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A movie so intense Jon and Steven had to see it and talk about SPOILERS in person! They discuss Matt Reeves’ new take on the Dark Knight and how it both honors the character’s legacy and moves away from tired tropes. Why is it the closest to the comics yet? How does the darkest Batman movie yet present a theme of hope? And how does it stand up to the altar of Nolan? Plus, have you had...

Jon and Elliott welcome Michele Sileo to discuss the very rushed sequel to the surprise hit of Iron Man! Is this the biggest RDJ A-hole performance ever? How do the MCU Easter eggs help the narrative? Does this movie have a villain or is it Tony? Plus, Michele’s stories of growing up in the comic book industry. [EP268]

Amazon bought it, Amazon broke it. Jon and Elliott are enraged at the latest update of Comixology which deletes files, clunkifies the experience and does away with its own website. How can we get new comics? Does unlimited work? Is it now a Kindle? And what happens to the libraries they have each spent thousands of dollars building? Anger enough to ruin a weekend inside. [EP267]

Jon and Elliott attend the North Western Indiana Comic Convention with masks on! They discuss the return to conventions after 2 years, whether you can lose your con muscles and what about the experience eBay and social media can’t replicate. Plus, “Book of Boba Fett” ends, Star Trek chugs along and Marvel makes books so heavy you can’t pick them up. [EP266]

The MCU begins by looking back! Jon, Elliott, Dave Pinto and GI Joe writer Brandon Jerwa discuss how the film lived up to initial low expectations, the Hulk’s role as Marvel’s resident monster and whether Ed Norton could have played Bruce Banner in The Avengers. Plus, will we ever see Tim Blake Nelson play the Leader? [EP265]

Could James Gunn’s HBO Max series about the worst character in “The Suicide Squad” be the best thing he’s ever done? Jon and Steven discuss the theme of toxic masculinity that runs through all of Gunn’s work, over-the-top violence and marrying very talented women. Plus, “Book of Boba Fett” slides a Mandalorian episode into our DMs, John Romita Jr. returns...

It’s the inaugural episode of the MCU ReVU! Jon Clarke, Elliott Serrano and Dave Pinto welcome Brian Moore to discuss Marvel’s first attempt at financing their own pictures, and their first blockbuster. Is this movie still accessible to first time viewers? How did Jon Favreau’s style differ from other superhero franchises, even those based on Marvel superheroes? And what is Ellio...

A special “Shaken Not Heard” crossover episode! Jon joins Elliott Serrano and Dave Pinto for a look into the similarities between James Bond and Indiana Jones. Hint: it goes way beyond Sean Connery. Plus, what Indy 5 might look like, getting beat up and if we could ever accept a new Indy.  [EP

Star Wars returns right when Marvel takes a break! Jon and Steven discuss whether the new show was the first pitch for “The Mandalorian”, how Jon Favreau surpassed JJ Abrams and whether one show can hold multiple genres of sci fi, western and mafia movies. Plus, standing by someone who’s been canceled, escalating media for catalog titles and missing Bob Saget and Bob Einstein whi...

2020 had drama. 2021 had leftovers. Jon and Steven focus on the good of 2021, which was Spider-man: No way Home and some other things. Plus, Douglas Wolk reads every Marvel comic and writes a book about it, Taschen creates an omnibus to end all omnibuses and Jon falls in love with Lego all over again.  [EP260]

Can we skip Christmas this year or did it already skip us? Michele Sileo is back amidst a personal COVID surge and an end of the year workload to discuss Christmas trees thrown out of windows. Plus, 70’s TV, ADHD, anxiety, Catholicism, and why her dad never liked Stan Lee. [EP259]

Have we seen the greatest superhero movie of all time? Jon, Steven and Elliott Serrano discuss MAJOR SPOILERS over the plot and cast of the Spidey epic. Seriously, something huge happens every 20 minutes in this movie so see it first. Plus, what this means for Spider-Man and the MCU going forward.  [EP258]

