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Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Deadpool, Gwenpool, I Am Groot) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw a few drinks back and talk about super hero movies!

Christopher Hastings & Chrissie Gruebel

  • Mar 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 59m AVG DURATION
  • 26 EPISODES


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Hulk Smashed 026 - Endgame

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 64:42


Pretend the last few months were our previous episodes credits sequence, and this final episode is the entire podcast's post-credits scene. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) both have too much to drink and talk about Avengers Endgame. Then they move on with the rest of their lives. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 025 - Infinity War

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 60:36


It's the beginning of the end. Thanos done snapped our podcast. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Marvel's Infinity War. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 024 - Ghost Rider

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 62:09


How crazy does the movie about a Satanic stunt man with a flaming skull for a head rank on the Nic Cage Crazy Meter? The answer may surprise you. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Ghost Rider Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 023 - Suicide Squad

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 51:50


Suicide Squad is the Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS of superhero movies. Listen up if you want to know what THAT sentence means. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Suicide Squad. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 022 - The Rocketeer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 62:20


Chris's dad is a pilot. Chrissie's dad is a plumber. We swear it's relevant to the discussion. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about The Rocketeer. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits. End music by Clara C.  

Hulk Smashed 021 - Blade 3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 59:26


Chrissie stans David Goyer. Chris reveals his ties to this movie from his time interning at Marvel. And in the background, a cake is baked. Google "Aunt Sassy Cake" for the recipe. It's fantastic.  Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Blade Trinity (2004) Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits. 

Hulk Smashed 020 - Blade 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 54:58


Blade rules. It's one of the easiest things that Chris and Chrissie agree on in the world of superhero movies. But how are the sequels? Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Blade 2 (2002). Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits. 

Hulk Smashed 019 - Green Lantern

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 47:07


"Everyone is clapping this bitch on the back, even though he's late all the time and he sucks." - Chrissie on Hal Jordan. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Green Lantern (2010). Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.   

Hulk Smashed 018 - Antman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 49:58


It's like duct-taping knife technology to a rock instead of trusting a gun... An analogy that will make sense to you by the time you're done this episode. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Antman. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits. 

Hulk Smashed 017 - Batman Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 73:36


This movie came out when we were in junior high, that time had a lot of FEELING for us, and we express them by singing KISS FROM A ROSE on the program MULTIPLE TIMES. Sorry. Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Batman Forever with special guest Carly Monardo! (Venture Bros, Birdgirl, Blaze & The Monster Machines) Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits. End song by Angela Aki.  

Hulk Smashed 016 - Robocop (1987)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 58:37


"If you're going to make a robot cop, stop f*&*ing around and make ALL HIS HANDS GUNS." - Chrissie Gruebel Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Robocop (1987). Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits

Hulk Smashed 015 - The Toxic Avenger

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 55:00


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about The Toxic Avenger. Why? Why did we do this to ourselves? Listen in as we discuss the crude, rude, occasionally nude superhero/horror parody that had us saying, "That was a movie." Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 014 - Iron Man 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 59:17


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Character's Welcome, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Iron Man 3. Uh oh, does Chrissie not like one of Chris's favorite movies EVER?! DRAMA IN THE STUDIO? Listen in and find out. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 013 - Iron Man 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 76:52


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Iron Man 2. Chris and Chrissie did NOT like this movie, and we break down all the many reasons why. (Self tan hands mostly). But we decide to be fair and bring in a defender, special guest, Squirrel Girl's Ryan North! Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 012 - Iron Man

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 68:43


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Iron Man. April is IRON MAN MONTH here at Hulk Smashed. We're taking a break from our usual jumping around the history of super hero movies and sticking to Iron Man 1, 2 & 3 in order. You may know that Tony Stark has alcohol problems, but to *us*, he is the Cocaine Superhero. Let's talk about it! Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 011 - Venom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 62:32


