Genre Equality
Genre Equality
Genre Equality
Genre Equality is a monthly podcast discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture. From horror and fantasy to superheroes and science fiction - we got you covered. https://www.facebook.com/genreequalitypodcast/
Genre Equality #26: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Harley Quinn, Steven Universe Future, Dracula & more!
Welcome to the 26th episode of  Genre Equality - a monthly podcast dedicated to discussing all things on  the geekier side of pop culture. From horror and fantasy to superheroes  and sci-fi - we got you covered. From DC TV's wild multiverse,  new anime movies, and genre-bending horror; to emotionally profound kids  cartoons, terrible remakes and underrated indie films - we have plenty  to discuss! Plus, Hidzir also recommends a new Green Lantern spin-off  comic from Broken Earth trilogy author N.K. Jemisin!
Feb 2, 2020
1 hr 10 min
Genre Equality #25: Star Wars IX, Mandalorian, Watchmen, The Expanse, Rick & Morty, Witcher & more!
Welcome to the 25th episode of  Genre Equality - a monthly podcast dedicated to discussing all things on  the geekier side of pop culture. From horror and fantasy to superheroes  and sci-fi - we got you covered. It's our 2nd anniversary - and  we're kicking off the New Year and a new decade with our biggest episode  ever! We look back on a huge month for genre content to discuss HBO's  genius Watchmen sequel series, the return of sci-fi faves Rick &  Morty and The Expanse, contrasting Star Wars entries with The  Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker, and the debuts of two lavish  fantasy series in His Dark Materials and The Witcher. In addition,  Hidzir quickly reviews a Senegalese ghost love story (Atlantics) and a  French animation about a severed hand (I Lost My Body), while advising  you to stay away from streaming bore-fests like Runaways, See, and For  All Mankind. Meanwhile, IsaF returns with Anime Corner to break down the  best of animation from the East and West over the past quarter.
Dec 28, 2019
2 hr 21 min
Genre Equality #24: Doctor Sleep, Zombieland 2, The Man In The High Castle, The Lighthouse & more!
Welcome to the 24th episode of Genre Equality - a monthly podcast  dedicated to discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture.  From horror and fantasy to superheroes and sci-fi - we got you covered. From  long-awaited sequels (with a lot to live up to) and alt-history  fascists, to a creative anthology and a bonkers arthouse psychodrama -  we dive into the best and worst of genre from the past month. Plus, we  celebrate the legacy of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (which just ended  it's run); and list our 10 favourite movies, series and books/comics  from the 2010s!
Dec 7, 2019
1 hr 7 min
Genre Equality #23: BoJack Horseman, Carole & Tuesday, Primal, Big Mouth, Joker, Testaments & more!
Welcome to the 23nd episode of Genre Equality - a monthly podcast  dedicated to discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture.  From horror and fantasy to superheroes and sci-fi - we got you covered. Noted  playwright Christopher Fok (Dark Matter Theatrics) joins us on this  packed episode! Beyond breaking down the controversy and merits  surrounding Todd Phillip's character study of an iconic DC villain - we  were happy dig deep into three artful, intelligent and profound animated  masterpieces. Additionally we talk about Paul Rudd and Will Smith  fighting clones, a great educational cartoon for kids, tonally varied  anime (from pop musical to grindhouse), a zombie comedy, a Japanese  internment camp horror story, and lackluster blockbuster sequels.  Finally, Hidzir discusses Margaret Atwood's sequel to The Handmaid's  Tale, while Chris recommends 2 Chinese light novels.
Nov 8, 2019
1 hr 35 min
Genre Equality #22: The Dark Crystal, Undone, Midsommar, Weathering With You, Ad Astra, It 2 & more!
Welcome to the 22nd episode of Genre Equality - a monthly podcast  dedicated to discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture.  From horror and fantasy to superheroes and sci-fi - we got you covered. From  gorgeously crafted allegories about climate change, to sun-drenched  Scandinavian folk horror, to profound stories about absent fathers set  amidst a cosmic backdrop - we're blessed to discuss some astounding  genre film and TV from the past month. In addition we review a heartfelt  animated musical, the return of Pennywise, a scary French horror  series, a Victorian steampunk fantasy, DC's heroic young outsiders, and  more. Finally, Hidzir recommends 2 amazing comics from writer Kieron  Gillen.
Oct 8, 2019
1 hr 29 min
Genre Equality #21: Agents of SHIELD, Infinity Train, Scary Stories, In Fabric, Paper Girls & more!
