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Second Best Batman VIllain - Riddler, Penguin, and the Championship Round

This week we reveal the finalists in the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. We also talk about whether Iron Fist is savable, what's in store for The Batman, and why they are remaking the Matrix. This episode is sponsored by Gamefly. As many games as you want delivered to your door. To sign up for a free one month trial, go to gameflyoffer.com/bracket

Mar 16, 20171h 13m

Second Best Batman Villain - Penguin, Bane, and the Final Four

This week, Nando and DJ reveal the Final Four villains in the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. DJ talks about his first week with the Nintendo Switch and the guys Recc the two movies everyone is talking about.

Mar 6, 20171h 34m

Second Best Batman Villain - Harley Quinn, Hugo Strange, and the Elite Eight

This week Nando and DJ take apart the Nintendo Switch release, go over a whole mess of DC Casting news, and reveal the Elite Eight members of the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. 1:00 News of The Week 37:35 Bracket Results 45:55 Elite Eight Discussion 1:17:33 Get Recc'd 1:26:14 Oscars Talk

Mar 2, 20171h 35m

Second Best Batman Villain - Ra's al Ghul, Black Mask, and the Starting Sixteen

This week Nando and DJ take another look at the Starting Sixteen contenders in the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. Nando explains why Penguin, Hush, and Black Mask are the same. DJ gives his surprisingly well informed Oscar Predictions. Also some fun Reccs and more the first bit of positive Rearranging The Deckchairs On The DC Titanic news.

Feb 21, 20171h 46m

Second Best Batman Villain - Two Face, Calendar Man, and the Sweet 16

New Bracket! This week we open up our Second Best Batman Villain bracket by having Nando haphazardly guess which year each member of our Sweet Sixteen debuted. We also talk about all of the Batman villains that didn't make the cut which includes the likes of Condiment King, Killer Croc, Egghead, and more than thirty others. There is also an amazing bit of Rearranging Deckchairs on the DC Titanic news that breaks as we are recording the show! Very exciting!

Feb 14, 20171h 57m

The President - The Winner and a Look Forward

This week, we reveal the winner of the Greatest Fictional President bracket and get much deeper into our new classic segment, Moving Around The Deckchairs On The DC Titanic.

Feb 8, 20171h 13m

The President - Jed Bartlet, James Marshall, and the Championship Round

Hail to the TWO Chiefs! We are down to two competitors in our The Greatest Fictional President bracket. Nando and DJ also give their thoughts on the Oscars, a bunch of politics stuff, and a new segment is revealed called "Rearranging Deck Chairs on the DC Titanic".

Jan 31, 20171h 21m

The President - Frank Underwood, David Palmer, and the Final Four

This week we are getting to the end of our The President bracket. Four more Presidents are eliminated, leaving us with some interesting thematic match ups for the week ahead. Frank DiCola from Game Revenant stops by to give his feedback on the bracket and plug his game at the PAX Indie Showcase.

Jan 24, 20171h 6m

The President - Lex Luthor, Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho, and the Elite Eight

Hail to the Chiefs! This week we eliminate the first round of Presidents in our Greatest Fictional President bracket and you won't believe who is going on to the Elite Eight. We also talk about the Nintendo Switch presentation and rumors that Wonder Woman is a big mess.

Jan 18, 20171h 39m

The President - Lord Business, Tom Beck, and the Sweet Sixteen

We're back baby! This week, we start the first bracket of 2017! And what better thing to talk about than fictional politics? It's got all of the fun of real politics with none of the stakes and consequences. We talk about all of our favorite Presidents from popular culture in the The President bracket. Can Michael Wilson finally have his moment? What does the President of the Marvel Cinematic Universe actually do? Did Deep Impact make any sense? All if these questions and more will be answered this week on Mad Bracket Status.

