Cinematic Sagas Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/cinematic-sagas A nerd named Chris introduces Beth to the world of the MCU, one movie at a time. Movies will be viewed in chronological rather than release order so come along for a new twist on a popular ride every other week. AsIfYDK Network 2019 6b83e086-e6b4-5230-8cb4-84ceaa8456dd no Welcome to Saga of the Stones en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:09:16 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:33:21 -0500 http://www.asifydk.com https://img.transistor.fm/jCbn7Ts-iwFLTrvHvzMVeF1sUDiILzlXgZf46k6lVFM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwMDQvMTU5Mjk5/ODQ5Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Cinematic Sagas http://www.asifydk.com serial AsIfYDK A nerd named Chris introduces Beth to the world of the MCU, one movie at a time. Movies will be viewed in chronological rather than release order so come along for a new twist on a popular ride every other week. A nerd named Chris introduces Beth to the world of the MCU, one movie at a time. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series Chris Simerman No Yes Welcome to Saga of the Stones Welcome to Saga of the Stones trailer 85ac0af5-91c7-48bc-a5b6-53078a6206b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f48a137a We say hi and tell you the plan!  This drops with Captain America and Captain Marvel then episodes release every other week.  Come along to see how someone with no experience with the MCU reacts not only to the movies but to the overarching story when the movies are watched in chronological order instead of release order.

]]> We say hi and tell you the plan!  This drops with Captain America and Captain Marvel then episodes release every other week.  Come along to see how someone with no experience with the MCU reacts not only to the movies but to the overarching story when the movies are watched in chronological order instead of release order.

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:15:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 352 The one where we say hi and Beth starts to realize how deep she has gotten in. The one where we say hi and Beth starts to realize how deep she has gotten in. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series Yes Captain America 1 1 Captain America full aa4dd199-80a6-47fa-bda3-caa855afe5f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c89f04f Captain America - The First Avenger, was a little misnamed when it released in 2011, but this time around, he is the first.  Beth is surprised, and Chris points out the issue of physics...that may come up later!  (don't tell her) We each have interesting opinions (I think) and Beth's perspective as brand new is fresh and fun!  Don't miss out on this and Captain Marvel which is also out today!

]]> Captain America - The First Avenger, was a little misnamed when it released in 2011, but this time around, he is the first.  Beth is surprised, and Chris points out the issue of physics...that may come up later!  (don't tell her) We each have interesting opinions (I think) and Beth's perspective as brand new is fresh and fun!  Don't miss out on this and Captain Marvel which is also out today!

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2001 Where Beth is surprised and glimpses the nerdy surface planned for the podcast Where Beth is surprised and glimpses the nerdy surface planned for the podcast MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series Yes Captain Marvel 2 2 Captain Marvel full 7702f4db-432b-4df8-a157-feb7794202be https://share.transistor.fm/s/28c8b148 We jump almost to the end of the release order for the second installment.  Eight years later yet only a moment for us, Beth really meets Fury and almost doesn't recognize.  The universe is for sure bigger than imagined with this move, and it creates a very interesting contrast to Captain America while continuing to move us forward in the MCU.  Beth is coming out of her shell and settling into this crazy idea, but don't worry, she hasn't lost an inch of snark!

]]> We jump almost to the end of the release order for the second installment.  Eight years later yet only a moment for us, Beth really meets Fury and almost doesn't recognize.  The universe is for sure bigger than imagined with this move, and it creates a very interesting contrast to Captain America while continuing to move us forward in the MCU.  Beth is coming out of her shell and settling into this crazy idea, but don't worry, she hasn't lost an inch of snark!

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2275 Where Beth discovers that there are "chick" heroes and kind of likes it. Where Beth discovers that there are "chick" heroes and kind of likes it. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series Yes Iron Man 3 3 Iron Man full bda09bff-b0f7-4b0a-9748-653e96ab752a https://share.transistor.fm/s/98058f92 ***Attention***  Some audio issues were discovered in the editing process so forgive the lesser quality.

In this Episode, we pull the rose-colored glasses off and compare Iron Man to the Captains and realize that it comes up short.  Chris is surprised and Beth is disappointed.  But despite all her rage Chris does manage to bring perspective to the episode and Beth gets even more opinionated.  And regardless of how the movie compares, we have Iron Man and RDJ to thank for launching the MCU and thus for giving us content for our Podcast.  Come along on our ride!

