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Earth-2.net's resident podcast for all things Joss Whedon. Hannah and Will go through Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dr. Horrible, Dollhouse, and anything else Joss might whip up in the meantime.

Hannah Krueger and Will Ackerman

  • Jan 27, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
  • 204 EPISODES


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Big Damn Heroes - Episode 96

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 33:37


After an unintentional hiatus, The Heroes are back! And, well, they're certainly back with a movie. Join Will and Hannah as they talk about In Your Eyes.

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 96

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 33:37


After an unintentional hiatus, The Heroes are back! And, well, they're certainly back with a movie. Join Will and Hannah as they talk about In Your Eyes.

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 95

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2015 70:45


The Heroes have hit the end of the first season of Agents of SHIELD! Who's a big, fat friggin' Nazi? Who do The Heroes kind of unanimously hate by the end of this run of episodes? Where do they think the show needs to improve? Also: Will explains who or what is a Man-Thing! Join Will and Hannah for "Nothing Personal," "Ragtag," and "Beginning of the End."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 95

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2015 70:45


The Heroes have hit the end of the first season of Agents of SHIELD! Who's a big, fat friggin' Nazi? Who do The Heroes kind of unanimously hate by the end of this run of episodes? Where do they think the show needs to improve? Also: Will explains who or what is a Man-Thing! Join Will and Hannah for "Nothing Personal," "Ragtag," and "Beginning of the End."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 94

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2015 72:49


What do The Heroes think about the major twist of Agents of SHIELD? What spinoff / crossover do they desperately want to see happen? And where does a wild Amy Acker show up? Join Hannah and Will as they cover "Turn, Turn, Turn," "Providence," and "The Only Light in the Darkness."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 94

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2015 72:49


What do The Heroes think about the major twist of Agents of SHIELD? What spinoff / crossover do they desperately want to see happen? And where does a wild Amy Acker show up? Join Hannah and Will as they cover "Turn, Turn, Turn," "Providence," and "The Only Light in the Darkness."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 93

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2015 54:09


Will and Hannah have reached episode 93, and oh my, what have we here? Could it be the show finally living up to the potential of its premise and tie-in nature? Could it be one of the most epic tie-ins that the show has had so far? Could it be the prelude to an incredibly massive shift to the show? But to get there, they will have to get through a case of the idiot ball getting passed around, an episode implying something pretty awful, and some out-of-character moments. Join The Heroes as they cover "TAHITI," "Yes Men," and "End of the Beginning."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 93

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2015 54:09


Will and Hannah have reached episode 93, and oh my, what have we here? Could it be the show finally living up to the potential of its premise and tie-in nature? Could it be one of the most epic tie-ins that the show has had so far? Could it be the prelude to an incredibly massive shift to the show? But to get there, they will have to get through a case of the idiot ball getting passed around, an episode implying something pretty awful, and some out-of-character moments. Join The Heroes as they cover "TAHITI," "Yes Men," and "End of the Beginning."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 92

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2015 53:13


It's Big Damn Heroes 92, and we've hit the back half of Agents of SHIELD's first season! What are Hannah and Will surprised that the show got away with? Which episode doesn't quite fit? Is Stan Lee actually breaking the fourth wall for his cameo appearance this season? Is the season finally entering an upswing? And who is turning out to be the heart and soul of the show? Join Hannah and Will as they cover "That Magical Place," "Seeds," and "TRACKS."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 92

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2015 53:13


It's Big Damn Heroes 92, and we've hit the back half of Agents of SHIELD's first season! What are Hannah and Will surprised that the show got away with? Which episode doesn't quite fit? Is Stan Lee actually breaking the fourth wall for his cameo appearance this season? Is the season finally entering an upswing? And who is turning out to be the heart and soul of the show? Join Hannah and Will as they cover "That Magical Place," "Seeds," and "TRACKS."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 91

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2015 43:59


The Heroes have hit the midpoint of Agent of SHIELD's first season! How are they feeling about the show as a whole at this point? How impressed are they with the tie-ins to the MCU? Who couldn't they give less of a shit about? Is this going anywhere? Join Will and Hannah for "The Well," "Repairs," and "The Bridge."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 91

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2015 43:59


The Heroes have hit the midpoint of Agent of SHIELD's first season! How are they feeling about the show as a whole at this point? How impressed are they with the tie-ins to the MCU? Who couldn't they give less of a shit about? Is this going anywhere? Join Will and Hannah for "The Well," "Repairs," and "The Bridge."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 90

