Kneel Before Pod

The Road to Doomsday continues with 2011's Iron Man 2. The conversation covers flawed characters, figuring out the formula and death and alcoholism.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkDarren Mooney's words can be read on Second Wind Group or his website and his voice can be heard on The 250 podcast or Dublin’s Q102 radio station. He can also be found on Twitter and BlueSky.Show NotesTV Reviews ...

We continue our journey down the Road to Doomsday with the second MCU entry, The Incredible Hulk. The conversation covers building a franchise, compromised visions and the Hulk being close to God!FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkIzaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram and his writing InstagramDarren Mooney's words can be read on Second Wind Group or his website and his voice can be heard on The 250 podcast or Dublin’s Q102 radio station. He...

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to Lindsey Ryan, the writer and director of the movie Capsized, which premiered at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. The discussion covers challenging herself as a film maker, hoping for good weather and bittersweet reality.Show NotesCraig's review of CapsizedLindsey's IMDbThe Capsized websiteIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We...

September has ended and we're awake to discuss the news and trailers. The conversation covers premature stories, vocal departures and franchises learning nothing.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkAndrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst websiteShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig's reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4Craig's reviews of Marvel's InhumansMovie Reviews...

The next stop on the Road to Doomsday is the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; 2008's Iron Man. The conversation covers ambition, character growth and billionaires as protagonists.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Aaron Billingham can be found on this very siteShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of What If…?Movie Reviews...

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to Kieron J. Walsh, the director of the movie Skintown, which premiered at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. The discussion covers treating difficult subjects sensitively, learning from history and making sequences look bigger than they actually are.Show NotesCraig's review of SkintownKieron's IMDbIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has completed its fourth season and Kneel Before Pod boldly goes into an extended conversation breaking down the season. We cover canon adherence, too many gimmicks and changing hairdos.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesTV Reviews...

Recently Craig had the pleasure of talking to Ella Lucas, star of the recently released Camp Rock 3. The conversation covers switching disciplines, meeting heroes and the Disney machine.Show NotesElla’s IMDbElla’s InstagramElla’s TikTokIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments...

Avengers: Doomsday is coming and Kneel Before Pod begins its journey down the Road To Doomsday by looking back at the earliest introductions of the key players. The journey opens with 2000’s X‑Men, often seen as the start of the modern superhero era. The conversation covers adaptation choices, prejudice and the Punch Dimension.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast networkIzaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram and his writing InstagramAndrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site a...

For Star Trek’s 60th, Kneel Before Pod teams up for a special crossover with We Are Starfleet, sharing what the franchise means to us before diving into a writers’ room challenge to create a new pilot from random elements.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioMike Slamer, Ashley Thomas and Ian Buckley from We Are Starfleet on the...

August is over and Kneel Before Pod breaks down the news and trailers as is the tradition. The conversation covers Marvel's future, Ghostwriters, Ghost Riders and Ryan Gosling's signature jackets.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesMovie ReviewsCraig's Edinburgh International Film...

Peter Parker returns but nobody remembers him in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Kneel Before Pod breaks down the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry. The conversation covers loneliness, self-sufficient superheroes and Ninja employment.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s re...

July is over and Kneel Before Pod breaks down the news and trailers in that month. The conversation covers the state of franchises, kids in danger and learning the wrong lessons from success.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkAngus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloudShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig's reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4Movie ReviewsCraig's review o...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the horizon, and Kneel Before Pod is getting prepared with episodes exploring other versions of the stories the film might be adapting. The second episode revisits the 1994 animated episodes that feature Daredevil as we suspect he'll be in the film. The conversation covers cycles of bad fathers, secret identity shenanigans and incredible one liners.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst we...

James Gunn's DC Universe continues with Craig Gillespie's Supergirl and Kneel Before Pod is here to break it down. The conversation covers adaptation, the film's impressive grimness and the death of superhero movies.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Darren Mooney – words can be read Second Wind Group or his website and his voice can be heard on The 250 podcast or Dublin’s Q102 radio station. He can also be found on Twitter and BlueSky.Show Note...

The year is half done and Kneel Before Pod covers the news and trailers from June. The conversation covers original ideas, new voices and the death of franchises.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Izaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram and his writing InstagramChris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesTV reviewsCraig’s reviews of...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the horizon, and Kneel Before Pod is getting prepared with episodes exploring other versions of the stories the film might be adapting. The first revisits the 1994 animated episodes that, in what can only be described as a remarkable coincidence, also involve Peter mutating and the Punisher appearing. The conversation covers storytelling pace, trusting the audience and Cronenbergian horror.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network..Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site an...

May is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you the usual news and trailers coverage. The conversation covers baffling spinoffs, strange revivals and sexy projects.FeaturingCraig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are StarfleetKat Kourbeti can be found hereShow NotesMovie ReviewsCraig’s review of SupermanCraig's review of BumblebeeCraig's review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesCraig's review of InterstellarCraig's review of DunkirkCraig's review of TenetCraig’s review of Jurassic World Rebirth Craig's review of The Long WalkCraig's review of ArrivalCraig's review of Begin AgainCraig's review of Sing St...

May the fourth be with you all on another Star Wars Day. This year we discuss the premiere of Star Wars: Rebels; "Spark of Rebellion" Part 1 and Part 2. The conversation covers authentic Star Wars, found family dynamics and resisting fascism.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast networkAngus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloudAndrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website.Show NotesTV ReviewsCra...

April is behind us and May has begun but we won't forget the news and trailers that April brought us. The conversation covers revived projects, franchise continuations and the style at the time.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network.Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website.Show NotesTV ReviewsCraig's reviews of Krypton season 2Movie ReviewsCraig's review of Top Gun: MaverickCraig's review of PaddingtonCraig's rev...