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  Road To Doomsday - X-Men (330) 14.09.2026 1t 40min

  Avengers: Doomsday is coming and Kneel Before Pod begins its journey down the Road To Doomsday by looking back at the earliest introductions of the key players. The journey opens with 2000’s X‑Men, often seen as the start of the modern superhero era. The conversation covers adaptation choices, prejudice and the Punch Dimension.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast networkIzaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram and his writing InstagramAndrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst websiteKat Kourbeti can be found hereShow NotesMovie ReviewsCraig's review of The WolverineCraig's review of X-Men: Days of Future PastCraig's review of X-Men: ApocalypseCraig's review of LoganCraig's review of X-Men: Dark PhoenixCraig's review of The New MutantsCraig’s review of SupergirlCraig’s review of The MarvelsPodcastsLoganSupergirlThe MarvelsMiscPatrick Stewart and Ian McKellen doing dramatic readings of Taylor Swift lyricsMusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “X-Men Animated Series Theme” and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special (329) 08.09.2026 1t 52min

  For Star Trek’s 60th, Kneel Before Pod teams up for a special crossover with We Are Starfleet, sharing what the franchise means to us before diving into a writers’ room challenge to create a new pilot from random elements.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioMike Slamer, Ashley Thomas and Ian Buckley from We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: DiscoveryCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New WorldsCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: PicardCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1Movie ReviewsCraig’s review of Star Trek: BeyondCraig’s review of Star Trek: Section 31PodcastsStar Trek: The Motion PictureStar Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for Spock“Space Seed” and Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek IV: The Voyage HomeStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryStar Trek: GenerationsStar Trek: First ContactStar Trek: InsurrectionStar Trek: NemesisStar Trek (2009)Star Trek Into DarknessStar Trek BeyondStar Trek: Discovery first episodesStar Trek: Discovery season 1 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 2 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 3Star Trek: Discovery season 4Star Trek: Discovery first episodesStar Trek: Discovery season 1 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 2 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 3Star Trek: Discovery season 4Star Trek: Discovery season 5Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3Star Trek: Picard season 1Star Trek: Picard season 2Star Trek: Picard season 3Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1MusicCaptain_Meatshield’s cover of the “First Contact” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation“ theme and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  August 2026 News Round-Up (328) 30.08.2026 1t 16min

  August is over and Kneel Before Pod breaks down the news and trailers as is the tradition. The conversation covers Marvel's future, Ghostwriters, Ghost Riders and Ryan Gosling's signature jackets.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesMovie ReviewsCraig's Edinburgh International Film Festival CoverageCraig's review of Spider-Man: Brand New DayCraig's review of Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleGraeme's review of Kubo and the Two StringsPodcastsSpider-Man: Brand New DayTrailersThe Thomas Crown AffairVerityPrimetimeJumanji: Open WorldWildwoodYour Mother Your Mother Your MotherViolent Night 2Ahsoka season 2VisionQuestAvengers: DoomsdayNewsX-Men castGhost Rider announcedJimmy Olsen TV series greenlitOther D23 announcementsDan Stevens cast as RoboCop in Prime seriesParadox IncMiscThe in universe press release for The People vs. Gorilla GroddThe X-Men casting reveal videoMusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “Marvel music” and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  Spider-Man: Brand New Day (327) 09.08.2026 2t 24min

  Peter Parker returns but nobody remembers him in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Kneel Before Pod breaks down the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry. The conversation covers loneliness, self-sufficient superheroes and Ninja employment.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of WandaVisionCraig’s reviews of Moon KnightCraig’s reviews of She-Hulk: Attorney At LawMovie ReviewsCraig's review of Spider-Man: Brand New DayCraig’s review of Spider-Man: HomecomingCraig’s review of Thor: RagnarokCraig’s review of Spider-Man: Far From HomeCraig’s review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsCraig’s review of Spider-Man: No Way HomeCraig’s review of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessCraig’s review of Captain America: Brave New WorldCraig’s review of Thunderbolts*Podcasts Spider-Man '94 - The Mutation SagaSpider-Man '94 - Daredevil Team-UpSupergirlSpider-Man: HomecomingThor RagnarokSpider-Man: Far From HomeWandaVisionShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsSpider-Man: No Way HomeDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessMs. MarvelShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawCaptain America: Brave New WorldThunderbolts*MiscThe referenced behind the scenes video of the wedding sceneTom Holland talking about a succession planThe referenced John Oliver podcastIzaak's novelMusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “Spider-Man: Homecoming fanfare”. the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" theme and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  July 2026 News Round-Up (326) 02.08.2026 1t 56min