Jan 10, 20171h 30m

Blank will be the Blankest Blank of 2017 - Totally Safe Speculation

What will be the best movie of 2017? Which video game will be the biggest disappointment? Which actor will have their Renaissance? What thing did you forget is coming out this year? All of these questions and more are haphazardly guessed at by Nando, DJ, and special guest Frank DiCola in our 2017 Totally Safe Speculation episode.

Jan 4, 20172h 6m

Hey 2016! Less Batman v Superman, More Other Stuff

It's the end of the year and Mad Bracket Status is looking back at what a wonderful/terrible year 2016 has been. Nando and DJ sit down with Chris Diggins to answer a couple of big questions like: Who was the best 2016 villain? What did the internet ruin in 2016? and What was the best thing from 2016?

Dec 29, 20161h 52m

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Recapisode

In this week's Recapisode, we talk about nothing but Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for nearly two hours. We get into what we liked, what we loved, the CGI, favorite characters, and where we want the series to go from here. And if you like this, go ahead and subscribe to the Mad Bracket Status podcast, which we are all a part of. We make pop culture brackets. It's fun.

Dec 20, 20161h 39m

The Martial Arts Master - The Winner and Look Forward

This week we reveal the winner of the Martial Arts Master bracket. It's exactly who you expect...or is it? Listen and find out.

Dec 20, 201659 min

Westworld Recapisode

SPOILERS for Westworld. Have you ever questioned the nature of your new HBO show? Nando and DJ bring on Chris Diggins to share their thoughts on the new cowboy/robot hit show.

Dec 16, 20161h 4m

The Martial Arts Master - Liu Kang, Iron Fist, and the Championship Round (with Frank DiCola)

This week, game designer Frank DiCola is back to help get through the Final Four round of the Martial Arts Master bracket. Also there is a ton of weekly news and three video game reccs.

Dec 13, 20161h 53m

The Martial Arts Master - Chun Li, Batman, and the Final Four (with Chris Diggins)

This week Diggins joins us to talk about the results of the Elite Eight Round of the Martial Arts Master bracket. We also talk about the news out of the Playstation conference and bring a new character into the classic bit, Rickman/Walhberg theater.

Dec 6, 20161h 39m

Martial Arts Master - Iron Fist, Neo, and the Elite Eight

This week Nando and DJ bring you the Elite Eight competitors in our Martial Arts Master bracket.

Nov 30, 20161h 24m

Martial Arts Master - Po, Mr Miyagi, and the Sweet Sixteen

This week, Nando and DJ take the Top Thirty Two Martial Arts Masters and cut them in half. We also Get Reccd and end the episode with a Walhberg/Rickman Theater fans have been requesting for ages (let's say).

Nov 22, 20161h 31m

Master of Martial Arts - Sherlock Holmes, Uncle Jackie, and the Round of Thirty Two

Finally, the Martial Arts Master bracket has arrived! We have thirty two competitors, some weird match ups, a last minute change courtesy of Kevin Su. The boys also go through some solid reccs and a sweet Rickman/Wahlberg dialogue.

Nov 7, 20161h 37m

Making the Martial Arts Master Bracket

This week we are trying something new. Nando is in Philly so we're Skyping. Ignore the issues that come with that and feel free to blame anything else you don't like about the episode on Skype. This week we are making the bracket live on the air! We are taking audience suggestions, mulling over competitors, and giving some sick reccs.

Nov 1, 20161h 43m

Switch, Sombra, Strange, and Stuff

New podcast without a bracket. We talk about the Nintendo Switch, Blizzard, and Doctor Strange among other things.

Oct 24, 20161h 11m

The Master of Martial Arts Preview (with the Game Revenant Crew)

This week you get a look behind the curtain as Nando and DJ invite Frank and Jack from Game Revenant back to the show to talk about our next bracket, the Master of Martial Arts.

Oct 18, 20161h 43m

The Master of Magic - The Winner and a Look Forward (with Michelle Coraci)

This week we have the winner of the Master of Magic bracket and guest Michelle Coraci teaches DJ a lesson about a certain Disney princess.

