Monte, Dusty, & Erin jump back into Marvel TV with The Falcon & The Winter Soldier. They talk about how it felt re-watching it for the first time, what the show does well (and not well), and what they expect from the characters moving forward! Next up - Thor: Love & Thunder

Monte, Dusty & Erin jump back into the movies this week with the 2nd Doctor Strange movie. They talk about Sam Raimi's return to Marvel, the concept of the multiverse, and the introduction of horror into the MCU.

Monte, Dusty & Erin wrap up WandaVision this week and things get off the rails! They talk about the ending, the twists, and what they're looking forward to from Agatha All Along! Next up...Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness

Monte, Dusty, & Erin dive into the Marvel shows with one of the best...Wandavision! Join them as they cover the first 5 episodes of the fan favorite....discussing each episode's inspiration, welcoming back old characters, and how they liked it on re-watch.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin finally cover a current movie! They talk about Deadpool making his way into the MCU, breakdown all the cameos and easter eggs, and discuss what they think this means for the future. ALERT: while it probably shouldn't have to be said, there's a ton of spoilers in this episode. if you haven't seen Deadpool and Wolverine yet, mayb…

Monte, Dusty, & Erin venture into new territory with a movie none of them have seen! They experience the ups and downs of New Mutants together while they talk about what made sense, what didn't, and how they liked the movie style and premise.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin wrap up the Deadpool run just in time for Deadpool & Wolverine's release! This week they watch the sequel and discuss how it measures up. They talk about the new characters, the humor, and how they think it will set up the new movie.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin return to talk about one of the best films in the Marvel Studios universe...Deadpool! They talk about bringing back Deadpool from Origins, the feel of the film's pacing and action scenes, and what Deadpool can bring into the MCU.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin wrap up their X-Men series with a fan favorite in Logan. They talk about Wolverine's journey through the movies, how things wrap up for him, and what makes the movie so special. Next movie: Deadpool.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin get through another low point in their X-Men watch-through with Dark Phoenix. They talk about the portrayal of Jean Grey, how well the story works, and what just doesn't work in this movie. Next up...Logan.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin drudge through a rough one this week as they talk about X-Men Apocalypse. They talk about the development of characters, how they liked the performances of the cast, and how well the action and CGI scenes work or don't work. Up next....X-Men-Dark Phoenix

Monte, Dusty, & Erin have a bit of a disagreement this week on this movie! They talk about the development of Logan, how they like the fight scenes, and how it fits into the rest of the X-Men series.

Monte, Dusty & Erin jump through time with this one! They talk about seeing old and new characters, give their thoughts on the time traveling plot, and how it wraps everything together. Next movie: The Wolverine

Monte, Dusty, & Erin go back in time for X-Men: First Class! They talk younger mutants, new mutants, and how well it connects to the originals.

Monte, Dusty, and Erin continue through X-Men movies with one that they found a little confusing. They give their thoughts on the plot, the array of characters, and how they handled Deadpool. Plus, they talk about how this could play into Deadpool & Wolverine. Next movie: X-Men: First Class

The gang wraps up the original X-Men trilogy with a doozy. They discuss how well the story works, the handling of Dark Phoenix, and how they ended things. Next movie: X-Men Origins - Wolverine.

Monte, Dusty, and Erin "begin" their X-Men series watch through with X2 (after their X-Men episode was lost to the ether). They talk about what makes it such a great movie, how the MCU doesn't happen without X-Men, and how well the movie holds up 20 years later. Next movie: X-Men: The Last Stand.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin watch the final of the Spider-Man releases before they pivot to the X-Men movies. They talk about the 3 spideys teaming up, revisiting old villains, and what they're predicting for the future of Spider-Man in the MCU. Next Movie: X-Men (2000)

Monte, Dusty, & Erin finally cover the movie they've been talking about since day 1....The Eternals. Surprisingly, a rewatch had them rethinking their stance on the film, but do they think it's still a good movie? Listen and find out! They break down all the characters, the fight scenes and more!

Monte, Dusty, & Erin watch an MCU Phase 4 fan favorite this week! They discuss the fight scenes, the Mandarin's "return", & what to expect from Shang Chi in the MCU's future.

Monte, Dusty, and Erin continue in the MCU this week as they tackle Black Widow. They talk about Natasha Romanoff getting her flowers, how they like the cast (particularly Yelena), and what they think of The Taskmaster.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin jump back into the MCU with Far From Home. They talk about Mysterio, how they liked the CGI/illusions, and give their thoughts on Peter's character arc.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin wrap up their Fantastic Four watch through with the 2015 rendition. They talk about the differences in the two, how they felt about the cast, and try to figure out what went wrong with this one.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin break down the sequel and what ended up being the finale of this F4 series. They talk about how it compares to the first, if chemistry got any better, and what they thought about the villains.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin continue their watch of pre-MCU Marvel movies with 2005's Fantastic Four movie. They talk about what didn't work, how they like the cast, and how they handled Dr. Doom as a villain.

