James Gunn (Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) is a director, screenwriter, and co-chair of DC Studios. James joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the enduring impact of Super Friends, why people love the fact that Superman can beat up God, and how seeing the Sex Pistols as a kid altered life. James and Dax talk about once getting into suc ... Show More
Yesterday
Dave Franco Returns
Dave Franco (Idiots, The Studio, Together) is an actor, writer, and director. Dave returns to Armchair Expert to discuss growing up as the youngest of three brothers, being a hopeless romantic from childhood, and becoming Hollywood’s sexiest cat dad. Dave and Dax talk about pursu ... Show More
1h 59m
Sep 9
Angela Duckworth #3 (on bringing out your best)
Angela Duckworth (Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, Grit) is a psychologist, MacArthur Fellow, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Angela returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss nearly drowning while trying to save her mother, apologizi ... Show More
2h 1m
Jun 2025
James Gunn Reveals What’s Next for Superman, Peacemaker & the DCU
Frankey Smith, Tyler Coates & Coy Jandreau sit down with James Gunn, Co-Chairman and CEO of DC Studios. They chat the soon-to-be-released Superman film, Peacemaker season 2, and upcoming films like Supergirl and Clayface. Gunn shares his creative process, personal influences, and ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2021
The Suicide Squad with James Gunn
And we’re back! Welcome to season two of Script Apart – a podcast about the first draft secrets of great movies. Each episode, a brilliant screenwriter revisits their initial screenplay for what became a beloved movie, discussing what changed, what didn’t and why – from first dra ... Show More
45m 50s
Aug 2021
The Suicide Squad (Directed by James Gunn) - Gunn's Ablazinn'
Join the Wisecrack crew as they dissect James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021). In this era of the Superhero Movie, what differentiates one from another? Political commentary, charismatic superstars, or just different flavors of plain old fun? The crew talks the MCU v. DCEU Superh ... Show More
1h 6m