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Chasing Amy AdamsUnderdog (with Ben Mekler)Years before she played Lois Lane, Amy Adams took on the role of a different superhero love interest in the 2007 comedy Underdog, where she voices a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Polly Purebred. We're joined by writer and director Ben Mekler to talk about Amy delivering the filthiest line of her career in a Disney movie, and why Underdog's missteps are Christopher Nolan's fault. Plus: the dauntingly expansive Air Bud universe, Jim Belushi's dog-centric career, and being the Amy Adams of the furry awards. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald
2025-09-171h 40
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 490Comic Reviews: DC Aquaman 1 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus Marvel Magik 1 by Ashley Allen, German Peralta, Arthur Hesli New Champions 1 by Steve Foxe, Ivan Fiorelli, Ig Guara, Arthur Hesli What If… Mickey and Friends Became the Fantastic Four? by Steve Behling, Riccardo Secchi, Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Lucio Ruvidotti What If… Galactus Transformed Gambit? by Josh Trujillo, Manuel Garcia, Ceci de la Cruz Marvel Unlimited Alligator Loki 43 by Alyssa Wong, Bob Quinn Boom Jim Henson Presents 1 by Shannon Watters, Max Sarin, Lisa Moore; Jill Tew, Carola Borelli, Gloria Martinelli; Seanan McGuire, Countandra, Valentina Pinto Dark Horse Those Not Afra...
2025-01-182h 11
Crew Expendable | A Xenomorph PodcastCall for Support: Friend of the Show Impacted by LA WildfireHere's how to help the Meklers:Send Target and Amazon giftcards to meklerfamilydonations@gmail.comVenmo Ben @ben-meklerDonate via GoFundMe https://gofund.me/48bd5003Here's some ways to support the many victims of the LA wildfires:LA Regional Food Bank https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/The California Fire Foundation: https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.htmlPasadena Humane Eaton Fire Emergency Fund: https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkoutThe Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html
2025-01-1011 min
MK PodquestCall for Support: Friend of the Show Impacted by LA WildfireHere's how to help the Meklers:Send Target and Amazon giftcards to meklerfamilydonations@gmail.comVenmo Ben @ben-meklerDonate via GoFundMe https://gofund.me/48bd5003Ways to support the many victims of the LA wildfires:LA Regional Food Bank https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/The California Fire Foundation: https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.htmlPasadena Humane Eaton Fire Emergency Fund: https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkoutThe Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html
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2025-01-1011 min
Womanpower - Portrék keret nélkül Kutasi JudittalMindig a rögösebb úton - Portré Mekler Anitával, a PwC Magyarország kiskereskedelmi és fogyasztói piacokért felelős cégtársávalHogyan válhat valaki egy multinál cégtárssá? Mennyire
fontos ma a fiatal tehetségek mentorálása? Milyen kihívásokat rejt, ha valaki a multinacionális lét mellett egy kisvállalkozás társtulajdonosa is egyben? Mekler Anita közgazdász, adószakértővel beszélgetek minderről, aki legalább két évtizede van már a PwC kötelékében. 2017
és 2021 között a vállalat Közép-Kelet Európai transzferár csoportjának vezetője volt (ekkor 29 ország tartozott hozzá), ma pedig már a PwC Magyarország kiskereskedelmi és fogyasztói...
2024-06-1550 min
Screen DraftsSAW SUPER DRAFT (with Ben Mekler, Megan Amram, & Walter Hollmann)SCREAM Drafts VI continues as rookie Megan Amram (Parks & Rec, The Good Place) joins veterans Ben Mekler (Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Night) and Walter Hollmann (The Silver Screening Room) to rank all 10 of the films in the nearly twenty year old SAW franchise!
2023-10-242h 25
The InsurgentsEp. 212: Writers Win, GOP Trades Barbs ft. Ben Mekler & Dave WeigelWe have two interviews for you all in this episode!First, writer and producer Ben Mekler joins Jordan to recap the WGA’s wins after a successful strike. We explore how the writers banded together as the studios repeatedly insisted their demands were outlandish and would never happen. The wins they achieved together are a lesson in the importance of collective bargaining and Ben shares the sentiment in the room as the WGA learned about the deal they had won.Then we sat down with Dave Weigel of Semafor to recap the second GOP debate. We of course revisited Ch...
