The All-New, All-Awesome Podcast With Danny Baram: Recent Episodes
Danny Baram
Writer, pop-culture enthusiast, and semi-cool nerd Danny Baram talks movies, TV, comics, and videogames.
Each week, Danny talks about his favorite new things from this past week in pop-culture.
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Danny is back with guest Adam Korenman to talk THE LAST OF US series, which recently finished up its first season on HBO. They talk history with the games series on which the show is based, expectations going into the show, that stunner of an Episode 3, the moral quandaries of the much-talked-about finale, and thoughts on what should be in Season 2.
SPOILER WARNING: This podcast contains full spoilers for Season 1 of The Last of Us, as well as spoilers around The Last of Us and The Last of Us Pt. 2 games (which also likely equals spoilers for The Last of Us TV series Season 2!). Proceed with caution!
Danny returns with another round of pop-culture predictions for 2023! First, he looks back at last year's predictions to see what hit and what missed. Then, it's on to the year ahead with thoughts on what's to come in the world of film, TV, videogames, and more!
In this special episode, Danny goes in-depth on his brand new comic book series, HALLOWEEN TEAM. Written by Danny Baram and with amazing art by Matt Shults, Halloween Team #1 releases October 4th, 2022 on Comixology/Amazon - available for pre-order and purchase here:
https://t.co/V7XrePU47F
Get an inside look at the making of Halloween Team with this episode, featuring a discussion between Danny and Matt about the process of making the comic, early comic book influences, and much more!
Danny and Adam reunite to discuss a recent TV series they both loved - HBO Max's PEACEMAKER! They talk James Gunn, DC Comics, The Suicide Squad, John Cena, Eagley, that killer theme song, and what they'd like to see in Season 2. Don't miss it!
Also, don't worry if you haven't seen the show yet - no major spoilers in this one!
In the first new episode of 2022, Danny is joined by his longtime friends and fellow entertainment industry pros - Seth Entin and Brian Grabow - to compare pop-culture predictions for the year ahead! What do we prognosticate will happen in the world of movies, TV, comics, and videogames this year? Tune in to find out!
Adam is back, joining Danny once again for another epic TV series discussion - this time about Netflix's thought-provoking horror series MIDNIGHT MASS, the third in a trilogy of spooky series from writer/director Mike Flanagan.
Danny and Adam dive deep into spoiler territory as they talk about the plot, the cast, the themes - and yes, the ending! - of this buzzy favorite.
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And ... we're back!
It's a new season of the podcast, and it starts out with a bang. In this special episode, Danny and Adam do a deep dive into Netflix's surprise-smash, blockbuster TV series SQUID GAME. What they loved, what it all meant, and what they'd love to see in a possible Season 2. Warning: spoilers aplenty!
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With Episode 52, Danny marks one momentous year of The All-New All-Awesome Podcast!
This week, Danny discusses the MCU's return to theaters with BLACK WIDOW. Plus, Danny recommends Roadrunner - the new doc about Anthony Bourdain - and also raves about the weird, random, hilarious humor of I Think You Should Leave.
And - there's more! With the 2021 Emmy nominations announced this week, Danny breaks down the noms and talks about who should win, who was snubbed, and more!
Danny watched a lot of new movies this past weekend, and he really liked all of them!
So strap in, because this week's episode includes discussion of the crazy, new, based-on-a-viral-Twitter-thread movie ZOLA, the word-of-mouth hit horror comedy WEREWOLVES WITHING, Netflix's new Scream-esque RL Stine adaptation FEAR STREET - PART 1: 1994, and Steven Soderbergh's latest HBO Max original film: NO SUDDEN MOVE.
All that, plus some new thoughts on breaking into Hollywood as a screenwriter - specifically, about the pros and cons of writing contests!
This week, Danny don't got friends - only family! - as he talks about the crazy thrill-ride that is F9: The Fast Saga.
Also, Danny discusses Pixar's latest animated movie - the Disney Plus exclusive, Luca.
Additionally, Danny again talks rock docs, as he recommends A&E's supersized biography of the legendary rock band KISS.
And finally - the episode opens with thoughts on a potentially-revitalized box office, as F9 and other upcoming summer blockbusters seek to breathe some life back into movie theaters.
This week, Danny has nothing but great things to say about Edgar Wright's new rock doc The Sparks Brothers! He also recommends Bo Burnham's new Netflix special Inside, and gets excited for the season premiere of a little show called Rick & Morty.
Also: Danny discusses the recent social media discourse around #PayUpHollywood, #IALivingWage, and #IASolidarity - looking at issues of low paying entertainment industry jobs that, sadly, don't pay a living wage to aspiring creatives.