Sam joins Monte, Dusty, & Erin to wrap up their Blade watch through. They talk about the new characters, the familiar plot, and share their nostalgia for the series. Next up, Fantastic Four (2005).

This week Monte, Dusty, & Erin dive into the second Blade movie. They talk about the new vampires, all the twists, and some new characters. Plus, they debate on which of the two they like better.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin head back to one of the first "modern" Marvel movies as they watch Blade. They talk about what they loved about it, what it's like for one of them watching it for the first time in 2023, and their hopes for the new generation on the horizon.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin complete their Spider-Man catch-up with the final Andrew Garfield installment. They talk all the different plots, how they felt about them, and what they'd do differently. Plus, they give their thoughts on the villains unique, uh, appearances.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin start a new journey with Peter Parker as they dive into The Amazing Spider-Man. They talk about the differences in this Spider-Man series, the Peter-Gwen relationship, and how they feel about The Lizard!

*sigh*....they had to do it eventually. Monte, Dusty, and Erin tackle arguably one of the worst superhero movies of all time. They talk about all the villains, what worked (not much) and what didn't (a lot), and how they wish the movie went.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin welcome Dan Kotnik back to discuss the second Tobey Maguire Spider-Man. They talk about how it compares to the first one, the MJ-Peter relationship, and how the CGI holds up.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features current RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Amy Marks, SYN Alumni, previous RTP Executive Producer, and all around amazing disabled media creator! Imi and Amy chat about the role SYN and Raise The Platform has played in their lives, having the space to share your ideas, navigating disa…

Dan and Erin return for a special episode and get their first glimpse into The Clone Wars animation! They talk about what did and didn't work in the movie, how it fits into the rest of the movies, and the animation style.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Nick Lazzara, the outgoing President of Radio Monash. Imi and Nick share a vulnerable and compassionate chat about lived experience, navigating autism diagnosis processes, being an autistic person in the world, and community and connection. This epis…

Monte, Dusty, and Erin take it all the way back to the early 2000's with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. They talk about Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, how this set the tone for superhero movies, and everything in between!

It all comes down to this...Monte, Dusty, & Erin welcome Geno to the show to discuss the biggest movie in MCU history, Avengers: Endgame! They talk about their experiences watching it for the first time, how they felt about saying goodbye to so many iconic characters, and what mark it left on the industry. They also discuss how it shaped where the …

Monte, Dusty, & Erin return to recap the introduction of Captain Marvel. They talk about the Brie Larson hate, how it stacks up to other hero premieres, and all the 90's nostalgia!

Peter Bukowski joins Dan and Erin this week to talk about debatably one of the best Star Wars films in the entire franchise. They talk about the interesting diverse characters, the captivating storyline, and discuss what makes the movie so special.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Ruby Susan Mountford (they/them) a disabled, autistic, ADHD and bi+ advocate and media maker! Imi and Ruby chat about their shared lived experience as autistic people, the importance of community, the expansiveness of the bi+ community, proving peopl…

Dan and Erin explore their first movie outside of the Skywalker Saga. They talk about how they handled Han Solo's backstory, what new characters they liked and didn't like, and how this movie helped/hurt some characters and their stories.

Monte, Dusty, & Erin take a break from the heaviness of the events of Infinity War with a lighter film. They talk about how they handled the change of tone, what they think of some new characters introduced, and make some early comparisons to Quantumania!

Dan and Erin wrap up the Skywalker saga with Episode 9! They talk about the impression the movie made on them, how they feel about the return of Palpatine, and what they wish they did differently. Next movie: Solo.

It's all led to this! Monte, Dusty, & Erin talk through Avengers: Infinity War! They talk about all the things they loved about it, how they think the Russo's handled the journey, and share how they reacted to the Avengers losing for the first time in the MCU.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Steven Verdile, founder of The Squeaky Wheel, a satire disability news site entirely run by disabled people! Steven & Imi discuss the differences between healthcare and education for disabled people in the US and Australia, what the Squeaky Wheel doe…

Monte, Dusty, & Erin take a trip to Wakanda as they cover Black Panther! They talk about what they loved, what they didn't, and how the movie made such a cultural impact.

Dan & Erin welcome the Wookie-pedia himself, Iowa Joe of Outback Packers, to discuss the second installment of the sequels! They talk what they liked (not much), what they hated (A LOT) and give their estimates on where it fell flat and what they think the triology was originally intended to look like.…

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Luna from GayHeartCreative! Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, ableism, queerphobia and death of a sibling. If you need support, please contact one of the following numbers: Lifeline 13 11 14 Be…

Dan and Erin start off the sequels with a bang! They talk about JJ Abrams' vision, all the new characters, and give their thoughts on the storyline! Plus, they talk about the big twist death at the end and how it was spoiled for them. Don't miss it!

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Alyce Gumley! Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, addiction, ableism, Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1800 512 348 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Safe Steps 1800 015 188 Q Life 1800 184 527 Alyce & Imi…