Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics
We love all things entertainment and we want to share that love with you! We try to keep a respectful perspective, while also sharing our opinions. Our ranking system is “Must see/buy” or “Pass”. Follow us on Twitter @TalkingSMACPod and email at TSMACpod@gmail.com
Episodes
The Big Game has come and gone. A new champ has been crowned. But we don't care about that. What trailers were shown during the commercial breaks.
- Intro (0:01): AI, gambling, and baldness
- Game Club Pod promo (3:11)
- NFL hates kickers/special teams rant (3:47)
- Jurassic Park's Xfinity horror (11:47)
- Good Will Dunkin (14:39)
- Will Shat for Raisin Bran (16:12)
- Scream 7 (19:36)
- Masters of the Universe (22:38)
- Supergirl (27:42)
- Mando...
We told you what movies to skip last week. This week, we'll let you know which movies to promote this Valentine's Day.
- Intro/opening conversation on regional accents (0:00)
- Game Club Pod promo (8:10)
- Romantic movies we love (9:09)
- Baz Luhrmann's William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (10:48)
- Moulin Rouge (17:48)
- Romancing the Stone (29:13)
- Unconventional Recs (35:20)
- Double feature rec: George of the Jungle & The Mummy ...
The romantic season is coming. Let's help you prep by listing some of our least favorite romantic movies.
- Intro/shenanigans and a rebrand..? (0:00)
- Cultworthy promo (4:22)
- Romantic movies we don't recommend (4:40)
- Sweet November (5:04)
- Tangent: (500) Days of Summer (16:24)
- Tangent: Scott Pilgrim vs the World (17:15)
- Love Actually (19:44)
- Me Before You (32:49)
- Goodbyes and social media plugs (45:24)
- Jack SMACley returns! (47:...
Nostalgiathon 2026 continues with Stephen, from the Nerd Ranks podcast, returning. This time to discuss the 40th anniversary of the Jim Henson classic; The Labyrinth
- Intro/Josh has started reading Fellowship of the Ring thanks to Stephen (0:00)
- Josh and Stephen are on the same page with segues (4:06)
- Jim Henson's legacy (5:21)
- Labyrinth 40th anniversary discussion (27:28)
- Jim Henson's lasting legacy on our lives (1:00:03)
- Soci...
Josh & Alex kick off Nostalgiathon 2026 by celebrating 40 years of the comedy classic; Three Amigos!
How do they celebrate, you ask? By talking over the movie so you can watch along with them whenever you like, of course! It's Talking Commentaries!
Please remember to check out the 2 Blokes from Blighty podcast, join our Discord
Josh and Alex go over the big releases coming in 2026 for TV/Streaming, video games and movies.
- Intro/Josh doesn't know how to carry a conversation/Alex has technical difficulties/Extra slash, because you're not reading this (0:00)
- Super Familiar with the Wilsons promo (3:58)
- TV/Streaming shows (6:00)
- Quick correction from the SMACademy Awards (12:09)
- Back to TV/streaming (12:51)
- Video games (18:08)
- Movies (45:41)
- Social media...
Josh and Alex breakdown the year 2025 in pop culture with our favorite movies, comics, games, and more!
- Intro (0:00)
- Sugar Coated Murder promo (4:11)
- Best Movie (5:21)
- Best Animated Feature (12:33)
- Best TV/Streaming Show (14:42)
- Best Video Game (23:37)
- Favorite Comic (31:05)
- Favorite Live-Action Movie Character (35:04)
- Favorite Video Game Character (41:11)
- Favorite Live-Action TV Character (45:02)
- Favorite Documentary (49:28)
- ...
Josh & Alex return to Pandora and review the latest installment in James Cameron's sci-fi epic and first trilogy.
- Intro (0:00)
- No On 15! Allcast promo (1:53)
- Non-spoiler Avatar Fire & Ash review (3:16)
- Spoilers for Avatar Fire & Ash (23:04)
- Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer campaign (1:00:05)
- Goodbyes & social media plugs (1:04:39)
Please remember to check out the No On 15! Allcast, join our Discord
Josh and Alex break out their magnifying glasses to try and deduce the latest Benoit Blanc mystery in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
- Intro (0:00)
- Why no Star Wars sequel trilogy conversation? (1:07)
- Why Josh doesn't like the Packers all-white uniforms (6:23)
- Movie Wire Promo (10:00)
- Our Instagram is gone! (10:15)
- Wake Up Dead Man review (13:00)
- Josh hates 4k and high frame rates (46:58)
- Goodbyes and social media plugs ...
