Author: Matt Waters

I used to write a lot. Then I mostly talked about how I used to write a lot. Now I kinda split the difference.

Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 4

Episode 4

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters just won’t stop podcasting, which is fitting given the title of this mini-series devoted to Damon Lindelof’s TV continuation of the most acclaimed comic book of all time.

Character studies galore this week as we look into the window of Looking Glass’ mind and finally learn the truth about Will Reeves. How many teases did Matt pick up on? Does he have any idea what Ozymandias is really up to? Will he say ‘ostensibly’ fewer than 15 times??? What are you waiting for? Listen and find out! Continue reading Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 4

Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 3

Episode 3

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters just won’t stop podcasting, which is fitting given the title of this mini-series devoted to Damon Lindelof’s TV continuation of the most acclaimed comic book of all time.

This week our core cast is finally complete thanks to the arrival of the always electric Jean Smart and the delightful Hong Chau make their series debuts… As do Dale Petey, Excalibur the Dildo and Lube Man! Ben can’t help but tease a blissfully ignorant Matt as the plot thickens, and Jeremy Irons gets up to more nonsense. Continue reading Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 3

Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 2

Episode 2

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters just won’t stop podcasting, which is fitting given the title of this mini-series devoted to Damon Lindelof’s TV continuation of the most acclaimed comic book of all time.

We begin coverage of the show-proper this week, delving into the first pair of episodes, with world and character building flying thick and fast. The show is definitely pro-squid, but is it also pro-cop? And just what on Earth is Jeremy Irons up to? Listen to Matt try and explain! Continue reading Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 2

Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 1

Episode 1

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters just won’t stop podcasting, which is fitting given the title of this mini-series devoted to Damon Lindelof’s TV continuation of the most acclaimed comic book of all time.

This first episode tackles the original comic book and the litany of adaptations and projects that were inspired by it, including Zack Snyder’s movie, the Before Watchmen project, and Pax Americana, Doomsday Clock and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. Continue reading Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 1

Secret Agent Men – Episode 15: Mission: Impossible Fallout

15) Fallout

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Ben & Matt’s journey has reached its premature terminus thanks to No Time to Die’s delay, but in many ways Fallout is a fitting ending as it is their most contentious episode to date. So for one last time (for now) gather around and listen to Matt be on the wrong side of history! Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 15: Mission: Impossible Fallout

Secret Agent Men – Episode 14: Jason Bourne

14) Jason Bourne

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

The poster alone should tell you everything you need to know about this movie.

Ben went to the World Premiere of this film, and Matt had never seen it, and yet somehow they went into this episode on equal footing. Yes, it’s that most forgettable of films, Jason Bourne. Is it better than The Bourne Legacy? Does the fact that question needs asking speak volumes? The answer to both is “Probably.” Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 14: Jason Bourne

Secret Agent Men – Episode 13: Spectre

13) Spectre

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Matt has spent every day since Spectre came out telling everyone how bad it is but during the course of this podcast began to have his doubts. Does his memory deceive him? Will first time viewer Ben like it? Surely you can’t go wrong with Sam Mendes returning, Christoph Waltz and Andrew Scott as the villains and Lea Seydoux as the female lead… right? Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 13: Spectre

Secret Agent Men – Episode 12: Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation

12) Rogue Nation

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Christopher McQuarrie has arrived and he’s bringing dissension to Ben & Matt, with the former enamoured and the latter lobbying claims of plagiarism. Get your debating shoes on and figure out where you stand on Crazy Tom’s latest outing as Ethan Hunt. Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 12: Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation

Secret Agent Men – Episode 11: Skyfall

Skyfall is biggest earning film in UK

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Buckle up, babydolls, because Ben is punchy and Matt is filibustering as we celebrate 50 years of Bond with what some consider the pinnacle of the franchise. Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 11: Skyfall

Secret Agent Men – Episode 10: The Bourne Legacy

10) Bourne Legacy

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Take your blues or this podcast WILL lower your IQ significantly, as Matt overshares about wolves, Ben is completely dumbfounded and general hysteria sets in extremely quickly. Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 10: The Bourne Legacy