PODCAST · comedy
The Villain Was Right
by The From Superheroes Network
Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds view Movies and TV from the villain's perspective and dare to ask if they were really all that bad. Podcast Produced by Andrew Ivimey for The From Superheroes Network.
Episodes
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422: Bodies Bodies Bodies (with Stephanie Weber)
“Kinda Scary Movie Month” with special guest Stephanie Weber (@Steph_Eloise) from the DIRECTORA (@Directora_Podcast) here to discuss 2022’s BODIES, BODIES, BODIES. We’re defending problematic age gap relationships, stressing the importance of staying calm under pressure and, most importantly,...
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421: The Land Before Time
It’s time for the “childhood trauma” portion of “Kinda Scary Movie Month” so this week we’re talking about THE LAND BEFORE TIME. We’re discussing the 80s animated classic that is somehow equal parts terror and heartbreak and defending Sharptooth - who is just another dinosaur looking for a meal…
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420: Obsession (with Sequoia Simone)
“Kinda Scary Movie Month” continues with special guest Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) to talk about this year’s summer hit OBSESSION. We’re examining how Bear was a villain even before the wish, pointing out how all his friends are villains and wondering how a small music shop can afford to have…
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419: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
We’re kicking off “Kinda Scary Movie Month” with a tribute to the late, great Tim Curry in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. We’re defending inquisitive aliens with a healthy curiosity in human sexuality and gender expression, arguing that driving a motorcycle inside needs to be stopped at all costs...
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418: Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the classic Will Ferrell comedy ANCHORMAN. We’re defending rival newscasters, while arguing that our main character is uniquely terrible at both his job and relationships and deserves to be replaced. Produced by...
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417: Incredibles 2
It’s Audience Choice time so this week we’re talking about INCREDIBLES 2. We’re once again arguing for the banning of superheroes, discussing unjust laws and whether kids should disobey them and defending a villain who thinks we’re too reliant on technology that has allowed us to outsource our...
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416: Villains With Disabilities (with Alicia Grace Chenier)
This week on the podcast we’re doing things a little different. We’re joined by actor and disabilities advocate Alicia Grace Chenier (@aliciagraceofficial) to discuss “villains with disabilities.” We’re talking about the representations of disability in a variety of movies and TV shows, and how...
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415: Neighbors (with Sam Norton)
This week on the podcast we’re joined by special guest Sam Norton (@samnortoncomedy) to talk about the Seth Rogan/Rose Byrne/Zac Efron comedy NEIGHBORS. We’re defending the noisy frat house that provides emotional support for its members while providing community service and condemning the...
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414: Total Recall (1990 with Andrew Ivimey)
This week on the podcast we’re joined by special guest Andrew Ivimey (@Ivimey) to revisit the 1990 Schwarzenegger classic TOTAL RECALL. We’re delving into the endless debate about whether anything that happened was real and defending the CEO of Mars for not switching on a potentially planet...
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413: How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the original, animated HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. We’re discussing the complex ecology that the Vikings are terrible stewards of and defending their leader who rightfully sees his only son as a screw-up and nuisance. Produced by...
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412: Save The Last Dance (with Tamara Shevon)
This week we’re joined by special guest Tamara Shevon (@teemair) to talk about the early 2000s, dancing/romance flick SAVE THE LAST DANCE. We’re defending dead-beat dads, jealous ex-girlfriends and gun-toting best friends, but definitely NOT defending the kind-of-terrible dancing. Produced by...
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411: Dennis The Menace (1993)
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the original juvenile delinquent DENNIS THE MENACE. We’re defending Mr. Wilson, the only adult supervising the neighbourhood children, who is rewarded for his service by being assaulted and harassed by a feral 5 year old. Produced by...
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410: Fifty Shades Of Grey (with Natasha Lyn Myles)
This week we’re joined by special guest Natasha Lyn Myles (@natashalynmyles) to talk about the highly requested, long avoided FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. We’re making the case for anyone-but-him, talking about all the things that take us out of the fantasy and how a full-blown written contract raises...
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409: The Emoji Movie (with Ada Nicolle)
This week on the podcast we’re joined by special guest Ada Nicolle (@adanicklmao) to talk about THE EMOJI MOVIE. We’re defending a smiley face who is protecting everyone in her world from the very real threat of deletion. Plus Patrick Stewart’s slightly overused cameo and Ada’s deep deep personal...
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408: Mouse Hunt
It’s a ‘pest’ themed Audience Choice episode. Our Patrons voted and so this week we’re talking about MOUSEHUNT. We’re defending a shockingly competent mouse defending his own home, ex-wives who get what they’re legally entitled to and workers who seize the means of production at the drop of a…
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407: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with Diana McCallum
This week on the podcast we’re joined by special guest Diana McCallum (@picsofdiana) to talk about the original Ninja Turtles movie. We’re defending a man with impeccable style who runs a shelter for homeless youth. Plus we question a rat’s version of events and his ability to learn a complex...
