app01 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:41:33 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Beer With Geeks - Episodes Tagged with “Supergirl” https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/tags/supergirl Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 A couple of guys, a couple of beers, and a whole lot of pop culture nostalgia. en-us episodic A couple of guys, a couple of beers, and a whole lot of pop culture nostalgia. Thought Bubble Audio A couple of guys, a couple of beers, and a whole lot of pop culture nostalgia. no Thought Bubble Audio beerwithgeeks@gmail.com 565: Hop On the Magic Space Bus https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/565 9c777adc-7fa8-4cc0-b145-dad7f0edfe5c Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Thought Bubble Audio full Thought Bubble Audio Frank and Tim review the DCU's Supergirl — earnest, oddly dark, and not quite sure who it's for. 49:02 no <p>Frank and Tim grab a couple of citrus wheat ales and head to the theater for <em>Supergirl</em>, the DCU's next step after <em>Superman</em>. The verdict: liked it, didn't love it — an earnest, surprisingly un-cynical B-movie with a great cast, gorgeous practical aliens, and a message clearly aimed at kids it's frankly too dark to show them. Along the way: the Casablanca clue, Lobo done right, and a genuinely unhinged detour into Augustine vs. Aquinas. Cheers!</p> <p><strong>Beers of the Week</strong><br> Sam Adams Summer Ale<br> Harpoon UFO White</p> <p><strong>In this episode</strong></p> <ul> <li>Who is this movie even <em>for</em>? Dark subject matter vs. a "you don't have to be perfect to be good" message</li> <li>Krem, and whether every villain really needs a backstory</li> <li>James Gunn's fingerprints and director Craig Gillespie (<em>I, Tonya</em>)</li> <li>The kill — did it undercut what Kara just told Ruthie?</li> <li>As the former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast on the internet… (RIP Supergirl TV Talk)</li> <li>Bradley Cooper &amp; David Krumholtz as dueling Jor-Els</li> <li>Momoa's Lobo: a better fit than Aquaman</li> <li>The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick"</li> <li>Augustine vs. Aquinas: the actual theology of Supergirl</li> <li>Earning the suit from the inside out (the anti-<em>Spider-Man: Homecoming</em>)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Chapters</strong><br> 00:00 Welcome — hop on the magic space bus<br> 00:46 Beers of the Week<br> 02:18 Spoiler-free: "liked it, not loved it"<br> 04:34 Box office &amp; the half-empty preview screening<br> 07:38 The trailer delivered exactly what it promised<br> 09:41 SPOILERS start<br> 10:41 The message: you don't have to be perfect to be good<br> 11:26 Who is this movie even for?<br> 12:12 Krem, and do we need every villain's backstory?<br> 15:17 James Gunn's fingerprints &amp; director Craig Gillespie<br> 16:52 The kill — did it undercut Kara's message to Ruthie?<br> 19:09 Krypton, Allura's ADR backpedal &amp; Jor-El<br> 24:31 "The former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast…"<br> 25:16 Kryptonite overload: they keep depowering Kara<br> 28:18 Bradley Cooper &amp; David Krumholtz as Jor-El<br> 30:37 Lobo &amp; Momoa: an agent of chaos done right<br> 33:38 The aliens, practical makeup &amp; Fifth Element vibes<br> 35:56 James Gunn needle drops &amp; the iPod<br> 36:43 Kara vs. Clark: why she isn't the optimist<br> 37:28 Augustine vs. Aquinas: the theology of Supergirl<br> 39:45 The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick"<br> 40:31 Earning the suit from the inside out<br> 44:19 Final verdict: glad we saw it on the big screen<br> 45:50 The better movie that got tampered with<br> 48:07 Where to find us </p> Supergirl, DCU, James Gunn, Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Lobo, Superman, David Corenswet, Craig Gillespie, movie review, comic book movie, DC Frank and Tim grab a couple of citrus wheat ales and head to the theater for Supergirl, the DCU's next step after Superman. The verdict: liked it, didn't love it — an earnest, surprisingly un-cynical B-movie with a great cast, gorgeous practical aliens, and a message clearly aimed at kids it's frankly too dark to show them. Along the way: the Casablanca clue, Lobo done right, and a genuinely unhinged detour into Augustine vs. Aquinas. Cheers!

