Podcast: Talking SMAC

Alex is joined by Justin to discuss Practical Magic 2, the lega-quel to the 1998 beloved Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman movie about sisterly love and magic. And let’s be honest, it is really about Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest being the best ever. Plus, a really creepy rendition of an Elvis classic. This one… Continue reading 269. Practical Magic 2

Josh and Alex are talking over another movie. This time, with Justin Henson of the Movie Wire to discuss the joy that is 1991’s The Rocketeer.   Please remember to check out the Movie Wire podcast, and join our Discord!

Josh & Alex are joined by Stephen from Nerd Ranks to review Coyote vs Acme, and share thoughts on the entertainment legends we lost this past week. Intro (0:00) AH-CHOO! Nerd Ranks is here! (1:06) Remembering Dolly Parton (7:38) Remembering Tim Curry (14:33) Remembering Peter Cullen (25:52) Coyote vs Acme review (37:39) The Talking SMAC… Continue reading 267. Coyote vs Acme & Remembering Our Lost Legends

Justin returns to review The End of Oak Street with Alex and discuss the joys and flaws of big dinosaur adventures on the big screen!   Intro/Initial impressions & overall setup (0:01) David Robert Mitchell’s filmography, music as theme, tone issues(6:09) ‘Wonder’ in film & broken families (11:05) Odd performances (20:42) Anne Hathaway love &… Continue reading 266. The End of Oak Street Review

Josh & Alex are joined by Dusty Evely from multiple podcasts and his own YouTube channel (more below,) to breakdown the biggest announcements from the 2026 edition of D23.   Intro/Dusty and football talk (0:00) Star Wars 1977!! And de-specialized editions of Star Wars trilogy (4:41) Ahsoka season 2! (12:28) Starfighter! A Star Wars tale… Continue reading 265. D23 2026 Announcements w/Dusty Evely

Josh, Alex and Matt come together once again to answer our most important question; What’cha Doin’?   Intro (0:00) promo Movie Wire promo (1:59) Justin refuses to buy us gifts we ask for (2:15) Josh: My Adventures with Superman season 3 (3:27) Matt and his adventures at Gen Con (8:28) Alex: Palia (22:37) Matt: Splatoon… Continue reading 264. What’cha Doin’? XV

The 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?!… Continue reading 263. Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Josh 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… Continue reading 262. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

This 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.

Christopher 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

Josh joined Justin on The Movie Wire to review the live-action Moana, and here is their full conversation.

Josh 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… Continue reading 260. Moana (2026) & Evil Dead Burn

Josh 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… Continue reading 259. Talking Commentaries: Eragon (2006)

The 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)… Continue reading 258. Supergirl (2026)

You’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!

Alex 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… Continue reading 256. Disclosure Day, Death of a Unicorn, Thrash and the ‘meh’ of movies

One of Alex’s most hopeful movies of the year. Does it meet his lofty expectations? How much did Josh suffer? Let’s find out! Hey there. Hi there. Hello There (0:00) No On 15! All-Cast promo (4:32) Did you like Masters of the Universe (2026)? (6:10) Where did the money for this movie go? (14:35) Spoiler… Continue reading 255. Masters of the Universe (2026)

Alex and Justin Henson of The Movie Wire fame, discuss Curry Barker’s Obsession and the rise of the Youtube horror writer/directors. As well as subtext and nuance within the dating world and how Obsession gave them feelings. Don’t worry, we don’t do ending spoilers, just some theme spoilers. Josh is off to Pittsburgh! (0:00) Nerd… Continue reading 254. Obsession review w/Justin Henson

Is this truly the way? Josh & Alex discuss The Mandalorian & Grogu and its place in the Star Wars lineage of films. Hey there, hi there, hello there A quick intro? Is this going to be a short episode? (0:00) Movie Wire promo (1:23) Initial thoughts and feelings on The Mandalorian & Grogu (1:48) How… Continue reading 253. Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Review