  July is over and Kneel Before Pod breaks down the news and trailers in that month. The conversation covers the state of franchises, kids in danger and learning the wrong lessons from success.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkAngus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloudShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig's reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4Movie ReviewsCraig's review of Spider-Man: Brand New DayCraig's review of Black Box: Flight 298Craig's review of Couples RetreatCraig' review of Deep WaterCraig’s review of SupergirlCraig's review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsCraig’s review of Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverCraig’s review of The Fantastic Four: First StepsCraig’s review of The FlashCraig’s review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesCraig’s review of Alien: RomulusCraig's review of The Long WalkCraig's review of Free GuyCraig's review of Blade Runner 2049Craig's review of Resident Evil: The Final ChapterCraig's review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon CityPodcastsSupergirlShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverThe Fantastic Four: First StepsThe FlashDungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesAndor season 1Andor season 2Alien: RomulusTrailersOther MommyThe Whisper ManDon’t MoveBad ApplesCrystal LakeCarrieAll Night WrongNeuromancerMaydayBehemothThe UprisingDiggerEbenezerI Play RockyApollo Has FallenLegend of the White DragonBlade Runner 2099Resident EvilClayfaceLanternsMatchbox: The MovieCoyote Vs. AcmeDune: Part ThreeAvengers: DoomsdayNewsMarvel Comic-Con announcementsXolo Maridueña to reprise Blue Beetle role in Man of TomorrowStar Trek movie directors talk the new movieDwayne Johnson to star in Free ByrdWarner Bros sets Siren Head movieGlen Powell and Richard Linklater re-team for Lou Gehrig movieSnoop Dog biopicNew Nightmare on Elm Street movie in the worksRobocop series ordered by AmazonMiscTom Cruise eating popcornZach Cregger breaks down first Resident Evil trailerMusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “Marvel music” and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  Spider-Man '94: Daredevil Team-Up (325) 17.07.2026 59min

  Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the horizon, and Kneel Before Pod is getting prepared with episodes exploring other versions of the stories the film might be adapting. The second episode revisits the 1994 animated episodes that feature Daredevil as we suspect he'll be in the film. The conversation covers cycles of bad fathers, secret identity shenanigans and incredible one liners.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website.Show NotesMovie ReviewsCraig’s review of Spider-Man: No Way HomePodcastsCraig’s interview with John Semper Jr.Spider-Man: No Way HomeStar Trek Into DarknessMiscCraig’s Top 12 episodes of Spider-Man ’94MusicNiall Stenson's cover of the "Spider-Man '94 theme" and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  Supergirl (324) 15.07.2026 3t 32min

  James Gunn's DC Universe continues with Craig Gillespie's Supergirl and Kneel Before Pod is here to break it down. The conversation covers adaptation, the film's impressive grimness and the death of superhero movies.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Darren Mooney – words can be read Second Wind Group or his website and his voice can be heard on The 250 podcast or Dublin’s Q102 radio station. He can also be found on Twitter and BlueSky.Show NotesTV ReviewsCraig's reviews of SupergirlCraig's reviews of Superman & Lois season 4Movie ReviewsCraig's review of SupergirlCraig's review of SupermanCraig's review of Masters of the UniverseCraig's review of DC's League of Super PetsCraig's review of Batman V Superman: Dawn of JusticeCraig's review of Justice LeagueCraig's review of Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueCraig's review of Shazam!Craig's Review of Shazam! Fury of the GodsCraig's review of The Suicide SquadCraig's review of LoganCraig's review of Spider-Man: No Way HomeCraig's review of CruellaCraig's review of BumblebeeCraig's review of MaterialistsPodcastsSupermanSuperman & Lois season 4Man of SteelBatman V Superman: Dawn of JusticeJustice LeagueZack Snyder's Justice LeagueThe Suicide SquadLoganAvengers: Age of UltronSpider-Man: No Way HomeAndor season 1Andor season 2BumblebeeMiscThe referenced Hollywood Reporter articleEveryone is Beautiful and No One is HornyMilly Alcock drunk at the Golden GlobesMusicCharlie Tyler's cover of "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World and her YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  June 2026 News Round-Up (323) 05.07.2026 2t 56min

