The Villain Was Right
The From Superheroes Network
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Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds analyze movies and TV shows from the perspective of the villain, questioning whether the antagonist was truly as bad as portrayed. The podcast is produced by Andrew Ivimey for The From Superheroes Network.
Episodes
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409: The Emoji Movie (with Ada Nicolle) 23.07.2026 1h 14mThis week on the podcast we’re joined by special guest Ada Nicolle (@adanicklmao) to talk about THE EMOJI MOVIE. We’re defending a smiley face who is protecting everyone in her world from the very real threat of deletion. Plus Patrick Stewart’s slightly overused cameo and Ada’s deep deep personal lore about the movie. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
408: Mouse Hunt 16.07.2026 1h 5mIt’s a ‘pest’ themed Audience Choice episode. Our Patrons voted and so this week we’re talking about MOUSEHUNT. We’re defending a shockingly competent mouse defending his own home, ex-wives who get what they’re legally entitled to and workers who seize the means of production at the drop of a hat. Plus Christopher Walken in his best role ever?! Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
407: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with Diana McCallum 09.07.2026 1h 8mThis week on the podcast we’re joined by special guest Diana McCallum (@picsofdiana) to talk about the original Ninja Turtles movie. We’re defending a man with impeccable style who runs a shelter for homeless youth. Plus we question a rat’s version of events and his ability to learn a complex martial art through observation. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
406: Moulin Rouge! 02.07.2026 1h 3mBy popular demand, this week on the podcast we're discussing the maximalist, Baz Luhrmann musical extravaganza that is MOULIN ROUGE! We're defending a patron-of-the-arts with reasonable conditions on his investments and discussing the long-term viability of a "summer of love" romance. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
405: Gone In 60 Seconds (with Arthur Simeon) 25.06.2026 1h 12mThis week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Arthur Simeon (@ArthurSimeon) to discuss the 2000s car-heist movie GONE IN 60 SECONDS. We're defending woodworkers who are tired of working with incompetent people, detectives who immediately figure out what's going on and lament the surprising lack of car chases. Plus Angelina Jolie's bleach-blond dreadlocks. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
404: Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves (with Derek Forgie) 18.06.2026 1h 14mThis week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Derek Forgie from the 10 Minute Talk Show (@10MinuteTalkShow) to discuss ROBIN HOOD PRINCE OF THIEVES. We attempt to defend one of the most vile villains in cinema history, bad accents and discuss how Richard the Lionheart is an absentee landlord who deserves to be overthrown. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
403: The Tuxedo (with Dave Luca and Hannah Veldhoen) 11.06.2026 1h 10mThis week on the podcast we're joined by special guests Hannah Veldhoen (@hannahveldhoen) and Dave Luca (@davelucacomedy) from "Destination Oshawa" to talk about the Oshawa-filmed movie THE TUXEDO. We're defending mad scientists and CEOs who just want to hydrate the world, how their plan would make them more money if it wasn't evil and discussing the incredible movie-making trick of making Jennifer Love Hewitt unlikeable. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
402: Masters Of The Universe (1987) 04.06.2026 1h 6mIn honour of the recent reboot we're turning back the clock to talk about the original, live-action MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. We're defending a freedom fighting skeleton whose people have suffered greatly under the "balance" brought by a gym bro gone wild. Plus Monica Geller and Lt. Tom Paris are there for some reason. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
401: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 28.05.2026 1h 4mIt's Audience Choice time so this week we're discussing the 60's family musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. We're defending bombastic Barons, professional child catchers and dissatisfied haircut customers all while declaring a father, who straps explosives to himself while his children run in traffic, an unfit parent. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
