Pony Express

The Postrider Roundup is a new biweekly podcast from The Postrider, offering a dynamic, up-to-date look at American politics, from Congress to the campaign trail. On the Roundup, Lars Emerson and Michael Lovito dive into the latest developments in DC, analyzing elections, legislation, and the complexities of the ever-evolving political landscape with a unique blend of pragmatism, enthusiasm, and humor. Follow now to catch the episodes!

In a drastic change for the show, Michael and Louis decide to watch a movie that's actually good: Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition, an Oscar-winning flick that most of you probably didn't realize was even based on a comic book. Michael and Louis discuss the film's casting, cinematography, and overall quality in an episode that would make for a great listen on a road trip between Rock Island and Chicago -- just remember to check the backseat for any snooping kids.

Michael and Louis discuss the 1996 Steel film, one of the first major superhero movies to star a Black actor, but one that unfortunately also looks like a Disney Channel original movie.

How did the World's Greatest Comic Magazine become The World's Least Seen Comic Book Movie? Michael and Lars take a (dubiously legal) look at the lost Fantastic Four movie, a cheap, rushed production that lead to one head scratcher of a film. Is it the best Fantastic Four movie ever made? Definitely not, but it makes for a good podcast subject, so tune in!

Michael and Louis are joined by Zachary Byrd of With a Gay Twist to discuss the upcoming Academy Awards, which will (hopefully) be a more normal affair this go around.

Mike and Louis take on Howard the Duck, the notorious, George Lucas-produced movie that ruined at least two people's careers and stands out as one of the worst comic book adaptations of all time.

Michael and Louis discuss the 2004 The Punisher, perhaps the most famous movie set in Tampa.

Michael and Louis deliver a two-for-one episode of Fortress of Ineptitude, taking a look at the now-retired Bruce Willis' career by reviewing RED and RED 2.

Michael and Alex share their favorite songs and albums of 2022, as well as the music and artists that surprised and disappointed them throughout the year.

In the latest Fortress of Ineptitude, Michael and Lars discuss The Spirit, a baffling but entertaining adaptation of the classic Will Eisner series that gets nearly everything about the character wrong.

Michael and Louis take a look at Sight and Sound's critics poll of the Greatest Films of All Time, and venerated and prestigious institution that attracted some controversy this year. Should the critics have chosen as many recent films? Did they get the top ten right? What would Michael and Louis change about the list? Tune in to find out, and share your thoughts on Sight and Sound's poll with the two hosts by emailing them at contact@thepostrider.com.

Michael, Louis, and special guest Zachary Byrd discuss Black Adam, the DCEU's latest superhero blockbuster and a backdoor attempt to launch the Justice Society to mainstream popularity. Did they think this worked in introducing more obscure characters to a wider audience? Or was it another misfire from DC and Warner Bros? Tune in to find out!

In the latest Fortress of Ineptitude, Michael and Louis discuss 1995's Judge Dredd, a much maligned film that's they find surprisingly watchable.

How do you kill a man without fear? You make a bad movie about him! After watching flawed comic book love letter Superman Returns, Louis and Michael take a look at 2003's Daredevil, which eschews superheroic frivolity for a dark and gritty approach to the source material, an approach meant to appeal to the early 2000s zeitgeist but one that ends up dating it instead. If you were dying for a podcast where the hosts can credibly discuss both Brian Michael Bendis and Evanescence, this is the show for you!

Two weeks ago, Rolling Stone released their list of the 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, as voted on by a group of tv professionals and critics. Michael and Louis discussed the top ten of the list, how to properly rate shows, and make their own suggestions for inclusion.

The Postrider is happy to unveil Fortress of Ineptitude, the latest show within The Pony Express feed. Join hosts Louis Ryan and Michael Lovito as they discussed the forgotten and maligned superhero films of not so recent memory (think pre-MCU) to try and understand how we ended up with the kind of movies we have today, how superhero movies have changed, and what everyone involved could have done better. In the augural episode, Louis and Michael discuss Superman Returns, Bryan Singer's sequel/retcon of the Christopher Reeve Superman films. Was this the last gasp of non-extended universe superhero movies? Did Singer have a vision? Does any of it make sense? Tune in and keep your eyes peeled for more episodes of Fortress of Ineptitude, only in the Pony Express feed.

Michael and Louis preview the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards

Louis, Lars, and Michael discuss the fascinating and controversial conclusion to The Rehearsal, and wonder what's next for the mad genius that is Nathan Fielder

Lars and Michael discuss The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder's latest tv show. In addition to recounting their favorite moments, they discuss the ethics of the show and what else the unpredictable Fielder has in store for viewers.

Michael, Louis, and Alex discuss Thor: Love and Thunder, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Taika Waititi's second crack at the God of Thunder.

Michael and Lars talk about season 4 of Stranger Things. Is it Netflix's best original show? Are the rapidly maturing actors still a good fit? Where does it fit in with the rest of the seasons? Tune in to find out what they think about all that and more!

Michael and Lars discuss FX on Hulu's latest true crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven.

Michael, Alex Lars, and Louis discuss the latest MCU entry, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Marvel recently conclude (the first season of?) Moon Knight, their latest Disney+ show, and the first to focus on a character who hadn't been previously introduced in an MCU movie. The premise is...hard to explain, but Michael, Lars, and Alex do their best, and share their thoughts on Marvel's newest live action character.

This Sunday, the eyes of the world will be trained on the 94th Academy Awards...at least, the Academy hopes they will be. After negotiations with ABC, the the Academy has agreed to present 8 of its 23 before the Oscars telecast, and has introduced two fan voted awards as well. Michael and Louis talked about this changes, the fraught state of the telecast, and who the winners of each award will be.

Michael, Louis, and Alex discuss The Batman, the latest film entry for the caped crusader and a fascinating new direction for the superhero franchise.

Michael and Louis watched the Foo Fighters' new horror movie so you don't have to.

Michael, Lars, and Louis review the bizarre fifth season of HBO's sleeper hit Search Party.

Michael, Lars and Louis discuss their favorite movies, TV, music, and more of 2021.

Michael and Louis discuss Eternals, the polarizing new Marvel film from Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao

Michael, Lars, and Louis discuss two of the most talk about two of the fall's biggest hits: Dune and Squid Game

Michael and Louis talk about The Many Saints of Newark before Lars joins them to talk about another top 10 music list.

Michael, Lars, and Louis discuss Shang-Chi, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and HBO's "Hacks."

Michael, Louis, and Lars discuss a bunch of new movie trailers, John Mulaney's foibles in the public eye and the Rolling Stone's updated list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

In the first episode of The Postrider's general interest podcast, Michael, Lars, and Louis discuss Godzilla vs. Kong, one of the biggest post-lockdown blockbusters and the latest installments of Legendary's MonsterVerse.