Oct 12, 20161h 30m

The Master of Magic - Gandalf, Shang Tsung, and the Championship Round

This week, original guest Kevin Su comes back on the show to help Nando and DJ unveil the final match up in the Master of Magic bracket.

Oct 5, 20161h 32m

The Master of Magic - Sabrina Spellman, Jafar, and the Final Four

This week Nando and DJ bring you the results of the voting on the Elite Eight Masters of Magic. They also talk politics and do some really dodgy impressions.

Sep 27, 20161h 33m

The Master of Magic - Merlin, Scarlet Witch, and the Elite Eight

This week Alex Lee comes on and we reveal the Elite Eight Master of Magic.

Sep 20, 20161h 33m

The Master of Magic - Gul'dan, Maleficent, and the Sweet Sixteen

This week we have Frank DiCola and Jack Kelly from Game Revenant on to talk about their new mobile game, Where Shadows Slumber. We also reveal the winners of the Top Thirty Two round of the Master of Magic bracket!

Sep 13, 20162h 5m

The Master of Magic - Sauron, Doctor Doom, and the Top Thirty Two

Huge episode this week! Not only do we have the results from the Master of Magic round of sixty four and a mysterious new guest. We have the return of Steve Unwin aka Stunwin via Skype!

Sep 8, 20161h 57m

The Master of Magic - Bayonetta, David Lo Pan, and the NEW Round of 64

Whoops. So we made a lot of mistakes when we set up the first round of the Master of Magic bracket and we are setting it right. Nando and DJ update everyone on the NEW round of 64. There are a few new competitors and plenty of new match ups. Also watch the 1988 movie Willow starring Val Kilmer and Warwick Davis. It's great.

Sep 1, 201639 min

The Master of Magic - Dr Fate, Mordenkainen, and the Round of 64

This week Nando and DJ unveil the new bracket, The Master of Magic. There are a ton of very specific match ups including not one, not two, but three Disney showdowns. We also debate which Willow belongs in the bracket. Also we have a clip from The Weekly Planet podcast discussing our drivers and some interesting reccs.

Aug 30, 20161h 21m

Most Daring Driver - The Winner and a Look Forward (with Nick Porcaro)

This week we reveal the results of the Most Daring Driver bracket and look at the next bracket with guest Nick Porcaro.

Aug 25, 20161h 48m

Most Daring Driver - Max Rockatansky, Speed Racer, and the Championship Round

This week, former After After The Thrones host Chris Diggins stops by to go through the results of our Most Daring Driver Final Four. We look at the Final Round and give our opinions on who should win. Also some Get Reccd's and more Suicide Squad talk.

Aug 15, 20161h 13m

Suicide Squad Recapisode

Finally, someone with an opinion on Suicide Squad. And not just someone. Two someones! Nando and DJ tear into about what some have called "a movie". We talk theories, what got edited out, and some insane choices. "It's not gonna kill you. It's just gonna hurt you real bad." - Some random mob boss wearing purple

Aug 11, 20161h 24m

Most Daring Driver - Batman, Captain Falcon, and the Final Four

This week, Nando and DJ break down the latest results of the Most Daring Driver bracket. The Final Four is revealed as some tough cuts are made and champions are starting to emerge.

Aug 9, 201640 min

Most Daring Driver - Dick Dastardly, James Bond, and the Elite Eight

This week we go through the results of the Sweet Sixteen competitors in the Most Daring Driver bracket. We also talk about friend of the show Lorenzo's puns and give some sports Reccs.

Aug 2, 20161h 17m

The San Diego Comic Con Recap Episode 2016 (including Snowden for some reason)

This week we take a break from the Daring Driver bracket to talk about San Diego Comic Con.

Jul 25, 20161h 28m

Most Daring Driver - Dominic Toretto, BA Baracus, and the Sweet Sixteen

On your mark. Get set. Bracket! This week we start the Most Daring Driver bracket by discussing our favorite drivers from Batman to Dominic Toretto to Speed Racer.

