Geek History Lesson

Half Superman and half Lex Luthor, Conner Kent, the Superboy from the Reign of the Supermen is the subject of this week's podcast! Learn about his journey from cloning tube, Smallville and the 31st Century.  Plus, don't forget to join us for the JAWIIN CHARITY DRIVE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS on 11/14/2020 from 12pm to 5pm PST to watch a LIVE NERD EVENT and SUPPORT HEROES. https://www.charitydriveforserv...

What are the best comic book reboots or revamps? Is it Crisis on Infinite Earths or the Marvel Ultimate line? We decide with special guest and writer DJ Wooldridge ( https://twitter.com/djtalkstrash) , host of the Only Stupid Answers podcast! https://twitter.com /OnlyStpdAnswers  Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio! AMAZON: amzn.to/3j8SSiw BOOKSTORES: https://bookshop.org...

It's time to complete our WATCHMEN trifecta by celebrating the 1-year anniversary of HBO's Emmy winning series and followup to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's Watchmen. We're joined by special guest,  Tulsa, Oklahoma resident and best friend to the pod, Jeremy Skinner ( https://twitter.com/JLAwesome) . TCK TOCK! TICK TOCK! Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio! AMAZON: amzn.to...

The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys...

The warrior queen of Atlantis and love of Aquaman's life is the subject of this week's podcast. Learn all her history before Aquaman 2 hits. Plus we're joined by Mera: Tidebreaker author Danielle Paige ( https://twitter.com/daniellempaige) for a underwater discussion! Put on your scuba gear! Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio! AMAZON: amzn.to/3j8SSiw BOOKSTORES: https://...

The first (Kind-of) James Bond Reboot! Listen as we analyze every James Bond film made by future Mamma Mia actor, Pierce Brosnan. Do these films still hold up, and what do they contribute to the legend of James Bond?  Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio! AMAZON: amzn.to/3j8SSiw BOOKSTORES: https://bookshop.org/a/12262 /9781632295828  COMIXOLOGY: bit.ly/3aTpSYD GET OUR REC...

This week, we're answering all the questions you sent in from Pateon, Facebook and Twitter!  Who's the scariest character in Pop Culture? What creators would create the best autobiography for us? And, biggest missed opportunity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Learn the answers! Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio! AMAZON: amzn.to/3j8SSiw BOOKSTORES: https://bookshop.org...

Jason chats with Iron Man and Doctor Doom writer Christopher Cantwell about comics, television and how cars have inspired his Iron Man run. (NOTE: This panel was recorded LIVE as part of MainFrame Comic Con.) Follow Christopher: https://twitter.com /ifyoucantwell  Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio! AMAZON: amzn.to/3j8SSiw BOOKSTORES: https://bookshop.org/a/12262 /978163...

Sailor Moon is the ultimate magical girl! We dive into her adventures, the Sailor Senshi, and space cats! Adorned by Chi’s creator Jacque Aye joins us for the discussion. Follow Jacque: instagram.com/adornedbychi Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio! AMAZON: amzn.to/3j8SSiw BOOKSTORES: https://bookshop.org/a/12262 /9781632295828  COMIXOLOGY: bit.ly/3aTpSYD GET OUR RECOMMEN...

Special guest Cameron Cuffe (Seg-El on KRYPTON) joins Jason where we dive deep into the history of Superman! Just how old is our Superman? Let's find out.    Follow Cameron: https://twitter.com /thecameroncuffe    Pre-order our next comic -- Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio!   AMAZON: amzn.to/3j8SSiw   BOOKSTORES: https://bookshop.org/a/12262 /9781632295828    COMIXOLOGY: bit.ly/3aTpSYD   GET OUR...

BONUS EPISODE! In a very off-the-cuff conversation, Jason and Ashley will talk about their own comic book - Jupiter Jet and the Forgotten Radio. Don't worry, it'll be SPOILER-FREE. Learn why we wrote the book, the inspiration for the new villain, and why did we make Jupiter Jet wear a cowboy hat? If you enjoyed that conversation, you can pre-order Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio at these places....

WHOA! It's time for us to cover the Bill and Ted franchise! From their Excellent Adventure to their Bogus Journey and when Bill and Ted Face the Music, we'll discuss these bodacious dudes and their over 30 year film franchise. WARNING: Spoilers for Bill and Ted Face the Music at 52:36. Also, don't forget about our next graphic novel -- JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADO - is on sale -- Oct 07, 202...

Let's look back to one of the most controversal James Bonds! Listen as we analyze every James Bond film made by future Doom Patrol actor, Timothy Dalton. Do these films still hold up, and what do they contribute to the legend of James Bond?  Don't forget about our next graphic novel -- JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADO - is on sale -- Oct 07, 2020. Pre-order with your local comic shop today!  DIA...

