Podcasts about anti heroes

Hello everyone we finally talk about the latest MCU movie Marvel's Thunderbolts* (*SPOILERS below) as we really discuss this interesting take on this group of heroes.*New Avengers

The Marvel machine rolls on! Mike welcomes Chris Stachiw and Father Malone back to The Projection Booth to unpack Thunderbolts (2025), Marvel's latest plunge into the morally murky side of the MCU. With a roster of antiheroes and reformed villains, Thunderbolts flips the superhero script—so does it soar or stumble? The trio dives deep into the film's character dynamics, chaotic action, and franchise fatigue, pulling no punches as they debate whether Marvel's gamble pays off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Giant Mess podcast host and movie lover Neal Lynch reviews Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie, the 36th film in the MCU and final movie of Phase 5.After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.Thunderbolts* is a Marvel Studios ensemble film following a team of reformed villains and morally gray operatives sent on covert government missions. As the group is tasked with a dangerous black-ops assignment, tensions rise among the unstable team members, revealing conflicting loyalties and buried traumas. The film serves as a continuation of storylines from Black Widow, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, with a darker tone and grounded action set pieces.DirectorJake SchreierWritersEric PearsonJoanna CaloCASTJulia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de FontaineFlorence Pugh as Yelena BelovaSebastian Stan as Congressman Bucky BarnesLewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds / Sentry / The VoidDavid Harbour as Alexei Shostakov / Red GuardianWyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. AgentHannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr / GhostOlga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster00:00 - Intro02:40 - All the versions of the Thunderbolts teams in the comics08:50 - How the MCU's Thunderbolts movie was developed17:48 - MCU's Phase 5 Review25:00 - Thunderbolts Synopsis, Director, Writers41:33 - Thunderbolts Cast Performance Review1:18:42 - Thunderbolts Movie Plot Review2:38:44 - Did Thunderbolts Post-Credits Scene Spoil Future Release?2:41:30 - Thunderbolts Movie Opening Weekend Box Office2:42:28 - Is Thunderbolts Best MCU Movie Since Avengers: Endgame (2019)?2:44:58 - Previewing MCU Phase 6 Movies2:53:00 - Final Thoughts / Outro / What's Coming UpABOUT NEAL LYNCH:I'm an Irish-Italian-American who graduated from 1) a Catholic high school (even though I'm not Catholic), and 2) a college known for producing doctors and lacrosse players, then became neither. I was a former 4th string college quarterback and middle relief pitcher who thought an overpriced film and media studies degree was a smart choice. Now, I'm a single dad who likes to blog, vlog, podcast, write, edit, optimize, strategize, and over-analyze.  ABOUT "GIANT MESS":"Giant Mess" is a sloppy sports and entertainment podcast hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch. Neal's a single dad who loves to talk New York Giants football, Mets baseball, movies, TV shows, and comedy. The podcast has movie reviews, tv show recaps and reactions, post-game analysis, predictions, and funny stories about life.Subscribe to Giant Mess on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/GiantMessYT⁠⁠ Follow me on:* Link Tree - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/neallynch⁠⁠  * My Official Blog - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/neallynchBLOG⁠⁠ * Giant Mess Facebook Page - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessFB⁠⁠    * Twitter - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/NealLynchTW⁠⁠     * Personal Instagram - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/NealLynchIG⁠⁠    * Giant Mess Instagram - ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/GiantMessInstagram⁠⁠  * Subscribe to Giant Mess on Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessApple⁠⁠  * Subscribe to Giant Mess on Spotify - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessSpotify⁠⁠ 

This week we have vampires, demons, and super humans. Oh My! It may be a slow week for films but that doesn't mean you can't find something to enjoy so tune in and find out about all the movies that came out the week of May 2nd 2025. https://linktr.ee/BilliamSWN Questions? Comments? Unwavering Praise? Contact me! The SWN Podcast Network has a Patreon! www.patreon.com/SWNPodcastNetwork You can always find me on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play, the SomewhatNerdy site, and any podcast app. Check out my new blog where I blog about movies, books, and whatever I fancy. www.billiamthenerd.com Future Flicks and SomewhatNerdy Merch page: http://www.cafepress.com/somewhatnerdy Opening and closing music “Evening Melodrama” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/S https://soundcloud.com/billiamswn/anti-heroes-and-asian-monsters?si=d31ec6b498484de9a11744f9c0c3eb4d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Gobbo and Chac are joined by special guests Ickbard and Mullins to discuss Anti-Heroes, Fallen Heroes, and Villains. Looking at characters both outside and in the Warhammer 40k Universe, including Eisenhorn, Ciaphas Cain, Abbadon, as well as Malcolm Reynolds, the Punisher, and Darth Vader, they break down these archetypes and look at what details go into writing them. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"They say Immotis' greed drilled too deep...the Stalkers are a punishment... their plague. Which we must pay." Email the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us today on Discord! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under the Hive of Madness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find our guests Ickbard & Mullins Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find our cast through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Underthehiveofmadness.com⁠

Ever wondered if your character is truly a hero or just a morally questionable anti-hero? The lines are blurrier than you think, and it's time to get clear on the difference.In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of heroes and anti-heroes, breaking down their key differences and exploring the moral complexities that make them tick. Is your character's flaw pushing them toward redemption—or just leading them further down the wrong path? We'll also tackle why the world needs more true heroes, and how understanding these distinctions can elevate your writing.But here's the twist: not all anti-heroes are created equal. Some may challenge our views of morality, but others just reflect the chaos of our modern world. Want to know which category your characters fall into? You'll have to watch to find out.Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO!The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube. You can watch your favorite podcast as well as listen. Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.Send us a textSupport the show

