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Talk From Superheroes
by The From Superheroes Network
Comedians Andrew Ivimey and Diana McCallum break down a different superhero movie or TV show every week, hilariously highlighting everything you never noticed in your favorite franchises.
Episodes
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561: Lanterns
This week we're talking about the full season of Lanterns. We discuss how this show reached so many dads, the difference between character and plot, a bland mystery, stellar performances galore, and speaking uhp.
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560: Old
This week we're talking about when a Lantern was a mid-sized sedan, which of course means that we're talking about Old (The Beach That Makes You Old). We talk about if Shyamalan twists really matter, how normal humans are supposed to talk, and what is Mid-sized Sedan even a play on?
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559: Resident Evil (2026)
The Resident Evil franchise has seen a lot of different games and movies of wildly different styles over the years. This week we're talking about the 2026 film which in some ways combines them all. We get into self aware body horror, comedy doofuses, video game vibes, and the evil company that...
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558: Silent Hill Revelation
We're talking about another video game movie this week. The second in the series that leaves you more confused than the first, it's Silent Hill Revelation. We try to figure out the plan of the secret order, give respect to the costumes, puzzle over accents, and wonder how the hell they afforded...
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557: Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
We're in a zombie kinda mood so we're going back to the true original with 1968's Night Of The Living Dead. We're talking about coming to get Barbara, socially progressive filming decisions we believe, and who was right about where to hide. WESTERN CANADA. See host Andrew Ivimey will be…
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556: Batman Knightfall Part 1 Knightfall
There's Knightfall, but then there's Batman Knightfall: Part 1 Knightfall. The title so nice they named it twice. We're talking about pointy Batman, never really understanding what Azrael is about, Tim Drake finally getting some recognition and Bane being an absolute unit. WESTERN CANADA. See…
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555: Coyote Vs Acme
Find your favourite nemesis and strap yourself into a catapult to chase them because this week it's Coyote Vs Acme. We talk about the weird meta narrative of this movie even being released, honorary tunes, silent protagonists, and lying to your friends. WESTERN CANADA. See host Andrew Ivimey will...
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554: Looney Tunes Back In Action
THEY'RE BACK! Sure they were only gone for a couple normal years but they're back this week as we talk about 2003's Looney Tunes Back In Action. We talk about Diana's soft spot for the tunes, awkward live action, a weird undertone of resentment for Space Jam, and mixing up your comedic Martins....
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553: X-Men '97 (Season 2)
Duh duh duh duh duh, duh duh. We're talking about season 2 of X-Men 97. We talk about never understanding Apocalypse, our problem with Jubilee, the merit of standalone episodes, and the morality of sacrifice. WESTERN CANADA. See host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Victoria, BC, Sept 10 -...
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552: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (with Tracy Hamilton)
This week we're joined by comedian Tracy Hamilton to talk about the mixed medium masterpiece Who Framed Roger Rabbit. We get into what it means to adore something, the attraction of Jessica Rabbit, and the importance of having a contract. WESTERN CANADA. See host Andrew Ivimey performing…
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551: Spider-Man Brand New Day
This week we're talking about Spider-Man Brand New Day. We talk about a grab bag of Spider-Man ideas, commercials for the next Marvel movie, a great buddy comedy, and reveal our deep lore about Ned. This episode brought to you by Vinted. Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money?...
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550: The Amazing Spider-man 2 (with Amanda Brooke Perrin)
This week we're joined by comedian and writer Amanda Brooke Perrin (@amandabrookeperrin) to talk about the chemistry and potential that was The Amazing Spider-man 2. We talk about how tall is too tall for a spider-man, how many writers is too many, the opposite of stakes, and what it would be…
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549: The Odyssey
We're discussing the new movie from one of the most hotly debated directors on the podcast, it's Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. It's definitely very loud, but what else is it, we talk about volume, disagree on the best sections, big armour, and the first ever dog tragedy. WESTERN CANADA. See…
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548: The Prestige
We're building up to The Odyssey and this week we're talking about another Christopher Nolan literary adaptation with The Prestige. We talk about magic tricks that are essentially the same, the true purpose of Scarlett Johansson, and magicians making fun of comedians. WESTERN CANADA. See host...
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547: Troy
This week we're going back to 2004 (or 750 BCE depending how you look at it) to discuss Troy. We talk about Homer's IMDB credits, the fight style of Achilles and Hector, generation based acting ability, and of course, the horse.
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546: Supergirl (2026)
This week we're talking about the new 2026 Supergirl. Does it leave you feeling empowered, the two sides of the El family, when to train your dog, and we pick apart the worst name for a villain.
