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4 days ago

Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special (329)

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. Featuring Craig 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 Network Show Notes TV Reviews Craig’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 1 Movie Reviews Craig’s review of Star Trek: BeyondCraig’s review of Star Trek: Section 31 Podcasts Star 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 1 Music Captain_Meatshield’s cover of the “First Contact” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation“ 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. 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
30 Aug

August 2026 News Round-Up (328)

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. Featuring Craig 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 Radio Show Notes Movie Reviews Craig'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 Strings Podcasts Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailers The Thomas Crown AffairVerityPrimetimeJumanji: Open WorldWildwoodYour Mother Your Mother Your MotherViolent Night 2Ahsoka season 2VisionQuestAvengers: Doomsday News X-Men castGhost Rider announcedJimmy Olsen TV series greenlitOther D23 announcementsDan Stevens cast as RoboCop in Prime seriesParadox Inc Misc The in universe press release for The People vs. Gorilla GroddThe X-Men casting reveal video 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. 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
9 Aug

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (327)

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. Featuring Craig 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 Radio Show Notes TV Reviews Craig’s reviews of WandaVisionCraig’s reviews of Moon KnightCraig’s reviews of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Movie Reviews Craig'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* Misc The referenced behind the scenes video of the wedding sceneTom Holland talking about a succession planThe referenced John Oliver podcastIzaak's novel Music Niall Stenson’s cover of the “Spider-Man: Homecoming fanfare”. the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" 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. 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
2 Aug

July 2026 News Round-Up (326)

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. Featuring Craig 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 SoundCloud Show Notes TV Reviews Craig's reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 Movie Reviews Craig'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 City Podcasts SupergirlShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverThe Fantastic Four: First StepsThe FlashDungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesAndor season 1Andor season 2Alien: Romulus Trailers Other 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: Doomsday News Marvel 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 Amazon Misc Tom Cruise eating popcornZach Cregger breaks down first Resident Evil trailer 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. 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
17 Jul

Spider-Man '94: Daredevil Team-Up (325)

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. Featuring Craig 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 Notes Movie Reviews Craig’s review of Spider-Man: No Way Home Podcasts Craig’s interview with John Semper Jr.Spider-Man: No Way HomeStar Trek Into Darkness Misc Craig’s Top 12 episodes of Spider-Man ’94 Music Niall Stenson's cover of the "Spider-Man '94 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. 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
15 Jul

Supergirl (324)

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. Featuring Craig 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 Notes TV Reviews Craig's reviews of SupergirlCraig's reviews of Superman & Lois season 4 Movie Reviews Craig'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 Materialists Podcasts SupermanSuperman & 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 2Bumblebee Misc The referenced Hollywood Reporter articleEveryone is Beautiful and No One is HornyMilly Alcock drunk at the Golden Globes Music Charlie 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
5 Jul

June 2026 News Round-Up (323)

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. Featuring Craig 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 Notes TV reviews Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 Movie Reviews Craig'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 Pan Podcasts Spider-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 2 Trailers OnslaughtWhalefallThe 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 4 News Avengers: 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 cancelled Misc The referenced Eddy Burback routineTaika Waititi commenting on Thor: Love and Thunder special effects Music Niall Stenson’s cover of the “Marvel music”, The “Spider-Man: Homecoming 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. 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
24 Jun

Spider-Man '94 - The Mutation Saga (322)

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. Featuring Craig 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 Notes Craig's interview with John Semper Jr.Craig's Top 12 episodes of Spider-Man '94 Music Niall Stenson's cover of the "Spider-Man '94 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. 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

Gathering around a virtual campfire talking about what we love

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Kneel Before Blog
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