This week we dive headfirst into the chaotic world of The Boys, the anti-Avengers of the superhero genre. Far from shiny suits and noble ideals, this guerrilla crew of misfits are bonded by trauma, revenge, and a shared hatred of the “Supes.”

From Billy Butcher’s toxic charisma to Hughie’s reluctant morality, M.M.’s operational steadiness, Frenchie’s chaotic creativity, Kimiko’s fierce loyalty, and Starlight’s principled courage, Andrew and Ellen unpack how this unlikely team somehow makes dysfunction work.

They explore what The Boys teach us about:

• Adaptive and distributed leadership in high-pressure teams
• The power of psychological safety and authentic individuality
• Why conflict can fuel performance (if you survive it)
• And whether charismatic but toxic leaders like Butcher can ever evolve

It’s a surprisingly heartfelt take on trauma-bonded teamwork, with plenty of laughs, leadership lessons, and the occasional explosion.

In this episode, we leave the stars behind and travel north to Winterfell to explore the leadership of Eddard Stark, the man who tried to do the right thing in a world that punished him for it. Was Ned’s unbending honour a virtue or a fatal flaw? Andrew and Ellen unpack what makes the Lord of Winterfell such a compelling, and cautionary, study in leadership.

From servant leadership and moral courage to political naivety and strategic rigidity, they debate whether Ned was a great leader in the wrong world, or simply a good man out of his depth. Drawing parallels between Westeros and the workplace, they ask: can values-based leadership survive in a complex, shifting environment?

Expect spirited analysis, a few direwolf-sized laughs, and the occasional existential shudder as the duo decide where Ned Stark ranks on the Multiverse Leadership Matrix (spoiler: winter isn’t the only thing that’s coming).

This week Andrew and Ellen boldly go where no podcast has gone before, deep into the command style of Captain James T. Kirk. Maverick? Visionary? HR’s worst nightmare? We chart the life and leadership of Starfleet’s most decorated captain, exploring his blend of charm, courage, and chaos.

We debate whether Kirk’s flair for risk is a strength or a flaw, unpack his servant-leadership instincts, and question if his “strategic rule-bending” would fly in the 21st-century workplace. Along the way, we draw parallels with modern leadership theory, test Kirk’s credentials in other universes (Avengers HQ or Jedi Council?), and ask the ultimate question: would you want to serve under him?

Packed with humour, insight, and just the right dose of Starfleet nostalgia, this episode reminds us that imperfect leaders can still inspire perfect loyalty, and that sometimes, to go boldly, you’ve got to rewrite the Prime Directive.