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The Movie Bench Quarterbacking Podcast

The Movie Bench Quarterbacking Podcast

By Jason Austin

Welcome to the Podcast that features Geeks brought together by fate to discuss movies and other topics with a geek perspective! This is the after movie huddle where we discuss the ins and outs of the movies we just seen as well as our favorite movies, TV shows, comics, current events and other topics pertaining to geek/nerd culture. Our resident hosts are Captain Keith, Jay and Wayne Da Que! After the movie come discuss it with us!

Contact us @ MBQPodcast@gmail.com

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"Soul" (Movie review, SPOILERS!!!)

The Movie Bench Quarterbacking PodcastFeb 09, 2021

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The Beekeeper (Spoiler and Discussion) with Jay, Captain Keith and Malaya Leigh

The Beekeeper (Spoiler and Discussion) with Jay, Captain Keith and Malaya Leigh

Jay, Captain Keith and Malaya Leigh discuss Jason Statham's latest movie.

One man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as "Beekeepers".

The Beekeeper is a 2024 American action thriller film directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer. The film stars Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Phylicia Rashad, Jemma Redgrave and Jeremy Irons.

Mar 07, 202444:10
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the latest and last DCEU movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC character Aquaman. Produced by DC Studios, Atomic Monster, the Safran Company, and Domain Entertainment, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sequel to Aquaman, and the 15th and final film in the DC Extended Universe.
Feb 15, 202432:05
Characters V Actors: Talking Movies with Jay and Captain Keith

Characters V Actors: Talking Movies with Jay and Captain Keith

Jay and Captain Keith discussing the role actors play in the characters we love.
Feb 14, 202418:26
Why Movies are Failing?: Talking Movies with Jay and Captain Keith

Why Movies are Failing?: Talking Movies with Jay and Captain Keith

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the current state of movies and the movie business.
Feb 12, 202414:26
Leave the World Behind (Spoiler Discussion) with Jay and Captain Keith

Leave the World Behind (Spoiler Discussion) with Jay and Captain Keith

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the Netflix movie Leave the World Behind staring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon.

Leave the World Behind is a 2023 American apocalyptic psychological thriller film written and directed by Sam Esmail. It is based on the 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam. The film stars Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon as they attempt to make sense of the sequential rapid breakdown in phones, television, and other regularly used technology which points to a potential cataclysm.
Feb 07, 202439:12
Pass the Song with Jay and Captain Keith

Pass the Song with Jay and Captain Keith

Jay and Captain Keith each chosen 3 songs to share and discuss.

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Nov 10, 202301:03:39
The State of Music with Jay and Captain Keith

The State of Music with Jay and Captain Keith

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the state of music as they see it.
Oct 11, 202324:58
Talking De La Quest (Dave and Phife Dawg) with Jay and Captain Keith

Talking De La Quest (Dave and Phife Dawg) with Jay and Captain Keith

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the life and times of Dave Trugoy the Dove and Phife Dawg of Tribe Called Quest
Oct 11, 202319:10
The Outlaw Johnny Black Movie Review and Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith

The Outlaw Johnny Black Movie Review and Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith

The Outlaw Johnny Black Movie Review and Spoiler Discussion with Jay and Captain Keith. Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.
Oct 02, 202331:44
Talking Jonathan Majors and Freaknik Documentary

Talking Jonathan Majors and Freaknik Documentary

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the recent Jonathan Majors allegations and the upcoming Freaknik documentary on Hulu produced by Jermaine Dupri and Uncle Luke. #freaknik #freaknikdocumentary #jonathanmajors #johnathanmajors


May 11, 202301:42:57
Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (Spoiler Free First Thoughts)
Feb 16, 202306:47
Knock at the Cabin Part 2 (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Knock at the Cabin Part 2 (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Part 2 of Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discussing M. Night Shyamalan's newest movie project Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista.
Feb 16, 202329:28
Knock at the Cabin Part 1 (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Knock at the Cabin Part 1 (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss M. Night Shyamalan's newest movie project Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista.
Feb 15, 202332:31
The Watch List (Shows we are currently watching)

