Prodigious Saps

Chad Smalley and Brendan Jones (friends for more than 30 years) reflect on movies, TV, music and comics… with a special focus on their shared love of Superman.

Prodigious Saps is a tv podcast hosted by Chad Smalley & Brendan Jones, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chad Smalley & Brendan Jones hosts Prodigious Saps, a tv show with 81 episodes published.

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  Episode #75

  Episode 75: We loved SUPERGIRL (2026): Our FULL Review

  Jul 11, 20261h 35m

  We both loved SUPERGIRL — so why has the reaction from critics been so mixed? In Part One of our review, we share their spoiler-free thoughts on Milly Alcock, Lobo, the film’s tone, and what the movie gets so right. Part Two dives into full spoilers and unbridled nitpicking. 00:00 - Non-Spoiler 24:13 - SPOILERS Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/

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  Episode #74

  Episode 74: Supergirl Meets Superman + More MAN OF TOMORROW Set Leaks

  Jun 11, 202643 min

  Right after we recorded our last episode, TONS more stuff dropped. We now have a new trailer and TWO full clips from SUPERGIRL. Tonight we're focusing on those two clips, which are both fascinating. ALSO: loads more tantalizing glimpses of MAN OF TOMORROW from the streets of Atlanta, where Superman and a mech-suited Lex Luthor are battling each other amidst angry Metropolis citizens. Brace yourselves, because there will undoubtedly be LOTS more coming! Kara lands on Earth clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9s-m1wIyt0 Supergirl bar fight clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_9rz-wVIY8 00:00:00 — Kara lands on Earth scene 00:13:16 — Superman is more complex than you think 00:18:16 — SUPERGIRL bar fight scene 00:27:38 — MAN OF TOMORROW set leaks and speculation Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps RELATED LINKS: Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards: https://linktr.ee/slappercast Tesla City Stories https://www.teslacitystories.com Breakfast of the Gods https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/

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  Episode #73

  MAN OF TOMORROW set photos, SUPERGIRL, and more

  Jun 5, 20261h 9mS0

  <p>Things are coming out faster than we can keep up with! We recorded this a couple days ago, before the final SUPERGIRL trailer dropped. Since then, loads more stuff has come out about MAN OF TOMORROW and SUPERGIRL. We will be recording a follow-up video ASAP! </p> <p>Anyway, today we're covering a bunch of different stuff:</p> First MAN OF TOMORROW set photos SUPEGIRL TV spot reveals Lex Luthor Battlesuit reveal SPIDER-NOIR MANDO & GROGU BACKROOMS (no spoilers) <p>00:00:00 — Man of Steel set photos<br> 00:02:14 — SUPERGIRL TV spots<br> 00:14:04 — Lex Battlesuit reveal<br> 00:19:31 — AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY promo event <br> 00:23:31 — SPIDER NOIR<br> 0...

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  Episode #72

  FULL breakdown of LANTERNS Teaser 2

  May 20, 202659 minS0

  <p>Here's our full nerdy analysis of the second LANTERNS teaser, laden with metric buttloads of speculation.</p> <p>PLUS: upcoming DC animated series and STAR WARS talk</p> <p>Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories. <br> https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps</p> <p>RELATED LINKS:</p> <p>Blaggards<br> https://blaggards.com/</p> <p>SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:<br> https://linktr.ee/slappercast</p> <p>Tesla City Stories<br> https://www.teslacitystories.com</p> <p>Breakfast of the Gods<br> https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods</p> <...

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  Episode #71

  Did Marvel finally let THE PUNISHER go Full-Frank?

  May 13, 202648 minS0

  <p>We've just watched ONE LAST KILL and... it was pretty good! What did y'all think?</p> <p>ALSO: some jabber other MCU projects, STAR WARS, and why sometimes the best approach is simple: tell a good story and let the character do what they do best. No easter egg soup necessary.</p> <p>00:00:00 — Punisher: One Last Kill<br> 00:15:06 — Is Daredevil in Spider-Man or NOT?<br> 00:17:38 — Should Marvel do more of these one-offs?<br> 00:26:01 — Star Wars<br> 00:31:26 — More about PUNISHER<br> 00:36:55 — TIME BANDITS reboot <br> 00:39:42 — Rebooting IP responsibly </p> <p>PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/ProdigiousSaps<br> JOIN: https://www.youtube.com/ch...

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