Podcast: Talking SMAC

258. Supergirl (2026)

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)

257. Toy Story 5

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!

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

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

252. What’cha Doin’? XIV

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

251. Mortal Kombat II

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

241. Mat Groom Returns!

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!

241. Mat Groom Returns!

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!

239. Fallout Season 2

Josh and Alex discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite things about Fallout season 2 Intro/weather/Olympic discussion (0:00) I Have Some Notes promo (5:01) Don’t trust the USPS with your poutine delivery (5:33) Fallout season 2 discussion (7:49) Josh gripes for a looooooong time (11:40) Alex disagrees (16:52) Who the hell is Justin Theroux: the sequel (34:10)… Continue reading 239. Fallout Season 2

239. Fallout Season 2

Josh and Alex discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite things about Fallout season 2 Intro/weather/Olympic discussion (0:00) I Have Some Notes promo (5:01) Don’t trust the USPS with your poutine delivery (5:33) Fallout season 2 discussion (7:49) Josh gripes for a looooooong time (11:40) Alex disagrees (16:52) Who the hell is Justin Theroux: the sequel (34:10)… Continue reading 239. Fallout Season 2

238. Superb Owl Trailers

The Big Game has come and gone. A new champ has been crowned. But we don’t care about that. What trailers were shown during the commercial breaks.  Intro (0:01): AI, gambling, and baldness Game Club Pod promo (3:11) NFL hates kickers/special teams rant (3:47) Jurassic Park’s Xfinity horror (11:47) Good Will Dunkin (14:39) Will Shat… Continue reading 238. Superb Owl Trailers

238. Superb Owl Trailers

The Big Game has come and gone. A new champ has been crowned. But we don’t care about that. What trailers were shown during the commercial breaks.  Intro (0:01): AI, gambling, and baldness Game Club Pod promo (3:11) NFL hates kickers/special teams rant (3:47) Jurassic Park’s Xfinity horror (11:47) Good Will Dunkin (14:39) Will Shat… Continue reading 238. Superb Owl Trailers

237. Romantic Movies We Love

We told you what movies to skip last week. This week, we’ll let you know which movies to promote this Valentine’s Day. Intro/opening conversation on regional accents (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (8:10) Romantic movies we love (9:09) Baz Luhrmann’s William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (10:48) Moulin Rouge (17:48) Romancing the Stone (29:13) Unconventional Recs… Continue reading 237. Romantic Movies We Love

237. Romantic Movies We Love

We told you what movies to skip last week. This week, we’ll let you know which movies to promote this Valentine’s Day. Intro/opening conversation on regional accents (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (8:10) Romantic movies we love (9:09) Baz Luhrmann’s William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (10:48) Moulin Rouge (17:48) Romancing the Stone (29:13) Unconventional Recs… Continue reading 237. Romantic Movies We Love