Podcasts about good villain

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to talk about what makes a good character for villain and a design to boot! Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/tag/newsletter/#footerInterested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson.com/Tier List Placings:Good Design / Good Character: Gollum, Captain Hook, Starscream (Dan), Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Dracula, The Joker Good Design / Flat Character: Sauron, Xenomorph, Big Brother, Voldemort, Boba Feet, Pac-Man Ghost, Cobra Commander, Bowser Poor Design / Good Character: Professor Moriarty, Flintheart Glomgold, Khan, Starscream (Brandon), Nicol Bolas, Thanos Poor Design / Flat Character: M.O.D.A.K, Megatron, Shredder, Skeletor Tier: Skeletor 

During the 2023 New Yorker Festival, three legendary staff writers got together to discuss the craft of investigative journalism: digging for information like detectives, and then presenting it in a way to rival the best thrillers. For each of these writers, the “bad guy” —whose actions usually set the story in motion – needs to be presented in three dimensions; trusting the reader to grapple with that person's perspective is key to an engrossing story. “I look at these big, boring issues often, like economic inequality or corruption in politics,” Jane Mayer says. “You take a subject like campaign finance – the Citizens United decision and how it's corrupted politics. If you can find somebody like [Charles or David] Koch and explain there actually was a billionaire behind so much of this, and he has a story, and he has a family, and there are always screwed-up fathers and sons involved in these families. . . . It means that you're able to explain the ethical choices people make.” Mayer is best known for her book “Dark Money,” about the Koch brothers; David Grann wrote “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “The Wager,” both best-sellers; and Patrick Radden Keefe covered the Sackler family's opioid dynasty in “Empire of Pain,” and a murder during the Troubles in Northern Ireland in “Say Nothing.”  They were joined by their editor, The New Yorker's Daniel Zalewski.  

The Boys try to discuss Villains in Anime but get Unraveled talking about Trigun Deluxe Editions and How Anime Fans are important to Companies.Subscribe and Leave a Review on any platform you listen to us on it really helps up out.Contact us:Email: AnimeUnraveled@gmail.comInstagram: AnimeunraveledPodYoutube: AnimeUnraveledPodTikTok: AnimeUnraveledPod 

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Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Anna Stephens and authors Michael R. Fletcher, K.S. Villoso, Stephen Aryan, Mike Shackle and Patricia A. Jackson for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "What Makes a Good Villain?". SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Anna Stephens is Anna Stephens is the author of the Godblind trilogy, The Stone Knife, The Serpent and the Dead (a Marvel Comics tie-in novel) and more. Find Anna on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Michael R. Fletcher is the author of The Obsidian Path series, the Manifest Delusions series, the City of Sacrifice series and more. Find Michael on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. K.S. Villoso is the author of the Chronicles of the Bitch Queen, Blackwood Marauders, Legacy of the Lost Mage series and more. Find Kay on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Stephen Aryan is the author of the Quest for Heroes duology, the Age of Darkness and Age of Dread trilogies, as well as the forthcoming The Judas Blossom. Find Stephen on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Mike Shackle is the author of the Last War trilogy, including We Are the Dead, A Fool's Hope and Until the Last. Find Mike on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Patricia A. Jackson is the author of Forging A Nightmare, her debut novel. Find Patricia on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