This week, Danny talks about his big return to movie theaters and his viewing of Lin Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS on the big screen! Additionally, there's thoughts on the pilot episode of Marvel's latest series LOKI, and some reflection as CONAN brings his long-running late night talk show to an end.
Plus: in the extended intro, Danny recaps the highs and lows of E3 2021!
This week, a very special episode: with E3 kicking off this weekend, Danny does a deep dive into all things E3. First, he looks back at the history of the show, and also discusses what it was like to attend E3 annually for ten straight years (from 2009-2019). Then, he zooms in on this year's E3 to speculate on what we can expect from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo - and on what some of the big games that we might see at this year's show will be (including his Top 5 "wish-list" games).
Plus: some early discussion of Netflix's new series Sweet Tooth, and a look at some recently viewed movie classics.
This week, Danny talks more Shadow and Bone! Now that he's finished all of Season 1, there's a lot more to say about Netflix's epic fantasy series. Also, some comic book talk this week, as Danny recommends two brand new books: DC's chilling horror series The Nice House on the Lake, and Image's new robot-centric sci-fi comic Made In Korea.
Plus: some early speculation about E3 and what Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft may have in store, and more discussion about Arclight theaters and a possible purchase by AMC.
This week, Danny talks the internet's favorite TV series: Ted Lasso. He also discusses the long-awaited return of Stargirl to DC Comics in the Stargirl Spring Break Special. Plus: a rumination on why Inside the NBA is one of the most entertaining things on TV, period.
Also: thoughts on recent entertainment industry news, including Amazon's purchase of MGM.
This week, Danny can't say enough good things about Netflix's new animated movie THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES. He also talks about the can't-look-away greatness of Dark Side of the Ring, and endorses the new DC Comics special ... DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration.
In this week's episode, Danny re-watches 2011's Drive for the first time in ten years, and decides to look back at his picks for the Best Movies of 2011. Did the list hold up ten years later?
Danny also talks Amazon's new animated superhero series Invincible, and recommends new albums from childhood faves The Offspring and Weezer. Additionally, there's discussion of the late great Jim Steinman - the legendary lyricist and musician who sadly recently passed away.
This week, blessed be the fruit, Danny gets excited for the return of The Handmaid's Tale for Season 4. Also, some thoughts on the first episode of Netflix's new fantasy series Shadow & Bone, and more raves for the amazing and hilarious PEN15.
Plus: a recap of the ALT ALEX virtual live read, and some post #AlienDay thoughts on the greatness of Alien and Aliens.
This week, Danny talks about the controversial events of this past weekend's 2021 Oscars.
Plus, some hype and shameless self-promotion for the upcoming virtual live read of Danny's sci-fi TV pilot script ALT ALEX - as well as discussion about what inspired the script.
This week, Danny preps for the long-time-coming 2021 Oscars with his picks and predictions for this year's show. Plus, discussion of two Oscar-nominated films in The Father and Another Round.
This week, Danny spends some time lamenting the possible closure of the beloved Arclight movie theaters - including one of this favorite places in all of LA, the famous Arclight Hollywood and Cineramadome.
And in his picks of the week ... Danny talks the new Bob Odenkirk action flick Nobody, and checks back in to talk about the latest installments of the Disney Plus series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and the DC Comics graphic novel series The Other History of the DC Universe.
This week, it's monster mayhem - as Danny talks Godzilla vs. Kong and last year's Love & Monsters (and a little Pacific Rim for good measure!). Danny also raves about his latest podcast obsession: Mall Talk.
Additionally, the intro features a tribute to the late great George Segal, as well as a conversation about entertainment industry toxicity and abuse culture and what needs to be done about it.
Danny talks about why Marvel's latest Disney Plus TV series - The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - is a must-see for MCU fans. He also talks about Oscar-nominated film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and discusses finally catching up on the hilarious series PEN15.
And: some opening thoughts on Justice League: The Snydercut and the future of the DC Movie Universe!
In this special episode, Danny and friend / fellow videogame enthusiast Adam Korenman do a deep dive into the groundbreaking game The Last Of Us Part 2. There are SPOILERS-aplenty as the plot, themes, ending, and meta-commentary of the game are examined.
If you've played The Last Of Us 2 and want to hear it discussed - or are just curious about the game - this is the episode for you!
Note: Audio is a bit janky, apologies!
In this week's jam-packed episode, Danny runs through the recently-announced 2021 Oscar nominations and gives thoughts on what was snubbed!
Plus, discussion about DC Comics' Infinite Frontier restart for Nightwing, another shout-out for Syfy's must-watch series Resident Alien, and an endorsement of Alice Cooper's latest album, the hard-rockin' Detroit Stories.
In this episode, Danny has high praise for the awards-worthy new movie Minari.
