Regular Joes Podcast

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod discuss a number of things that are taking lace this year in celebration of Star Trek’s 50th anniversary, including an exhibit and convention in NY, and the release of the long anticipated movie Star Trek Beyond as well some speculation about the new TV series that will debut next year. It’s a ton of Trek Talk, plus, Show and Tell, Random Topics and more.

Superhero films are a mixed bag. Perhaps nothing illustrates this better than the contrast between Fantastic Four (2015) and Deadpool (2016), the two most recent Marvel Comic based films developed outside of Marvel Studios. Why did one film become a runaway success while the other a very expensive failure? Is it good decision making by the respective producers, writers and directors? Or is just possible that some properties just can’t make the transition to live action successfully? Opinions vary. Note: this episode contains SPOILERS . . . for two films released months ago. Also: Random Topics and What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening.

Whether you're aligned with team Cap or find yourself in step with team Tony, there is no debate that Captain America, Civil War has started off the 2016 summer blockbuster season with a bang . . . and also lot of crashing, blasting, and expensive things getting destroyed. In the wake of another recent, less well received, superhero match up how is it that Marvel so decisively delivers? In other news, Ant-Man grows on us, Spider Man steals the show and Aunt May is oddly hot. Warning: this episode contains SPOILERS, additional Super Hero Mom references, and more universal adoration than any episode since . . . well, maybe the previous Cap film. Thanks for Listening!

Despite Tod's having clearly taken way too much NyQuil The Regular Joe's ignored the warnings about operating complicated machinery and recorded this weeks episode anyway. With Random Topics, What's in the Box, a Hot Toys Minute, including Barry's review of the HT Star Wars Leia figure, and lastly, the twice postponed debut of our WATCH THIS segment where one of the guys inflicts something he likes on the other two, it's a Regular Joes Segmentapalooza! Note: any disparaging remarks about the appearance of any persons living or dead are purely for entertainment purposes and do not reflect the opinions of ALL the Regular Joes.

The Regular Joes celebrate the first ever “Alien’ Day” by getting together in NYC to watch Aliens with 1500 of their closest friends . . . and 1987 Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver. Hear what our pal Sigourney had to say working with Ridley Scott vs. James Cameron, her mixed feelings about high capacity, grenade launching, flame throwing weapons, and what she is looking forward to regarding the future of Ripley and the Alien/Aliens franchise. Also, dumb audience questions, and a sampling of Random Topics. HAPPY ALIEN DAY everyone! May the Xenomorph be with you . . . Ok, clearly that needs work. Thanks for listening!

Did you hear what JJ Abrams told Chris Rock at the Tribeca film Festival? No? Well fortunately Dave and Barry did. Learn what J.J. shared about Star Wars, Lost and why he loves Tom Cruise nearly as much as Dave. Also, news from CinemaCon, including James Cameron's plans for four, yes, four, Avatar sequels, and why your living room may soon replace the multiplex. All this and more on this week's episode. Thanks for listening!

Just four moths after The Force Awakens shattered all box office records the trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has arrived refueling the excitement and expectation of Star Wars fans everywhere. More controversially, a New trailer for August release, Suicide Squad brings both more Harley Quinn and a surprisingly large dose of DC's biggest asset. The Regular Joes review these, plus the extras on the just released Force Awakens DVD. Add Random Topics, What's in the Box, a Hot Toys Minute, mix thoroughly and warm over low heat. Thanks for listening!

Season six of The Walking Dead has concluded with what is likely the most excruciating cliffhanger ever. After months of teasing, Negan has made his entrance with a bang . . . or is it a WHACK! Does Jeffery Dean Morgan's portrayal life up to the character Walking Dead readers know and fear? Other than, inevitably, waiting six months, where do we go from here? You are invited to sit in on the Regular Joe's post finale group therapy session. And be sure to weigh in via the viewer poll at RegularJoes .com. Also, random Topics, Shirt Up and some Long Box perspective on where DC comics is, and should be, going. WARNING this episode contains spoilers from the most recent Walking Dead episode, and a four-year-old comic book

In the long-awaited superhero matchup of the year, or at least the month of March, Batman v. Superman hit theaters this past week. Critics and fans reactions are widely varied, in this episode the Regular Joe's weigh in. Does Bat–Affleck meet or exceed expectations? Does "Dawn of Justice" provide a stable foundation for Warner Bros. to build their own comic movie empire? And, can a bad interpretation of Lex Luther be overshadowed by an awesome Wonder Woman? Add to this a quick review of the (less polarizing) Supergirl / Flash crossover, the usual Random Topics, a Hot Toys minute, a Batmobile centric round of What's in the Box and you have episode #136. WARNING this episode contains an excess of SPOILERS and table pounding.