2023-09-291h 19
MK PodquestMK Podquest X Mortal Podkast Round 3It's time. Ben Mekler, host of Mortal Podkast, has returned to our realm to be told the rest of the story of Mortal Kombat Conquest from the perspective of The Great Kung Lao. For those keeping track, we bulldoze through episodes 12-22, bringing an end to the saga of the Kombat Krew for a third time. Listen to Round 1, covering episodes 1-6Listen to Round 2, covering episodes 7-11On the next episode we'll be fighting our way through the licensed Mortal Kombat 4 comic series from Brazil. Until then:Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://w...
2023-04-201h 51Screen DraftsTRAIN MOVIES (with Ben Mekler & Chris Amick)All aboard! Join us as screenwriting duo Ben Mekler & Chris Amick (Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Die Hart 2) sit down at the virtual draft table to trank the 7 best movies set on TRAINS! Next stop: excitement!
2023-03-212h 22
Mortal PodkastJess Lane vs. Jacqui BriggsTHE FINAL EPISODE OF MORTAL PODKAST ARRIVES. Writer/Comedian/Rock Star Jess Lane - the voice that yells "Mortal Podkast" in our iconic theme song - finally joins the show to hear the epic generational saga behind JACQUI BRIGGS! Thanks for listening, and as always... finish him.
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2022-09-191h 44Mortal PodkastElyse & James Willems vs. Cetrion & GerasThe infamous Elyse and James Willems join the show for its penultimate (for now) episode, journeying back to the dawn of kreation with CETRION and GERAS!
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2022-09-121h 50Mortal PodkastRax King vs. Kotal KahnAuthor Rax King (Tacky) takes on the rise of KOTAL KAHN!
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2022-09-051h 53Mortal PodkastEric Appel vs. Cassie CageWriter/director Eric Appel (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story) joins the show to talk about the legacy of CASSIE CAGE!
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2022-08-292h 02
Mortal PodkastCody Ziglar vs. Takeda TakahashiZig joins the show this week to hear the face-ripping, chain-whipping saga of Takeda Takahashi!
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2022-08-221h 39
Mortal PodkastDavid Sims vs. Kung JinBlank Check Podcast's David Sims joins the show for a journey back to the Shaolin Temple with Mortal Kombat's very own Artful Dodger, KUNG JIN!
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2022-08-151h 23
Mortal PodkastJosh Gondelman vs. D'vorahIt's famously nice man vs. famously bug woman on today's Mortal Podkast as writer and comedian Josh Gondelman joins the show to hear the slimy, controversial story of D'VORAH!
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2022-08-081h 42
Mortal PodkastCargill vs. Erron BlackHope you're ready for a rootin-tootin' centaur-shootin' good time, cause we're talking about interdimensional gunslinger Erron Black with none other than screenwriter C. Robert Cargill (Doctor Strange, The Black Phone) on today's MORTAL PODKAST!
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2022-08-011h 19
Mortal PodkastJD Dillard vs. KollectorGet ready for a journey into mystery, as special guest JD Dillard (writer/director of the upcoming DEVOTION) joins the show to hear about one of Mortal Kombat's least-explored kharacters, THE KOLLECTOR!
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2022-07-251h 05
Mortal PodkastMerritt K/Eric Thurm vs. Ferra/TorrWe've got a double-header double-header today, as the wonderful Eric Thurm and Merritt K join the show to break down the symbiotic Outworld duo known as Ferra/Torr!
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2022-07-181h 13
Mortal PodkastKung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight Writers vs. KronikaPREPARE THYSELF, PODKASTHEADS - we've got a big one today. FIVE guests, simultaneously breaking down the treacherous tale of the titan of time herself, KRONIKA. Jasmine Chiong, Shane Lynch, Neyah Barbee, Ellie Guzman, and of course Ben's writing partner Chris Amick join the show this week in celebration of Dreamworks' upcoming KUNG FU PANDA: THE DRAGON KNIGHT! Support the show (Ben was head writer and co-EP!) by checking it out on Netflix July 14th!
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2022-07-111h 53
Mortal PodkastRachael "Steak" Finley vs. SkarletWe're back, baby! The final (for now) season of Mortal Podkast begins with the delightful Rachael Finley aka Steak - breaking down the bloody history of phlebotomancer SKARLET!
