SuPodHeroes with Alex and Jack

In which Alex and Jack watch the 1999 superhero comedy Mystery Men. The SuPodHeroes discuss Coco Fomo and name all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Everyone gathers ‘round for a game of “Where Do I Know Them From?”

In which Jack watches Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and Alex watches Titanic. The SuPodHeroes discuss the Heart of the Ocean and Steppenwolf’s evolving feelings about “Mother.” Did Bruce Wayne ever see the Bat Signal and rush over there without remembering to change first? Games aplenty this week, with a stirring round of “Titanic Trivia” and a draining round of “Is This a Witch’s Laugh?”

In which Alex and Jack watch the final episodes of Wandavision. The SuPodHeroes discuss Wanda getting bad customer service at SWORD headquarters, and tips for charging up your White Vision (put it on airplane mode). Jack thinks about taking a UFO trip to make himself famous while Alex contemplates a cursive forearm tattoo and analyzes the easter eggs in John Keats’s Ode on a Grecian Urn. To put a bow on the whole dang thing, a game of Sup-Portmanteau is played to shepherd in some solid chillaxing.

In which Alex and Jack continue to talk about Wandavision—remember, it’s not “Did it make sense?” it’s “Did we have fun along the way?” The SuPodHeroes discuss the many-splendored sitcom tropes, and Jack begs Alex not to put Starburst in the microwave. Alex does the Cha Cha Slide and answers a beekeeper question on the SATs. Jack learns how to slow dance in gym and goes to Madrid to see Chicago. The episode is funified with a friendly game of The Road to Dust.

Big box store. E.T. came to Earth. Twenty-nineteen Halloween. The SuPodHeroes watch the first three episodes of Wandavision and talk about whether or not Mr. Bean is in Ocean’s Eleven. The game is called Ashley, Mary-Kate, Mary-Kate & Ashley, Elizabeth, or Mary-Kate & Ashley AND Elizabeth?

In which Alex and Jack welcome back Sabrina Disney to watch The Princess Switch: Switched Again, starring Vanessa Hudgens (sans “Anne”). The SuPodheroes agree that lots of people drink coffee, Jack tries to remember if Shrek is in Lord of the Rings, and Sabrina insists on discussing the sequel to the Journey to the Center of the Earth movie (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island). And what better way to formally round out the holidays than with a quick round of “Feel Good Movie Or Just Basically Something Else?”

In which Alex and Jack watch the second episode of the tv show Heroes (2006). The SuPodHeroes discuss how to tell if your brother is gaslighting you (and how to draw a picture of him with a tie if he isn’t), Alex helps out some tenor vocalists, and Jack grounds the Internet Movie DataBase—no internet for a month! Now you’re just Movie DataBase. Fans of Cheer but not Cheers will enjoy the social party contest “Cheers?”

In which Alex and Jack watch the first episode of the tv show Heroes (2006). The SuPodHeroes discuss all thirty-six of the show’s characters, Jack refuses to give out medical advice, and Alex brings the topic of “TikToks of Elon Musk’s son performing mitosis” to the forefront of the American conversation. Sharp-eyed listeners will recognize the unnecessarily-complex party game, “Pass or Fail.”

It’s the long-awaited Disney family reunion, in which Alex and Jack are joined by Alex’s erstwhile, contemporaneous and inevitable siblings, Sabrina and Walter (aka Beanie and Walt, aka the Scorpion Kings). The SuPodHeroes watch the new trailers for Wonder Woman 1984, Black Adam, Zack Snyder’s Justice League and The Batman. They discuss Jack’s little behind, Tobey Maguire’s Advanced Advanced Placement class, and The Rock’s presumably lucrative deal with the Kahndaq Tourism Board, all while the three Disneys somehow share two microphones.

In which Alex and Jack watch 2010's "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World," directed by Edgar Wright and starring Michael Cera. The SuPodHeroes discuss who John Madden is, what Cameo is, and where you can find bob-ombs. Alex bops to a The Clash at Demonhead song that slaps, and Jack picks up his guitar to play "Ramona." Just when all hope is lost, a round of a true Hollywood insider's favorite party game "This Movie Is Not About This" is played.

