Brilliant But Lazy

Victims and Villains
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Josh and Allen decode the Marvel Cinematic Universe one film at a time and travel to other fandoms at the same time.

  1. Fantastic Four: First Steps | Episode #30

    08/16/2025

    Fantastic Four: First Steps | Episode #30

    Allen and Josh catch up on all the news out of San Diego Comic Con before jumping into their thoughts on Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    1h 23m

  2. 07/14/2025

    Superman | Episode #28

    Allen and Josh are back and talking about the first entry into the DCU, James Gunn's "Superman"! Hear the guys talk about their history with Superman, their thoughts on the film and the hope's for the future DC films! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    1h 1m

  3. 07/13/2025

    Captain America: Brave New World | Brilliant But Lazy #27

    Allen and Josh are back and talking about the latest Marvel trailers, teasing the studio's films later this year and sharing their thoughts on the latest cinematic entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe: "Captain America: Brave New World", starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford and Danny Ramirez. Hear them talk about Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, Red Hulk and much more!  If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    1h 14m
  4. Venom: The Last Dance | Episode #26

    10/29/2024

    Venom: The Last Dance | Episode #26

    Allen and Josh are back to talk about their experiences at this year's New York Comic Con and review "Venom: The Last Dance"! Hear what they thought of the film, the future of the Sony/Marvel Universe and if they found the film to be Brilliant or Lazy!I f you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    1h 24m
  5. Joker: Folie a Deux | Episode #25

    10/09/2024

    Joker: Folie a Deux | Episode #25

    Allen and Josh are back to talk about the DC Elseworlds film "Joker: Folie à Deux"! Hear what they thought of the film, the musical numbers and if they found the film to be Brilliant or Lazy! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    1h 3m

  6. 07/30/2024

    Deadpool & Wolverine | Episode #24

    LFG! The guys team up with Allen’s other podcast, You Have to Watch This, to talk all about the latest Marvel film Deadpool & Wolverine! Tune in hear what they thought of the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman team-up film SPOILER FREE for the first 30 minutes! PLUS hear all the latest news from San Diego Comic Con! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!  Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    2 hr
  7. X-Men Trilogy | Episode #23

    07/30/2024

    X-Men Trilogy | Episode #23

    Allen and Josh continue their re-watch through the Marvel Films by 20th Century Fox with the X-Men films from the early 2000's in the lead-up to Deadpool & Wolverine now in theaters. Listen as they talk about what works in the first 3 X-Men films and what doesn't hold up.  If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!  Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    1h 12m
  8. Daredevil & Elektra | Episode #22

    06/15/2024

    Daredevil & Elektra | Episode #22

    Allen and Josh kick off their re-watch through the Marvel Films by 20th Century Fox in the lead up to Deadpool & Wolverine hitting theaters in July. Enjoy this “almost-lost, audio only” episode as they dive in 2003’s Daredevil, starring Ben Affleck, and 2005’s Elektra, starring Jennifer Garner! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Brilliant But Lazy is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Media Music Group and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    53 min
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Josh and Allen decode the Marvel Cinematic Universe one film at a time and travel to other fandoms at the same time.

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  • Creator
    Victims and Villains
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Victims and Villains
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    Brilliant But Lazy