“Who goes there?” Ulv yells into the darkness. He'd found his way into this larger cave and had ultimately gotten lost. This cave was enormous. It honestly reminded of him when he and his old friends had delved into the Underdark looking for a lost library. To think that he had risked his life so Rowan could find a silly children's book. He chuckled to himself. He'd do it again though. He loved his friends and would die for them.“Even me?” asked a familiar voice.Ulv Spun around, thrusting his torch into the enveloping darkness. “Racooni? Is that you?” The cave responded with silence and stillness. Truly this cave was enormous. How had he not found a wall yet?“What are memories, but illusions.” The drifting voice of Judir echoed around from no direction in particular.“Judir, my friend, I'm so sorry.” Ulv bellowed as he turned around. He'd briefly seen the visage of Judir right before it faded into the darkness of the cave.“And apologies are just smoke from a dying fire.” This time the voice was that of Ulv's adopted father. Ulv turned and saw the broken body of a dying man just before it faded into the black of shadow.“You left us.” This time it was Rue's voice and Ulv saw her, taller and thinner than usual with deep shadows ringing her eyes and a darkness behind. Then that too faded into darkness.Ulv, kept spinning and spinning from voice to shadow to voice to shadow, until he stopped.There standing in front of Ulv was a woman.“Ulv, who are you?” It was Ulv's birth mother.What would you like to do?Introduction Hello there. It's me, Justin and today we'll be discussing one of the most important elements of any D&D campaign - the villain. Why is it so important to have a good villain?A great villain can be the driving force behind your campaign. It can provide motivation for your players to continue the quest, and give them a tangible enemy to fight. A poorly-written villain, on the other hand, can make the campaign feel lackluster. You know that feeling you get when Thanos kills Loki, or when Saruman sends the horde of Urukhai to destroy Rohan, or when the Joker blows up a hospital? That is all only possible because of a well-written villain. So, let's dive in and discuss how to create a villain that your players will love to hate!Part 1: What Makes a Good Villain?Let's first explore what makes a good villain. A great villain is one that is complex, has clear motivations, and is relatable in some way. Players should be able to understand the villain's perspective, even if they don't completely agree with it.Another key aspect of a good villain is that they pose a real threat to the players, either directly or indirectly. They should be challenging to defeat, and their actions should have consequences that impact the world around them. A villain that is too easy to defeat or doesn't pose a significant threat can leave players feeling unsatisfied.So, when creating your villain, keep these factors in mind. Ask yourself questions like:What motivates this character to act this way?How can I make this villain a real threat to my players?Would a normal person at least consider their arguments in a reasonable conversation?Part 2: Different Types of VillainsAs you create your villain, consider the different types of villains that you can use to add variety and depth to your campaign. One type of villain is the classic "big bad" - this is the ultimate enemy that the players will face at the end of the campaign. They're often powerful, dangerous, and have a grand plan that the players must stop.Another type of villain is the mastermind. This villain operates by pulling strings...

The Query Crew discusses the fan theory that says Gru from Despicable Me is a really good villain. Want a FTQ shirt, mug, phone case, or many other products? Shop our merch store! 15% off with promo code "BADMATH" - https://shop.fantheoryqueries.com/ For exclusive bonus content, FTQ Discord theory discussion channel, and the ability to view live recording sessions, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fantheoryqs Advertisers: please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on Fan Theory Queries. Fan Theory Queries is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to their other fine shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“Villains are probably the coolest characters of any book, tv series, or movie.  I was more a fan of Darth Vader than Luke Skywalker when I was growing up.  Khan was much cooler than Kirk and I could totally relate to Killmonger in The Black Panther.  If you're running games, and want your players to have a great time then you need to up your villain game.”   Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/DMD Use code DMD at checkout for a free 2-week trial of DSCRYB Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you're interested in a certain topic let us know, and we'll do an episode on it! We love doing this show, your support helps us keep creating and producing great content for you! Join our Patreon today. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com  

The Boys Discuss Some of their Favorite Villains in Anime.Subscribe and Leave a Review on any platform you listen to us on it really helps up out.Contact us:Email: AnimeUnraveled@gmail.comInstagram: AnimeunraveledPodTwitter: AnimeUnraveled

Plankton, Thanos, Satan. What makes these villains so terrifying and memorable? In this episode, we discuss this question in depth as well as questions of 'character' in architecture and fashion. Buy the zines, sign up for field notes, or contact the hosts: www.solacene.org

Caine asks: Why is The Joker so popular with fans? Or is he? Resources Mentioned: Batman: The Animated SeriesBatman, tv series (1966)The Dark KnightBatman Begins The post Question 1003: What Makes a Good Villain? appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Villains have starred in our stories for eons. Is that why we want someone to blame for Covid-19?