Additionally, Danny gives some early thoughts on the CW's new superhero series Superman and Lois, and talks about the surprisingly-awesome new The Joker comic book from DC.
And: the episode opens with a discussion about the recent conservative panic about "cancel culture," and what this should mean to you as a pop-culture fan.
This week, Danny provides thoughts on the Golden Globe awards - with a few well-placed rants about TV ratings and comedies thrown in for good measure.
And in his Picks of the Week, Danny praises Nomadland as being a masterpiece, talks up the dark satire of I Care A Lot, and raves about the hilarious absurdist comedy of Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar.
Friend of the Pod Brian G joins the podcast this week on a special episode. Danny and Brian talk DC Comics' big event Future State, and each pick their favorite Future State books. Plus, discussion about Wandavision, Superman & Lois, and Martin Scorsese's controversial comments about film-as-"content." You won't want to miss this one.
Danny recommends two new movies this week: Amazon's One Night in Miami, and HBO Max's Judas & The Black Messiah. Plus, discussion of the recent DC Comics Black Label miniseries, Hellblazer: Rise and Fall - a highly entertaining John Constantine story written by rising star Tom Taylor.
Also: an extended rant about how modern videogames are too long!
This week, Danny talks about the awesome new indie sci-fi/comedy Psycho Goreman - and urges you to seek it out and watch it immediately! He also checks in on Wandavision and last week's internet-breaking cliffhanger! And talks Empire's recent epic podcast episode featuring a 3-hour conversation between Edgar Wright and Quentin Tarantino - aka a film nerd's dream!
Plus: thoughts on finally finishing Schitt's Creek.
Danny recommends the new animated Batman movie, Batman: Soul of the Dragon. Plus thoughts on Netflix's film The White Tiger, and more Riverdale discussion before next week's big time jump!
Plus: extensive thoughts on this week's Golden Globes nominations!
This week, Danny goes solo and talks SYFY's quirky new dramedy RESIDENT ALIEN. He also dives into the mysterious new Hulu special known as DEREK DELGAUDIO'S IN & OF ITSELF, and gives a shout out to the recently-returned-to-the-air RIVERDALE.
Plus: Danny looks back on a weekend of watching period piece romance films - which included his first-ever (!!!) viewing of Titanic!
Danny is joined by special guest Rebecca K to talk about a number of topics - including how themed movie weekends have kept them sane during the pandemic! Also: discussion of Marvel's first Disney Plus TV show - WANDAVISION, Rebecca talks all things BRIDGERTON, and Danny recommends the new NBC sitcom Mr. Mayor.
Danny discusses two much-anticipated new movies that are finally out on digital this week: Promising Young Woman and News of the World! Plus: thoughts on the Critics' Choice Awards and how they could influence the Oscars, and a recap of a recent punk-rock themed movie marathon.
In this episode - the first of 2021! - Danny discusses The Twilight Zone and other classic sci-fi watched over the New Year's break. Additionally, his picks of the week include the new Netflix special Death to 2020, FOX's new animated comedy The Great North, and DC Comics' epic new narrative known as Future State (specifically, John Ridley's "The Next Batman")-!
In this special year-end episode, Danny talks through his picks for the Best of 2020, with segments counting down his favorite TV shows, comic books, videogames, and movies of the year!
Danny opens this special, jam-packed holiday episode with some discussion about Cyberpunk and the state of the videogame industry. Then, it's off to the races with thoughts on Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Tenet, Mulan, and Lovers Rock. Plus: a shout-out to one of the best DC Comics in a while, Dark Knights - Death Metal: The Secret Origin!
This week, Danny talks about three award-worthy recent movie releases: the Meryl Streep-starring film from Steven Soderbergh: Let Them All Talk, John Boyega's latest Red, White and Blue, and the Kate Winslet starrer Ammonite.
Plus, discussion about Disney's massive recent reveal of upcoming Star Wars and Marvel content.
It's December, which, even in this crazy year, means Oscar-contenders. This week, Danny talks two big ones - David Fincher's Mank, and Sound of Metal ... featuring a mind-blowing performance from Riz Ahmed. Danny also looks at the mind-bending, Aubrey Plaza-starring movie Black Bear. And, a shout-out to Big Mouth Season 4! Oh - and Happy Hanukkah!
This week, Danny talks new body-swap horror-comedy FREAKY, discusses the hit Netflix series THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT, and the new comedy special NATE: A ONE MAN SHOW. Plus: looking at new TV's and more!
It's Thanksgiving 2020, and Danny talks about what pop-culture he's particularly thankful for during this crazy pandemic year.
Also, discussion about the new Hulu-original movie RUN, the A24 indie gem First Cow, Season 2 of His Dark Materials, and the long-awaited first issue of John Ridley's DC Comics deconstruction: The Other History of the DC Universe.