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2022-07-041h 22
MK PodquestTalkin' Taven: An MK Podquest Special EventOn September 6th, 2021, Ben Mekler called Neal out on Mortal Podkast, challenging him to defend the legacy of Taven.
This is Neal's official response.
Also, Corey and Neal discuss the future plans of the podcast.
Special Thanks to Ben Mekler, Dave Schilling, the Kombat Time Podcast, Ben Hallstrom and Sarah Garvin
Next week we'll (finally) discuss the first two episodes of Mortal Kombat: Legacy II, but until then:
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2021-12-1437 min
MK PodquestMK Podquest Vs. Mortal Podkast Round 2It's time for ROUND 2 of MK Podquest vs. Mortal Podkast! We're overwriting Ben Mekler's precious childhood memories with a rundown of episodes 7-11 of Mortal Kombat: Conquest, and we also talk about Beanie Babies for like 10 minutes. This episode was first released to subscribers of the Mortal Podkast Patreon Go watch Mortal Kombat: Conquest on HBO Max Follow MK Podquest on Twitter @MKPodquest and Instagram SUPPORT THE SHOW AT KO-FI.COM/MKPODQUEST or ANCHOR.FM/MKPODQUEST/SUPPORT Follow Ben on Twitter @benmekler and subscribe to Mortal Podkast SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE to catch up on episodes in the most ULTIMATE way...
2021-10-051h 47
Mortal PodkastDave Schilling vs. TavenWe're wrapping Season 6 up with a big one as Dave Schilling joins the show for the apocalyptically inept adventures of TAVEN!
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2021-09-061h 41
Mortal PodkastBlair Socci vs. DaegonIt's ARMAGEDDON TIME, baby! Blair Socci joins the show to hear the devastatingly inept tale of DAEGON, a demi-god who looks exactly like a guy named Daegon.
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2021-08-3059 min
Watching Movies at the BarBATMAN AND ROBIN with Ben MeklerDo you like fun? Do you like queering heterosexuality? What about ice puns? Join us and Ben Mekler (KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS) to talk about the criminally underrated Batman and Robin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-251h 17
Mortal PodkastArin Hanson vs. ShujinkoGame Grumps' own Arin Hanson joins the show for the epic and frankly pathetic saga of eternal sucker, SHUJINKO!
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2021-08-232h 02
Mortal PodkastScott Wampler vs. OnagaThe Kingcast's Scott Wampler joins the show to discuss a very different kind of king - ONAGA, THE DRAGON KING!
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2021-08-161h 41
Mortal PodkastHector Navarro & Keller Knoblock vs. Kobra & KiraIt's a double-double header this week as 500 Greatest Films podcast hosts Hector Navarro and Keller Knoblock join the show to discuss two of the least popular kombatants in MK history - Black Dragon rejects Kobra & Kira!
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2021-08-091h 26
Mortal PodkastErika Ishii vs. AshrahIt's time to take a trip to the Netherrealm to meet demon slayer ASHRAH with none other than demon slayer Erika Ishii!
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2021-08-021h 11
Mortal PodkastJordan Morris vs. The Orderrealm (Hotaru, Dairou, and Darrius)Beloved podcast genius Jordan Morris joins the show to talk about THREE of the coppiest cops who ever copped it up in copsville. We're talking about the Orderrealm's own Hotaru, Hsu Hao, and Darrius on a very orderly episode of Mortal Podkast.
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2021-07-261h 11
Mortal PodkastMichael Chakraverty vs. HavikSeason 6 begins with a long-awaited trip to the chaosrealm alongside VERY special guest Michael Chakraverty (Great British Bake Off, menkind)!
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2021-07-191h 50
MK PodquestMK Podquest Vs. Mortal Podkast Round 1This week we're taking a trip back to Zhu Zin with our friend, Emmy Nominee Ben Mekler, host of Mortal Podkast, to challenge everything he thought he knew about Mortal Kombat lore by taking him through the first SIX episodes of Mortal Kombat: Conquest from the perspective of The Great Kung Lao. This episode was first released to subscribers of the Mortal Podkast Patreon, but unlike that version, THIS one includes the Podquest Anthem: Monk Krumble Remix. We'll be back next week to talk about Mortal Kombat: Annihilation but until then: Go watch Mortal Kombat: Conquest on HBO Max...