With Daredevil pummeling the bad guys in his second season debut on Netflix, Marvel's Agents of Shield back after their winter hiatus, and Agent Peggy Carter wrapping up her sophomore season, Dave, Barry and Tod take time out to assess the state of the Marvel Universe on the small screen. How do the TV versions of the Punisher and Elektra match up with the feature film predecessors? What will it take for Agents of Shield to step out of the shadow of the blockbusters that spawned it? And is the not quite 1947 world of Agent Peggy Carter interesting enough to sustain a third season. All this, plus Show and Tell, the usual round of Random Topics, and, not surprisingly, a Hot Toys Minute that runs considerably longer than 60 seconds. Thanks for listening!

THE FOLLOWING PODCAST HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR ALL APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES. As we ease into spring Blockbuster season The Regular Joe's turn their attention to trailers and teasers of the films that loom ahead on the horizon.  Tod continues maintain his newfound optimism about Batman v. Superman, Dave predicts Captain America Civil War will be the best comic based film of the year, and Barry admits to having watched the Ghostbusters trailers. This is followed by a discussion of the confirmation of, and general lack of information regarding, Indiana Jones 5. All this plus, What's in the Box and Regular Joe's Picks.

This week, Dave, Barry and Tod jump right into Random Topics, followed by Whats in the Box and then they try something new, a segment called "I’m looking Forward To" when they discuss some of the movies, books and more that they are most anticipating in the coming months. All this and a whole lot more on this episode of the Regular Joes Podcast!

This week, Dave, Barry and Tod start off with a discussion of the return of the X-Files and wether it lived up to the best episodes of previous seasons. Then it’s the moment you have all been waiting for, the 2nd Annual Joe-Cademy Awards results! We have painstakingly tallied your votes and are ready to reveal who will take home the glory, and the “Joey”. We also announce the winner of our Joe-Cademy awards contest, and one lucky listener will take home a fabulous prize package. The truth is out there!

It's Toy Fair! that magical time of the year when the Toy Industry descends upon NYC to offer up new objects of desire for children and adult collectors alike. Dave, Barry and Tod review some this year's notables, including items from QMX, Hot Toys and Hasbro, and they reminisce a bit about time spent walking the carpet at the Javits center in years past. Add to this a few Random Topics, and a round of Show and Tell, and we have episode 131. Thanks for Listening!

On this episode, Dave, Barry start off with some Random Topics and Tod plugs yet another show "The Expanse" he has power watched. After a quick round of Show and Tell, highlighting items from their collections, the Regular Joes address a question that has been on a lot of GI Joe collectors minds these days. What is the future of the GI Joe Collector's Club and the annual GI Joe (JoeCon) convention? The guys share their thoughts and relate what the Club and Joe conventions have meant to them over the years as they speculate on their, as of now, uncertain future.

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod kick it off with Random Topics and then jump into What’s In The Box before announcing the nominees for the 2nd Annual Joe-Cademy Awards. With categories like Best Avenger, Coolest Weapon, Baddest Bad-Ass and more, it’s an awards show with a Regular Joes spin. Listen in to see who gets nominated, then go to Regularjoes.com and cast your vote. Can Barry keep it together long enough to read the nominees? Listen in to find out!

Comic Book characters have been making a major impact on the small screen, and on this episode Dave, Barry and Tod discuss Super Girl, the midseason premieres of Flash and Arrow, the debut of Legends of Tomorrow, the return of Marvel’s Agent Carter, and more. Also, Random Topics, What’s in the box and Shirt Up.

This past weekend Barry and Dave met up in the Big Apple to take in the Star Wars Costume Exhibit. Meanwhile, Tod stayed home, drank lots of NyQuil, and watched all 10 hours of Amazon's The Man in the High Castle. In this episode we find out whether these pursuits were time well spent, review the impact of Sci-fi writer Philip. K. Dick, as well as cover the usual round of Random Topics, What's in the Box, and a Regular Joes Pick so useful that all three have bought into it in a big way.

Robots and Androids have been a mainstay of television and films for nearly a century and on this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod take a look at robots thorough the decades. From man made monstrosities to endearing anthropomorphic companions, from Ava in Fritz Lang's Metropolis to The Force Awakens BB-8. From the silver screen, to the TV screen to the display case, listen in to see which ones were their favorites. Also, What’s in the Box, Shirt Up, Random Topics and more.

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod start the new year off “Regular Joes” style with a rundown their favorite TV shows, movies, comics, conventions, music and more from the geek-tacular year that was 2015.