We opened the episode with a continuation of our Villains Month coverage, diving into the more nuanced territory of morally gray characters. In this third week, we shifted from examining outright villains to exploring the blurred lines between villains and antiheroes.While often confusing, this distinction can help deepen our understanding of literary characters and narrative structure. We discussed how selfish motives and chaotic actions typically define villains, whereas antiheroes may lack traditional heroic qualities but are still driven by noble or relatable goals.What Is On Our NightstandsBefore diving into the main theme, we shared what's currently on our nightstands. Arthur has just finished Transmentation | Transcience by Darkly Lem, a multi-universe sci-fi thriller recently released by Blackstone Publishing. He's moving on to Rhino: The Rise of a Warrior by Nicholas Sainsbury Smith, which is being described as a Conan-meets-Mad-Max-style story set in the Hell Divers universe. A book review will be published soon.Meaghan, on the other hand, is juggling a few books. She's reading an advanced copy of When She Was Gone by Sarah Foster, a psychological thriller that explores family estrangement and disappearance through multiple POVs.She's also in the early chapters of Grady Hendrix's Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, which touches on the dark history of homes for “troubled” girls, wrapped in Hendrix's signature dark humor. Additionally, she's reading Scythe and Sparrow by Brynn Weaver on her subway commutes - the final installment in the Ruinous Love trilogy, known for its dark romance and black comedy. The first book, Butcher and Blackbird, is even getting a film adaptation.Defining Villains vs. AntiheroesOur main discussion centered around defining the differences between villains and antiheroes. We agreed that villains are typically characterized by outright selfishness, chaos, and harm with little to no regard for others. They oppose the protagonist and often revel in destruction or dominance.Antiheroes, in contrast, may lack traditional heroic qualities - like moral clarity, compassion, or honor - but are usually driven by a personal code or a higher, sometimes noble, purpose. Their actions might be questionable, but their motives often aim toward the greater good. For example, they may take morally ambiguous paths to achieve just ends.We used Patrick Bateman from American Psycho and Joe Goldberg from You to illustrate this line. While both offer internal justifications for their actions, we agree that their intentions and outcomes mark them more as villains than antiheroes. They may rationalize what they do, but ultimately their actions are self-serving and destructive.Another great example we discussed was Zayden from Fourth Wing. Though initially perceived as a villain by the protagonist, Violet, his motivations are revealed to be much more layered, shifting his status into antihero territory. Similar shifts occur in characters like Rhysand from ACOTAR, who is misunderstood early on but ultimately acts with benevolent intentions.The Complexity of Character Roles in Narrative StructureWe examined how literary structure, especially multiple POV storytelling, can alter our perceptions of characters. With multiple viewpoints, we often gain deeper insight into the inner motivations of a character who might otherwise appear villainous from another perspective.Meaghan made the point that antiheroes don't need to be the main character. In stories with multiple perspectives, an antihero can be a supporting or secondary character whose actions significantly impact the narrative, even if they're not the protagonist.We discussed characters like Captain Ahab from Moby Dick, Jay Gatsby, and Shakespearean figures like Macbeth and Hamlet. These figures blur the lines between heroism and villainy by embodying both admirable and damning traits. Captain Ahab is fueled by vengeance but is also driven by deeper human emotions, while Gatsby's immoral actions are motivated by love and longing.We touched on how world-building can influence a character's perceived morality. In tightly defined universes, a single action might shift a character from hero to villain or vice versa. The broader and more complex the setting, the easier it becomes to justify or criticize those actions.Modern Obsession with Antiheroes and Reader RelatabilityA recurring theme in our talk was the rising popularity of antiheroes, especially in BookTok communities and modern literature. Meaghan emphasized how modern readers are drawn to nuanced characters who reflect the gray morality of real life. Straightforward good-versus-evil narratives feel outdated to many readers who want complexity and inner conflict in their characters.Romance novels, particularly dark romance, often play with this dynamic. Characters like Zade Meadows from Haunting Adeline or those in Lights Out by Navetta Allen operate with morally questionable methods but are driven by well-intentioned motives, making them compelling and controversial at the same time.We also reflected on Joe Goldberg's character arc and how the show's clever use of internal narration makes viewers uncomfortably sympathetic toward someone who is clearly a villain. This blurring creates tension and complicates our engagement with the story, prompting us to question our moral compass.Characters like Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones were also mentioned. While initially self-serving, he evolves over the series into someone with more noble intentions, even if he doesn't fit the typical heroic mold. He shifts from a villain to a morally gray character and eventually a reluctant hero in some people's eyes.Genre Examples and Pop Culture InfluenceWe highlighted how genres like comic books and dark fantasy frequently feature antiheroes. Characters like Deadpool, Daredevil, The Punisher, and Batman exemplify this model. These characters challenge traditional morality, often operating outside the law but still striving to uphold a personal sense of justice. Meaghan noted that even characters like Geralt from The Witcher are often misclassified as antiheroes when they may just be grumpy or reluctant heroes.Arthur brought up the Murderbot Diaries as another upcoming example - an android that hacks its programming to gain autonomy while also occasionally killing humans. It's complex, emotionally resonant, and set to become an Apple TV series.We also briefly touched on Silo's Juliet, who represents a reluctant hero more than an antihero. Her role highlights how characters are shaped by the world around them and are often pulled into heroism unwillingly.We examined situations where antiheroes may shift into villain territory, such as Tamlin from ACOTAR, whose descent into darker behavior between books one and two sparked significant conversation among readers. While some hope for redemption, others see the character's trajectory as complete.Finally, we discussed how some stories allow villains or antiheroes to win. Meaghan noted that this feels more realistic because, in life, good doesn't always triumph. These narratives, while less conventional, often leave a more lasting impact on readers.Final Thoughts and What's NextWe wrapped up by affirming our shared preference for morally complex characters over one-dimensional heroes or villains. Antiheroes, with their flaws, motivations, and layered choices, make for more engaging narratives. Readers want characters that mirror real-life complexity, and antiheroes offer that depth in spades.In the closing segment, we teased our next episode, where we'll focus on different portrayals of a famously adapted villain character across books, films, and shows. We plan to compare portrayals, potentially do a ranking, and analyze how this character has changed across time and mediums.In the meantime, we encouraged listeners to check out our latest reviews and ARCs on our website, FullyBooked.ca, and subscribe to the Bookish newsletter to stay up to date with all our content.

