Michael And Benjamin's Podcast

Does Thanos take his crush too far?Should Marvel Heroes be on the Protected Species ListJim Starlin: Wounded hero of the proliteriat or drama queen?And Finally:Do Amish People Even Cyberpunk?This and other life-changing questions are asked in this weeks podcast. Mick and Ben get mad into symbols (well really just Ben and Mick has to listen).Youtube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEeVZgnPQHkFind Us On Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/Find Us on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/?hl=enor Tweet Us Here: @MickandBen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

... for an Action Figure?With Black Panther destroying all before it there has been a bit of a lull in comic-book and movie news. Bloody February. So after discussing what little news there is Mick fills Ben in on one of the aspects of pop culture that he just doesn't get; Toy Collecting.Youtube version: https://youtu.be/24DR6uK59d8Why I Quit Toy Collecting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdxxaz7HF04RSS: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundclo…850/sounds.rssTwitter: twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/mickandben/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04:00 A rambling review / discussion of Black Panther with some spoilers. 22:05 Rampage Trailer24:32 Cloverfield Paradox (Irishman in Space!)30:04 Listener's Tweet - Dr. Doom Casting36:00 Are character actors more than just human Easter Eggs?YouTube version, give it a look:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQoSqzgCNNYRSS: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundclo…850/sounds.rssTwitter: twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ben wonders why Cyberpunk is suddenly back. Also: Venom Trailer 00:35Untitled Deadpool Sequel Trailer 6:30Jessica Jones Season 2 Trailer 9:45Black Panther Review Scores 11:50Cyberpunk: 19:10Including Blade Runner, Altered Carbon (Alternate Carbonate), Almost Human and Total Recall 2070.YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIVujteeGicRSS: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundclo…850/sounds.rssTwitter: twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode Mick and Ben discuss;Haters vs Black Panther 1:07Antman and The Wasp 9:45Is Star Trek Discovery even good already? 17:25Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-VTf4IlgTA&feature=youtu.beRSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:302485850/sounds.rssTwitter: https://twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief, illness related hiatus the lads are back in the Digital Tiny Room.This week, after discussing a couple of controversial tweets and Captain Marvel's new costume they talk about what is needed to be a great villain.Ben finally gets to talk about snooty philosophy stuff. Mick finally gets to talk about Transformers.YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poOdQU3UuEQ&feature=youtu.beLink to Ben's Blog : https://burningpapertigers.wordpress.com/2015/02/28/the-sovereign-a-villain-of-true-substance/RSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:302485850/sounds.rssTwitter: https://twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back in the all new, all digital, tiny room. This week Mick and Ben discuss Black Mirror, including which comic book artists they think would suit each episode's style and motifs. Loads of motifs.AlsoNews roundup 1:00Black Mirror 20:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new podcast? On Christmas Day? Cancel your usual traditions, sit around the fire with loved ones and listen to two idiots giving uniformed opinions about the following topics;Bright (Netflix Original Will Smith Orc Cop Movie) 1:07Lobo 13:03Hellboy Krampusnacht 24:00Christmas Movies 37:30Happy! 40:35Nostalgia (X-Men) 45:50Youtube Version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_wM5wMwpoA&feature=youtu.beRSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:302485850/sounds.rssTwitter: https://twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mick, who isn't exactly mad about Star Wars, reviews The Last Jedi. Ben hasn't seen it. Then the two pair of wankers talk about the upcoming Disney Fox merger and the repercussions for Marvel movies and entertainment in general. Finally, in honour of the foundation of a new evil MegaCorp, we talk about our favourite Evil MegaCorps from TV and Movies.Timecodes:00:10 Stars Wars16:47 Disney/Fox37:45 Evil MegaCorpsYoutube version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGdF7Z_LJn4&feature=youtu.beTwitter: https://twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben (but especially Ben) walk on eggshells this week as they discuss the issues of cultural appropriation in comic book properties. Like Katy Perry!Also, Jessica Jones, Spiderverse and Venom news.What is Cultural Appropriation? 16:25Black Panther 22:10The Simpsons 36:45Thor 43:00Big Hero Six 44:00Alpha Flight 48:56Youtube: https://youtu.be/lO7VKCnsXkARSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:302485850/sounds.rssTwitter: https://twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Year In Review!The Lads have courted hubris and created their very own Awards Show: THE MICKEYS. Like all great award shows, it's high on its own importance, politically and culturally tone deaf and most importantly makes them feel like they're in charge.Categories include:Best TV Series 11:40Best Movie 25:45Best Comic 33:55Standout character 37:05All round bad egg 40:50and much more!Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBbfD4hjd_0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben reviews Justice League, despite not having seen it. Then he reviews Netflix's The Punisher, despite not having seen that either. He rounds off with a review of Hulu's Runaways, which he also hasn't seen.It's the best episode yet, especially if you like reviews of a thing by a man who hasn't seen that thing.Deadpool Trailer: 3:25Justice League: 11:20The Punisher: 28:00Runaways: 41:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Michael and Benjamin talk about the potential for a Xmen - Marvel movie universe merger, The villain from the new Justice League movie; Steppenwolf and The King of Comics himself Jack Kirby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are children the scariest thing ever? Yes. The proof? This weeks Podcast. Micheal and Benjamin take a look at all the terrifying and overpowered offspring that comics have to offer. They look at mythological precedent and the symbolism that they represent for their mothers and fathers.PLUS:Stranger Things 2, Demadogs, Portrait style marketing.Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need a hero? Then look no further, Mick and Ben have tried to compile a list of the best of the best from the last few decades. Powerful Protectors, Pioneering Powers and most importantly Pouches!!!PLUS:Mick and Ben apply their signature brand of pedantry to the weeks pop culture news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the new Black Panther trailer, have our least popular segment 'Keeping up with the Inhumans', and talk about four spooky horror comics that may or may not be ripe for adaptation.Time codes:Black Panther 1:20Keeping up with The Inhumans 10:00Fatale 18:05Hack/Slash 30:10American Vampire 38:00The Concept of Alan Moore 45:45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Micheal and Benjamin scraping the bottom of a shallow barrel of content? Yes. Will they feel any shame? Unlikely.This week Mick makes his dream pitch to end all pitches, The Authority; sexy, bureaucracy free Superheroics, international diversity and best of all a Millared sequel.Now with added abs and Ben putting his foot in his mouth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben talk about Blade Runner 2049, The Gifted, The Orville, Inhumans (unfortunately)and Star Trek Discovery.Also, there is a hurricane outside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone loves Pop Culture. Be it your favourite TV show, comic, superhero or novel everyone has that one thing they love but what happens when a whole community falls in love with something?Micheal and Benjamin take a look at some of the times that pop culture has transcended it's medium and influenced the real world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auntie Heroes, are we saying that right probably not...The new Punisher Trailer from Netflix has Micheal and Benjamin awfully excited, So they ask the question ''Who even is the Punisher?''PLUS:The Villainy of Damon Lindelof and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Father Fetish.DIRTY LAUNDRY:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWpK0wsnitcWHY IS THE HAND SO BORING?:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfjvoEvAzCERSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:302485850/sounds.rssTwitter: https://twitter.com/MickandBen?lang=enInsta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.