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2015 63:22


Who's that girl? What is Will surprised Marvel's Agents of SHIELD is able to get away with? How many times can this show make Will and Hannah go uhhhhhh? Who intrigues them? Do any of these episodes break past the mediocre barrier? Join The Heroes as they cover "Eye Spy," "The Girl in the Flower Dress," "FZZT," and "The Hub."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 90

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2015 63:22


Who's that girl? What is Will surprised Marvel's Agents of SHIELD is able to get away with? How many times can this show make Will and Hannah go uhhhhhh? Who intrigues them? Do any of these episodes break past the mediocre barrier? Join The Heroes as they cover "Eye Spy," "The Girl in the Flower Dress," "FZZT," and "The Hub."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 89

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2015 60:47


Potential is the watchword as Will and Hannah begin their coverage of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD. While some episodes show it, others seem to be barely trying. Plus, things get uncomfortably handled rather quickly. Also, US 1 is totally in continuity. Whether you agree or not, a new series begins with "Pilot," "0-8-4," and "The Asset."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 89

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2015 60:47


Potential is the watchword as Will and Hannah begin their coverage of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD. While some episodes show it, others seem to be barely trying. Plus, things get uncomfortably handled rather quickly. Also, US 1 is totally in continuity. Whether you agree or not, a new series begins with "Pilot," "0-8-4," and "The Asset."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 88

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2015 104:45


It's episode 88, and The Heroes have finally reached The Avengers! How many tangents do they go off on? How many plot holes do they accidentally stumble into? Does the movie hold up as well as it did when it first came out? And how does it compare to Whedon's other work? Join Will and Hannah as they assemble for Avengers!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 88

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2015 104:45


It's episode 88, and The Heroes have finally reached The Avengers! How many tangents do they go off on? How many plot holes do they accidentally stumble into? Does the movie hold up as well as it did when it first came out? And how does it compare to Whedon's other work? Join Will and Hannah as they assemble for Avengers!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 87

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2015 40:01


Sigh no more, audience, sigh no more / For The Heroes have reached some Shakespeare / Listen to their thoughts on how well this translates / And on who's the real stars of this play / What do they think of the small changes / And who just plain steals the show? / Join Will and Hannah for Much Ado / And sing Hey, nonny nonny

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 87

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2015 40:01


Sigh no more, audience, sigh no more / For The Heroes have reached some Shakespeare / Listen to their thoughts on how well this translates / And on who's the real stars of this play / What do they think of the small changes / And who just plain steals the show? / Join Will and Hannah for Much Ado / And sing Hey, nonny nonny

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 86

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2015 97:53


Will and Hannah are taking a trip to a Cabin in the Woods! Just how meta can this movie get? What interesting connections does it have to the larger Whedonverse, and to a wider universe beyond that? Who is Kevin? And what is the monster at the end of the movie? Listen to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 86

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2015 97:53


Will and Hannah are taking a trip to a Cabin in the Woods! Just how meta can this movie get? What interesting connections does it have to the larger Whedonverse, and to a wider universe beyond that? Who is Kevin? And what is the monster at the end of the movie? Listen to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 85

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2015 54:25


It's BDH 85, and Hannah and Will are wrapping up their coverage of Firefly and Dollhouse! What commonality do they mourn for both shows? How much do their bests and favorites overlap? And where are they off to next? (Hint: It's a little getaway in the woods.)

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 85

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2015 54:25


It's BDH 85, and Hannah and Will are wrapping up their coverage of Firefly and Dollhouse! What commonality do they mourn for both shows? How much do their bests and favorites overlap? And where are they off to next? (Hint: It's a little getaway in the woods.)

Big Damn Heroes - Zeppos Special 06

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2015 17:26


As Hannah and Will take some time off to get ready for their big Firefly / Dollhouse retrospective, Will explores some of Whedon's work at Disney. While mostly an exploration of his contributions to Toy Story, Atlantis: The Lost Empire is also discussed. Plus, Joss Whedon was the lyricist for which song?

Big Damn Heroes - Zeppos Special 06

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2015 17:26


As Hannah and Will take some time off to get ready for their big Firefly / Dollhouse retrospective, Will explores some of Whedon's work at Disney. While mostly an exploration of his contributions to Toy Story, Atlantis: The Lost Empire is also discussed. Plus, Joss Whedon was the lyricist for which song?