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545: Supergirl (1984)
We're going back to 1984's Supergirl this week. A film that is often cited for its terrible quality, but we put forward that maybe it's actually pretty good, or at least okay. It's definitely fine! We talk about good visual effects, bad writing, a sneaky Doctor Who pitch, and a plot that's just...
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544: Disclosure Day
We're talking about the latest in Steven Spielberg's conversation with aliens, it's Disclosure Day. A movie that combines many Spielberg tropes in one frankenmovie, we talk about adults getting away like kids, Spielberg's alien kink, and how much in medias res is TOO medias res.
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543: Spider-Noir
This week we're talking about the Black and White (or Color) series Spider-Noir. We talk about the style of noir, a horrifying spider origin, and is it possible this is the most Nicolas Cage role of all time? This episode brought to you by ZVOX. ZVOX's soundbars use patented technology, called...
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542: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
We're talking about some of the classic Spielberg alien movies, starting with E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Does this alien hold a special place in your heart? Please let us know because we try to figure out who the super fan of this movie is as we discuss the alien being a weird little guy…
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541: The Mandalorian and Grogu
This week we're talking about the big screen debut of Mando and his friend Grogu. We talk about what makes this a movie vs the show, the two sides to Star Wars, and being aggressively family friendly. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length comedy special LET'S GO! available to stream…
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540: Daredevil Born Again (Season 2)
We're talking about Daredevil Born Again season 2 (not including the Punisher stand alone). We talk about how style and acting elevates a plot that's kind of stagnant, a swath of morally grey characters, and the worst thing to order at a New York diner. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full...
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539: Mortal Kombat 2
This week we're talking about the fighting tournament that decides the fate of the planet...again. It's Mortal Kombat 2 and we're talking about a more female focused kombat, practical sets vs CG, the Poochy of it all, and if it's inspiring to be 57. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full length...
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538: Enter The Dragon (with Josh Gondelman)
Who's gonna win, who's gonna lose, and how much of this did Mortal Kombat steal. This week we're joined by the delightfully funny Josh Gondelman to talk about Enter The Dragon. We talk about character intros, sumo wrestling corporate gigs, ACAB dogs, and how to sell a character's gambling…
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537: Bloodsport
We're starting several weeks of martial arts tournament movies with the "rEaL LiFe" story of Bloodsport. We talk about mostly unproblematic masculinity, saving time with a montage, the sounds of filming on a pier, and how to lie about your life story. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full…
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536: Despicable Me
You love their nonsensical facebook memes, so we're talking about the minions for the first time on the podcast with Despicable Me. We talk about why the henchmen are more memorable than the characters, are haunted by the memory of 3D TVs, and ask the question where are the heroes. Watch our host...
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535: The Garfield Movie (2024)
This week we're talking about another Chris Pratt film with "movie" in the title - it's The Garfield Movie. We discover Diana's deeply hidden feelings about Garfield, talk about the women putting in the work, and why Garfield doesn't work in this economy. Watch our host Andrew Ivimey in his full...
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534: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
This week we're heading back to the mushroom kingdom for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. We talk about how little it literally has to say, whether Chris Pratt's Mario has gotten better, the conditions needed to make Yoshi cute, and the horrors of growing up on a small planet. Watch Andrew Ivimey's...
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533: Wreck-It Ralph
You don't need to be a plumber or hedgehog to star in a story set in a video game, this week we're talking about Wreck-It Ralph. The original story with pre-existing IP sprinkled in for fun. We talk about novelty vs. story, actors that everybody loves, how to depict being lonely, and the...
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532: Project Hail Mary
How do we keep losing a dude in space? This week we're talking about the new adaptation of an Andy Weir novel, it's Project Hail Mary. We compare it to the book while trying not to be too obnoxious about it, talk about the distraction of hot scientists, lines that make us cry, and the best use of...
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531: The Martian (with Craig Fay)
This week we're talking about the first film based on the work of Andy Weir, and the second film about abandoning Matt Damon in space, it's The Martian. We're joined by guest Craig Fay (host of The Villain Was Right) to talk about the science of everything, using your box of spare cables, and the...
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530: The Bride!
This week we're talking about The Bride! We talk about if this is the feminist take of Frankenstein it thinks it is, respecting the source author, taking big swings, the magic of stories, and the merits of the exclamation point. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026....
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529: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
This week we're talking about if Ted Lasso was in A Knight's Tale with A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. We talk about kind characters in a bleak world, the meaning of Hedge Knight, and why this show is a lot like Mortal Kombat (2021). Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22,...