In which Alex and Jack watch 2011's The Green Hornet, starring Seth Rogen and Jay Chou. The SuPodHeroes workshop the newly-popularized tongue twister "I haven't made bread yet," discuss Jack's new role as Plant Daddy, and Alex confirms that Barbra Streisand is married to Thanos. Right in the middle of the episode, like so many halved sandwiches, Jack quizzes Alex with a round of "Insects, Drugs, and Rock and Roll" that is sure to excite the cultural zeitgeist.

In which Alex and Jack watch 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth. The SuPodHeroes discuss the popular new tongue twister "I went to Costco this morning," and the merits of using painted ceilings as a primary storytelling device. Alex brings up the mood way up with a rousing game of "Thor: Ragna-Rock!," and Jack brings the mood right back down with two too many rounds of the critically-rejected party game "Luke, Chris, Luke, Chris, Luke, Chris, or Matt Damon" aka "Luke's Chris Steak-Game."

In which Alex and Jack watch 2007's Spider-Man 3. The SuPodHeroes discuss an oddly formal production of Annie Get Your Gun, watch a man turn to sand, and try to comb Tobey Maguire's emo bangs out of his face. Jack tries and fails to introduce the party game "Dance Sequence or Dan Sequence?" into the cultural zeitgeist.

In which Alex and Jack are joined by dear friend, comedian and composer Jake Hull to watch a bootleg video of the opposite-of-a-smash-hit Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. The SuPodHeroes discuss the best time to sing about bullying, Alex's classic "walk back, quarter turn" dance move, and what happens when you challenge Bono. Theater lovers will recognize the retro party game "Line or Lyric: Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark or a Better Theater-Play Musical?" Also, Jack performs his sole line from his star-turning role as Brujon in his high school's 2004 production of Les Miserables (again).

In which Alex and Jack are joined by dear friends Sarah and Talon from the Craigsistential Crisis podcast to watch the "slap in the face from 2008," the superhero movie Hancock, starring Will Smith. The SuPodHeroes discuss butts, third act problems, and bring back fan-favorite segment Dream-Cast Recast. This episode might see a spike in listeners interested in the infamous party game we all know how to play, "Missed Connection, Listed Convection, Dismissed Collection or Twisted Election."

In which Alex and Jack are joined by two great friends, Jed Rendleman and Jackie Ryan, to watch the 2015 superhero heist film Ant-Man. The SuPodHeroes discuss the Paul Rudd of it all, the genuine Pimp Article, and the likelihood of two dozen unexpected guests arriving at your house for dinner. Warning: this episode is packed with games, including but not limited to the party games "Facts" and "Review of Ant-Man or Preview of Canned Ham."

In which Alex and Jack detour to watch the 2015 Christmas dark fantasy comedy horror film Krampus. The SuPodHeroes discuss the elk-horned Krampus aka Santa’s Shadow aka the Anti-Santi, and recall how an ominous grandmother found sustenance in middle management at the Gap. Stick around til the last minute to engage in the classic holiday party game "Answer My Quiz-mas Song Questions."

In which Alex and Jack explore the themes of Batman Forever with very special guests Emily Larkin and SJ Santa Cruz, aka Portland's premiere drag kings XXXY, aka improvisers of Rogue, aka two awesome friends. The SuPodHeroes discuss Val Kilmer's rubber butt, Robin's karate laundry, and the alternate reality where Leonardo DiCaprio stars in ten seasons of CBS's hit maritime procedural NCIS. Emily flips the script with the hot new millennial game "Jim Carrey Lines: Batman, Different Movie, or Both?"

In which Alex and Jack invite Kyle Kohlman to join them in a viewing of Tim Buton's 1989 Batman, starring Michael Keaton. The SuPodHeroes put Jack Nicholson's Joker head to head with Joaquin Phoenix, learning Nicholson's Joker dance is disturbing in a completely different way. Kyle performs a spoken work version of Will Smith's Wild Wild West rap. Everything culminates with the discussion and consumption of a rhubarb pie.

