The Mothership Podcast
A panel of Canadian YouTuber friends who gather to debate pop culture, review films, and offer relationship advice.
This is a casual, roundtable discussion podcast featuring a group of friends who are also YouTubers. Episodes revolve around specific themes like reviewing a movie list assigned to a co-host, debating unpopular opinions submitted by their audience, or giving relationship advice. The vibe is informal and lively, like listening in on a friend group's chat, complete with inside jokes and recurring bits.
“The show's core appeal is the established chemistry between the co-hosts. The use of space-themed nicknames for themselves and guests creates a welcoming, club-like atmosphere for their existing audiences. Recurring, character-driven segments like "Bruno's Movie List" make it feel distinct from more generic pop culture discussion shows.”
Who hosts this show
The Mothership Podcast is a conversational show hosted by a group of Canadian content creators: Dylan (also known as Friendly Space Ninja), Amanda (Amanda the Jedi), Bruno Papaleo, and Maia Wyman (Broey Deschanel). The friends get together to discuss and debate movies, television shows, and pop culture news. Episodes are often structured around recurring segments, such as reviewing a movie list, debating unpopular opinions from their audience, or offering relationship advice as a panel.
Credentials & credits
- YouTuber / Content Creator (Friendly Space Ninja)
- YouTuber / Independent Film Critic (Amanda the Jedi)
- Member of the Critics Choice Association (Amanda the Jedi)
- YouTuber / Video Essayist (Broey Deschanel)
- Graduate Student & Media Analyst (Broey Deschanel)
- Photographer (Bruno Papaleo)
Other ventures
- Friendly Space Ninja (YouTube Channel)
- Amanda the Jedi (YouTube Channel)
- Broey Deschanel (YouTube Channel)
- Bruno Papaleo Photo (Instagram)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01Relationship Advice 2 (ft. Khadija Mbowe & Tara Mooknee) - The Mothership #17Feb 5, 2023 · 1h 00m
- 02We Read Your Unpopular Opinions (Part 3) - The Mothership #16Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 13m
- 03Bruno Reviews Movies You Made Him Watch - The Mothership #15Nov 6, 2022 · 1h 29m
- 04We Didn't Like Stranger Things 4 - The Mothership #14Oct 30, 2022 · 1h 11m
- 05Horror Movies That Ruined Us (ft. Khadija Mbowe) - The Mothership #13Oct 23, 2022 · 1h 05m
- 06Amanda's Apartment Was Destroyed - The Mothership #12Oct 16, 2022 · 54 min
- 07What If Voldemort Had Won The War? - The Mothership #11Apr 3, 2022 · 1h 07m
- 08What We Were Like In High School - The Mothership #10Mar 27, 2022 · 1h 01m
Notable episodes
- 01Bruno Reviews Movies You Made Him Watch - The Mothership #15
This episode establishes the 'Bruno's Movie List' segment, a recurring format where the hosts make their franchise-focused friend watch and rank classic or obscure films.
- 02We Read Your Unpopular Opinions (Part 3) - The Mothership #16
Highlights another of the show's core formats, where the hosts read and debate unpopular pop culture takes submitted by their audience.
- 03Relationship Advice 2 (ft. Khadija Mbowe & Tara Mooknee) - The Mothership #17
Showcases the panel-based advice format and features prominent YouTubers as guests, demonstrating the show's place within the creator community.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is a panel discussion, not a traditional one-on-one interview format. Dylan, as the primary host, moderates the conversation by introducing the topic (e.g., a listener question or a movie on a list) and then letting the panel of co-hosts and guests debate and discuss it freely. The interaction is collaborative and conversational, with all participants contributing equally rather than a host formally questioning a single subject.
This is a multi-host panel show, not a formal interview podcast. One host, Dylan ("Friendly Space Ninja"), typically acts as the moderator, introducing the topic and guiding the conversation. The format is highly conversational and loosely structured, with frequent laughter and overlapping speech.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
6 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
2- Q.01
“Would you like to pick a space name?”
This is asked at the beginning of an episode to integrate a new guest into the show's running theme.
- Q.02
“What would be your number one [best animated show]?”
During a debate, this question is used to elicit a specific counter-example from a panelist.
advice
2- Q.01
“How do I make my friend understand her boyfriend is a toxic piece of shit?”
The host reads a listener-submitted question to kick off a panel discussion on relationship advice.
- Q.02
“How do I start talking to someone I have feelings for?”
This is a listener question used as a prompt for the panel to provide dating advice.
process
2- Q.01
“Are you ready for Bruno's movie list?”
The host uses this question to formally transition into the main segment of the episode.
- Q.02
“What is [movie title]?”
This is asked to the co-host who suggested a particular film to get a plot summary for the others.
Signature segments
- · Space/mothership theme with sci-fi intro
- · Hosts use space-themed nicknames (Friendly Space Ninja, The Jedi, The Commander)
- · Giving guests a 'space name'
- · The 'Bruno's Movie List' review segment
- · Reading and debating audience-submitted 'unpopular opinions'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically other YouTubers or friends of the hosts, such as Khadija Mbowe and Tara Mooknee. They are integrated directly into the panel discussion and are often given a "space name" to fit the show's running theme.
- Khadija Mboweon Relationship Advice 2 (ft. Khadija Mbowe & Tara Mooknee) - The Mothership #17
- Tara Mookneeon Relationship Advice 2 (ft. Khadija Mbowe & Tara Mooknee) - The Mothership #17
- Erica (Lady Space Ninja)on Bruno Reviews Movies You Made Him Watch - The Mothership #15
- Captain Mooneyon Relationship Advice 2 (ft. Khadija Mbowe & Tara Mooknee) - The Mothership #17
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the episodes reviewed, the podcast does not appear to feature paid sponsorships or advertisements.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of The Mothership Podcast?
- The main hosts are Canadian YouTubers Dylan ('Friendly Space Ninja'), Amanda ('Amanda the Jedi'), Bruno Papaleo, and Maia Wyman ('Broey Deschanel').
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's a casual panel discussion where the hosts and occasional guests chat about pop culture, review movies, or answer listener questions.
- Is The Mothership Podcast still active?
- The podcast appears to be dormant or on an extended hiatus, with the most recent episode released in February 2023.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available as video on YouTube and as an audio podcast on platforms like Spotify.
- What are the 'space names'?
- It's a running gag where the hosts and their guests all use space-themed nicknames, such as 'Friendly Space Ninja', 'The Jedi', and 'The Commander'.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Amanda The Jedi - Critics Choice Awardscriticschoice.com
- [02]Meet The Lovely Broey Deschanel - Our Era Magazineoureramagazine.com
- [03]Broey Deschanel | No Film Schoolnofilmschool.com
- [04]Friendly Space Ninja - Age, Bio, Family | Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
- [05]Amanda the Jedi - Grokipediagrokipedia.com
- [06]Maia Wyman - Listallistal.com
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