Best MDK Productions Podcasts (2024)

Noel and Vinnie rank their top superhero/super-villain rip-offs, and they give their reasons for what makes something a worthy or unforgivable rip-off.By MDK Productions

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Pacific Rim/Pacific Rim: Uprising - (2013/18) - Episode 36 - Today, We Are Cancelling the Apocalypse 53:51

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Vinnie and Noel kick off Kaijuly with these two massive monstrosities.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 12 - Movies that Changed Genre - I Bet You Didn't See that Coming 44:39

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Noel and Vinnie rank their top Movies that Changed Genre, and they explain why the sudden change in these movies made a lasting impression.By MDK Productions

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Obi-Wan Kenobi - (2022) - Episode 36 - Hello There! 34:06

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Vinnie and Noel wrap up their Star Wars series with this rescue mission with old Ben Kenobi himself.By MDK Productions

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Star Wars Sequel Trilogy - (2015/19) - Episode 35 - I Am All The Jedi! 44:20

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Noel and Vinnie awaken the force with this episode of their Star Wars series.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 11 - Underwhelming Movie Franchises - What Might've Been 1:02:56

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Vinnie and Noel rank their Top 5 Underwhelming Movie Franchises, and they give their reason why these franchises in particular left them wanting so much more.By MDK Productions

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The Mandalorian & The Book of Boba Fett (2019/22) - Episode 34 - This is the Way 1:02:43

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Vinnie and Noel go bounty hunting in this episode of their Star Wars series.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 10 - Worst Movie Twists - Oh What A Twist 52:14

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Noel and Vinnie rank their worst movie twists, and they give their reasons for what makes a truly terrible movie twist.By MDK Productions

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Star Wars Original Trilogy - (1977/1980/83) - Episode 33 - Use the Force! 1:10:06

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Vinnie and Noel go back to where it all began with the next episode of their Star Wars series.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 9 - Stunts - We Be Stunting, Yo! 40:47

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Noel and Vinnie rank their favourite stunts, and stunt performers, and they give their reasons for what makes a stunt extra special.By MDK Productions

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Solo & Rogue One (2018/16) - Episode 32 - I'm One with the Force 1:01:55

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Vinnie and Noel continue their journey through the galaxy far far away with these two interquels.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 11 - Marc Sheffler 2 - The Myth 51:24

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Vinnie and Noel welcome back Marc Sheffler (The Last House on the Left, El Yid) for this episode, they talk Robin Williams, and the evolution of comedy.By MDK Productions

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Star Wars Prequel Trilogy - (1999/2002/05) - Episode 31 - Unlimited Power! 1:05:31

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Noel and Vinnie take a walk on the dark-side with Anakin Skywalker for these Star Wars prequels.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 8 - Jigsaw Traps - Live or Die, Make Your Choice 35:30

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Noel and Vinnie rank their favourite traps from the maniac mind of John Kramer, and his many accomplices.By MDK Productions

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The Batman w/Baish Benford - (2022) - Episode 30 - I Am Vengeance! 1:17:45

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Vinnie and Noel venture through the mean streets of Gotham with Baish Benford (Return of the Critics) for this crime fighting detective noir.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 10 - Ben Galley - Humans Need Fantasy to be Human 57:59

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Noel and Vinnie sit down and talk with best-selling fantasy author Ben Galley (Chasing Graves, The Written) for this episode, they ask him how he became an author, and why he fell in love with the craft of writing.By MDK Productions

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Talking Points 9 - Bruce Willis' Retirement 30:54

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Noel and Vinnie react to Bruce Willis' impending retirement, and take a look back at his incredible career.By MDK Productions

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Spider-Man: No Way Home w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 29 - With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility 47:42

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Vinnie and Noel welcome Mr. Marvel himself, Will Johnson (Cinephile Hissyfit Podcast) back for this joyous spiderversal event.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 7 - One Liners - Show Me the Funny!!! 49:08

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Vinnie and Noel rank their favourite One Liners, and the iconic movies they came from.By MDK Productions

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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox - (2013) - One Shot - Episode 28 - Run! Barry, Run! 34:07

