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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 can 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 Dave and I 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! Follow Mark on Twitch here

On what is probably the most narrow subject matter on the podcast yet, Ana guests on the show to discuss a topic of MY choice. This time, it’s S4E1 of the Cartoon Network TV series, Samurai Jack. What episode of this podcast might the fans never hear? What animated sequence inspired Christian’s love of storytelling? What about this episode is surprisingly erotic? Listen to find out on this week’s episode of the In My Defense Podcast!

Stephanie Rae of The Black Improv Alliance joins me on the podcast this week to discuss all things (you guessed it) improv. Can you guess who our improv role models are? How is Stephanie actively helping the improv community? Can improv help you be less of a dick? Find out on this week’s episode of In My Defense! Find everything you need to know about the Black Improv Alliance here BIA Socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Son of a Rocket by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4391-son-of-a-rocket License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ever since the camera test came out earlier this year, there's been a lot of hype around Matt Reeves' The Batman. As the latest entry into the Batman-movie-canon, Reniel wanted to tackle what this movie might mean for the modern-day American myth that is Batman. Listen as we speculate what this movie means for Batman as a whole. What are we excited about? What are we worried about? How do we inevitably end up talking about porn? Check it out on this week's episode of The In My Defense Podcast! Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this week’s episode, we get even more music talk. Musical artist Jack Shunk is on the podcast to talk about the art of making music and the nuances between performing in a studio and performing for a crowd. You can find Jack’s music here or here Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Any other music used belongs strictly to its respective artists.

We have a good one for you theater geeks out there. This week, Chachi Colon is the guest and she shares her love and knowledge of legendary Broadway composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. What sets apart Sondheim's work from others? Who is Sondheim's foil on Broadway? Why might it be safer to just kill your heroes? Find out on this week's In My Defense Podcast! Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bringing something new to the format this week, this time I get to be the one geeking out. With the help of my friend and filmmaker Reniel Bell. Together we discuss the Marvel Comics’ character Black Panther, and after the loss of Chadwick Boseman, it was nice to have a platform where we could discuss our feelings over this tragic loss.

And here it is! A week later for your ears is part Dos to mine and Shade's track-by-track breakdown of the hit Broadway musical. Who is the true villain of this story? What parts will force a tear out of us every time we hear it? Is a gender-bent rendition of Hamilton a good idea? The answers and more on this week's episode of The In My Defense Podcast! Music this episode was can be found under “Weird” Al Yankovic’s “Hamilton Polka” Clips off of the Hamilton Cast Recording

You knew it was gonna happen eventually! Better sooner than later, today my guest, Shade and I, discuss the world-shattering Broadway musical “Hamilton.” What can we bring to the table that you haven’t heard before? What roles in the show do I think Shade would be great for? When was the last time I performed in front of maybe a thousand people? Listen in and find out!

On this week’s episode, we get spiritual and self-reflective with Molly Irizarry. What steps can be taken to reach a better, more satisfied sense of self? Why is our worst enemy an 8-year-old? And why are donut holes keeping me from being an overall better person. Listen and find out on this weeks In My Defense Podcast.

Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4985-danger-storm License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/