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Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds view Movies and TV from the villain's perspective and dare to ask if they were really all that bad. Podcast Produced by The From Superheroes Network.

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    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 350 EPISODES

    4.7 from 379 ratings Listeners of The Villain Was Right that love the show mention: villains, synergy, satan, funny and insightful, premise, heroes, evil, shut, funny and entertaining, doctor, movies, network, films, clever, delightful, concept, much fun, hilarious, hosts, science.


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    The Villain Was Right podcast is a comedic gem that offers a unique and entertaining take on popular movies and their villains. Craig and Rebecca, the hosts of the show, have an incredible chemistry and their banter is hilarious. They dive deep into analyzing the motivations and actions of iconic villains, often challenging preconceived notions and presenting thought-provoking theories. It's refreshing to hear a different perspective on these beloved characters, and their comedic approach adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each episode. The show also features guest appearances, which adds even more dynamic to the discussions.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' ability to find humor in even the thinnest concepts. They manage to make each episode work even when the high concept may feel thin. Their wit and comedic timing are impeccable, creating a fun and enjoyable listening experience. Additionally, they provide detailed analysis of movie and series characters, delving into their motivations and questioning whether they truly deserve to be heroes or villains. This depth adds another layer of engagement for listeners who want to explore these complex characters further.

    However, one potential downside of The Villain Was Right podcast is that it may not appeal to everyone's taste in humor. Comedy can be subjective, so while many listeners find Craig and Rebecca's style hilarious, others might not resonate with it as strongly. Additionally, some listeners may not agree with all the political views expressed by the hosts throughout the episodes. However, despite these subjective aspects, the overall entertainment value provided by this podcast outweighs any potential drawbacks.

    In conclusion, The Villain Was Right podcast is a must-listen for fans of comedy and movie analysis alike. Craig and Rebecca are consistently funny throughout each episode, keeping listeners entertained from start to end. Their unique take on well-known movies injects new life into familiar stories and encourages listeners to rethink their perspectives on heroes and villains. Despite potential differences in humor preferences or political views, the show's overall quality and entertaining nature make it a standout podcast in its genre.



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    349: Akira (with Adam Christie)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 67:39


    This week on the podcast we're joined by Juno nominated comedian Adam Christie (@AdamChristieComedian) to talk about the classic 80s anime AKIRA. We're defending motorcycle-crash-victim turned city destroying psychic, politicians who have managed to rebuild a whole city in 40 years and finding the true villain of the story: The Olympics. Produced by ⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠ as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit ⁠⁠www.FromSuperheroes.com⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    348: Chicken Run

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 59:08


    Our supporters on Patreon voted for what movie they wanted us to cover so this week we're talking about the clay-mation delight that is CHICKEN RUN. We're defending business woman and entrepreneur Mrs. Tweedy who through investments in modernization is turning around her idiot husband's struggling egg business. Plus Rebecca gives her tips on making a really killer chicken pie. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠ as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.FromSuperheroes.com⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    347: Just Friends (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 73:15


    This week on the podcast we're going back to 2005 to talk about the Ryan Reynolds / Amy Smart rom-com JUST FRIENDS. We're defending nerd-turned-hottie Dusty for showing more character growth since high school than our main character and siding with the insane pop star who is forced into a relapse by a careless boyfriend. Plus a big deep dive into the whole "Friend Zone" thing. Produced by ⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠ as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit ⁠www.FromSuperheroes.com⁠ for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    346: The Accountant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 66:31


    To celebrate the release of the sequel, this week we're talking about THE ACCOUNTANT. We're defending a man who is doing financial crimes to provide children with prosthetics, criticizing Ben Affleck's protagonist for being an accountant to the mob and identifying the true villain of the movie - a horribly abusive father that turns his sons into ruthless killing machines.  Produced by ⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠ as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit ⁠www.FromSuperheroes.com⁠ for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    345: Cats & Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 60:06


    This week on the podcast we're discussing the 2001 live action cartoon CATS AND DOGS. We're defending the shockingly compelling feline villain, Mr. Tinkles and doing a deep dive into the dog-world order. Plus Craig pretends to know anything about allergies other than having them. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    344: Miss Congeniality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 68:06


    It's Audience Choice time so this week we're talking about the iconic Sandra Bullock movie MISS CONGENIALITY. We're defending her boss at the FBI for sidelining her after she gets a co-worker shot, criticizing their awful investigation and making a weak attempt to defend a homicidal former beauty queen. Plus, a surprisingly deep conversation on how feminism means showing up for all women. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    343: Edge Of Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 58:17


