Venom: The Last Dance - Deep Dive

Join us for this latest installment of Cape or Cap, where we dive deep into Kraven the Hunter!Merry Christmas you filthy animals! Here's hoping you're on the nice list as we’re reviewing Sony's latest film closing out their Spider-Man Universe as they hunt for a good conclusion with Kraven The Hunter - we're talking lions, tigers, bears (oh my!) and everything that gets hunted by the Marvel character Sergei Kravinoff - or maybe not. Time to find out if Kraven's hunt will be a mounted trophy on our walls or if he is coming up empty. We’ll break down the plot, dissect the characters, and answer your burning questions:Is this good storytelling?How does it compare to other films, comics, and larger narratives?What was happening behind the scenes during the creation of this production and after its release?And as always, is this a "cape" or a "cap"?00:49:34 Cape or Cap VerdictReferenced Materials:Amazing Spider-Man #1Amazing Spider-Man #15Kraven's Last Hunt StorylineHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Cape or Cap: A Black Nerd Superhero Podcast, we’re cruising into the latest season of Batman: Caped Crusader as we step foot in the grim Gotham City where affluent philanthropist Bruce Wayne goes beyond his humane capabilities and transforms into an enigmatic figure, Batman; his crusade for justice brings in unexpected allies, but his actions also lead to perilous consequences. In our “Run It Back” segment, we break down the season's best and worst moments, focusing on character development experienced by Batman, his growing rogues gallery, and the police force of Gotham along with their and action-packed scenes. From small villains like Firebug to big villains like GCPD we ask the real question: does the show take new heights like a kite with its cape or is it a total cap? 01:14:27 Cape or Cap VerdictHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Cape or Cap: A Black Nerd Superhero Podcast, we’re gliding into the latest season of Kite Man: Hell Yeah! as Kite Man flies up to the next level by opening a bar in the shadow of Lex Luthor`s Legion of Doom; nobody said serving cold ones to the most dangerous rogues outside of Arkham Asylum would be easy. In our “Run It Back” segment, we break down the season's best and worst moments, focusing on character development experienced by Kite Man, Golden Glider, Bane and the rest of the bar patrons, story twists, and action-packed scenes. From , we ask the real question: does the show take new heights like a kite with its cape or is it a total cap? 01:03:10 Cape or Cap VerdictHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Cape or Cap: A Black Nerd Superhero Podcast, we’re transported to another world for the first season of Suicide Squad Isekai, as notorious criminals Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface and King Shark embark on a dangerous mission to an otherworldly realm of swords, magic, orcs and flying dragons.In our “Run It Back” segment, we break down the season's best and worst moments, focusing on character development experienced by Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad, story twists, and action-packed scenes. From epic battles with swords and bullets to R-Rated comedy, we ask the real question: does the show don a wizard's cape or is it a total cap? 01:01:00 Cape or Cap VerdictHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Cape or Cap: A Black Nerd Superhero Podcast, we’re diving into the latest season of My Adventures with Superman, the latest animated series to reimagine DC’s iconic hero. In our “Run It Back” segment, we break down the season's best and worst moments, focusing on character development experienced by Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen, story twists, and action-packed scenes. From Superman's origin to his epic battles, we ask the real question: does the show take flight with its cape or is it a total cap? 00:57:10 Cape or Cap VerdictHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

Join us for this latest installment of Cape or Cap, where we dive deep into Venom: The Last Dance!Last week was Halloween so this week, we’re reviewing Sony's latest film closing the story of their anti-hero lethal protector Venom in Venom: The Last Dance - we're talking symbiotes, Eddie Brock’s journey, and the most terrifying thing of all: whether the last dance was an elegant tango or that awkward grinding on the dance floor. We’ll break down the plot, dissect the characters, and answer your burning questions:Is this good storytelling?How does it compare to other films, comics, and larger narratives?What was happening behind the scenes during the creation of this production and after its release?And as always, is this a "cape" or a "cap"?00:41:47 Cape or Cap VerdictReferenced Materials:Venom #4 by Donny Cates and Ryan StegmanKing in Black comic event by Donny Cates and Ryan StegmanHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

Join us for this latest installment of Cape or Cap, where we dive deep into Green Lantern!This week our final stop on the "Ryan & Hugh Road Trip" brings us to the DC universe as we explore Green Lantern—a film that introduces Hal Jordan to the live action world and Ryan Reynolds in a film that would be postered through the halls of time as one of the worst superhero films of all time; we’ll break down the plot, dissect the characters, and answer your burning questions:Is this good storytelling?How does it compare to other films, comics, and larger narratives?What was happening behind the scenes during the creation of this production and after its release?And as always, is this a "cape" or a "cap"?01:05:24 Cape or Cap VerdictReferenced Materials:Showcase #22 by John Broome and Gil KaneHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

Join us for this latest installment of Cape or Cap, where we dive deep into The Wolverine!This week, our "Ryan & Hugh Road Trip" hits Japan as we explore The Wolverine—a film that plunges Logan into a world of ninjas, Yakuza, and immortality. We follow our clawed hero as he faces old demons, new enemies, and questions of his own humanity, all while grappling with his actions at the end of X-Men: Last Stand. From a perilous train battle to a showdown with a deadly Silver Samurai, we’ll break down the plot, dissect the characters, and answer your burning questions:Is this good storytelling? How does it compare to other films, comics, and larger narratives? What was happening behind the scenes during the creation of this production and after its release? And as always, is this a "cape" or a "cap"?01:15:48 Cape or Cap VerdictReferenced Materials:Wolverine (1982) #1-4 by Chris Claremont and Frank MillerHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

Join us for this latest installment of Cape or Cap, where we dive deep into Once Upon a Deadpool!Today our "Ryan & Hugh Road Trip" cleans up its act with a visit to Once Upon A Deadpool —the edited, cleaned-up, family-friendly version of the box office success Deadpool 2 that explores Wade Wilson working alongside killers, assassins, and future men with cybernetic arms all in the hopes of building a family. We’ll break down the plot, dissect the characters, and tackle the big questions: Is this good storytelling? How does it compare to other films, comics, and larger narratives? What was happening behind the scenes during the creation of this production and after its release? And as always, is this a "cape" or a "cap"? 01:13:46 Cape or Cap VerdictReferenced Materials: New Mutants (1983) #98 by Rob Liefeld and Fabian NiciezaDeadpool (2012) Vol 5 #19 by Gerry DugganHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

Join us for this latest installment of Cape or Cap, where we dive deep into X-Men Origins: Wolverine! This week, we're kicking off our "Ryan & Hugh Road Trip" visiting all the films that we felt led to their big 2024 blockbuster together Deadpool & Wolverine but more importantly divided the fandom. First stop: X-Men Origins: Wolverine—the explosive prequel that explores the beginnings of everyone's favorite adamantium-infused mutant, Wolverine. We’ll break down the plot, dissect the characters, and tackle the big questions: Is this good storytelling? How does it compare to other films, comics, and larger narratives? What was happening behind the scenes during the creation of this production and after its release? And as always, is this a "cape" or a "cap"?01:13:46 Cape or Cap VerdictReferenced Materials: Origin (alternatively known as Wolverine: Origin or Origin: The True Story of Wolverine) by  Bill Jemas, Joe Quesada and Paul Jenkins, and illustrated by Andy Kubert and Richard IsanoveHosts: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaProducers: Chamar Griffith and Andrew TejadaSupport Cape or Cap by donating once today or monthly. Follow the show on social media @capeorcap and share your thoughts with us through a direct message or email at [email protected] and Subscribe to our YouTube page, and listen to the rest of the episodes wherever you get your podcasts!