Biff! Superhero TV and movies

On this episode of Daredevil we interleave flashbacks with the ongoing story to learn a little more about our characters and what is motivating them to make the choices they’re making. Is Daredevil a better Arrow than Arrow? Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

The gloves come off this week as Fisk steps into the ring to do some heavy hitting charity work, Matt does some detective work to track down Dex, and Dex steals the show. Put on your bibs because this one we’re dining out on diner lobster. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

With the second season of Daredevil underway things start to fall into place. The efforts to remove the Northern Star from the harbour collide with our gang’s efforts to spring the people the Anti-Vigilante Task Force has taken into custody. Meanwhile, Dex is going around Dexing people. Did these episodes have the flurish of a Jack Duquense or the ungainly handling of an armoured car? Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Daredevil is back and he’s got a sinking feeling something fishy is going down in the East River. The second season of Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again returns as we find WIlson Fisk (AKA Kingpin) as Mayor of New York City and, as you might expect, he’s up to no good. But how’s the show itself? We let you know. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

This week we cover the 2003 movie Daredevil. Starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and Colin Farrell. A movie with enough Dutch angles to build a city of windmills. After we get through that we talk about the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

After we panned the first Ghost Rider movie last week The Rider Strikes Back and is actually kind of better? This time Johnny Blaze is hanging out in Europe for some reason when he’s contacted by Stringer Bell and adventure rides again. Is this Molt’z new favorite movie after Thor: The Dark World? Read along to find out! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

In this episode we judge Ghost Rider starring Nick Cage, Eva Mendes, and Dan’s BFF. We stared into it’s eyes and you’ll have to listen to learn if we burnt it or if it burnt us. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

In the final two episodes of Marvel’s “Wonder Man,” our heroes Simon and Trevor have an explosive falling out, shattering all of Simon’s dreams. The only way for them to overcome their adversity is to become true giants. Which they both do in their own ways. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Things are starting to heat up for Simon and Trevor as they find themselves embroiled in some classic misunderstanding hijinx. It’s out of the frying pan and into the audition for our mismatched thespian pals as we cover episodes 5 and 6 of Marvel’s Wonder Man. Then in our Superhero Sweep segment we have a chat about the upcoming Spider-Noir starring none other than Nick Cage himself. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Simon is back and this time he’s off to Pacoima for his mother’s birthday party with Trevor in tow. We cover another couple of episodes of Marvel’s Wonder Man show which continues to make strong choices and is really opening doors for some terrific actors. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

The entire run of Marvel’s new Wonder Man show dropped all at once but like conscientious casting directors we’re going to work through them all slowly and give each the time it deserves. This week we’re coving the first two episodes which introduce us to our hero, Simon Williams, and his shady new mentor Trevor Slattery. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

With Dan away John and Guy get together to have a little chat about the upcoming Wonder Man show. Following that they dust off their Star City High letterman jackets and head off into the far future of the Arrowverse timeline. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

What we assume is the first rash of trailers for the upcoming Doomsday Marvel Mega Event has just dropped so we’re on the case like Plastic Man. Captain America, Thor, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Wakanda report for the adversiting roll call. Read along to find out what we think. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Up up and away to the bars amoung the stars! A teaser trailer for Supergirl was recently released and Team Biff is here to chat about it. We also get into some superhero sweep and try to remember how to do the show. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

The Peacemaker gang is back and after having saved the world last season they’re doing about as well as you’d expect. Not great. This week we discuss season two of James Gunn’s Peacemaker. Can his pechant for dancing on a knive’s edge pay off again? Or will we end up with Mirror Universe Gunn? Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

It’s a spooky special edition of Biff! where we venture forth into a world of zombies and superheroes. In a four episode animated adventure we follow a rag tag band of survivors as they try to find a cure for the zombie plague that has engulfed their world. So, you know, pretty standard fare. Is there meat on these bones? Read along to find out what we think. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

On this episode we pull a bit of a Time Travelling Dad and jump way back thousands of years to learn the stories of some Wakanda’s famous War Dogs. From the Sea Peoples to the 20th century each episode takes a slice of history and explores through the eyes of a Wakandan agent out to keep the secret and power of vibranium from falling into the wrong hands. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

