The Secret Origins of Mint Condition: Comics, Movies, TV, Sports, Gaming and more

In this back of the store edition, join your hosts James, Joe and Keith as they go all in for DC's All In Initiative and the Absolute Universe. They give you the high's and the low's of the what DC has released so far and give you there hopes for the future and the picks you should looks for.

Shows notes provided by Joe Peluso Thanksgiving is the time of year when we open our doors and our hearts, and invite family and friends to join us in a day of reflection and fun. Familiar faces gather around a formal setting to dine on a sumptuous feast. But what would happen if the distraction of the day wasn't Cowboys/Lions, but instead, fully realized versions of our favorite pop culture chara...

Join James, Josh and John as they dive into the series that was Star Wars: The Acolyte.

Show notes provided by Arco Esposito Secret Wars Podcast 1984… it wasn’t just a creepy book or an awesome Van Halen album. It was also the year that gave comic book aficionados their first 12 issue limited series, MARVEL SUPERHEROES SECRET WARS! Yes folks, today your friendly neighborhood Mint Condition boys bring you a podcast that will not only tickle your nostalgia bones, but also make you long...

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso Mint hits the road! In our inaugural episode of the Mint Road Show. Our roving correspondent Keith Tarnowski brings us the news and views from the recent Baltimore Comic Con. Along with co-host Joe, Keith shows us some of the wonderful treasures he procured at the Con, a cache of choice comic goodness not to be hidden but proudly displayed.     Also, Keith met and...

In our 2024 Halloween edition we talk about one of our favorite movies for this time of year "The Nightmare Before Christmas".

Show notes provided by Arco Esposito Are you a Godzilla fan? What am I saying of course you are duh!! You’re here because your Kaiju fanhood is unquestioned and you have been living your best monster loving life this past year with the release of Toho’s Godzilla Minus One and Legendary’s Godzilla X Kong! Well we here at The Secret Origins Of Mint Condition share your love of all things Godzilla so...

Before Freddy, before Jason, before Michael Myers, there was the original horror movie franchise the universal monsters. Although by today’s standards, they may not seem as scary, these legendary figures inspired the monsters and the horror movies of today. While not scary to a modern audience, each one of them was a dive into deeper parts of humanity and represent universal arch types that we sti...

In this episode James and Joe talk about: The return of Jim Lee and Geoff Lobe to Batman, DC Absolute Power, initial impressions of Agatha All Along, The Penguin, big new for Superman and Lois final season, what we have been reading, and recommendations.

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso Horror, mysticism, spiritualism, psychology, philosophy, and a touch of quantum physics, put them all together, stir passionately until a murky broth is formed, and you will have concocted a classic comic entitled "The Saga of the Swamp Thing". Join your hosts James, Chris, Joe, and returning guest, Josh Murray for a deep dive into a marshland of mayhem that could...

With their flight suits on and proton packs charged, The Secret Origins crew is back in the firehouse to talk about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Join your hosts James, Joe and Chris as they trap ghosts while also giving their thoughts and reflections on this movie and where is stands in the Ghostbusters franchise.

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso Just in time for the MLB Playoffs and the impending start of the NHL Season, the boys are back with their raucous and rousing reports on all things Baseball and Hockey! Join hosts Chris and Joe as they attempt to "go yard" and slip "the biscuit" past the goalie. The guys will bring you up to speed on who's making the playoffs and what skills and advantages the tea...

Joe and Keith do a deep dive into the TV show Dexter. Taking about the original series, Dexter: New Blood and the upcoming prequel series Dexter: Original Sin. Just a note if you haven't watched Dexter there a spoiler's ahead.

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso Bruce Wayne/Batman is now in his 85th year! That's amazing! Thousands of tales have thrilled the legion of fans who have followed The Caped Crusader from the crime infested back alleys of Gotham to "apocalyptic" worlds populated by monstrous fire pits!   Mobsters, super-villains, demons and aliens have all met defeat at the gloved hands of The Dark K...

Show notes provided by Jack Adrien How does a rejuvenated science fiction franchise follow arguably the best installment in its long-standing television and movie series? Well, if it’s the decades-long  Star Trek  franchise and following  Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’s  ( Khan’s ) critical and commercial success, Paramount Pictures greenlit for producer Harve Bennett to write a sequel the day a...

We have made it through another year of podcasting and to celebrate we dive into something that has been talked about few times on this show. Almost 50 years ago a fanzine was created by a group of friends. This fanzine was called Outlooks it featured interviews some of comics top talent including Neal Adams, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and more. It also featured reviews, opinions and artwork from some...

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" Richie Garofalo (not Michael Corleone) referring to James, Chirs and Joe after they wax poetic about Nightwing and Batman/Superman:World's Finest, in the latest Book Club Edition episode.    The Fab Four are back to ponder, pontificate, and pursue the merits of two of DC Comics' best-selling curren...

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso  It's time for another "back of the store chat", and James and Joe have a full slate of pop culture topics to discuss, dissect, and disseminate. Curated from Comic-Con, D23, and other reliable sources the conversation focuses on Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, leaked trailers of upcoming CBM's, an AbsolutePower/All In DC Comics update,...

Join Joe and Keith as they dive into the two books that started the Unnamed Universe and kicked off the Ghost Machine label created and overseen by comics creator Geoff Johns.

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso "Elementary, my dear Watson" The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1939     "May the force be with you." Star Wars 1977     "You're gonna need a bigger boat." Jaws 1975 Movies: We love 'em, we hate 'em, but as Americans we can't live without them. Whether we want to admit it or not, cinema is one of the outside factors tha...

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso  It's been some time since Chris and Joe have reported in with their usual "not so brief" sports shorts, but the guys have made it back to desk and are ready to drop the puck on the NHL Finals and take a swing at midseason MLB. What follows is an hour of discussion, dissection, and near derangement (Joe loses it on the current state of the New York Y...

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso   As we approach the "dog days of summer" where the heat and humidity turn the tarred streets of NYC into taffy, we can find some solace from the elements in the back of the store at MINT CONDITION! Join your hosts James and Joe as they preview the All-In DC Initiative being spearheaded by Scott Snyder and Joshua Wiiliamson, a first reaction to the new C...

Show notes provided by Arco Esposito Hey remember in 2008 when Marvel FINALLY had a hit comic movie with Iron Man and we were all happy they finally figured out how to translate the comics to the screen? Well as awesome as that was, you’d be forgiven for thinking that was the first hit film to show our beloved hero’s on the silver screen! Go back 8 years earlier and a little movie called the X-MEN...

Show Notes Provided by Keith Tarnowski “For my father, for my city…I have to…try to be a hero” – Jack Knight  Join hosts Keith and Joe for a “Thinking Outside the Long Box with Keith” episode where we visit Opal City,  the home of the great superhero Starman!  After many years fighting the good fight, both solo and with the Justice Society of America, Starman retires, and his son takes on the mant...

In this week's episode jump aboard the "Remember Tardis" as James, John, Adrienne and Guy brave the perils of the Time Vortex to recap the newest season of Doctor Who. They give their overall impressions, thoughts about the 15th Doctor, highlight of the season and try to make sense of the season finale.