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Nick Friar and Wesley Sykes co-host CMM Podcast & discuss movies, TV, comics, and pop culture. Catch their weekly YouTube live stream every Monday at 5:30 PM ET. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmm-podcast/support
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In an audio-only Episode 266, Nick and Wesley welcome back Eric & Julia Lewald, writers of the X-Men: The Animated Series and consulting producers of X-Men 97, now streaming on Disney+. They discuss their thoughts on the new show, share stories from the days of the 90s show, the X-Men in the MCU, and more! Buy the Lewald's books — Previously on X-M…
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In Episode 265, court is back in session as Nick and Wesley put a spin on their Original vs Sequel series with a debate between X2: X-Men United (2003) and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Which movie tells the better story? Which features the better stand-out scene? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They clos…
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In Episode 264, Nick and Wesley do a tier-ranking to see who are the best live-action X-Men portrayals. Who wound up on top? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! And catch their weekly livestream…
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In Episode 263, Nick and Wesley are joined by Dr. Joe Gilmore of the TLDR Podcast to see who can draft the best team of X-Men characters. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! And catch their week…
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In Episode 262, court is back in session as Nick and Wesley debate the 1989 cult classic Road House, starring Patrick Swayze, and the 2024 reboot Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, available on Prime Video. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them …
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In Episode 261, Nick and Wesley share their tiered rankings of the now-defunct DC Extended Universe. What was the top movie? Which one was underappreciated? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! A…
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In Episode 250, Nick and Wesley discuss the final entry into the DCEU, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, starring Jason Momoa. How did this stack up to the original? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the best from this movie? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the …
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In Episode 259, Nick and Wesley review the latest Denis Villeneuve movie, Dune: Part Two, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. Will this end up as the best movie of the year? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the best? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with th…
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In Episode 258, Nick and Wesley review the latest entry to the Sony Spider-verse, Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney. Was this so bad it's actually good? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the worst? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the D…
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In Episode 257, Nick and Wesley discuss HBO's True Detective: Night Country starring Jodi Foster and Kali Reis. Did this series tie up all the loose ends? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the best from this series? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Disc…
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In Episode 256, Nick and Wesley conduct a draft to build a Rom/Com using famous characters and situations from the genre. Who put together the most intriguing movie? Would you go see it? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Pod; @…
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In Episode 255, Nick and Wesley discuss the latest Matthew Vaughn flick, Argylle, starring Sam Rockwell and Bryce Dallas Howard. Was the audience misled by the trailers? What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show wi…
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In Episode 254, Nick and Wesley dust off an old episode idea for pitching different TV and movies that could be connected with the right elevator pitch. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! And c…
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In Episode 253, Nick and Wesley review Rebel Moon: Part 1 — A Child of Fire, written & directed by Zack Snyder. How does this stay up to Star Wars stories? What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Dischar…
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In Episode 252, Nick and Wesley discuss the 12th season of MCU television on Disney+, Echo, starring Alaqua Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio. What was the best episode? Who had the best performance by a side character? How did Kingpin compare to his Netflix appearances? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the …
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In Episode 251, Nick and Wesley discuss the 11th season of MCU television on Disney+, What If?... S2, starring Jeffrey Wright. Was this better than S1? What was our favorite episode? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. …
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In Episode 250, Nick and Wesley map out their show schedule for the year by discussing what movies and shows they want to review for the upcoming year. Which titles made the cut? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_…
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In Episode 249, Nick and Wesley. recalibrate their scores for MCU (and more) properties in 2023. Which titles had the biggest rise and fall? What was the most underrated movie of the year? Who won the year? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on …