This is one of our most highly requested episode so we discuss the Top 5 Queen Comic Book Characters! For this episode we are joined by Sara Century (host of Bitches on Comics), to celebrate Queer Characters outside of Pride Month. Follow Sara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saracentury Don't forget about our next graphic novel -- JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADO - is on sale -- Oct 07, 2020. Pr...

The Wonder Girl of Young Justice! Let's learn a little bit more about DC Comics' third Wonder Girl -- Cassie Sandsmark.  Don't forget about our next graphic novel -- JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADO - is on sale -- Oct 07, 2020. Pre-order with your local comic shop today!  DIAMOND CODE: JAN208635 Or Pre-Order on AMAZON: https://amzn.to /2OiUcBb  GET OUR RECOMMENDED READING from this episode here...

To celebrate the life of the recently deceased American hero Congressman John Lewis, we're reading his graphic novel MARCH Book One. Book One spans John Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation. You can pick up a copy of the comic here: https://amzn.to /3hkG6f4  Also...

We continue our look through the films of Studio Ghibli to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Secret World of Arrietty! Arrietty, a tiny teenager, lives with her parents in the recesses of a suburban home. A secret friendship forms when 12-year-old Shawn meets Arrietty, but their relationship could spell danger for Arrietty's family. And don't forget -- our next comic - JUPITER JET AND THE FORG...

This week, it's more questions from the Mailbag and YOU, the listeners! What is the weirdest comic we've ever read? How would we reboot Batman in the DC Film Universe? Did we almost record a Stargate Podcast? The answer is YES.    Plus our next comic - JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADIO - is on sale -- Oct 07, 2020. Pre-order with your local comic shop today! DIAMOND CODE: JAN208635 Or Pre-order...

This week, we're answering all the questions you sent in from Pateon, Facebook and Twitter! How should the Universal Movie Monsters return? We choose our own Guardians of the Galaxy team, and have we ever visited Mexico? Learn the answers! Plus our next comic - JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADIO - is on sale -- Oct 07, 2020. Pre-order with your local comic shop today! DIAMOND CODE: JAN208635 Or P...

BONUS EPISODE! In this episode, Jason and Ashley will get a little more personal and discuss why they love the Lads from Liverpool so much. Learn their Beatles origin stories. You can hear more of these Jason & Ashley's Excellent Adventure episodes by becoming a Jason & Ashley Level patron!  Plus Jason designs the perfect 1974 "post-Beatles Break-up" Beatles album. Listen to it here: https://open....

Which Marvel animated series is the best? We'll decide and give you our TOP 5 cartoons based on Marvel Comics' characters. I think our choices may surprise you.  GET OUR RECOMMENDED READING from this episode here:  http://geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading   Follow the show on TWITTER -  https://twitter.com/GHLPodcast Make sure to visit our Facebook fan page:  http://www.facebook.com/geekhis...

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of X-Men (2000) with Damion Poitier in the third installment of the Geek History Lesson Summer Movie Club! Watch the LIVESTREAM here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlUuHSM6Oag&t=7s Follow Damion: https://twitter.com/DamionPoitier   Nominate #ScienceComicBook for the 2020 Ringo Awards: http://ringoawards.com/   GET OUR RECOMMENDED READING from this episode here:  ht...

Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of BATMAN BEGINS with Mark Ellis ( https://twitter.com/markellislive) in the second installment of the Geek History Lesson Summer Movie Club! We recorded this LIVE so if you'd like to watch the video, click here: https://youtu.be/fXZvDLEtZHo . Nominate #ScienceComicBook for the 2020 Ringo Awards: http://ringoawards.com/ GET OUR RECOMMENDED READING from this episode h...

It's time to talk about what's going on in our world today and discuss why Black Heroes Matter and how they can change the world with special guest Brandon Marino - https://twitter.com/TheBatMarino .  Nominate #ScienceComicBook for the 2020 Ringo Awards: http://ringoawards.com/ GET OUR RECOMMENDED READING from this episode here:  http://geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading   Follow the show on...

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Trisha Hershberger in a LIVESTREAM we're calling the Geek History Lesson Summer Movie Club! Let's take a look back at the movie that relaunched Star Wars! You can watch the LIVESTREAM HERE: https://youtu.be /BLqG602SPzo  Follow Trisha here: https://twitter.com/thatgrltrish Nominate #ScienceComicBook for the 2020 Ringo Awards: http:...