]]> ***Attention***  Some audio issues were discovered in the editing process so forgive the lesser quality.

In this Episode, we pull the rose-colored glasses off and compare Iron Man to the Captains and realize that it comes up short.  Chris is surprised and Beth is disappointed.  But despite all her rage Chris does manage to bring perspective to the episode and Beth gets even more opinionated.  And regardless of how the movie compares, we have Iron Man and RDJ to thank for launching the MCU and thus for giving us content for our Podcast.  Come along on our ride!

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2421 Where Beth finally gets to the beginning and has opinions Where Beth finally gets to the beginning and has opinions MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Iron Man (Part Deux) 4 4 Iron Man (Part Deux) full 89f820a7-9318-4da0-bacb-d40cf57e36ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/897b9bad This week we are watching Iron Man 2, similar to Iron Man 1 but in many ways better.  If you haven't seen it in a while stop right there and go back and watch it (or don't, whatever).  The things that bother Beth are surprising, and the things that bother Chris are just the repeats.  Much like Iron Man 2 this is an overall better episode, but some people will prefer the originality and discovery of the first one.

]]> This week we are watching Iron Man 2, similar to Iron Man 1 but in many ways better.  If you haven't seen it in a while stop right there and go back and watch it (or don't, whatever).  The things that bother Beth are surprising, and the things that bother Chris are just the repeats.  Much like Iron Man 2 this is an overall better episode, but some people will prefer the originality and discovery of the first one.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2139 Where Beth discovers the "superhero" pose and questions all the wrong things. Where Beth discovers the "superhero" pose and questions all the wrong things. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No The Incredible Hulk 5 5 The Incredible Hulk full c11888cc-ee6e-420c-97c7-20e9657a6316 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ade3e05d This time we watched the much-maligned Incredible Hulk!  Chris loved it as you might have expected but Beth goes on a journey of discovery that is very fun.  We diverge into some...NSFW territory but it's short and come on, who hasn't thought of it!  Overall not a bad addition to Beth's growing Nerd Knowledge...SHE WILL BE ASSIMILATED.

]]> This time we watched the much-maligned Incredible Hulk!  Chris loved it as you might have expected but Beth goes on a journey of discovery that is very fun.  We diverge into some...NSFW territory but it's short and come on, who hasn't thought of it!  Overall not a bad addition to Beth's growing Nerd Knowledge...SHE WILL BE ASSIMILATED.

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3152 Where Beth goes on a rollercoaster ride and gets some of what she feared. Where Beth goes on a rollercoaster ride and gets some of what she feared. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series Yes Thor 6 6 Thor full 8e5e1840-4de9-4bc5-91e2-39aea5544570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/421f4f77 This is and always will be, at the bottom of the MCU pile.  Nevertheless, we had fun talking about its failures and the few bright spots.  Beth, as usual, is completely wrong about one thing, and Chris goes full circle on some opinions...at least admitting there is more story that could explain some failings.  However, THIS movie does not explore those enough to justify it so come with us on a fun journey and enjoy the new bit!!!

]]> This is and always will be, at the bottom of the MCU pile.  Nevertheless, we had fun talking about its failures and the few bright spots.  Beth, as usual, is completely wrong about one thing, and Chris goes full circle on some opinions...at least admitting there is more story that could explain some failings.  However, THIS movie does not explore those enough to justify it so come with us on a fun journey and enjoy the new bit!!!

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2363 Where Beth and Chris pretty much agree about the movie and its overall impact...and we discover too many consonants. Where Beth and Chris pretty much agree about the movie and its overall impact...and we discover too many consonants. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Avengers (ASSEMBLE) 7 7 Avengers (ASSEMBLE) full 20383b6a-371c-49b6-b6c6-3c6272c78dd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29e0f312 **NOTE** Not quite sure what happened but lots of tech difficulties with this one.  The worst is some sort of after processing artifact from about the 8-14 minute mark, where Chris' audio seems to have just gone away.  I will try and come back and fix this if possible, just be forewarned.

Beth sees the culmination of everything before now.  We rate the movies, Chris talks waaaay too much and Beth remembers things!  Overall it was a much better experience than the audio will make it seem but hopefully, this is the last one with such major issues.  Thank you for sticking around!

]]> **NOTE** Not quite sure what happened but lots of tech difficulties with this one.  The worst is some sort of after processing artifact from about the 8-14 minute mark, where Chris' audio seems to have just gone away.  I will try and come back and fix this if possible, just be forewarned.