Welcome to the 21st episode of Genre Equality - a monthly podcast  dedicated to discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture.  From horror and fantasy to superheroes and sci-fi - we got you covered. Tune  in as we once again sing the praises of the greatest comic-book TV show  of all-time! Beyond that, we discuss horror for kids and adults,  Netflix's many Nickelodeon revivals, a feminist dystopia, emotionally  engaging animated series, a Beatles-less alt-universe, stupidly kick-ass  action, existential space drama, and the trippy time-traveling climax  to Noah Hawley's mutant experiment. In addition, Hidzir recommends that  you read Brian K. Vaughan's Paper Girls, Ed Brubaker's Bad Weekend, and a  short story collection by BoJack Horseman's creator. Finally we discuss  the 2019 Hugo Awards, highlights from from D23, and the Disney/Sony  Spider-Man divorce.
Sep 1, 2019
1 hr 52 min
Genre Equality #20: Spider-Man: Far From Home, Stranger Things, Crawl, Los Espookys, 3Below & more!
Welcome to the 20th episode of Genre Equality - a monthly podcast  dedicated to discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture.  From horror and fantasy to superheroes and sci-fi - we got you covered. Beyond  fun stories of super-powered teens saving the world, we have our eyes  on smaller gems too. From deadpan horror-comedies, man-eating  alligators, and photo-realistic lions; to swampy bayou horror,  ultraviolent superhero deconstruction, and various killer dolls - we  review the best and worst of this past month's genre offerings. In  addition, we pick our highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2019, select  the best from anime's stacked summer season, mourn the horrific arson  attack on KyoAni, and discuss the surprise finale of The Walking Dead  comics.
Aug 8, 2019
1 hr 46 min
Genre Equality #19: Toy Story 4, Good Omens, One-Punch Man, Godzilla 2, Black Mirror, Dark & more!
Welcome to the 19th episode of  Genre Equality - a monthly podcast dedicated to discussing all things on  the geekier side of pop culture. From horror and fantasy to superheroes  and sci-fi - we got you covered. Although this summer blockbuster  season has been a bust, it did give us one truly great addition to a  beloved animation franchise, and a royal kaiju rumble. Over in TV land,  we review a delightfully twee fantasy-comedy, the return of a  techno-phobic anthology, a kawaii-metalcore anime, a dense German  time-travel series, and the last hurrah for MCU's Netflix universe. In addition we also discuss Ted Chiang's brilliant sci-fi short story  collection entitled Exhalation, and the closure of DC's Vertigo imprint. (Topics and time stamps in the Mixcloud playlist or comments below.)
Jul 2, 2019
1 hr 23 min
Genre Equality #18: Game of Thrones, Doom Patrol, Tuca & Bertie, What We Do In The Shadows & more!
Welcome to the 18th episode of Genre Equality - a monthly podcast  dedicated to discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture.  From horror and fantasy to superheroes and sci-fi - we got you covered. This  month, we most of our energy unpacking the divisive final season to  HBO's pop-culture phenomenon. But beyond Ice and Fire, we also discuss two audaciously bizarre superhero shows from DC, a vampire mockumentary,  Superman as an Elsewords horror story, Broad City as anthropomorphized birds, a neo-noir Pokemon gumshoe, China's interstellar disaster epic, a  rebooted sci-fi anthology narrated by Jordan Peele, and much more. In  addition, Isa picks out some great anime to watch, while Hidzir recommends an immersive podcast starring Wolverine.
Jun 1, 2019
1 hr 50 min
Genre Equality #17: Avengers: Endgame, Discovery, Shazam!, The Magicians, Ultraman, The Tick & more!
Welcome to the 17th episode of Genre Equality - a monthly podcast  dedicated to discussing all things on the geekier side of pop culture.  From horror and fantasy to superheroes and sci-fi - we got you covered. The epic culmination to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Infinity Saga"  takes up most of the oxygen in this month's episode (as it should). But  we didn't forget about smaller scale offerings on TV and film -  including magical YA fare, creepy supernatural kids, indie sci-fi, and  vibrant animation, alongside other big franchise properties like Star  Trek: Discovery, Hellboy, Shazam!, Ultraman, Dumbo and more. In addition  we, also review Detective Comics #1000, which paid tribute to Batman on  his 80th anniversary.
May 9, 2019
1 hr 28 min
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