Jul 20, 201658 min

The Pokénaissance

Now is not the time from bracket. That comes later. (Bane says that in TDKR). This week we are talking about UFC 200, Overwatch, and mostly Pokemon GO! Do we like it? Will it last? And a bunch of other questions.

Jul 15, 201651 min

Before the Madness - The Most Daring Driver (aka the 150th Episode!)

On your mark! Get set! Wait a week for the start of the Most Daring Driver bracket! Nando and DJ preview the bracket and a friend of the show stops by to talk basketball. Happy 150 episodes!

Jul 7, 20161h 5m

After After The Thrones - Winds of Winter (Season 6 Episode 10)

It's finally here! Nando, DJ, and Diggins recap the final episode of the first season of After The Thrones. The dumb bits are back! Isn't that something? Also we have some friends of the show call in to let us know what they thought of the finale. And don't worry. After After The Thrones will pick up in a year when the show returns. And for now our watch has ended.

Jun 28, 201652 min

The Last House - The Winner and a Look Forward (with Chris Diggins)

This week we are joined by After After The Thrones host Chris Diggins to finish up the Game of Thrones themed Last House bracket. We also talk about what we may do for the next backet. Email us your suggestions at [email protected]

Jun 28, 201639 min

After After The Thrones - Battle of the Bastards (Season 6 Episode 9)

This week the After After The Thrones team takes apart After The Thrones' analysis of the Battle of the Bastards. Who won? Who lost? What do we have to look forward to next week.

Jun 24, 201657 min

The Last House - Targaryen, Bolton, and the Championship Round

We have a nice short one for you this week. After After The Thrones cohost Chris Diggins joins us for the results of Last House Final Four. We announce the two houses will compete in the Championship Round and give a couple of Reccs.

Jun 21, 201631 min

After After The Thrones - No one (Season 6 Episode 8)

This week's episode of Game of Thrones drew some mixed feelings. After The Thrones was pretty good. We go through Game of Thrones in the context of it's reaction show After The Thrones starring Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan.

Jun 15, 201658 min

The Last House - Arryn, Baratheon, and the Final Four (with Chris Diggins)

This week, After After The Thrones host Chris Diggins joins us to reveal the results of the Elite Eight round of the Last House bracket. We talk about the match ups for the remaining houses. We also check back at some of the competitors in the Ultimate Giant Robot bracket and we talk about our E3 predictions.

Jun 15, 20161h 8m

After After The Thrones - The Broken Man (Season 6 Episode 7)

This week on AATT, Nando DJ and Diggins break down what happened to be a legitimately good episode of After The Thrones. The map was legible. The questions made sense. The flow was better overall. Also we made a huge addition to our show and went an bought a shame bell so get ready to hear that constantly.

Jun 10, 201647 min

MBS E3 Preview 2016 (with Kevin Su)

Before Sunday's E3 conference, Nando and DJ sit down with video game expert Kevin Su and talk about what to expect at the expo. Will Nintendo reveal a new console? Will Ubisoft do a good thing? Which awkward movie stars will show up? We answer those questions and more on this annual podcast.

Jun 9, 20161h 16m

The Last House - Stark, Tarly, and the Elite Eight

This week we have friend of the show Alex Lee on the discuss the results of the first round of voting on the Last House bracket. We made a bracket of all of the great houses (and some minor ones) on Game of Thrones and we are looking for your opinion on which house is going to last long. We have plenty of interesting results from the Elite Eight round of voting And maybe even a tie. Also the team Gets Reccd with a movie, a park, and an Overwatch character recommendation.

Jun 6, 20161h 43m

After After The Thrones - Blood of my Blood (Season 6 Episode 6)

This week on After After the Thrones, we generally agree with the show but we also weigh in on some new theories.

Jun 2, 20161h 18m