Beth sees the culmination of everything before now.  We rate the movies, Chris talks waaaay too much and Beth remembers things!  Overall it was a much better experience than the audio will make it seem but hopefully, this is the last one with such major issues.  Thank you for sticking around!

]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 4957 Where Beth has backup against Chris and enjoys a movie Where Beth has backup against Chris and enjoys a movie MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Guardians of the Galaxy 8 8 Guardians of the Galaxy full fa99cd05-f384-44de-ae1e-642bcc9ce46c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6b48d5a We are past the audio issues (please gods above say it is true)!!!!  This episode introduces Beth to Phase 2 and oh boy is she in for a ride.  We quickly learn that making this tweak to the listening schedule was an excellent choice and introduce a slightly new format.  If you like it, write in!  If you don't, write in!  Beth is dying to hear from you!  Also, be on the lookout for some bonus content coming your way soon!

]]> We are past the audio issues (please gods above say it is true)!!!!  This episode introduces Beth to Phase 2 and oh boy is she in for a ride.  We quickly learn that making this tweak to the listening schedule was an excellent choice and introduce a slightly new format.  If you like it, write in!  If you don't, write in!  Beth is dying to hear from you!  Also, be on the lookout for some bonus content coming your way soon!

]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3399 Where Beth surprises us all and the tables turn. Where Beth surprises us all and the tables turn. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No 3 Iron 3 Man 9 9 3 Iron 3 Man full 1ab440ad-b837-490d-8392-2822da8d3592 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3064c49 Warning, somehow the gain got turned way down for the first 9 minutes on Beth's mic, but we caught it and things smooth out.  

We have been on quite the roller coaster with Iron Man and it all ends here (at least for the solo movies).  Very few people rate this well, but Beth and Chris both enjoy a lot of it especially in comparison to the first Iron Man.  It tells a good story, grows a character and is generally a fun ride.  Much like this episode!  So come along to this world of nerdage and discover your own inner nerd...you won't be alone!

]]> Warning, somehow the gain got turned way down for the first 9 minutes on Beth's mic, but we caught it and things smooth out.  

We have been on quite the roller coaster with Iron Man and it all ends here (at least for the solo movies).  Very few people rate this well, but Beth and Chris both enjoy a lot of it especially in comparison to the first Iron Man.  It tells a good story, grows a character and is generally a fun ride.  Much like this episode!  So come along to this world of nerdage and discover your own inner nerd...you won't be alone!

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2503 Where Beth sees the real Iron Man and finds it's not that bad. Where Beth sees the real Iron Man and finds it's not that bad. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Thor: The Dark World 10 10 Thor: The Dark World full 8060907f-9c3f-402e-ade7-9857281ecea4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c113d10 Welcome back to Asgard Listeners!  You always knew we had to go back, and maybe you were dreading the return after the first Thor.  We sure were.  This movie garners a lot of hate and it isn't all undeserved but overall it is a fun ride compared to the first Thor (go ahead and @ me if you want @AsIfYDK).  Join us for that hard-hitting and deep cutting meta-analysis you have come to expect!

]]> Welcome back to Asgard Listeners!  You always knew we had to go back, and maybe you were dreading the return after the first Thor.  We sure were.  This movie garners a lot of hate and it isn't all undeserved but overall it is a fun ride compared to the first Thor (go ahead and @ me if you want @AsIfYDK).  Join us for that hard-hitting and deep cutting meta-analysis you have come to expect!

]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2310 Where Beth revisits an old favorite and she and Chris reminisce about better times of the past and future Where Beth revisits an old favorite and she and Chris reminisce about better times of the past and future MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Captain America: The Winter Soldier 11 11 Captain America: The Winter Soldier full 9ea2dcad-409a-45cd-8a31-a6ab76518370 https://share.transistor.fm/s/554792d3 This is the one we have been waiting for, or at least Chris has.  Possibly, his favorite movie of the entire MCU and it was a nail biter going in as Beth's enjoyment has been a little hard to predict.  However, we have made it out the other side and the show will continue next time with Guardians 2 and then our next team-up video!  And then...have we got a surprise in store for you!

]]> This is the one we have been waiting for, or at least Chris has.  Possibly, his favorite movie of the entire MCU and it was a nail biter going in as Beth's enjoyment has been a little hard to predict.  However, we have made it out the other side and the show will continue next time with Guardians 2 and then our next team-up video!  And then...have we got a surprise in store for you!

