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In this episode, we return to an idea we had during the pilot episode of the podcast: “Things We Changed Our Minds On.” We go through a list of things on which we have changed our minds over the course of our lives; this is not limited to just pop culture! 00:00 James introduces our topic and kicks it off to Chris to get us started. This topic was partially born out of Chris' attachment to The Exp...

In this part 1 of a 2-part deluxe Sports Edition, we welcome returning guest and friend of the show, Arco Esposito. In this first part, we get some sports history from Arco before diving deeply into the NFL draft and the NFL as well as talking about all things MLB. Arco has his own podcast Movie Challenge Accepted - please check out the link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-challe...

In this part 2 of our deluxe 2-part Sports Edition, we pick up where we left off: jumping into the NHL playoffs, talking about the UFC/MMA world, a return to the Brian Flores controversy, and much, much more. Arco has his own podcast Movie Challenge Accepted - please check out the link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-challenge-accepted/id1594407562 00:00 We jump right back into t...

In this Reaction Show Edition of the podcast, James, John and Josh are joined by special guest Jack Adrien and Joe Peluso to talk about the final episode of Picard Season 2 and launch into the new Star Trek Show Strange New Worlds. In the Picard part of the show, they talk all about their thoughts on Q and Picard's final moments, how the story did or did not serve the supporting characters, the em...

In this episode, we celebrate Mother’s Day! We talk about our own moms and how they inspired us. Chris and James also share how their wives are also inspiring as mothers. We then launch into spotlighting our list of great pop culture moms. The show derails at the end and turns into an episode about The Batman, but we end strong, wishing all moms a very Happy Mother’s Day. 00:00 We start the show b...

In this May the 4th Star Wars Day Special Edition Podcast, we talk about the Michael Corleone of the Star Wars Universe…Darth Vader. But we have a very specific Star Wars discussion about him focused on whether or not Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker was in fact redeemed at the end of Return of the Jedi. We delve deep into ideas of redemption, the philosophy of what George Lucas was thinking abou...

In this Reaction Show Edition, James, Josh and John talk Picard season 2 episode 9 "Hide and Seek". They discuss the haunting revelation about what happened to Picard's mom and how that fits into the characterization of Picard for all these years, thoughts on the new direction the Borg are taking, where does "action" fit into Star Trek and much, much more. 

In this episode, we talk all about the first season of The Expanse. If you are a fan of this podcast, you know Chris loves The Expanse which has started James and Joe watching the show. With the massive amount of story going on,  James and Joe ask Chris their questions about season 1 to clarify things before they start season 2. BE WARNED THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE FOR ALL OF SEASON 1...

In this Reaction Show Edition, James talks all things Picard season 2 episode "Mercy" with John and Josh. They dive deep into what is going with Q and the revelation that the Q Continuum is dying, Thoughts on the FBI Agent Wells and the possible he will turn out to be something more then he appears, we talk about what the nature of Star Trek is a whole and at the end give some thoughts about what...

The State of the Comic Book Industry In this episode, we talk about the current state of the comic book industry. Covering such topics as: the rise of Manga, the failings of DC and Marvel to get comics properly distributed, asking just how well the industry does or doesn't know its audience, and the possible future of DC comics after the Discovery/ Time Warner merger. 00:00 James introduces the to...

In this Reaction Show Edition, we are talking about Picard Season 2 Episode 7 “Monsters”. We good deep into a discussion about mental health, both in the show and in our society as a whole, the character of Jurati in the Star Trek universe , her transformation into the Borg Queen, why aren't Seven and Raffi bigger characters in the show, and finally our thoughts about all the Star Trek IV referenc...

In today's Sports Edition, we give an update on the NBA, NHL, NFL, PBA, UFC, and of course, a dive into the MLB after Opening Day. 00:00 James kicks off the show and asks Richie to share the story of how former Jets WR Wesley Walker visited the store. It takes an unexpected turn to a conversation about Richie’s love of playing volleyball. 6:08 We dive into NBA news, covering the Knicks and Nets. 1...