2021-05-112h 05
Mortal PodkastVyceVictus vs. Mortal Kombat (2021)Ask and ye shall receive! After many requests for a Mortal Podkast review of the new Mortal Kombat movie, I sat down with film essayist VyceVictus to discuss the flick and its liberal use of arcana. Enjoy, Podkastheads!
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2021-04-241h 18
Mortal PodkastBroti Gupta vs. KenshiSeason 5 comes to a thrilling conclusion as comedy writer Broti Gupta joins the show for the legendary tale of blind swordsman KENSHI!
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2021-03-081h 23
Mortal PodkastAkilah Hughes vs. Hsu Hao, Drahmin, Moloch, AND MokapAkilah Hughes joins the show to run through a gauntlet of obscure fighters - from cybernetic cult member Hsu Hao to demon buddies Drahmin and Moloch to Mokap, a karate teacher from Chicago.
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2021-03-011h 22
Mortal PodkastEmily Gaudette vs. FrostSome cryomancers are kind, some are cruel, and some are just colossal assholes. Writer Emily Gaudette joins the show to talk about the meanest ice-ssassin in the MK universe, FROST!
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2021-02-221h 27
Mortal PodkastDana Donnelly vs. Bo' Rai ChoBuckle up Podkastheads, it's time for the match-up you've all been waiting for: writer/comedian Dana Donnelly vs. barf-hurling interdimensional martial arts master/drunk Bo' Rai Cho!
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2021-02-151h 20
Mortal PodkastMaggie Mae Fish vs. NitaraHope you're ready to enter the vampireverse, cause we're exploring the weirdly detailed history of Mortal Kombat bloodsuckers with Maggie Mae Fish!
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2021-02-081h 25
Mortal PodkastSophia Benoit vs. Li MeiWriter Sophia Benoit joins the show to hear the shockingly horny saga of Outworld's very own Li Mei.
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2021-02-011h 00
Mortal PodkastHeather Anne Campbell vs. MavadoThe time has come to hear the tale of one of Mortal Kombat's least iconic warriors: bad-boy illuminati merc MOVADO! Join writer/comedian/bad video game podcaster Heather Anne Campbell (Rick & Morty, How Did This Get Played) for a whole lot of "huh, okay, good for him I guess" on today's Mortal Podkast.
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2021-01-251h 19
Mortal PodkastAmelia Elizalde vs. BlazeYou've heard him mentioned in nearly every Mortal Podkast episode to date. We're kicking off season five with the legend of big ol' fire hunk Blaze, featuring special guest Amelia Elizalde!
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2021-01-181h 03
Stay For DinnerBen and Kirby Mekler & Sugee CookiesDC makes Brinda Ayer's sugee biscuits AKA semolina butter cookies (or does he?) and then welcomes Ben and Kirby Mekler (Mortal Podkast and Leisure Fan Club, respectively) for the podcast debut of their new daughter Sunday, custom latke brainstorming live on the air, Kirby's food photography do's and don'ts, Mortal Kombat fighters' favorite foods, and a whole lot more! RECIPE https://food52.com/recipes/82214-sugee-biscuits-recipe KIRBY'S SITE leisure fan club
2020-12-221h 11
Mortal PodkastJoan Ford vs. TanyaSeason 4 comes to a rousing conclusion as we break down the Traitor of Edenia, TANYA, with writer/comedian/Beetlejuice the Musical fan Joan Ford!
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2020-08-241h 38
Mortal PodkastPeter Hastings vs. Kai & Meat & TremorAnimation legend and Ben Mekler's boss Peter Hastings joins the show to talk about three underrepresented Mortal Kombat kombatants who are bound by a common theme.
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2020-08-171h 15
Mortal PodkastTaylor Garron vs. JarekWriter, comedian, and Zoom alumnus Taylor Garron joins the show to give the Mortal Kombat universe's pettiest criminal his moment in the spotlight.
