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
188 episodes
Extra Extra Large Helmet
We return after a long hiatus after our beloved dog passed away. To get back into the swing of things we catch up on Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and The Punisher: One Last Kill. Notes (1h 05m 19s)Question of the Week (1h 0...
We're Jared Leto Fans
Jared Leto's biggest fans come together to talk about the hardest movie quotes we can think of. Then we break down the worst movies with the best cgi. Notes (25m 58s)Question of the Week (26m 57s)News (51m 15s)B...
It Makes Me Hard
After some technical difficulties last week we regroup for a jam packed episode where we discuss how long we can last in a Zombie Apocolypes, what snacks and CDs we'd keep for history. Oscar Isaac might still be working with Marvel. Do we reall...
All Hail Poncho
Join us for Poncho's triumphant return to the podcast. first, we go over an old question about what they'd do with an extra set of arms. Then we get serious and in QotW with a question about growth. Skipping any news and getting into a very lat...
Solo: A Han Solo Solo Story
The Podcasts gets a very special guest this week as they record the podcast out of order and in three different sections. Our good friend Sydney drops by and educates us on birds. We review Ryan Gossling's Project Hail Mary and Jack Black's Sup...
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 ...
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)
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)<...
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...
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)...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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)
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...
