Best Grodd Podcasts (2025)

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Books Matter More Than Ever: A Conversation with Ian Patterson 51:32

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with poet, translator and critic Ian Patterson about Books: A Manifesto, his passionate defence of reading in all its forms. What begins with the construction of a personal library in a converted coach house opens into a wide-ranging meditation on memory, loss, vulnerability …

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Issue 625: Fallout Ep. 1 "The Innovator" Spoiler Review with Bryan Guanajuato of the Bry-Fy Podcast 1:14:58

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No Jong Lee on the podcast today but that's ok because Michael is joined by Bryan Guanajuato of the Bry-Fy Podcast! Michael catches up with Bryan since his last appearance on the podcast to find out what's happening over at the Bry-Fy podcast, their takes on gaming remakes, ripping packs, and wait... did they just open a pack on the podcast? The gu…

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Issue 624: Avengers Doomsday Trailer Madness & Supergirl Trailer Reaction 1:27:38

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If you want a podcast that focuses on trailers, then this is the podcast for you. If you're looking for something not trailer focused? Uhh... sorry it's all about trailers today for Jong and Michael. The guys discuss the rumored 4 trailers, yes 4... 1, 2, 3, 4 trailers for Avengers: Doomsday that are allegedly releasing one week at a time with Avat…

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Supergirl Teaser & Lanterns First Look + Netflix-WB Merger and Batman Scarjo Speculation! | News 1:54:03

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DC Studios came in hot this week, y'all! But we'll be catching up on like a month of news, breaking down the first official Supergirl teaser, new first-look footage from Lanterns, major updates on Man of Tomorrow, fresh The Batman, Part II rumors, and why you should probably rather Netflix get Warner Brothers Discovery rather than Paramount! All th…

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John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, with Ian Leslie 55:16

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In this live conversation at Shakespeare & Company in Paris, Adam Biles speaks with writer Ian Leslie about John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, Leslie’s acclaimed exploration of the creative and emotional bond at the heart of The Beatles. Together they trace John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s relationship from their first meeting as bereaved teenager…

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Issue 623: The Rich People are at it Again & We Heart Paul Dano/Matthew Lillard Here 1:08:29

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The guys are back to discuss the ongoing chaos of the Warner Bros./Paramount/Netflix legal battle and what the resulting deal could mean for the rest of us (in other words the rich people are doing rich people things that will probably only hurt the rest of us and result in a ton of job losses and prices increases... yay). Plus, the guys discuss Fi…

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One Shot: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Spoiler Review with Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis 42:33

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Hey, it's a special Comicast One Shot hitting your podcast feeds and it's not even Christmas. No Jong Lee today but Michael is joined by Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis to dive into a full spoiler review of the new movie Five Nights at Freddy's 2 which releases in theaters this weekend. Find out why the guys are a bit higher on the film than others, …

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Issue 622: Strangers Things 5 So Far 56:25

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After an impromptu one week hiatus the guys return from their Thanksgiving break thankful and very stuffed. They catch up on what their holidays entailed then they dive into Strangers Things 5. Michael didn't complete episode 4 of the first volume (slacker... ohhh I gotta play Spider-Man Remastered... ooooo) so the guys discuss for the first 3 and …

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When Stories Fall Apart: Miriam Robinson on Love, Loss, and Truth 49:13

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In this intimate conversation recorded at Shakespeare and Company, novelist Miriam Robinson joins Adam Biles to discuss her remarkable debut, And Notre Dame Is Burning. Together, they explore the novel’s fractured structure and the emotional aftermath of betrayal, loss, and motherhood. Robinson reflects on her protagonist Esther—a woman piecing tog…

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Superman: Doomsday Review 1:14:50

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Jason and I review the first DC Universe Animated Movie, 2007's Superman: Doomsday! Throw us a weird, emotionally-stunted Supes with the mumps, an overly-dramatic Lois, Lex as a sexual predator and a subscription to the National Voyeur, cause we're getting into all the things that didn't work about this forced PG-13 debacle (and the few things that…

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Issue 621: The Jimmy Olsen Show ft. Gorilla Grodd & Brainiac is in Man of Tomorrow? 1:01:16

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Today on the podcast Michael and a very coughy Jong are joined by an og of Comicast lore, David Ramon (longtime listeners may remember the highly touted segment David Does Comics). David jumps on with the guys to discuss the news that Skylar Gisondo will be leading a Jimmy Olsen spinoff series. What do the guys think? What type of tone can we expec…