Over the past decade, Hollywood has begun to embrace the idea of an ‘anti-hero.' A “hero” who breaks the mold of conventional hero-type figures. Stories filled with characters like Jack Sparrow, Walter White, or The Punisher have something that catches our attention. But what if the “hero” is just completely unforeseen - do we have a name for that person?

Recently, in The Free Press, the writer Chris Arnade penned an essay asserting that “Every Man Wants to Be a Hero.” So, this week, we're discussing if that's true, along with what heroism means, the attraction of the anti-hero, forming little boys to be heroes, and why or why not women have the same desire for heroism. Nazis, video games, the Manosphere, and mermen also somehow figure in to the conversation. Because why not!Show Notes:Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America by Chris Arnade“All Men Want to Be Heroes,” by Chris ArnadeInterview with Louise Perry on Honestly (February 14, 2025)“Warbloods”Childcraft 1984: Great Myths and LegendsWall-E This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of 'This Month in Superman', the hosts discuss the current state of Superman comics, the return of SuperFrank to comic reading, and the exciting developments in the Superman universe. They explore various storylines, the impact of different artists, and the significance of upcoming titles. The conversation also touches on the portrayal of Amanda Waller and the trend of anti-heroes in DC narratives, culminating in a discussion about the recent video game 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League'.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to This Month in Superman02:51 SuperFrank's Comic Journey05:58 Current State of Superman Comics09:01 Exploring the Supercorp Storyline12:00 Art and Artists in Superman Comics15:07 The Absolute Superman Series18:05 Nanotechnology and AI in Superman's Suit21:05 The Impact of Ultimate Spider-Man25:02 Exploring Superman's Comic Timeline28:09 Artistic Evolution in Superman Comics31:01 Upcoming Superman Titles and Announcements33:54 The Impact of Superman in Global Markets36:59 Video Game Adaptations and Their Reception41:45 The Rise of Anti-Heroes in DC Comics

Summary: Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Jago and Litefoot: The Mahogany Murderers and Star Trek: Section 31, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically: 00:00 – Intro and theme tune. 01:05 — Welcome! 02:28 – News: 02:34 — Doctor […]

All “Bad” things must come to an end. Join James, Kat, and David for the epic conclusion of the Walter White saga. As we explore the iconic series finale(s), we also dig up a barrel full of biblical themes - walking in darkness, gaining the world by losing your soul, repentance, and the nature of justice. We even draw comparisons between Ebenezer Scrooge and Walt, who is the real cancer of the series. We think you'll be satisfied with the quality of our product, and hope you have an A1 day. Watch the episode here. Reviews for Previous Seasons: Season 1: https://youtu.be/d4BxozxMfR8 Season 2: https://youtu.be/ciyqeggk5m8 Season 3: https://youtu.be/jG0OOooLYJw Season 4: https://youtu.be/VI8eqMMTh1Q Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  This episode is brought to you by Solitary Man, the new novel by Eric Landfried. Available at www.ericlandfried.com  Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Chapters:00:00 - The Popcorn Business, or the Theology Business 00:53 - Welcome & Intro 02:19 - 1-Word Reactions 02:52 - Popcorn Ratings 03:52 - Theology Ratings 04:53 - Subscribe, Share, Support 07:08 - Ads 09:41 - Season 5 Summary 14:04 - Popcorn Thoughts 23:59 - Heisenberg, Nazis, & Uncertainty 25:17 - Ending - “Baby Blue” 31:47 - Antiheroes, Villains, & Rationalizing Evil 35:52 - “Choose Your Own Ending” 45:41 - Walking in the Light 58:04 - Gain the World; Lose Your Soul 01:13:21 - A Glimpse of Repentance 01:16:47 - Walter White as Ebenezer Scrooge? 01:24:16 - Lightning Round 01:25:10 - Justice: Why Do the Wicked Prosper? 01:30:00 - Skyler is Complicit & An Enabler 01:37:39 - The Value of a Life 01:40:14 - Justice Comes for All 01:42:49 - Until Next Time… #BreakingBad #BrBa #VinceGilligan #BryanCranston #AaronPaul #Felina #Ozymandias #EbenezerScrooge #AChristmasCarol #PopcornTheology #ChristianPodcasts #MoviePodcasts #TVPodcasts #YouAreNotAMindlessConsumer #MovieDiscussion #MovieExplanation #MovieReview #MovieAnalysis #MovieReaction #TVCriticism #TVReview #TVDiscussion #TVAnalysis #CharacterAnalysis #ReformedTheology #MediaLiteracy #MediaLiteracyMatters Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA 