  The year is half done and Kneel Before Pod covers the news and trailers from June. The conversation covers original ideas, new voices and the death of franchises.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.Izaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram and his writing InstagramChris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesTV reviewsCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3Movie ReviewsCraig's review of SupergirlCraig's review of Masters of the UniverseCraig's review of Signal OneCraig's review of Suicide SquadCraig’s review of The BatmanCraig’s review of SupermanCraig's review of Thor: RagnarokCraig’s review of Spider-Man: No Way HomeCraig's review of Thor: Love and ThunderCraig's review of Captain America: Brave New WorldCraig's review of DC's League of Super PetsCraig's review of The LEGO Batman MovieCraig’s review of BumblebeeCraig's review of Kong: Skull IslandCraig's review of Godzilla Vs. KongCraig's review of The WalkCraig’s review of The Long WalkCraig’s review of MaterialistsCraig's review of Knock KnockCraig's review of ArrivalCraig's review of FallCraig's review of PanPodcastsSpider-Man ('94) - The Mutation SagaStar Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3Suicide SquadThe BatmanSupermanBatman: ForeverThor: RagnarokSpider-Man: No Way HomeThor: Love and ThunderCaptain America: Brave New WorldBumblebeeDoctor Who 60th anniversaryDoctor Who series 1Doctor Who season 2TrailersOnslaughtWhalefallThe Devil's MouthHeart of the BeastHow To Rob A BankThe Social ReckoningNimrods: A Green Day ComedyStuart Fails to Save the UniverseKlara and the SunThe Love HypothesisGatoShrek 5HexedFall 2: DeadpointBatman: KnightfallSpider-Man: Brand New DayStar Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4NewsAvengers: Doomsday back to phase zero?Sebastian Stan may play Victor Zsasz in The Batman IINew DC animations announcedCurry Barker teases next filmMoriarty series in the worksNetflix to adapt IcebreakerKathryn Newton to star opposite Cooper Hoffman in DurangoHugh Jackman to play Long John Silver in Ridley Scott’s Treasure IslandAriana Greenblatt to star in Egg BabySarah Michelle Gellar to star in ThudSydney Sweeney to star in HollowWriters and director set for Streets of Rage adaptationKeanu Reeves to star in new LEGO movieZack Snyder to write and direct Escape from New York remake24 Jump Street in the worksLive action Scooby Doo is a real dogOnly Murders in the Building season 6 castDoctor Who cancelledMiscThe referenced Eddy Burback routineTaika Waititi commenting on Thor: Love and Thunder special effectsMusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “Marvel music”, The “Spider-Man: Homecoming theme” and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  Spider-Man '94 - The Mutation Saga (322) 24.06.2026 1t 15min

  Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the horizon, and Kneel Before Pod is getting prepared with episodes exploring other versions of the stories the film might be adapting. The first revisits the 1994 animated episodes that, in what can only be described as a remarkable coincidence, also involve Peter mutating and the Punisher appearing. The conversation covers storytelling pace, trusting the audience and Cronenbergian horror.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network..Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website.Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave RadioShow NotesCraig's interview with John Semper Jr.Craig's Top 12 episodes of Spider-Man '94MusicNiall Stenson's cover of the "Spider-Man '94 theme" and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  May 2026 News Round-Up (321) 31.05.2026 2t 46min

