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Doctor Who
Mobland
Supergirl
Star Trek
Disney
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Marvel
Rings Of Power
Ironheart
Superman
Snow White
Harry Potter
DC Universe
Stranger Things
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
James Gunn
Fantastic Four
The Odyssey

Join HeelvsBabyface, Nerdrotic & Mauler while they discuss Comic Books and pop culture. Check them out on YouTube: @HeelvsBabyface | @nerdrotic | @MauLerYT

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Ray Pittler
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FNT universe
Episode: #304 - Odyssey PR DISASTER | DCU Gunn Jam - The Real BBC w MauLer and HeelvsBabyface
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Episode: #296 - The Odyssey: DJ ODC Featuring Helen of DeTroyt - The Real BBC w MauLer and HeelvsBabyface
Otterly Noah
Content creator discussed as a central figure in plagiarism controversy
Episode: #293 - 21st April 2026 - The Real BBC - What are the Oranges For? Well I bet it Tasted Good. Let me Know What You Think.
Dean Cain
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Episode: #260 - 2nd September 2025 - The UK has FALLEN | The Summer Box Office FLOPPED - The Real BBC with MauLer and HeelvsBabyface
X-Ray Girl
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Episode: #256 - 5th August 2025 - Fantastic Flop: Influencers Most Effected - The Real BBC with MauLer and HeelvsBabyface
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Episode: #231 - 4th February 2025 - The Real BBC w/ The Critical Drinker - Fantastic Four Teaser - Complete Bald Victory??
Graham Nolan
Comic book legend, guest on the episode
Captain America artist, Compass Comics
Episode: #229 - 21st January 2025 - Captain America 4 in Trouble? The Real BBC with MauLer, HeelvsBabyface and Graham Nolan
Daniel Kibblesmith
Author introduced reading Santa's Husband
Daniel Kibblesmith
Episode: #225 - 24th December 2024 - A Very Nerdrotic Christmas with ‪@HeelvsBabyface‬ and ‪@MauLerYT‬

Hosts

Gary
YouTube commentator covering comics and pop culture
HeelvsBabyface
YouTube commentator covering comics and pop culture
MauLer
YouTube commentator covering films and pop culture

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Best show around

    Can’t get much better than these fellas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scramgar
    Australia3 years ago

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Apple Podcasts
#186
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Apple Podcasts
#196
Netherlands/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#234
Ireland/TV & Film

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#320 - The Real BBC - Klein /11 Has Hit the Second Podcast - Gary in Tears - MauLer a Broken Man OMG!!
Q: Where is the line between bad fan fiction and a successful adaptation?
Gary says a change can work when it is well written and preserves the spirit of the original story, pointing to the Aragorn and Arwen romance in The Lord of the Rings films as an effective addition.
#320 - The Real BBC - Klein /11 Has Hit the Second Podcast - Gary in Tears - MauLer a Broken Man OMG!!
Q: Is Batman bad for Gotham, and does his mercy cause more deaths?
The hosts argue that Batman's presence prevents Gotham from collapsing into crime, and that his refusal to kill is central to his moral discipline. They add that stories can explore the consequences of failing to save someone without making him a reckless killer.

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An informal, long-form panel discussion of comic books, superhero adaptations, film, television, and gaming. Regular commentators Gary, HeelvsBabyface, and MauLer bring strong, often contrasting opinions to current releases and established franchises, with other creators joining the rotating panel. Conversations move between close readings of writing, performances, character choices, and production decisions, and broader criticism of studio strategy, franchise building, and entertainment-industry trends. The tone is irreverent, fast-moving, and frequently profane, with jokes, audience interaction, and tangents alongside detailed fandom debate. Recent discussion ranges across Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and other genre properties, while praise fo... more

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