We revisit our episode with Gregory Maguire.******"That's really all we are obliged to do for those we call our enemies. We are obliged to see them as humans, and then we behave the way we will. We are obliged not to consider them as less than human because that way, all hell breaks loose. - Gregory MaguireGregory Maguire expresses himself with extreme precision. While many of us may grasp for words to communicate a specific emotion or to describe a series of events, Gregory seemingly has words and turns of phrase on command. What a delight it is to listen to Gregory talk about his journey, his writing, and his thoughts on a wide variety of topics. Close to Gregory's heart is the belief that everyone has a backstory, a context—even our enemies. And no matter how difficult the task may seem, he believes it is our duty to understand that story and find it within ourselves to empathize with them—not to excuse them but to simply see them as humans.Gregory has built his career around telling the stories of antiheroes, most notably through the reimaginings of classic fairytales in novels such as "Wicked," "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister," and "Mirror Mirror." That ability to find empathy and a curiosity to understand even the most seemingly undeserving characters emerges in his other children's and young adult books and is deeply rooted in experiences from Gregory's early life.In this episode, Gregory shares those early life experiences (which can honestly be described as “Dickensian”) and how his relationships with his father and siblings have impacted his writing and life choices. He tells us about his love of the “arresting strangeness” of literary worlds and how this sensation inspired him to become a writer. He also shares why he believes in the children's stories he writes, not always getting a “happily ever after.”***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***In his reading challenge, Arresting Strangeness (a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien), Gregory has compiled a list of his favorite books that envelop you completely and force you to look at the world around you anew. You can find his list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com/gregory-maguire***This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Lauren Mobley, a middle school librarian in Atlanta, Georgia. She tells us about a fun reading program she set up in her school inspired by a hit reality TV show.ContentsChapter 1 - Travel of the MindChapter 2 - Home, the Orphanage, and back againChapter 3 - The Children of Green KnoweChapter 4 - Harriet the RecorderChapter 5 - Origins of EmpathyChapter 6 - The Absence of a Happily Ever AfterChapter 7 - Arresting StrangenessChapter 8 - Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupGregory MaguireGregory (@gregorymaguire) • Instagram photos and videosWICKED Official Trailer (2024)by JRR Tolkien - On Fairy-StoriesThe Children of Green Knowe (Green Knowe, #1) by Lucy M. Boston | GoodreadsThe Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

In this thought-provoking episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase digs into the complex relationship between popular culture and Christian ethics through the lens of films like John Wick. Join us as we navigate the realms of apologetics, theology, and presuppositional debate to uncover the foundational principles of objective morality. Discover ethical insights that emerge from examining the Bible's own teachings on morality and how they connect to deep moral questions within society. We also tackle the Euthyphro Dilemma, shedding light on the unchanging nature of God as the bedrock for true moral standards. This episode was originally a livestream, and at the end of the episode you will hear Joel answer questions from skeptics in real time. In this episode, you'll explore: Morality through the John Wick movie series and its antihero. The universality of morality across cultures. The Bible's role in guiding moral understanding and obligations. The connection between God's morality and your conscience. The reflection of God's image in human moral codes. The significance of God's will and inherent goodness. A defense against skepticism questioning biblical morality. Real questions from skeptics with biblical answers. Ready to deepen your understanding of Christian apologetics and ethics?Become the worldview leader your family and church need by joining the Hammer & Anvil Society today!

The timeless classic Casablanca from 1942 closes our Money Shot arc with one of Roger Ebert's top films of all time. Featuring iconic performances from Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains, the film deftly portrays the confusion and chaos of World War II even in a seemingly far-flung Moroccan city. Thorin, Richard, and Monte discuss the themes of self-sacrifice, lost love, and duty to a higher cause that permeate the movie as well as explaining important historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What is an anti-hero and why do they fascinate us? How do they keep us invested in their plight scene after scene, even as they do immoral, criminal, or deplorable things?In this episode, we'll talk about different anti-heroes from film and fiction, and I'll share 4 ways to write an anti-hero with complexity, magnetism, and unforgettable appeal.Episode WebsiteWant to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.

Mass Movement Meets… Mark Noah (Anti-Heroes) In which the sexier half of the middle-aged crew meets, and chats to Mark Noah, theAnti-Heros vocalist about their new album ‘Devil At My Heels', why the band has been missing in action for the last twenty five years, punk rock, the scene and everything in between.  Tune in, turn it up and punk out. This one's a doozy…

The season opener of Anti-Heroes starts off with a bang with the great Walter Schreifels ! (Uncle Wally” if you're nasty). Walter is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer.  He has played with seminal hardcore bands Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits and is a founding member of Quicksand, Rival Schools, and Walking Concert. To say the Walter is and massive influence on Zach in an understatement. The two explore Walter's approach to songwriting and his desire to constantly innovate and surprise listeners. Walter shares his thoughts on live performances, the importance of not signaling mistakes on stage, and the challenges of being in a band. Zach and Walter discuss their past collaboration in the band The Vanishing Life, they touch on the evolution of Quicksand's sound, and we get a current run down of Walters rig and pedals.   Walter Schreifels Episode support by Distrokid and Jim Dunlop