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2020-08-101h 10
Someone Should Make ThisEp 75 - Special Guest BEN MEKLER (Mortal Podkast, Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts)00:00:00 - Intro / Mortal Podkast / Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts00:17:40 - Game That Name00:25:20 - Ben Mekler's LucasArts-style, Dystopic, Musical, Eco-Noir Heist Adventure 00:50:06 - Recommendations someoneshouldmakethispodcast@gmail.com@MakeThisPodcastTheme music by Mariachi Entertainment SystemDisclaimer: Daanish Syed and Dan Weiland are employees of Warner Brothers Entertainment Group ("WBE"), and any feedback and opinions are solely their own.
2020-08-0559 min
Mortal PodkastRich Sommer vs. ReikoActor Rich Sommer (Mad Men, Glow) joins the show to talk about one of the biggest pieces of shit in the entire Mortal Kombat franchise. A man who is just fully garbage. We are talking, of course, about Reiko.
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2020-08-031h 29
Mortal PodkastKaren Han vs. SareenaThe underrated demon with a heart of gold finally gets her due, with the help of writer Karen Han.
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2020-07-271h 16
Mortal PodkastKumail Nanjiani vs. Quan ChiWriter/actor/almond milk enthusiast Kumail Nanjiani joins the show to hear the heart-stopping saga of Quan Chi, a dark sorceror addicted to being an asshole.
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2020-07-201h 33
Mortal PodkastJoey Clift vs. FujinIt's the God of Wind vs. writer/comedian/God of Garfield memes Joey Clift!
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2020-07-131h 27
Mortal PodkastShea Serrano vs. ShinnokSeason 4 kicks off with a big one - with the help of New York Times best-selling author Shea Serrano, we're diving right into the big bad of Mortal Kombat 4: SHINNOK!
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2020-07-061h 10
On The Page668. The Optimistic Mischief MakerWriter / Director Ben Mekler talks about his experiences writing for the Netflix animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.
2020-06-1244 min
Mortal PodkastGriffin Newman vs. RainOne part Hercules, one part Aladdin, ten parts douchebag and what do you get? One of the least popular and most powerful kharacters in the Mortal Kombat universe. Griffin Newman (The Tick, Blank Check podcast) joins the show (twice!) to bring Season 3 of Mortal Podkast to a klose with the saga of the water-wielding demi-god himself, Rain!
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2020-05-041h 46
Mortal PodkastWhitney Moore vs. SindelIt's undead banshee queen time, baby! Actor, writer, host, and lil' stinker Whitney Moore joins the show to hear the epic and often upsetting saga of Mortal Kombat's hottest mom, SINDEL!
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2020-04-201h 31
Mortal PodkastAnthony Carboni vs. CyraxIn the world of Mortal Kombat, some cyborg ninjas are heroes. Some are villains. And others...are Cyrax. Mortal Podkast returns from the depths of kuarantine for a patent pending remote-i-sode with Anthony Carboni (We Have Concerns, The Star Wars Show) and everyone's favorite well-meaning, self-destructing punching bag: CYRAX.
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2020-04-131h 42
Mortal PodkastBONUS-SODE: MK vs. DC UniverseAnother Patreon jewel unleashed upon the masses as the kuarantine marches on! As you may have heard, there's one more major MK game out there that is arguably kanon. It brings Batman, Superman, and Joker into the kontinuity. It's...really fucking weird. Hear the full saga of MK vs. DC Universe on a bonus episode of Mortal Podkast!
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2020-04-0642 min
Watch Great WrestlingS7E10: Chris Jericho vs Kenny Omega w/Ben MeklerIn the last match of season 7, we take a sharp look at the Chris Jericho match chosen by our very special adjudicator from last week's gauntlet - the Alpha's Wrestle Kingdom 12 brawling epic against 'The Cleaner' Kenny Omega. It only took 70 episodes to finally cover a match from Jericho, so we are sure to also spend at least 5 minutes talking about the musical sensation Cats! This week's special guest is returning favorite Ben Mekler! (@benmekler #MortalPodkast) Apologies for any audio issues on this one - this was our first-ever episode recorded entirely remote.
2020-03-301h 59
Mortal PodkastBONUS-SODE: Kirby Mekler vs. Freddy KruegerThe lockdown drags on, so it's time to drag some Patreon kontent out for the masses. Here's a bonus episode with Kirby Mekler (Leisure Fan Club) tracking MK9 guest fighter Freddy Krueger's journey out of the dreamrealm! You might be thinking that Freddy doesn't fit into MK kanon. Well, you're wrong. Maybe. Tune in to find out why!
