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The past seven days were epic for pop culture, 'The Walking Dead' on AMC introduced Negan, Shane McMahon destroys WrestleMania, and Lucasfilm released the first trailer for 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' EJ Moreno and Matt Sardo have different opinions on the season finale of 'The Walking Dead,' the duo examines the mainstream popularity of WrestleMania, and gush over 'Rogue One.' Do you have a question that you would like answered during the show? Email your questions to matt@popaxiom.com. If you are looking to sponsor the podcast email matt@popaxiom.com as well. Never heard of Matt Sardo?For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to that, he gave Doc Brown the idea for the flux capacitor and led the Resistance to victory over SkyNet – all while sipping a finely crafted IPA. As a radio host, he’s interviewed celebrities, athletes and everyone in between. He’s covered everything from the Super Bowl to Comic-Con.Who is EJ Moreno?Is he a trained physician? No. Is a he a former

Season six of AMC's The Walking Dead comes to a close this Sunday; Matthew Sardo and EJ Moreno debate the merits of TV vs. comic book, who will survive the finale, and could you ever replace Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes. The duo also tries to figure out what makes The Flash on the CW a special show. Plus, how will Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice do at the box office in week two? Articles mentioned in the podcast: 5 Characters On 'The Walking Dead' That Should Die http://www.monkeysfightingrobots.com/5-characters-walking-dead-should-die/ Walking Dead: Why Negan Has To Kill Michonne http://www.monkeysfightingrobots.com/walking-dead-negan-will-kill-michonne/ Supergirl/The Flash: Is This The Start Of A TV Justice League? http://www.monkeysfightingrobots.com/supergirl-meets-flash/ Do you have a question that you would like answered during the show? Email your questions to matt@popaxiom.com. If you are looking to sponsor the podcast email matt@popaxiom.com as well. Never heard of Matt Sardo?For starter

'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' is upon us, and the reviews are polarizing. Matthew Sardo and EJ Moreno discuss the good and the bad of the film, and the future of the DC Comics Cinematic Universe. Articles mentioned in the podcast: Review: 'Batman v Superman' - Ben Affleck Owns The Batman http://www.monkeysfightingrobots.com/batman-v-superman-review-dawn-of-justice/ REVIEW: "Batman v Superman" more like "Yawn of Just 'Meh'" http://www.monkeysfightingrobots.com/review-batman-v-superman-dawn-justice-like-yawn-just-meh/ Do you have a question that you want answered during the next show? Email Matthew Sardo at matt@popaxiom.com. If you are looking to sponsor the podcast email matt@popaxiom.com as well. Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to that, he gave Doc Brown the idea for the flux capacitor and led the Resistance to victory over SkyNet – all while sipping a finely crafted IPA. As a radio host, he’s interviewed celebrities, athletes and e

The week we discuss the 20 Greatest 'Batman The Animated Series' Episodes, who should be cast as the next Iron Man, and we prepare for 'Batman v Superman' by rewatching 'Man of Steel.' Articles mentioned in the podcast: Top 5 Actors to Replace Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man http://www.monkeysfightingrobots.com/top-5-actors-to-play-iron-man/ Road to 'Batman v Superman': 20 Great Batman TAS Episodes http://www.monkeysfightingrobots.com/road-batman-v-superman-20-great-batman-tas-episodes/ Do you have a question that you want answered during the next show? Email Matthew Sardo at matt@popaxiom.com. If you are looking to sponsor the podcast email matt@popaxiom.com as well. Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to that, he gave Doc Brown the idea for the flux capacitor and led the Resistance to victory over SkyNet – all while sipping a finely crafted IPA. As a radio host, he’s interviewed celebrities, athletes and everyone in between. He’s covered ever

This week we are blown away by how good '10 Cloverfield Lane' is, overact to the first appearance of Spider-Man in 'Captain America: Civil War,' and wonder about the end game for AMC's The Walking Dead.

Seth Grahame-Smith the creator of 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,' and Jake Marcionette the youngest author to hit the New York Times Bestseller list with his book 'Just Jake' talk about their two different journeys to becoming a successful writer.

Comedian, writer, actor Michael Ian Black stopped by to talk about his new book - "Navel Gazing - True Tales Of Bodies, Mostly Mine (but also my mom's, which I know sounds weird)." Black delivers a frank and funny memoir about confronting his genetic legacy as he hits his forties. On the second half of the show, we discuss the Darth Vader is Supreme Leader Snoke rumors.

Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast - Episode 62 Your host Matthew Sardo takes you on the 24-hour journey that was he press screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This is a recap of the film and contains spoilers. What are thoughts on the film and what was your experience like? Let the wait begin for Star Wars: Episode VIII which will be in theaters on May 26, 2017.

Actor Kevin Sizemore stopped by to talk about his latest film 'Woodlawn' based on the life of Tony Nathan. "A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field." Sizemore also talked about his next project, the sci-fi film 'Domain.' 'Woodlawn' is directed by The Erwin Brothers, Andrew and Jon Erwin. The film stars Sean Astin, Nic Bishop, Caleb Castille, Sherri Shepherd, Jon Voight, Kevin Sizemore, and will be in theaters on October 16. Bonus track: Ronda Rousey as Captain Marvel

Legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen stopped by to talk about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the explosion of pop culture conventions. Pualsen is best known for 'Pinky and the Brain,' 'Animaniacs,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' and 'Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius.' Bonus tracks: Marvel vs DC Comics marketing battle The one-billion dollar budget for 'Avengers: Infinity War'

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' is in its third season and Melissa Fumero who plays Detective Amy Santiago stopped by to talk about the direction of the series and the comedic chemistry she has with Andy Samberg. Bonus track: Top 10 Sitcoms of All-Time About Melissa Fumero: Prior to BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, Melissa Fumero was seen in recurring roles on “Gossip Girl” and “The Mentalist.” She also was featured in the independent film “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell” and in the digital series “Haute & Bothered.” She graduated from New York University with a degree in theater and spent four years as “Adriana Cramer” on daytime drama “One Life to Live.” Fumero lives in Los Angeles with her husband.

