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The MPU exists to prove people wrong when they say "Sequels are never better than the originals". Join Micah and Jordan McCaw as they analyze and discuss film franchises. Do they hold up, how do the sequels interact with the overarching narrative, is said

The McCaw Podcast Universe


    • Mar 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 289 EPISODES

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    The McCaw Podcast Universe is a thorough and insightful podcast that dives into the world of movie franchises. Hosted by Micah and Jordan McCaw, this podcast offers a unique perspective on various film series and delves deep into the intricacies of each installment. The hosts' passion for movies shines through in their discussions, making it an enjoyable listen for any movie lover.

    One of the best aspects of The McCaw Podcast Universe is the hosts' ability to provide in-depth analysis while still maintaining a fun and engaging tone. They have great chemistry with each other, which leads to entertaining banter and lively discussions. Their insights into each movie franchise go beyond surface-level critiques, as they examine themes, character development, and even production specs. This level of detail adds depth to their reviews and provides listeners with a more nuanced understanding of these films.

    Furthermore, the hosts' research is impressive. They clearly put in the time to thoroughly understand each movie series they cover, which allows them to offer well-informed opinions. Whether it's discussing the Fast & Furious franchise or dissecting the Lord of the Rings trilogy, their knowledge and expertise shine through in every episode.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is that it may not appeal to those who are not avid movie fans. The level of detail provided may be overwhelming for casual viewers or those who do not have a deep interest in film franchises. Additionally, some listeners may find the lengthiness of certain episodes daunting. However, for true movie enthusiasts, these aspects only enhance the overall experience.

    In conclusion, The McCaw Podcast Universe is an exceptional podcast for anyone who loves movies and enjoys diving deep into film franchises. With insightful analysis, charismatic hosts, and thorough research, it offers a unique perspective on popular series that will make you appreciate them even more. Whether you're looking for thought-provoking discussions or just some entertaining banter about your favorite movies, this podcast is a must-listen.



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    Latest episodes from The McCaw Podcast Universe

    2025 Oscar Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 66:09


    We're talking Wicked, A Complete Unknown, The Substance, The Brutalist, Anora, Nickel Boys, Emilia Perez, I'm Still Here, Conclave, and Dune: Part Two! We also just launched a free tier to patreon so encourage your friends to sign up and sign up by going to www.patreon.com/micahmccaw and clicking "join for free" and check out our first post!

    Patreon Unlocked: Trainspotting w/ Case Aiken

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 96:51


    Time to unlock the vault and share our year long exploration of legacy sequels! Head over to patreon to listen to the rest! See the links below to follow Case! Start your free trial on Patreon Follow Case at the following places! Another Pass Podcast: https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=certain+pov Men of Steel: https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaseAiken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5/

    The Equalizer 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 53:34


    Denzel wanted a tax deductible vacation and you know what??? Good for him! It's time for some really slow and ugly equalizing! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to THE SHINING

    The Equalizer 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 53:18


    Today we talk about a classic scenario: A sequel that is better than the original! Denzel is back and this time he's equalizing everyting from an abduction to a family broken by the Holocaust. Oh yeah, it's time to equalize!

    The Equalizer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 76:18


    Today we head to Boston not to solve math equations as a janitor, but to Equalize them sorry criminals! If you thought you could live in Boston and be unequal, you got another thing coming! EQUALIZEEEEEEE! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TOP GUN: MAVERICK

    Deadpool & Wolverine & a Goodbye to Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 22:20


    Today Micah comes home from Deadpool & Wolverine and he's mad. Tune in for the most shocking news this podcast has ever had! LEAVING THE THEATER? LEAVING THE MCU??? WHAT IS GOING ON??? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TOP GUN: MAVERICK

    Apur Sansar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 67:10


    Today we finish the wonderful Apu Trilogy, and focus in on parenting and the artistic struggle. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TOP GUN: MAVERICK

    Aparajito

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 58:02


    Apu has experienced some terrible loss and hardships, but nothing like this. Another beautiful movie that somehow captures the human soul and spirit. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TOP GUN

    Pather Panchali

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 59:58


    Today we dive into a wonderful series that captures the human experience and specifically the childhood experience in a fresh and still exciting way! Dive in as we talk about an indie production that became one of the more influential series ever made! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TOP GUN

    Spider-Man 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 99:49


    Harry, Gwen, Peter, MJ, Sandman, Venom, Gobby, THAT DANCE. Oh, yeah time to strap in Webheads, we're talking Spider-Man 3. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TOP GUN

    Spider-Man 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 101:05


    Today we talk about THE BEST live action comic book movie ever made! The BEST montage in film! The best needle drop! And the best time you could have at the movies! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER 2049

    Spider-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 131:46


    We have been waiting for 5 years to finally cover one of Micah and Jordan's all time favorite movie series: SPIDER-MAN! It's time for RAIMI to take the basketball and do some SLAM DUNKING! WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.   Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER 2049

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 118:11


    Witness Her! Witness Us! Witness Us Talking About Her! (This description has been brought to you by Dr. Suess) Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER 2049