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Adrienne Garofalo. We talk about what got her into comics, her favorite comic book characters, the buying of Mint Condition, the store birthday parties, and what she is doing now. 00:00 James opens the show introducing guest Adrienne Garofalo and we launch right into what got her into pop culture, starting with the comic book Power Pack. We disc...

In this Reaction Show Edition, James is joined by Josh and John to continue their exploration of Picard season 2. They discuss everything from episode 6 “Two for One”, the changes in the Borg Queen, her influence on Jurati, how Q see the universe, how Picard has become more emotionally insightful and more. 

In this episode of the podcast, we tackle the huge question: What is Star Wars? In order to do this, we assembled a panel of previous guests, so join us in welcoming John Whittemore, Jack Adrien and Josh Bernhard back to the show! This is a great and super fun episode that covers all aspects of Star Wars and more.  If you are interested in more Star Wars after listening to this episode, you s...

In this Reaction Show Edition James is joined by John and Josh to talk about Picard season 2 episode 5 “Fly me to the Moon”. They delve into the Gary 7 connection to the original series, what is Q planning with this Dr. Soong, the message and issues that this season is tackling and much more.

In this week’s sports short, we talk new MLB rules, updates to the NFL Rooney Rule, the hiring of a minority assistant coach for all teams in the 2022 season, Chris gives a rundown of Hockey moving into the playoffs, and more.

In today’s episode, you get to learn more about your hosts as Chris puts James and Joe in the interview chair. Asks all type of interesting questions ranging from morning routine, funny moments at Mint, to getting in trouble with the Time Variance Authority. We think you will have fun with this episode and learn something’s about your hosts. 00:00 James opens the show before turning it over to Chr...

In this episode of the Reaction Show Edition, we talk about Picard season 2 episode 4 “The Watcher”. James is once again joined by John and Josh to breakdown all the parts of the show. They talk about the pacing of the series, Picard’s interaction with the younger Guinan,  how the show is really digging into/ tackling the issues of our time, and we talk about a possible original series episod...

In this Sports Short Edition, we talk the latest MLB, NFL, NHL and more.  If you enjoy this episode, please like, share and subscribe to the podcast. You can reach us at Secretoriginsmc@gmail.com and visit the Facebook group, The Secret Origins of Mint Condition. We are also on Instagram @secretoriginsmc.

Howdy, partners! And welcome to this part two of “What is a Western?” In this episode, we pick up right where we left off by discussing the films Unforgiven and Silverado. We then talk about (and compare) the two different versions of True Grit before sharing our lists of favorite Westerns. 00:00 We jump right back into where we left off, with Joe asking James and Chris what they thought of the mo...

In this episode, James is once again joined by Josh and John to talk all things Picard S2 episode 3 "Assimilation". They cover the tragic loss, what the show is saying about our current times, the amazing acting by Allison Pill, and much more. Plus we end the show discussing the recent announcement that Captain Kirk has been cast and will be apart of Strange New Worlds season 2. 

In this second part of today’s 2-part sports episode we are joined at the desk by Mint Legend and Hall of Famer Richie Garofalo. We talk some Mint Sports history before taking a deep dive in all things MLB. Covering the CBA agreement, the future baseball as a sport, the money the team/ city make during the world series, possible injuries with a shortened spring training and much more. 00:00 James...

In this part 1 or a two part sports edition we cover news related to the NHL, NBA, NFL and the PBA. 00:00 James opens the latest sports editions episode and hands it over to Chris, who starts by talking about news in soccer that they are banning the use of slurs in their stadiums, which opens a up a larger discussion about that not being acceptable in other sports venues. 6:51 Chris takes a deep d...

In this episode, James is once again joined on the bridge of the U.S.S Mint Condition by John Whittemore and Josh Bernhard the host of (Trash Compactor: A Star Wars Podcast) to talk all about the alternate future Picard and the rest of the team find themselves because of Q.