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Jon and Steven can’t stop the FOMO so Elliott Serrano and Marco Garcia stop by to tell them what it was like. How different was the show from C2E2 which was held in the sam place by the same people? How hard was it to get into those panels? And can Elliott ever forgive “Rogue One”?

The Force is strong in Chicago! Jon and Steven discuss the FOMO of skipping the show one month after C2E2, the live streaming p – anel and trailer for Episode IX and the shift to Disney+ later in the year. Plus, the new “Hellboy” movie is very, very bad.

DC changes direction once again! Jon, Steven, Dani Romero and Owen O’Riordan talk their surprised reactions to a new tone, how to introduce a character in film after multiple comic reboots and why it was a New Line film, not Warner Bros. Plus, the many, many lawsuits of Captain Marvel.

Batman hits octogenarian status as his first comic hits a mellennium. Jon and Steven discuss the Dark Knight’s current state with Tom King’s intrsopective style on the comic, “Gotham” ending and no release date for the next movie. Plus, they return from C2E2 and report from one panel each.

While Jon and Steven prepare for C2E2, they reflect on comic history. Are comics fictional biographies of heroes or simply ways for different creators to tell their own stories? Plus, the long long, long, unintentional origin of Cable!

After watching the new “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” trailer, Jon and Steven discuss the ending of the FOX run of films. Is this the final installment? What happened to “New Mutants”? And does anything in this movie matter before a Disney reboot? Plus, hate for the new “Hellboy”.

The dream of the 90s is alive in the MCU! Jon, Steven, Lisa Brown, Tina Canfield, and David Brown discuss whether two directors diluted the vision of the story, spotting Kelly Sue DeConnick in a crowd, and whose side to take in a Kree/Skrull war. Plus, is Carol Danvers a gay rights activist

The host of “Amazing Spider-Talk” is here! Dan and Jon discuss their entry points to the comics, how long it takes to collect every issue, the worst runs ever and why 2018 was the most popular year for Spidey yet. Plus, Hobgoblin

Jon wonders when he’ll get to “Star Trek: Discovery” Season 2 while Steven wonders if he’ll ever get to “Star Trek: the Next Generation”. Is it easier to binge 10 sitcoms than 5 dramas? Plus, Marvel charges a hundred bucks for a crossover while DC slashes titles!

So many Marvel Legends! Jon and Steven discuss how the annual trade show in NY works, the fading of DC product, the rise of Marvel Legends as the new Star Wars and whether this is the year Steven finally starts buying them.

The future of video games lies in the Old West! Owen O’Riordan joins Jon and Steven to discuss the open-world yet story focused game. Plus, Legos in Ireland, the shared universe of FOX Kids and tales of comic retailers past and present.

Jon and Steven start this episode in mid-argument; does “Space Jam” hold up or was it always one of the worst movies ever made? And was it a better decision than Michael Jordan’s moustache? Plus, auteur directors, non-event events and Lord of the Rings action figures!

“Black Panther” is nominated for Best Picture! Is it a nod to diversity, geekdom or a bid for ratings? Why doesn’t anyone want to host the show? Plus, Hugh Laurie’s indiscretions, David Letterman’s heart problems and more Marvel Legends!

A classic Marvel and DC artist has put down his pencil. Jon, Steven and Marco Garcia discuss the books Perez created that will never go out of print, the books we may never see again and how legendary status in the comic industry gets relegated to a single generation. Plus, the new “Spider-Man: Far From Home” trailer is finally released!

Dani Romero invites Jon to her livestream!  In the complete audio of the interview, Jon discusses how he got into writing comics in college, what he learned from the crash in the 90s and how it helped him prepare for a career in advertising, screen writing and stand-up comedy. Plus, why you should never start a story on page 1.

Jon and Steven discuss the first interactive Netflix project! Is the new “Black Mirror” a movie or a video game? Should you make choices based on success or drama? Can you talk spoilers when the story could go anywhere? Plus, could Dan Slott’s “Fantastic Four” be one of the great runs?

That’s over. Jon and Steven discuss how hard it is to not discuss politics, Marvel movies transition to epics, the diminished returns of Star Wars and why it’s a good time to be a Spider-Man fan. Plus, Steven leaves the world of comic book retail.

You’d think the year would be over but here comes the latest DC movie! Jon, Steven, Lisa Brown, Tina Canfield and Joe Pakovits discuss the shifting tone, the influence of 80s action movies and the physics of movie water. Plus, they showed a new “Hellboy” trailer.

The most surprising movie of the year is out! Jon and Steven welcome Seth Wilkins for a SPOILER filled discussion on the latest Marvel animated film. Did the lower expectations lead to a more satisfying experience? How does Marvel balance multiculturalism and copies of their own well-known characters? Why is the Lego Batman movie so important? And what are all those colors in the background?

The “Avengers: Endgame” trailer hits right on the heels of the new “Captain Marvel” trailer! And the new “Spider-Man:Far From Home” trailer (kinda). Jon and Steven discuss whether tone is more important than plot, why Captain Marvel is Green Lantern and why they never want to see a comics adaptation again. Plus, Jon sees “Spider-Man:Into the Spider Verse&#...

On the heels of the cancellations of “Iron Fist” and “Luke Cage” “Daredevil” goes dark. Jon and Steven discuss what it means for Disney’s streaming app, whether the characters will be rebooted and if Jessica Jones and Punisher are long for this world. Plus, “Into the Spider-Verse” is the best superhero movie of 2018?

With the price of monthly comics climbing up to $5.00 a piece, $150 hardcovers are thriving. Jon and Steven discuss what material deserves this treatment, how multiple options per month can harm both your budget and your bookshelf and how it’s impossible to ever have a complete comic book collection.

The single most important person to the history of comics has passed away at the age of 95. Elliott Serrano joins Jon and Steven to relate his experience meeting Stan at C2E2, how Lee created an icon for himself to change public opinion of the medium and how much credit he truly deserves.

A slow news week has Jon and Steven focused on the hundreds of Marvel figures Hasbro plans to release over the next few months. They discuss how the line has survived 17 years and two companies, the evolution from the dominant 90’s X-men toys and how 6 inch highly poseable superhero figures changed Star Wars forever.

We’re short and live! Jon and Steven perform a live podcast during the SMG Podcast Marathon at the Blue Box Cafe to discuss how introverts get together, Steven’s self assessment as a broadcaster and why dumb thugs in Spider-Man PS4 are tougher than a guy with super powers. The coffees were barista made and the laughs were real.