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2564 Where Beth is so affected by an episode she squeals. Where Beth is so affected by an episode she squeals. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Guardians of the Galaxy vol.2 12 12 Guardians of the Galaxy vol.2 full d591dd9e-1ecb-416a-b60a-c7be92a7e8fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/19502cf7 We return to space to see how the guardians are doing before the next big earthbound showdown.  We laughed, we cried, we had overall a good time so come check it out and then please for the love of Mike someone send in an email for Beth so she will shut up about it!

]]> We return to space to see how the guardians are doing before the next big earthbound showdown.  We laughed, we cried, we had overall a good time so come check it out and then please for the love of Mike someone send in an email for Beth so she will shut up about it!

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2547 Where Beth revisits some old friends and learns some hard truths. Where Beth revisits some old friends and learns some hard truths. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Avengers: Age of Ultron 13 13 Avengers: Age of Ultron full 4ee49e1b-fbbf-4c0e-acdb-c4ed1b49b247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95ee183a "If you get killed, walk it off."

We have finally arrived!  The second team-up movie has come and gone, but we are still standing.  Amidst this trying time with the coronavirus and all the shutdowns it has been great to continue to see these movies with Beth and share them with you.  Beth was very tired in this episode which means there was a lot of digression content that just was not appropriate so hopefully nothing is too jarring.  Overall this movie gets a bad rep and I don't think it is deserved.  Come along to check out the various moments and hear the upcoming April Special! 

]]> "If you get killed, walk it off."

We have finally arrived!  The second team-up movie has come and gone, but we are still standing.  Amidst this trying time with the coronavirus and all the shutdowns it has been great to continue to see these movies with Beth and share them with you.  Beth was very tired in this episode which means there was a lot of digression content that just was not appropriate so hopefully nothing is too jarring.  Overall this movie gets a bad rep and I don't think it is deserved.  Come along to check out the various moments and hear the upcoming April Special! 

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3993 Where beth does the norm by breaking with the norm and Chris has mic distance issues. Where beth does the norm by breaking with the norm and Chris has mic distance issues. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Spider-Man (Maguire) 14 14 Spider-Man (Maguire) full d5d19902-65c2-471f-a533-f0ce27008a41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0b0bb14 We continue on our superhero journey and sidestep a little to explore some of the spiderman movies.  All April we will diverge from our regular MCU movies to check out the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movies.  Don't worry we are going back, but as Spider-Man is the best and it's Chris' Birthday Month you will deal with it!  It turned out to be a lot of fun and Beth loved all of it (no matter what she says!)  I'm also using this as an opportunity to try some new things with our 'next time' section and some new music.  Finally, I would love for you all to leave reviews if you can!  I try not to shill for them much, but it would really help us be seen while so many people are at home anyway so take a couple seconds and do that for me please!  If you do and you email me about it (saga@AsIfYDK.com) there will be a special treat!

Music in this episode!

Comic Hero by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3532-comic-hero
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4311-run-amok
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> We continue on our superhero journey and sidestep a little to explore some of the spiderman movies.  All April we will diverge from our regular MCU movies to check out the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movies.  Don't worry we are going back, but as Spider-Man is the best and it's Chris' Birthday Month you will deal with it!  It turned out to be a lot of fun and Beth loved all of it (no matter what she says!)  I'm also using this as an opportunity to try some new things with our 'next time' section and some new music.  Finally, I would love for you all to leave reviews if you can!  I try not to shill for them much, but it would really help us be seen while so many people are at home anyway so take a couple seconds and do that for me please!  If you do and you email me about it (saga@AsIfYDK.com) there will be a special treat!

Music in this episode!

Comic Hero by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3532-comic-hero
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4311-run-amok
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2584 Where beth finally meets Chris' favorite superhero Where beth finally meets Chris' favorite superhero MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Spider-Man 2: Too Spider, Too Man 15 15 Spider-Man 2: Too Spider, Too Man full fd502ffe-bd48-46f6-a12b-9e6fe9112c33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ea4c74c This is a fairly straight forward one which is sort of odd for us.  I'd be worried about the audience being bored if Beth wasn't super tired and loopy, we all know those episodes are the best.  But that means there just isn't much info for this space.  On more Maguire movie then ONTO LASAGNA!