Send us a textWhat if Project Geekology's X-Men saga could conclude with the most unexpected and thrilling team-up yet? Join us as we say a heartfelt farewell to the Fox X-Men universe, spotlighting the extraordinary film, Deadpool & Wolverine. We reflect on our immersive journey through the original trilogy, side adventures, and the rebooted series, while also sharing our excitement for the latest Star Wars Outlaws game and the community's buzzing reactions to the newest World of Warcraft expansion.Ever wondered how short stories from "The Lost Adventures" and "Team Avatar Tales" fit into the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe? Dakota discusses their place in the timeline as he talks about his future Avatar: The Last Airbender timeline video. Then, we dive into the latest Deadpool and Wolverine film, where Wade Wilson's ambitions to join the Avengers and the timeline quirks provide plenty of fodder for discussion. From Wade's identity crisis to the film's memorable musical moments, we leave no stone unturned in this spoiler-packed review.In a whirlwind of multiverse chaos, we explore how Deadpool & Wolverine has expanded the portrayal of the Void(introduced in the Loki series) and introduced new narrative elements. The dramatic arcs involving Charles Xavier and Cassandra Nova, alongside surprise cameos like Wesley Snipes as Blade and Henry Cavill's Wolverine, add layers of intrigue. As we celebrate our 93rd episode, we express our gratitude to our listeners, promote our social media channels, and hint at future X-Men discussions, ensuring that our geeky passions continue to thrive.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbAEvery Time THE ACOLYTE Broke Canon (...or didn't?):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL1C_OWrp5c&tTwitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowSupport the show

The 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Code 8 Film Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-08-15T17_07_51-07_00Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Negative Traits: https://a.co/d/1F6iXfQAngela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Positive Traits: https://a.co/d/iljebe5----------In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss what makes a character compelling and how to create compelling initial stories. They use the example of a side character, Mary, from the movie Code 8 to explore ways to make her more compelling. They discuss the importance of balancing flaws and positive attributes in a character, as well as the need for a character arc and a hint of a why for their motivations. They also touch on the significance of backstory and how it can add depth to a character. Overall, they emphasize the importance of fully understanding and developing characters to create compelling stories. In this conversation, Avalon and Maverick discuss the importance of developing compelling characters in storytelling. They explore various techniques to make characters stand out, such as empathetic hooks, moral standpoints, and unique quirks. They also analyze the appeal of villainous protagonists and how even despicable characters can have admirable attributes. They use examples from movies, books, and comics to illustrate their points. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the missed opportunity to develop a side character in a specific movie.----------Highlights:0:00 'Movies Worth Watching: Backstories and Compelling Characters' Introduction1:21 Analyzing a Side Character: Mary from Code 87:40 Framework for Creating Compelling Backstories15:00 Core Motives, Needs, and a Hint of Growth23:14 Side Character Example: Astrid25:21 Using Quirks to Create Unique Characters30:42 Backstories for Antiheroes and Villainous Leads37:02 Batman's Villains and Embodying An Idea#moviesworthwatching #filmthoughts #achristmascarol #thejoker #howtotrainyourdragon #httyd #hiccup #astrid #frodobaggins #lordoftherings #characterdevelopment #backstory #background #compellingcharacters #characterarc #positiveattributes #negativeattributes #protagonist #flaws #villains #code8 #alostplot #elementsoffilm 

It's a thriller. It's a Josh Hartnett vehicle. It's…a comedy? But is it the kind of trap you want to fall into, or the kind you want to avoid? Our mileage varies, but one thing is for sure: cinema yappers and movie snitches are both likely to get bonechilling glares from a MaxFilm host. We've got culture writer and film critic Fran Hoepfner along for these Shyamal-antics, plus a hotline question about memorable moviegoing experiences.  What's GoodAlonso - Imane Khelif's gold medal, but really her cyberbullying lawsuitDrea - Seeing Ify in a short, but really her new movie, A New York Story!Fran - Albero dei Gelati yellow bell pepper gelatoIfy - Gundams survived the big quakeITIDICAt D23, An Announcement about…Nine Inch Nails?Dominic Sessa will play Anthony BourdainJoaquin Phoenix Made an 11th-Hour Exit from the next Todd Haynes FilmStaff PicksAlonso - The StepfatherDrea - Jackpot! (also Virgin Suicides)Fran - Rap WorldIfy - The FacultyAlonso Duralde presents No Time for Love at the Los Feliz 3Fran on LetterboxdLeave us a Hotline message! Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Lauren Layfield introduces  Harry and Paul Are... Devious on the series recommendation show, Your Next Podcast. Join the country's two most loveable villains as they put their secretive scheming skills to the ultimate test. Wicked, cunning and seriously entertaining, our favourite Anti-Heroes think they could've pulled off the biggest failed crimes in history. In Harry and Paul Are Devious, the duo will bring listeners real crime fails that will send heads into hands and the boys into hysterics. Discover cringe-worthy blunders, like 24-year-old thief Christopher Wallace who posted his hiding location on Snapchat, or the gang member who purchased ten luxury cars the day after executing the biggest robbery in Brazilian history! The devious double act is brimming with fool-proof ideas that these criminals missed... Follow Harry and Paul Are... Devious wherever you're reading this!

What can be learnt from villains, anti-heroes, and morally grey characters - that can be applied to standing out and building relatability in business? The character traits and that's what this episode's featured guest Taylor Tudisco and Beatrice Gutknecht are covering in this episode of The Art of Branding. Tune in to explore how you can push your brand beyond conventional boundaries and create lasting impressions. 02:10 The Importance of Branding Foundations 03:21 The Role of Operations in Brand Strategy 05:17 Personalized Web Design: Breaking the Mold 10:01 Villains and Anti-Heroes in Business 15:27 Finding Your Brand's Unique Voice 27:00 Bloopers and Fun Moments Reach out to featured guest Taylor Tudisco: Website | The Brand Digest - Substack | Branded by Bravi Podcast - Spotify | Branded by Bravi Podcast - Apple | Instagram | LinkedIn Check out some of Taylor's character breakdowns for more ideas. Follow Beatrice Gutknecht: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join The Badass Mob (newsletter)⁠⁠, where boring goes to die each Friday with actionable tips and behind the scenes. Produced by ⁠⁠Your Podcast Sidekick

What makes a great anti-hero?

