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The Matrix and Franchise Sci-Fi w/Jessie Gender

The Matrix and Franchise Sci-Fi w/Jessie Gender

This week, Kyle speaks to YouTuber and filmmaker Jessie Earl (aka Jessie Gender) about their new film IDENTITEAZE, only on Nebula, as well as the 25th anniversary of The Matrix. Jessie is a font of knowledge on the subject, and then conversation goes into Star Wars, Star Trek, and the future of franchise science fiction
Laser Focus Jul 11, 2024 1hr 18min 17sec

Green Lantern Comics

Green Lantern Comics

This week, Kyle and returning champion Eric Diaz discuss one of their favorite comics, the once-hailed, once-derided, oft-overlooked Green Lantern. What’re the best and most important runs of the comic? Who were some of the major creators? And will the upcoming HBO series give GL some live-action retribution?
Laser Focus Jul 04, 2024 1hr 16min 41sec

Doctor Who Season One Wrap-Up

Doctor Who Season One Wrap-Up

Tai Gooden returns to talk with Kyle about the recently ended Doctor Who season one (aka series 14, aka the first Disney+ one). They go episode by episode to determine the best and worst episodes, whether Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson made a good impression, and just what the hell was that Sutekh thing all
Laser Focus Jun 27, 2024 1hr 35min 13sec

James Bond Franchise

James Bond Franchise

The name is Anderson. Kyle Anderson. This week, he discusses the James Bond franchise with friend and filmmaker Matt Warren. They both love the movies and the books, but is it a series that really needs to continue? Is changing it worth the effort or should it go by the wayside? If you’re in Los
Laser Focus Jun 20, 2024 1hr 32min 31sec

David Lynch w/ Maggie Mae Fish

David Lynch w/ Maggie Mae Fish

This week, Kyle welcomes video essayist and cohost of the Lynch Pins podcast, Maggie Mae Fish, to discuss the work of the truly singular David Lynch. From the importance of Twin Peaks to the dark empathy of Mulholland Drive, Kyle and Maggie talk all things David Lynch. Find Lynch Pins wherever you get podcasts, or
Laser Focus Jun 13, 2024 1hr 3min 33sec

Ultraman

Ultraman

Finally! Kyle has finally found someone to talk about Ultraman with. And who better than the writer-director of the Netflix animated feature film, Ultraman: Rising? Together they discuss why the franchise is so much fun, what led to making an Ultraman movie, and which series are best.
Laser Focus Jun 06, 2024 53min 58sec

Furiosa and the Mad Max Franchise

Furiosa and the Mad Max Franchise

Hot on the heels of the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Kyle and Michael Walsh discuss the film and the one-of-a-kind wasteland glory of the entire Mad Max franchise. And, of course, they talk about Italian rip-offs, because of course.
Laser Focus May 30, 2024 1hr 39min 40sec

Legal Thrillers from the ‘90s

Legal Thrillers from the ‘90s

In one of our most esoteric episodes yet, Kyle welcomes back Adam Murray to discuss another genre he’s been obsessed with lately: legal and courtroom thrillers from the ‘90s. Why does this captivate him so? What movies are worth revisiting now? And what’s more exciting: Tom Cruise running or Tom Cruise shouting?
Laser Focus May 23, 2024 1hr 4min 39sec

X-Men ’97 Season One

X-Men ’97 Season One

This week, hot on the heels of the finale for X-Men ’97, Kyle and returning champion Eric Diaz break down the entire season and why it might be the best X-Men media ever outside of comics. What do they hope for a season two, and how can the MCU ever hope to capture this gift
Laser Focus May 16, 2024 1hr 30min 27sec

Tales of the Empire (and Jedi)

Tales of the Empire (and Jedi)

Kyle once again welcomes Nerdist’s editor-in-chief and Star Wars field reporter Amy Ratcliffe to talk about two similar yet wildly different animated outings: the brand new Tales of the Empire and 2022’s Tales of the Jedi. Why does one work so well while the other hardly works at all?
Laser Focus May 09, 2024 55min 31sec

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