X-Men ‘97 series on Disney+. Normally we wait for a series to conclude before covering it, however this one was just too damn good to wait! And now the season has concluded and there’s a great big hole right in the middle of …

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Srikanth, Challengers 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss the new Hindi biopic Srikanth and the film everyone is talking about: Challengers.

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FALLOUT - Gimmie Shelter! - Season 1 Review E9202 2:05:52

2M ago2:05:52

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Fire up those Pip-Boys and crack open a nice cold Nuka Cola! We’ve got the big THUMBS UP from Vault Boy himself to dive into the series debut of FALLOUT! Based on the wildly popular video game series now Prime Video has delivered us an 8-episode series streaming with them. Fans of the video game were no doubt eagerly anticipating the series since t…

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SPIDER-MAN Tobey Trilogy - Back in Theaters! - Experience/Trilogy Review E9201 1:40:42

2M ago1:40:42

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Listen Bud, he’s got radioactive blood. Can he swing from a thread? Take a look overhead. Hey there! There goes the Spider-Man! Back in the year of Our Lord 2002, Evil Dead director Sam Raimi and Sony gave us the feature length on-screen Spider-Man we’d waited since 1962 to see. Tobey Maguire donned the blue and red webbed suit and Marvel was never…

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X-Men ‘97 - Remember It! - First 6 episode Review E8200 2:49:14

3M ago2:49:14

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200 EPISODES!! TWO HUNDRED!!! We’ve come this far and want to THANK YOU the Friday Nighters of The Friday Night Faithful! And we couldn’t think of a better way to cap off our 8th season than with MARVEL’s Merry Mutants the X-MEN and quite possibly the hottest series on streaming right now X-Men ‘97! So hot in fact that we couldn’t wait to cover the…

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Maidaan, Amar Singh Chamkila 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss two contrasting Hindi biopics: Amit Sharma's MAIDAAN and Imtiaz Ali's AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA.

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Films & Writing #30: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva do their 30th podcast together – discussing 1990s Bollywood, including Karishma Kapoor, Govinda, Anil Kapoor and David Dhawan.

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INVINCIBLE Season 2 (Pt. 2) - Sins of the Son - Season 2 Pt. 2 Review E8199 2:09:49

3M ago2:09:49

2:09:49

INVINCIBLE! Season 2, Part 2, Episode 199!!! The long awaited final 4 episodes of Invincible S2 wrapped up last week and well worth the wait it was! We’ve brought back our guest host from our Invincible S2 P1 episode CM Kal to help us finish the story! When we last saw Mark he was on a distant planet with his father Nolan aka Omni-Man and he was in…

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TWD: The Ones Who Live - Richonne Returns! - Series Review S8199 2:11:25

3M ago2:11:25

2:11:25

At long last the return of RICK GRIMES and MICHONNE!! This is the story every Walking Dead fan has been waiting to see come to its conclusion. Last we saw Rick he was blowing up a bridge and being airlifted by the lady with the worst haircuts on TV - Jadis. Then we had to wait. And wait and then wait some more. We saw The Walking Dead proper end. F…

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Crew 37:12

3M ago37:12

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Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss CREW, the heist comedy starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE - GREAT SCOTT! - A Trilogy Retrospective E8198 3:18:19

3M ago3:18:19

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“Marty! You’ve got to come back with me!” Where?? BACK TO THE FUTURE! That’s right Friday Nighters we’re taking you back in time to discuss one the most iconic film trilogies ever made. Doc Brown, Marty McFly and of course Biff Tannen. From Academy Award winner Stephen Spielberg and Academy Award winner Robert Zemeckis these beloved films have brou…

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Lootere, Madgaon Express 52:28

4M ago52:28

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Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss the fascinating new action series LOOTERE, and Kunal Kemmu's hilarious buddy comedy, MADGAON EXPRESS.

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DR. DOOM - 2 Tales of DOOM! - Comic Book/Character Review E8197 2:45:24

4M ago2:45:24

2:45:24

At long last - DOOM! The Ruler of Latveria would be most displeased with the disrespect he has received in not yet being addressed properly on this show. We aim to correct that tonight by bringing not one but TWO mighty tales that showcase the "good" Doctor named DOOM. First up is the iconic tale EMPEROR DOOM which shows us exactly what a world rul…

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Yodha, Murder Mubarak, Ae Watan Mere Watan 55:41

4M ago55:41

55:41

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia take on a Triple Threat discussion: Two Dharma productions and two Sara Ali Khan movies at once.