  May is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you the usual news and trailers coverage. The conversation covers baffling spinoffs, strange revivals and sexy projects.FeaturingCraig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are StarfleetKat Kourbeti can be found hereShow NotesMovie ReviewsCraig’s review of SupermanCraig's review of BumblebeeCraig's review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesCraig's review of InterstellarCraig's review of DunkirkCraig's review of TenetCraig’s review of Jurassic World Rebirth Craig's review of The Long WalkCraig's review of ArrivalCraig's review of Begin AgainCraig's review of Sing StreetKat's review of The Beat Beneath My FeetPodcastsSupermanBumblebeeDungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesAndor season 1Andor season 2TrailersOne Night OnlyVoicemails from IsabelleStuart Fails to Save the UniverseElleEvil Dead BurnChumWildwoodVought RisingLanternsThe OdysseyNewsMatthew Lillard cast in Man of TomorrowDavid Koepp to write new Westworld movieMatt Shakman to direct new Planet of the Apes movieDjango and Zorro crossover movie revivedThe Expendables all female spinoff revivedCasper live-action series in the works at Disney+Kate Beckinsale to star in Twilight of the DeadSam Raimi to direct Magic remakeFrancis Lawrence to direct Carry Me To My GraveIman Vellani to lead Suffering Is OptionalShawn Levi to direct original sci-fi movie at NetflixA Matter of Time castFlorence Pugh to headline The Midnight Library adaptationLucy Hale to star in Vision BoardVincent Cassel and Felicity Jones to star in Eleven Missing DaysImogen Poots and John Reynolds to headline Sex CriminalsMichael 2 updateFast & Furious TV series in the worksRadio Silence directing Choose Your Own adventure movieMiscThe referenced The Punisher: One Last Kill reviewThe referenced review of "The Midnight Library"MusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “Marvel music”, The "Superman Theme" and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  2026 Star Wars Day Special - Star Wars: Rebels Premiere (320) 04.05.2026 1t 23min

  May the fourth be with you all on another Star Wars Day. This year we discuss the premiere of Star Wars: Rebels; "Spark of Rebellion" Part 1 and Part 2. The conversation covers authentic Star Wars, found family dynamics and resisting fascism.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast networkAngus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloudAndrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website.Show NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of Star Wars: RebelsMovie ReviewsCraig’s review of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force AwakensCraig’s review of Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi Craig’s review of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of SkywalkerCraig’s review of Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryCraig’s Review of Solo: A Star Wars StoryPodcastsStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithStar Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediStar Wars: Episode VII – The Force AwakensStar Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi – first podcast and second podcastStar Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of SkywalkerRogue One: A Star Wars Story – first podcast and second podcastSolo: A Star Wars StoryThe Mandalorian season 2Star Wars: The Clone Wars final seasonObi Wan KenobiThe Ewok MoviesStar Wars: The Clone Wars (movie)Andor season 1Andor season 2The Clone Wars - The return of Darth MaulMusicIan Wright’s cover of the “Star Wars theme” and his YouTube channel331ERock’s cover of the “Star Wars End Credits Theme” and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  April 2026 News Round-Up (319) 01.05.2026 2t 13min