Join us for how (somehow) 200th episode as we rank our favorite Anti-Heroes in preparation for the new Deadpool vs Wolverine movie! Follow us on Instagram! Join our Discord, it's free! Join our Patreon, it's not!

People are turning against their favourite shows and franchises! We talk The Boys, The Acolyte, The Alan Wake and the other stuff.The Boys fans aren't into this season - https://www.darkhorizons.com/the-boys-audience-scores-plummet/The Acolyte backlash thickens - https://www.darkhorizons.com/acolyte-backlash-gets-its-own-backlash/Alan Wake 2 has a new photo mode - https://www.alanwake.com/story/unleash-your-creativity-with-alan-wake-2s-new-photo-mode/ If you'd like to support the show head on over to our Patreon and for as little as $1 a month you can become a member and get the show a bit earlier than everybody else. And if you want more show then for $5 a month you can get The After Party where we keep talking for another 15-30 mins every week.You can also show your support for free by leaving us a lovely five star review on your preferred podcast platform. We'll appreciate it and so will the new listeners it will help to find the show!

this week we had a lots of audio issues sorry flow4u rap podcast where we blend conversation and creativity to craft unique songs inspired by our guests! This week, we're thrilled to host Dan Radin, a cellist-turned-singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Known for his collaborations with The Voice contestants and performances at SXSW, Dan's debut solo Welcome to Flows4U, the freestyalbum "Romance for Antiheroes" showcases his journey from classical roots to acoustic rock. Join us as we dive into Dan's musical evolution, the inspiration behind his heartfelt lyrics, and his passion for continuous improvement. Get ready for a fun quiz, an insightful interview, and an epic freestyle rap that captures Dan's story. Don't miss it --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flows4u/message

"That's really all we are obliged to do for those we call our enemies. We are obliged to see them as humans, and then we behave the way we will. We are obliged not to consider them as less than human because that way, all hell breaks loose. - Gregory MaguireGregory Maguire expresses himself with extreme precision. While many of us may grasp for words to communicate a specific emotion or to describe a series of events, Gregory seemingly has words and turns of phrase on command. What a delight it is to listen to Gregory talk about his journey, his writing, and his thoughts on a wide variety of topics. Close to Gregory's heart is the belief that everyone has a backstory, a context—even our enemies. And no matter how difficult the task may seem, he believes it is our duty to understand that story and find it within ourselves to empathize with them—not to excuse them but to simply see them as humans.Gregory has built his career around telling the stories of antiheroes, most notably through the reimaginings of classic fairytales in novels such as "Wicked," "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister," and "Mirror Mirror." That ability to find empathy and a curiosity to understand even the most seemingly undeserving characters emerges in his other children's and young adult books and is deeply rooted in experiences from Gregory's early life.In this episode, Gregory shares those early life experiences (which can honestly be described as “Dickensian”) and how his relationships with his father and siblings have impacted his writing and life choices. He tells us about his love of the “arresting strangeness” of literary worlds and how this sensation inspired him to become a writer. He also shares why he believes in the children's stories he writes, not always getting a “happily ever after.”***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***In his reading challenge, Arresting Strangeness (a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien), Gregory has compiled a list of his favorite books that envelop you completely and force you to look at the world around you anew. You can find his list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com/gregory-maguire***This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Lauren Mobley, a middle school librarian in Atlanta, Georgia. She tells us about a fun reading program she set up in her school inspired by a hit reality TV show.ContentsChapter 1 - Travel of the MindChapter 2 - Home, the Orphanage, and back againChapter 3 - The Children of Green KnoweChapter 4 - Harriet the RecorderChapter 5 - Origins of EmpathyChapter 6 - The Absence of a Happily Ever AfterChapter 7 - Arresting StrangenessChapter 8 - Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupGregory MaguireGregory (@gregorymaguire) • Instagram photos and videosWICKED Official Trailer (2024)by JRR Tolkien - On Fairy-StoriesThe Children of Green Knowe (Green Knowe, #1) by Lucy M. Boston | GoodreadsThe Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

This one goes out for the morally gray, the ones who answer the call of, "HELP!" with "What's in it for me?"Brittney and Joshua review two great books that feature antiheroes! What is an antihero? Unlike a hero, who is defined by their moral correctness, altruism, or positive influence on the narrative, an antihero is a complicated protagonist with a dark side, history of bad decisions, and a questionable moral compass | MasterclassBrittney's pick:Slewfoot by Brom | GoodReadsJoshua's pick:Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian | GoodReadsFind us at:Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.comInstagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videosEmail: Starships@coosbaylibrary.orgOur Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | FacebookCoos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

We've learned anything we believe or respect about Jesus from a group of antiheroes called the disciples. These followers gave their lives for a message of hope in death. Today, many claim something good about Jesus, but few claim the resurrected Christ because of what that means for the rest of their lives. If we are going to bank on anything about Jesus, why not the most important thing?

