Whitney and Will discuss the trope of the vigilante, examining the ways in which race, gender, class, and overall privilege play into depictions of vigilantism.

Episode 18: RIP Stan Lee/Announcements

Nov 13th, 2018 19m 32s

Hey all, we're back. Wish it was a less sad occasion than Stan Lee's passing but...

Episode 17: Mailbag!

Jul 30th, 2018 41m 37s

In which we finally publish the voice messages we've gotten through Anchor and answer some questions we got on social media. Thanks to everyone who submitted a question or comment!

Episode 16: Kid Supers

Jul 23rd, 2018 38m 30s

From Bucky Barnes to Wally West, there's a lot of superheroes who got into the game at an early age. In this episode, we explore some of the youngest superheroes in the business, including solo acts and teams of teenage characters.

Episode 15: The Incredibles, Part 2

Jul 16th, 2018 1h 3m

We had to wait fourteen years for a sequel to The Incredibles -- so is it a worthy successor? (Yes. Yes it is.)

Episode 14: The Incredibles, Part 1

Jul 9th, 2018 1h 5m

We talk about the first adventure of the finest family in the superhero business! Look forward to next week as well, where we discuss the recent sequel.

Episode 13: 1-800-DEADPOO(L)

Jul 2nd, 2018 1h 3m

In which Deadpool 2 is disappointing but Domino is wonderful. Among other things.

Episode 12: Committing Metrocities

Jun 25th, 2018 56m 9s

This week, we take a look at characters who truly understand their destiny -- or at least their genre. Megamind and The Tick are a bit of an odd pairing, but both of them know how superhero stories work, which the pretentious English majors amo

Episode 11: Ragnatalk, Part 2

Jun 18th, 2018 56m 2s

The one with Valkyrie, fireworks, and I guess some other stuff.

Episode 10: Ragnatalk, Part 1

Jun 11th, 2018 59m 4s

In which Whitney and Will discuss the movie that made them start this podcast in the first place, the brilliant Thor: Ragnarok.

Bonus

Minisode 1: Canadian National Superheroes exhibition

Jun 8th, 2018 16m 52s

Brought to you on location in the beautiful city of Toronto!

Episode 9: Captain Canuck

Jun 4th, 2018 59m 18s

In which Whitney nerds about the history of Canadian pop culture in general, and Canadian comic books and superheroes specifically.

Episode 8: Weekend at Ultron's

May 28th, 2018 1h 11m

Whitney and Will have VERY different opinions on Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

Episode 7: The Path of the Righteous Man

May 21st, 2018 50m 29s

In this episode, Whitney and Will take a look at the heroes who are good at, well, being good. What motivates characters like Superman and Spider-Man to do the right thing? What's compelling about these heroic figures? How are they different fr

Episode 6: Wonder Woman

May 14th, 2018 48m 32s

Will and Whitney delve into the history of everyone's favorite superhero and talk about her varied origin stories, from the original Charles Moulton comics to the 2017 movie.