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In Episode 248, Nick and Wesley continue their #HolidaySZN rewatch with 2004's Polar Express, starring Tom Hanks. Just how bad was the animation? Who had the best performance by a side character? What aged the best from this movie? Before that, they discussed the GTA VI trailer, some Deadpool 3-related thoughts, as well as the Blade video game trai…
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In Episode 247, Nick and Wesley discuss the 1988 action classic, Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis. Can this be considered a Christmas movie? What aged the best from this movie? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they discuss the new trailers for The Boys S4, House of the Dragon S2, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Nick has th…
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In Episode 246, Nick and Wesley review the 1989 holiday classic, Christmas Vacation (1989), starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo. Where does this rank among other Christmas classics? Who had the best performance by a side character? What aged the best from this movie? Before that, they discuss the latest casting rumors surrounding The Fantasti…
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In Episode 245, Nick and Wesley review the 43rd installment of the MCU, The Marvels, starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris. What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the best from this movie? Before that, they discuss the first trailers for Madame Web and What If?... S2, an…
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In Episode 244, Nick and Wesley discuss season 2 of Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson, now streaming on Disney+. What will age the best from this season? Who had the best performance by a side character? Are there any unanswerable questions? Before that, they discuss the Marvels opening weekend, MCU reshuffling release dates, and a live…
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In Episode 243, Nick and Wesley discuss The Boys' spin-off series, Gen V, now streaming on Amazon Prime. What was the best episode? What was the most gruesome death? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they discuss the viral Variety article about the MCU, the Echo trailer, and final thoughts ahead of The Marvels. Be sure …
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In Episode 242, Nick and Wesley review the horror comedy spoof Scary Movie (2000) starring Shawn & Marlon Wayans. In a truncated episode, Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute and they close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! And catch their w…
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In Episode 241, Nick and Wesley discuss the 1988 Michael Keaton cult classic Beetlejuice. Who had the best performance by a side character? What was the most rewatchable scene? Who lost the movie? Before that, they discuss possible reboots of Star Wars and Marvel as well as Loki S2:E3. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book …
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In Episode 240, Nick and Wesley are back with #SpookySZN to debate 28 Days Later vs. 28 Weeks Later. Which movie features the spookier jump scare? Which movie has the better zombie kill? Pitch a third installment of the series. Before that, they talk Loki S2:E2 and the Hollywood Reporter's story on Daredevil: Born Again and the overall MCU. Nick ha…
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In Episode 239, Nick and Wesley put #SpookySZN on pause to celebrate Nick's birthday and debate who is the better Power Ranger — Green Ranger or White Ranger. Who had the best Zord/Weapon combo? Who has the better suit? Who'd you rather have as a teammate? Before that, they discuss the Ahsoka S1 finale, S2:E1 of Loki, and Deadpool 3 keeping its May…
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In Episode 238, Nick and Wesley welcome #SpookySZN with open arms as they review 30 Days of Night, starring Josh Hartnett and Melissa George. What was the spookiest scene? What was the best death? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they discuss the end of the writer's strike, the start of Gen V and Loki, and the MCU anno…
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In Episode 237, Nick and Wesley are BACK to share what they've been watching lately during their mini-hiatus. Titles covered include: Barbie, Ahsoka S1, No Hard Feelings, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, Frontier, The Kingsman: Golden Circle, and Anchorman 2. Before that, they discuss the potential end of the writer's strike, the Aquaman 2 trailer, Gi…
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In Episode 236, Nick and Wesley share their best weddings in movies. Which wedding would you like to attend? Which would you like to be a part of? Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @ChangeMyMindPOD; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! And catch their weekly livestream on the #DorkGUniverse Facebook page, as well as all their archived audio content on Geeks …
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In Episode 235, Nick and Wesley review the 1995 Disney movie, Heavyweights, starring Ben Stiller, Shaun Weiss, and Kenan Thompson, in honor of Wesley's birthday. Does this movie still hold up? What was the most rewatchable scene? Do kids still go to fat camps today? Before that, they talk about the new trailer from Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon on Netfl…
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In Episode 234, Nick and Wesley review the latest DC movie, Blue Beetle, starring Xolo Mariduena, Susan Sarandon, and Bruna Marquezine. Where does this rank among recent comic book movies? What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they discuss more wedding things, National Cinema Day on 8/27…