John, Jason, and Ron, talk about anti-heroes, evil campaigns, and power washing! Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

We sit down with Sacha Black, author of 13 Steps to Evil and explore the art of crafting multifaceted villains and the process of transforming them into heroes. Sacha shares her expert tips and strategies to create the perfect foil to your protagonist, as well as the choices necessary to turn a villain into a hero.    Join us as we uncover the secrets to bringing your literary adversaries to life in a way that captivates and resonates with readers.   MENTIONED: 13 Steps to Evil by Sacha Black: https://amzn.to/49tqKjS Sacha is loving Anna Huang's Twisted Love: https://amzn.to/3IebNXe Leslye's reading Kelly Armstrong's A Rip Through Time: https://amzn.to/49qFWhX  Ines is watching Wild Card on the CW.   Grab your copy of Kiss of Snow here: https://amzn.to/47w2tbe  Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Get ready for Kiss of Snow, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/47w2tbe    Find the hosts online at: L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/  Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Catch up as our guest,  bestselling romantic fantasy author Scarlett St. Clair discusses her work with Alessandra Torre, and explains how she creates dark anti-heroes who readers fall in love with. More about our manuscript analysis tool and author resources at authors.aiThis is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

Season debut of Anti-Heroes starts off with a bang with Zach's "guitartner" and longtime comrade Tim Mcllrath from Rise Against. Zach forces Tim to talk about gear and all the nerdy stuff that usually elicits an (understood) eyeroll. Even though they have spent most of their days together for 17 years, they don't ever really talk about their approach together, as players, how they divide up parts and what their individual roles are in Rise Against. In discussing how the Rise Against sausage is made, the two learn some new things about themselves and their process. We hear what brought Tim to the guitar and how 90's guitar music shaped his signature approach. This is a true heartfelt conversation with someone Zach respects and admires deeply. Enjoy! RISE AGAINST Episode support by Distrokid and Jim Dunlop Episode sponsored by Thunder Road guitars

On the latest PlayStation Access podcast, the team are chatting about their favourite anti-heroes in games.We also hear all about Rosie's new RPG obsession, Rob shares his violent tricks in The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and there's plenty of The Lord of the Rings chat.Who is your most loved videogame anti-hero? Use #podsquad and let us know on X! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The listener questions continue! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Anit-Heroes, Love Triangles, Kernel Scenes, and Point of View Changes! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor Pre-Order Relics of Ruin! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X  Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049  Enroll in B. Dave's 14 Day Writer: https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Austin and Taylor are joined in the second half of the show by The Ringer's Rany Jazayerli to talk all things related to the Chiefs nail-biting 27-24 playoff victory in Buffalo and the impending showdown with Lamar Jackson's Ravens in Baltimore for the AFC title.

Hyphenate Halftime Zach Blair Show notes On today's Hyphenate Randy sits down with Zach Blair, guitarist for Rise Against and podcaster for Ruinous Media. His show Anti-Heroes is incredible. Go check it out. Zach is an awesome guitarist and has a great podcast.  Zach Blair Links: https://www.instagram.com/zachblair/ https://www.ruinousmedia.com/antiheroes https://www.guitarworld.com/news/zach-blair-anti-heroes-guitar-podcast Randy's Gear links: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ETSPVSGH--epiphone-sheraton-ii-pro-vintage-sunburst https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DD8--boss-dd-8-digital-delay-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DVP4--dunlop-dvp4-volume-x-mini-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PhilosMicro--pigtronix-philosophers-tone-micro-compressor-sustain-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SugarDrive--mxr-m294-sugar-drive-overdrive-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WhiteyTighty--jhs-whitey-tighty-mini-fet-compressor-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AcapulcoV2--earthquaker-devices-acapulco-gold-v2-distortion-pedal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 286: The Snobs respond to listener comments and go on a lengthy tangent discussing heroes, villains and Jerry's stance against the term “antiheroes”. They also discuss the listeners 3 and 3's, 3 games they would recommend to everyone and 3 games they wish they'd never played. Enjoy! Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group To Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send voice memos to boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Special thanks to Ben Maddox for the intro and outro. Check him out for further podcasting goodness at https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/ 

Star Wars. Lord Of The Rings. Call Of Duty.  Homer's Odyssey. Spiderman. All are examples of the Hero's Journey. Popularized by the famed mythologist Joseph Campbell, this story arc is etched into our minds and hearts as what we are to do if we are to succeed as men. Yet, what happens if our lives are merely ordinary? What if we never get the chance to be a hero? Do we matter any less? Find out more in this week's episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast. Topics covered: What are archetypes and why should you care?What is the Hero's Journey? What is the Anti-hero's Journey?How can the Hero's Journey be damaging to boys?The archetypes we normally hear about in men's work are the king, the magician, the warrior and lover. What are some of the other archetypes that have something important to teach us?Why is it so important to create space between clients' selves and their culture?How has the trope of the bromance damaged men?About Dr. John's Esteemed Guest:Dr. Jason Frishman is a psychologist who has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations and businesses. He holds degrees in adventure therapy and narrative psychology. Jason is excited to bring over two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers' markets, woodlots and boardrooms to wild new environments. Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should be an active, engaged author of our own adventure stories.Resources:Email Jason at jason@JourneyMenFoundation.com Visit his site at JourneyMenFoundation.orgIf you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Tune in to find out more in this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast with Dr. John Schinnerer.  Please be sure to like, rate, review and share! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word! 

How can we build better brands? Dr. Emmanuel Probst has a few ideas. As the Global Lead of Brand Thought-Leadership at Ipsos, Emmanuel has spent his career learning what it takes to create successful brands – and it may not be as unique of a concept as you think. In this episode of Brand Story, we discuss how to repurpose ideas for today's consumer and unpack what it takes to assemble a brand featuring insights from Emmanuel's new book, Assemblage: The Art and Science of Brand Transformation.This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.Links and Information From the Episode Here: https://www.gravitygroup.com/podcast/assembling-a-brand/Continue the conversation on social:For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing), where we'll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use.We're also on: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroupFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketingChapters:(00:00) Introduction - Emmanuel Probst, Reconciling Academia and Practitioners in Brand Building(03:01) Brand Assemblage - Cognac, Wine, and Building Brands(04:28) Building Brands the Way Birds Build Nests(07:43) 3 Dimensions of the Assemblage Method - Personal, Social, Cultural(11:35) Brands Change Over Time - James Bond vs. Blockbuster(17:40) Heroes, Anti-Heroes, Villains: Finding a Relatable Archetype(22:55) Imperfection Lets the Light In: Taylor Swift's Brand(25:24) Pharrell Williams Can't Read Music - His Talent is in Assemblage to Achieve a Vision(29:52) Success of Smaller Brands is More Compelling(34:44) Madison Avenue is Gone - Building Brands to Serve the Greater Good

Hello everyone! We are back and this week we are talking the greatest anti heroes and villains! Listen along as your hosts what makes a good anti hero, the rise of villain redemption, the psyche of these complex characters and more! Thank you guys for listening and as always we will be back in a flash.