  April is behind us and May has begun but we won't forget the news and trailers that April brought us. The conversation covers revived projects, franchise continuations and the style at the time.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network.Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website.Show NotesTV ReviewsCraig's reviews of Krypton season 2Movie ReviewsCraig's review of Top Gun: MaverickCraig's review of PaddingtonCraig's review of Paddington 2Craig's review of SupermanCraig's review of Sonic the HedgehogCraig's review of Sonic the Hedgehog 2Craig's review of The Mummy (2017)Craig's review of Halloween (2018)Craig's review of Halloween KillsCraig's review of 10 Cloverfield LaneCraig's review of The Cloverfield ParadoxCraig's review of Godzilla (2014)Craig's review of Kong: Skull IslandCraig's review of Godzilla Vs. KongCraig's review of Shin GodzillaCraig's review of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1Craig's review of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2Craig's review of BumblebeeCraig's review of UpgradedCraig's review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesCraig's review of Thor: Love and ThunderCraig’s review of Thunderbolts*Craig’s review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseCraig’s review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseCraig's review of VenomCraig's review of Venom: Let There Be CarnageCraig's review of The LEGO Batman MovieCraig's review of Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueCraig's review of CruellaCraig's review of Tomorrowland: A World BeyondCraig's review of Top Gun: MaverickPodcastsCraig's interview with John Semper Jr.Craig's interview with Alex ZaharaSupermanZack Snyder's Justice LeagueThor: Love and ThunderThunderbolts*Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseVenomBumblebeeDungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesTrailersFocker in LawLadies FirstThe Dog StarsBackroomsEvil Dead BurnHungryThe End of Oak StreetCoyote Vs. AcmeStreet FighterGodzilla Minus ZeroThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingMasters of the UniverseClayfaceSupergirlNewsSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse first lookMCU X-Men movie writerAdria Arjona cast in Man of Tomorrow13 going on 30 reboot set at NetflixCharlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory announcedLin Manuel Miranda’s Octet castAkiva Schaffer to direct Cinderella spinoff StepsistersMetal Gear Solid movie in the worksRyan Coogler’s X-Files castRay Gunn first lookZach shields to write Weapons prequel GladysScream 8 announcedJohn Hannah returning in The Mummy sequelBBC announces new sci-fi thriller SutherlandKristen Bell cast as Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4Stephen Colbert to write a The Lord of the Rings movieThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum castTop Gun 3 in the worksPaddington 4 and Escape From New York reboot in the worksMiscThe "Always Hold Onto Smallville" podcastThe referenced Family Guy Top Gun: Maverick parodyMusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “Supergirl theme" and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  2026 Alien Day Special - Alien Earth Season 1 (318) 26.04.2026 1t 20min

  Alien Day -4/26 or April 26th- is once again upon us and Kneel Before Pod celebrates by discussing the franchise's first voyage into the world of television; Alien: Earth season 1. The conversation covers expanding the universe, arrested development and evil billionaires.FeaturingAngus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloudCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast networkShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1Craig’s reviews of She-Hulk: Attorney At LawMovie ReviewsCraig’s review of Alien: CovenantCraig’s review of Alien: RomulusCraig’s review of PreyPodcastsOur previous Alien Day coverageAndor season 1Andor season 2She-Hulk: Attorney At LawLegionMiscSir Ian McKellen's appearance on ExtrasMusicFun and Safe Pirate Ship's cover of "Cherub Rock" by the Smashing Pumpkins and their YouTube channelSummer Woods' cover of "Tool" by Stinkfist and her YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  2026 First Contact Day Special - Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (317) 05.04.2026 1t 38min

  First Contact Day has come around again. It's only 37 years until the big day and to celebrate we cover the middle of the loose trilogy; Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. The conversation covers missed operatic opportunities, the film's influence on the franchise and civilian costuming in Star Trek.FeaturingCraig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast networkAngus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud.Show NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1Craig’s review of Star Trek: DiscoveryCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: PicardMovie ReviewsCraig’s review of Star Trek: BeyondCraig’s review of Star Trek: Section 31PodcastsStar Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1Star Trek: The Motion PictureStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"Space Seed" and Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek IV: The Voyage HomeStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryStar Trek: GenerationsStar Trek: First ContactStar Trek: InsurrectionStar Trek: NemesisStar Trek (2009)Star Trek Into DarknessStar Trek BeyondStar Trek: Discovery first episodesStar Trek: Discovery season 1 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 2 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 3Star Trek: Discovery season 4Star Trek: Discovery first episodesStar Trek: Discovery season 1 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 2 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 3Star Trek: Discovery season 4Star Trek: Discovery season 5Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3Star Trek: Picard season 1Star Trek: Picard season 2Star Trek: Picard season 3MiscSFDebris' website where you can find his reviewsMusicCaptain_Meatshield’s cover of the “First Contact” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation“ theme and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  March 2026 News Round-Up (316) 29.03.2026 2t 29min