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Why We Write, Why We Live, with Miriam Toews 49:26

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An edited version of this conversation is now available as part of our collaboration with The Yale Review. Read it here: https://yalereview.org/article/shakespeare-and-company-interview-miriam-toews Trigger warning: This is a tender, funny, and hopeful conversation, that inevitably touches on the subjects of suicide and depression. Please be advise…

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Grodd, Gunn and Greys | DCU News Update 2:07:54

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From Jimmy Olsen’s true-crime docuseries DC Crime to James Gunn’s Clayface tease, this week’s DC on SCREEN dives deep into the weirdest corners of the DC Universe — and maybe the cosmos. We’re breaking down the latest Supergirl updates, the supposed Lanterns release shuffle, and what the rumored Paramount-Warner merger could mean for James Gunn and…

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Issue 620: Predator Badlands Spoiler Review 1:13:52

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It's nothing but spoiler talk on today's edition of the podcast as Jong and Michael give their spoiler filled thoughts on the newest film in the Predator franchise. Find out what the guys thought of the film, why the focus on the Yautja worked so well, the journey of Dek, the setting, what worked for them, why the PG-13 rating isn't a big deal at a…

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Issue 619: Happy Predator Badlands Week, COD the Movie, & Jong's Got More Stranger Things Beef 1:12:14

2M ago1:12:14

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Happy Predator Badlands Week to all who celebrate! The guys get ready for the newest film from Dan Trachtenberg ste in the Predator universe, Michael's excited about it... some might even say estatic... Michael can't because he can't pronounce words. Plus, the guys discuss the newest trailer for Stranger Things season 5, Jong's not happy with the D…

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Issue 618: Gen V/Welcome to Derry Non-Spoiler Thoughts & Disney Said No to Ben Solo 47:23

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On today's issue Jong gives his non spoiler thoughts on season 2 of Gen V, how the season will lead into The Boys season 5, Michael gives his non spoiler thoughts on the first episode of It: Welcome to Derry, and the guys react to the reveal of a Hunt for Ben Solo film project that was rejected by Disney's Bob Iger and Alan Bergman. Say what you wi…

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Supergirl's Grit! Supernatural Batman!? Gunn Talks DCU Future! | News 2:29:46

2M ago2:29:46

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I've been sick, so it's been a minute -- meanwhile James Gunn is out here talking up Salvation, hinting at a supernatural Batman, and letting Supergirl be as edgy as Tom King and Ana Nogueira want her to be. Of course we're trying (and failing) to process it all like responsible adults. We break down why Andy Muschietti should shut tf up about The …

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Issue 617: Recapping Marvel TV News & Some Trailers from NYCC 1:18:21

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In this the issue the guys recap some of the Marvel Television news that came out from NYCC this year. Jong and Michael discuss the confirmation that Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will have connections, the return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, the first footage/details for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man/X-M…

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How France Lost Its Way, with Andrew Hussey 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

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In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, historian and cultural critic Andrew Hussey joins Adam Biles to discuss his powerful new book, Fractured France: A Journey Through a Divided Nation. With wit, erudition, and decades of on-the-ground insight, Hussey examines how France—once the model of revolutionary ideals and republican uni…

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Issue 616: Peacemaker Ep. 8 "Full Nelson" Spoiler Review 1:03:51

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The guys are back to discuss the season (or is it series?) finale of Peacemaker! Find out which of the guys was higher on it than the other and which of them thought the season finale should have been episode 7. The guys also discuss the implications of the final scene, where in the comics it pulls, how things are setting up for Man of Tomorrow, an…

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Peacemaker 2x08 - "Full Nelson" Review 1:29:42

3M ago1:29:42

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Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8 Review – “Full Nelson” In this review of Peacemaker 2x08, we break down the easter eggs, swoon over the wholesome magic of the boat flashback, discuss how all of the 11th Street Kids end up in this finale, and share theories and news about what could happen in the near future of the DCU (as well as what could have been…

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Issue 615: Peacemaker Ep. 6 & 7 Spoiler Reviews 1:07:43

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Peacemaker 2x07 - "Like a Keith in the Night" Review 1:20:50