Since we saved some time in the description please go rate us and shoot me an email when you do!  Saga@AsIfYDK.com


Music in this Episode
"Comic Hero" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Times" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> This is a fairly straight forward one which is sort of odd for us.  I'd be worried about the audience being bored if Beth wasn't super tired and loopy, we all know those episodes are the best.  But that means there just isn't much info for this space.  On more Maguire movie then ONTO LASAGNA!

Since we saved some time in the description please go rate us and shoot me an email when you do!  Saga@AsIfYDK.com


Music in this Episode
"Comic Hero" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Times" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2263 Where Beth slowly spirals down the drain of madness and we all are swept up in her insanity! Also, there's a spider-man movie I think. Where Beth slowly spirals down the drain of madness and we all are swept up in her insanity! Also, there's a spider-man movie I think. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Spider-Man 3: Triangle of Confusion 16 16 Spider-Man 3: Triangle of Confusion full 782cd5b7-6ce2-47e2-986d-659180b3c84b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bd2734b And now we come to the end of the Maguire movies.  And because of what they did, I am glad to be moving on.  Tobey, you were my first but you weren't my best.  Beth and I spend much of the review wondering why they thought putting all this into one movie was considered a good idea and lament the waste of some actually great ideas.  And we see really what sets the MCU apart here as there is a lot of stuff introduced but not set up or paid off well.

Next, we will continue with spiderman releases so Beth and I can replenish our recordings.  Hope everyone is staying healthy!

Comic Hero by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3532-comic-hero
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> And now we come to the end of the Maguire movies.  And because of what they did, I am glad to be moving on.  Tobey, you were my first but you weren't my best.  Beth and I spend much of the review wondering why they thought putting all this into one movie was considered a good idea and lament the waste of some actually great ideas.  And we see really what sets the MCU apart here as there is a lot of stuff introduced but not set up or paid off well.

Next, we will continue with spiderman releases so Beth and I can replenish our recordings.  Hope everyone is staying healthy!

Comic Hero by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3532-comic-hero
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2384 Where Beth gets tangled in all the thwipps and thwangs and Chris wishes for at least three different might have beens. Where Beth gets tangled in all the thwipps and thwangs and Chris wishes for at least three different might have beens. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Amazing Spider-man 17 17 Amazing Spider-man full 36e5097b-6eb7-4ba7-9b80-e09d82f55d6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e72269df We have made it to that lasagna loving, Monday hating, dog abusing........oops wrong one.  The Garfield era, though short-lived was a lot of fun in my opinion and since I write up these blurbs you will deal with my opinion!  Beth and I come away mostly liking this one.  It does something better and some worse but this is still pre-MCU when a mediocre superhero movie was the norm!  The biggest take away is near the end....chant with me oh masses, "One of us, one of us one of us....."

Comic Hero by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3532-comic-hero
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> We have made it to that lasagna loving, Monday hating, dog abusing........oops wrong one.  The Garfield era, though short-lived was a lot of fun in my opinion and since I write up these blurbs you will deal with my opinion!  Beth and I come away mostly liking this one.  It does something better and some worse but this is still pre-MCU when a mediocre superhero movie was the norm!  The biggest take away is near the end....chant with me oh masses, "One of us, one of us one of us....."

Comic Hero by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3532-comic-hero
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3049 Where Beth fights off a deadly mic attack all episode and they both agree on the big dick of the movie Where Beth fights off a deadly mic attack all episode and they both agree on the big dick of the movie MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Amazing Spider-Man Too! 18 18 Amazing Spider-Man Too! full feffd8c8-02c4-46d4-96c5-88c932f58b7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0c6d03d Much like Spider-man 3, they just tried to cram too much in...but thankfully this marks the end of lesser quality spider-men for the foreseeable future!  

]]> Much like Spider-man 3, they just tried to cram too much in...but thankfully this marks the end of lesser quality spider-men for the foreseeable future!  

]]> Wed, 27 May 2020 07:30:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2592 Where Beth is fully on board and Chris and Beth agree on something. Where Beth is fully on board and Chris and Beth agree on something. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Into the Spiderverse 19 19 Into the Spiderverse full 80b1f833-2d03-42b3-9deb-ae0c5b708fce https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2779180 Here it is!  This movie is the entire reason we began this sidetrack and honestly, it has been a fun ride!  Spiderverse is one of my all-time favorite movies and it is don't with such detail and love I can only think of one thing that did it better, but in some ways Spiderverse is incomparable...have I given away how I feel about this movie too much?  Well we have a gues so come get their opinions!