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 112:47


    This is it folks! This is the movie that Jordan and Micah have been building to all year. Does it meet their expectations? Were they punching each other in the theater with excitement? Is it one of the most exciting blockbusters of the decade? All this and more! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    War for the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 101:42


    Today we talk about an insanely crazy movie that Jordan and Micah are flipping out about! It's War for the Planet of the Apes! This movie could be a horn in a car, because it HONKS!! Jordan and Micah are freaking out and you need to listen to them lose their minds in all the best ways! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    There Will Be Blood - 5 Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 86:12


    We turn five! So... we get to discuss a favorite movie! Milkshakes! Religion! Daniel Day-Lewis! And MUCH MORE! Listen!!! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show

    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes w/ Case Aiken

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 145:11


    The new trilogy just keeps getting better! Join us for an extra special-format breaking episode as we talk all things Ceasar, Maurice, Koba, oh yeah and a couple humans. Follow Case at the following places! Another Pass Podcast: https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=certain+pov Men of Steel: https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaseAiken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/caseaiken Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 83:31


    Rise, RIse, RISe, RISE! We go to the beginning of it all to kick off a new trilogy in the continuing and exceedingly fascinating Ape series? This movie honks! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to BLADE RUNNER Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Planet of the Apes (2001) w/ Jeremy Eden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 82:02


    It's Tim Burton's take on the classic. He can make the tree houses now! We talk all the alternate versions, including a strange baseball situation, and Micah gets fixated on Ape-raham Lincoln. Listen to 90 Under 90 Golden Apron Trailer Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to T2:Trainspotting

    Battle for the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 58:37


    The ending of the original franchise! Does it come to a satisfying conclusion? Could they have used a couple million more? Has the future been changed? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to T2: TRAINSPOTTING Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

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    Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 86:05


    Micah comes in hot with this episode, claiming that this is in fact THE BEST Planet of the Apes movie. Do you agree? Has Micah lost his mind? ALL HAIL CEASAR? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to T2: TRAINSPOTTING Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

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    Escape from the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 56:33


    Today we talk about the third and another fascinating entry to the Planet of the Apes series! Time Travel? Ape astronauts? An inversion of the first movie? Oh yeah, this movie rocks! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to T2: TRAINSPOTTING Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Beneath the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 57:38


    A sequel that starts the same as the first movie and then takes an INSANE turn? Are we on board with Mutants worshipping a giant bomb? You can bet your sweet money we are! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRAINSPOTTING Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 76:34


    Today we dive into Planet of the Apes! An iconic series that Jordan and Micah have very little experience! One of the biggest twists of all time and an interesting conversation on the origin of man! Bible Project Episode we mentioned in the episode Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRAINSPOTTING RSVP to Micah's 10 Year Anniversary Show Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Lethal Weapon 5, 6, & 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 17:14


    Today we talk about the rights lapsing in Lethal Weapon and how a few guys from Philadelphia decided to take over and make a new trilogy!

    Lethal Weapon 4 w/ Jeremy & Dan Eden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 100:23


    Today we dive into one of the weirdest entries in an already weird series with our favorites Jeremy and Dan! Sharks on a boat, minor characters solving the entire crime, and of course lots of laughing gas! We also coin a new term for when a series is ending, "losing an eye." Golden Apron Trailer Theme of the Golden Apron Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRAINSPOTTING RSVP to Micah's 10 Year Anniversary Show Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Lethal Weapon 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 62:48


    Is Danny Glover hitting the B too hard in B****? Is Leo Getz entering back into the franchise the sweatiest writing? Is Jordan going to lose her mind? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRAINSPOTTING RSVP to Micah's 10 Year Anniversary Show Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Lethal Weapon 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 75:40


    What upgrades a sequel? Adding Joe Pesci! But that's not all folks, on today's episode your ears will bear witness to the outstanding "Tea Saga" sure to be the talk at your company's water cooler on Monday! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRAINSPOTTING RSVP to Micah's 10 Year Anniversary Show Follow Jordan for updates on her upcoming art show and comic con

    Lethal Weapon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 82:56


    We return to Mel. We discuss Danny. We talk Shane Black. The crazy career of Richard Donner. And of course getting too old for this s***. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON/TRON: LEGACY

    2024 Oscar Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 65:26


    We hope you're prepped for a B-B-B-B-Bonus episode! Today we break down our Oscar picks and favorites, and Micah once again calls out Netflix! Enjoy the BONUS EPISODE! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON/TRON: LEGACY

    Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 30:01


    This series has taken a toll on Jordan and Micah. As new parents they are losing their minds. It's time for the MPU to attempt to do the impossible... make a 30 minute episode! Can they pull it off???? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON/TRON: LEGACY

    The Ring Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 62:57


    Prepare yourself for the only podcast that will force you to drown your phone!!!! BEWARE!!! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON/TRON: LEGACY

    The Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 81:40


    You ever hear of that podcast where if you listen to it you die in 7 days? THIS IS THAT PODCAST! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON/TRON: LEGACY (2/7)