In which Alex, Jack, and special guest Emma O'Melia watch 2019's rated R blockbuster smash Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix. The SuPodHeroes discuss the Joker dance that is sweeping the nation, Emma establishes the new classic cinematic trope "Daddy Doesn't Like Me," and Jack explains why he is more creeped out by Meet The Parents than Joker. Jack challenges Alex and Emma to the insanely popular party game, "Is This A Joker's Laugh?"

In which Alex and Jack watch the first and last episodes of the Superman-as-a-teen tv series Smallville. The SuPodHeroes try (and fail) to determine what happened in the 215 episodes between the pilot and the finale. Alex describes a tear-worthy hand-holding close-up, and Jack explains how to recycle a trash can.

In which Alex and Jack watch the 2005 superhero high school movie Sky High. The SuPodHeroes discuss the logistics of a raygun that turns people into babies, list their favorite obscure superpowers, and debate if Kurt Russell is Willem Da-Phoning it in. Alex clarifies King Kamehameha's role in Hawaiian history and Jack explains the similarities between Los Angeles and the second Hobbit film.

In which Alex and Jack watch the 1994 Jim Carrey classic, The Mask. Is it a superhero movie? Sure, why not. The SuPodHeroes talk microphone-swinging etiquette, The Mask's nebulous, cartoonish superpowers, and make plans for a 10-year reunion for no reason at all. Jack facilitates the famous party game "Is This a Line from The Mask or Some Other Movie?" and Alex makes a dynamite Cher pun.

In which Alex and Jack watch the new Spider-Man movie. The SuPodHeroes discuss the boyish charm of Jake Villain-haal as Mysterio, and how much the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards loved Meryl Streep in The Post (a lot). Alex sings a chorus from the famous Jahn Maher song "Your Body Is a Temple" and uses a microphone cable as a monacle, Jack temporarily replaces the Kombucha Jingle with the Blueberry Nom Nom, and we hear the debut of the new Shout Out theme song(s).

This episode is based on a true story, in which Alex and Jack are joined by dear friend Matt Tominaga to watch Super Buddies, the final installment of the Air Bud franchise. They decide which Super Buddy they identify with after an in-depth review of each puppy's superpowers, they try to understand why Zendaya and Colin Hanks are in the movie, and Matt leads the SuPodHeroes through a round of the famous Price-Is-Right-style party game "Guess How Much It Costs to Rent a Porta-Potty."

In which Alex and Jack watch 1980's Flash Gordon and discover that it's not a superhero movie. The Supodheroes discuss the invention of the telepathy phone, Dream-Cast Re-Cast the movie, and debate the merits of shoving your hand in a scorpi-nake nest. Fan's of Jack's portrayal of Brujon in his high school's 2004 production of Les Miserables will be pleased to hear yet another dramatic staged performance of his most-famous (and only) line. To top it all off, Alex leads a round of the classic party game "Flash Gordon or Flash Your Gourd on Camera?"

In which Alex and Jack travel to Metropolis, Gotham, and other fictional U.S. cities in 2017's Justice League. The Supodheroes discuss Henry Cavill's upper lip, Martha Kent's improvised idioms, and Dream Cast Recast the movie (no Channing Tatum this time). Alex and Jack share vocal warm ups from their theater days, and the evil villain Steppenwolf makes a guest appearance to talk about Mother.

In which Alex and Jack take Supodheroes to the people, live at Curious Comedy in Portland, Oregon. Alex and Jack discuss Avengers: Endgame with a hot crowd; topics include, but are not limited to: Thanos' spikeberry salad, a Dreamcast Recast involving Red Skull looking on as Channing Tatum fights himself on Vormir, and the many paradoxes presented by time travel. The Supodheroes play famous party games like "Avengers: Endgame or Taylor Swift: Endgame," and Jack finally reveals that The Notebook is a romantic comedy. Like SuPodHeroes? Add a rating and review on your podcast app of choice!

