Dad Podz Presentz the Unofficial M.C.U. Podcast

Episode 33: Batman: HUSH

In this episode we continue our DADWATCH series. We breakdown and review Batman: HUSH now streaming on a streaming service that is NOT currently a sponsor, so if you want our plug you are going to have to pay AT&T! This is an animated entry into the DCAU, which thus far has been roughly 1000 times better than the live action DCU. This one doesn't disappoint as it introduces a new Batman Villain, HUSH. We cover the origin in the comics and how it compares to this version. As Batman tries to silence HUSH, we wonder why certain changes were made. We also note that this animated film has gone full PG-13, the occasional curse word and blood splatter abound. Also, is this bigger medical miracle than Batman in The Dark Knight Rises? This was brain surgery and concussions, that was back broken without surgical intervention. Also, where would we be without a mind controlled Superman? Rate, Subscribe, Review.

Episode 32: DADWATCH 1. Batman Begins

DADWATCH. In our first episode of DADWATCH we re-watch Batman Begins, mostly because it was on HBOMAX and available. But it's good. It holds up! We ask the dad questions that everyone should: What is the legacy of this movie? What is the best father relationship? What is the worst? Batman clearly has a no killing policy, but goodness gracious the concussions! I know it's not a question, but maybe Arkham is filled with convicts with traumatic brain injury.
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Episode 31: Recap of 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Why would anyone want to relive 2020? Well we give you a few good things that happened. Mostly this is a Ted Lasso lovefest. We have got tons of Disney+, a smattering of Hulu, some HBOMax and a smidgeon of Netflix. Stay for Books, Movies, TV and Games. Rate, Review, Subscribe, do it all again. Make it seem like we have more subscribers than we do.

Episode 30: Part 3 of fixing our democracy: Revenge of the last 1/3 of the alphabet

Listen to us pick the best candidates from the rest of the US. Admittedly, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Vermont are super boring. But we liven it up. We got T-sizzle, we got Big Willy Style and an over exuberant Michael excited about Brad Pitt (not just his abs, but where he's from). Rate, subscribe, review, and then do it all over again!

Episode 29: COVID is scary!

Happy New Year (we recorded this episode three weeks ago)! In this very special episode of dad podz, we get a COV19 scare. We discuss the pandemic at large in the face of rising numbers.

Episode 28: Part 2 of Fixing democracy in the US.

Kentucky through New Mexico. We've got the Boss. We've got Britney Bitch! We have an iconic director duo and several America's Sweethearts. Learn why our 'candidates' must run for office.

Episode 27: The Episode where we start to fix our democracy, without being overtly political--mostly

In this episode, Michael and Shane tackle all fifty states in this epic search to find the best celebrity candidate for governor for each state. This is part 1 of 3. This episode goes from Alabama to Kansas. Why did we do this? We sort of explain! The rules: candidate must not be a pro politician, candidate must have a strong connection to the state, candidate must not be a total piece of s**t. Apparently our picking of candidates is legally binding so The Rock will soon be governor of ______! Listen for the news before it is broken by Adrian Wojnarowski (we don't really know the political reporter equivalent).

Episode 26: ”Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.”

Our drive down memory lane (for now) ends in 1993. We have classic Hanks/Ryan team up. We get introduced to the full Mcconaughey. Classic Bill Murray, John Candy (RIP), a Halloween (non horror) favorite, movies that started dynamite careers and maybe a few that ended them. Join us for 1993. Rate, subscribe, , review, recommend, reignite, refer, re0insert verb here.

Episode 25: Your voice is like a combination of Fergie and Jesus. 2008

2008. We ignore the current election year with a trip down memory lane for a simpler, happier time. We go through a semi-acceptable black face, a Tom Cruise cameo for the ages, a top level Will Farrell performance, an adult break out year for Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis going from TV to Movies, two stoner classics, and a few solid if unspectacular rom coms. Come for a rant about movie titles based on song lyrics that have nothing to do with the movie (It's just Lazy!) and stay for more words spoken about the oenophile classic Bottle Shock since it's release 12 years ago. Rate, Review, subscribe. Do all those things as often as your device will allow.

Episode 24: I’m Not Even Supposed To Be Here Today!

Michael and Shane take you back to the past and 1994. We get some Gen X classics from Kevin Smith and Ben Stiller. We get the peak of Jim Carrey and Mount Rushmore Tom Hanks movie. There is the ubiquitous Coen Bros underrated gem and our contracted Nic Cage movie--this one he's not a weirdo! All that and a classic cable movie that we may end up covering in a 7 part docu-pod. Rate, Review, Subscribe. Have fun and stay safe.