    Ocean's Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 68:54


    This is the way the podcast ends Not with a bang but a whimper Today we discuss a movie that just doesn't cut the mustard. Listen now! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON

    Ocean's Thirteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 77:40


    Today we finish up the Soderbergh era of the Ocean movies and folks we have a lot to talk about including, but not limited to, the harsh reality of a REAL GILROY! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON

    Ocean's Twelve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 77:32


    It's time to talk about one of the cleverest sequels ever. Soderbergh returns to not only trick the Night Wolf, but the audience as well. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON

    Ocean's Eleven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 90:30


    Time to sit back and relax and watch the coolest movie in the world. CLOONEY. SODERBERGH. PITT. THIS MOVIE ROCKS AND ROLLS! Grab your deck of cards and press play! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our new series MPU: The Sequel: Legacy and listen to TRON

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 81:54


    It's the final entry for the DCEU... Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom! James Wan returns after many reshoots, a controversial actor, and WB seemingly not wanting to release it. Do Jordan and Micah give this movie love? Do they enjoy that the Kingdom of Necrus has been stricken from the chronicles? Do they like the discussions of OCEANMASTER? Do they think more movies should have ORM? Listen in! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance for $3

    Blue Beetle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 66:33


    The penultimate DCEU movie. A movie that was raised from the ashes of direct to streaming. A movie that isn't worth getting excited about, but also isn't worth getting upset about. Tune in as we say our goodbye's to the DCEU. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance for $3

    The Flash

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 112:44


    The greatest superhero movie ever made? The most fantastic multiverse movie of the year? The box office sensation that never was? THIS IS IT FOLKS OUR MOST EXCITING EPISODE OF THE YEAR!!! TALKING ABOUT ONE OF THE MOST BONKERS MOVIES EVER MADE! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance for $3

    Insidious: The Red Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 72:52


    Today we turn our attention to a series Jordan and Micah both really love and discuss Patrick Wilson's directorial debut! A movie that did mixed critically, but did well financially. How does it stack up to the Wan classics? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance for $3

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 106:50


    Today we return to the Hunger Games to talk about a movie that Jordan and Micah had no interest in seeing, but were pleasantly surprised. Does this movie pass the prequel test? Is this movie worth seeing? Would it have been better as two parts? All these answers and more! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider for $3

    The Marvels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 94:58


    People are saying that the MCU is dead! A box office worst! Is the movie that bad? Are people being fair? Is Kamala Khan going to save us all? These answers and more on today's ep! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider for $3

    Underworld: Blood Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 76:48


    It's time for Selene to fight (you guessed it!) Lycans! Once again the series decides to scrape off the bottom of the burnt pan and tell us it's an omelete. Need I say more?? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider for $3

    Underworld: Awakening

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 65:32


    It's reboot time ladies and gentlemen, and off howdy is this a bad one. Underworld strikes an all time low with a movie that may convince you that chat GPT existed in the mid 2010's! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider for $3

    Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 60:20


    It's time for more LYCANS! A word that we never thought we would hear 40 times, let alone 4,000 times! Listen in as we complain and complain about a series that seems hell bent on not writing any entry well. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Ghost Rider for $3

    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) - Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 107:10


    Today is Halloween, and what's scarier to a movie producer than a failed movie franchise!? Nothing! So we decided to watch David Fincher's fantastic adaption of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. A planned trilogy that was left being a one hit wonder! Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Howl's Moving Castle for $3

    Underworld: Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 73:49


    Here we go! We put our tagline to the test, is the sequel better than the original? Does Michael need to throw random paint on the wall? Does Selene gain any characteristics in this movie? Do we love or hate blood memories? Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Howl's Moving Castle for $3

    Underworld

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 78:58


    You asked for it! Don't blame us! We are now covering Underworld! A series that pretends that it's about vampires, but really it's about guns and saying the word, "Lycans" as many time as possible. Sign up for Patreon and listen to our episode on Howl's Moving Castle for $3

    Patreon Unlocked: Incredibles 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 66:47


    WE'VE UNLOCKED AN EPISODE WHICH MEANS WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GET TO 50 PATRONS! ONCE WE DO SO WE WILL COVER ALL PIXAR MOVIES. SIGN UP Sign up for $3 and listen to all our patreon episodes! Time to talk some Incredibles 2! We cover the remaining films in Brad Bird's career, what we thought about the movie when we first saw it compared to what we thought after rewatching, a hint at a future series, and we dig into the best man BOB ODENKIRK. 

    Patreon Unlocked: The Incredibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 65:26


    WE'VE UNLOCKED AN EPISODE WHICH MEANS WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GET TO 50 PATRONS! ONCE WE DO SO WE WILL COVER ALL PIXAR MOVIES. SIGN UP Sign up for $3 and listen to all our patreon episodes! Today we jump into America's favorite super hero family! Like you know we do, we dive deep into the animation of the movie and talk about Brad Bird and all of his craziness! We also talk about How I Met Your Dad, sitcoms and much more!

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