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2020-03-3029 min
Ineffable! A Cats Movie PodcastThe Butthole Cut!Last week rumors of a so-called 'Butthole Cut' of CATS sent shockwaves through Twitter, nay the entire entertainment industry. Joel and Toast call up Joel's sister Gwen to explain what we know so far.Referenced in this episode: CATS' second theatrical cut with updated effects, Seth Rogen's CATS thread, the tweet that kicked off #ReleasetheButtholeCut mania, the anonymous clarification, the Pee Cut update, and Ben Mekler's first reaction shenanigans.This week's Joellicle Choice is Basil! To see more of this garbage boy follow Katie on Instagram (@katiemende).Twitter: @IneffableCatsInstagram: @IneffableCats...
2020-03-2500 min
Mortal PodkastBONUS-SODE: Mortal Podkast Q&AThanks to the koronavirus, Season 3 is getting delayed a bit. So, to keep you busy, host Ben Mekler is answering questions from the Mortal Podkast Patreon subscribers for your edutainment! Shout out to our sponsor Acre Gold. To learn more, check them out at getacre.com/mortal
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2020-03-2339 min
Mortal PodkastShannon Woodward vs. MotaroThis one's for the horse girls: Shannon Woodward (The Last of Us Part II, Westworld) gallops on over to hear about the many foibles of Mortal Kombat's resident centaur, Motaro.
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2020-03-1655 min
Mortal PodkastAdam Murray vs. StrykerHalf-man, other half-man, all cop. Filmmaker Adam Murray joins the show to talk about one of the Mortal Kombat franchise's most-maligned characters: regular ol' SWAT guy Kurtis Stryker. Special thanks to our sponsor, Acre Gold! Check 'em out at getacregold.com/mortal
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2020-03-0958 min
Mortal PodkastApril Wolfe vs. SheevaWe've gabbed about Goro, kicked it with Kintaro...which means we've got one Shokan left. Screenwriter April Wolfe (Black Christmas) joins the show to hear the surprisingly triumphant story of SHEEVA on today's Mortal Podkast.
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2020-03-021h 12
Mortal PodkastNiccole Thurman vs. ErmacIt's time to hear the tragic tale of everybody's favorite blessed union of souls, Ermac! With special guest Niccole Thurman (Shrill, A Black Lady Sketch Show).
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2020-02-241h 08
Mortal PodkastJohn Tobias vs. Mortal PodkastCan it be? Yes it could! Mortal Kombat ko-kreator John Tobias joins the show this week to talk about the very inception of the Mortal Kombat story, the alternate paths the franchise could have taken, and to share all sorts of cool secret knowledge. It's an honor, a blessing, and it's all yours.
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2020-02-171h 45
Mortal PodkastKris Tapley vs. KabalWriter Kris Tapley (The Call Sheet) is granted his greatest wish: to hear the gruesome tale of everybody's favorite mutant mercenary speedster, Kabal.
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2020-02-101h 14
Mortal PodkastCarlos Cisco vs. SektorIt's cyborg time, baby! Writer Carlos Cisco (East Los High, Star Trek Discovery) joins the show to explore the saga of desperate, hopeless daddy's boy Sektor.
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2020-02-031h 21
Mortal PodkastShawn Kittelsen vs. NightwolfMORTAL PODKAST RETURNS! To kick off Season 3, Ben goes straight to the source as he sits down with Mortal Kombat 11 writer Shawn Kittelsen (Heart Attack, Injustice 2) to explore the kick-ass, but often problematic history of Native American warrior Nightwolf.
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2020-01-271h 34
Mortal PodkastThe Mortal Podkast Khristmas Special w/ Ify Nwadiwe, DC Pierson, and Chris AmickDoes Santa live in Outworld? Do Edenians do Hanukkah? The holidays come to Mortal Kombat on a very special bonus episode of Mortal Podkast! Twists, turns, surprise appearances, and more await in this gift to all the Podkastheads out there. Also: the release date of Season 3 REVEALED!
