November 17, 2019
On this special episode Zac returns to join Ben and Jake for a long awaited discussion of the premiere episode of the first ever live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian! They begin with their spoiler free first impressions and read some listener feedback. Later they jump into "Chapter 1", breaking down various aspects of the Disney+ series, including its darker tone, its story, its characters, its music, and its surprises. They also debate what that big reveal at the end means for the show, and Star Wars as a whole. Furthermore, for #BBQWatch they analyze a darkly hilarious moment in the episode that (literally) serves up a classic Star Wars alien. Listen for all that and much more!
November 12, 2019
On this episode Ben and Jake anticipate the fast approaching release of Disney+ and all of the amazing content coming with it. To mark the occasion, the host a special impromptu “Top Five” segment, exploring the Top Five Most Anticipated Disney+ Content that the host and several loyal listeners and patrons are looking forward to. They discuss everything, from the massive backlog of Classic Disney content, to exciting new things like Lady And The Tramp, The World According To Jeff Goldblum, and the first ever live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian. Furthermore, they break down some of the latest and greatest news, including a new Apple TV+ series directed by Ben Stiller and the newly revealed(and rumored) cast of The Batman! Listen for all that and much more!
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November 9, 2019
On this episode Jake and Ben continue their countdown to Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise Of Skywalker with another Star Wars film discussion! This time they explore sixth episode in the Skywalker saga, Return Of The Jedi. They break down their favorite moments, characters, and lines and discuss everything from the biggest action beats to the most emotional scenes. The they also touch on the importance and impact Return Of The Jedi has made and how it changed the Star Wars saga forever. In addition, the guys also break down the brand new trailer for the first ever live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian. Listen for all that and more!
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November 2, 2019
On this episode Jake and Ben tackle the final chapter of the original X-Men film trilogy, discussing the 2013 film X-Men: The Last Stand! They break down all aspects of the film, from the amazingly good bits, to the outrageously bad. The discuss the film's biggest plot points, including the mutant cure, Jean Grey's downfall, and how those storylines work together in the film. The touch on the biggest moments, the surprising character losses, and the legacy The Last Stand leaves 13 years later. Plus, the talk about some of the latest Star Wars news, including a new comic cover that reveals brand new information about the mysterious Knights of Ren. Listen for all that and much more!
October 27, 2019
On this episode Zac returns to join Jake and Ben for a rousing discussion of the second X-men film X2: X-Men United! But first they dive into the newly released trailer for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, giving their thoughts on all of its stunning visuals, exciting reveals, and surprisingly emotional moments. Later they jump into X2, discussing the sequel and its thrilling twists and turns. From the amazing action set pieces, to the film's apt social commentary, they break it all down and more. Also, listen all the way to the end for a particularly cheesy edition of #BBQWatch. This is another X-traordinary episode!
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October 17, 2019
On this episode Jake and Ben take a look at the X-Men franchise and go all the way back o the beginning with a discussion on X-Men(2000). They share their favorite characters, moments and lines from the film that ushered in a new age of superhero films. The guys also examine exactly how this movie holds up when it's fast approaching its 20th anniversary. They also share their thoughts on the future of the X-Men and how they would like to see the characters handled when they are inevitably reintroduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Furthermore, they touch on some of the latest news, including the new trailer for Disney's Jungle Cruise, a possible release date(s) for the Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker trailer, and some new character reveals from the Arrowverse's upcoming Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Listen for all that and much more!
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October 6, 2019
At long last, Zac, Ben and Jake get together to discuss Stranger Things 3, the most recent season of the ever popular Netflix franchise! The trio take ample time to break down these new episodes, discussing their favorite characters, moments, and shocking reveals. They mourn the loss of several beloved characters and debate about whether or not one of them might still be alive. They also speculate about what the future holds for Stranger Things and how the characters will move on from the climactic events of the current season. Plus, should they just nuke Hawkins? The guys answer that question and others. Furthermore, they break down some of the biggest news as of late, including Spider-Man's return to the MCU, a new writer & director for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and Kevin Feige's foray into a Galaxy far, far away. You can listen for all that and much more!
September 25, 2019
On this episode Ben and Jake celebrate the successful raiding of Area 51! They share live reports from the battle zone, detail all of the amazing secrets revealed during the raid, and conduct the first ever extraterrestrial Podcast interview! Later they're briefly joined by Zac to share their thoughts on the newly released Jurassic World short film Battle At Big Rock. In addition they discuss some of the latest and greatest sci-fi news, including some Smallville actors that are headed to the Arrowverse's Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover, as well as the fully revealed cast of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. They also discuss the possibility of a second Star Wars Holiday Special and pitch their best ideas. Listen for all that ad much more!