Beers of the Week
Sam Adams Summer Ale
Harpoon UFO White

In this episode

  • Who is this movie even for? Dark subject matter vs. a "you don't have to be perfect to be good" message
  • Krem, and whether every villain really needs a backstory
  • James Gunn's fingerprints and director Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya)
  • The kill — did it undercut what Kara just told Ruthie?
  • As the former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast on the internet… (RIP Supergirl TV Talk)
  • Bradley Cooper & David Krumholtz as dueling Jor-Els
  • Momoa's Lobo: a better fit than Aquaman
  • The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick"
  • Augustine vs. Aquinas: the actual theology of Supergirl
  • Earning the suit from the inside out (the anti-Spider-Man: Homecoming)

Chapters
00:00 Welcome — hop on the magic space bus
00:46 Beers of the Week
02:18 Spoiler-free: "liked it, not loved it"
04:34 Box office & the half-empty preview screening
07:38 The trailer delivered exactly what it promised
09:41 SPOILERS start
10:41 The message: you don't have to be perfect to be good
11:26 Who is this movie even for?
12:12 Krem, and do we need every villain's backstory?
15:17 James Gunn's fingerprints & director Craig Gillespie
16:52 The kill — did it undercut Kara's message to Ruthie?
19:09 Krypton, Allura's ADR backpedal & Jor-El
24:31 "The former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast…"
25:16 Kryptonite overload: they keep depowering Kara
28:18 Bradley Cooper & David Krumholtz as Jor-El
30:37 Lobo & Momoa: an agent of chaos done right
33:38 The aliens, practical makeup & Fifth Element vibes
35:56 James Gunn needle drops & the iPod
36:43 Kara vs. Clark: why she isn't the optimist
37:28 Augustine vs. Aquinas: the theology of Supergirl
39:45 The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick"
40:31 Earning the suit from the inside out
44:19 Final verdict: glad we saw it on the big screen
45:50 The better movie that got tampered with
48:07 Where to find us

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]]> Frank and Tim grab a couple of citrus wheat ales and head to the theater for Supergirl, the DCU's next step after Superman. The verdict: liked it, didn't love it — an earnest, surprisingly un-cynical B-movie with a great cast, gorgeous practical aliens, and a message clearly aimed at kids it's frankly too dark to show them. Along the way: the Casablanca clue, Lobo done right, and a genuinely unhinged detour into Augustine vs. Aquinas. Cheers!

Beers of the Week
Sam Adams Summer Ale
Harpoon UFO White

In this episode

  • Who is this movie even for? Dark subject matter vs. a "you don't have to be perfect to be good" message
  • Krem, and whether every villain really needs a backstory
  • James Gunn's fingerprints and director Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya)
  • The kill — did it undercut what Kara just told Ruthie?
  • As the former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast on the internet… (RIP Supergirl TV Talk)
  • Bradley Cooper & David Krumholtz as dueling Jor-Els
  • Momoa's Lobo: a better fit than Aquaman
  • The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick"
  • Augustine vs. Aquinas: the actual theology of Supergirl
  • Earning the suit from the inside out (the anti-Spider-Man: Homecoming)

Chapters
00:00 Welcome — hop on the magic space bus
00:46 Beers of the Week
02:18 Spoiler-free: "liked it, not loved it"
04:34 Box office & the half-empty preview screening
07:38 The trailer delivered exactly what it promised
09:41 SPOILERS start
10:41 The message: you don't have to be perfect to be good
11:26 Who is this movie even for?
12:12 Krem, and do we need every villain's backstory?
15:17 James Gunn's fingerprints & director Craig Gillespie
16:52 The kill — did it undercut Kara's message to Ruthie?
19:09 Krypton, Allura's ADR backpedal & Jor-El
24:31 "The former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast…"
25:16 Kryptonite overload: they keep depowering Kara
28:18 Bradley Cooper & David Krumholtz as Jor-El
30:37 Lobo & Momoa: an agent of chaos done right
33:38 The aliens, practical makeup & Fifth Element vibes
35:56 James Gunn needle drops & the iPod
36:43 Kara vs. Clark: why she isn't the optimist
37:28 Augustine vs. Aquinas: the theology of Supergirl
39:45 The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick"
40:31 Earning the suit from the inside out
44:19 Final verdict: glad we saw it on the big screen
45:50 The better movie that got tampered with
48:07 Where to find us