    This week it's Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt over and over and over again as we talk about EDGE OF TOMORROW. We're defending the time loop creating Mimics - a species whose power of foresight has revealed humans to be a serious galactic problem - and talking about the worst part of living the same day over and over again: cardio. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    342: Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 69:11


    This week we're talking about the iconically mismatched duo of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in TWINS. We're debating nature vs nurture, defending the criminal enterprise with the best business model and end up scratching our heads at the world's worst middleman. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    341: Anora

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 57:57


    This week on the podcast we're talking about the 2025 Best Picture winner ANORA. We're cataloging the long list of red flags raised by her husband Ivan and arguing that the trio of goons/babysitters forcing her to get a divorce actually have her best interest in mind. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    340: Phineas And Ferb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 69:11


    This week on the podcast we're covering our MOST requested TV show, the children's cartoon PHINEAS AND FERB. We're siding with the perpetually gas-lit Candace - who really just wants her brothers to be safe - and defending Dr. Doofenshmirtiz whose "evil" plots range from harmless to largely practical. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    339: Spider-man (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 64:55


    For this month's Audience Choice episode we're going all the way back to 2002 and talking about the original live action SPIDER-MAN. We're talking about THAT kiss (almost immediately), defending the mentally ill Norman Osborne and agreeing with J. Jonah Jameson that a masked boy swinging through the city like a wrecking ball, leaving his goo everywhere, is in fact a "menace." Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    338: The Usual Suspects (with Luke Gordon Field)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 61:28


    This week we're joined by special guest Luke Gordon Field from The Beaverton (@TheBeaverton) to talk about THE USUAL SUSPECTS. We talk about the iconic twist and try to piece together what actually happened all to answer the question: Was Keyser Soze really all that bad? Or was he just maintaining order in the chaotic and violent criminal underworld? Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    337: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs (1937)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 60:31


    This week we discuss Disney's very first animated feature SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. We're discussing the still impressive animation, the strangely modern symbolism of the magic mirror and defending the actions of a character literally named "The Evil Queen". Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    336: Titanic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 63:55


    We're wrapping up our "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" with one of the most iconic romance movies of all time - TITANIC. We're discussing how Rose is an unreliable narrator and defending Billy Zane's character who mostly seems angry that Rose won't get on the !@/&ing lifeboat. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    335: There's Something About Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 69:40


    "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" continues with the classic 90's rom-com THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. We're debating which of Mary's obsessive suitors deserves her the least and debating the morality of looking up someone from your past. Plus the whole 'hair-gel' thing. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    334: Made Of Honor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 70:01


    It's time for the "Audience Choice" portion of "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" - our Patreon supporters voted and so this week we're discussing the Patrick Dempsey led rom-com MADE OF HONOR. We talk about the largely nonsensical spelling of the title, the film's narrow view of gender roles and of course defend Colin - the unquestionably perfect Scottish Duke and liquor baron who has his wedding ruined by a selfish, emotionally immature American. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    333: The Swan Princess

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 57:03


    We're kicking off "Kinda Romantic Movie Month" with the highly requested animated movie -THE SWAN PRINCESS. We're defending Rothbart - a soft spoken magician, dedicated to overthrowing a corrupt monarchy, and ripping into one of the most idiotic princes ever to grace the screen. Plus why being turned into a swan wouldn't be all that bad. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    332: Center Stage (with Kat Angus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 68:08


    This week on the podcast we're talking about the 2000's ballet-school drama CENTER STAGE with special guest, and host of 'I Hate It But I Love It' Podcast, Kat Angus (@KatAngus)! We're defending the eyebrow-endowed head of the American Ballet Academy who is honest, upfront and reasonable despite provocations from his cringe-worthy rival and the insane personal drama of his students. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    331: Best In Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 66:43


    This week on the podcast we're talking about the classic Christopher Guest mockumentary BEST IN SHOW. We're defending unhinged dog show commentators, spouses with wide ranging romantic proclivities and going on a deep dive on humanity's deep-seated but ultimately futile desire to categorize things.  Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    330: Paddington 2 (with John Mostyn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 67:42


    We're joined by special guest John Mostyn (@JMostynComedy) who is here to spread the gospel of PADDINGTON 2. We're discussing the movie's charming, fuzzy and cozy protagonist and defending the out-of-work actor who just wants funding for the arts. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    329: Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 72:26


    This week on the podcast we're discussing the classic Jim Carrey/ Kate Winslet sci-fi romance(?!?) ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND. We discuss why you probably shouldn't forget your exes, and argue for our two protagonists to never-ever-ever get back together. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    328: Demolition Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 65:52


    We're kicking off the New Year with the classic 90s action flick DEMOLITION MAN. We're talking about how the 21st century's most ruthless criminal is a product of society and a flawed justice system, supporting police accountability and getting into the whole Taco Bell vs. Pizza Hut issue.  Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    327: Raise Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 64:16