A comic book legend announces his passing. Jon and Steven discuss George Perez talent for handling large casts, which made him the greatest artist for books like JLA vs. Avengers, The New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths. Plus, the grace in being honored while you’re still alive. [EP257]

Beatles go geek! Jon welcomes Walker Horning to discuss the nearly 7 hours of new footage taken from the “Let It Be” sessions. Jon and Walker discuss the humanization of the iconic band by nearly living with them in the documentary, their songwriting process laid bare and why the Beatles music not only endures but never seems to age. Plus, the new “Spider-Man” trailer and &...

What do supply chain issues mean for local toy stores? Mike Caplan, owner of Mr Wayne’s Pop Culture Collectibles is here to explain it all. Mike and Jon discuss the plight of the little guy against Target and Wal-Mart, the overpromises of Hasbro and the retail vacuum TRU left us all. [EP255]

The co-host of “Shaken Not Heard” is here! Jon and Dave discuss how Dave got involved with James Bond, the differences between Ian Fleming’s novels and the Broccoli produced films, and where the podcast can go when they run out of movies. Plus, the parallel between the James Bond franchise and “The Pink Panther”. [EP254]

More stuff at home! Disney announces dozens of Marvel shows and surprisingly little from Star Wars. Jon and Steven discuss Marvel’s willingness to back multiple series on new characters, balance release dates against moving feature films and whether everything needs to be in the MCU. Plus, they both lose cats and it hurts. [EP253]

Marvel’s long awaited epic is out! Does the serious tone and new character roster jibe with the established MCU? Are the Easter eggs from a different film? Who is the villain? Plus, Jack Kirby’s multiple attempts to create a race of gods inside a superhero universe. [EP252]

What starts as a Halloween themed episode with Hasbro announcements ends up being an examination on the intertwining of collecting and the collapse of American society. How do companies get away with offering more for less each year without losing collectors? Why do our collectibles both pollute the world forever and not last as long as we expect? And why you should never give your heart to a reta...

2 days of Star Wars, GI Joe, Marvel Legends and more! Jon and Steven check in on the Youtube livestream for the latest announcements. Are new characters as important as upgrades? How does the MCU drive the production of comic figures? And what is the Star Wars Galactus? Plus, the new “Dune”. [EP250]

The first captain of the Starship Enterprise boldly goes where only trained astronauts have gone before. The host of the “Strokecast” Bill Monroe joins Jon to talk about what a 90 year old celebrity in orbit means for science and public relations, the effect it has on Shatner’s outlook on life and why Patrick Stewart wasn’t chosen for space travel. Plus, the state of &#8220...

The final Daniel Craig James Bond is here! Jon, Steven and Elliott Serrano talk MASSIVE SPOILERS about the shift of tone from the tropes of the franchise, Craig’s newfound ease of the character and whether the villain’s plans make any sense. Plus, the debt Bond owes to Chistopher Nolan, continuity vs canon, and whether Daniel Craig has the reverse Star Trek curse. [EP248]

Steven wouldn’t see it so Jon and Owen O’Riordan took a big cinematic bite of this slice of goofy pie. They discuss whether director Andy Serkis made the difference in the shift in tone, two great actors taking it easy, controlling motion capture blobs of symbiote on screen and, of course, THAT mid-credits scene. There are SPOILERS if you want to know why any MCU fan would be caught in...

Jon still misses Norm. So does Mike Drucker. Jon and the co-head writer of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” discuss Norm’s legacy from his dark minimalism to his commitment to a bit in the face of apathy or disdain. Plus, the genius of the Fantastic Four sketch and what Mike bought instead of the Haslab Galactus.  [EP246]  

Marvel’s First Family has their 60th Anniversary! Jon and Steven discuss John Romita Jr’s returns to the FF, buying an actual comic in a store for a change and the 5 great runs of the Fantastic Four. Plus, omnibus spines and where they hurt you. [EP245]