  March is behind us and the news cycle continued as always so we break it down. The conversation covers Henry Cavill not being James Bond, non announcements and half naked influencers.FeaturingCraig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet (Film Stories podcast network)Izaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter, BlueSky or InstagramBo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktree.Show NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1Movie ReviewsCraig’s review of SupermanCraig's review of The MartianCraig's review of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Craig’s review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseCraig’s review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseCraig’s review of Spider-Man: HomecomingCraig’s review of Spider-Man: Far From HomeCraig’s review of Spider-Man: No Way HomeCraig's review of Black PantherCraig's review of The Fantastic Four: First StepsCraig’s review of MorbiusCraig's review of The FlashCraig's review of Assassin's CreedCraig's review of Begin AgainCraig's review of Sing StreetCraig's review of A Quiet PlaceCraig's review of A Quiet Place Part IICraig's review of A Million Ways to Die in the WestCraig's review of Sonic the HedgehogCraig's review of Sonic the Hedgehog 2Craig's review of Ready Player OneCraig's review of The Jungle BookGraeme's review of BaywatchPodcastsStar Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1SupermanBlack PantherThe Fantastic Four: First StepsSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseSpider-Man: HomecomingSpider-Man: Far From HomeSpider-Man: No Way HomeThe FlashReady Player OneTrailersScary MovieToy Story 5In the GreyPressureOver Your Dead BodyThe Devil Wears Prada 2MichaelPower BalladDisclosure DayLanternsDune: Part ThreeSonic the Hedgehog 4 title announcementSpider-NoirSpider-Man: Brand New DayMoanaNewsThe 2026 Oscar winnersAaron Pierre’s John Stewart to appear in Man of TomorrowOld thought lost Doctor Who episodes foundBuffy The Vampire Slayer revival not moving forward at HuluFirefly animated series in developmentKate Winslet joins Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for GollumCallie Cooke joins Keanu Reeves in time loop movieLive action Scooby Doo series castingLivvy Dunne joins Baywatch rebootFamily Guy spinoff Stewie gets 2 season orderA Quiet Place Part 3 confirmedDrew Goddard to direct the next The Matrix movieArnold Schwarzenegger and Christopher McQuarrie teaming up for King ConanDaisy Edgar-Jones joins Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow movie adaptationFinal Fast & Furious movie titled Fast ForeverAssassin’s Creed TV series setting and time period confirmedThe Last of Us season 3 castingLife is Strange castingMiscBo Burnham's Jeff Bezos songsThe "Always Hold Onto Smallville" podcastMusicNiall Stenson’s cover of the “Spider-Man Homecoming opening fanfare” “The Spider-Man Homecoming theme” and his YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and
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  Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 (315) 12.03.2026 5t 7min

  Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has completed its first season so Kneel Before Pod takes the class and breaks it down in immense detail. The conversation covers expanding the Star Trek universe, fanservice and whether to go full Riverdale.FeaturingCraig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet (Film Stories podcast network)Darren Mooney - words can be read Second Wind Group or his website and his voice can be heard on The 250 podcast or Dublin’s Q102 radio station. He can also be found on Twitter and BlueSky.Show NotesTV ReviewsCraig's reviews of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1Craig's review of Star Trek: DiscoveryCraig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: PicardCraig’s reviews of She-Hulk: Attorney At LawCraig’s reviews of Marvel’s InhumansMovie ReviewsCraig’s review of Star Trek: Section 31Craig’s review of SupermanPodcastsStar Trek: Discovery first episodesStar Trek: Discovery season 1 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 2 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 3Star Trek: Discovery season 4Star Trek: Discovery first episodesStar Trek: Discovery season 1 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 2 – part 1 and part 2Star Trek: Discovery season 3Star Trek: Discovery season 4Star Trek: Discovery season 5Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3Star Trek: Picard season 1Star Trek: Picard season 2Star Trek: Picard season 3Craig's interview with Jeff TeravainenShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawSupermanMarvel’s Inhumans – first podcast and second podcastMiscThe referenced N+1 second screening articleThe referenced video where Kerrice Brooks spoke to Avery BrooksThe D-Con Chamber episode featuring Paul GiamattiThe D-Con Chamber episodes featuring Michael Dorn - first and secondPaul Giamatti's The Chinwag podcastMusicL’Orchestra Cinematique’s cover of the “Star Trek: The Original Series theme” and their YouTube channelIf you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. We can also be found on TikTok. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord
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  Avengers: Age of Ultron (314) 08.03.2026 3t 2min