    It's that weird week between Christmas and New Years where nothing is really happening and so you sit around watching Hilary Duff movies. That's right! This week we're talking about RAISE YOUR VOICE. We're defending her perfectly reasonable father - who does not want his 16 year old daughter to move to LA for a month without any adult supervision mere weeks after her brother died in a car crash - and her romantic/professional rival who works harder and is a better singer. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    326: Scrooged

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 67:31


    It's time for our Audience Choice portion of "Kinda Christmas Movie" month so this week we're talking SCROOGED. We discuss the Bill Murray take on the classic Christmas Carol story and defend the people brought in by a caring boss to help a man in the middle of a mental breakdown. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    325: Small Soldiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 66:34


    We continue our Kinda Christmas Movie month with a movie we both swear was set during Christmas but is apparently not - SMALL SOLDIERS! We're defending the Globotech CEO - who wants truth in advertising and takes immediate and full responsibility for his mistakes - and the eponymous small soldier toys who are just doing what they were programmed to do. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    324: Hot Frosty (with Rachel Manson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 78:23


    We're kicking off Kinda Christmas Movie month with special guest, and "Hallmark" movie expert, Rachel Manson (@rmansella). We're discussing the year's most talked about Holiday flick - HOT FROSTY. We're defending the small town sheriff who is rightly suspicious of the naked vagrant with no confirmable identity, running around with school children claiming to be a snowman. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    323: Flubber

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 74:12


    This week on the podcast we're discussing Robin Williams' turn as the "absent minded professor" in the 1997 family film FLUBBER. We're rooting for romantic rivals who don't forget their own wedding, defending scientists who can actually commercialize important breakthroughs and criticizing the professor's sloppy and dangerous methodology. Plus Craig gets into the "Flubber" of it all. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    322: The Penguin (with Diana McCallum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 73:15


    This week we're joined by author of SEX LIVES OF SUPERHEROES Diana McCallum (@PicsofDiana) to talk about the HBO series THE PENGUIN. We discuss the amazing performances, the absence and ineffectiveness of Batman, and debate whether the villain of a villain is a villain. SEX LIVES OF SUPERHEROES is available now wherever you get your books. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    321: The Day After Tomorrow (with Joey Elias)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 62:03


    This week on the podcast we're joined by comedian Joey Elias (@joeyeliasofficial)- the man who played "Library Security Guard" in THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. We're defending the climate for taking necessary corrective action, Vice Presidents for priortizing meeting with FEMA and we hear a first hand defence about not letting dogs into the library. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    320: Anastasia (with Hannah Veldhoen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 67:47


    This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Hannah Veldhoen (@hannah.veldhoen) from the "Menty Breaky" podcast to discuss the childhood classic ANASTASIA. We're defending the historically vilified Rasputin in his quest to deal with an entitled imposter. Plus we discuss how the Russian revolution was a little more serious than "a spark of unhappiness". Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    319: The Skeleton Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 58:41


    We're wrapping up Kinda Scary Movie month with the Kate Hudson led, 2005 thriller THE SKELETON KEY. We're defending the body swapping voodoo practitioners who have serviced their community for decades and discussing the ethics of flirting in immortal long-term relationships. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    318: Abigail (2024 - with Hunter Collins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 69:23


    Kinda Scary Movie Month continues with special guest Hunter Collins (@HunterComedy) who joins us to talk about ABIGAIL. We're defending the titutal child-vampire/ballerina for preying on the career criminals who abducted a child. Plus a deep discussion on whether we prefer solids or liquids. Check out Hunter's new sketch comedy album MONSTER ORGY available now. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    317: Halloweentown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 64:44


    "Kinda Scary Movie Month" continues with our Audience Choice episode- the 1998 Disney Channel movie HALLOWEENTOWN. We're supporting a grandmother's right to spoil her grandchildren and defending the popular, anti-segregationist Mayor of the titular town, who wants to end his people's banishment from the real world. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    316: The Wicker Man (2006) with Sequoia Simone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 68:16


    Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) from the But Make It Scary Podcast (@butmakeitscary) to talk about the 2006 Nic Cage film THE WICKER MAN. We're defending a whole island of women who are saving the bees by tricking the world's worst detective. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    315: Warm Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 60:39


    We're defending the practical minded General keeping the last of humanity alive and answering the question on everyone's minds: what would it take for you to fall in love with a rotting corpse?  Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    314: Animal House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 72:17


    Rebecca and Craig talk about the classic collegiate comedy ANIMAL HOUSE. We're doing a comprehensive run down on the Delta frat's numerous crimes - some of which can be considered domestic terrorism- and defending Dean Wormer who rightly wants them kicked off campus.  Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    313: Bad Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 68:03