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 84

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2014 71:43


We've reached the end of the line for Dollhouse, and these episodes are all sorts of interesting. Whose turn do Hannah and Will love in these final episodes? What are they confused by? What gets a wee bit weird? And how does this season compare to the first? Join The Heroes for "Getting Closer," "The Hollow Men," and "Epitaph Two: The Return."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 84

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2014 71:43


We've reached the end of the line for Dollhouse, and these episodes are all sorts of interesting. Whose turn do Hannah and Will love in these final episodes? What are they confused by? What gets a wee bit weird? And how does this season compare to the first? Join The Heroes for "Getting Closer," "The Hollow Men," and "Epitaph Two: The Return."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 83

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 57:58


It's episode 83 and NOOOOOOOOOOOOOPE. The gears are starting to move for the season (and series) finale, and all sorts of things are coming back around. Which minor characters from previous episodes do we get to see again? Who unexpectedly throws everything into chaos? How much nightmare-fuel can this show cram into a single episode? Tune in as Hannah and Will cover "A Love Supreme," "Stop-Loss," and "The Attic."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 83

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 57:58


It's episode 83 and NOOOOOOOOOOOOOPE. The gears are starting to move for the season (and series) finale, and all sorts of things are coming back around. Which minor characters from previous episodes do we get to see again? Who unexpectedly throws everything into chaos? How much nightmare-fuel can this show cram into a single episode? Tune in as Hannah and Will cover "A Love Supreme," "Stop-Loss," and "The Attic."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 82

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 64:18


Big Damn Heroes is at episode 82, and what appears to be the meat of Dollhouse season two! Isn't that cute? Topher and Summer Glau are making friends! Surely nothing could go wrong there! Old Whedon favorites come out of the woodwork, all sorts of neat plot twists and advancements are made, and things continue to get more and more fucked up. But at least there's a few laughs here and there! Join Will and Hannah as they cover "The Public Eye," "The Left Hand," and "Meet Jane Doe."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 82

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 64:18


Big Damn Heroes is at episode 82, and what appears to be the meat of Dollhouse season two! Isn't that cute? Topher and Summer Glau are making friends! Surely nothing could go wrong there! Old Whedon favorites come out of the woodwork, all sorts of neat plot twists and advancements are made, and things continue to get more and more fucked up. But at least there's a few laughs here and there! Join Will and Hannah as they cover "The Public Eye," "The Left Hand," and "Meet Jane Doe."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 81

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2014 70:21


Big Damn Heroes begins the second season of Dollhouse with this episode! Just how fucked up can this show get? Is the show starting to win Hannah over? Join her and Will as they cover "Vows," "Instinct," "Belle Chose," and "Belonging" to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 81

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2014 70:21


Big Damn Heroes begins the second season of Dollhouse with this episode! Just how fucked up can this show get? Is the show starting to win Hannah over? Join her and Will as they cover "Vows," "Instinct," "Belle Chose," and "Belonging" to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 80

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 81:09


Will and Hannah wrap up the first season of Dollhouse with this episode! What vaguely creepy insinuation is further expanded on in the season finale? Who appears completely against type and wins over The Heroes? And what metaphor do they get hit over the head with? Join them as they cover "Haunted," "Briar Rose," "Omega," and "Epitaph One."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 80

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 81:09


Will and Hannah wrap up the first season of Dollhouse with this episode! What vaguely creepy insinuation is further expanded on in the season finale? Who appears completely against type and wins over The Heroes? And what metaphor do they get hit over the head with? Join them as they cover "Haunted," "Briar Rose," "Omega," and "Epitaph One."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 79

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2014 59:08


Hannah and Will are three quarters (or so) of the way through Dollhouse, and it's finally starting to get good! Whose first episode are they particularly impressed with? Who, despite being a massive fuckbag, do they actually feel sorry for? And how creepy does this show get if you really think about it? Join The Heroes as they cover "Echoes," "Needs," and "A Spy in the House of Love" to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 79

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2014 59:08


Hannah and Will are three quarters (or so) of the way through Dollhouse, and it's finally starting to get good! Whose first episode are they particularly impressed with? Who, despite being a massive fuckbag, do they actually feel sorry for? And how creepy does this show get if you really think about it? Join The Heroes as they cover "Echoes," "Needs," and "A Spy in the House of Love" to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 78

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2014 46:41


It's episode 78 and the Dollhouse is full of surprises. This time, they take a look at unexpected man reactions, stealth amnesia, and hidden puppets everywhere. We also see some of the best and worst that the series has to offer. To find out which is which, join Will and Hannah as they cover "Gray Hour," "True Believer," and "Man on the Street."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 78

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2014 46:41


It's episode 78 and the Dollhouse is full of surprises. This time, they take a look at unexpected man reactions, stealth amnesia, and hidden puppets everywhere. We also see some of the best and worst that the series has to offer. To find out which is which, join Will and Hannah as they cover "Gray Hour," "True Believer," and "Man on the Street."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 77