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528: Scream (1996)
The late 90's is the perfect setting of any movie, as proven by 1996's Scream. We discuss the perfect decade, the definition of meta, pop culture icons and how Ghostface takes so much damage.
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527: Send Help
This week we're talking about the beach that makes you mean, it's Send Help. We talk about who to sympathize with, if Survivor prepares you for the wild, the necessity of soft skills, and the terror of bringing tuna to the workplace. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better...
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526: Fallout (Season 2)
Put on your best old-timey record and grab a weapon because it's Fallout season 2. We talk about the show's love of comedians, how Easter Eggs aren't plot, and completely disagree about which storylines work.
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525: Wonder Man
This week we're talking about the mini series(?) Wonder Man. We talk about how to do a simple story successfully, meta jokes, bringing a character back from the moon, capital "A" ACTING, and the one person that is constant in all universes including our real world.
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524: Lord Of The Rings Return Of The King
It's the 25th anniversary of LOTR and we can't carry the ring but we can carry you... to this episode of the podcast where we discuss ROTK. We're talking about an undead army battle hack, kings with dookie in their heart, relitigate the elf debate, and ask if this franchise has been about Sam the...
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523: 28 Years Later The Bone Temple
This week we're heading back to the BOOOOONE yard. Some might call it a temple. Officially it's called 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. We get into the upsetting nature of this movie, British references we didn't get the first time around, what is the theme, and the importance of bringing snacks…
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522: Annihilation
This week we're talking about writer/director Alex Garland, specifically the 2018 film Annihilation. We break down how he either loves or hates the military, what life should look like in a prism, visit trope corner, and want to see women succeed.
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521: Stranger Things Finale
We're in it to the end, we're talking about the final volumes of Stranger Things this week. We give huge credit to one cool room, learn about the play, discuss the most complicated straight forward plot, and get mad at Dustin.
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520: Anaconda (2025)
This is not the greatest Anaconda in the world, this is just a tribute. We're talking about the 2025 Anaconda this week on the pod. We get into cast chemistry, the merits of setting something in Buffalo, and how hard it is to market a comedy.
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519: Avatar Fire and Ash
The world of Pandora is back, and it's simultaneously too much and not enough. We're talking about Avatar: Fire and Ash. We give flowers where it's due, compare it to Star Wars, pushing the limit of alien love stories, and discuss how whales get their ears pierced.
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518: Scrooged
This week we're talking about the holiday classic Scrooged. We question if a person can really change once he knows there's a hell, the comedy of contrast, 80's stars we don't understand, and 1988's predictions for network television.
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517: True Lies (with Foad HP)
This week we're talking about one of the more unique James Cameron films, we're joined by comedian and actor Foad HP to talk about True Lies. We get into the unexpected comedic restraint of Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton doing so much, the merits of bathroom fight scenes, and where you should be if a…
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516: Stranger Things (Season 5 - Volume 1 - Episode 1-4)
The kids are back, and the bicycles have been upgraded to a car because they are played by full adults. We're talking about Season 5 Volume 1 Episodes 1-4 of Stranger Things (rolls off the tongue). We talk about fixing the mistakes of previous seasons, characters being mean for no particular...
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515: The Running Man (2025)
Lace up your Pumas because it's time to run again as we talk about 2025's The Running Man. We're talking about the somewhat absent style of Edgar Wright, problematic treatment, the lack of running, and the star we want more of.
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514: Predator Badlands
Oh boy the Predator really stepped in it this time. We're talking about Predator Badlands this week and it's about video game vibes, good looking CGI, surprising totally normal accents, and is this supposed to be a buddy cop movie or just about the predator?
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513: The Running Man (1987)
It's an 80's classic action movie this week, the Schwarzenegger driven The Running Man (1987). We talk about the forgettable but interesting rebellion first act, the greatest death lines, the pros and cons of Dynamo, and why Diana would actually attend The Running Man.
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512: The Long Walk
This week we're talking about the classic genre of Stephen King novel, a speed plus a mode of transportation, it's The Long Walk. We talk about strong performances, hollow meaning, taking a play on the road, and the best build for long walk athletic competitions. Host Andrew Ivimey will be...
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Comedians Andrew Ivimey and Diana McCallum break down a different superhero movie or TV show every week, hilariously highlighting everything you never noticed in your favorite franchises.
How often does Talk From Superheroes release new episodes?
Talk From Superheroes releases new episodes frequently with a large back catalog of 567 episodes. Check the episode list for recent publication dates.
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Talk From Superheroes is created and hosted by The From Superheroes Network.
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