Today Matt and I discuss What makes a good villain? Who are the best villains of all time? How strong is Big mom? Will sanji forsake his humanity? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basically-one-piece-pod/support

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One More Thing: Kirk: Golf Club WastelandMaddy: Get In The Car, Loser!Jason: EastwardJason's Five Rules for a Good Video Game Villain:1. They have a good motivation2. They're way stronger than the protagonist3. They have a personal connectin to the protagonist4. They have a striking look5. They or their actions are present throughout the gameLinks:Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

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In this episode, Al's Aces go to a school of magic in search of some missing tomes and find the library overrun with imps and zombies! Then in Eberron, the bards try to settle on a new name for their band as they encounter the cultists of the House of Pain! Magill also sings the praises of bite-sized D&D, Tom reminisces about the Ottawa Museum of Nature's insect exhibit, and in the tavern we recount the Tale of Sir Bearington. Additional materials can be found at compareandcampaign.wordpress.com Find us on Facebook! All music composed by Vince Nitro.

Joined by friend Todd, the guys discuss they’re opinions on what makes a good villain, as well as Falcon & Winter Soldier episodes 1 and 2. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Villains make things more interesting and have a tendency to change the role of the hero.

Today we sit down and put our evil minds together to detail what we think makes a great villain for any adventure. We reference film and media of course, but also bounce around the traits and capabilities we like to see a villain possess to create the best end game possible.

We begin this episode by breaking down the Hilaria Baldwin drama of 2020 but don't worry, we get into this action packed episode next. We break down the challenges, the strategy, and the dramatic tribal council. We finish the episode by sharing our thoughts on the Bachelorette finale and find a way to connect it back to Survivor. Rami Malek also gets a mention, but I really can't explain it, you just have to listen. Talk to you soon in 2021! f you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

I go over what makes a good villain and some advice for making and/or seeing what a good villain is. This applies to human villains only and can’t apply to environmental villains. This is the second to last episode of CONTENT (I will do a wrap up at the end the first week of November). Follow me on IG for updates @post_credits_podcast for updates on the Christmas special and the possible few episodes I’ll do in the spring. Tell all your friends about it and feedback is always appreciated! Rooooooooooolllllll credits! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I assume that you are not from a third world country and you are interested in the common hero and villain storyline. If you do then you will enjoy this episode. #villlain#marvel#DC#cartoon

Today's episode seeks to answer the question, what makes a good villain? Is it the impact they had on the story? Their reason or lack of? Who knows, but we sure as hell are going to give our opinion and as usual talk that smack talk along the way. This episode also features some new spicy agendas for some of your anime favourites.This episode's cast: @tudzdotexe @theprimetales @estrella8_ @abi_mulan @chrinkster

In the world of superhero storytelling, the villain is crucially important. While providing the hero with something to fight against they also offer a countering point-of-view to contrast against the good-natured purity of the hero. Over the years though, audiences have gotten a glimpse into the mindset of the bad guy as villains' motivations and philosophies have been explored. In some cases the audience can discover that the bad guy might not actually be all that bad. This can sometimes be the first signal for the villain to make the jump from bad guy to good guy. For today’s episode, the panel looks at when bad guys go good. 

Ubisoft has their first of two E3 content presentations, Ubisoft Forward. Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Farcry 6, Watch Dogs Legion and more were on display. Dan and Dave discuss their thoughts. Also in the news, Xbox Reportedly interested in Acquiring WB Interactive, Sony Considers bid for SNK and PS5 and Series X get box art reveals all on episode 226 of Rated G for Gamers.

Lots of comic book villains have hit the big screen, some making bigger waves than others. Clayburn and Nikhil talk about their favorite supervillains, what makes them work and what doesn't.https://www.twitter.com/wutrpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/wutrpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wutr/donations

Join Tom LC Shipp, Jack Gleeson, SK, and special guest, Matt, as they discuss antagonists, villains, and why some aren't very effective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soyle/support

If you look at all of the villains in the course of human history, they’ve all believed, delusionally, in the virtue of their actions. Every villain is a hero in his own mind. - Tom Hiddleston The post S6 Bonus Episode – What Makes a Good Villain appeared first on Writing Roots.

There are few things I love more in fiction than complex villains. Sometimes, I find them likable; other times, I love to hate them! I explain why I think a villain is often the most important character in the story, and some qualities I believe a "good" villain needs. Do you like villains as much as I do? Tell me who your favorite literary villains are, and what qualities you think a "good" villain should have: Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: @marisadee13 Also, if you rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, I will be incredibly grateful!

This week's episode was fueled by Dan's nostalgia for backflips and 90's stereotypes. Denell and Harrison definitely didn't share his enthusiasm for said backflips.