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Venom. Chris thinks Tom Hardy is charismatic, and Chrissy thinks he's a washing machine full of marbles. They both agree he's probably better than Topher Grace was in the same role, but it's not his fault. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 010 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 60:27


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990). Who's the main character of this movie? Does we really need Casey Jones? What does it mean to "do" machines? Regular, or menthol? All these questions will be answered, and more. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 009 - Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 61:30


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018). SPOILERS ABOUND! This is still in theaters and we will RUIN it for you. We love this movie. You do too. Let's get into it. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 008 - Wonder Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 59:15


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Wonderwoman (2017). Chrissie is NOT happy with this so-called feminist super hero movie, and Chris defends all the handsome blonde Marvel men named Chris out there. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 007 - Superman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 58:51


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Dr. McNinja, Gwenpool, Adventure Time) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about Superman - The Movie (1978). Chris and Chrissie had some differences of opinion on this movie, but there is one thing they can agree one: Gene Hackman's WIGS!!! You gotta see these wigs! Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 006 - Elektra

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 63:16


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Deadpool, I Am Groot, Vote Loki) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw back a few drinks and talk about the beloved classic, ELEKTRA. Honestly, we didn't think it was that bad. Don't get us wrong, we wouldn't recommend it to anyone, but it's not the worst thing to look at for two hours. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 005 - Hulk 2003

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 59:17


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Deadpool, I Am Groot, Vote Loki) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw a few drinks back and talk about the nightmare of boredom that is Ang Lee's HULK.   We make our second "Heathcliffe the cat loves to eat bones" joke of the series. Chrissie repeatedly brings up the gamma irradiated monster dog that gets hit in the uh oh zone. We talk about Steven King's On Writing, Beyonce's attention to detail, and generally find any excuse we can to talk about anything other than this movie which we hated. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 004 - Captain America: Civil War

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 71:28


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Deadpool, I Am Groot, Vote Loki) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw a few drinks back and talk about the movie that spawned the idea for the podcast in the first place, CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Chrissie lays out her "Too Many Iron Mans" theory, Chris explains "Stucky", and everyone agrees that Vision looks incredible in his sweaters. Chris MADE UP a cocktail to go with this movie, but now that we are releasing the episode months later, we can't find the recipe. But we also haven't made it again in that time, so it couldn't have been THAT good. Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed BONUS Episode - Saturday Night Live

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 27:50


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Deadpool, I Am Groot, Vote Loki) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die)talk about their trip to a Saturday Night Live dress rehearsal. It's the one that Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman hosted, so it kind of counts! Watch the episode and then listen to us talk about what MAY or MAY NOT have been cut from the dress rehearsal. Cover art by Glossy & Odd Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 002 - Blade

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 63:22


Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Deadpool, I Am Groot, Vote Loki) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw a few drinks back and talk about the super hero movie that saved Marvel: BLADE. We talk about sexy 90s vampires, sexy Civil War vampires, and the importance of sunscreen. We also had a try at pairing a cocktail with this movie, so before you listen to this episode, make yourself one of these: NEW YORK SOUR/BLOOD RAVE Combine 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz lemon juice, and 1 oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds to a minute and strain into an old fashioned glass with fresh ice. Gently pour 1 tbsp dry red wine over the back of a spoon onto the top of the drink, so the red floats on top, just like a sprinkler system full of blood! Cover art by Glossy & Odd. Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

Hulk Smashed 001 - The Dark Knight Rises

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 59:13


It's the first ever episode of HULK SMASHED! So fresh, we didn't even have a name when we recorded. But we sure had our premise: Comic book writer Christopher Hastings (Deadpool, I Am Groot, Vote Loki) and comedian Chrissie Gruebel (UCB's Maude Night, Reductress, Funny or Die) throw a few drinks back and talk about super hero movies! In this episode we break down the "post 9/11" Batman movie, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. Give it a watch before you listen! Or don't! We're not your mom/butler! Cover art by Glossy & Odd Our theme song is "Nobody Loves the Hulk" by The Traits.

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