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Noel and Vinnie go back through time with Barry Allen, altering the universe as we know it with this episode.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 9 - Don Shanahan - Every Movie Has A Lesson 55:42

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Vinnie and Noel get The Don back for another episode, this time they sit down, and ask him how, and why he became a teacher by day, and a movie critic by night.By MDK Productions

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Talking Points 8 - Netflix Price Hike & Password Crackdown 39:01

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Vinnie and Noel discuss the reported changes to Netflix' platform, and they talk about what this could mean for the streaming giants future.By MDK Productions

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Justice League Dark: Apokolips War - (2020) - One Shot - Episode 27 - No One Will Mourn You 38:07

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Noel and Vinnie go animated with another One Shot episode, this time taking in an alternate apocalyptic world.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 6 - 80s Action Heroes - The Last Action Heroes 35:56

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Noel and Vinnie rank their favourite bad-asses from the golden age of muscle bound heroes.By MDK Productions

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Superman: Red Son - (2020) - One Shot - Episode 26 - Up, Up, and Away! 38:51

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Vinnie and Noel take a look at the alternate history of DC with the Soviet Era Superman, and they talk about the freedoms the animated medium affords creators.By MDK Productions

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Talking Points 7 - Does the Tiger King TV Show Need to Exist? 28:04

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Vinnie and Noel take a look at the world of big cats, and reality tv with this one, and they speak about the upcoming Tiger King tv show adaptation.By MDK Productions

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Batman: Hush - (2019) - One Shot - Episode 25 - Riddle Me This 39:45

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Vinnie and Noel change it up a little, taking a look at the animated feature from DC, they breakdown what they think Hush did right, and how DC can learn from movies like this in the live action department.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 5 - Under-Rated Actors - Step Into the Spotlight 39:05

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Vinnie and Noel draw up another list, this time giving a little of that shine to their top 5 Under-Rated Actors.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 4 - Over-Rated Actors - Chewing Up the Scenery 26:47

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Noel and Vinnie return and, this time their hit-lists are filled with the name's of their top 5 Over-Rated Actors.By MDK Productions

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Peacemaker - (2022) - One Shot - Episode 24 - There's No Wrong Time to Rock 35:03

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Noel and Vinnie make peace with John Cena, and his manic entourage for this HBO Max series, they talk about what makes it so unique, and how James Gunn's love for everything weird shines through in this bizzare property.By MDK Productions

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The Suicide Squad - (2021) - One Shot - Episode 23 - Nom! Nom! 37:50

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Vinnie and Noel go on a suicide mission with James Gunn and his bonkers take on this villainous DC property. They talk about the action, the gore, and the squad itself, and how Gunn brings depth to otherwise shallow characters.By MDK Productions

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Talking Points 6 w/ Baish Benford - Joe Rogan Controversy 51:37

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Vinnie and Noel sit down with MDK regular Baish Benford (Return of the Critics), they take a peek at the frenzy surrounding the world's biggest podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, and it's iconic host.By MDK Productions

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Hawkeye w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 22 - Never Meet Your Hereos 1:14:16

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Noel and Vinnie welcome Will Johnson back for another sit down, this time they train their sights on the MCU Disney+ series, Hawkeye, they talk about the tone, and the varied character arcs, how they were handled, and ultimately the passing of the torch from Clint to Kate.By MDK Productions

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Eternals w/Will Johnson - (2021) - Episode 21 - Do Not become Attached to this Planet 1:12:24

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Vinnie and Noel welcome Will Johnson back for this episode, where they talk about one of the MCU's most divisive movies for years, and they speak to why they think that is the case.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 3 - Top 5 Horror Movie Weapons - Slayers be Slaying! 56:46

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Vinnie and Noel sit down with Baish Benford for this episode, they get their weapons at the ready, and weigh up what makes a weapon not just scary, or deadly but truly iconic, and offer us up examples they think exemplifies the use of the weapon the best.By MDK Productions

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Talking Points 5 - Foreign Language Mainstream 34:02