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]]> 549: The Lobo Zone https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/549 ac2284e3-d3de-4311-a2b7-72256c6e1290 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Thought Bubble Audio full Thought Bubble Audio Teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday and Supergirl 40:03 no <p>Tim and Frank jump into trailer season. They break down the first Avengers: Doomsday teaser and what a certain surprising return might mean for the multiverse. They also take a look at DC’s Supergirl teaser, from a harder-edged Kara to the long-awaited arrival of Lobo.</p> <p><strong>Beers of the Week</strong><br> Throwback Brewery Stout #3<br> Spindrift Pink Lemonade </p> avengers doomsday, marvel trailer, mcu, steve rogers, captain america, supergirl trailer, dc studios, dcu, kara zor-el, lobo, jason momoa, movie trailers, superhero movies, geek podcast Tim and Frank jump into trailer season. They break down the first Avengers: Doomsday teaser and what a certain surprising return might mean for the multiverse. They also take a look at DC’s Supergirl teaser, from a harder-edged Kara to the long-awaited arrival of Lobo.

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Throwback Brewery Stout #3
Spindrift Pink Lemonade

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Throwback Brewery Stout #3
Spindrift Pink Lemonade

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]]> 434: Breaking Down the New DC Slate https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/434 1c920e7f-6a15-40a8-bb66-0f0952c683f9 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Thought Bubble Audio full Thought Bubble Audio 10 new projects from DC Studios 1:03:24 no <p>Frank and Tim break down the exciting new DC Studios slate announced by James Gunn and Peter Safran earlier this week. Cheers!</p> <p><strong>Beers of the Week</strong><br> Smuttynose Back Check IPA<br> Maker's Mark Bourbon </p> dc universe, superman, batman, wonder woman, peter safran, james gunn, suicide squad, peacemaker, amanda waller, green lantern, hal jordan, john stewart, teen titans go, joker, shazam, flash, blue beetle, aquaman, booster gold, creature commandos, superman legacy, supergirl, woman of tomorrow, brave and the bold, paradise lost, swamp thing Frank and Tim break down the exciting new DC Studios slate announced by James Gunn and Peter Safran earlier this week. Cheers!

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Maker's Mark Bourbon

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Maker's Mark Bourbon

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]]> Introducing Batwoman TV Talk https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/batwoman ac0623cc-19e7-4c3e-9690-1fd60eb39207 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:00:00 -0500 Thought Bubble Audio bonus Thought Bubble Audio A special presentation of Thought Bubble Audio's newest show "Batwoman TV Talk" 1:19:50 no <p>Today, we’re bringing you a special presentation of Thought Bubble Audio's newest show: <em>Batwoman TV Talk</em> from hosts Michele and Palmer.</p> <p>Find <em>Batwoman TV Talk</em> at <a href="http://www.batwomantvtalk.com" rel="nofollow noopener">BatwomanTVTalk.com</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Special Guests: Michele and Palmer.</p> batwoman, gotham, kate kane, bruce wayne, the cw, arrowverse, supergirl, arrow, the flash, legends of tomorrow, alfred pennyworth, robin, renee montoya, the question, commissioner gordon, dc comics, dceu, dccw, dctv, dc universe, superman, clark kent, Today, we’re bringing you a special presentation of Thought Bubble Audio's newest show: Batwoman TV Talk from hosts Michele and Palmer.

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Special Guests: Michele and Palmer.

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Find Batwoman TV Talk at BatwomanTVTalk.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Special Guests: Michele and Palmer.

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]]> Episode 193: State of the Geek Union 2018 https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/193 13d26625-50a7-457a-9411-51cfc825674e Thu, 25 Jan 2018 03:30:00 -0500 Thought Bubble Audio full Thought Bubble Audio Frank and Tim look back at the first half of the TV season for their favorite CW superhero shows and the all-new Star Trek: Discovery on CBS All Access. Cheers! 39:50 no <p>Frank and Tim look back at the first half of the TV season for their favorite CW superhero shows and the all-new <em>Star Trek: Discovery</em> on CBS All Access. Cheers!</p> <p><strong>Beers of the Week</strong><br> Tim's Hot Toddy<br> Mission St. Belgian Style White Ale </p> Frank and Tim look back at the first half of the TV season for their favorite CW superhero shows and the all-new Star Trek: Discovery on CBS All Access. Cheers!

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Tim's Hot Toddy
Mission St. Belgian Style White Ale

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Beers of the Week
Tim's Hot Toddy
Mission St. Belgian Style White Ale

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