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A test, an update, and a plea! (11:57) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 481: Fundriosing first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Superboy learns about his origins and meets the Titans in “Conner”, the sixth episode of Titans season two! (17:58) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com   The post The Tower 34: Titans s2:e6 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Thoughts and reactions to “Deathstroke”, the fifth episode of Titans season two! (19:17) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 33: Titans s2:e5 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Year Nine of The Daily Rios begins with topics including the Uncanny X-Men, Dave Cockrum vs John Byrne, podcasting (of course) and more! (28:23) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 480: Year Nine Begins first appeared on The Daily Rios .

“What, to the American Slave, is your 4th of July?” by Frederick Douglass, 1852. Excerpts read by James Earl Jones. (04:00) The post “We Need the Storm…” first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Mon-El has found himself “Back Home in Hell!” in Legion of Super-Heroes 23! Also, Steve Lightle returns, Who’s Who entries and more. (2:17:17) TIMESTAMPS: (00:44) Preamble, Legion of Super-Heroes Animated DVDs announced, & more. (14:21) Legion of Super-Heroes #23 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion. (27:04) Main discussion on Mon-El, Tellus, the Phantom Zone, post-Crisis time trav...

An invite. (06:38) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 478: An Invite… first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Janet Mock. 2017 (04:16) The post “…We Are Here…” first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Toni Morrison. 1993. (03:04)   The post “What Do You Need This For?” first appeared on The Daily Rios .

James Baldwin. 1968. (02:33)   The post “Everybody Knows…” first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Langston Hughes. 1951. (00:28) The post “What happens to a dream deferred?” first appeared on The Daily Rios .

For the fifth Tales of the Legion Project, Eric & Peter discuss the Legionnaires 3 mini-series from 1985-86 including a deep dive into the villain known as the Time Trapper! (2:02:20) TIMESTAMPS: (00:36) Preamble (08:00) Legionnaires 3 issues 1 thru 4: synopsis, general thoughts & cover talk (32:13) Main discussion focusing on Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Cosmic Boy (1:04:54) A deep di...

Timeline Tuesday returns with a look at comicbook anniversaries, first appearances and creator tidbits for May 2020 including the Heroic Age, Brightest Day, Sovereign 7 and more! (18:35) TIMESTAMPS: (02:23) 10 years ago: May 2010  (09:23) 25 years ago: May 1995 (14:18) 50 years ago: May 1970 (15:53) 75 years ago: May 1945 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 473: Timeline Tuesday: May 2020 first ap...

Returning to the second season of the Titans live-action TV show taking a look at episode four: “Aqualad”! (20:02) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 32: Titans s2:e4 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

It’s a “Dead End” in Legion of Super-Heroes #22 as Universo makes a move, the mystery of Sensor Girl continues, and relationship drama! Plus, Who’s Who, an Elastic Lad story in DC Comics Presents & more! (1:56:05) TIMESTAMPS: (00:42) Preamble (09:47) Legion of Super-Heroes #22 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion. (25:31) Main discussion on Greg LaRocque’s art, Un...

The favorite season one episodes of Star Trek: Voyager! (33:31) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 472: Favorite VOY Season 1 eps first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Brainiac 5 becomes a stalker and the Emerald Empress starts a recruiting drive in Legion of Super-Heroes #21: “Obsession”! Also, a Quislet backup tale, Who’s Who entries and more! (1:53:01) TIMESTAMPS: (00:45) Preamble, quick thoughts on the current LSH series, a Five Years Later Legion collection, and more. (25:15) Legion of Super-Heroes #21 synopsis, general thoughts and cover discussion. (41:44...

(16:02) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 471: Day 52 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

A discussion on Legion of Super-Heroes #20: “To Control a World”. Legionnaires take over a (war)world and then Dream Girl and White Witch attend a party! Plus, Who’s Who entries and more! (2:00:24) TIMESTAMPS: (00:42) Preamble (05:20) Legion of Super-Heroes #20 synopsis, cover discussion, and general thoughts. (23:02) Main discussion; a look back at Tyr’s first appearance in Superboy 197 & 199...

The Rios comicbook collection is for sale! Listen in for the much needed fundraising details! (6:09) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 470: For Sale! first appeared on The Daily Rios .

(1:54) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 469: Monday Musings… first appeared on The Daily Rios .

A quick listener feedback episode on comic collecting, Deep Space Nine, the new Amethyst mini-series and more! (12:45) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 468: Feedback Friday first appeared on The Daily Rios .

A musical theatre tribute to the late Rene´ Auberjonois. From Coco, Big River, City of Angels, Dance of the Vampires & more. (4:39) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 467: For Rene´ Auberjonois first appeared on The Daily Rios .

A short trailer for my next theatre project. (03:13) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 466 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

The Daily Reads begins! Quick thoughts and reactions on unread comics from my collection starting with Joe St. Pierre’s the New Zodiax from 2015! (17:13)   Covers to the New Zodiax 1-4 and Secret Weapons 1   Astronaut Ink website peter@thedailyrios.com   The post TDR 465: The Daily Reads 1: New Zodiax first appeared on The Daily Rios .