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Intro WW84 review Background (03:30) Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in The X-Men #4 (March 1964) Vision created by Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, and John Buscema in Avengers 57 (Oct. 1968) Both were villains originally opposed to Avengers before joining their ranks Wanda and Quicksilver are twins, born of Magda, wife of Magneto - originally believed they were the children...

Intro Welcome back for Season 5 Describe changes to show New website Patrons now guest on trade paperback reviews Ariel's column - Some Of Its Parts Background (03:52) Maxwell Lord created by Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire in Justice League #1 (May 1987) Father was a businessman who committed suicide after a product he created caused cancer, and his mother convinced him that powerfu...

Hi everyone, we're releasing this mini-episode for a few reasons: We want to test our RSS feed and make sure things still work correctly with the new site. To tell everyone about the changes to the website and our new domain! To let everyone know Ariel will be writing a column for us this year, "(Some Of) Its Parts". To tell everyone about the new additions to our Patreon, and how Patrons will be...

We wrap up Season 4 as we cover Power Man, LUKE CAGE! How can Doc help this man of the streets be a better man off the streets? Plus a fun pitch for a new comic book - listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Season finale - Clones will be pushed to January Anthony's livestream for Extra Life coming 11/28 Background (4:14) Luke Cage created by Archie Goodwin, Roy Thomas, George Tuska, and John Romita Sr. in...

The Mental Health Avengers have reunited, and this time we're taking on the prison system! Why do so many unwell prisoners get mistreated? What can be done to help them? Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Mental Health Avengers III: The Injustice System Intro GuardiansMH : Dr. Goku & Matt Freudian Sips : Anna References: Ashley Smith inquest - Dr. Goku (35:50) Project Hospitality | Rebuilding Lives Since...

We go back to the Robin well, this time for Tim Drake! Just because he may be the smartest Robin doesn't make him the best - find out why! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to To Know Her is to Fear Her , the Spider-Woman podcast - cohosted by Rey from ITK Reminder of TeePublic sale Background (02:48) Tim Drake created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick in Batman #436 (August 1989) The third Robin, young...

Flip a coin - heads, you listen to us analyze Two-Face. Tails, you listen to us analyze Harvey Dent. Either way, you're getting a realistic discussion of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. SHOW NOTES: Intro Mentioned in Podcast Magazine - "Under the Radar" section TeePublic sale - Nov. 4-6, 11-13, 17-20, 26-27, 29-30 Background (4:45) Two-Face (Harvey Dent) created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in...

As a special bonus, here's the recap rap in our 100th episode! LYRICS: When Doc and I first dreamed about creating a podcast We never thought in a million years it was gon' last But more than two and a half years have gone past And one hundred episodes of absolutely fantastic Characters, drastic masters, and bombastic bastards As we mix the scholastic and sarcastic faster Than you can say gone to...

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE! We've got awards! We've got mailbags! We've got... a rap song? Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thank you's Awards/AMA One thing you want on a billboard (06:40) Favorite thematic episode (11:34) What's next for the show (14:21) Favorite Dr. Issues pun (23:34) Have you ever considered diagnosing a Transformer? (26:05) Worst vocal performance (28:05) What are you watching/readin...

We travel to the Black Galaxy to examine our largest character yet - EGO THE LIVING PLANET! Strap in for a wild ride - this one goes deep into Ego's core! SHOW NOTES: Intro New patrons - Mayor Jeanine & Local Official Travis A few days left to vote Background (05:25) Ego the Living Planet created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Thor #132 (Sept. 1966) A scientist named Egros tried in vain to save...

It's our hairiest episode yet - HANK MCCOY! What does Doc have to say about the brilliant Beast? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Time's almost up for nominees Some exciting news coming soon about promotion :) Background (3:10) Hank McCoy (Beast) created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #1 (Sept 1963) A member of the original X-Men, he appears human, but has proportions and agility sim...

We have our most magical episode yet - BLACK ADAM! What can we learn from this antihero? And we have our most electrifying skit ever - listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro 2 weeks left to vote on awards show nominees Background (02:39) Black Adam (Teth-Adam) created by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck in The Marvel Family #1 (December 1945) Only made one appearance in original Fawcett comics run - an ancient Eg...

