app02 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:57:02 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Beer With Geeks - Episodes Tagged with “Superhero” https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/tags/superhero 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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]]> 272: I Say A Lot of Iconic Things (Rebroadcast) https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/272-rebroadcast 72424b07-11ab-4afc-ae14-b6317eafa96a Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Thought Bubble Audio full Thought Bubble Audio To prep for "The Flash," take a listen to Frank and Tim's commentary track for 1989's "Batman." 2:20:02 no <p>To prep for <em>The Flash</em>, take a listen to Frank and Tim's commentary track for 1989's <em>Batman</em> from their 5th Anniversary. Cheers!</p> <p><strong>Drinks of the Week</strong><br> Dover Straight Gin<br> Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon </p> Batman, 1989, Superhero, Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Gotham City, Comic book adaptation, Cinematic masterpiece, Dark Knight, Jack Nicholson, The Joker, Gotham's vigilante, Pop culture icon, Batman franchise, Batmobile, Gothic aesthetics, Iconic soundtrack, Batman mythology, Bruce Wayne, Batman's legacy To prep for The Flash, take a listen to Frank and Tim's commentary track for 1989's Batman from their 5th Anniversary. Cheers!

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Dover Straight Gin
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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]]> To prep for The Flash, take a listen to Frank and Tim's commentary track for 1989's Batman from their 5th Anniversary. Cheers!

Drinks of the Week
Dover Straight Gin
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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]]> Episode 257: Do You Prefer Yellow Spandex? https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/257 270b6f8d-444e-4da0-bc58-083ffa1e6747 Thu, 16 May 2019 03:30:00 -0400 Thought Bubble Audio full Thought Bubble Audio Superhero costumes in film 1:08:49 no <p>First time guest host Lauren (co-host of <a href="http://www.metropolispod.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Metropolis Podcast</a>) pops by to discuss superhero costume designs and trends in film!</p> <p><strong>Drinks of the Week</strong><br> No beers! Seltzer this week from LaCroix! </p> <p>Special Guest: Lauren.</p> Superhero, costumes, Batman, MCU, DCEU First time guest host Lauren (co-host of Metropolis Podcast) pops by to discuss superhero costume designs and trends in film!

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No beers! Seltzer this week from LaCroix!

Special Guest: Lauren.

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]]> First time guest host Lauren (co-host of Metropolis Podcast) pops by to discuss superhero costume designs and trends in film!

Drinks of the Week
No beers! Seltzer this week from LaCroix!

Special Guest: Lauren.

Support Beer With Geeks

Links:

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