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2014 59:11


Did Hannah and Will go to sleep? For a little while. Shall they watch Dollhouse? If they wish. Which of these episode's clients is better known as Totally Not Brittney? Who's creepier: Mellie or Topher? And how well does the show live up to its premise in the first few episodes? Will and Hannah begin their coverage of Dollhouse with "Ghost," "The Target," and "Stage Fright."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 77

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2014 59:11


Did Hannah and Will go to sleep? For a little while. Shall they watch Dollhouse? If they wish. Which of these episode's clients is better known as Totally Not Brittney? Who's creepier: Mellie or Topher? And how well does the show live up to its premise in the first few episodes? Will and Hannah begin their coverage of Dollhouse with "Ghost," "The Target," and "Stage Fright."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 76

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2014 81:22


Will and Hannah have reached episode 76, and it's getting a little horrible. The Heroes take a look at the 2008 web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, how the writer's strike gave rise to it, how its format works for and against it, and how it's noticeably smaller cast carries the series. Is it still as shiny as when it came out? Is this possibly the darkest thing Whedon's put out? Join Will and Hannah for the sing-along to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 76

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2014 81:22


Will and Hannah have reached episode 76, and it's getting a little horrible. The Heroes take a look at the 2008 web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, how the writer's strike gave rise to it, how its format works for and against it, and how it's noticeably smaller cast carries the series. Is it still as shiny as when it came out? Is this possibly the darkest thing Whedon's put out? Join Will and Hannah for the sing-along to find out!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 75

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2014 121:37


Will and Hannah have hit episode 75, and they're leaves on the wind. Watch how they soar. They turn a hard eye on some of Serenity's gaping plot holes, question the necessity of one of the characters being there, and have a good little rant about River Tam. But, as many negative points as they have, they have a fair bit of praise. Join them as they wrap up their Firefly coverage with Serenity!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 75

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2014 121:37


Will and Hannah have hit episode 75, and they're leaves on the wind. Watch how they soar. They turn a hard eye on some of Serenity's gaping plot holes, question the necessity of one of the characters being there, and have a good little rant about River Tam. But, as many negative points as they have, they have a fair bit of praise. Join them as they wrap up their Firefly coverage with Serenity!

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 74

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2014 77:26


It's Big Damn Heroes 74, and we're wrapping up our coverage of Firefly. We're also being treated to some rather delightful fanservice. Will and Hannah cover the three unaired episodes, as well as the final episode of the series. Some are quite good, while others leave something to be desired. Plots that potentially could've happened are discussed, The Heroes try to figure out what led to what in broadcast order, and the general sentiment of this episode is "If only." Join Will and Hannah as they cover "Trash," "The Message," "Heart of Gold," and "Objects in Space."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 74

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2014 77:26


It's Big Damn Heroes 74, and we're wrapping up our coverage of Firefly. We're also being treated to some rather delightful fanservice. Will and Hannah cover the three unaired episodes, as well as the final episode of the series. Some are quite good, while others leave something to be desired. Plots that potentially could've happened are discussed, The Heroes try to figure out what led to what in broadcast order, and the general sentiment of this episode is "If only." Join Will and Hannah as they cover "Trash," "The Message," "Heart of Gold," and "Objects in Space."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 73

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2014 69:43


It's episode 73, and that motherfucker is back again. We have what Will and Hannah consider to be possibly one of the best episodes in a Whedon series, the misuse of a sonic screwdriver, and one of the more useless characters finally getting hit with the plot stick. You also learn way more than you ever wanted to about Hannah and Will! Join them as they cover "Out of Gas," "Ariel," and "War Stories."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 73

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2014 69:43


It's episode 73, and that motherfucker is back again. We have what Will and Hannah consider to be possibly one of the best episodes in a Whedon series, the misuse of a sonic screwdriver, and one of the more useless characters finally getting hit with the plot stick. You also learn way more than you ever wanted to about Hannah and Will! Join them as they cover "Out of Gas," "Ariel," and "War Stories."

Big Damn Heroes - Episode 72

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2014 50:48


Will and Hannah have hit episode 72, and they've realized a few things. One: No matter if he's played by a bitty Zac Efron or Sean Maher, Simon is kind of a massive dickbag. Two: Hannah and Will's ratings of an episode can differ on whether or not they enjoy the scenery, and that Hannah is probably going to the Special Hell. Three: They're starting to put an effort into characterizing someone who's gotten the short stick. And four: Some of the positions they're taking on the portrayal of religion are a touch offensive. Join Will and Hannah as they cover "Safe," "Our Mrs. Reynolds," and "Jaynestown."

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