{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/640793c11181ac00116015fe/65a5b7c32bf14200173fc161?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Rise of Competency Porn","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/640793c11181ac00116015fe/1705358946894-9f07f20f1040e10c50d211b80a23615c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Why do we love watching people who are very good at doing stuff?</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to Episode 2 of 2024's <em>'Sure Look, Sure Listen,' </em>where we dive deep into the pulsating heart of pop culture. In this episode, Ben and Michael dissect a whirlwind of topics, starting with the recent casting of Abby in<em> 'The Last of Us'</em> Season 2- a choice that's stirring up the internet. They delve into the return of beloved characters in<em> 'Daredevil: Born Again'</em> and ponder over Madame Webb's throwback style. But that's just the appetizer!</p><p><br></p><p>Get ready for trailer talks, including Guy Ritchie's <em>'The Gentleman'</em> now turned Netflix TV series, the suspense-filled 'Double Blind,' and the surprising return of 'The Walking Dead' fan favourites in <em>'The Ones Who Live.</em>' Plus, they share their candid thoughts on Jonathan Hickman</p><p>'Ultimate Spider-Man #1' and the entirety of 'Echo.'</p><p><br></p><p>The main course? A deep dive into the phenomenon of 'competence porn' in pop culture. Why are characters like Jack Reacher captivating the masses? Is it the sheer thrill of seeing problems solved with a punch, or is there more to our love for hyper-capable heroes? Ben and Michael explore this and more, including an unexpected feminist perspective on the trend.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't miss this jam-packed episode where pop culture gets a sure look and a sure listen!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2:03 Does the casting of Abby in The Last of Us mean the bad thing is going to happen? Big The Last of Us spoilers!</p><p>6:30 Your 4th and 5th most favourite characters ARE going to be in Daredevil after all!</p><p>8:30 Are the Brits at it again?&nbsp;</p><p>14:00 The Gentlemen is back in TV form</p><p>19:00 Irishmen sa sinister experiment in Double Blind</p><p>24:30 Is the Walking Dead ever going to stop? Spin-off number 7 announced</p><p>28:30 Mick watched Echo in order to maintain his record as the only living man who has seen every single piece of MCU content&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>41:30 Comic Books! Ultimate Spider-man #1</p><p>45:45 We can’t believe the Madam Webb promo images are real</p><p>55:00 Can Ben explain the rise in popularity of Competence Porn?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Music by:<a href=\" https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hop up on that Discord, baby!</p><p><br></p><p>https<a href=\"://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzF</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out our website:</p><p><a href=\"www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelisten\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelisten</a></p><p><br></p><p>Contact us by these means:</p><p>Twitter: @ListenSure</p><p>Insta:<a href=\" https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/</a></p><p>Gmail: <a href=\"mailto:Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Michael and Benjamin"}