    Craig and Rebecca welcome you back to school with the 2011 Cameron Diaz comedy BAD TEACHER. We're defending the objectively kind and competent Amy Squirrel - a woman with legitimate concerns about her colleagues' behaviour, substance abuse problems and teaching methods. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    312: Gilmore Girls Part 2 (with Sarah Ashby)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 68:49


    Rebecca and Craig are joined by special guest Sarah Ashby (@Sarahnashby) to discuss seasons 4-6 of the iconic 2000s TV show. We're defending Emily and Richard, love interests, and going to town on the town of Stars Hollow all to figure out who is the most villainous of the eponymous Gilmore Girls. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    311: Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 64:17


    We're discussing the 2023 Disney animated movie WISH. We're defending the sorcerer-king Magnifico - a man who has created a safe and secure place for the world's refugees, while single handedly dealing with the moral and logistical quagmire that is granting wishes. Plus, we expose the mischief causing "Star" as the chaos-demon they are. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    310: Deep Blue Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 61:23


    It's Audience Choice time! Our Patrons voted and so this week we're talking about DEEP BLUE SEA. We're defending super-intelligent genetically engineered sharks who just want to be free AND the ambitious medical researcher who created them. Sharks are gonna shark. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    309: A Knight's Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 58:34


    Craig and Rebecca talk about the Heath Ledger jousting movie A KNIGHTS TALE. We're defending romantic/jousting rival knight Count Adhemar - a guy who has a whole other job and values women for something other than their looks. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    308: Gran Turismo (with Andrew Ivimey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 66:01


    Rebecca and Craig are joined by special guest Andrew Ivimey (@Ivimey) to talk about GRAN TURISMO - the racing movie based on a video game but also a true story? We're defending a marketing man for treating a marketing stunt like a marketing stunt, a father who rightfully wants his son to have achievable goals and the other racing teams who don't want a video game player threatening their lives on a real race track. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    307: Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 56:14


    Craig and Rebecca dive into the Japanese pocket monster's first cinematic adventure. We're arguing for MewTwo - a sentient being born into slavery who wants to break up the worldwide child-run cock-fighting ring. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    306: Notting Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 70:17


    Rebecca and Craig discuss the classic Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant rom-com and argue for keeping the international movie star and bookshop owner apart. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    305: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 57:02


    Craig and Rebecca return to the MCU to defend a millennia old warlord who just wants his wife back, and soul devouring dragons who are part of a complex ecosystem. What flavour is your soul? Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    304: Major League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 67:02


    Rebecca and Craig discuss the classic 1989 baseball comedy. We're defending an MLB owner who wants to move a losing team to Miami, a baseball player who has plans for his retirement and pitching a new, less offensive team name that properly honours Cleveland's history. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    303: Cool Runnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 65:03


    Craig and Rebecca discuss the John Candy led sports comedy all about the first Jamaican bobsled team. We're defending Jamaican Olympic officials who don't want to use their limited resources on four men who just started learning a sport, and siding with the East-German athletes who are actually just giving helpful tips about the course. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    302: Confessions Of A Shopaholic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 67:42


    Rebecca and Craig dive into the 2009 rom-com centered around a life destroying addiction. We're defending the man trying to get our main character to pay her massive debts as well as her professional/romantic rival whose biggest crime was being another woman. Plus we discuss how the movie came *this* close to having its characters learn a lesson. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    301: Encino Man (with Ava Val)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 69:55


    Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Ava Val (@AvaValComedy) to talk about the Pauly Shore teen/cave-man comedy. We're arguing for the school bully who is trying to keep a creepy Samwise Gamgee away from his girlfriend and who very rightly suspects that there is something suspicious about the new exchange student. Catch Ava Val's comedy special "So Brave" debuting on "800 Pound Gorilla Media's" YouTube channel June 30, 2024 at 8:00PM EST (youtube.com/@800pgm). Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    300: 300

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 64:01


    Rebecca and Craig celebrate the 300th episode of the Villain Was Right by talking about Zack Synder's ab muscle laden action film. We're talking about the REAL history of the battle of Thermopylae, how awful the Spartans treat their children and defend the OG Prince of Persia: Xerxes. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    299: Inside Out (with Tracy Hamilton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 77:19


    Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Tracy Hamilton (@hamiltrace) to discuss the tear-jerking Pixar film. We discuss emotions - both real and personified, imaginary friends, and defend the idea that SOME emotions shouldn't be in charge. Check out Tracy Hamilton's debut stand-up album "Human Person" available everywhere June 14, 2024. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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