First up, our Movie Battle Royale returns! If you have never listened before, we take eight finalists from any genre – this time it is the horror sequel – and whittle them down until we come to one absolute winner, crowning that film as the greatest to ever exist in its respective genre! There are some fantastic films to choose from here as well, such as: Aliens, Hellraiser 2, Blade 2, Evil Dead 2, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Doctor Sleep, Dawn of the Dead, Army of Darkness, A Quiet Place 2, Scream 4, Friday the 13th: New Blood, and so many more. So many gems, but only ONE winner of The Hollywood Outsider Horror Sequel Movie Battle Royale! Then we reflect on a bit of lost history: commercials. Remember those? These little nuggets of cinema used to tell us what to buy and consume, and since streaming has taken over, we barely pay them any attention at all. What were your favorite commercials? We conclude with discussing the perfect antihero, what makes one our favorite, and whether we have too many or too little of these characters in entertainment. Antiheroes seem to be the fan-favorites, so what is it about them that we love or connect to so much? Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 54:40) Horror Sequel Movie Battle Royale (54:41 – 1:14:28) Favorite Commercials (1:14:29 – 1:52:30) The Perfect Antihero Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Fromm Terrificon '23 . A fantastic discussion about the role of anti heroes in comics film and TV. With Jimmy Palmiotti Paul Levitz Paul Kupperberg and Carl Potts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

BONUS: Kateri Gormley, Gomer's oldest, joins us on the show to make fun of her dad for 10 minutes. Top Gun: Maverick which Tom Cruise used to save movie theaters, is a welcomed change of pace, but also is out of place. YouTuber Thomas Flight breaks down Modern movies (High Noon), Postmodern movies (No Country for Old Men, Pulp Fiction) and Metamodern movies (Everything, Everywhere, All at Once) to talk about this. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xEi8qg266g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xEi8qg266g) Title: Why do Movies Feel So Different Now? Tradition defined as the meta-narrative creating worldviews of religion and civilizations of yesteryear. Tradition, with its categories, roles, and super-stories, pull everyone and everything into an ordered and meaningful cosmos. Modernism denies tradition's ability to deal with reality as it is, drawing on science and reason for real progress. This was begun philosophically with Descartes and Bacon and others, but really becomes the cultural vibe starting in the late 1800s and continuing until World War 2, when the notion of progress blew up 2 cities in Japan. Postmodernism realizes modernism buys into meta-narrative just as much as tradition, but in a different way, by supplying a non-religious meta-narrative. Post-modernism attacks moderism by attacking narrative itself, using deconstruction, irony, self-awareness, etc. We go about unmasking stories to find the will to power beneath. All meta-narratives are powerplays, attempts to manipulate and control the masses. The only way to be free, then, is to be undefined, un-storied. Metamodernism is the art of the exhausted, world-weary response to post-modernist subversions, ironies, deconstructionism, that also knows that you can't simply go back to modernism without feeling corny. So it embraces the deconstruction with an affirming sentiment in the heart-felt chaos. "Cherish these moments" even though these moments are meaningless. It is an oscillation between the delight in narrative and the seriousness of deconstruction and self-reflection. Back and forth, generating moments of delight or fun, knowing all the while it is fake, false, and meaningless. (See "Babylon" or "The Fablemen" or "Nope" that tries to mock that which unabashedly is). This video by Thomas Flight does a great job in tying together previous conversations we have had about David Foster Wallace's talk on the usefulness of irony (1950s and 1960s America) and when it becomes a deeply disturbing problem as it becomes the norm (1980s onward). We now get what post-modern movies are trying to do because they've been doing it for decades now, only with bigger budgets and with superheroes: "Ok, I get it, you've subverted my expectations yet again. Wow. But only you didn't, because I knew you would do exactly that. I saw it coming". Gomer's example is Amazon's newest season of the Jack Ryan series. When the selfless friend and philanthropist, the head of W.H.O., turned out to actually be an off-the-charts drug-dealing, torturing psychopath, my wife and I were like, “Yeah. Sure. Whatever.” It fell flat because it was more of the same plot-twisting nothing. Another aspect of the rise of post-modernism and meta-modernism: You know you're getting rich as an artist while real suffering is happening all around you and in the world, even in the lives of the people who love and watch your movies or enjoy your art. So, you draw attention to the process self-reflectively. You point out that, yeah, this is silly, but it's fun. Maybe we can have fun together doing this. This is why there is a compulsion to stand up on stage at whatever awards ceremony and become an activist. You don't just thank your cast and crew, but must draw attention to the evils in the world around you and condemn them.

20th century movies and TV shows were dominated by the traditional “hero.” With high morals and an ethical code of honour. The 21st century has a different take. Today, we cheer the antihero. Like the Sopranos, Dexter and Breaking Bad. Antiheroes are liberated from that line in the sand that holds the rest of us back. They do things we are afraid to do. And do it unapologetically. And if advertising is the great mirror to pop culture, it just may explain the emergence of antihero brands – who dare you to like them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.