  Avengers: Age of Ultron recently celebrated its 10th anniversary so the Kneel Before Pod Avengers assemble to look back on the film. The conversation covers attempts at themes, consistency within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the aversion to endings and much more.FeaturingCraig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet (Film Stories podcast network)Aaron Billingham can be found on this very siteKat Kourbeti can be found hereShow NotesTV ReviewsCraig’s reviews of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Craig’s reviews of WandaVisionCraig’s reviews of The Falcon and the Winter SoldierCraig’s reviews of Loki season 1Craig’s reviews of What If…?Craig’s reviews of HawkeyeCraig’s reviews of Moon KnightCraig's reviews of Ms. MarvelCraig’s reviews of She-Hulk: Attorney At LawCraig’s reviews of Secret InvasionCraig's reviews of Star Trek: Picard season 3Movie ReviewsCraig’s review of Captain America: The Winter SoldierCraig’s review of Guardians of the GalaxyCraig’s review of Avengers: Age of UltronCraig’s review of Ant-ManCraig’s review of Captain America: Civil WarCraig’s review of Doctor StrangeCraig’s review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Craig's review of Spider-Man: HomecomingCraig’s review of Thor: RagnarokCraig's review of Black PantherCraig's review of Avengers: Infinity WarCraig’s review of Ant-Man and The WaspCraig's review of Captain MarvelCraig's review of Avengers: EndgameCraig's review of Spider-Man: Far From HomeCraig’s review of Black WidowCraig’s review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsCraig’s review of EternalsCraig’s review of Spider-Man: No Way HomeCraig’s review of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessCraig’s review of Thor: Love and ThunderCraig’s review of Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverCraig’s review of Ant-Man and The Wasp: QuantumaniaCraig’s review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Craig’s review of The MarvelsCraig's review of Deadpool & WolverineCraig’s review of Captain America: Brave New WorldCraig’s review of Thunderbolts*Craig’s review of The Fantastic Four: First StepsCraig's review of Madame WebCraig’s review of Batman V Superman: Dawn of JusticeCraig's review of Pacific Rim: UprisingCraig's review of Jurassic WorldCraig's review of Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomCraig's review of Jurassic World: DominionCraig's review of Jurassic World: RebirthStar Trek: Picard season 3PodcastsThe AvengersCaptain America: Civil WarDoctor StrangeGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Spider-Man: HomecomingThor RagnarokBlack PantherAvengers: Infinity WarAnt-Man & The WaspCaptain MarvelAvengers: Endgame – first and second podcastSpider-Man: Far From HomeWandaVisionThe Falcon and the Winter SoldierLoki season 1Black WidowWhat If...?Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsEternalsHawkeyeSpider-Man: No Way HomeMoon KnightDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessMs. MarvelThor: Love and ThunderShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverAnt-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Secret InvasionThe M
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  January 2026 News Round-Up (313) 02.02.2026 2t 44min