In which we discuss What Makes a Good Villain! Want to watch us live next time? Follow us on twitch at https://go.twitch.tv/krolmeistersisters Our tumblr: http://krolmeistersisters.tumblr.com Our twitter: https://twitter.com/KMeisterSisters Drinking game referenced: http://krolmeistersisters.tumblr.com/... The Nancy Drew computer games are property of HeR Interactive

In this week's episode of the Nick, Jon and Jamie Show the boys talk news, shows that made the cut and the villains they love.

In this episode, we discuss creating and using villains – how do you involve a villain in the story, how can a villain drive the story, and what sorts of villains can you write? 00:53 Intro 01:17 Story Types: Stories with Villains Villain-Driven Stories Stories without Villains 25:30 Designing a Good Villain 32:48 Getting Player […] The post Episode 45! The Many Faces of Evil appeared first on Storium Arc.

It’s time for another episode of All-Comic Presents: Manga Mavericks Presents: Manga Fights sponsored by Geoff Martin Art Sales (not really)! Operating in the same fashion as Screen Junkies’ Movie Fights, Manga Fights features passionate manga fans debating it out over manga-related several topics both intriguing and insane. With the Manga Mavericks as your hosts, intelligent conversations, heated arguments, and unintentional comedy is always sure to abound! Manga Fights returns for a three-month hiatus with a fight of heroic proportions! Continuing where we left off with our My Hero Academia debate, Doctor rejoins us to debate Jeff Ruberg, mobile developer for Viz Media, in a series of MHA-related topics! For the very first time ever, every topic picked for this episode was a listener suggestion! Not knowing just what to expect, Jeff and Doctor argue over what makes a good hero and villain, what defines a "comic-book style," and most importantly, who the best girl and best boy in the series are! The debates get so heated that the judges start arguing themselves! With some smart answers, snappy humor, and surprise special guests, this is a fight that's not to be missed! PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:30 - Introductions!! Debate Round: 5:20 - Round 1: What Makes a Good Hero? 19:05 - Round 2: What Makes a Good Villain? 35:30 - Round 3: Which Character is Criminally Underused? 49:10 - Round 4: Which MHA Hero Should Get Their Own Comic-Book Style Solo Series? 1:03:00 - Round 5: Who is the Traitor? Speed Round: 1:18:15 - Round 6: Who is Best Girl? 1:21:25 - Round 7: Who is Best Boy? 1:24:20 - Round 8: Which Characters Should Get Their Turn in the Limelight? 1:27:40 - Round 9: Is Deku a Relatable Character? 1:38:30 - Round 10: In Which Arc Do You Appreciate Deku's Character the Most? 1:46:40 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and now on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha, and special guests Doctor and Jeff Ruberg at @ssaapodcast and @jeffinitelyjeff! Due to the number of MHA-related questions we received, we will be recording a separate MHA Q&A special to be released on Friday, May 19th! We’ll be recording on Sunday, My 7th, so make sure to send any MHA-related questions and debate topics suggestions for us to discuss on the show before then! The next Manga Fight will differ from the usual format, instead tackling a genre instead of a specific series. Said genre will be MONSTER GIRL manga!! If you guys want to send questions and topic suggestions for that episode, you may do so on twitter, the Manga Mavericks forum on Animation Revelation, or e-mail us at mangamaverics@gmail.com. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content! If there are any topics, series or mangaka you would like to see us talk about on the show, drop us a line in the comments below, or e-mail us! Thanks for listening!