September 4, 2019
On this episode Ben and Jake take some time out to recap everything that was recently revealed at Disney's D23 Expo! They share their thoughts on the massive Star Wars news, including a new teaser for The Rise Of Skywalker, a trailer for The Mandalorian, and the stunning announcement that Ewan McGregor is returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Switching gears to Marvel, they break down some of the big news from the Disney+ series The Falcon And The Winter Soldier and WandaVision, as well as the announcement of three new exciting series. Furthermore, they touch on what's coming up for Pixar and Walt Disney Animation, as well as some of the live-action films Disney is cooking up. Don't miss this episode!
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August 30, 2019
On this especially long, and exceptionally special episode of IPC, Zac, Jake and Ben present a brand new "Top Five" topic, this time asking the question: What are your top five favorite musical scores from films? They take time to read an assortment of incredible lists submitted by you, the listeners, and discuss them in detail. They also come across some unexpected choices that result in some outrageous tangents. Later on the hosts reveal their own lists, and provide a musical taste of each of their choices as they go. Furthermore, listen as Zac and Jake touch on some of the latest and greatest news topics, including the recent Disney/Sony standoff over Spider-Man, as well as confirmation about exactly how much music is in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. This is an episode you absolutely do not want to miss!
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August 18, 2019
n their newest endeavour into that Galaxy far, far away in the lead up to The Rise Of Skywalker, Zac, Ben and Jake revisit the film that started it all; Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. They share favorite moments, characters and memories of this classic blockbuster and touch on its impact on the world 42 years later. They also swap some fun facts about the film and its creation, blowing some minds in the process. They also take a look back at the unfortunate "Star Wars Vs Star Trek" debate to examine how each franchise is unique, and also influenced one another. Plus, Zac channels his inner Darth Vader, Ben goes into full conspiracy mode, and they all finish it off by revealing some new details about the #BBQWatch TV pilot they've been writing. Listen for all that and more.
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August 15, 2019
On this extremely special and long awaited episode of IPC, Zac, Ben and Jake come together to celebrate their 250th episode! The guys reveal their favorite memories from podcasting together over the many years and get feedback from listeners on their favorite IPC moments. They also reveal a set of trivia questions for audience members to answer and receive awesome prizes. Furthermore, they bring back their old favorite game "1-2-3" and play a few surprising rounds. And with the help of their friend and loyal patron Joey Mays, they present a special edition of #BBQWatch sponsored by May's Sandwich Shop. Later they take a moment to listen back to the first ever episode of IPC and react to their previous Podcasting work. Plus, good friend Shawn Geroux from Fandom City stops by for a chat. Listen for all this and much more!
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August 7, 2019
This time around Zac, Ben and Jake present another Top Five episode with a mountain of responses from you the listeners! On this one they discuss their "Top Five PBS Shows", listing off their favorite childhood TV programs that aired on the Public Broadcasting Service. Inspired by the new trailer for the Mister Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, the guys take to reminiscing about their favorite PBS shows, and, of course, reading all the audience submitted lists. They discuss a plethora of shows, including Shining Time Station, Reading Rainbow, Dragon Tales, Zaboomafoo, Bill Nye The Science Guy, and, of course, the much beloved series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. PBS fans will not want to miss listening to this one!
July 28, 2019
On this episode Zac, Ben and Jake discuss The Lion King... again! This time reviewing the newly released live-action(?) remake of the classic film. They break down their very complicated feelings about the new film and share what they think worked, as well as what didn't work about the Jon Favreau directed feature. They debate the quality of the fully CG environments and characters, as well as the cast, the music, and the various elements that were added or changed from the original 1994 version. In addition to that, they also take some time to dissect Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that was recently revealed at San Diego Comic, along with the new trailer for Star Trek: Picard. Listen for all of that and much more!
July 24, 2019
On this episode Zac, Ben and Jake revisit a childhood favorite in preparation for its recent live-action retelling. They discuss 1994's The Lion King, breaking down their favorite memories, moments, songs, lines and characters from this Disney animated masterpiece. From Simba's coming-of-age story to Timon and Pumbaa's hilarious antics, they cover it all, and attempt to discern if this film is truly "perfect". The guys also touch on some of the most recent news, including the new amazing/horrifying trailer for Cats. Listen for all that and much more!