  January, also known as the longest month of the year, is over and Kneel Before Pod closes it off by discussing the news and trailers that came our way. The conversation covers corporate shifts, respect for source material and getting paid to do nothing. Featuring Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Aaron Billingham can be found on this very site. Andrew Marshall’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website. Show Notes TV Reviews Craig's reviews of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Craig's reviews of iZombie Movie Reviews Craig's review of Robert the Bruce Craig's review of Searching Craig's review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Craig's review of Top Gun: Maverick Craig's review of Monolith Craig's review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie Craig's review of Solo: A Star Wars Story Craig's review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Craig's review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Craig's review of Cruella Craig's review of Tomb Raider Craig's review of Power Rangers (2017) Craig's review of Bumblebee Craig's review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves Craig's review of The Flash Craig's review of Yoga Hosers Craig's review of Steel Country Graeme's review of Kubo and the Two Strings Andrew's review of The Hallow Podcasts Donor Special - The Secret of Nimh iZombie season 5 Bumblebee Power Rangers (2017) Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves The Flash Solo: A Star Wars Story Andor season 1 Andor season 2 The Star Wars Day special discussing Darth Maul's return Trailers The Bride! Lee Cronin’s The Mummy The Dreadful undertone Vampires of the Velvet Lounge They Will Kill You How To Make a Killing The Death of Robin Hood Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair Scrubs Wildwood The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Street Fighter Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord Supergirl - Lobo teaser Avengers: Doomsday - X-Men teaser Avengers Doomsday - Wakanda/Fantastic Four teaser Daredevil: Born Again season 2 Masters of the Universe News The Batman Part II casts Sebastian Stan Christina Hodson to write The Brave and the Bold Kathleen Kennedy steps down at Lucasfilm JJ Abrams The Great Beyond Jason Moore to direct Murder She Wrote Prime video orders animated series Odd Jobs Tangled live action movie casting First look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft Music Niall Stenson’s cover of the "Super Mario Galaxy Flying Theme" “The Avengers Theme” and his YouTube channel If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord.
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  December 2025 News Round-Up (312) 05.01.2026 1t 23min

  Another year is in the rear view mirror but the news doesn't sleep during the festive period. The conversation covers more toy movies, Marvel's desperation and ScarJo as franchise catnip. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet (Film Stories podcast network) Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave Radio Show Notes TV Reviews Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 Craig’s reviews of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Movie Reviews Craig’s review of Superman Craig’s review of The Batman Craig’s review of Avengers: Infinity War Craig’s review of Avengers: Endgame Craig’s review of Deadpool & Wolverine Craig's review of Captain America: Brave New World Craig’s review of Thunderbolts* Craig's review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps Craig’s review of Venom: Let There Be Carnage Craig’s review of The Long Walk Craig’s review of Materialists Craig’s review of Interstellar Craig’s review of Avatar: The Way of Water Craig’s review of The Martian Craig’s review of Jurassic World Craig’s review of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Craig’s review of Jurassic World: Dominion Craig’s review of Jurassic World: Rebirth Craig’s review of Alien: Romulus Craig's review of Steve Jobs Craig's review of Cruella Graeme’s review of Ghostbusters (2016) Podcasts Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 Superman The Batman The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Avengers: Infinity War Avengers: Endgame – First and second podcast Deadpool & Wolverine Captain America: Brave New World Thunderbolts* The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailers Digger Normal Dead Man’s Wire The Drama Wasteman Mother Mary The Moment Animal Farm The Sheep Detectives How to Make a Killing Disclosure Day Kraken Ready or Not 2: Here I Come The Odyssey Supergirl Avengers: Doomsday - Steve Rogers teaser Avengers: Doomsday - Thor teaser News Lars Eidinger cast as Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow Scarlett Johansson in talks for The Batman II Scarlet Johansson to star in new Exorcist movie Thomas Jane cast as Dr. McCoy in final episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Elizabeth Olsen’s Seven Sisters picked up to series Lucy Hale and Ian Harding to star in The Twelve Dates of Christmas Paul King to direct Labubu movie Disney working on live action Gaston movie New Men in Black movie in the works Misc Craig's appearance on MovieVersaries discussing Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie Craig's appearance on the MovieVersaries Lightning Round "Doctor Who Christmas Specials" at Candy Jar Books Music Niall Stenson’s cover of the “Marvel Music" and his YouTube channel. If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord.
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  Donor Special – The Secret of Nimh (311) 05.01.2026 1t 42min

  Kneel Before Pod brings you the second donor requested episode. Donor and superfan Violet Hammond requested we go back to her childhood and discuss Don Bluth’s 1982 classic The Secret of Nimh. The conversation covers taking on Disney, attempted hero’s journeys and the necessity of magical amulets. Featuring Craig McKenzie – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet (Film Stories podcast network) Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM and periodically on Lave Radio Aaron Billingham can be found on this very site Show Notes The previous donor special Carol Belle’s cover of “Flying Dreams” and her YouTube channel If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook ,Twitter and BlueSky. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord.