Episodes

  • Episode 64: FULL breakdown of BATMAN (1989)

    Episode 64: FULL breakdown of BATMAN (1989)
    Sep 13 2025
    This week, P-Saps dive into Tim Burton’s BATMAN (1989). We revisit the movie’s cultural earthquake—how it reshaped the superhero genre, influenced blockbuster marketing, and gave us a darker Gotham than audiences had ever seen. We unpack Michael Keaton’s unlikely casting and why it works, Jack Nicholson’s show-stealing Joker, Danny Elfman’s now-iconic score, and the film’s role in paving the way for modern superhero epics. Along the way, we share personal memories of first encounters with the movie, highlight its strengths and quirks, and reflect on how Burton’s gothic style still stands apart decades later. This is by far the longest, most thorough breakdown discussion we've ever done. This is an extended edition with very few edits.... the final YouTube edit will likely be considerably shorter. Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    2 hrs and 33 mins
  • Episode 63: FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Review

    Episode 63: FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Review
    Aug 28 2025
    Here's our review of FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Brendan LOVED it immediately, while Chad had to chew on it for awhile... but we're pretty much in full agreement about this one: it's pretty damn great. SPOILERS ABOUND... so proceed with caution. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1pXIVbAJ80U Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 62: Full breakdown of SUPERMAN RETURNS

    Episode 62: Full breakdown of SUPERMAN RETURNS
    Aug 19 2025
    We are currently on a brief hiatus as Chad is on tour with his band, Blaggards... so in the meantime we're putting out this audio-only version of our long-awaited SUPERMAN RETURNS breakdown. The final YouTube edit will likely wind up being somewhat shorter. ENJOY, P-Saps! Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • Episode 61: SUPERMAN: Our FULL Review

    Episode 61: SUPERMAN: Our FULL Review
    Jul 24 2025
    Here's our FULL review of James Gunn's SUPERMAN, starting with a non-spoiler segment. FULL SPOILERS start at 15:15. Watch on YouTube: Non-Spoiler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqA1mtbsh-s Spoiler Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymXSlCxH1qk&t=63s Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 60: The Day Superman Kissed the World (with CHRISTOPHER JONES)

    Episode 60: The Day Superman Kissed the World (with CHRISTOPHER JONES)
    Jun 27 2025
    Prodigious Saps No. 60: "The Day Superman Kissed the World" Our friend DC comics artist CHRISTOPHER JONES (perhaps most famous for his work on Young Justice) joins us again for a GREAT conversation about the upcoming SUPERMAN and James Gunn's vision for the DCU. We talk about all the stuff we're excited for, take some wild guesses at what's coming next, take a look back at past SUPERMAN films and tv shows, and geek out about stuff we'd love to see in the new DCU. CHRISTOPHER JONES is perhaps most well-know for his work on YOUNG JUSTICE, but he's also done BATMAN STRIKES!, AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES, and DOCTOR WHO, among many, many other titles. https://blog.christopherjonesart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisjonesart https://bsky.app/profile/christopherjonesart.com Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • FULL breakdown of SUPERMAN trailer

    FULL breakdown of SUPERMAN trailer
    May 19 2025
    Here's our breakdown of the first full-length SUPERMAN trailer with all kinds of nerdy theories about everything we've seen so far. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/po8akuYitHc Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • THUNDERBOLTS review

    THUNDERBOLTS review
    May 10 2025
    Here is our review of Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS. ALSO: weird similarities to SUPERMAN IV and the post-credits scene BOMBSHELL. 00:00:00 — THUNDERBOLTS review 00:23:14 — Superman IV connection #1 00:25:12 — Superman IV connection #2 00:26:12 — "New Avengers" 00:27:05 — The big post-credits scene! There's a much longer version of this review on Patreon and Channel Memberships: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/thunderbolts-128323873 MEMBERS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjVHqAS7mTw Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    35 mins
  • Episode 59: We have FANTASTIC FOUR and SUPERMAN theories

    Episode 59: We have FANTASTIC FOUR and SUPERMAN theories
    Apr 27 2025
    Prodigious Saps No. 58: "Embrace Comics or Go Away" Here is our breakdown of the latest FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS trailer, plus more SUPERMAN speculation. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Faxo_2JnUuw 00:00:00 — Overview 00:03:03 — Why Fantastic Four is so important to MARVEL 00:05:16 — FF trailer breakdown and theories 00:36:05 — When did Hollywood get poisoned with "Comic Book Shame"? 00:40:30 — Metamorpho in SUPERMAN theory 00:43:17 — Why so many superhero characters in James Gunn's SUPERMAN? 00:46:55 — ELSEWORLDS Superman movie set in 1938? 00:48:59 — EARTH 2 in DCU? 00:51:03 — What SUPERMAN comic run would make a good movie? 00:55:19 — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Video Game) 00:57:04 — ANDOR Season 2 Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
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    59 mins