On this week’s long-overdue episode, guest Stephen Andes is on to discuss the legendary American folk hero, El Zorro. What about Zorro made Stephen want to write a whole book about the character? How has the legacy of Zorro affected the American myth around superheroes? How has that legacy changed over time? And over a century, what are some of our favorite story moments surrounding one of America’s first vigilante legends? All this and more on The In My Defense Podcast!

What's that in your feed? It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's the In My Defense Podcast! We are back in the new year all the way from Krypton to discuss if Superman really is as boring as people say he is. Terrance and Marcus join the show to ask the hard-hitting questions. What makes the true Superman? What comic-book moment consistently makes Christian cry? And did Marcus really write up notes for this? All this and more on The In My Defense Podcast! Hero Down by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3868-hero-down License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Every year, the world is constantly bombarding us with images and tales of a jolly old man, with a big round belly, a smile, and a bright red suit being pulled on a magical sleigh, pulled by eight tiny reindeer. But there is so much more to Santa Claus than being the most generous reverse-cat-burglar in the world. Deep down, is a rich history of violence, faith, and demon-slaying that proves that good old Kris Kringle is much more metal than we give him credit for. Join Nic Saenz and Host Christian Rivero as we ask; What could have possibly earned Santa a night in jail? Where the army of polar bears come from? What dark truth lurks behind the Santa Clause franchise? All on this week’s episode of the In My Defense Podcast! Coventry Carol by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7184-coventry-carol License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license X-Mas In The House by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7140-x-mas-in-the-house License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Carol Of The Bells by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7138-carol-of-the-bells-metal-version License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

On this week’s episode, Misael guests to discuss one of his favorite topics; Geopolitics and how geography can ultimately effect how different nations and states are affected by their location and the types of land they’re home to. What is Geopolitics and why is it simpler than it sounds? Why does this all really boil down to empathy? What does Avatar: The Last Airbender have to do with any of this? Find out this week on the In My Defense Podcast! Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3522-cold-funk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week on the cast, I am joined by director Gabriel Rhenals discussing the art of film from the perspective of an indie filmmaker, and what it was like working on his very first feature, For My Sister, now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. What difficulties does one run into on the indie scene? How an we use film to play with the perspectives of our audience? And what is it that separates film from other mediums of storytelling? Find out on this week’s episode of the In My Defense Podcast. You can learn more about Gabriel and what he’s working on here For My Sister socials include: FMS on Facebook: @ForMySisterMovieFMS on Instagram: @formysistermovieFMS on Twitter:@formysistermov If you ever find yourself struggling with mental illness, don’t hesitate to reach out to the following resources and remember, you’re not alone. Top helpline resources on The National Alliance of Mental Illness National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 The Crisis Text Line: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 US helplines by area Some overseas helplines here

November 17th. A special day in history. For on the day this episode is released, it is Danny Devito’s birthday. Danny Devito, National treasure that he is, turns 76 years old today, and this episode is dedicated to him. Sit with Christian and Guillermo Figueroa (Designer of the In My Defense Logo) as we lightly discuss the life and career of one of the most influential names in Hollywood. Seriously. For all things Gizmo, check him out here

This week, we get down to some desert rock as Nick Valdes joins Christian to discuss Queens of the Stone Age. What album may have been inspired by a near-death experience? What life lesson can we take away from QotSA and other bands like them? What do Josh Homme and "Weird" Al Yankovic surprisingly have in common? Find out on this week's episode of In My Defense! Follow Nick @nickavaldes and find his work at newplayexchange.org

This week on the podcast, David Hepburn is here for an in depth discussion on his favorite episode of one of the latest hit HBO series Lovecraft Country. What kind of stories do me and Dave agree are just the best? What about this episode really turned David’s opinion on the show around? By the end of it, what really was the worse thing Atticus did on the show? For those answers and more, check out this latest SPOILERY episode of the In My Defense Podcast! Follow David on Instagram here and go here for every Black Improv Alliance.

Strangely enough, if anything gets this podcast canceled it’ll be this episode. This week on the podcast, Sophy London comes on to discuss a combination of the two most contentious subjects on the internet, Politics and Star Wars! Were these movies too far ahead of their time? Is George Lucas the world’s luckiest genius? Are we al Jar Jar?!?!?! Find out on this week’s episode of the In My Defense Podcast! Click here to find out more about The Price For Freedom. Follow Sophy on Instagram @Solocinema Outro music “It’s a Trap” by Dr. Awkward

Godzilla. Power Rangers. Super Sentai. Kamen Rider. Beetleborgs. Ultraman. Just a few of several Japanese properties that fall under the Tokusatsu umbrella. Mark Mazzei is this week's guest to discuss as much about effects-driven Japanese cinema as we can fit on an episode. What aspect of this genre speaks to Mark the most? What makes each series a testament to creative writing? Has Mark damned me to a future of poverty, drowned in plastic, Japanese, light-up toys? Find out on this week's episode of the In My Defense Podcast!