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406: Moulin Rouge!
By popular demand, this week on the podcast we're discussing the maximalist, Baz Luhrmann musical extravaganza that is MOULIN ROUGE! We're defending a patron-of-the-arts with reasonable conditions on his investments and discussing the long-term viability of a "summer of love" romance. Produced by...
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405: Gone In 60 Seconds (with Arthur Simeon)
This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Arthur Simeon (@ArthurSimeon) to discuss the 2000s car-heist movie GONE IN 60 SECONDS. We're defending woodworkers who are tired of working with incompetent people, detectives who immediately figure out what's going on and lament the…
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404: Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves (with Derek Forgie)
This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Derek Forgie from the 10 Minute Talk Show (@10MinuteTalkShow) to discuss ROBIN HOOD PRINCE OF THIEVES. We attempt to defend one of the most vile villains in cinema history, bad accents and discuss how Richard the Lionheart is an absentee...
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403: The Tuxedo (with Dave Luca and Hannah Veldhoen)
This week on the podcast we're joined by special guests Hannah Veldhoen (@hannahveldhoen) and Dave Luca (@davelucacomedy) from "Destination Oshawa" to talk about the Oshawa-filmed movie THE TUXEDO. We're defending mad scientists and CEOs who just want to hydrate the world, how their plan would…
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402: Masters Of The Universe (1987)
In honour of the recent reboot we're turning back the clock to talk about the original, live-action MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. We're defending a freedom fighting skeleton whose people have suffered greatly under the "balance" brought by a gym bro gone wild. Plus Monica Geller and Lt. Tom Paris are...
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401: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
It's Audience Choice time so this week we're discussing the 60's family musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. We're defending bombastic Barons, professional child catchers and dissatisfied haircut customers all while declaring a father, who straps explosives to himself while his children run in…
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400: Powerpuff Girls (LIVE)
It's our 400th episode and we're coming to you LIVE from Comedy Bar in Toronto to talk about THE POWERPUFF GIRLS. We're defending rejected super-genius monkeys and politically active hillbillies, while condemning the inept mayor who uses child soldiers against his enemies. Produced by...
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399: The Waterboy
This week on the podcast we're talking about the Adam Sandler football comedy THE WATERBOY. We're defending the mother of a man whose anger issues are being exploited by selfish coaches and whose sole romantic interest is a recently released criminal. Produced by...
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398: Send Help
This week on the podcast we're talking about Sam Rami's castaway flick SEND HELP. We're defending blunt but honest bosses, various poisoning attempts and attempt to pinpoint the exact moment someone goes from hero to villain. Produced by Andrew...
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397: Failure To Launch
This week we're launching ourselves into the 2006 Mathew McConaughey/Sarah Jessica Parker rom-com FAILURE TO LAUNCH. We're defending the relatively well-adjusted 35 year old who lives with his parents, questioning the life choices of a woman who is paid to emotionally manipulate men, and rolling...
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396: Honey, I Blew Up The Kid (with Kat Angus and Jocelyn Geddie)
This week it's a very special Audience Choice episode as we are joined by the hosts of 'I Hate It But I Love It' (@IHIBILI) Jocelyn Geddie (@jgedds) and Kat Angus (@KatAngus) to talk about HONEY I BLEW UP THE KID. We're defending the laboratory head who wants to protect his equipment and data…
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395: What About Bob
This week we're talking about the Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfus comedy WHAT ABOUT BOB? We're defending a psychologist with very clear and professional boundaries who just wants a quiet vacation with his family. Plus we discuss the differences between fun crazy and not-fun crazy. Produced by...
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394: The Fantastic Four First Steps (with Andrew Ivimey)
This week we're joined by comedian and Talk From Superheroes host Andrew Ivimey to discuss FANTASTIC FOUR FIRST STEPS. We're defending hangry planet eaters, discussing the ethics of sacrificing a baby to save an entire planet and brainstorming our own plans to save the world. Watch Andrew…
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393: Jesus Christ Superstar
This week we're talking about the 70's musical-movie JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. We're defending one of history's greatest villains and arguing that he's the only one who realized his best friend has gone too far. Plus we discuss the true villain of the film - a talk about a group of hippie actors…
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392: A Walk To Remember
This week we're talking about the 2002 romance/terminal illness movie A WALK TO REMEMBER. We're defending school bullies, protective dads and discussing some very dark possibilities about our main character's past. Produced by Andrew...
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391: Coyote Ugly
It's Audience Choice time! Our supporters on Patreon voted and so this week we're talking about the year 2000 bartending vibe-fest that is COYOTE UGLY. We're defending Dad's who don't support their daughters dream and discussing bad bars, bad bosses and the dumbest way to pursue a career in...
