{"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/67333349db53b8586213daa4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pretend Presidents","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/640793c11181ac00116015fe/1731408607955-496617b1-6be0-48fb-b5c7-9aa261121260.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Exploring Fictional Presidents in Media and Marvel's Future</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Hammer Time!</p><p>00:21 Marvel Madness and D23 Highlights</p><p>01:27 US Election Aftermath: A Satirical Take</p><p>02:31 Podcasting Against Fascism</p><p>03:47 Apple Podcasts Controversy</p><p>09:41 Depictions of US Presidents in Fiction</p><p>12:37 The King in Yellow: A Presidential Mention</p><p>20:47 Betty Boop for President: A Satirical Cartoon</p><p>25:14 It Can't Happen Here: Sinclair Lewis' Prophetic Novel</p><p>30:54 Prez: The Teen President Comic</p><p>38:23 Racist Overtones and Boss Smiley's Manipulation</p><p>38:57 Prez Rickard's Journey and Eagle Free</p><p>41:23 Neil Gaiman's Reinterpretation of Prez Rickard</p><p>43:51 President DeWayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho</p><p>49:20 American Presidents in 90s Films</p><p>54:25 Venom's Creation Controversy</p><p>01:01:59 Captain America: Brave New World and Red Hulk</p><p>01:11:25 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Give us a follow, or get in touch!:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hop Up On That Discord Baby!</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynsrpa8ry4ZoYlxEkipcVg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Us On Youtube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@surelooksurelisten\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tiktok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6007652b795a1c638da16e90/shows/640793c11181ac00116015fe/episodes/Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gmail</a></p><p><a href=\"https://substack.com/home/post/p-148682573?r=4cp15l&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Substack</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/0K6MUog02vHNqa2XL86Isa?si=363efd462e734f9d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leave us a review on Spotify</a></p><p><a href=\"https://discord.gg/B9VaRzWa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Collecting Issues Discord</a></p><p><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/collecting-issues/episodes/all-star-superman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to Collecting Issues</a></p>","author_name":"Michael and Benjamin"}