When a gang of misfits find themselves at the bottom of a deep hole they learn to support each other so they can all climb out. Also, they’re all dealing mental health issues but I’m pretty sure that’s metaphorically unrelated. We’re back with Bucky, Yolena, Mad Cap, and super-friends for Thunderbolts*! A Marvel movie with a message of mutual love and care in the face of an all consuming dark void. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Forth time’s a charm? The Fantastic Four are back on the big screen and they’re better than ever! We’re off to the lovely universe of Earth-828. A place just brimming with Silver Age charm where you’ll find Moleman, intelligent super-apes, our family of heroes and a hungry Galactus. Pop this episode into your face-tape-player and join us for a cosmic ride full of heart. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

You’ll believe a man can be good. Superman is back, Lois! And this time he’s not Space Jesus. He’s a good man trying to do the best he can in a world more complicated than this hero was created to address. Still, he perseveres and inspires others to do their best too. This version of Superman isn’t without flaws. Neither in the character nor the film. But, gosh, is it sincere. Can’t get much more punk than sincerity. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Meet us down at the crossroads but put yourself in a circle of salt first because we’re coving the last three episodes of Ironheart. An intriguing show that you’d thnik whould puts magic up against technology but, instead, goes full Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with it. It even adds a bit of spice in the charming form of Sacha Baron Cohen. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

A little late due to travel and holiday plans but we’re here with our coverage of the first three episode of Marvel’s Ironheart. We pick up with Riri Williams at MIT and things go off the rails from there as she finds herself embroiled in a life of “fun crime with whacky characters” which, it turns out, isn’t all fun and games. There’s some interesting themes brewing under the sufrace here, some highs and lows, and we’re prompted to ask the question—is Han Solo a weenie? Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Batman Begins has turned twenty years old so we chat about how superhero movies have changed over that time. We end up dipping into self-indulgent origin stories for our friendships. Then we cover a couple of recent trailers for Ironheart and Superman. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

In an episode that gets dangerously close to the three of us just shooting the breeze we cover some Superhero News that’s been floating around. Casting news for Vision Quest, Eyes of Wakanda, and Black Panther 3. We glue it all together inexpertly by calling out to every other random entertainment fact we can think of. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Sam Wilson is back as Captain America with his trusty sidekick Joaquin Torres a.k.a The Falcon. It’s up to them to go rogue and tie up plotlines littered all over the MCU by movies they had nothing to do with. Amid highened international tensions President Ross is keeping a dark secret you couldn’t have guessed unless you’d seen the poster on the way into the cinema. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

In Marvel’s second modern attempt at a Hulk movie our big green guy is back played by a different actor and with a decidedly different aesthetic. Is this HULK a smash hit? Find out as we go back in the archives to cover the unlikely prequel to Captain America: Brave New World. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

We’re back with another Giant Sized Superhero Sweep. On the docket this week is the new trailer for Superman, Peacemaker seaon 2, Ironheart, and Spider-Noir. It’s chock full of superheroes! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

We didn’t forget about Comic Books so this week we’re doing a Book Club. We cover the run of New Avengers that reintroduces The Sentry to the Marvel comic universe. A celebrated comic run of a hero lost to all history and then remembered and reborn. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Daredevil: Born Again wraps up this week with a whole lot more fight, fight, fight than you might expect from a guy who just got shot in the chest. Matt is crushed as Fisk’s plan to consolidate power in the city comes to a head. With the help of an old friend or two he comes to grips with the new reality and buckles down for what’s going to be an even bigger fight to come. In our Superhero Sweep segment we cover the latest trailer for The Fanstatic Four: First Steps! They look like big ones! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Everyone has difficulties this week as things come to a head. Guy is on vacation and suffers an almost fatal audio loss while in the show our characters come together for a striking dance number. We’re treated to a big reveal for a mystery that was right in front of us but one we’d assumed wasn’t even a mystery. Matt spirals as his relationships with both Heather and Fisk collide at the Black & White ball. Like Matt taking a brutal beating and getting up to keep fighting we bring you our chat about “Isle of Joy”. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Just in the nick of time we’re back to cover episode seven of Daredevil: Born Again. After last week’s showdown in the sewers Matt must track down and stop a serial killer before he strikes again. Did this episode stick a three point hero landing or could it have done with a muse to inspire something a little more daring? Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