'Benders' premieres October 1 on IFC and Andrew Schulz and Chris Distefano stopped by to talk about the series. 'Benders' follows a team of friends bonded by an irrational obsession with their men’s ice hockey team, The Chubbys. Bonus tracks: 'The Martian' review, Jakob Danger's new album

Clifton Collins Jr. stopped by to talk about his film 'Triple 9,' HBO series 'WestWorld,' book 'Prison Ramen: Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars,' and his charity event Every Angeleno Counts 5K & Festival supporting Homeboy Industries. Register for the event here: http://www.everyangelenocounts.org/

Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar talked with Matthew Sardo about his new book Yes, My Accent Is Real, the conversation led to a dialogue about how celebrity culture has changed society and how Nayyar hopes to inspire one person to quit their job and follow their dream. Nayyar mentioned that celebrity status has a double edged sword. “I feel that movie actors or TV actors used to be celebrated and now everyone is waiting for us to make a mistake so they can pounce on us. So they can write so funny piece in TMZ or watch us say something a hundred times on YouTube,” said Nayyar. Nayyar hopes that people realize that everyone’s journey is human. “There is no one way to get what you want to get. I really hope that someone reads this book and is sitting and their office and has always dreamt about doing something and quit and do it,” said Nayyar. Listen to the complete Kunal Nayyar interview below. Yes, My Accent Is Real is available now in your local book store and online.

Chris Hardwick and David Yarovesky stopped by to talk about their horror film presented by Nerdist, 'The Hive.' This feature film will be in theaters on September 14th for one night only. Directed by Yarovesky and produced by Cary Granat, 'The Hive' is a fun, disgusting terror of a love story involving a virus that manifests itself as eye-bulging goo. After a mysterious plane crashes in the woods, couple Adam (Gabriel Basso) and Katie (Kathryn Prescott) investigate only to find a disease that quickly goes pandemic. They must fight through amnesia and disturbing memories to find out what happened and survive. “Yarvo has managed to tell a horror story in a fantastic new way that is super creepy and intimate, yet ultimately unfolds into a much larger movie. I'm so excited that we could help bring to the world! I just want people to be able to see it ASAP,” said Hardwick. Yarovesky has been described by 'Film Threat' as “A filmmaker to watch.” At only 35 years old he has over 40 music video, 10 commercials,

Actor Anthony Ingruber called in to talk about his experience working on 'Age of Adaline.' The young actor earned the role in the film because of his uncanny resemblance to Harrison Ford, and his Youtube impression from 2008. The director of 'Age of Adaline,' Lee Toland Krieger, reached out to Ingruber after watching the impersonation. The video in question currently sits at half a million views and and has cultivated a loyal and vocal fanbase for Ingruber. “It was such a crazy turn of events that the director of 'Age of Adaline,' Lee Toland Krieger stumbled upon my Youtube videos, in particular being the Harrison Ford one of course. After a Skype chat with him and a live audition, he offered me the part. It was a very strange, “one in a million sort of shot.” The odds of Harrison Ford playing that guy, then meeting that guy, and the guy being me was just crazy but really wonderful,” said Ingruber. Before 'Age of Adaline' fans were impressed with Anthony Ingruber’s Han Solo impersonation, but after Lucasfi

Author Buzz Bissinger stopped by to talk about the 25th anniversary edition of 'Friday Night Lights.' This book gave an up close and personal look at the high pressure sport of high school football. The book inspired a critically acclaimed film and television series. Bonus track: Don't poke the #Olicity fan base!

Rapper Luther Campbell (formerly of 2 Live Crew), 20 years later after going toe-to-toe with the Supreme Court Campbell has become more than just a entrepreneur, he's a social activist for the city of Miami. During our interview Campbell talked about the situation in Ferguson, social media, inner city gun violence, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, concussions in the NFL, and how you can become a social activist as well. Bonus track: Top 5 Super Hero Roles for Ronda Rousey

Retired actress Lisa Jakub stopped by to talk about her 18 year career in Hollywood and sudden retirement at 22. Jakub had been in blockbusters like 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and 'Independence Day' but her passion today is writing as she has just released her memoir 'You Look Like That Girl.' Bonus track: Who should play Han Solo?

Actress Emily Mortimer stopped by to talk about her latest film '10,000 Saints' starring Ethan Hawke, Asa Butterfield and Emile Hirsch. This is the second time Mortimer has worked with Butterfield and she commented on his performance in '10,000 Saints.' “He’s an incredible actor. You take one look at him on screen and those blues, it’s just like, he kind of is cinema in a way,” said Mortimer. '10,000 Saints' will be in theaters and on demand August 14. The conversation led to her sitcom on HBO, 'Doll & Em' in which Mortimer heads to Hollywood, closely followed by best friend Dolly Wells as her assistant. Wells is her life long best friend. We joked about if Mortimer and Wells argued over who would shag Ewan McGregor in season two. “I did get a little bit jealous on the set when she (Dolly) was making out with Ewan McGregor,” said Mortimer. The second season of 'Doll & Em' will premiere on HBO in September. Bonus track: Should Marvel make a Blade Netflix series or a fourth film?