184 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider In this action-packed episode of Reel Comic Heroes, the hosts dust off their dual pistols and dive headfirst into the early 2001 adventure phenomenon that was Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie. Based on the wildly popular video game series, this film promised to bring one of gaming's most iconic characte…

183 - From Hell In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we descend into the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London to unravel the grim mystery of From Hell, the 2001 adaptation of Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's seminal graphic novel. Johnny Depp stars as opium-addled Inspector Frederick Abberline, tasked with hunting down the elusive Jack the Ripp…

182 - Ghost World In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we step into the offbeat, sardonic world of Terry Zwigoff's Ghost World (2001), adapted from Daniel Clowes' cult graphic novel. We follow the misadventures of Enid and Rebecca, two recent high school graduates navigating the uncertain summer before adulthood, drifting between cynicism, friends…

181 - Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive deep into Kevin Smith's wild, fourth-wall-breaking road trip comedy: Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back. Join us as we revisit the 2001 cult classic that brought the View Askewniverse full circle—and then blew it up for good measure. We explore the film's meta-commentary on …

180 - Planet of the Apes In this episode, we travel back to 2001 and dive headfirst into the strange, ambitious, and often divisive reboot of Planet of the Apes directed by Tim Burton. Joined by returning guest Jonathan Howell (Swordboys) and first-time guest Eric Magill (The Unapologetic Geek), we peel back the prosthetics and explore what worked,…

In which our heroes discuss fine art.By Reel Comic Heroes

179 - Jurassic Park III Hold onto your butts! This week on Reel Comic Heroes, we're diving headfirst into the chaotic, avian-infested world of Jurassic Park III. Join Travis and Patrick as they dissect the questionable parenting decisions, the surprisingly effective Alan Grant survival tips, and the sheer absurdity of a talking raptor dream sequenc…

In which our heroes discuss Romy and Michelle's High School ReunionBy Reel Comic Heroes

In which our heroes lament the Josie & The Pussycats Minute podcast that never was (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)By Reel Comic Heroes

178 - Josie & The Pussycats with Niall McGowan In this episode, we're strumming the power chords of early 2000s pop culture with the glittering, satirical cult classic Josie & The Pussycats! Joining us is none other than Niall McGowan, co-host of Bat Minute and a connoisseur of all things comic and cinematic. Together, we dive into the neon-drenche…

In which our heroes discuss Parker Posey (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)By Reel Comic Heroes

Our upcoming Josie & the Pussycats episode is jam-packed, so we had to trim some stuff out. But rather than throw out this gold, here you go.By Reel Comic Heroes

Get ready for a wild, surreal ride through the twisted corridors of early-2000s cinema as the Reel Comic Heroes crew dives headfirst into Monkeybone—a film that's part dark fantasy, part slapstick comedy, and entirely confusing. In this episode, we unpack the strange journey of cartoonist Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser), who finds himself trapped in a b…

176 - Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker with Alex Thompson-Forte In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the animated classic Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Hosts Travis and Patrick are joined by special guest Alex Thompson-Forte to unravel the dark and thrilling story that brings the Clown Prince of Crime back to terrorize Neo-Got…

175 - X-Men with Adam Sheehan Get ready, true believers! In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the movie that helped launch the modern era of superhero films, X-Men (2000). Directed by Bryan Singer and featuring an all-star cast, this film brought Marvel's beloved mutants to the big screen in a way that changed comic book adaptations f…

174 - The Crow: Salvation with Bubbawheat and Eric Magill Justice comes with a vengeance! This week, we're diving into the third installment of The Crow franchise – The Crow: Salvation (2000). This direct-to-video sequel brings a new story of revenge and redemption, starring Eric Mabius as Alex Corvis, a wrongfully executed man who returns from the…

In which we meet a new friend.By Reel Comic Heroes

173 - Mission: Impossible - II with George Hendricks and Jonathan Howell WARNING: This episode is very explicit. Welcome back to Reel Comic Heroes—the podcast where we take a deep dive into the best (and sometimes worst) action-packed, comic-inspired, and downright legendary films. Today, we're tackling a sequel that cranked up the stunts, slow mot…

Spend some time in the green room with us before our recording of Mission: Impossible - II.By Reel Comic Heroes

172 - Galaxy Quest with Charlie Talbert In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we embark on a journey to the stars as we discuss the 1999 cult classic Galaxy Quest. We are joined by special guest Charlie Talbert, who played titular Angus in the 1995 coming-of-age classic, 'Angus'. Charlie can also be seen in recent films such as; Megalopolis, Lisa F…

171 - The Matrix with Jarf Harden In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive deep into the iconic sci-fi film The Matrix. Join us as we explore its groundbreaking visuals, philosophical themes, and the unforgettable characters that have shaped pop culture. We discuss the film's impact on the genre, its innovative use of special effects, and the …

170 - The World is Not Enough Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of espionage and intrigue with our review of The World is Not Enough on Reel Comic Heroes Podcast! Bond aficionados Patrick and Travis take a deep dive into Pierce Brosnan's third outing as 007, where Bond faces off against the cunning Renard and the seductive Elektra King. D…

169 - Mystery Men with Dave Pallas In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, our hosts dive into the zany world of superhero satire with the 1999 cult classic "Mystery Men." Joining them is special guest Dave Pallas, a seasoned podcaster and superhero aficionado known for his insights into the heroic citizens of Champion City. Guest Plugs Check out Dav…

Reel Comic Heroes Presents: The Iron Giant Minute: Episode 012 - Wobbling the Image Guests: Crystal Beth and Dave Pallas As discussed in the Reel Comic Heroes episode for The Iron Giant, Travis was working on a Movies by Minutes project for The Iron Giant. This is one of the only episodes ever recorded. The project got put on hold shortly after thi…

Reel Comic Heroes Presents: The Iron Giant Minute: Episode 011 - Happy Bob Ross Trees Guests: Crystal Beth and Dave Pallas As discussed in the Reel Comic Heroes episode for The Iron Giant, Travis was working on a Movies by Minutes project for The Iron Giant. This is one of the only episodes ever recorded. The project got put on hold shortly after t…