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July 14, 2019
On this episode Zac and Ben are joined by longtime friend Jake Damon to discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home and make a special announcement about the future of IPC! The guys jump straight into SPOILERS from Far From Home, discussing the big reveals and surprises cameos. The also break down various elements of the film, including Peter Parker's continued story, the introduction of Mysterio, the (various) love stories, the action, the humor, and much more. They also reveal how they rank Far From Home with the rest of Spidey's feature film outings and speculate about what's next for the web head. And in the news they touch on the newly revealed Sith Trooper from Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. Listen for all that and much more!
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July 10, 2019
Continuing the countdown to The Rise Of Skywalker, Zac and Ben revisit the most recent installment in the Star Wars saga, Solo: A Star Wars Story. They discuss their thoughts on the film over a year after its release, breaking down their favorite moments, characters and more. They also touch on the #MakeSolo2Happen movement and debate about what they would like to see in a Solo sequel. Furthermore, the guys share their spoiler-free reactions to Spider-Man: Far From Home, discuss the newly released trailer for Rian Johnson's Knives Out, as well as the news that Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom's J. A. Bayona will direct the pilot episode of the upcoming Lord Of The Rings prequel series. Listen for all that and much more!
June 30, 2019
This time around Zac and Ben return one of their favorite franchises to discuss the latest Disney/Pixar sequel Toy Story 4. They break down their complicated feelings about the film, its emotional moments, its hilarious jokes, and just how many times did they cry? They also explore the potential future of the franchise and if Toy Story 4 turned out to be a worthy sequel to the much beloved original trilogy. Furthermore, they touch on the recently revealed news concerning Paul Rudd's casting in the next Ghostbusters film, among other reveals. Listen for all that and much more...
June 24, 2019
On this episode Zac and Ben are joined by longtime friend and patron Joey Mays to revisit the 2016 fan favorite Star Wars spinoff Rogue One! The guys reminisce about seeing the film for the first time and discuss their thoughts on the film three years later. They break down their favorite moments, characters, and Michael Giacchino's amazing musical score. They also debate Rogue One's groundbreaking efforts to digitally recreate Grand Moff Tarkin and Princess Leia and how well they hold up. Furthermore, they countdown to Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker by discussing some of the latest news, including Kerri Russel's reaction to reading the script, and a leftover element from Colin Trevorrow's version of the film revealed. Listen for all that and more!
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June 16, 2019
On a brand new "Top Five" episode of IPC, Zac and Ben take to discussing their Top Five Favorite Video Games! As always, they start off by reading a collection of top five lists submitted by loyal listeners, then following them up with their own lists. Included are some iconic choices, as well as some deep cuts from the classic and modern eras of gaming. Furthermore, they break down some of their favorite pieces of news from E3, including the newly revealed Avengers game, some gameplay from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and the show stealing announcement of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga! Listen for all that and much more...
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June 1, 2019
On this magical episode Ben and Zac take a look back at Disney's animated classic Aladdin as they prepare to review a brand new version of the film. Having seen both films, Ben starts off with a short, spoiler-free review of the new 2019 Aladdin film, discussing how it stacks up to the original 1992 version. Afterwards they both dive into discussing the older film, breaking down their favorite elements and sharing their childhood memories of the much beloved story. They take some time to discuss the characters, and spend quite a few minutes gushing about the brilliance of the late Robin Williams as the Genie. Furthermore, they talk about their favorite moments, jokes and songs, along with touching on some fascinating behind the scenes tidbits. Listen for all that and much more!
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May 19, 2019
On this episode Zac and Ben are joined by longtime friend Shawn Geroux from The Fandom Cantina for the latest installment in their ongoing Star Wars series! While still working their way towards The Rise Of Skywalker, the guys sit down to discuss the third film in the saga, Revenge Of The Sith. They break down their favorite characters, quotes and moments from the film, everything from the epic opening battle to the nostalgic closing scenes. They especially take some time to delve into dissecting the climactic Lightsaber duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan. They also discuss what a cookout on Mustafar would be like on Mustafar in #BBQWatch. Listen for all that and much more!
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May 16, 2019
On this extra special(and extra long) episode, Zac and Ben finally get together after #EndgamePod to discuss Avengers: Endgame for themselves! They review the film in detail, discuss what they loved, as well revealing some of their nitpicks of the film's complex plot. They also discuss the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, listing off which characters they believe will lead the Avengers in coming films. In addition, they also share some of their favorite character lineups submitted by listeners via social media. And to top everything off, the guys take some time to reflect on five years of Podcasting on IPC, sharing the favorite memories and previous discussions, as well as discussing how the show came to be originally. Listen for all that and much more!