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2019-12-231h 05
Mortal PodkastBONUS: Ben Mekler vs. Ben MeklerNow that Ben has a cameo in Mortal Kombat 11's Terminator DLC, he gets to explain his very own Mortal Kombat canon. Plus: a preview of Mortal Podkast Season 3!
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2019-10-1426 min
DYNAMIC BANTER! with Mike & SteveEpisode 174 - Wet Robot Ft. Ben MeklerIn this episode Mike and Steve welcome special guest Ben Meckler! They discuss the Terminator series, Mortal Kombat, and Ben tells us his own History Road featuring Vin Diesel!MERCH: dynamicbanter.clothing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2019-10-111h 17
Mortal PodkastSteve Zaragoza vs. Sub-Zero IIComedian, entertainer, and premium hunk Steve Zaragoza joins the show to hear the genuinely epic saga of the second cryomancer ninja assassin to go by the name of Sub-Zero.
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2019-10-072h 04
Mortal PodkastJen Yamato vs. MileenaIt's the moment an extremely vocal contingent of you has all been waiting for! Journalist and karaoke mage Jen Yamato (LA Times) joins the show to hear the legend of everyone's favorite cannibal clone, Mileena.
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2019-09-301h 33
Mortal PodkastWalter Hollmann vs. SmokeWriter/producer/BFF Walter Hollmann joins the show to talk through the cyborg and demon-filled journey of Smoke and *his* BFF (boyfriend forever) Sub-Zero.
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2019-09-231h 20
We're Not Together with Zack & HaleyEpisode 33: Nerd Culture ft. Ben MeklerThis week Zack and Haley are joined by writer/director Ben Mekler! They chat about his podcast "Mortal Podkast", what attracts queer people to fantasy heroes, queer representation in nerd culture, and more!
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Haley
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2019-09-181h 28Screen DraftsORIGINAL MOVIE MUSICALS - AMERICAN (with Ben Mekler & Walter Hollmann)Ben Mekler (Final Space, Mortal Podkast) and Walter Hollmann (silverscreeningroom.com) draft the 7 best live-action American musicals NOT adapted from the stage! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica
2019-09-172h 06
Mortal PodkastGrace Spelman vs. JadeComedian/musician Grace Spelman dives into the surprisingly emotional saga of Edenian assassin/arguable bit player Jade.
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2019-09-161h 43
Mortal PodkastChris Amick vs. KintaroWriter (and Ben's writing partner) Chris Amick (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, The Salad Mixxxer) joins the show to investigate the famous tiger-faced shokan Kintaro.
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2019-09-091h 34
Mortal PodkastJustin Benson & Aaron Moorhead vs. BarakaFilmmakers Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead (Spring, The Endless) join the show to take on the terrifying Tarkatan war chief, Baraka.
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2019-09-021h 40
Mortal PodkastDani Fernandez vs. KitanaWriter/actor/host/professional multihyphenate Dani Fernandez joins the show to hear the romantic, traumatic, and unreasonably horny saga of Edenia's own Princess Kitana.
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2019-08-261h 43
Mortal PodkastOpen Mike Eagle vs. JaxRapper Open Mike Eagle joins Ben to talk about everyone's favorite bionic armed badass/possible war criminal, Jax!
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2019-08-191h 27
Mortal PodkastJonah Ray vs. Shao KahnWriter/director/comic/neighbor Jonah Ray joins the show to hear the grim tale of god-turned-conqueror Shao Kahn.
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2019-08-121h 09
Mortal PodkastDC Pierson vs. Kung LaoSeason Two begins as comedian/author/actor/writer/absolute sweetheart DC Pierson joins host Ben Mekler to discuss Shaolin Monk/telekinetic hat thrower/perpetual sidekick Kung Lao.
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2019-08-051h 28
Maximum Film!The 20th Anniversary of 'Eyes Wide Shut' with Ben MeklerMasquerade Parties! Orgies! Nicole Kidman! Kink! This episode is NSFW! The gang is joined by the wonderful Ben Mekler to discuss Eyes Wide Shut. Ify bestows Alonso with a new yuletide nickname. Plus, they try to cast themselves in their own I'm Not There-style biopic. And, as always, staff picks. In news, "Snyderheads" put up billboards at Comic Con, the new James Bond movie will get an all new 007, and Scarlett Johansson says she should be "allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal." Staff Picks: Alonso - Jewel's Catch...