]]> Here it is!  This movie is the entire reason we began this sidetrack and honestly, it has been a fun ride!  Spiderverse is one of my all-time favorite movies and it is don't with such detail and love I can only think of one thing that did it better, but in some ways Spiderverse is incomparable...have I given away how I feel about this movie too much?  Well we have a gues so come get their opinions!

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2951 Where Bethreaches the end of the side quest and introduces us to a new NPC Where Bethreaches the end of the side quest and introduces us to a new NPC MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Ant-man 20 20 Ant-man full e056de0b-cfad-4b07-8f8e-92ef1cfcb286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7404acee We Return to the MCU at last with Ant-man and the end of it all is in sight!  This movie is a lot of fun and we had a blast going through it.  Not a ton to say so stay safe and enjoy the episode!

]]> We Return to the MCU at last with Ant-man and the end of it all is in sight!  This movie is a lot of fun and we had a blast going through it.  Not a ton to say so stay safe and enjoy the episode!

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2584 Where Beth enjoys herself against all odds and successfully navigates remote recording Where Beth enjoys herself against all odds and successfully navigates remote recording MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Captain America: Civil War 21 21 Captain America: Civil War full abb00b96-0c43-4dc1-ad06-2f94fb1a9128 https://share.transistor.fm/s/097427a1 We have hit quite possibly my favorite movie in all of the MCU.  I love me some Spider-man, no doubt, but this movie does everything right.  But not even my rose-tinted glasses can save me from the egregious Nerd Physics violations!  

]]> We have hit quite possibly my favorite movie in all of the MCU.  I love me some Spider-man, no doubt, but this movie does everything right.  But not even my rose-tinted glasses can save me from the egregious Nerd Physics violations!  

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:43:34 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2711 Where Beth feels just a bit of what Chirs has this entire time. Where Beth feels just a bit of what Chirs has this entire time. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Black Panther 22 22 Black Panther full 10b39f10-a202-4a8f-acc7-32cff50a6f99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50c6f346 Black Panther was a very divisive movie when it came out and I finally was able to pin down why I didn't love it as much as I felt I should.  It was a triumph no matter what and I hope they keep going!

]]> Black Panther was a very divisive movie when it came out and I finally was able to pin down why I didn't love it as much as I felt I should.  It was a triumph no matter what and I hope they keep going!

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:31:52 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3233 Where Beth is left confused and struggling for words. Chris finally finds words after decades of silence and contemplation. Where Beth is left confused and struggling for words. Chris finally finds words after decades of silence and contemplation. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Spider-Man: Homecoming 23 23 Spider-Man: Homecoming full ac356e2a-61ad-4024-9791-478a5993d1ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/3306b22f We have reached Spider-man in the MCU, and only two months later than planned.  Beth's reaction was a bit surprising though her responses continue to get better as her metamorphosis into full nerd continues.  It's a lot of fun for both of us and the end looms.  Insider secret, we only have a few more MCU movies to record!  then it's on to a new franchise!

]]> We have reached Spider-man in the MCU, and only two months later than planned.  Beth's reaction was a bit surprising though her responses continue to get better as her metamorphosis into full nerd continues.  It's a lot of fun for both of us and the end looms.  Insider secret, we only have a few more MCU movies to record!  then it's on to a new franchise!

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:34:22 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3345 Where Beth realizes that she doesn't have control over the podcast or her transformation! Where Beth realizes that she doesn't have control over the podcast or her transformation! MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Doctor Strange 24 24 Doctor Strange full 52b9cd56-1a2b-4326-9eca-d5c03d0a07ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/73ae095e Apologies for the missed update!  MY computer crapped out on me and a replacement or repair took forever!  To make up for it I plan to release back to back episodes of the final three MCU infinity saga!  We are back on schedule though with Doctor Strange, a pretty great movie all around!  Check out our mostly positive comments and find out how this movie rates!

]]> Apologies for the missed update!  MY computer crapped out on me and a replacement or repair took forever!  To make up for it I plan to release back to back episodes of the final three MCU infinity saga!  We are back on schedule though with Doctor Strange, a pretty great movie all around!  Check out our mostly positive comments and find out how this movie rates!