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In Episode 233, Nick and Wesley rank the best summer blockbuster movies by decade. Which movies did we leave out? Which movies did we have too high? Before that, we talk about the X-Men'97 series recording a second season before anything is released from the first season. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They c…
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In Episode 232, Nick and Wesley debate the merits of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem vs the 2007 animated movie, TMNT. How does the animation stack up? Which features the best use of the turtles? Which tells a better story? Before that, they run through which Mattell IP would make a good movie, and Star Wars updates. Nick has the latest…
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In Episode 231, Nick and Wesley review the 41st installment to the MCU storyline, Secret Invasion, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelson, and Emilia Clarke, now streaming on Disney+. What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the best from the series? Before that, they discuss the LOKI S…
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In Episode 230, the boys are back to do an exit survey on Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part I, starring Tom Cruise. Before that, they discuss the Barbenheimer box office weekend, Secret Invasion, Invincible S2, and the Marvels trailer. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharg…
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In Episode 229, Nick and Wesley hold a draft to build an outfit comprised of the most iconic clothes from movies. They are joined by Mac, one-half of Mac&Gu Movie Club. Before that, they discuss the Deadpool 3 leaks, Zombieverse on Netflix, and Secret Invasion. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the sh…
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In Episode 228, court is back in session as Nick and Wesley debate which is the better Indiana Jones movie — Raiders of the Lost Ark or The Last Crusade? Before that, they discuss the box office and critics’ reception for Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny, and the Dune II trailer. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Min…
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In Episode 227, Nick and Wesley rank who's the best Batmen to appear on the big screen. Before that, they follow-up on The Flash box office numbers, and S1:E1 of Secret Invasion. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @ChangeMyMindPOD; @…
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In Episode 226, Nick and Wesley review The Flash, starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, and Sasha Calle. Was this the greatest comic book movie ever made? Who had a better fight scene as Batman? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they talk about the Kraven the Hunter trailer, Tom Cruise being courted to James Gunn’s DC, …
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In Episode 225, Nick and Wesley review season three of DAVE, available on demand on Hulu and FXX. What was the most cringeworthy moment? Who had the best cameo in the season? On a scale from 1-10, how much do you hate Dave the character? Before that, they have box office updates for Across the Spiderverse and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the e…
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In Episode 224, Nick and Wesley review Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse, starring Hailee Steinfeld, Shameik Moore, and Oscar Isaac. What was the most rewatchable scene? Is this the best comic book movie of all time? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they discuss ITYSL S3, and the TMNT: Mutant Mayhem trailer. Nick has …
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In Episode 223, Nick and Wesley take a look back at and review 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spidervese. What was the most rewatchable scene? Is this the best comic book movie of all time? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they discuss the MCU rumor mill, and The Flash director being considered to director James Gunn’s ‘T…
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In Episode 222, Nick and Wesley review Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Hugh Grant. What was the most rewatchable scene? What were our favorite relics used? Who had the best performance by a side character? Before that, they discuss MCU Disney+ release dates, Fast X opening box office, and the Ki…
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In Episode 221, Nick and Wesley review The Pope’s Exorcist, starring Russell Crowe, available to rent or own on Amazon. Was there any truth to this story? Was it more of a thriller or a horror movie? What will age the best from this movie? Before that, they discuss the second-week box office numbers for Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 and rumored ca…
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In Episode 220, Nick and Wesley review the 40th installment to the MCU storyline and the finale to James Gunn’s space odyssey, Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3, starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillen, and Chukwudi Iwuji. How does this stack up to the previous two movies? Were satisfied with how the story ended? What was the mo…
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In Episode 219, court is back in session as Nick and Wesley hold an Original vs. Sequel debate between Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 1 & 2. Which movie features the better use of the Guardians? Which one has the better soundtrack? Which movie furthers the greater MCU storyline? Before that, they discuss the second trailer for The Flash, an extended …
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In Episode 218, Nick and Wesley conduct an exit survey of Power Rangers: Once & Always, a Netflix 30th anniversary special. Before that, they discuss Mandalorian S3, and Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 early reviews. Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow…
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