The Captioned Life Show

ABOUT THE EPISODE Writer and movie critic Ashley Saunders joins Sean in reviewing the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. They discuss their MCU origin story, their overall thoughts about the film as well as the best and weakest moments, the Ant-Family dynamic, MODOK and Kang, and what the future holds for the MCU.  They also touch on how movie cri...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Former co-host Kevin Stahlecker joins Sean in talking about movies that are based on video games. They discuss why it’s so hard for these movies to be successful, what their favorite and least favorite movies are in this genre, their disdain for the Mortal Kombat (2021) movie, and what games they want to see turn into a movie.  They also touch on Tom Cruise as Crash Bandicoo...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Author, editor, & historian Danny Fingeroth joins Sean to talk about Will Eisner Week. They discuss who Will Eisner is, what happens during Will Eisner Week, how people can participate in it, and the upcoming books that Danny is currently working on.  ABOUT THE GUEST Danny Fingeroth is a popular-culture critic and historian. His most recent book is 2019’s A Marvelous Lif...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Comic book historian, pop culture commentator, and Comic Watch contributor Sasha Kaplan joins Sean in discussing Jewish representation in comics. They touch on the current issues, great and not-so-great examples of Jewish representation, and how this also translates on the big screen with films and series. They also touch on faith in comics, Tom & Jerry comics, and what comic...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Author and Comics Watch contributor Bethany W Pope joins Sean in a review and discussion about the DC Comics series run, Superman: Son Of Kal-El written by Tom Taylor. They discuss how Jon Kent’s humanity in the comics is designed to be aspirational, his relationship with his parents and loved ones, and LGBTQ representation in the comics. They also touch on what comic books they...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Comics creator Matt Mair Lowery joins Sean to discuss his current Kickstarter-funded comics project, ThoughtScape Comics . They discuss the making of the anthology series, why an anthology is instead of a single story, and the series’ commentary on the current state of technology and the human experience.  RESOURCES & LINKS Episode Page - “#83 ThoughtScape Comics With Ma...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Toy photographer Matt “AmusingKing” Ma joins Sean in talking about his work in the subculture genre. They discuss how Matt got into toy photography, how it has helped him become a better photographer, and how easy it is for anyone to get into toy photography. They also touch on their love for classic gaming such as Gameboys, how the 90s was the best decade for childhoods, and wha...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Podcaster and comics nerd Lauren Smith joins Sean in talking about the online community that she has formed, “Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood.” They discuss how the online community got started, what makes it different, and what the future holds for it. They also touch on her podcast “Simply Amazing,” their mutual love for the mutant Nightcrawler, and what comic books they and t...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Educator and former co-host Kevin Stahlecker joins Sean in discussing their favorite and least favorite things of 2022, such as movie, tv shows, MCU/DCEU projects, comics, and games. They also talk about their WTF moment of the year and what they are looking forward to the most in 2023.  RESOURCES & LINKS Episode Page - “#80 The Best And Worst Of 2022” Kevin Stahlecker’s...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Hosts of Paperweight Entertainment podcast Derek Hoskins and Ian Torrence joins Sean in discussing, and sometimes fighting, about holiday topics, such as our favorite memories, foods, movies, and decorations, all the way through what makes us ticked about the Christmas and holiday season, and the eternal debate, “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?” They also touch on their favorite h...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Television and comic book writer Amanda Deibert joins Sean in discussing her upcoming work on the Dynamite Comics series, “Darkwing Duck”. They discuss their love for the iconic character, the exciting opportunities Amanda has for the “Terror That Flaps In The Night,” and what readers can expect when they pick up the issue (like classic and new gadgets, as well as incorporating t...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Lead writer and creative director Mike “Marvel Mike” Davenport join Sean in talking about the Marvel Universe Online Project. They discuss the origins of the project, what makes it so unique and exciting for game players, and all the cool features like creating your own character in the Marvel universe. They also touch share how their comic book origin stories are very similar to...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Comics fan and nerd Matt, aka Bumpkins, joins Sean in discussing their favorite holiday-themed comics and their honorable mentions, which include stories where Deadpool tries to kill Santa, Santa is a mutant in the Marvel universe and “Klaus” from Boom Studios. They also discussed the latest MCU Special Presentation, “Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special” and their love for th...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Educator and podcaster Tara Kearns joins Sean in doing a review of Marvel Studios Phase 4 projects. They discuss their overall thoughts, some of their favorites of the phase such as heroes, villains, scenes, and lines, and what they’re looking forward to in the future phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Sean also shares listeners’ responses to their favorites of the MC...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Journalist and content creator Karama Horne, also known as “TheBlerdGurl,” joins Sean in reviewing the latest Marvel Studios film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . They discuss the emotional impact of the movie in regards to pain, loss, and grief; if Namor was a villain or antihero, Angela Bassett’s performance as Queen Ramonda, and what the future holds for Wakanda and the Black...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Editor-In-Chief Matt Meyer joins Sean in talking about the comics news site, Comic Watch. They discuss what the organization is about, fascinating insights about the comics industry, and what makes Comic Watch unique from other comic book news sites.  They also touch on the importance of having a diverse voice, what being an ally for the LGBTQ comics community means, and the...