It’s that time again, where we ask our most important question: What’cha Doin’?  Hey there, hi there, hello there (0:00) I Have Some Notes promo (3:17) Innocuous Bond conversations (3:48) Innocuous The Batman 2 casting conversation (8:37) Alex: Balatro (11:44) Matt: Vampire Crawlers (19:10) Josh: Maul: Shadow Lord (28:09) Alex: Hulk Hogan: American Made (37:56)… Continue reading 252. What’cha Doin’? XIV

Josh and Alex discuss the most important part of Mother’s Day weekend: Mortal Kombat 2. Stay for the review, but listen for their Ryan George Pitch Meeting predictions Hey there, hi there, hello there (0:00)  Swedish pancakes, Ope!, doggie collars, & kitty convict collars (1:25) Garfield and Friends, Peanuts and newspaper comics (7:25) Gaming Views… Continue reading 251. Mortal Kombat II

Josh & Alex walk down the runway for the legasequel event of the season; The Devil Wears Prada 2 Intro (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (6:37) Why no SMACdowns?! / Devil Wears Prada 2 review (8:16) Thank you for your support through 250 episodes, Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:02:04) Please remember to check out… Continue reading 250. The Devil Wears Prada 2

Josh & Alex walk down the runway for the legasequel event of the season; The Devil Wears Prada 2 Intro (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (6:37) Why no SMACdowns?! / Devil Wears Prada 2 review (8:16) Thank you for your support through 250 episodes, Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:02:04) Please remember to check out… Continue reading 250. The Devil Wears Prada 2

Let’s take a break from timely reviews and talk about some big trailers that have recently dropped ahead of some big releases!  Intro/Josh’s new dream guest for the podcast/Josh & Alex workshop a bad sports comedy (0:00) Cultworthy promo  (7:53) Street Fighter (11:33) Dune: Part Three (18:27) Coyote vs Acme (29:31) Spider Noir (37:25) Clayface… Continue reading 249. Talking Trailers: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Street Fighter, Clayface, Spider Noir, Dune Part 3, Coyote vs Acme

Let’s take a break from timely reviews and talk about some big trailers that have recently dropped ahead of some big releases!  Intro/Josh’s new dream guest for the podcast/Josh & Alex workshop a bad sports comedy (0:00) Cultworthy promo  (7:53) Street Fighter (11:33) Dune: Part Three (18:27) Coyote vs Acme (29:31) Spider Noir (37:25) Clayface… Continue reading 249. Talking Trailers: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Street Fighter, Clayface, Spider Noir, Dune Part 3, Coyote vs Acme

Josh and Alex watch another movie and talk over it. This time, we’re… celebrating..? 25 years of ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.’ You can watch Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001,) too and suffer with us. Please… Or you can listen and laugh at our pain. *This is the recommended method Please remember to check out the… Continue reading 248. Talking Commentaries: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

Josh and Alex watch another movie and talk over it. This time, we’re… celebrating..? 25 years of ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.’ You can watch Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001,) too and suffer with us. Please… Or you can listen and laugh at our pain. *This is the recommended method Please remember to check out the… Continue reading 248. Talking Commentaries: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

This week, the fellas are joined by author D.L. Taylor to discuss their two YA Romantacy books: The Beasts We Bury and The Beasts We Raise Intro (0:00) How Alex met DL Taylor (2:27) DL Taylor, what’cha doin’? (5:32) How does DL read 7 different books at a time?! (6:57) *Spoilers for the IT novel… Continue reading 247. D.L. Taylor Interview

This week, the fellas are joined by author D.L. Taylor to discuss their two YA Romantacy books: The Beasts We Bury and The Beasts We Raise Intro (0:00) How Alex met DL Taylor (2:27) DL Taylor, what’cha doin’? (5:32) How does DL read 7 different books at a time?! (6:57) *Spoilers for the IT novel… Continue reading 247. D.L. Taylor Interview

Possibly the most highly-anticipated movie of the year, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has hit screens this last weekend. It’s time to see if this sequel elevates one of the safest movies in recent memories, or does it hold the line, while continuing to be a fan-servicey sugar high? Intro (0:00) Josh forgot his water… Continue reading 246. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

