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Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics
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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
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263. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
1w ago01:22:19Tap to summarizeThe wait is over. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is here and we're going to talk about it! Intro/Josh's weird day/Josh's dream for a video podcast/Our weird talents (0:00) I Have Some Notes promo (5:53) Spider-Man: Brand New Day non-spoiler discussion (6:24) Must-see or Pass? (31:26) SPOILERS! (34:14) Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:19:32) Post credits?! (1:21:37) Please remember to check out I Have Some Notes, join our Discord!
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262. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
2w ago00:52:04Tap to summarizeJosh and Alex break down some of the biggest announcements from Marvels' Hall H presentation at the 2026 San Diego Comic Con, as well as the return to the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender with the new movie; Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Intro/Avatar confusion (0:00) Marvel Studios SDCC news (1:57) Gaming Views promo (17:22) Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender review (18:01) Social media plugs and goodbyes (49:38) Please remember to check out Gaming Views, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
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Bonus: The Great Mixtape Debate from Episode 252
2w ago00:49:58Tap to summarizeThis is a large portion of the recording session during What'cha Doin' XIV where Alex and Matt hash out their differences regarding the discourse surrounding the game Mixtape.
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261. The Odyssey (2026)
3w ago01:13:32Tap to summarizeChristopher Nolan's highly-anticipated interpretation of The Odyssey is here! Let's discuss! Intro/We're recording early! (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (5:23) Not The Odyssey review (7:08) The Odyssey review (16:02) Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:11:52) Please remember to check out the Game Club Pod podcast, join our Discord
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Bonus: Moana (2026) from The Movie Wire
3w ago00:41:32Tap to summarizeJosh joined Justin on The Movie Wire to review the live-action Moana, and here is their full conversation.
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260. Moana (2026) & Evil Dead Burn
4w ago01:01:43Tap to summarizeJosh sails the shallow seas of Moana (2026,) while Alex and Justin review Evil Dead Burn. Intro (0:00) Josh Reviews Moana (2026) (0:35) Cultworthy promo (17:53) Hello, Alex & Justin! (18:12) Justin drinks coffee before a movie (18:55) Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Ash vs Evil Dead franchise memories (20:24) Evil Dead Rise Evil Dead Burn initial thoughts (30:30) Evil Dead Burn weaknesses & strengths (38:47) Addiction, Motherhood, Broken Families (43:09) Must See or Pass (48:50) Justin proves he is a professional critic and sways Alex (49:12) Goodbyes (1:00:14) Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord
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259. Talking Commentaries: Eragon (2006)
Jul 801:53:51Tap to summarizeJosh is joined by Bekkie to talk over the worst possible adaptation of their favorite fantasy books and series ever; Eragon 2 Blokes from Blighty promo (0:00) Intro (1:01) The commentary begins! (2:03) Shared memories of the Inheritance books and seeing the Eragon movie in theaters (1:40:55) Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:51:00) Please remember to check out the 2 Blokes from Blighty podcast, join our Discord
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258. Supergirl (2026)
Jul 100:59:23Tap to summarizeThe girl of steel has arrived in theaters and Josh and Alex break down their thoughts on the film. Intro Josh's struggles with solo hosting duties (0:00) Super Familiar with the Wilsons Promo (4:03) The Spin Doctors being the butt end of jokes (4:32) Supergirl review *SPOILERS AHEAD!* (6:38) Initial Thoughts, who is Supergirl (2026) intended for? (7:00) The villain's plot is a stock "woman action hero" trope (12:00) Kara's trauma and lack of character growth (26:05) Positive takeaways (34:25) Talking SMAC ratings (54:19) Social media plugs and goodbyes (57:14) Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, and join our Discord!
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257. Toy Story 5
Jun 2400:14:01Tap to summarizeYou've got a friend in Josh, who is reviewing Toy Story 5 very succinctly this week. Enjoy the shortest Talking SMAC episode ever. Be sure to join our Discord!
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256. Disclosure Day, Death of a Unicorn, Thrash and the 'meh' of movies
Jun 1700:41:59Tap to summarizeAlex and Justin Henson of 'The Movie Wire' discuss feelings of ambivalence around 'Disclosure Day', our memories of Spielberg as a force of nature, what sparks getting to the theater as well as Death of a Unicorn and Thrash (the shark film). Justin's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles rant (0:01) Sugar Coated Murder promo (3:16) Disclosure Day, Spielberg's legacy, and feeling 'meh' about cinema (3:47) Nostalgia and expectations from cinema, and the Amblin affect (9:21) Gene Shalit, Siskel & Ebert and the power of critics (17:51) Justin sells Alex on why Disclosure Day is worth seeing (no spoilers) (21:31) Death of a Unicorn discussion (26:09) Netflix's Thrash (34:01) Thank you, goodbyes, and credits (40:34) Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, and don't forget to join our Discord. You can also check out our website for past episodes and our blogs: tsmacpod.com
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