Danny talks the boundary-pushing sci-fi horror movie POSSESSOR from Brandon Cronenberg, pays tribute to Robert Venditti's recently-wrapped run writing DC Comics' Hawkman, and recommends new albums from classic rock icons AC/DC and Tom Petty.
Plus: Wonder Woman 1984 goes to HBO Max, and The Game Awards announce their nominees.
Danny talks Aaron Sorkin's new Netflix movie - The Trial of The Chicago 7. Plus, discussion of Black Magick - one of the best comic books on the market today - and a tribute to Marc Maron's always-great WTF Podcast. Additionally: getting hyped for the Playstation 5 console launch.
It's a crazy election week, but there's still pop-culture to talk about! In this episode, Danny nerds out for the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian. Also: discussion of the David Byrne concert film American Utopia and the first issues of the much-anticipated comic book sequel Sweet Tooth: The Return.
In a special Halloween episode of the podcast, Danny counts down his Top 10 horror movies of the last ten years. Want to find out which movies made the cut? Then give this one a listen!
Also: discussion about the long-awaited release of Bong Joon Ho's lost classic Memories of Murder, the Harley Quinn animated series, and the must-watch political documentary The Way I See It.
Danny recommends the new Miranda July movie Kajillionaire, as well as the new horror-romance-teen-comedy Spontaneous. He also talks about the first issue of the new Watchmen sequel comic, Rorschach #1 - by writer Tom King.
Also: discussion about the season finales of The Vow and Lovecraft Country.
Danny gets in the Halloween spirit as he talks the new Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manner! On the serious side, there's also a look at the new ripped-from-the-headlines documentary Totally Under Control. On the more fun side, there's some thoughts on the nostalgic new videogame Crash Bandicoot 4.
Plus: what makes a good Halloween Horror Movie Marathon, Save Yourselves!, and The Boys S2 finale discussion.
Danny talks about how this is a weird year for Fall TV and Halloween celebrations - and then dives into Fargo Season 4, the new Black Widow comic book series from Marvel and writer Kelly Thompson, and the buzzworthy new videogame Hades.
Danny discusses the new Showtime miniseries The Comey Rule, and how much is too much when it comes to movies and TV about current events. He also talks the new Netflix movie Enola Holmes, and discusses the much-anticipated launch of the new Image comic book The Department of Truth.
Danny talks the crazy new HBO docuseries THE VOW, new Netflix original movie THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME, and salutes the just-completed run of writer Joshua Williamson on THE FLASH comic books. Also: an Emmy Awards recap, some quick Super Mario 3D All-Stars chat, and a look at Marvel movie delays!
Danny talks Season 2 of THE BOYS on Amazon Prime, and also looks at the fascinating new documentary Feels Good Man. Finally, some discussion of John Lewis' autobiographical graphic novel series: March.
Additionally, Danny looks at this week's Playstation 5 event and pricing/release date reveal, Week 2 of DC Fandome, and talks a little Tenet.
Danny talks the new HBO Max series from Ridley Scott - Raised By Wolves! Also, a breakdown of Charlie Kaufman's new Netflix movie I'm Thinking of Ending Things and a look at Ed Brubaker's latest graphic novel - Pulp!
Plus, a mysterious lack of FOMO for Tenet and Mulan.
Danny gives his thoughts on the latest excellent adventures of Bill & Ted, talks more The Last Of Us Part 2, and dives into The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage by one of his favorite writers - Jeff Lemire. Also: a short tribute to the great Chadwick Boseman (#WakandaForever).
Danny looks back at this past weekend's DC Fandome event, talks the new Batman: Three Jokers comic, looks at the new Netflix docuseries High Score, and remembers a favorite series from earlier in the year: Dispatches From Elsewhere.
Danny rants a bit about movie theaters - and then talks Lovecraft Country, Schitt's Creek, and the new Blade Runner comic book!
Danny checks in on Stargirl S1 and Umbrella Academy S2 after finishing both seasons, and then talks An American Pickle, Perry Mason, and looks back on the sci-fi greatness that was Devs.
Danny runs down his (somewhat belated) thoughts on the 2020 Emmy nominations - and talks Umbrella Academy, The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, and the Triple Click podcast.
Danny recaps Comic-Con @ Home, and gives his thoughts on Doom Patrol, Kentucky Route Zero, and the book Under the Black Hat by Jim Ross.
In the first-ever episode of the brand new podcast, Danny talks Comic-Con in the era of COVID-19, gets hyped for Comic-Con at home, and talks about pop-culture he's into these days including Stargirl, Spider-Man for PS4, and the new comic book Firepower.