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:53:37 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2572 Where Beth is strange! Where Beth is strange! MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Thor Ragnarok 25 25 Thor Ragnarok full 5948ed3b-bace-49c0-b973-7bb5e90756fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cab75d4 I had been super hopeful that this would redeem this character to Beth, but unfortunately, we caught her on a bad day.  That and it being fireworks day means this is an odd episode all things considered.  We are nearing the end and also one year, so The final three episodes will only have a week gap between them, and then we will do a wrap up to this first "season" of the show.  If you would like to send in questions or comments or get reviews read on-air and be part of the last bit of the first season of Cinematic Sagas please do so ASAP. 

]]> I had been super hopeful that this would redeem this character to Beth, but unfortunately, we caught her on a bad day.  That and it being fireworks day means this is an odd episode all things considered.  We are nearing the end and also one year, so The final three episodes will only have a week gap between them, and then we will do a wrap up to this first "season" of the show.  If you would like to send in questions or comments or get reviews read on-air and be part of the last bit of the first season of Cinematic Sagas please do so ASAP. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:01:59 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 2596 Where Beth has a super controversial opinion but it's not really her fault, and Chris forgets what happens on a certain day. Where Beth has a super controversial opinion but it's not really her fault, and Chris forgets what happens on a certain day. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Ant-Man & the Wasp 26 26 Ant-Man & the Wasp full 255d5302-f0ad-49d0-a498-88686cb1712b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a39be732 Some say sequels are never as good as the original, and we test that a bit with this movie.  In some ways it surpasses the original, in some ways it doesn't.  Overall it's a fun ride and there was minimal editing needed to make this presentable which was very nice!  Enjoy!

]]> Some say sequels are never as good as the original, and we test that a bit with this movie.  In some ways it surpasses the original, in some ways it doesn't.  Overall it's a fun ride and there was minimal editing needed to make this presentable which was very nice!  Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:01:07 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3771 Where Beth just goes with it and Chris is the one pointing out silly little inconsistencies. Where Beth just goes with it and Chris is the one pointing out silly little inconsistencies. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Avengers Infinity War 27 27 Avengers Infinity War full 07d352fc-738c-4a22-b128-82a1debb57e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d4462d2 Sorry it's late folks!  But here it is, the beginning of the end.  We talk about the ingenious use of the stones...as well as the idiotic....the sheer amount of stuff packed into this movie that never feels long, and the overall amazing package they deliver to us!  Come along for the final ride!

]]> Sorry it's late folks!  But here it is, the beginning of the end.  We talk about the ingenious use of the stones...as well as the idiotic....the sheer amount of stuff packed into this movie that never feels long, and the overall amazing package they deliver to us!  Come along for the final ride!

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:06:02 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 5202 Where Beth loses her words for a bit and Chris cannot stay calm! Where Beth loses her words for a bit and Chris cannot stay calm! MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Avengers: Endgame 28 28 Avengers: Endgame full 89d1bb1e-07ad-499e-9147-b7cfae82aac0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6d46eac We are just one final episode away from finishing the MCU movies.  It won't be the exact ending of our Saga together though.  We have a wrap-up episode planned and then some interstitial episodes before our next 'season' begins.  Stick around to find out what we will be covering!

]]> We are just one final episode away from finishing the MCU movies.  It won't be the exact ending of our Saga together though.  We have a wrap-up episode planned and then some interstitial episodes before our next 'season' begins.  Stick around to find out what we will be covering!

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3950 Where Beth is flabbergasted and Chris talks a lot...but Beth mostly agrees. Where Beth is flabbergasted and Chris talks a lot...but Beth mostly agrees. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No Spiderman: Far From Home 29 29 Spiderman: Far From Home full c2cf02ff-b2d0-4a5c-9ce8-279e986c4b1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/78c2c4da The Penultimate review episode.  We only have the wrap-up and the vignettes left before we move onto the next series!  We've enjoyed the ride thus far and are looking forward to continuing it!  See you on the flippy-dip!

]]> The Penultimate review episode.  We only have the wrap-up and the vignettes left before we move onto the next series!  We've enjoyed the ride thus far and are looking forward to continuing it!  See you on the flippy-dip!

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 AsIfYDK AsIfYDK 3090 Where Beth has to be convinced she has the opinion she does and Chris has an excellent idea 28 movies too late. Where Beth has to be convinced she has the opinion she does and Chris has an excellent idea 28 movies too late. MCU, Marvel, Review, Superheros, Avengers, Movies, New, Series No