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Noel and Vinnie ask the question has foreign language content become more mainstream in recent memory, and if so, what are the benefits that are to be had from exposure to different styles of creativity from all around the world, and what has been behind this recent explosion in popularity.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 8 - Brandon Zakkai - I-12 1:04:40

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Vinnie and Noel welcome one of the Iraqi-12 to the studio for this episode, they sit down with Brandon Zakkai, and talk about what inspired him to become a comedian, also about the changing landscape in the comedy world.By MDK Productions

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Pair of Rankers 2 - Top 5 Superhero Releases 2021 - With Great Power, Comes Great Rankability 43:49

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Noel and Vinnie take a look back over last year's superhero releases, they pick their top 5 from the bunch, and give their reasons for their choices.By MDK Productions

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Avengers Assemble w/Baish Benford & Roman Sandquist - (2012) - Episode 20 - We Still Believe in Superheros 1:54:33

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Vinnie and Noel assemble Baish Benford (Return of the Critics) & Roman Sandquist (Mr. Goodbeer Podcast) for the final episode of their MCU Phase One series, they tell us whether or not they think Avengers lived up to expectations, and how the success of the MCU has had a far reaching impact on the movie industry as a whole.…

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Captain America: The First Avenger w/Don Shanahan - (2011) - Episode 19 - I Can Do This All Day 1:38:03

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Vinnie and Noel get Don back for the penultimate episode of the Darkseid Phase One series. They go all the way back to 1945 to thaw out a star spangled man, they talk about the film's particular style and tone, and how it was a brave move for Marvel, and if it was the right call or not.By MDK Productions

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Talking Points 4 w/ Don Shanahan - DCEU Cancelled? 29:35

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Noel and Vinnie get The Don, Don Shanahan back to discuss the recent rumours surrounding the reported complete ret-con of the DCEU and all it's associated properties.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 7 - Craig Reynolds & Cameron Macaulay - Rebecca's Boyfriend 38:52

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Vinnie and Noel complete their trilogy in the build up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival by welcoming Craig Reynolds and Cameron Macauley on, the director and star of the dramedy Rebecca's Boyfriend. They ask them both about their inspirations, and how the process of making their first feature went, and what they've learned from the …

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Thor w/Baish Benford - (2011) - Episode 18 - Whosoever Be Worthy, Shall Possess The Power Of Thor 1:19:42

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Vinnie and Noel get Baish Benford from the Return of the Critics back in the studio for this one, they go to Asgard and back again to find out if Thor be worthy of it's place as a MCU forebearer.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 6 - Michael MacBroom - Welcome to Northern Ireland 38:52

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Noel and Vinnie continue their build up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, welcoming Michael MacBroom, the director of Northern Irish comedy, Welcome to Northern Ireland. They ask him about how the film came to fruition, and speak to him about his particular style of filmmaking.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 5 - Adam William Cahill - Follow the Dead 41:02

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Vinnie and Noel continue their build-up to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, welcoming the director of zom-com Follow the Dead, Adam William Cahill for this episode, they ask him about the challenges of indy filmmaker, and what inspired him to make a zombie film as his first feature.By MDK Productions

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Talking Points 3 w/Baish Benford - Post Apocalyptic World - The End Is Nigh! 29:07

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Vinnie and Noel bring back Baish Benford from the Return of the Critics to run the rule over this week's Talking Point, setting their sights on the proliferation of apocalyptic movies pre & post pandemic, and speak about if fans of these types of movies are better prepared for the end times.By MDK Productions

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MDK Presents - Episode 4 - Larry Hankin - Escape from Hankatraz 1:19:27

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Noel and Vinnie welcome Larry Hankin (Escape from Alcatraz, Friends & Breaking Bad) for this episode, they sit down and chat with him about his amazing career, and ask him what it's like going from living in a van to acting with Clint Eastwood.By MDK Productions

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Iron Man 2 w/Will Johnson - (2010) - Episode 17 - I Want My Bird 1:39:03

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Vinnie and Noel welcome Will Johnson back to break down this Iron Man sequel, talking about how it matches up against its predecessor and how important it was in terms of MCU follow-ups as the universe expanded.By MDK Productions

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