533: Wreck-It Ralph
Talk From Superheroes
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 existential fear of dying in a video game. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here:
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532: Project Hail Mary
Talk From Superheroes
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 clocks. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB April 22, 2026. Get tickets here:
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531: The Martian (with Craig Fay)
Talk From Superheroes
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 ) to talk about the science of everything, using your box of spare cables, and the indomitable nature of the human spirit. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Show up with better hydration and energy from Liquid I.V. Zero Sugar and Zero Crash. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to and get 20% off your first order with code TFS at checkout. Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Moncton, NB...
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530: The Bride!
Talk From Superheroes
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. Get tickets here:
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529: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
Talk From Superheroes
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, 2026. Get tickets here:
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528: Scream (1996)
Talk From Superheroes
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
Talk From Superheroes
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 hydration and energy from Liquid I.V. Zero Sugar and Zero Crash. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to and get 20% off your first order with code TFS at checkout.
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526: Fallout (Season 2)
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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
Talk From Superheroes
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
Talk From Superheroes
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 whole time.
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