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X-MEN ‘92-‘96 - Children of the Atom! - Series Review E8196 1:34:47

4M ago1:34:47

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“Mutation: it is the key to our evolution. It has enabled us to evolve from a single-celled organism into the dominant species on the planet. This process is slow, and normally taking thousands and thousands of years. But every few hundred millennia, evolution leaps forward.” On Wednesday March 20th, 2024 evolution most certainly leaps forward as o…

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Films & Writing #29: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 59:34

4M ago59:34

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Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss this year's Oscars, and the acting legacy of Aishwarya Rai.

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TRUE DETECTIVE NIGHT COUNTRY - Just Another Friday Night Country! - Season Review E8195 1:45:22

4M ago1:45:22

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WE ARE BACK! LIVE and in person with you after our longest hiatus since our inception! We will discuss that and more as we go into the NIGHT COUNTRY with TRUE DETECTIVE’s Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. Foster plays Liz Danvers and Reis stars as Evangeline Navarro, as these two tackle a crime in literally the darkest times of Alaska. We want to thank a…

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Laapataa Ladies, Fairy Folk 1:08:19

4M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies and Karan Gour's indie, Fairy Folk.

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Dune: Part 2 51:35

4M ago51:35

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Join Andy, and John as they discuss the Dave Batista space opera epic, Dune: Part 2!

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All India Rank, Poacher 1:02:18

5M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Varun Grover's debut film ALL INDIA RANK and Richie Mehta's new series, POACHER.

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The Iron Claw, The Holdovers 57:34

5M ago57:34

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Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Sean Durkin's bleak wrestling biopic The Iron Claw, and Alexander Payne's warm Christmas movie, The Holdovers.

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Bhakshak 44:18

5M ago44:18

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Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss the interesting new Netflix drama, BHAKSHAK, starring Bhumi Pednekar.

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Films & Writing #28: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

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In the latest IIF podcast, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss their favourite Hindi cinema from the 2000s.

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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE REVOLUTION - Sword & Scepter - Season 2 Review E8194 1:45:54

5M ago1:45:54

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You say you want a REVOLUTION? Well By the Power of Grayskull YOU have the POWER!!! He-Man is back from Mattel and Kevin Smith. With him comes Skeletor of course but also Hordak and the Horde!!! Also there’s Sorceress Teela, Evil Lyn, Andra, Duncan, Orko and a whole host of others!!! We’re spoiling this one so if you haven’t seen it - step out and …

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Superman Annual #11 - For the Man Who Has Everything - Issue Review E8193 2:27:45

6M ago2:27:45

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For the Man Who Has Everything by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons is easily one of the greatest Superman stories ever told. Debuting in 1985 this tale is so beloved that it even received a Justice League Unlimited episode in season 1, episode 2. The story see Wonder Woman, Batman & Robin visiting Superman at the Fortress of Solitude for his birthday. W…

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Fighter 52:58

6M ago52:58

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Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Siddharth Anand's latest actioner, FIGHTER.

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TWISTED METAL - Send in The Clown! - Season 1 Review E8192 2:30:37

6M ago2:30:37

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“20 years ago the world fell to shit. A big ole’ apocalyptic dump. Some bug, took out all the world’s computers. Power grids down, the internet gone! And not having easily accessible porn freaked people the fuck out! So cities put up walls to protect themselves and threw the criminals out into the chaos. So they could fight over what was left, whic…

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Merry Christmas 1:09:19

6M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss their differences about Sriram Raghavan's latest film, Merry Christmas. (No critics were harmed in the making of this podcast). This is a *spoiler-filled discussion*.

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Films & Writing #27: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 1:02:16

6M ago1:02:16

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Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva do the first IIF podcast of 2024. The topics: Hindi black comedies, Bhumi Pednekar and Vikrant Massey.

