Synopsis
A weekly podcast hosted by three long time comic book fans. Join Paul, Ian and Matt as they explore the world of comics, film, television and pop culture.
Episodes
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Episode 379: Robutler (The Masters of the Universe: Revelation Review)
31/07/2021 Duration: 01h54minBy the power of McSoss...You've all had a chance to revisit Eternia in Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revelation. So have we! And this week, we review part 1 of the first season. Was it worth the wait to revisit on of our favorite IPs of all time? Or is this series all wet?
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Episode 377: Cutting Peaches with My Brain
19/07/2021 Duration: 54minThis week we examine movie sequels! But not just any sequels. We are looking at the ones that can be identified as franchise killers. Movies that signaled the beginning of the end (or just the end) of film series! Did you think of the same films as us that spelled the end of beloved film series?
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Episode 376: McSoss Summer Check-In
09/07/2021 Duration: 59minThis week we examine the full Masters of the Universe: Revelation trailer. We also discuss some of the social media blow back. Is it justified or is it fanboys being fanboys? Also, we give a McSoss summer check in with an update on our summertime, air-conditioned TV/movie watching agenda.
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Episode 375: Destro In Progress
05/07/2021 Duration: 01h08minMcSoss returns to the movies this week! We discuss (and gauge our excitement for) the new trailers for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Halloween Kills. And then we go in the McSoss time machine to summers of years past to look at how summer movies affected our formative years.
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Episode 374: McSoss Revelation
28/06/2021 Duration: 01h01minAfter a short hiatus, McSoss is back! This week we give our thoughts on the Disney+ show, Loki. We also celebrate He-Man's return by discussing the new Masters of the Universe: Revelation trailer. And finally, McSoss is provided a revelation of our own by opening a fan-submitted mystery box. You DO NOT want to miss it!
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McSoss Private Reserve_Episode_36_Console Wars
11/06/2021 Duration: 33minThis week we are making our Patreon exclusive episode FREE for all subscribers to the main feed!In this episode, Paul, Matt, and Ian discuss the Paramount+ documentary The Console Wars as well as the book by the same name. The film is about the 1990s sales race between video game giants Nintendo and Sega in the 16-bit era and the rise and fall of Sega in the home console market.
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Episode 373: Croc Dad (The Brand Episode)
07/06/2021 Duration: 01h10minThis week, we take a look at the new Eternals trailer from Marvel. Then we shift to the essential topic of branding. What brands do we love? Which brands do we irrationally dislike? Why do we feel this way?
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Episode 372: Son of Sandwich
23/05/2021 Duration: 01h07minThis week, dear listeners, is all about YOU! We asked what you've been watching on television lately and you lets us know. This episode has it all; new shows, vintage shows, crime docuseries, and even some good, ol' YouTube! Don't touch that dial, and keep it HERE for McSoss!
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Episode 371: Episode 371: National Lampoon's Venom Vacation
17/05/2021 Duration: 01h03minThis week, we look at the new Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer. Plus, (ahead of the curve as we always are) we discuss AT&T's 3-year ownership of the DC Comics brand and brainstorm possibilities where it could find a new home.
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Episode 370: Episode 370: Poking Stan Lee's Corpse with a Stick
10/05/2021 Duration: 01h12minThis week, we take a look at Marvel Studios' recently released sizzle reel of Marvel Celebrates the Movies. Did this clip move our needle in anticipation of the upcoming slate of Marvel films? Or are we fatigued by Marvel's offerings and view this as nothing more than propaganda? Find out!Also, we finally get back to our roots with some comic book talk. Is there anything that would get us to be regular comic book buyers again or is the industry too changed for our tastes? Spoiler alert: there ARE some things the big two could do! Tune in for our suggestions!
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Episode 369: Episode 369: Mortal Kombat 69
02/05/2021 Duration: 01h53minThis week, we take a look at the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection that Paul recently finished. Then we review the entire Disney+ series, Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Was it a worthy successor to WandaVision or are these characters better left on ice?And for round three of this extended episode, we review the new HBO Max film, Mortal Kombat. Find out if we thought it was a flawless victory!
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Episode 368: Episode 368: Social Meatia
21/04/2021 Duration: 01h14minThis week we dig into our favorite devices. What do we use the most? What do we wish we had? What do we hate? Find out this week with a healthy heaping of device-talk!Not to be outdone, we serve up a charcuterie platter of delicious meat-talk!If you love gadgets and meat, there has never been a more perfect episode for you!
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Episode 367: Episode 367: Converse Godzilla
12/04/2021 Duration: 01h19minOn a very special episode of McSoss this week, we take a look at the concept of separating the art from the artist. Sometimes the creator of something that we cherish turns out to be not such a great person. How do we reconcile that?Don't worry, this episode is still a lot of fun and we even get into discussing our reaction to Kong Vs. Godzilla.
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Episode 366: Aliteration... King
04/04/2021 Duration: 01h11minThis week we review the first two episodes of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Then we take a look at the softly-rebooted The Suicide Squad trailer. Then we cap off the episode by scratching the surface on what the future of comic books could look like based on some of the rumors of DC licensing out their comics line.
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PREVIEW McSoss Private Reserve: 32 - Shocking True Stories From McSoss
02/04/2021 Duration: 01minThis is a preview of this weeks exclusive Patreon episode:This week's listener request episode is from Matt Walker:Let's get a little personal. Give us a story about yourself that you particularly enjoy telling and one that maybe we (or your podmates) haven't heard before.
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Episode 365: Episode 365: Remember the Teen Titans
27/03/2021 Duration: 01h29minAfter years and years of rumors and speculation, Zack Snyder's Justice League has finally been released. Not only did this mythical movie really exist, it was exceptionally different from the theatrical version we got in 2017. This week, we provide our thoughts and reviews on this ambitious, epic film.
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Episode 364: Episode 364
21/03/2021 Duration: 01h09minThis week we take a deep dive (well, more like the deep end of the swimming pool) on fantasy. You've always been curious to learn about this intimidating medium but were always afraid to accept the quest. Have no fear, timid listener, as McSoss has arrived to help explain things and put into perspective how your favorite fantasy (i.e. Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, etc.) fits into the greater tapestry of one of the richest genres in entertainment.
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Episode 363: Suitcase Fight
14/03/2021 Duration: 54minNow that we've had some time to sit with the series finale of WandaVision, Marvel's most experimental offering from the MCU, we reflect on that episode. Find out what are thoughts were on the series as a whole and why the finale needed more suitcase fighting!
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Episode 362: Episode 362: Camp Hahn-A-Wana
07/03/2021 Duration: 01h31sThis week discuss the penultimate episode of WandaVision. Is the show holding up to the unexpected whimsy of the early episodes or are we growing weary of the formula?Also, we give you a double-dose of He-Man (and who doesn't want that?) as we examine the newly released music and toys for the upcoming Masters of the Universe Revelation.
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Episode 361: Episode 361: Magical Americans
26/02/2021 Duration: 01h01minThis week we return to West View as we review episode 7 of WandaVision. Also, Amazon Prime's Invincible got a new trailer and release date. What do we think of it? Lastly, we round out the episode with a bit of Star Wars talk as we compare characters introduced int he middle movie of each of the three trilogies.