The Watch List (Shows we are currently watching)

Jay, Capt Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss shows that they are currently watching: Tulsa King, Atlanta, the Godfather of Harlem, Eco 3, Velma, CSI Evolution. Kindred and Kaleidoscope on Netflix.
Feb 13, 202307:20
Kaleidoscope on Netflix (Show Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Kaleidoscope on Netflix (Show Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Capt Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss Netflix’s limited series Kaleidoscope staring Giancarlo Esposito.
Feb 12, 202329:56
In Plain Sight (with Wayne Da Que)

In Plain Sight (with Wayne Da Que)

Wayne Da Que make mention of a few things that are hidden in plain sight!
Feb 11, 202302:39
Convenient Blackness in Hollywood?

Convenient Blackness in Hollywood?

Jay, Capt Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss how some black actors use their blackness when convenient. We also discuss the part that Hollywood plays on the promotion of actors and how they are presented to the masses. #fastx #fastandfurious #vindiesel #therock
Feb 10, 202323:44
Talking Movie Box Office with the Boys

Talking Movie Box Office with the Boys

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the Movie Box Office success and the lack there of with movie such as the Rock's Black Adam project, Avatar: The Way of the Water, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick.
Feb 09, 202329:04
Avatar: The Way of the Water (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Avatar: The Way of the Water (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Capt Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the latest James Cameron Avatar film Avatar: The Way of the Water.
Feb 08, 202332:36
M3GAN (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

M3GAN (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Capt Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the new James Wan horror film M3GAN.
Feb 08, 202326:57
Violent Night (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Violent Night (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Capt Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the new movie staring David Harbour, Violent Night. #podcast #moviereview #violentnight
Feb 07, 202319:49
Black Panther Tangent #3: Hollywood and China

Black Panther Tangent #3: Hollywood and China

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the "new" relationship between China and Hollywood/America.
Jan 17, 202303:21
Black Panther Tangent #6: Anti-Heroes in modern times

Black Panther Tangent #6: Anti-Heroes in modern times

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss Anti-Heroes in modern times and is there a place for heroes of yesterday?
Dec 21, 202210:01
Black Panther Tangent #5: Who's in Charge?

Black Panther Tangent #5: Who's in Charge?

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss who was really the King of Wakanda when T'Challa made his triumphant return after being thrown off the falls by Killmonger in the first Black Panther film.
Dec 20, 202204:23
Black Panther Tangent #4: More Than Just a Movie

Black Panther Tangent #4: More Than Just a Movie

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss how sometimes movies turn out to be more than just a movie!
Dec 19, 202215:12
 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que review and discuss the new Ryan Coogler film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". #blackpantherwakandaforever #marvelstudios #ryancoogler #podcastmoviereview
Dec 17, 202201:15:00
Black Panther Tangent #2: Dave Chapelle and Chris Brown

Black Panther Tangent #2: Dave Chapelle and Chris Brown

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss Dave Chapelle's SNL monologue and Chris Brown's cancelled American Music Awards performance. #davechapelle #davechapellesnl #snl #chrisbrown    

Dec 16, 202206:23
Black Panther Tangent #1: Deon Cole

Black Panther Tangent #1: Deon Cole

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the comedian/Actor Deon Cole.  

Dec 16, 202203:42
Black Adam (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Black Adam (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que review and discuss the new "The Rock" lead DC movie "Black Adam". #therock #blackadam #henrycavillsuperman #podcastmoviereview

Dec 15, 202229:37
Mermaid Tangent #5: Woman King Controversy

Mermaid Tangent #5: Woman King Controversy

Wayne Da Que gives his spoiler free thoughts on the new Viola Davis movie. #thewomanking

Oct 25, 202211:06
Mermaid Tangent #4: Black Adam trailer

Mermaid Tangent #4: Black Adam trailer

Jay, Wayne Da Que and Captain Keith discuss the new Black Adam trailer and our feelings about the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the fate of the DC movie universe. #blackadam #therock 

Oct 20, 202218:18
Mermaid Tangent #3: Recast the Black Panther? (Rumors and theories on the future of Black Panther)

Mermaid Tangent #3: Recast the Black Panther? (Rumors and theories on the future of Black Panther)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the new Black Panther movie Wakanda Forever and the possible recasting of the character T’challa. #recastblackpanther #recasttchalla #marvel #podcast
Oct 19, 202216:39
Mermaid Tangent #2: Do you support a movie featuring a canceled star?