Josh went and saw Zootopia 2, while Alex saw the brand new Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
- Intro (0:00)
- Five Nights at Freddy's 2 w/Slade providing context (1:29)
- I Have Some Notes promo (23:13)
- Zootopia 2 (24:29)
- WB/Netflix merger, Goodbyes and social media plugs (59:49)
Please remember to check out I Have Some Notes, join our Discord!
Josh and Alex take a moment to talk with Stephen from the Nerd Ranks podcast about everything under the sun, including their podcast, and what makes their nerd heart sing.
- Intro (0:00)
- The shared love for Zombies Ate My Neighbors (4:48)
- Stephen, what'cha doin'? (7:27)
- What inspired the creation of Nerd Ranks? (8:36)
- Where is Stephen's happy nerd place? (10:03)
- Alex confuses Christopher Lee with Vincent Price (27:54)
- Horror mo...
Josh and Alex reunite with Justin from the Movie Wire to review Wicked For Good
- Intro (0:00)
- gaming Views promo (2:59)
- Wicked For Good review (3:37)
- Goodbyes and social media plugs (57:22)
Please remember to check out Gaming Views, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
Josh flies solo this week to discuss the biggest news and trailers announced in the last few weeks.
- Intro (0:00)
- Game Club Pod promo (0:55)
- Disney planning to introduce generative ai into the Disney+ platform (2:48)
- Alien: Earth got a renewal?! (6:44)
- Gremlins 3 announced (9:48)
- Avengers: Doomsday trailer confirmed to play in front of Avatar: Fire & Ash (11:51)
- The Super Mario Galaxy trailer (14:27)
- The Devil Wears Prada ...
It's a special all-guest episode of Talking SMAC!
Antonio (the Josh for this week) and Justin (the Alex for this week) from Back 2 the Balcony fill in to give a full-SPOILER review Predator Badlands!
Don't forget to support Antonio and Justin's respective solo podcasts, as well. Click here to check out the Cultworthy and the Movie Wire.
Please join our Discord and check out our merch store!
Josh, Alex & Matt come together to answer our favorite question: What'cha Doin'?
- Intro (0:00)
- Cultworthy promo (3:06)
- Matt: Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 3 (4:50)
- Alex: Blair Witch franchise deep dive (22:26)
- Josh: Nobody Wants This (35:56)
- Alex: Chad Powers (41:27)
- Matt: Pokémon Legends Z-A (54:16)
- Alex goes nuclear (1:01:39)
- Josh: Alien: Earth (1:13:00)
- Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:32:50)
Josh is joined by Slade from Driveway Beers Studios (and eventually Luis, too,) to discuss the newly released Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc. The next chapter in the Chainsaw Man anime, as previously discussed on the pod.
- Disclaimer - Harsh editing (0:00)
- Intro/Welcome back, Slade (1:04)
- Previously on Talking SMAC... (4:59)
- Chainsaw Man - The Movie thoughts and spoilers (6:24)
- MAPPA doesn't miss (16:50)
- Slade gets the Big ...
Josh and Alex are joined by Elliot and Lewis from the That's Not How It Went Down podcast.
- Intro (0:00)
- What is "That's Not How It Went Down" about? (5:29)
- Alex and Josh pitch future TNHIWD episode topics (18:26)
- Alex disallows a couple movies, Josh disagrees (23:23)
- How do they come up with movies for their podcast? (27:19)
- Comfort watch movies/genres? (28:46)
- The last great adventure film (33:12)
- Josh needs to know if Ellio...
Return to the grid and escape the grid! Alex & Justin take on the Programs and review Tron Ares
Daft Punk vs NIN! They also touch on John Candy documentary: I like me, and 2025 legasequel-boots Final Destination: Bloodlines, M3gan 2.0, and The Naked Gun
Please remember to check out the Casting Views podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
- Introduction (0:12)
- Casting Views promo (3:13)
- Can we get a Dan w...
The Nostalgiathon closes out with Josh and Alex celebrating the 35th anniversary of the first live-action adaptation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Intro/Josh's big announcement (0:00)
- 2 Blokes from Blighty promo (3:05)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) conversation (3:57)
- Social media plugs, goodbyes and a special message (1:04:34)
Please remember to check out the 2 Blokes from Blighty podcast, join our Discord a...
Josh and Alex hail a cab to save the day and watch the divisive 'Die Hard with a Vengeance'
- Intro (0:00)
- Super Familiar with the Wilsons promo (2:19)
- Die Hard with a Vengeance discussion (2:48)
- Social media plugs and goodbyes (54:33)
Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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