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Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 Review – “Like a Keith in the Night” In this review of Peacemaker 2x07, we break down the shocking twists, praise the standout performances, and share theories on how the season finale could play out. We also discuss moments we wish had made it into the episode (even if they would’ve ruined the drama!). Hosts: David C.…

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Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History 1:06:38

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This week Adam Biles speaks with international lawyer and acclaimed author Philippe Sands about his latest book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Building on East West Street and The Ratline, Sands traces the remarkable and disturbing links between Nazi officer Walter Rauff—architect of the mobile gas van…

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Issue 614: Alien Earth Spoiler Discussion with Adam Rogers of The Official Alien Earth Podcast 1:00:42

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This week we're taking a pause on Peacemaker to talk all things Alien: Earth with special guest Adam Rogers, the host of The Official Alien: Earth Podcast. The guys learn a bit about Adam's background as a writer, author, and journalist plus what it means for a freelance journalist nowadays when asking the question, where do we find your work? Then…

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Peacemaker 2x06 - "Ignorance is Chris" Review 1:30:10

3M ago1:30:10

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How did this episode find us, you wonder? How did we like the reveal of the alternate universe's big secret? We got deep in on this one -- from why Adrian's dad wasn't gay in the alternate universe (and why Chris may have been disappearing on his family) to issues with basement keys, bush dives, and dry heaves... And of course we talk about the Bea…

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Issue 613: Alien Earth Ep. 7 & Peacemaker Ep. 5 Spoiler Reviews 59:51

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On today's issue of the podcast the guys react to the first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu and whether Star Wars films have lost their luster. Plus, dive into their latest spoiler filled breakdowns of Peacemaker and Alien: Earth. Find out what the guys thought of [redacted] appearing at the end of episode 5 of Peacemaker, what that character…

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Peacemaker 2x05 - "Back to the Suture" Review 52:58

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We're reviewing the latest episode of Peacemaker, 2x05 - "Back to the Suture", and it's another banger though we are on the edge of our seats for the greatly-praised final three episodes of the season!We have some more predictions and have fun discussing our favorite moments as well as insights from the official Peacemaker podcast! Hosts: David C. …

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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains 58:35

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…

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Issue 612: Alien Earth Ep. 6 & Peacemaker Ep. 4 Spoiler Reviews 1:19:42

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While not at 100%, Jong still makes a valiant cough filled return to the podcast this week. Today the guys discuss a bit about the Emmy winners specifically Cristin Milioti's win for The Penguin and the announcement that Superman is hitting HBO Max this Friday. Then the guys dive into their weekly spoiler filled discussions of Alien: Earth and Peac…

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Peacemaker 2x04 - "Need I Say Door" Review 52:33

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Peacemaker gets a little bit wild as we get deeper into the antics of Eagly's culturally-appropriating arch-nemesis Red St. Wild! We talk our thoughts on this episode, the internet's thoughts on it, and where we think it might be heading! Ginger Cool is batting a thousand in our hearts as is his nemesis, Langston Fleury! Also, is Red St. Wild's sor…

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Issue 611: Alien Earth Ep. 5 & Peacemaker Ep. 3 Spoiler Reviews with Andrew Crews of the Crewsin Podcast 1:18:12

4M ago1:18:12

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No Jong Lee today, he's out sick so while is recuperating Michael is joined by Andrew Crews of the Crewsin Podcast. Michael catches up with Andrew on how things have been over on the Crewsin Podcast first then the pair discuss the James Gunn anouncement of Man of Tomorrow, is it a Superman sequel? What could James Gunn be planning? Could we see a d…

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"Man of Tomorrow" Announced! | News 09-08-25 43:47

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Superman Superman’s Box Office Triumph & DCU Updates The DC Universe is taking shape, and it all starts with Superman. The film has officially crossed $614 million worldwide, with $353M domestic (57.5%) and $260M international (42.5%). James Gunn has called the movie’s success the “biggest relief of his life” because if it hadn’t worked, the future…

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Peacemaker 2x03 - "Another Rick Up My Sleeve" Review 39:58

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What we initially believed to be a short, slow episode with very little to discuss turned out to yield a lot of conversation about a possibly all-white town, undercover martians, alt Eagle theories and a whole lot more! We're discussing Peacemaker 2x03 - "Another Rick Up My Sleeve" Just know that YOU ALMOST GOT TITTIES KILLED! Hosts: David C. Rober…

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…