ABOUT THE EPISODE David Hazan, author of Mad Cave Studios’ “Nottingham”, joins the show to talk about volume 2 of his popular hit series. The sequel volume continues to tell the story of the legendary characters of the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood, and Marian, but it’s not the story you grew up with. David discusses what it was like writing a sequel, the historical aspects of the story, how t...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Sean is joined by content creator and She-Hulk fan VeganSuperKick to review and discuss Marvel Studios’ latest streaming series, She-Hulk . In this episode, they discuss how the show kept true to the character in the comics, how it’s a show focused on women’s experiences (and audience reaction to it), its characters and finale episode, and what it means for the future of the MCU....

ABOUT THE EPISODE This week, The Captioned Life is taking a break, but in the meantime listen to some trailers of other great podcasts and see if you can find another podcast that you’ll enjoy! RECOMMENDED PODCASTS The Paperweight Entertainment Podcast - Paperweight Entertainment is hosted by Derek and Ian, covering TV and Streaming every Friday and The Silver Screen Scoundrels, hosted by Ian and...

ABOUT THE EPISODE When you think about comics and conventions, there are many things that undoubtedly pop up in your mind, but probably one of the most popular subcultures in the world of comics is cosplay. Popular cosplay YouTuber and TikToker Greg “PropWay” Enriquez joins the show to talk about his experience with cosplay, how his background in mechanical engineering has helped him, and how his...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Are comic book sales doing better than ever? Or are they plummeting? Sean explores this question with guest John Jackson Miller, creator of the comics sales history website “Comichron”. John provides some insight on what we can and cannot know about sales, how sales have been doing in the last 20 years, and how new ventures like WhatNot and NFTs are impacting the sales of comics....

ABOUT THE EPISODE In a special “Behind The Panels” episode, comics writer David Pepose joins the show to discuss his career in the comics industry. David shares about his previous life as a crime reporter, his experience as a 3rd generation comics reader, and his current work with Marvel’s Savage Avengers run.  RESOURCES & LINKS Episode page: “#68 Behind The Panels With David Pepose” Davi...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Sean is joined by popular anime TikToker, yaseenthatguy, to talk about what exactly is anime. They discuss: the definition and subculture of anime how anime has become popular how social media and other facts have created toxicity in the fandom and what’s being done to combat it yaseenthatguy’s new website, Anime Onlies and the exciting future of anime RESOURCES & LINKS Episo...

ABOUT THE EPISODE The biannual D23 Expo just wrapped up with all of its major announcements about the future of Disney. Sean is joined by special guest Rianna Paez “Marvel Twin”, a Marvel merch content creator, to break down and discuss the news that came out of the popular convention. They discuss the newly inducted Disney Legends, future films and shows from Disney Studios, LucasFilm, and Marvel...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Comics Creator and indie business owner Danny Quick joins the show to discuss his comics about Aceblade and the 4th Wall Universe, his journey in becoming a writer, making an Aceblade-themed escape room to create more entertainment opportunities for his community, and what his plans are for the future of his comic universe and his business. He and host Sean also share what they h...