We’re back with a double header of Daredevil: Born Again. Matt goes looking for a bank loan and finds himself in a tight heist bottle episode that brings in a delightful surprise guest star. After that we’re on the trail of Muse, the serial killer who’s been painting the town red. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Fresh off a truck heist last week we’re back to our favourite basement plot point on this installment of Daredevil: Born Again. This show continues to do good work while tredding a little bit of water this episode. How’d we like it? Read along to find out. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Covering Daredevil: Born Again is the right thing to do so we’re back this week to take on City Hall in court. Follow along as we discuss some deeply questionable legal tactics, what Wilson Fisk may be up to, and Johnny Dollar. The fate of the White Tiger is in the hands of Matt Murdock and the trial has the potential to spark a new, wider conflict. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk are back as Daredevil: Born Again kicks off with two episodes. Some big changes are afoot but we’re in a familiar pattern for what has come before on the Netflix show. This week we were so engrossed in talking about the show we forgot to drop a Star Trek reference. It’s a good show. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

This week we discuss the giant sized back half of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and it is spectacular! If you’ve not been watching the show you owe it to yourself to do so. This is some high-octane Spider-Man and it sticks the landing. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

The Passion of the Spider-Man! We’re back to cover episodes 3 through 5 of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Oooh boy! What a show we’ve got in our robo-tentacles. In our Superhero Sweep segment we share our excitement over the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Amazing Stories! This week we watch the first couple of episodes of Marvel’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. A title too long to squeeze comfortably into our podcast title field so we’re just going with a soupçon of the show’s full and robust title. What we get in this show, however, is some reimagined and distilled Spider-Man. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

People are strange when you’re a stranger. This episode we chat about James Gunn’s Creature Commandos as a series. With an eye to what it might portend for the DCU, we struggle with what it is while appreciating the craft behind it. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Who Watches The Watchers? Some huge jerk is who. We’ve got a shattered Earth, a wild west, and a giant sized Fight Fight Fight. Join us as we discuss the final four episodes of What If…? Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Sometimes you just want to eat an Egg MacGuffin and what this episode asks is What If you could? Marvel’s animated grab-bag of good-times is back again this holiday season and Dan, John, and Guy are back to review the first four episodes. Strap yourself in to your giant robot, secure your super-soldiers, and put on your dancing shoes because we’ve got a lot to cover. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Look up! Our hero in the red underoos returns and in style. We discuss the new Superman trailiner and take a look at James Gunn’s first live action entry for his new DCU. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

We’re fans of G.I. Robot and he’s got some pals. This week we’re back in Amanda Waller town to discuss the first two episodes of James Gunn’s Creature Commandos. A greater gang of misfits you’ve never seen since the last of Gunn’s many works. Following that we turn our sights to Kraven-the latest, and possibly final, effort in Sony’s Spider-Man villain universe. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

The finale of Superman & Lois brings an end to the decade long CW Arrowverse. We take the opportinity to pay our respects to Arrow — the show that started Biff — and the whole CW catalog of super-hero shows. Stay tuned to hear our picks for which characters should escape the dying of their universe and make cameos elsewhere. Host Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

What better way to celebrate Marvel’s Jesus from Canada than on his birthday—American Thanksgiving? Go deep into your mind palace and sniff around like a pig hunting truffles as you try to find all the references in this inter-reality really violent romp. It’s a fun one for the whole family(1). Or for you as you sneak away for a couple of laughs. (1- it is not for the whole family) Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

This week Dan is back and we try to catch up on all the news. We’ve got a Captain America, we’ve got a Thunderbolts*, and we’ve got so much more. In this Giant Sized episode we try cover what’s what in superhero news while remaining upbeat and being oblivious to a giant red rage monster behind a podium. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Join John and Guy on this Very Special episode where we cover some of our favorite episodes of television to unwind with. Not the best episodes. Not the most consequential, nor the funniest. Just the episodes that are fun and relaxing and help us find a little peace for 42 minutes at a time. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

It is the end of Agatha! After a brief climatic fight fight fight all is revealed about The Road, Agatha’s past, and the fates of our friends. It’s a double-whammy witchy finale full of feels and fantastical fun. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

All this has happened before, and it will all happen again. Threads weave together as our favourite witches try to avoid needing stitches as swords of Damocles dangle above their heads. Pull up a chair and draw a card because this ep is always a winner. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Buckle up for a big episode! We jump a few years back and learn a little about the boy named Billy / Teen. It is a rare episode of any show that makes what has come before it better. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.