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On a new Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic reminisce about Comic-Cons past before diving into the Peacemaker season 2 trailer and other San Diego tidbits. Then, they debate whether The Fantastic Four: First Steps did a better job than Superman in resurrecting their respective superhero franchise. Spoiler: there is disagreement! Dominic's comics-inspired pop music group 12 Valentines happens here an...

Hard NOC Life is back — and so is Superman . In our return episode, Keith and Dominic dive deep into the latest take on the Man of Steel: How does he stack up against previous Superman incarnations? Is James Gunn's DCU off to a flying start? And what does this movie say about the future of superheroes on screen? You can watch Keith and Dominic's conversation on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/31...

Before Hard NOC Life goes off the air for a few weeks, Keith and Dominic have a few more Andor takes to share. Not only did the final episodes rekindle a love for Star Wars for our hosts, it will forever change how they watch the franchise going forward. The end of the series also helped Dominic gain a new appreciation for the Asian cultural exchange that has been present since '77. In addition to...

Last week on Hard NOC Life , Keith and Dominic joked about how Andor was basically " Les Mi s in Space France." This week, they're serious about the comparison. Also, Keith rants about the most recent episode of The Last of Us , and Dominic has a theory about the superstars in the NBA Playoffs and their superhero equivalents. Support 12 Valentines on Bandcamp: https://12valentines.bandcamp.com/ Re...

Keith and Dominic celebrate the extended Star Wars holiday weekend to review the next batch of Andor episodes, aka Lucasfilm presents " Les Mi s in Space France." Then, they discuss what did and didn't work for them in the latest MCU offering,  Thunderbolts* . All this and more on a new episode of Hard NOC Life , Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pega...

This week on Hard NOC Life , Keith and Dominic look back at the first three episodes of Andor season 2. Then, Lauren joins Keith to share about her experience at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Check out the original video of Lauren's Star Wars Celebration adventure here: https://youtu.be/E0vySiPrBaw Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle...

On a new episode of Hard NOC Life , Keith and Dominic break down the recent trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Pedro Pascal's penchant for playing paternal characters in Last of Us and The Mandalorian . Then they review the first season of Daredevil: Born Again before recapping some news from Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah R...

Hard NOC Life returns as Keith and Dominic catch up on the big CinemaCon announcements for Superman and Spider-Man and look back at the Avengers: Doomsday casting teaser and the first half of Daredevil: Born Again. They share their skepticism about the Avengers rollout, speculations about the new Spider-Man movie, and Keith relays his fears for the cinematic universe building that might overshadow...

We have reached the end of DC Multicast Season 2! On the season finale, Keith welcomes his Hard NOC Life co-host Dominic Mah to discuss 2009's Watchmen . In addition to talking about what Zack Snyder got right and wrong in the movie, Keith and Dom break down how it was ultimately too faithful to the source material while also not being faithful enough. They also discuss how the film compares to th...

Shawn Taylor returns for a special Hard NOC Life to break down Kendrick Lamar's instantly iconic halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX. Together, he and Keith take in the symbolism and artistry that was on display and speculate where hip-hop goes from here. Follow Shawn's work at: https://shawntaylor.net Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus...

Hard NOC Life is on hiatus, but Keith needed to talk about Diamond Comic Distributors filing for bankruptcy last week , so he asked his former colleague -- and OG NOC -- William Bruce West to come on the pod and talk about their time at the company, why they aren't celebrating its demise like some are, and what the future holds for comics. Read West Week Ever here: http://williambrucewest.com/ Hel...

Just like Batman, the DC Multicast Returns! After a multi-year hiatus, we are back to rewatch every live action DC movie ever! Just in time for the Holidays, we're kicking off season 2 with a look at the Christmas classic, Batman Returns ! Joining Keith in the festivities is movie critic Julian Lytle . Together they tackle the sequel's highs and lows, including the return of Batmania, Michelle Pfe...

Yes, Hard NOC Life wrapped up last week, but then James Gunn went and dropped the trailer for next summer's Superman. Movie critic Julian Lytle stops by to break it down, plus Keith talks to Jay Pharoah about his virtual comedy special and why Dragon Ball is the way to his heart. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn....

Hard NOC Life returns to wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and whether Superman will bring back truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. Keith also announces the return of a podcast and Dominic reveals the release date of his album. But first, Dominic helps Keith work through his feelings after the 49ers embarrassed the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi....

What the title says. Also, Dominic and Keith get into what's wrong and what's right with fandom -- whether it be comics or sports or music. They also share Dominic's 12 Valentines song inspired by the Harris campaign. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn.to/3xXL8wh All this and more on Hard NOC Life ! Watch it on you...

The term "triple threat" is rare these days in Hollywood. However, not only does Smile 2 star, Naomi Scott, embody the very definition of that term, as a gifted singer, dancer and actor, she reinvents it completely. With her performance in the terrifying new sequel to Parker Finn's Smile , Scott proves to everyone she is a dynamic force of charismatic nature to be reckoned with. And we were fortun...

Last week, all eyes were on Chicago... because the Bears, the subject of HBO's Hard Knocks , went undefeated in the preseason! Oh, and the Democrats officially nominated Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy. On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith react to it all, as well as Disney's cancellation of The Acolyte . Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus...

Hard NOC Life takes a delayed look back at all the announcements from San Diego Comic-Con, including RDJ's return to the MCU. Then, Dominic and Keith share what they liked and didn't like about Deadpool & Wolverine before singing the praises of Prime Video's Batman: Caped Crusader . Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://am...

Hard NOC Life is back... for now. This episode, Dominic and Keith share their thoughts on Star Wars : The Acolyte as a whole and what it was like to see two Asian actors duel with lightsabers, Then they react to a bunch of new Marvel trailers, including Captain America 4 and Deadpool & Wolverine before speculating about DC's Comic-Con plans for Superman . Lastly, they make a pitch to Mina Kimes to...

With Dominic out this week, Keith welcomes Troy-Jeffrey Allen as a special co-host on Hard NOC Life . They discuss Troy's latest project, AfroFutures , a 17+ magazine collecting comics and articles that fall under the wide umbrella of Black speculative fiction -- from sci-fi and fantasy to action, drama, and beyond. Back AfroFutures on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afrofuturesm...

After an extended break, Dominic and Keith are back for a new episode of Hard NOC Life . This week, they're diving into the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte , and why Keith thinks the Jedi kind of suck. They also unpack the Venom: The Last Dance trailer and whether superhero fatigue is real. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Us...

After Dominic shares his experience at the Pearl Jam concert, Keith looks back at the weekend's NBA Playoff matchups and the superhero battle between Ant-Man and the Joker. Then, they look at the dismal state of the summer box office season. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping...

Before Dominic heads out to a Pearl Jam concert, he and Keith speculate about the latest casting news surrounding The Fantastic Four . They also wonder about the future of Shang-Chi and are psyched for an Asian American Harley Quinn in Amazon's Batman: Caped Crusader . Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to ge...

It's still Star Wars Day on Hard NOC Life ! Dominic and Keith celebrate the combination of AAPI Heritage Month and new Star Wars content via the latest Acolyte trailer. Keith also explains why "Revenge of the Fifth" makes zero sense when "Sixth" is the better pun. They also share their initial reactions to the first look at David Corenswet as Superman . Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines : https...