It’s time for another episode of All-Comic Presents: Manga Mavericks Presents: Manga Fights sponsored by Geoff Martin Art Sales (not really)! Operating in the same fashion as Screen Junkies’ Movie Fights, Manga Fights features passionate manga fans debating it out over manga-related several topics both intriguing and insane. With the Manga Mavericks as your hosts, intelligent conversations, heated arguments, and unintentional comedy is always sure to abound! Manga Fights returns for a three-month hiatus with a fight of heroic proportions! Continuing where we left off with our My Hero Academia debate, Doctor rejoins us to debate Jeff Ruberg, mobile developer for Viz Media, in a series of MHA-related topics! For the very first time ever, every topic picked for this episode was a listener suggestion! Not knowing just what to expect, Jeff and Doctor argue over what makes a good hero and villain, what defines a "comic-book style," and most importantly, who the best girl and best boy in the series are! The debates get so heated that the judges start arguing themselves! With some smart answers, snappy humor, and surprise special guests, this is a fight that's not to be missed! PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:30 - Introductions!! Debate Round: 5:20 - Round 1: What Makes a Good Hero? 19:05 - Round 2: What Makes a Good Villain? 35:30 - Round 3: Which Character is Criminally Underused? 49:10 - Round 4: Which MHA Hero Should Get Their Own Comic-Book Style Solo Series? 1:03:00 - Round 5: Who is the Traitor? Speed Round: 1:18:15 - Round 6: Who is Best Girl? 1:21:25 - Round 7: Who is Best Boy? 1:24:20 - Round 8: Which Characters Should Get Their Turn in the Limelight? 1:27:40 - Round 9: Is Deku a Relatable Character? 1:38:30 - Round 10: In Which Arc Do You Appreciate Deku's Character the Most? 1:46:40 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and now on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha, and special guests Doctor and Jeff Ruberg at @ssaapodcast and @jeffinitelyjeff! Due to the number of MHA-related questions we received, we will be recording a separate MHA Q&A special to be released on Friday, May 19th! We’ll be recording on Sunday, My 7th, so make sure to send any MHA-related questions and debate topics suggestions for us to discuss on the show before then! The next Manga Fight will differ from the usual format, instead tackling a genre instead of a specific series. Said genre will be MONSTER GIRL manga!! If you guys want to send questions and topic suggestions for that episode, you may do so on twitter, the Manga Mavericks forum on Animation Revelation, or e-mail us at mangamaverics@gmail.com. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content! If there are any topics, series or mangaka you would like to see us talk about on the show, drop us a line in the comments below, or e-mail us! Thanks for listening!

This is part 2 of the interviews we did on 2/15 at the Good Villain pop up shot aka Villaintines Day: Eze Jackson (1:16) Breezay (20:45) The Villains (34:25)

On 2/15/17 the fellas embarked on their 1st road game. The good folks at Good Villain clothing had a pop-up shop and invited us to podcast live at the show. This is part one of the show. Brick :36 Tammy Fenton 8:50 Icon tha God 16:50 Ashley Alexander 43:46

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott discuss what it takes to create an effective villain in your fiction.

The good folks over at Good Villain (the du-rag based god and Shamington Beatsworth) stopped thru and kicked the Willy Bobo about their individual come-ups as well as their come up as a brand...be sure to chek them out and check out their fine haberdash at goodvillainclothing.com and get right.

Live from The Good Villain red carpet premiere at The Palace Theater in Syracuse NY! Old friends return, new friends are made and a great time was had by all! Good Villain Cast Interviews include: John Ginty, Ken Chapman, Lauren Kozma and Mateo Tarrats.A big Thank you to Jason, the mastermind behind Syracuse Nerd for  stopping by to hang with us as well!

You have cheered against them, but do you know what motivates them? Have you been looking at the hero and dismissing the villain? Now is the time to learn what makes a good villain.

Our First guest: John Ginty joins us to discuss his film Good Villain, comic book movies and what Snozzberries REALLY taste like.

About the Author and Playwright: Beresford McLean was born in western St. Mary, Jamaica. He attended and taught high school in Kingston. In 1970 McLean emigrated to the United States where he studied physics and subsequently worked in engineering. His current focus is writing. Broken Gourds, his first inspirational folklore, was published to great acclaim in 2003. His second novel, Providence Pond, came three years later. McLean's third novel, Fish Hook River will be published in the spring of 2015. Beresford McLean's foray into playwriting is his short play, First Snow. His first full length play The Good Villain will be released in fall 2014. His other unpublished works include Ode to Mali,Walking with Anancy - Book 1 (Jamaica), and Walking with Anancy Book - 2 (New York).

What makes a good villain? We take a look at some of our favorite bad guys and decide if it's brute strength, diabolical mastermind, psychological terror, or being just plain crazy. Chris, Tom and Sal welcome Mark Beatty and Dave Wachter to the panel for a quick discussion on what makes a villain truly villainous. Support the show