2019-07-1954 min
NerdificentEpisode 65: Mortal KombatGet over here! It's time to put those fists up and take on Goro because this week we're talking about Mortal Kombat! Dani and Ify are joined by Dreamwork's Ben Mekler to discuss this famous fighting franchise. From favorite fatalities to Goro's goriest moments, you'll be sure to get a taste of the Kombat on this week's episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Mortal Kombat Timeline Story ExplainedBen on TwitterMortal Kombat (1995) - IMDBBest Mortal Kombat Finishers Learn...
2019-07-0951 min
Mortal PodkastIfy Nwadiwe vs. Liu KangComedian and renowned strongman Ify Nwadiwe joins Ben to explore the surprisingly dark, complex, and romantic saga of the Shaolin monk who could've been nothing more than a straightforward protagonist: Liu Kang.
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2019-07-011h 15
Mortal PodkastDanielle Radford vs. Sonya BladeWriter and comedian Danielle Radford joins Ben to talk the harrowing then heartwarming saga of Mortal Kombat's First Lady and resident warhawk, Sonya Blade.
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2019-06-241h 21
Mortal PodkastKirby Mekler vs. ReptileKirby Mekler (food/travel/lifestyle blog Leisure Fan Club) joins host Ben Mekler (Kirby's husband) to hear the relentlessly depressing saga of everyone's favorite dinosaur ninja, Reptile.
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2019-06-171h 09
Mortal PodkastCaitie Delaney vs. Shang TsungWriter and international heartthrob Caitie Delaney (Rick & Morty) joins host Ben Mekler to dissect the desperate life of the soul-eating, shapeshifting sorcerer Shang Tsung.
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2019-06-101h 18
Mortal PodkastMike Drucker vs. ScorpionComedian/writer/gamer/fellow Floridian Mike Drucker takes on Mortal Kombat's most tragic and iconic ninja, Scorpion.
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2019-06-031h 10
Mortal PodkastRon Funches vs. KanoActor/comedian/absolute delight Ron Funches joins Ben to discuss the vile, despicable, dare we say sympathetic Australian mercenary, Kano.
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2019-05-2751 min
500 Greatest Films Podcast431. Electra Glide in Blue (with Ben Mekler)Hector Navarro and Keller Knoblock are joined this week by Ben Mekler as they continue their ten-year-long movie watching journey with number 431 on the list of the 500 Greatest Movies of All Time: Electra Glide in Blue (1973).
Will Hector and Keller get through the whole list? Will they live that long?
Follow along with Keller, Hector, and their friends as they tackle a movie a week!
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2019-05-211h 01
Mortal PodkastMara Wilson vs. GoroActor and writer Mara Wilson joins Ben to discuss the tragically poor judgment of four-armed, half-dragon Prince Goro.
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2019-05-201h 02
Mortal PodkastDan Hernandez & Benji Samit vs. Johnny CageDetective Pikachu writers Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit join host Ben Mekler to discuss action movie star/martial artist/mediterranean war cult descendent Johnny Cage.
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2019-05-131h 10
Mortal PodkastDemi Adejuyigbe vs. Sub-Zero 1/Noob SaibotBen walks Demi through the complex, tortured history of Bi-Han, the first ninja assassin to go by the name of Sub-Zero.
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2019-05-061h 01
Punch Up The Jam'Space Jam' by Quad City DJ's (w/ Ben Mekler)COME ON AND SLAM, WELCOME TO PUNCH UP THE (space) JAM. Writer/Director Ben Mekler joins DeMiel to discuss "Space Jam" from the movie "Space Jam" by the Quad City DJs (also if any scientists listen please confirm that we absolutely nailed Space Kaboom theory).UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Grand Espoir" by Yukihiro Takahashi, "Try To Believe" by Mosley & The B-Men, "I Am a Wolf and You Are the Moon" by Craig Wedren and Isaac Carpenter, and "The Origin Of Love" from Hedwig and The Angry Itch.Want more Punch Up The Jam? Become a Patron today! Yo...
2019-05-021h 20
Mortal PodkastSara Benincasa vs. Raiden (Chapter 1)Host Ben Mekler introduces guest Sara Benincasa to thunder god Raiden.
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2019-04-2257 min