Michael And Benjamin's Podcast

Mick and Ben talk about Saga, whether Saga is film-able or not, if TV or film would be better and spend a long time talking about their dream cast for a Saga adaptation.Ben is very sensitive about race, gender and representation, no matter what you may have heard elsewhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BATMAN ALWAYS WINS!!!!!!Why would you do that?Who allowed that?All these expressions of existential angst can be heard in this week's podcast as Micheal and Benjamin try to understand the strange motivations (and odd fetishes) that have led to the downfall of great comic series.They also investigate what's going on with Black Bolt's eyebrows and provide some counselling for sharks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben and Mick's friend John go on their first ever podcast field trip to see Marvel's Inhumans. It's not great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Death so gosh darn sexy in comics? We don't find out but we have fun trying. It's all Mad Titans and lusty reapers in this week's episode as Micheal and Benjamin look at death and all its implications in comics.Also Ben sees a really cool new superhero film that no one else has seen yet. Definitely true...Which Death would you like to meet, let us know {that sounded less creepy in my head.} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defenders came out this weekend. We watched most of it. We talk about The Defenders while misremembering most of the facts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is America experiencing an existential crisis? How many comic book characters will it take to sate Josh Brolin? Do mechanical spiders belong anywhere?If you've ever asked yourself these questions then this will probably suit you just fine.The Playlist mentioned in this weeks episode is here:spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/collopb/playlist/671Jl4aSsQXnACz2nT4nCV Slow West is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFfsTsdJfF8and as it turns out, Olivia Wilde just nicked Oscars last name, no blood relation at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Mick from an alternate universe discuss some things which are so similar to your universe that you might as well give it a listen.This week we have Deadpool 2 casting, Valerian and the City of Why it's Shit, Legion and David Lynch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben recorded live at #SDCC*, bringing you all the latest comic book news, rumours and gossip.*South Dublin County Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Mick discuss Ben's favourite thing in the world, Batman the Animated Series.We also talk about a lot of the news and reveals from this week's D23 event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick pitches an idea for a Marvel Hercules MCU movie to Ben. Ben listens intently and attempts to feign interest. We also discuss Baby Driver and cheap Inhumans trailers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben try to decide which movie is worse, 1997's Batman and Robin or 2004's Catwoman. They also discuss the upcoming Spiderman: Homecoming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thor! Mick and Ben talk about Thor until their throats are thor. *sore. We talk about:OG Mythology Thor,Marvel's Thor,Jane FosThor,1980's Incedible Hulk Thor and for some reason, Stargate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now uploaded earlier in the week, for added relevance. This week Mick and Ben discuss, in no particular order:Wonder Woman's theme music,Thor Ragnarok,Black Panther Trailer,The Mummy,Transformers,Adam Westand Spirituality and Mythology in comic book properties.No wait, it's in exactly that order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Ben pitches the opening episodes of an imaginary Fables TV show to Mick. He just about manages to squeeze a Christina Milian reference in. Just. Meanwhile, Mick reviews Wonder Woman to Ben, who hasn't seen it. Spoilers: It's pretty good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben argue the merits of 2012s Marvel's The Avengers. Mick wins. Mick also writes these descriptions, but that's unrelated. Also, Venom! Also, other comic book movie and TV stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Mick continue their discussion of Irish people in pop culture. Ben talks about Garth Ennis and his relationship with Irishness and Mick complains about Joss Whedon's Irish accents. Our popular new segment "Ben's Retractions" makes its first appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Mick complain and rejoice about the representation of Irish people in pop culture properties, bejaysus. Meanwhile, Ben admits that he still hasn't seen Guardians of the Galaxy. We also talk about some new Marvel reveals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick is disappointed to learn that his co-host hasn't seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet. Super special guest, renowned martial artist Coach Clive, joins us to discuss real martial arts and how they are handled in comic book properties like Daredevil, Iron Man 2, Watchmen and two different Batmen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick finally finishes his Marvel Netflix Moon Knight pitch for Ben. We also talk briefly about Cloak and Dagger and learn more than we wanted to about Ben's romantic predilections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick pitches an idea for a Marvel Netflix Moon Knight series to Ben. Ben listens intently and attempts to feign interest. We invited sponsorship from literally anyone who is listening, even if that may be the least well known Hemsworth brother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.