Tales with the Watchers
Do you bleed ink and crave capes? Then TwtW is the podcast for you! Join your hosts, James and Zac, lifelong comic book fans and movie enthusiasts, as they delve into the thrilling world of comic book adaptations.
Each episode, we suit up to:
- Review the latest blockbusters and hidden gems: From spandex-clad superheroes to gritty graphic novel adaptations, we dissect the plot, performances, and visuals with wit and insight.
- Deep dive into comic book lore: We connect the movies back to their source material, exploring character origins, story arcs, and Easter eggs that only true fans will catch.
- Debate the burning questions: Did they stay true to the spirit of the comics? Was the casting spot-on? Did that CGI dragon look a little wonky? We don't shy away from the tough questions, and we encourage listener participation!
- Have a blast! We believe in celebrating the joy of comic book movies, injecting humor, friendly banter, and a touch of healthy fandom rivalry into every episode.
Episodes
183 episodes
Drippin Swagger
James and The Boss pick a new day to record and release the Podcast episodes... and then record two days late. They review Rachael McAdam's Send Help and nerd out a little for the return of Pokemon Fire RedNotes (11m 56s)Question ...
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Episode 183
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1:04:24
Violent Male Urges
James and The Boss discuss potential benefits of having 2 extra arms along with some of their favorite things they think deserve a movie or tv showNotes (13m 54s)Question of the Week (15m 05s)News (41m 10s)
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Episode 182
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1:47:26
Stay Stale
After a month long hiatus the gang returns with all the news you may have missed along with reviews for both 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Percy Jackson and the Olympians Se. 2Notes (7m 10s)Question of the Week (9m 17s)<...
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Episode 181
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1:20:43
Pickle Dick
The gang gets philosophical in Jeanette's brand new segment JDs Real Talk. The boys pick a movie that looks terrible and try to hype it up for 2026. Notes (25m 50s)Question of the Week (29m 31s)News (1...
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Episode 180
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1:40:39
She's A Cheese Girl
The gang is back at full strength and better than ever. Jack Black's Anaconda is the first movie review of the year before they talk about what's exciting in 2026.Notes (46m 15s)Question of the Week (47m)News (1h 1m 5s)...
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Episode 179
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2:25:12
Everything Ever That I've Ever Seen
Ever thought about how many pigeons you can carry? The Thor Doomsday trailer was officially released, X-Men get a leaked teaser, Jared Leto keeps showing up for some reason, and we go over the Worst, Best, and funnest romp of 2025!Notes ...
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Episode 178
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2:08:05
Abdominaminal Snowman
Steve Rogers returns to the MCU officially with the Avengers: Doomsday trailer in Avatar. Godzilla x Kong might officially fight SpaceGodzilla, James Gunn didn't have to reboot the DCEU, and Avatar: Fire and Ash was over 3 hours long!Not...
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Episode 177
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1:49:19
Yesterday Is a Mystery... Nope
James and the Boss debate whether they could take on a pack of blood thirsty 3 year olds or a bunch of blood thirsty 95 year olds. DBHARD makes an exciting return and the gang review Zootopia 2. Notes (25m)Question...
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Episode 176
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1:42:18
Wicked: 2 Good
After a week off for thanksgiving, the gang come together to talk big video game movie/series news, and also some huge Avengers: Doomsday developments before reviewing Wicked: For Good. Notes (25m 51s)Question of the Week (26...
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Episode 175
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1:28:54
Robby Downey
The Gang try their best to do a quick episode this week, reviewing Glenn Powell's The Running Man and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Notes (3m 39s)Question of the Week (4m 45s)SPOILERS FOR The Running Ma...
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Episode 174
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1:25:58
Demon Humpers
The whole crew is finally back together with big episode. This week we catch up on Peacemaker se. 2. We went back to Showcase to watch the new Predator: Badlands movie, and then we throw in a quick review of Sinners just so we can include it in...
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Episode 173
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1:55:26
Klondike Kyle
James and the Boss invite friend of the show Klondike Kyle on to take Zac's spot for the week to play another edition of Who Copied Who?, the game where Jeanette has to guess who copied who. Notes (6m 47s)Question of the Week...
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Episode 172
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1:05:41
Street Sharks
The Boss and James are back in action after a month off, giving refreshed and electric reviews of Marvel Zombies season 1 and Jared Leto's Tron: Ares. Notes (20m 20s)Question of the Week (20m 54s)News (33m 14s)S...
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Episode 171
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1:31:41
I Like Black Hotdogs
In a special episode we invite Alyssa, reigning listener of the year 3 years running to the show. Notes (25m)Question of the Week (26m 23s)The Tournament (42m 52s)Aly's Czech Quiz (1h 06m 27s)Recs n' Pecs...
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Episode 170
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1:58:40
I Love My PP
James and Zac debut their new segment, The Tournament. This tournament we look at the best 32 superhero fight scenes that we could think of first and pick the winners of round one.
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Episode 169
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1:43:08
Phrogging
James and Jeanette do a quick full spoiler review for Iron Heart and Eyes of Wakanda... Finally. Notes (12m 50s)Question of the Week (13m 40s)SPOILERS FOR Iron Heart (22m 09s)SPOILERS FOR Eyes of Waka...
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1:06:17
Obamanation
James and Zac take advantage of a slow news week to start their very first TwtW Tournament! Notes (7m 15s)Question of the Week (13m 10s)News (18m)The Tournament (27m)Recs n' Pecs (1h 14m 02s)
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Episode 167
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1:19:54
Dicks is Peak
We answer when we peaked as a society and go over everything Kevin Feige went over in his Q&A. Can Matt Shakman's Fantastic Four: First Steps bring the MCU back to its old heights or is it just mid. Notes (14m 45s)Questio...
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Episode 166
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1:47:53
Brain Beats Bold
Blade Release date update, Battlefield 6 news, Marvel might be making a Midnight Sons movies maybe, the gang do a second review of Jurassic World: Rebirth, and James Gunn officially kicks off the DCU with Superman. Notes (22m 07s)
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Episode 165
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1:26:52
Silent or Silenced?
The Notes segment will never go away! Does Blade have a release date? Robat Battinson Part II is great! Is Jurassic World: Rebirth is a fun romp or should stay extinct. Notes (6m 01s)Question of the Week (7m 31s)Does B...
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Episode 164
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1:11:06
Hard Six
Brian O'Conner and Michael Bay are back! Marvel might make some shows into movies now, and possibly a new Thor project. And the return of the fan favorite segment "What the Hell Are You Even Watching."Notes (11m 46s)Que...
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Episode 163
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1:42:43
Hanging Dong
Is Ultraman played by Henry Cavill? Is the Vampire Diary getting more spinoffs? Is Blade still happening? What is Ezra Miller up to? What's up with the dongs in 28 Years Later? These are the questions we answer this week. Notes (29m...
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Episode 162
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1:41:51
This Is Real Life
Bad vibes from Superman, Transformers One 2 problems, Ghost Rider in the MCU? Dreamworks makes magic happen with How to Train Your Dragon live action remake. Notes (22m 05s)Question of the Week (22m 15s)News (34m 33s)<...
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Episode 161
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1:17:48