Possibly the most highly-anticipated movie of the year, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has hit screens this last weekend. It’s time to see if this sequel elevates one of the safest movies in recent memories, or does it hold the line, while continuing to be a fan-servicey sugar high? Intro (0:00) Josh forgot his water… Continue reading 246. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

Josh got caught by a clever girl, so Alex interviews Chris and Dr K from Tales from the v01d and its companion podcast v01d Transmission. Read Tales from the Void comics Join the patreon:Tales from the Void Patreon Follow Chris Sagers Submit your idea to the Void Follow Aardnor Minis Where’s Josh? (0:00) Intro (1:45) Chris,… Continue reading 245. Tales from the V01D & V01D Transmission

Josh got caught by a clever girl, so Alex interviews Chris and Dr K from Tales from the v01d and its companion podcast v01d Transmission. Read Tales from the Void comics Join the patreon:Tales from the Void Patreon Follow Chris Sagers Submit your idea to the Void Follow Aardnor Minis Where’s Josh? (0:00) Intro (1:45) Chris,… Continue reading 245. Tales from the V01D & V01D Transmission

Josh and Alex welcome Josh Wilson from the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast to help them review the first blockbuster of 2026; Project Hail Mary Intro (0:00) Super Familiar with the Wilsons promo (2:38) Josh Skaar disappointed Winthrop Wilson (3:32) Project Hail Mary non-spoiler thoughts (5:41) Spoiler review- and Josh rants about the book… Continue reading 244. Project Hail Mary Review

Josh and Alex welcome Josh Wilson from the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast to help them review the first blockbuster of 2026; Project Hail Mary Intro (0:00) Super Familiar with the Wilsons promo (2:38) Josh Skaar disappointed Winthrop Wilson (3:32) Project Hail Mary non-spoiler thoughts (5:41) Spoiler review- and Josh rants about the book… Continue reading 244. Project Hail Mary Review

The guys come together to answer the most important question; What’cha Doin’?  Intro (0:00) No On 15! All-Cast promo (3:04) Dispatch (4:56) FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles (12:19) Darkhaven demo (19:44) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/TMNT III (25:16) Starfleet Academy (33:11) Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man (39:27) Murtagh (book) (49:14) Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End… Continue reading 243. What’cha Doin’? XIII

The guys come together to answer the most important question; What’cha Doin’?  Intro (0:00) No On 15! All-Cast promo (3:04) Dispatch (4:56) FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles (12:19) Darkhaven demo (19:44) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/TMNT III (25:16) Starfleet Academy (33:11) Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man (39:27) Murtagh (book) (49:14) Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End… Continue reading 243. What’cha Doin’? XIII

Is Pixar back? Let’s check out their newest entry into their library; Hoppers  Intro (0:00) Hoppers non-spoiler review (2:15) Is Hoppers a Must-See or Pass? (24:54) Hoppers spoiler review (27:09) Has Pixar really been on a downswing? (45:32) Goodbyes and social media plugs (54:29) You can find Josh’s appearance on I Have Some Notes here… Continue reading 242. Hoppers Review

Is Pixar back? Let’s check out their newest entry into their library; Hoppers  Intro (0:00) Hoppers non-spoiler review (2:15) Is Hoppers a Must-See or Pass? (24:54) Hoppers spoiler review (27:09) Has Pixar really been on a downswing? (45:32) Goodbyes and social media plugs (54:29) You can find Josh’s appearance on I Have Some Notes here… Continue reading 242. Hoppers Review

Mat Groom returns to talk about Inferno Girl Red Book 2 (and spoilers,) as well as his other works, including Immortal Legend Batman, his history in the industry and more!  Intro (0:00) Mat Groom, what’cha doin’? (1:55) Mat’s transition from podcaster to comic writer (5:49) How’d they get Christina Vee to be the voice of… Continue reading 241. Mat Groom Returns!