What are the hosts' real names?

The hosts are James Clement, also known as Mr Sunday Movies, and Nick Mason, often called Maso.

Is The Weekly Planet still running?

Yes, the podcast releases new episodes twice a week, typically on Mondays and Thursdays.

What's the difference between the main show and 'Caravan of Garbage'?

The main show on Mondays is a news roundup of the week's pop culture events. 'Caravan of Garbage,' released on Thursdays, is a deep-dive review of a single movie or TV series, often one that is considered bad or infamous.

How can I listen to the podcast?

The podcast is available on major platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Ad-free and bonus content is available through their subscription service, Big Sandwich.

How can I support the show?

The primary way to support the show is by subscribing to their Big Sandwich platform, which provides bonus episodes, ad-free feeds, and early access to content.

Do they have guests on the show?

No, The Weekly Planet is a two-host show and does not feature interview guests.

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The Weekly Planet

Hosted by James Clement

Two Australian mates humorously dissect the week's comic book movie news, trailers, and cinematic failures with a heavy dose of nonsense.

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The brief

This is a comedy-first pop culture news show where two long-time friends use the week's superhero movie news as a launchpad for tangents, running gags, and often cynical analysis of the entertainment industry. While they cover news and reviews, the core product is the hosts' chemistry and specific brand of Australian humor. The show is split into two distinct formats: a weekly news roundup and the 'Caravan of Garbage' segment, which deep-dives into (often critically maligned) films and TV shows.

“Unlike more reverent fan podcasts, The Weekly Planet's default tone is irreverent and skeptical, with the hosts frequently making fun of marketing, corporate machinations, and absurd plots. Their Australian perspective also provides a different flavor from the majority of US-based pop culture shows.”

— What makes it distinctive

§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by Australian friends James Clement (of "Mr Sunday Movies") and Nick Mason, The Weekly Planet is a long-running podcast covering "red hot movie news" with a heavy focus on superhero and comic book properties. Releasing a main news show on Mondays and an extended "Caravan of Garbage" review on Thursdays, their style is defined by irreverent humor, running gags, and a casual, conversational dynamic. The duo co-founded the Big Sandwich media company, which evolved from their earlier Planet Broadcasting network.

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Credentials & credits

Co-founder, Big Sandwich Media
Creator, Mr Sunday Movies YouTube channel
Former Primary School Teacher (James Clement)
Former Tram Driver (Nick Mason)
Former intern, The Gruen Transfer (James Clement)

Other ventures

Mr Sunday Movies (YouTube Channel)
Big Sandwich (Subscription platform)
Caravan of Garbage (Review series)
Suggestible (Podcast hosted by James Clement & Claire Tonti)
Planet Broadcasting (Original podcast network)

§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches

News Entertainment Automotive

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate

~2/week

Not shown by Apple / Spotify

Total episodes

865

Last episode

5 days ago

Jun 25, 2026

Status

Active

Recent episodes

01
The Flash (Extended) - Caravan Of GarbageJun 25, 2026 · 33 min
02
Toy Story 5 - The Weekly Planet PodcastJun 22, 2026 · 1h 40m
03
The Supergirl TV Show (Extended) - Caravan Of GarbageJun 19, 2026 · 28 min
04
More Spider-Man leaks & Disclosure Day! - The Weekly Planet PodcastJun 15, 2026 · 1h 40m
05
Smallville's Supergirl (Extended) - Caravan Of GarbageJun 11, 2026 · 27 min
06
Masters of the Universe & Summer Games Fest 2026 - The Weekly Planet PodcastJun 8, 2026 · 1h 50m

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify

01
The Flash (Extended) - Caravan Of Garbage
A representative example of the 'Caravan of Garbage' format, where the hosts dissect a notoriously troubled and critically panned blockbuster, covering its production history, visual effects, and controversies.
02
Toy Story 5 - The Weekly Planet Podcast
A typical weekly news episode showcasing the show's standard format, covering a wide range of topics from box office tracking for 'Supergirl' to fake trailers and updates on multiple franchises.
03
The Supergirl TV Show (Extended) - Caravan Of Garbage
Demonstrates their approach to television, reviewing multiple episodes of the 'Supergirl' series and discussing its place within the broader 'Arrowverse,' its casting, and its comic book adaptations.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

AI-extracted from recent episodes · help us verify

How James Clement interviews

The format is a two-hander conversation between James and Maso, with a loose structure of news topics and recurring segments. The editing is minimal, preserving their spontaneous banter and frequent, often self-deprecating, digressions. James typically leads the structure, with Maso providing color commentary, skepticism, and non-sequiturs.

Questions James Clement keeps coming back to

“How do you feel about this?”
“What do you think the story was?”
“What's next?”

Signature segments

· Caravan of Garbage
· What We Reading, What We Gonna Read
· Letters, it's the letters theme
· Grab dat gem
· Big Movie

Topics covered repeatedly

Comic book movie news (DC & Marvel)Movie reviewsTV show reviewsTrailer analysis and breakdownsBox office performanceStar WarsVideo game newsHollywood industry news (mergers, production issues)Film and TV production historyCasting announcements

§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify

Typical guest

The show is almost exclusively a two-host format and does not feature interview guests. They frequently discuss actors, directors, and industry figures at length but do not have them on the show as participants.

Recent guests

Milly Alcock
on Toy Story 5 - The Weekly Planet Podcast
James Gunn
on Toy Story 5 - The Weekly Planet Podcast
Jason Momoa
on Toy Story 5 - The Weekly Planet Podcast
Melissa Benoist
on The Supergirl TV Show (Extended) - Caravan Of Garbage
Michael Keaton
on The Flash (Extended) - Caravan Of Garbage
Ezra Miller
on The Flash (Extended) - Caravan Of Garbage

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

YouTubeyoutube.com

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party

Subscribers

143K

143,000

Avg views / video

22.2K

Trailing window

Total views

37.3M

37,331,253

Videos published

865

Sponsor readEstimated

The show is primarily listener-supported through their premium subscription platform, Big Sandwich, which offers ad-free feeds and bonus content for a monthly fee. This is an estimated model based on public mentions on their website and in the podcast.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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