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May 7, 2019
We're in the Endgame now... #EndgamePod that is! On this very special episode of the IPC Podcast we have assembled an incredible team of over 10 panelists to discuss in detail the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster Avengers: Endgame! During the first half of the show Ben is joined by Joey Mays, Katie Horn, Jeffery White, Chris Abbott and Steven Shinder. They break down their reactions to Endgame, including the moments that shocked them and made them laugh the most. Later Zac is joined by Jake Damon, Daniel Georgiev, George Rivera and Chris Seekell. Together they discuss their favorite characters, the film's confusing time travel elements, and the scenes that made them emotional. This is an amazing episode that you do not want to miss!
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- Jake Damon | Twitter, Instagram
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- Jeffery White | Twitter
- George Rivera | Twitter
April 27, 2019
With the release of Avengers: Endgame finally upon us, Zac and Ben accept the challenge of recapping the entirety of the Marvel Cinematic Universe before they see Endgame! Starting with Iron Man and going all the way through to Captain Marvel, the guys take some time(a lot of time actually) to discuss every film released since 2008. They discuss the ones they love, as well as the few they absolutely despise. Before finishing they rank their top five MCU films and even look ahead to what's coming up in the future of this universe. Listen for all that and much more!
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April 24, 2019
With Ben back home and in the studio after being away for Star Wars Celebration Chicago, it's now time to recap all the amazing reveals from the convention. Zac and Ben take some time to break down the biggest trailers and footage released during Celebration and share their thoughts. First off, they take another closer look at the momentous trailer for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. They then get into discussing the trailer for the upcoming video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, as well as the trailer for season seven of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In addition the guys dive deep into the panel for The Mandalorian and describe the amazing footage shown from the series. And to top of it all off, Ben shares some food related Celebration memories on the latest #BBQWatch. Listen for all that and much more!
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker - Full Panel | Trailer
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - Full Panel | Trailer
The Mandalorian - Full Panel
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Season 7 - Full Panel | Trailer
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April 7, 2019
On this episode Zac and Ben present one of their monthly listener-favorite Top Five episodes. On this one they ask the question; "What are your top five songs that you always jam out to?", and you, the audience, responded loudly. The guys read off everyone's submissions live, then take some time to share their own lists in a completely different format. Ben and Zac go old school with many of their selections, and go on more than a few tangents, discovering new songs, and give a shoutout to a band a curiously familiar name. In addition, they discuss the news that a legendary Star Wars actor is voicing an iconic horror character. Listen for all that and much more!
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April 3, 2019
On this episode Zac and Ben revisit another chapter of the Star Wars saga, this time focusing on Star Wars: Episode II - Attack Of The Clones. They are also joined by one of the biggest AOTC fans in the galaxy, their good friend Chris Seekell from The Star Wars Underworld. Together they share their favorite moments, characters, memories and more. The guys also take time to break down Anakin Skywalker's choices in this film and descent towards the Dark Side. They even test their knowledge with another Quote-A-Thon covering an intense scene between Jango and Obi-Wan. Furthermore, they give an update on Star Wars: Episode IX and discuss some new characters that were revealed. And in accordance with a new Twitter trend they share their #Top4StarWars moments. Listen for all that and much more!
March 24, 2019
On this episode Ben and Zac take to reviewing the newest installment in the ever growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel. They start with their spoiler-free thoughts, then dive into discuss many aspects of the film and breaking down their likes and gripes. The guys share their opinions on the story, the characters, the action, the comedy, and the actor's performances. They also don't miss discussing Captain Marvel's epic 90's references; the big ones, the hidden ones, and the ones that could have been. Furthermore, they take some time to address the new Stranger Things 3 trailer, a new tease from the set of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and they also react live to a brand new Avengers: Endgame TV spot. And listen all the way to the end as #BBQWatch gets the March Madness treatment. This is a can't miss episode!
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March 19, 2019
On this special throwback episode Zac and Ben revisit arguably one of the greatest comic book films ever, The Dark Knight. They break down the stunning performances by the cast and the amazing characters they played, discussing everyone from Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne/Batman, Aaron Eckhart's Harvey Dent, and the late, great Heath Ledger's Joker. In addition the discuss the story, action, special effects, cinematography and music of the Christopher Nolan directed film. Furthermore, the touch on some more recent Marvel movie news, including the rehiring of Guardians Of The Galaxy writer/director James Gunn and the newest trailer for Avengers: Endgame. Listen for all that and much more!