What do Captain America, Exodus, and Sleepwalker all have in common? They're strangers in a strange land! Come to a weird place with us as we examine what it's like to be in the unknown! SHOW NOTES: Intro Reminder to vote in awards show Background Stories about characters displaced in time or space are innumerable Superman - last son of Krypton Captain America - man out of time Shining Knight (Sir...

We head back to the sewers to take on KILLER CROC! Does this raging reptile have a softer side? Also, stay tuned after the episode for a special bonus where we help a listener live! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to Comic Book Keepers - Chris and Lance review a character or topic each episode - thegeeklygrind.com Still taking votes for award show Background (02:55) Killer Croc created by Gerry Conway...

We take our first trip to the world of the Wicked + the Divine to examine Baphomet! And it's so complex, we enlisted Jered from the Fantom Zone to help us! Does this role playing god find a name he's comfortable with? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to guest Jered from Fantom Zone Nominees for 100th episode award show + mailbag - nominations page Background (05:15) Baphomet create...

We take a serious look at a not-so-serious topic: quipping! Why do characters do it? Why do WE do it? And can we stop, or should we? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks for donations to Extra Life - beat the puzzle in 6:19:44 - still taking donations - potential video game livestream coming in a few weeks Last week for nominations - next week nominees will be announced for 100th episo...

Listen now! It's En Sabah Nur - time has no meaning. It's 2020, so why not talk Apocalypse? How does Doc handle someone who bends timelines to his will? SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to I Understood that Reference - Rob & Ross are two Irish friends who cover movies, comics, games Still taking nominations for award show Background (01:52) Apocalypse created by Louise Simonson and Jackson Guice in...

We examine our youngest character ever - DAMIAN WAYNE! Why does Doc want to send the Son of the Bat to the Phantom Zone for treatment? Listen to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to new Mayor Patron Chad from P3! Shoutout to Super Sons - Dan & Jake cover comic books, news, and anything else on their minds Reminder to vote in nominations Background (2:16) Damian Wayne created by Grant Morrison...

We go from reading to watching, as we examine UATU! How does Doc propose to cure this voyeur of his addiction? Find out - listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to new Patron Local Official Kate! Announcement of nominations for award show - Google Doc will be open until 8/31/20 Request for sharing on social media Background (13:09) Uatu the Watcher created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Fou...

Things get downright inhuman as we examine READER! Is it a problem if a dog isn't just a man's best friend, but his only one? Plus a cross-country skit you have to hear - listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Two new Patrons - Humble Citizen Andrew & Mayor Jacob! 100th episode will be award show - more information at next episode Background (03:15) Reader created by Charles Soule and Ryan Stegman in I...

We head to the Hundred Acre Wood to find EEYORE! What treatment can Doc offer this perennially depressed donkey? Thanks for noticing us - listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to all the podcasts that participated in the Pod Raid last week, much appreciated Shoutout to Ocho Duro Parlay Hour - Ken, Padawn J, and Coach Duffy, along with an assortment of guests, talk sports, wrestling, entertainment,...

We head to Hell's Kitchen to examine the Man Without Fear, DAREDEVIL! Which of Matt Murdock's many issues can we address in an hour? Close your eyes and listen now! (Due to a technical glitch, this episode is in mono - sorry!) SHOW NOTES: Intro New Mayor-level patron - Wol! Will now be doing 2 TPB reviews/month on Patreon Shoutout to Verbal Diorama - Em covers movies from an entertaining perspecti...

It's time for another thematic episode - how do support systems impact rehabilitation of comic villains? And what techniques can we apply to the real world to reduce recidivism? This one gets a bit heady - strap in & listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to new Patron Dan Message from fan Jacob - "your podcast helped me get through some really s**tty times in the last couple weeks. I'm just wra...

We head back to the sewers to look at RAPHAEL from TMNT! How hot is this hothead? And what techniques does Doc have to calm him down? Grab a slice of pizza and listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men - self explanatory title, and always entertaining - currently covering X-Man and Earth-295 - xplainthexmen.com New Mayor level patron - Amy! Background (5:35) R...

We bring back writer ERICA SCHULTZ to talk about her latest work, Forgotten Home! Which Disney hit inspired the story? How does she avoid writing a Mary Sue character? All this and more in a great interview - listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Plug social media Interview Background on Erica Genesis for project - inspiration, etc Marika Cresta - how did she come on board? Previous interview, mentioned d...