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390: Romy And Michele's High School Reunion (with Michelle Forrester)
This week we're joined by special guest Michelle Forrester (@MichelleForrester) to talk about the iconic 90s comedy ROMY AND MICHELLE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. We're defending high school who are dealing with some very odd social behaviour and discuss trying to live up to other people's…
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389: Meet The Robinsons (with Tobi Solebo)
This week we're joined by special guest Tobi Solebo (@TobiKindaFunny) to discuss the animated time-travel adventure MEET THE ROBINSONS. We're defending mistreated orphans, emphasizing the importance of sleep and laying the blame squarely at the feet of irresponsible (future) tech billionaires....
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388: The First Wives Club
We're wrapping up our "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" with the classic 90s revenge/comedy, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB. We're defending ex-husbands who find themselves the victim of fraud, blackmail, extortion and even kidnapping at the hands of their ex-wives. Produced by...
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387: The Twilight Saga New Moon
We've reached the Audience Choice portion of "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" so we're revisiting the world of shiny vampires with THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. We're arguing for age-appropriate romantic rival Jacob, defending vampire governments and figuring out when you grow your soul. Produced by...
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386: Ever After A Cinderella Story
We're continuing our "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" with the Drew Barrymore Cinderella story EVER AFTER. We're defending wicked stepmothers and 'ugly' step-sisters who are doing all they can with what they've got. Produced by Andrew...
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385: Fatal Attraction
We're kicking off "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" with the classic erotic thriller FATAL ATTRACTION. We're defending Alex, the spurned lover who wants love and connection and who happens to enjoy rabbit stew. Plus we're tearing into cheating husbands and debating the morality of extra-marital…
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384: Finding Nemo
It's Audience Choice time! Our Patreon supporters voted and so this week we're covering the Pixar classic FINDING NEMO. We're defending family destroying barracudas, incompetent dentists and vegetarian sharks. Produced by Andrew Ivimey...
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383: George Of The Jungle
This week on the podcast we're talking about the live-action GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE. We're defending a man who wanted to spend time with his fiance and ends up in a foreign prison. And of course we are swooning over peak 1997 Brendan Fraser strutting around in a loincloth. Produced by...
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382: Win a Date With Tad Hamilton
This week on the podcast we're discussing the 2004 romantic comedy WIN A DATE WITH TAD HAMILTON. We're defending the kind, handsome and attentive movie star, bashing the mean, sarcastic and borderline abusive best friend who thinks he deserves the girl. Produced by...
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381: Inside Man (with Shaun Murphy)
This week we're joined by special guest Shaun Murphy (@iamshaunmurphy) to discuss the 2006 Spike Lee joint INSIDE MAN. We're defending bank robbers and jewel thieves, wondering why everyone else is so bad at their job and figuring out what to bring with you when you have to live behind a wall....
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380: Speed (with Jocelyn Geddie)
This week we're joined by Jocelyn Geddie (@JGeds) host of the podcast "I Hate It But I Love It" to talk about the classic action flick SPEED. We're defending public servants cheated of their pensions, criticizing the LAPD's investigative prowess and doing the math on bus jumping. Produced by...
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379: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
We're wrapping up our Holiday Movie Month with our Audience Choice RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER! We're defending Abominable Snowmen, judgemental reindeer and coming out swinging against a man who builds a castle at the North Pole. Produced by Andrew...
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378: A Christmas Prince
Holiday Movie Month continues with the Netflix Christmas classic A CHRISTMAS PRINCE. We're diving deep into journalistic integrity, questioning how the government of Aldovia functions and defending the cousin who actually wants to lead the country instead of continuously shirking his duties....
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377: The Family Stone
We're continuing with Holiday Movie Month by talking about THE FAMILY STONE. Craig and Rebecca take two very different stances on this "meet the family" Christmas movie as we talk about rude families, bigoted girlfriends, and the insanity of the "brother swap" ending. Produced by...
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376: The Muppet Christmas Carol
We're kicking off our Holiday Movie Month with the much requested MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL. That's right, we're defending pre-lesson-learned Ebineezer Scrooge, who only wants to "keep Christmas in his own way", might not even be rich and pays Kermit the Frog enough to afford a house in downtown...
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375: The Inbetweeners
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about early 2000s British teen comedy series, THE INBETWEENERS. We're discussing the truly disgusting teenage protagonists and defending their seemingly cruel teacher who is actually just treating them like adults. Produced by Andrew...
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374: Dante's Peak
This week we're talking about the time James Bond and Sarah Connor fought a mountain in 1997's volcano disaster movie DANTE'S PEAK. We're defending cautious bosses who dare to rely on science rather than feelings, siding with a town council worried about investments in their community and…
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373: New York Minute (with Sequoia Simone)
This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Sequoia Simone (@SequoiaSimone) to talk about NEW YORK MINUTE. We're diving into the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen comedy, defending over-zealous truancy officers, the worst henchman in the world and taking more than a few shots at the band…
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Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds view Movies and TV from the villain's perspective and dare to ask if they were really all that bad. Podcast Produced by Andrew Ivimey for The From Superheroes Network.
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