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What If…Season 2 - Pondering Further... - Season 2 Review E8191 2:11:53

6M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

“Time. Space. Reality. It's more than a linear path. It's a prism of endless possibility, where a single choice can branch out into infinite realities, creating alternate worlds from the ones you know. I am #TheWatcher. I am your guide through these vast new realities. Follow me and ponder the question... #What if?” Disney+ provided us a final gift…

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The Iron Claw 1:19:56

6M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

Join Andy, Dean, and Jamie Coy as they discuss the 2023 Von Erich family biopic, The Iron Claw.

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Marvel vs. DC - Showdown of the Century! - Comic Book Series Retrospective E8190 3:06:17

6M ago3:06:17

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In February of 1996 the two biggest titans in all of comics collided for the crossover people had been asking for - well as long as they’ve both been in existence. There were to be 11 bouts with the heavyweight fights to be decided by fan voting. It was quite the time to be alive! We were going to see Superman vs. The Hulk, Captain America vs. Batm…

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2023 Wrap: Best of Hindi cinema 1:24:01

7M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss their standout Hindi films of the year – along with a few of their favourite moments and performances.

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Dunki, Priscilla 1:20:37

7M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Rajkumar Hirani's DUNKI, followed by Sofia Coppola's PRISCILLA.

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LotR: Return of The King 20th Anniversary - Film Retrospective E8189 2:28:39

7M ago2:28:39

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“I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down! But it is not this day! This day we fight!” 20 years ago a King spok…

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INVINCIBLE Season 2 (Pt. 1) - Sins of the Father - Series Review 2:14:37

7M ago2:14:37

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THINK FRIDAY NIGHTERS THINK! The Grayson Family is BACK! The long awaited second of the Prime Video smash hit series INVINCIBLE has descended upon us! Well at least the first 4 episodes of season 2. While Double A has the night off CM has enlisted the help of a very special guest host - when only another CM will do, CM Kal is stepping in for his fi…

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Films & Writing #26: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 56:43

7M ago56:43

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Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the year that was.

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The Archies, Joram 1:13:08

7M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two Hindi films: Zoya Akhtar's The Archies and Devashish Makhija's Joram.

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THE LAST RONIN - Turtle Power! - Comic Series Review E8186 2:45:11

7M ago2:45:11

2:45:11

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a story for every generation it seems. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael have become timeless as have Master Splinter, April O’Neil, Casey Jones and The Sheredder. But what about The Turtles final story? Since our season we have discussed covering the highly praised story The Last Ronin. Touted as …

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Sam Bahadur, Animal 1:12:58

7M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Film critics Rahul Desai, Ishita Sengupta and Uday Bhatia discuss the two big Bollywood releases: a dull biopic (Sam Bahadur) and an expensive Sandeep Reddy Vanga rant (Animal)

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Batman & Bill w/ Athena Finger - Heir to Batman - Interview & Review E8185 1:39:28

7M ago1:39:28

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Who created Batman? At one time this question only had a single answer - a single name came to the mind of comic book fans and Batman fans alike. This answer though could not have been further from the truth. Thank Gotham for Marc Tyler Nobleman and his unrelenting quest for the truth. Thanks to him and his quest we got the 2017 Hulu documentary Ba…

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Films & Writing #25: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 1:09:04

8M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return to chat about the following topics: Fantasy films, Emraan Hashmi, Juhi Chawla.

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Apurva, The Railway Men 51:59

8M ago51:59

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Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss the survival thriller Apurva (Disney+ Hotstar) and the YRF limited series, The Railway Men (Netflix).

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GEN V - Back 2 School - Season Review E8184 2:24:24

8M ago2:24:24

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Fans of THE BOYS tired of waiting for season 4, were able to fill their void with GEN V. For anyone who ever wondered what institute of higher learning that esteemed members of THE SEVEN attended welcome to Godolkin University. Where Supes get a first rate education in crime fighting, public relations, and branding. Everything a growing member of T…

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Tiger 3, The Killer 1:10:24

8M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss the new Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3, and David Fincher's The Killer (Netflix).

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LOKI SEASON 2 - Time Keeps on Slippin’ - Season Review E8183 1:58:57

8M ago1:58:57

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***SPOILERS for LOKI Season 2***If ever there was a case for playing “Fly Like an Eagle” from Steve Miller Band, Loki Season 2 is it. Tom Hiddleston is back with even more glorious purpose in his defining role as Loki the God of Mischief. Much of season 1’s cast returns including Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie, Owen Wilson as Mobius, Tara Strong as Mi…

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