Mermaid Tangent #2: Do you support a movie featuring a canceled star?

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the factor of controversy and it’s possible effects on the movie industry. #Ezramiller #theflashmovie #dcmovies
Oct 15, 202211:60
Mermaid Tangent #1: Inclusion or not to include, race is the question

Mermaid Tangent #1: Inclusion or not to include, race is the question

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que have a conversation about when it’s ok for the inclusion/swapping of black characters into traditionally white movie roles as well as how a change can come off as just empty tokenism. #podcast #houseofdragons #poweroftherings
Oct 14, 202220:43
Little Mermaid-ish? (Let’s talk about the new Disney little Mermaid movie)

Little Mermaid-ish? (Let’s talk about the new Disney little Mermaid movie)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the new Disney live action the little Mermaid movie played my singer and actress Halle Bailey. #podcast #thelittlemermaid #Disneyprincess #hallebailey
Oct 13, 202241:30
Nostalgia is a Hell of a Drug!

Nostalgia is a Hell of a Drug!

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que talk about Nostalgia and the part in plays in our movie watching habits!
Sep 03, 202235:17
NOPE (Tangent #2)

NOPE (Tangent #2)

This tangent was started by Captain Keith from our "NOPE" discussion. This was inspired by the character Antlers who mentioned the phrase "I do one for them, so that I can do one for me!"
Aug 20, 202215:02
NOPE:Part 2 (Movie review & spoiler discussion)

NOPE:Part 2 (Movie review & spoiler discussion)

(The continuation from part 1) Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que review and discuss "NOPE". The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. #nope #moviereview #jordanpeele

DirectorJordan Peele
WriterJordan Peele
StarsDaniel Kaluuya Keke Palmer Brandon Perea
Aug 14, 202253:20
NOPE (Tangent #1)

NOPE (Tangent #1)

This tangent was started by Wayne Da Que from our "NOPE" discussion.
Aug 12, 202203:17
NOPE:Part 1 (Movie review & spoiler discussion)

NOPE:Part 1 (Movie review & spoiler discussion)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que review and discuss "NOPE". The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. #nope #moviereview #jordanpeele

DirectorJordan Peele

WriterJordan Peele

StarsDaniel Kaluuya
Keke Palmer
Brandon Perea

Aug 11, 202201:01:26
Thor: Love & Thunder (Tangent: The Zod Factor)

Thor: Love & Thunder (Tangent: The Zod Factor)

Captain Keith, Wayne Da Que and Jay discuss General Zod (of Superman fame) as well as other villains and how the right villain can play in the making of a better superhero movie. This is a tangent conversation from our Thor episode and was started by Captain Keith's response to Wayne Da Que's comments on Thor now having a character that he can now have physical fights with in the introduction of the character Hercules.
Aug 04, 202207:28
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que review and discuss "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl from his dreams who can travel across multiverses, to battle multiple threats, including other-universe versions of himself, which threaten to wipe out millions across the multiverse. They seek help from Wanda the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others. #drstrange #marvel #moviereview


DirectorSam Raimi

WritersMichael Waldron
Stan Lee(Doctor Strange created by)
Steve Ditko(Doctor Strange created by)

StarsBenedict Cumberbatch
Elizabeth Olsen
Chiwetel Ejiofor

Aug 04, 202243:06
The Black Phone (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

The Black Phone (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que review and discuss "The Black Phone". After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims. #theblackphone #moviereview #ethanhawke

DirectorScott Derrickson

WritersJoe Hill(based on the short story 'The Black Phone' by)
Scott Derrickson(screenplay by)
C. Robert Cargill(screenplay by)

StarsMason Thames
Madeleine McGraw
Ethan Hawke

Jul 30, 202241:22
What’s next with Marvel studios?

