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- 3 days ago3h 17m
Ep 229: Step Brothers
It's time for a movie that will have us cracking up the entire show... Step Brothers. A film that Scott criminally hasn't seen, we find out what he thinks of this classic comedy! We play a lot of scenes from the flick and laugh the entire time. We also break down our Top 5 movies with and about brothers in them of all time. So grab your fancy sauce, pick up your boats and hoes, and don't touch the drum set! It's time for Step Brothers on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 The Odyssey and Obsession Discussion 00:31:18 Top 5 Movies About Brothers 01:08:38 Step Brothers Discussion Starts 01:24:37 First Dinner Together 01:36:43 First Night in Same Room 02:03:44 Dale Gets Hit On 02:21:49 The Brothers Have to Move Out 02:34:34 Fight and Buried Alive 02:38:35 Brennen Asks For the Catalina Wine Mixer 02:45:57 Brennen Is Fired, Robert Encourages Them Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
- 2 weeks ago3h 59m
Ep 228: Head
Today at a Patreon request we dive back into the 1968s cinema world and unpack a musical by the Monkees with our great friend of the show, Doug! If you haven't seen it you should check out our show! We go deep and nerdy on this one, and also break down our top 5 movies with Pop Music Stars. So let's head back to the 60s on this one... Hey Hey we're the Movie Defenders! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
- Jun 30, 20263h 26m
Ep 227: Supergirl
We have our shields out for this one! The critics have got this SOOOO wrong! On this show we are defending Supergirl! A movie we were all waiting for, and all three hosts went opening weekend, and we all loved it! The movie is everything we hoped. We will play scenes right from the film, and break down the performances, characters, writing, and even the score. Ignore the critics on this one, and give our show a chance. We also break down our Top 5 Female Super Heroes of all time. So grab your dogs, don't forget the whiskey, and put on the suit so people know you're good... it's time for Supergirl on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:20:11 Top 5 Female Super Heroes 00:57:41 Supergirl Discussion Begins 01:54:58 Krypto is Hurt 02:08:30 Interrogating Pirates 02:13:59 Enter Lobo 02:23:47 Kara's Flashback 03:01:29 "Little Girl, You're In the Middle 03:03:27 Kara Kills Krem 03:11:03 Krypto Heals, Ruthye Tags Along 03:14:45 Kara and Clark Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
- Jun 21, 20261h 38m
Backlot Tour: X-Men 97
In a free Father's Day episode we include a free Backlot Tour episode you can get for just $1 a month at Patreon.com/MovieDefenders! Join Brev and Patreon Extraordinaire Eric as they deep dive into S1 of X-Men '97. They wax poetic about their love of Marvel's Merrie Band of Mutants - their origin stories for how they found the most beloved misfit superheroes ever and what made them excited about the show. They hit up the high points of every episode and ask the age-old question "Is Magneto Right?" You gotta listen to find out!
- Jun 15, 20263h 29m
Ep 226: The Running Man (2025)
It's time to take a run at the second bite at the apple for The Running Man! This time Edgar Wright takes his shot with a *very* book-accurate version of Stephen King's vision. Definitely different than the Arnold 1987 flick, but how does it work for us? Find out! Also we break down our top 5 reboots based on books, that got it better then 2nd time around. So grab your grenades, don't forget your fluffy kid socks, and drop your tapes in by midnight... it's time for The Running Man 2025 on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:36:20 Top 5 Remakes Based on Books 01:02:45 Running Man Discussion Starts 01:24:49 Movie Begins 01:43:33 Killian Makes an Offer 01:53:58 The Show Begins 02:12:25 Ben Finds a Safe House 02:28:07 Ben Meets Elton 02:51:50 Ben a Hunter? 03:03:41 Ben Threatens to Crash Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
- May 31, 20261h 37m
Ep 225: The Mandalorian & Grogu
There's a Star Wars movie out so you know that we're going to talk about it! With our dear friends of the show, Kevin Athey and Sean Masters pinch-hitting, we dive into the movie that will cap off the Mandalorian saga for now. How well did we like the film? Listen and find out! A bit of an abbreviated show today but no less fun! Today Scott breaks this down with some friends and a good time is had by all! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
- May 17, 20263h 34m
Ep 224: Secondhand Lions
It's time to go back a couple decades and unearth a film staring two legends of film, Michael Caine and Robert Duvall in Secondhand Lions! A film that missed both Brev and Scott when it dropped, our dear friend Megan Bush brought us this one and we are so glad she did. A feel good family film they just don't make anymore. Before we examine the film, we also dive into the top 5 Caine/Duvall movies of all time. So grab your shotguns, watch out for traveling salesmen, and don't forget the corn.... it's time for Secondhand Lions on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Up To 00:38:22 Top 5 Caine/Duvall Movies 01:10:24 Movie Discussion Begins 01:32:14 Walter is Dropped Off 02:02:21 Walter Runs Away 02:09:14 Garth Tells Walter the Beginning of the Story 02:25:36 Garth Tells Part 2 02:32:09 Hub Fights the Bullies 02:47:11 Walter Asks Hub What Happened 03:02:05 Saying Goodbye 03:16:47 Sheik's Grandson Appears Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
- May 3, 20263h 57m
Ep 223: Star Trek 3 - The Search for Spock
Time to stand on the table for one of the most underrated and misunderstood Star Trek films ever... The Search for Spock! No, we don't believe ALL the odd numbers are bad... this one deserves to be in the top amongst the best Trek films and we build our case in the show today. Add our Top 5 Star Trek captain moments of all time, and our great friend Daryl Ewry, and you get an incredible show where we get our shields out. So grab your Phasers, be sure to feed your Klingon monster dogs, and don't forget your mind-melds... it's time for The Search for Spock on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:26:35 Top 5 Star Trek Captain Moments 01:02:03 Movie Discussion Begins 01:32:55 Prologue 01:56:59 Spock's Quarters Broken Into 02:10:45 Sarek Visits Kirk 02:30:45 Stealing the Enterprise 02:56:16 Kirk Learns From Wrath of Khan 03:03:05 Death of David 03:14:26 Zero Zero Zero, Destruct... Zero 03:28:54 McCoy Talks to Spock 03:34:07 "Your name... is Jim." Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
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