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Holding Out for a Hero

Holding Out for a Hero

By Mike McPeek

I look at the superhero and Sci-fi genres in TV, movies and comic books and talk about what I think of them and how they relate to the world around us.
Cover art photo provided by TK Hammonds on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@tkristin
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Holding Out for a HeroMar 11, 2023

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My Video Introduction

My Video Introduction

A video where I tell a little about myself and my podcasts
Mar 11, 202301:57
Max Headroom - War - S1E5

Max Headroom - War - S1E5

Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 4 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "War". I give my commentary on the importance of Elon Musk buying Twitter and the role and responsibility of the news media. Max Headroom Website War Website War episode on TubiTV Max Headroom DVD Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website
Apr 28, 202226:28
Max Headroom - Security Systems - S1E6

Max Headroom - Security Systems - S1E6

Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 4 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "Security Systems". I evaluate the predictions about tech companies, identity theft, tracking, cashless society and social engineering.  Max Headroom Website Security Systems Website Security Systems episode on TubiTV Max Headroom DVD Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website
Apr 10, 202230:56
Max Headroom - Rakers - S1E2

Max Headroom - Rakers - S1E2

Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 3 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "Rakers". I evaluate the predictions about hoverboards, video phones, credit cards, space shuttles and extreme sports.   Max Headroom Website Rakers Website Rakers episode on TubiTV Max Headroom DVD Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website
Apr 03, 202224:48
Max Headroom - Body Banks - S1E3

Max Headroom - Body Banks - S1E3

Today I look at Max Headroom Episode 2 in filming order (not broadcast order) called "Body Banks". I evaluate the predictions about organ harvesting, Tv's everywhere, live streaming and small independent broadcasters.   Max Headroom Website Body Banks Website Body Banks episode on TubiTv Max Headroom DVD Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website
Mar 27, 202236:22
Max Headroom - Blipverts - S1E1

Max Headroom - Blipverts - S1E1

I start out a new series looking at the TV show Max Headroom. The first episode is call "Blipverts" and I will be talking advertising, the Internet and artificial intelligence.  Max Headroom Website Blipvert Episode SciFiTechTalk Podcast Max Headroom episode of SciFiTechTalk Max Headroom DVD Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website
Oct 03, 202135:03
Umbrella Academy -The White Violin - S1E10

Umbrella Academy -The White Violin - S1E10

The season finale has a smashing ending, literally. And I have an announcement about future episodes. Max Headroom DVD Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website
May 27, 202135:39
Umbrella Academy -Changes - S1E9

Umbrella Academy -Changes - S1E9

The story is coming to an end... or is it? Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website
May 25, 202129:47
Holding Out for a Hero Trailer

Holding Out for a Hero Trailer

I tell a little about myself and this podcast
May 23, 202101:15
Umbrella Academy -I Heard a Rumor - S1E8

Umbrella Academy -I Heard a Rumor - S1E8

Vanya starts to discover her past, Allison examines her past and Hazel and Agnes hope to make a past together, if the world doesn't end first. Holding Out for a Hero Website Bard on the Plains Podcast Bard on the Playlist McPeek Podcasting Mike McPeek's Website  
May 22, 202125:37
Umbrella Academy -The Day That Was - S1E7

Umbrella Academy -The Day That Was - S1E7

Now that Number 5 has hit the reset button and completely change the previous episode, let's see what is going on now. Klaus is getting sober and Luther is getting drunk. Hazel wants to get together but not with Cha-Cha. Diego is in jail and Alison has to save the day. And you know how people always say "You'll take your eye out"?. Well Harold , I mean Leonard, finally does. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast"
Apr 13, 202123:30
Umbrella Academy -The Day That Wasn't - S1E6

Umbrella Academy -The Day That Wasn't - S1E6

Klaus gets his man - until he doesn't, the gang comes together to fight like a team until they can't and Cha-Cha is to take out Hazel until she won't. But none of that makes any difference because Number 5 hits the reset button.
Apr 01, 202116:00
Umbrella Academy - Number 5 - S1E5

Umbrella Academy - Number 5 - S1E5

Number Five grows a plan, Klaus starts to grow up, Vania starts to grow more powerful and Hazel wants to grow somewhere else.
May 11, 201911:10
Umbrella Academy- Man on the Moon - S1E4

Umbrella Academy- Man on the Moon - S1E4

Luther and Allison grow apart, Klaus get sober, Number Five gets drunk and Vanya’s boyfriend gets weirder
Apr 14, 201908:35
Umbrella Academy - Extra Ordinary - S1E3

Umbrella Academy - Extra Ordinary - S1E3

Mom has issues, there’s a shoot out at the Academy and Vanya is just Extra Ordinary
Apr 06, 201908:57
Umbrella Academy “Run Boy Run” - S1E2

Umbrella Academy “Run Boy Run” - S1E2

We learn more about the characters as they start to interact with one another
Mar 31, 201909:44
Umbrella Academy “We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals” - S1E1

Umbrella Academy “We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals” - S1E1

I look at the first episode of the Umbrella Academy, talk about the characters and what I think of the episode.
Mar 22, 201917:11