Kneel Before Pod
Gathering around a virtual campfire talking about what we love
Episodes
Another July comes to an end and Kneel Before Pod brings you the usual trailers and news discussion. The conversation covers the state of Star Trek, video game adaptations and pollution fighting superheroes.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website.
Show Notes TV ReviewsJames Gunn's take on the DC universe begins with Superman and Kneel Before Pod looks to the sky to see what they can say about it. The conversation covers comic book styled worlds, originality and Jimmy Olsen's womanising prowess.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Aaron Billingham can be found on this very site.
Show Notes TV ReviewsAnother milestone has been cleared. Kneel Before Pod is proud to bring you the 300th regular format podcast. To celebrate we did a live stream where most of the team appeared to play games and discuss a range of talking points while taking questions and comments from an active audience. We also discussed exciting plans for the future. Please enjoy the edited version and celebrate with us all over again.
June 2025 is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you its customary round-up of the news and trailer highlights over the month. The conversation covers the return of the spoof, how to adapt video games and Muppetising movies.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Angus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud.
Show Notes Movie ReviewsDoctor Who recently completed its most recent season and Kneel Before Pod gathers in a fixed point to discuss it. The conversation covers the power of television and media, different outlooks on family and the complicated future the show now faces.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Izaak Stoakes can be found on his Twitter.
Andor recently concludes its second and final season and Kneel Before Pod completes its journey through the show by having a detailed discussion about it. The conversation covers Cassian's role in galactic events, managing revolutions and the eternal question; What is Star Wars?
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Aaron Billingham can be found on this very ...
May is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you a discussion about the news and trailers dropped during that month. The conversation covers yet more revivals, video game adaptations and The Rock trying to be an actor.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktree.
Show Notes TV ReviewsThe Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with Thunderbolts* and Kneel Before Pod assembled a reluctant team to discuss. it. The conversation covers addressing superhero fatigue in narrative, mental health and whether the MCU is back.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond ...
Recently Craig had the opportunity to chat to Alex Zahara, the actor playing Uncle Howard in the recently released Final Destination: Bloodlines. The conversation covers coming by acting work in the modern industry, rubbing elbows with A-listers and how to die on screen.
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Recently, Craig has the pleasure of chatting to Carl Bessai, director of the upcoming movie Field Sketches and his lead actor Vincent Gale. The discussion covers deindustrialising film making, the film industry in general and a surprising amount of Seth Rogen.
Show Notes- Carl's IMDb
- Carl's Instagram
- The Raven West Films website
- Raven West Films' Instagram
- Vincent's IMDb
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April is over so Kneel Before Pod once again checks in on the news and trailers the month provided. The conversation covers Sydney Sweeney owning the video game adaptation market, the year of the Predator and sentient shoes.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and p...
May the fourth be with you all on another Star Wars Day. This year we discuss the return of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. We discuss season 4 episode 21 "Brothers", season 4 episode 22 "Revenge" and season 5 episode 1 "Revival". The conversation covers fan service, duplicitous talking snakes and spider leg rehabilitation.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the We Made This podca...
Alien Day -4/26 or April 26th- is once again upon us and Kneel Before Pod celebrates by discussing the 2024 entry into the canon, Fede Alvarez' Alien: Romulus. The conversation covers expanding the lore, fan service and Alien Wererabbits.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Angus can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud. Natalie Lyons Ballantin...
Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to director Paul Raschid, director of the upcoming interactive movie Hello Stranger and other interactive movies. The conversation covers the evolution of interactive storytelling, how to plan different scenarios and the potential future of cinema screenings.
Show NotesAndor season 2 is very close to releasing so Kneel Before Pod opted to revisit season 1 and bring you an extended discussion about it. The conversation covers fascism, radicalisation and the eternal question - What is Star Wars?
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Aaron Billingham can be found on this very site.
Darren Mooney’s words can be read on Second W...
38 years to go until the big day and Kneel Before Pod continues the annual coverage of Star Trek to celebrate. This year we return to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and pair it with Khan's introduction in the classic The Original Series episode "Space Seed". The conversation covers con/Khantext, how this would be approached in the modern day and Pete "Maverick" Mitchell sharing DNA with James T. Kirk.
Craig McKenzie can be found o...
March is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you a stripped down news episode. The conversation covers more reboots, concerns about franchising and the power of chairs in movie marketing.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Izaak Stoakes can be found on his Twitter, BlueSky or Instagram.
Show Notes Movie ReviewsThe Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with Anthony Mackie's first cinematic outing in the role of Captain America, Captain America: Brave New World and Kneel Before Pod restart the Avengers to discuss it. The conversation covers the current state of the MCU, getting political and justice for Sam Wilson.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Kat Kourbetti ca...
February is over but the news continues. Kneel Before Pod brings you a discussion of the news and trailers from February 2025. The conversation covers controversial entertainers, originality and Smurf versions of popular songs.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Izaak Stoakes can be found on his Twitter. Angus Ballantine can be found on this very site and ...
Superman & Lois comes to an end and with it an era of TV that spanned 23 years so Kneel Before Pod was both obligated and delighted to cover it to give it the send-off it deserves. The conversation covers emotional gut punches, consistency of thematic storytelling and the end of a golden TV era.
Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Chris Mackrell can als...
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