Pretend Presidents
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Exploring Fictional Presidents in Media and Marvel's Future
In this lively episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen hosts Mick and Ben engage in a hilarious and insightful discussion on fictional U.S. Presidents across various media. The episode includes a deep dive into characters from comic books, movies, and recent Marvel Cinematic Universe reveals. They provide commentary on the sociopolitical implications of these characters, from the heroic archetypes of the 90s to the satirical depictions in modern media.
Alongside, they discuss upcoming Marvel projects, including Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts. The episode also touches upon reactions to Ben's previous TikTok comments on Venom, the challenges with internet criticism, and why Spider-man shouldn't be stickier
00:00 Hammer Time!
00:21 Marvel Madness and D23 Highlights
01:27 US Election Aftermath: A Satirical Take
02:31 Podcasting Against Fascism
03:47 Apple Podcasts Controversy
09:41 Depictions of US Presidents in Fiction
12:37 The King in Yellow: A Presidential Mention
20:47 Betty Boop for President: A Satirical Cartoon
25:14 It Can't Happen Here: Sinclair Lewis' Prophetic Novel
30:54 Prez: The Teen President Comic
38:23 Racist Overtones and Boss Smiley's Manipulation
38:57 Prez Rickard's Journey and Eagle Free
41:23 Neil Gaiman's Reinterpretation of Prez Rickard
43:51 President DeWayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho
49:20 American Presidents in 90s Films
54:25 Venom's Creation Controversy
01:01:59 Captain America: Brave New World and Red Hulk
01:11:25 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement
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