Watching Comics Podcast

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 declare the show better than the book?- Is "The Walking Dead" really still on TV?Takes are had and deep feelings are felt in the first episodes. Tho it may be flying under the radar, we can't help but feel like this may be one of the good ones.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 the subversive secret to the storytelling?- Did Wenwu win the movie?As an origin story, 'Shang-Chi' brings the heat. As a commentary on damaged family, it hits all the right notes. Cheers to Marvel for capturing our loyalty once again! **THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS**Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 Holland get some character agency? Ultimately, the guys agree that Marvel has earned the benefit of the doubt. But if we're taking the trailer in a vacuum, there's just as much to be excited for as there are unanswered questions.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush *WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 Knight' make the industry better or worse?- What's the best Spider-Man movie?- How many Avengers titles earned spots?Five picks a piece and a huge field to choose from. Sentimental picks and heartbreaking cuts are made all-around. And after all is said and done, we'll look back on this as the crossover event of the year.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/GUEST: Raf Stitt - @Straight2DVDPod HOSTS: @Thatjakeownens + @MitchRoush *WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 discuss:Does Captain Carter deserve her own animated movie?Are there Shuma Gorath multiverse implications?Could this be Marvel's purest comic-to-screen installment?Although it may be too early to tell if the rest of the season will hold water, one thing is certain – Captain Carter is fantastic. We're all-in for 'What If... ?' going forward.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/ HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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-handedly holding the DCEU together?
- How do you define a movie that's good but not great?
- James Gunn - Brilliant or Derivative Director? 
Naturally, spoilers abound in this unapologetically unvarnished discussion. Because how do you dish on everyone's favorite colorful mercenaries and keep it "clean"? Either way, 'The Suicide Squad' is better than it had any right to be. This episode contains explicit language. Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/ HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoushGUEST: Ashley McKinney - @RealBadRobot *WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

Watching Comics is back with everyone's favorite segment...IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONSAttempting 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 Entertainment?In a few quick minutes, Jakes shuts-down the, "comic flicks aren't really cinema" publicity stunt. He also unpacks the Spaghetti Westerns comparison, concern for Hollywood losing mid-level gems, and looks forward to more visionary IP-inspired titles. Is it the take to end all takes? Probably not. But there’s a lot more nuance at play than we typically acknowledge. Be sure to rate, review, and give a listen!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 re-cast Owen Wilson's character?
Amidst all the uncertainty, we can definitively say 'Loki' elicits strong reactions. As far as this podcast is concerned, it may be impossible to say whether the show was great or not. But, hey, at least we got the incredible Johnathan Majors supervillain treatment.**This episode contains SPOILERS** Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review! https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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?- Taskmaster: Yay, nay, or ...Jell-O?- What if this movie dropped BEFORE 'Infinity War'?Strong family connections, tight action, and utterly entertaining, 'Black Widow' delivers the goods. But with such a complicated [and delayed] release, it's hard not to wonder about its lasting legacy. Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/GUEST: Amanda Guarragi - @amxndareviews https://candidxcinema.com/ HOSTS: @Thatjakeownens + @MitchRoush *WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 Man Marvel flick?- Do we have 'Hellboy' to thank for the MCU?- Is Snoopy a timelord?And, of course, there's more good, solid randomness unpacked along the way. Because when a corner of the internet is this fun, you go all-in. Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 snapshot of what the guys consider their next round of "passion projects":- 'The Wrong Earth': What if Jon Hamm was Dragonfly Man?- Does Ben Platt have the chops to carry 'Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen'? - Can we re-cast comic flicks with The Muppets?Rowdy as it all gets, these projects all feel tangible which only adds to the excitement. So, yeah, a lot happens ...but it's totally worth it. Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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?- Supervillain vs Suburbia: Can we pick a lane?- Is Jon Hamm's Iron Man perfect?All criticism aside, 'M.O.D.O.K.' is incredibly watchable and delivers some of the best colorful banter you'll find this year. But still, perhaps, not quite a home run...yet.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review! https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 flick?- What happened to single-installment comic titles?- What do we make of Keanu's legacy?Dripping with style and wildly entertaining, 'Constantine' delivers a rare enveloping experience. And, for the most part, it holds up ...Even despite some clunky dialogue.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review! https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 — how will that blend with the Marvel-ness of it all?- Is the world ready for Kumail Nanjiani to go full Superhero mode?- Has Kevin Feige turns us all into better film watchers?Come November, we'll usher-in a new era and we're willing to wager that it'll be majestic. Here's to 'Eternals' changing the game!Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review! https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 Zemo there?- Does this show suffer from overstuffed syndrome?- How stoked are we for Captain America 4?After all is said and done a lot happened, but also not a lot happened. A solid show that could've been better. But at least we have our new Captain now which is fantastic!**This episode contains SPOILERS**Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review! https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush

"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 tackle the tough topics:- What happened to Bebop and Rocksteady?- Worst Movie Trope: Baguettes in Grocery Bags or Empty Coffee Cups?- What's the scientific feasibility of shrinking mutant animals with CO2? From unhinged animatronics to Hollywood golden age references, TMNT II is as fantastic (and ridiculous) as nostalgia gets. And, if nothing else, this movie make life more fun. God bless the 90s, right?Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/GUEST: Namely 90s Podcast - @Namely90s http://namely90s.com/ HOSTS: @Thatjakeownens + @MitchRoush

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 Brock?- Can Woody Harrelson save this thing? Through it all, one thing is certain: Whether uniquely great or fantastically bad, VENOM 2 is going to make a lot of money. But does that make it successful?Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

The Watching Comics Pod is back with another installment of...IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONSAttempting 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:Is the Play Station 4's 'Spider-Man' game the definitive take on the character?In a few quick minutes, Jakes dives into Doc Ock, Peter's classic struggle, and the new refreshing take on everyone's favorite web-slinger. Is it definitive? Maybe or maybe not. But there’s certainly a case to be made. And it brings us back to the great question: Who's the best Spider-Man?Be sure to rate, review, and give a listen!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

"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 flicks?- Is the noir of it all homage or campy trope?- Why isn't Carla Gugino a household name?Visceral violence, bold visuals, and perhaps the best cast ever assembled for a comic flick— 'Sin City', whether re-watchable or not, carries a lasting legacy. And that is no small thing.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network*

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 WILLOW just a poor man's LORD OF THE RINGS?- Mullet Wars: Val Kilmer vs Billy Ray Cyrus- Remember when good practical effects were a thing?From rich storytelling to traumatized childhood nostalgia, WILLOW really is a miracle of a film. And with a legacy like that it's easy to see how the love for such a wild flick runs so deep.The 80s were a wild time and we're all the better for it. Right?Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoushGUEST: Mike G. - @MNerdiversehttps://www.mastersofthenerdiversecast.com/*WCP is a member of the GeekDad Podcast Network