Mindless Escapism
- Episodes
- 74
- Released
- every two weeks
- Latest episode
- Nov 6, 2026
About the podcast
Two geniuses revolutionise comics and become unintentional architects of the superhero movie. Frank Miller and Alan Moore figure out how to do superheroes right and Hollywood follows.
Episodes 74
Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of the Superhero Movie: Part 5 - The Miller Zone
Frank Miller and Alan Moore are at the height of their powers. But... there's trouble in paradise that threatens to spoil the party. At the movies, it looks like Batman (1989) will finally happen.
Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of the Superhero Movie: Part 4 - Superpower Arms Race
1986 is the greatest year in comics history. Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns and Alan Moore's Watchmen perfect the superhero genre, creating the template for movies to follow.
Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of Superhero Movie: Part 3 - Living the Dream
Alan Moore debuts on the comic book scene in the USA, hitting it out of the park on Swamp Thing. Frank Miller, the biggest name in comics, trips up on Ronin.
Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of the Superhero Movie: Part 2 - Alan Moore Arrives
The revolution gets under way as Alan Moore shakes up U.K. comics and Frank Miller ascends to stardom on Daredevil. Superhero movies lag behind.
Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of the Superhero Movie: Part 1 - Frank Miller Begins
A young Frank Miller comes to New York City with a dream to do comics. In England, Alan Moore harbours a similar dream. Both want the derided medium of comics to step up and be taken seriously. Between them …
Show notes
A young Frank Miller comes to New York City with a dream to do comics. In England, Alan Moore harbours a similar dream. Both want the derided medium of comics to step up and be taken seriously. Between them, they have the talent to make it happen.
Chapter 64 - Let’s Talk iPhone
All things must end. The ride of a thousand lifetimes reaches its inevitable conclusion.
Chapter 63 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011
Steve Jobs is determined to present at WWDC, no matter what.
Chapter 62 - Come See What 2011 Will Be The Year Of
Apple forges ahead with the iPad 2. As Apple prospers, Steve Jobs’ health wanes.
Chapter 61 - Back to the Mac
Apple applies the lessons learnt from iPod and iPhone to build the MacBook Air it’s always wanted to make. Steve Jobs’ health takes a turn for the worse.
Chapter 60 - Special Music Event
It's September so that means it's time to sell iPods. Plus: Apple joins the social media craze.
Chapter 58 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2010
Another year, another new iPhone. This time it’s the iPhone 4. Plus: Steve Jobs gives a rare interview where he’s not pushing Apple products.
Chapter 57 - Get a Sneak Peak Into The Future of iPhone OS
Apple debuts its iAd advertising platform, proving that everything can’t be a winner, even during a golden run. Plus: Who’s got Apple’s missing iPhone prototype?
Chapter 56 - Come and See Our Latest Creation
Steve Jobs introduces the world to his last great innovation: the iPad. With it, he achieved his life's goal.
Chapter 55 - It’s Only Rock and Roll
The annual iPod update for the Christmas selling season. The bad news: iPod sales declining. The good news: Consumers are buying iPhones instead.
Chapter 54 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2009
As Apple goes from strength to strength with the announcement of the iPhone 3GS, Steve Jobs fights for his life in a Memphis hospital.
Chapter 52 - Macworld San Francisco 2009
Phil Schiller fills in for an ailing Steve Jobs at Macworld. Unbeknown to the world at large, Jobs is near death, with his only hope for survival a liver transplant.
Chapter 51 - The Spotlight Turns To Notebooks
Apple takes laptops to a new level of manufacturing excellence with unibody MacBooks. Tim Cook takes on a higher public profile as Steve Jobs’ health declines.
What If Apple Bought Nintendo?
Ever wonder what might happen if Apple Acquired Nintendo? The best computer company together with the best games company. Let's explore the possibilities.
Chapter 50 - Let’s Rock
The first Android phone arrives, setting the scene for a battle with the iPhone that will last decades. It's like Mac vs PC all over again.
Chapter 49 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2008
As Apple thrives, Steve Jobs' health deteriorates. The iPhone 3G and App Store debut.
Chapter 48 - iPhone Software Road Map
Steve Jobs opens the iPhone to allow an App Store. Meanwhile, Apple assembles the expertise required to design its own chips, including hiring Johny Srouji. Time shows both moves to be mighty significant.
Chapter 47 - Macworld San Francisco 2008
Apple achieves rare air with the release of the MacBook Air. The most influential laptop ever? Most laptops are still cribbing from it today.
Chapter 46 - The Beat Goes On
The iPod Touch debuts. Steve Jobs gives up and decides to allow third party apps on the iPhone. Plus: Apple versus The Beatles.
Chapter 45 - Special Mac Event
At last, the secret identity of Fake Steve Jobs is revealed. The aluminium iMac is released, with a design so classic it basically persists to the present day. Plus: Steve Jobs changes his shoes.
Chapter 44 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2007
After a race to finish it, the first iPhone goes on sale on June 29th, 2007.
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