What’s next with Marvel studios?

Captain Keith, Wayne and Jay discuss what’s coming up next with Marvel Studios.
Jul 23, 202211:07
Thor: Love and Thunder (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Thor: Love and Thunder (Movie Review & Spoiler Discussion)

Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que review and discuss the new Thor movie "Thor: Love and Thunder” now in theaters. Thor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. However, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods. #marvel #thor #thorloveandthunder
Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Chris Hemsworth; Christian Bale; Tessa Thompson; Jaimie Alexander; Taika Waititi; Russell Crowe; Natalie Portman
Jul 18, 202249:18
Bonus Episode: Have you seen Promising Young Woman? (Movie discussion with some spoilers)

Bonus Episode: Have you seen Promising Young Woman? (Movie discussion with some spoilers)

This is a bonus episode from the: Jay's Other Podcast. Jay and Captain Keith discuss the movie “Promising Young Woman”. #promisingyoungwoman #moviereview
Jul 07, 202240:41
Bonus Episode: Have you seen Everything Everywhere All at Once? (Spoiler Discussion Review with Jay & Joselito)

Bonus Episode: Have you seen Everything Everywhere All at Once? (Spoiler Discussion Review with Jay & Joselito)

This is a bonus episode from the: Jay's other podcast. Jay and Joselito discuss the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once Staring Michelle Yeoh. When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. #movie #everythingeverywhereallatonce #michelleyeoh Initial release: March 11, 2022 Directors: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert Starring: Michelle Yeoh; Stephanie Hsu; Ke Huy Quan; Jenny Slate; Harry Shum Jr. James Hong; Jamie Lee Curtis
Jul 04, 202202:03:32
Bonus Episode: Catching the S.U.N (Scientific Universal Noncommercial)

Bonus Episode: Catching the S.U.N (Scientific Universal Noncommercial)

This a bonus episode from the: Jay's Other Podcast. Jay and Captain Keith catch up with S.U.N to discuss his latest album/ project For You, Make Radiant Room as well as his past, current and future.  S.U.N. (Scientific Universal Noncommercial)Ypsilanti, Michigan S.U.N’s distinguished career has led him to work with both popular mainstream and indie artists from Prince to Bizarre (D- 12). He was listed by the Metro Times/Detroit Weekly as one of several local artists who should be credited for the evolution of the Hip Hop scene in Detroit. https://riseofsun.bandcamp.com/music https://open.spotify.com/artist/53JnKYX8tQy4ooTlMMkwD3?si=gnLrHuICQBWyheVv7Oirfw&nd=1 Bettye Lavette the lady from the NPR episode that we were discussing:  https://www.npr.org/artists/15197142/bettye-lavette
Jul 02, 202201:07:22
Bonus Episode: Have you seen Alice? (Spoiler Discussion Review with Jay & Sebrenia)

Bonus Episode: Have you seen Alice? (Spoiler Discussion Review with Jay & Sebrenia)

This bonus episode if from the: Jay's Other Podcast. Jay and Sebrenia review and discuss the movie Alice. #Alice #Alicethemovie #KekePalmer #Common Movie summary:  A slave in the antebellum South escapes her secluded plantation only to discover a shocking reality that lies beyond the tree line. Director & Writer: Krystin Ver Linden Stars: Keke Palmer Common Jonny Lee Miller 
Jul 01, 202201:39:22
Bonus Episode: We Have to Talk About Kevin Samuels with Jay and Wayne Da Que

Bonus Episode: We Have to Talk About Kevin Samuels with Jay and Wayne Da Que

This is a bonus episode from the: Jay's other Podcast. Jay and Wayne discuss the life and times of Mr. Kevin Samuels who passed away recently. He was a well-known and professional Youtuber, Image Consultant, Life Coach, Dating Expert, and Social Media Influencer. #kevinsamuels #thegodfather #manosphere #ripkevinsamuels
Jun 29, 202201:19:33