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Hasbro their own Comicon! Jon and Steven discuss the Marvel Legends shift to classic comics in the light of no new movies, the joy of stupid villains, and why the Mandalorian is the next Sentinel. Plus, Jim Henson’s 84th birthday and how that helps quarantine. [EP194]

Chris Evans shows us America’s, umm, yeah. CBS All Access re-brands while DC Universe shrinks. We have a She Hulk, Wanda/Vision even sooner and no Winter Soldier or Falcon on Disney +. All this and RBG will be discussed this week. [EP193]

CBS celebrates the 54th anniversary of the Final Frontier with panels on every series! Jon and Elliott Serrano discuss the different status each series enjoys from TOS to “Strange New Worlds” and how they evolve over the years, how to get over “Enterprise” reaching 20 years old, and how to moderate a great panel. Plus, DC/Marvel crossovers and the underrated genius of Curt...

Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond is coming to theaters! But will theaters exist? Will Daniel Craig’s last film cement his legacy as the next Connery or Brosnan? And what can Spider-Man teach us about 007? Plus, event fatigue, social distance film sets and revisiting controversial stories of the past. [EP191]

The iconic actor who played Black Panther has passed. Jon and Steven talk about the impact he had on the MCU in a handful of films, his boundless energy for his other roles, and the way he hid stage 3 cancer while portraying the larger than life Marvel hero. Plus, “Bill and Ted Face the Music” is here to add whatever positivity they could to 2020. [EP190]

DC Comics holds a rally right after a bloodbath! Will James Gunn bring Marvel energy to “The Suicide Squad”? Just how good is “The Batman” trailer? Can we get excited for movies halted during a pandemic? And where are the comics? Plus, new Muppets, classic Silver Surfer and accepting Miles Morales into our hearts. [EP189]

AT&T slashes 20% of DC Comics’ budget! Industry legends have been laid off! DC Direct is dead! Trades are sidelined! Jon and Steven discuss what this means for the rest of the industry today and what the future of comics looks like, according to Jim Lee. How does Marvel react? Why do people keep thinking Marvel and DC will combine into one company? Plus, World Without a Post Office.

“Star Trek” goes animated! Elliott Serrano is back to talk about the latest extension of the franchise. With four series in production, is there room for a new tone? What have we learned from “The Orville”? Is there any way people won’t get upset? Plus, Comicsgate, the magic Of John Siuntres and quarantining with Brisco County Jr. [EP187]

It’s the 58th Anniversary of Spider-Man first appearance in 1962. Jon and Steven take a while to get to it but cover how the celebration came organically from fans and artists rather than Disney, the need for a light, fun Spidey in dark times and the intolerable wait for his next line of action figures. Plus, is Todd McFarlane the new Neal Adams? [EP186]

Michele Sileo is getting restless. While in quarantine, raising two kids and continuing her law career, she keeps creating non-profit organizations to benefit people hurt by the pandemic. Plus, her passion for “Rick and Morty”, “Bob’s Burgers”, “the Mandalorian” and why her father classic comic book artist Dom Sileo won’t come on the podcast.

Jon and Steven are getting rid of their long boxes. But will the loss of single issues just mean buying the same stories in omnibus form? Even when the stories are bad? How do the format changes of comics relate to the deluge of new streaming platforms? Plus, why Chris Evans will always be the real Captain America. [EP184]

Mike Caplan, the owner of Mr. Waynes Pop Culture Collectibles, is back! Mike tells Jon and Steven what curbside pickup is like in a vintage shop, how social distancing works in a small, local store and how the disruption of the toy supply chain boosts the used market. Plus, the runaway success of Hasbro’s $350 Sentinel kickstarter, beard envy and, is G.I. Joe the new Marvel Legends? [EP183]

Ray Fisher didn’t like working with Joss Whedon on “Justice League” but Alan Tudyk comes to the rescue. Plus, Dean Cain is definitely bad, why Pierce Brosnan is a euphemism for wasted casting and so many dweeby Spider-Men. [EP182]

A legendary inker and a controversial director have both passed. Jon and Steven discuss how the pairing of Joe Sinnot with Jack Kirby created the best of the Marvel Age, and how his stamp became the look of the Fantastic Four for decades. Then they look at Joel Schumacher’s legacy and see if the endurance of “The Lost Boys” outshines the shadow of “Batman and Robin”....

Jon and Steven are relieved the new holiday have given people a chance to calm down and support one another while gearing up for the debacle in Tulsa. Plus, the genius of Alex Toth, how improv comedy influences Marvel Legends and remembering the many iconic performances of Ian Holm [EP180]

In the midst of an industry shut-down comes an industry shake-up! Jon, Steven and Dani Romero discuss the signs that DC Comics would leave the world’s biggest distributor, how Diamond had adhered to the status quo for decades, and what UCS/Lunar means for comic book store owners. Also, remembering Denny O’Neil who gave us humanism in superheroes while shepherding Batman through his cre...

Beer Babe Jess goes on the road! Jess travels to Georgia, South Carolina and Florida to escape her locked down Chicago apartment. Jon and discuss travel etiquette in a pandemic, where to find local breweries available for curbside and patio dining and how to meet new people while being socially distant. [EP178]

There was nothing else we could talk about. Jon and Steven discuss the overwhelming feeling of ever major city exploding into violence, the forces that left people with no alternative and the inherent selfishness of the American dream. Plus, what out of control crowds in the summer will do to COVID-19 cases. Oh, and some good comics. [EP177]

The #ReleaseTheSnyderCut people are happy today. HBO Max has agreed to premiere the original cut of “Justice League” in 2021. Jon and Steven discuss whether making the movie less like “Avengers” will help, how emboldened fans become when they get what they want and how two different versions of the same film will affect the DC franchise moving forward. Plus, Hasbro takes th...

Steven boldly goes to the second season! Jon and Steven discuss the improvements over the first season and the distance it still has to cover to become one of the greatest television shows of all time. Plus, recycled plots from the 70s! Crusher gets fired! Pulaski gets robo racist! And Jon’s basement floods.

Thanks to quarantine, we’re all starting new, big, non-essential projects. That’s how Howie Weingarten talked Jon into watching every Dracula movie starring Christopher Lee in one week. Jon and Howie discuss the style Hammer imprinted on all its films, the loose rules around killing vampires and why you should always avoid Hawthorne bushes. Plus, Frankenstein!

The head writer from “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” is here! Mike Drucker returns to talk about running a television show from his apartment, missing live performing and what the Black Plague can tell us about the coronavirus. Plus, embarrassing celebrity encounters.

Todd McFarlane raises two million dollars on one figure! Jon and Steven discuss the Image creator’s business acumen in the face of character irrelevance. Plus, DC pushes to open it up while Marvel flattens the curve, Steven survives Star Trek: the Next Generation season 1 as Jon flies through five seasons of Deep Space Nine and how extroverts will be the death of us all.

Steven is broken! Our co-host finished Picard and is now deep into the first season of Star Trek: the Next Generation. Hear his pain. Plus, SDCC is cancelled on its 50th anniversary. [EP171]

The host of “She Ra: Progressive of Power” is here! Lauren Faits returns to talk her hit podcast, how Netflix changed everything with its new animated series and how a trip to the Dreamworks animation studio helped her get through her divorce. Plus, starting a new job when no one can come into the office, the lost art of body language and how Zoom meetings don’t encourage minglin...