400: Powerpuff Girls (LIVE) 21.05.2026 59mIt's our 400th episode and we're coming to you LIVE from Comedy Bar in Toronto to talk about THE POWERPUFF GIRLS. We're defending rejected super-genius monkeys and politically active hillbillies, while condemning the inept mayor who uses child soldiers against his enemies. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
399: The Waterboy 14.05.2026 1h 4mThis week on the podcast we're talking about the Adam Sandler football comedy THE WATERBOY. We're defending the mother of a man whose anger issues are being exploited by selfish coaches and whose sole romantic interest is a recently released criminal. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
398: Send Help 07.05.2026 1hThis week on the podcast we're talking about Sam Rami's castaway flick SEND HELP. We're defending blunt but honest bosses, various poisoning attempts and attempt to pinpoint the exact moment someone goes from hero to villain. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
397: Failure To Launch 30.04.2026 1h 9mThis week we're launching ourselves into the 2006 Mathew McConaughey/Sarah Jessica Parker rom-com FAILURE TO LAUNCH. We're defending the relatively well-adjusted 35 year old who lives with his parents, questioning the life choices of a woman who is paid to emotionally manipulate men, and rolling our eyes at conflicts that can be solved with one conversation. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
396: Honey, I Blew Up The Kid (with Kat Angus and Jocelyn Geddie) 23.04.2026 1h 10mThis week it's a very special Audience Choice episode as we are joined by the hosts of 'I Hate It But I Love It' (@IHIBILI) Jocelyn Geddie (@jgedds) and Kat Angus (@KatAngus) to talk about HONEY I BLEW UP THE KID. We're defending the laboratory head who wants to protect his equipment and data from a habitually reckless and child-endangering scientist. Plus we dive into the disturbing physics of a 100ft toddler and learn all about the early 90s 'Big Baby' movie craze. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
395: What About Bob 16.04.2026 1h 8mThis week we're talking about the Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfus comedy WHAT ABOUT BOB? We're defending a psychologist with very clear and professional boundaries who just wants a quiet vacation with his family. Plus we discuss the differences between fun crazy and not-fun crazy. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
394: The Fantastic Four First Steps (with Andrew Ivimey) 09.04.2026 1h 17mThis week we're joined by comedian and Talk From Superheroes host Andrew Ivimey to discuss FANTASTIC FOUR FIRST STEPS. We're defending hangry planet eaters, discussing the ethics of sacrificing a baby to save an entire planet and brainstorming our own plans to save the world. Watch Andrew Ivimey's comedy special LET'S GO! for free, streaming now on Comedy Bar Max. https://youtu.be/rZSd9NW1tBQ?si=2McD_6BYMClSvpMq Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Don't forget you can watch his special LET'S GO right now on YouTube. I told you I'd say it twice ;) https://youtu.be/rZSd9NW1tBQ?si=2McD_6BYMClSvpMq Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
393: Jesus Christ Superstar 02.04.2026 1h 6mThis week we're talking about the 70's musical-movie JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. We're defending one of history's greatest villains and arguing that he's the only one who realized his best friend has gone too far. Plus we discuss the true villain of the film - a talk about a group of hippie actors who drive around the desert sacrificing their own members. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
392: A Walk To Remember 26.03.2026 1h 5mThis week we're talking about the 2002 romance/terminal illness movie A WALK TO REMEMBER. We're defending school bullies, protective dads and discussing some very dark possibilities about our main character's past. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
391: Coyote Ugly 19.03.2026 1h 13mIt's Audience Choice time! Our supporters on Patreon voted and so this week we're talking about the year 2000 bartending vibe-fest that is COYOTE UGLY. We're defending Dad's who don't support their daughters dream and discussing bad bars, bad bosses and the dumbest way to pursue a career in song-writing. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
390: Romy And Michele's High School Reunion (with Michelle Forrester) 12.03.2026 1h 10mThis week we're joined by special guest Michelle Forrester (@MichelleForrester) to talk about the iconic 90s comedy ROMY AND MICHELLE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. We're defending high school who are dealing with some very odd social behaviour and discuss trying to live up to other people's expectations. Plus, the formula for glue! Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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