The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Superman: Red Son (2020) Commentary

After nearly four years, Isaac and Caleb have finally arrived at the end of their long running Superman retrospective covering all of the DCAU films featuring the Man of Steel. What will they think ending this series on an else worlds take on our favorite red, white and blue hero? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on June 2nd, 2024. 

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #147 (The Substance, Carnosaur, Star Wars and More ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Caleb and Isaac are back behind the bar for another catch all bonus episode! They discuss a plethora of topics, including The Substance, Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura, the Horus Hersey series, Carnosaur and many more topics. 

 

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This episode is a composite of several recordings between Dec. 2024, through to Feb. 2025. 

Transformers (2007) (Redux)

Isaac has been back in the basement of the TNE Speakeasy and he's been hard at work at his witches cauldron, cooking up new retrospectives for the podcast. But in the back of his mind, he couldn't escape the regret of how he handled the Michael Bay's Transformers retrospective. Long in the annuals of TNE history has he been displeased with how that series went, and now he's back to make peace with the franchise, switching gears and redoing the series in a new format! Caleb ran kicking and screaming at the idea of returning to these films, so Eric has once again joined in, now promoted as the regular co-host on this Redux series. What will happen on this journey? Will Isaac grow a new respect for these films? Will Eric see more flaws in them then before? Will Caleb go insane in the editing booth, unable to chime in with disdain for the praises they might have?! Tune in now to find out!

 

This episode was recorded on June 2nd, 2025. 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #140 (Retro Video Games, VHS in the 80s and more ft Sean, Isaac & Eric)p

Isaac is back in the bar with Sean & Eric as they discuss a wide range of topics including their first CDs, shopping Sears, retro video games and many more topics!

 

This episode was recorded on Dec. 16th, 2024.

Zone Fighter: "Invasion! Garoga's Grand Army: Godzilla Appears!" (1973)

#24 The Monster Mash series roars its way into a new avenue of kaiju programming, as your trio of hosts take a look at the television debut of everybody's favorite giant monster, Godzilla! In 1973, Toho aired a series intended to rival Ultraman, Zone Fighter! A toku series that was supposed to cross over the big screen Toho stars with a new set of television heroes, the Zone Family. How will Isaac, Caleb & Eric respond to this long since cancelled series? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Mar. 16th, 2025. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #139 (Dead By Daylight, 2020s Horror films and more, Isaac, Eric & Sean)

Isaac is back running the speakeasy, and sitting at the bar are Eric and Sean as they discuss a variety of topics, mostly centered on video games! They discuss Dead by Daylight, as well as some retro gaming. They also discuss some recent horror films and many more topics.

 

This episode was recorded on Dec. 3rd, 2024. 

Superman: Red Son (2003) (Comic book Discussion)

The DC retrospective roars its way back onto the TNE feed, as Isaac and Caleb return to their long running Superman series as they approach the final curtain call. Superman: Red Son is the last of the DC animated movies they're covering in their superman retrospective, but before they get to that, first they have to look at the 2003 comic that inspired it. What will they think of this one? Find out now! 

 

This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2024. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #138 (Star Trek films, Biopics, and 80s Fetishization ft. Isaac & Eric)

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar yet again, this time carrying on several subjects that have come up frequently in the Speakeasy. Biopics once again find their way under the microscope, as does the presentation of period settings in films, specifically on the 1980s. They also discuss their experience with Star Trek on tv as well as on the silver screen. Have a drink and join your buds at the bar. 

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 28th, 2024.

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb, Isaac & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

 

You can also find Isaac & Caleb as guest hosts on The Best Picture Podcast:

The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

Thundercats: "Exodus" (1985)

Isaac and Eric continue their recent trip to Pilotsville as they jump into their second pilot from an 1980s animated series, this time looking at Thundercats! What will they think of one? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 6th, 2025. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb, Isaac & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

 

You can also find Isaac & Caleb as guest hosts on The Best Picture Podcast:

The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #136 (Isaac's Marvel Embargo, Joss Whedon, and Big Bend National Park ft. Isaac & Eric)

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar as they chat about a number of different topics, with a major focus on the MCU. They also discuss the Saw franchise, Joss Whedon's career, and the MCU. 

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 28th, 2024.