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While we are on hiatus for a bit, enjoy this episode from our archives. "If you have ever stepped foot into a comic book shop, chances are you were lucky enough have overheard or partook in some colorful comic shop conversation. Banter that typically centers on dream battles that pit characters of similar power sets against each other, exercises in logic, or even philosophical debate. In some case...

While we are on hiatus for a bit, enjoy this episode from our archives. "Generally speaking, in animation, if you can dream it and draw it, you can make it. Cartoons have so many examples of unexpected, daring creative ideas that become classics. On occasion, however, an occasional cartoon comes along that can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Maybe they’re based on something that doesn’t have a clear...

While we are on hiatus for a bit, enjoy this episode from our archives. During World War II, comic readers saw many characters address the conflict on the world stage head on. Creators on characters like Superman and Batman pivoted creatively to deal with the war effort in addition to other characters of The Golden Age, including a whole slew of new characters. Among these brand new creations, non...

40 years ago, John Carpenter's The Thing was released in cinemas and the world was treated to a film that straddled the lines between Sci-Fi and horror. Fondly remembered for it's and paranoid, "Don't trust anyone" tension throughout and cutting edge special effects, The Thing stands as one of the classic films of the 80s. To celebrate Halloween, the panel reviews the John Carpenter's classic The...

Our Team Archetype series is back, but this installment will have some Halloween flare. We're looking at various teams' Monster Members. Not to be confused with the muscle or tank characters; there are similarities to be sure, but the Monster teammates play out a little differently. Join the panel as they talk Team Monster Members.

This week saw the release of Werewolf by Night on Disney Plus. Based on the 1970's Monster Comic published by Marvel of the same name, Werewolf by Night is the latest entry into the beloved MCU. Starring Gael García Bernal and Laura Donnelly, the ambitious project directed by Michael Giacchino pays homage to horror tropes from Hollywood's classic era and blends it with Marvel's signature style all...

Everyone loves a good alien invasion story.  Whether it’s an army with superior technology or a quieter, more subtle form of terror, there are plenty of scary aliens we’ve seen in pop culture.  Join the panel as they talk about their picks for the some of the most dangerous aliens in pop culture.

We are 30 years removed from the premiere of one of the most influential animated shows of all time. This month, Batman: The Animated Series turns 30, and to celebrate, the panel will examine just what makes the show so influential after all these years! And we share recommendations of some underrated episodes that are definitely worth checking out. Part 2 of 2.

We're diving into a different aspect of pop culture fandom than we normally cover and talking about the world of collecting. For many people, pop culture and fandom and collecting all go hand in hand. And that is definitely the case for us. Here, our crew shares a love of action figures and to help share our passion for the hobby with you we are going to explore the Marvel Legends line of toys. We...

Every two years, D23 comes around, a big convention not unlike San Diego Comic Con, but solely covering the magical world of Disney. It’s where they unveil everything coming out for the next few years. Star Wars, Disney Plus, Marvel/MCU, Pixar, it’s all here and given the chance to shine with trailers, casting news, concept art, and other cool announcements. Join the panel as they react to all the...

We are 30 years removed from the premiere of one of the most influential animated shows of all time. This month, Batman: The Animated Series turns 30, and to celebrate, the panel will examine just what makes the show so influential after all these years! Part 1 of 2.

1992 was a stellar year for Marvel's Merry Mutants. It was the year X-Men: the Animated Series premiered. What some fans might not know, is that before that, a little-known pilot was produced for another X-Men animated series in 1989.  The pilot, titled "Pryde of the X-Men" ultimately was never ordered to series, but none-the-less is a superb piece of superhero animation that maybe doesn't get the...

Team Archetype series returns with every team's Heart & Soul characters. The team's moral compass. The team's north star. The glue that holds the team together. Join the panel as the talk Team Heart & Souls.

Definitive 5 has returned! Frank is back with a new list of some of pop culture's most popular and interesting characters that have all appeared in movies, comics, video games, animation, & TV. We go through and each decides which version is the host of the definitive version of that character. Including: Wolverine, Starfire, Thanos, Bart Simpson, the Huntress and many more! This is Definitive 5 I...

A follow up to last episode where the panel discussed the details about characters with multiple superhero origins stories.  We're looking at a new batch of characters and detailing what changes were made. Part 2 of 2 featuring: The Joker, Scarlet Witch, The Flash, Captain America, and the Justice League.

Origin stories are of utmost importance when it comes to superheroes, detailing who they are and how they came to be to readers and audiences. The issue though, especially when characters could have been created as long as 80 years ago, is that aspects of the origin story can become dated with time. What happens is that over time, characters can receive many retellings of their origin story updati...

It's Comic-Con time again! The big one in San Diego! The time of huge announcements for exciting new projects and collectables. Join us as we react to all the big animation, comic book, TV, and movie news from SDCC 2022!

Backwards episodes, Live shows, Marriages, and Murders: every show has that episode where they tried something crazy. A lot of times, it was a result of trying to get as many eyes on the show as possible for the much talked about "Sweeps Week." Some of these episodes went on to be long-forgotten television experiments; while others became know as monumental moments in pop culture. Join us as we di...

We're back with the latest installment in our Team Archetype series, this time around we look at the Tanks. Every team has one. The big guy, the muscle, the immovable object; but this archetype can actually take many shapes and sizes. Join the panel as the talk Team Tanks.

The crew explores the "Kids on Bikes" sub-genre of action-adventure movies and shows that seems to be just as popular now, with shows such as Stranger Things, as it was back in its original E.T. and Goonies filled heyday of the 1980s. They discuss some of their favorite movies and shows, both new and old, to try to figure out why they loved them so much back then, and why these types of stories ar...

This week the panel reviews Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), the 28th Film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The panel discusses performances, story, and the many twists and turns of the film as well as what it could mean for future MCU installments.

The Amazing Spider-Man is celebrating his 60th Anniversary this summer! The crew wraps up their talk about all things Spidey. Bring on the bad guys! Because this time they turn their focus to the many rogues of Spider-Man. They also share thoughts about some of their favorite Spider-Man creators throughout the characters' illustrious comic history. Part 2 of 2.

The Amazing Spider-Man is celebrating his 60th Anniversary this summer! The panel talks all things Spidey, and just what makes this character so enduring and unyieldingly popular. Part 1 of 2.

Growing up, our crew here was raised on a steady diet of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero, which is currently celebrating several anniversaries. This year marks 40 years since the iconic toy line was launched along side the classic comic book series. In addition, it's been 35 years since the release of the animated G.I.Joe: The Movie! So the join the panel as they take a broad look at G.I.Joe: A Real...

We're back again for another round of Frank's Many Mini Movie Reviews.  Join in and hear his thoughts on 2022's The Batman and much, much more!