In which Alex and Jack watch 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. The Supodheroes dig into the rich story of Thanos the Mad Titan, and are able to successfully name about a dozen Infinity Stones. Jack makes plans to name his future children after the Children of Thanos ("I said no ipad after 9pm, Corvus Glaive!"), and Alex presents "The Infinity War Line or Infiniti Car Description Challenge." Want to see Supodheroes live? Join Alex and Jack this coming Monday, May 20th for a live recording of the podcast at Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, Oregon. Buy tickets here: https://www.showclix.com/event/supodheros-live-podcast-

In which Alex and Jack watch 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, the second Avengers movie. Jack plays a little-known audio clip from Guardians of the Galaxy, Alex has a change of heart regarding Hawkeye, and the Supodheroes wonder why the women Age of Ultron are constantly being carried like brides over the threshold. Want to come to a live recording of SuPodHeroes? Join the fun on Monday, May 20th at the Curious Comedy Theater Annex to hear Alex and Jack discuss Avengers: Endgame. Tickets available now: https://www.showclix.com/event/supodheros-live-podcast-

In which Alex and Jack watch 2012's The Avengers, starring Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye (played by several unknown actors). Alex and Jack carefully avoid dropping spoilers for Avengers: Endgame as they make a huge announcement about an upcoming episode, and pitch a movie about a day in the life of an infantryman in Loki's Chiutari army. Reality is shattered as Alex and Jack try to answer the age-old question, "What is a Tesseract?"

In which Alex and Jack discuss Shazam, starring Zachary Levi. Alex and Jack attempt to name the seven deadly sins, revisit Mark Strong, and note that the main reason wizards look old is their long white beards.

In which Alex and Jack discuss 2008's dark comedy Kick-Ass, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Nicolas Cage. This episode finds our dynamic duo working through the aftermath of their first fight, playing the game "Is this a picture of Mark Strong or Stanley Tucci?" as a friendship-rebuilding exercise. Alex and Jack also debate whether Nicolas Cage is a good father, and continue to cast Alex's all-female Austin Powers reboot.

In which Alex and Jack watch 2007's Ghost Rider, starring Nicolas Cage. Alex and Jack review listener-submitted Chewbacca impressions, discuss whether Nicolas Cage insisted on watching a video of a chimpanzee doing karate, and debate the brother status of Sam Elliott and Bradley Cooper.

In which Alex and Jack conclude Women's March by watching Captain Marvel with special guest Elena Afanasiev (improviser, Deep End Theater). Alex, Elena and Jack discuss de-aging CG and debate whether or not to be excited about Torpha.

In which Alex and Jack watch 2005's box office flop Elektra, starring Jennifer Garner. Alex and Jack discuss a character named Stick (and his stick), Elektra's incredible power of 'appearing behind people,' and wonder why superhero movies keep making Jaws references.

In which Alex and Jack continue Women's March with 2004's Catwoman starring Halle Berry. Alex and Jack discuss cat powers, Cat Power, a highly-sexualized basketball scene, and the differences between the actor Benjamin Bratt and the band Rascal Flatts.

In which Alex and Jack discuss 2017’s Wonder Woman to kick off Women’s March. Alex and Jack debate which world war was represented in the film, and Alex pitches an all-female reboot of Austin Powers.

In which Alex and Jack wrap up Webuary with 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming. Alex and Jack discuss what you should do if a girl invites you to the pool, and offer an insulting nickname to compete with the movie's lackluster "Penis Parker" choice.

In which Alex and Jack express thoughts about 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man, starring the Monday-hater himself, Andrew Garfield. Alex and Jack discuss Emma Stone, lament the loss of yet another Uncle Ben, and coach you through a memorable yawn/cry session in case you're ever cast as the friendly neighborhood web-slinger.

In which Alex and Jack continue their podcast, and explore the themes of 2002's Spider-Man. Alex and Jack discuss the Green Goblin's bomb that's capable of turning seven governors into skeletons, and debate the actual benefits of upside-down kissing.

In which Alex and Jack start a podcast, and take on the underwater adventures presented in Aquaman. Alex and Jack debate if you can tell when an actor is phoning it in, and discuss the lost Harry Potter book "Harry Potter and the Aquarium for Things That Are Above Water."