The Shelf Warmers

This week, we discuss the new DCU movie and TV slate from James Gunn! What excites about us this new direction? Has anything changed? Why should everyone run out and read Supergirl: World of Tomorrow?  Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: Stargun Messenger On NetGalley! www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

Darby breaks down The Mandalorian Chapter 18 "The Mines of Mandalore." This week, we finally make it to the mythical planet and it's a fantastic adventure. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: Stargun Messenger On NetGalley! www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

We're trauma bonding over Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania. Darby saw it somewhere cool, Sugu doesn't know what to think, and we're trying to make sense of the official start to MCU Phase 5. Note: Darby keeps calling The Scarlet Centurion The Scarlet Scarab because of jet lag. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers...

Darby gives his thoughts on The Mandalorian season three episode 1, "The Apostate." Is 38 minutes enough Mando after such a long wait? Have you taken your helmet off since season two? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!  Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week we talk about the new WIllow Disney+ series which continues the story from the original movie. There's a lot to discuss about the show, even though it's mostly just fun. Hear our take on whether this new update worked and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we finally discuss Rings of Power! We talk about why this may be the best prequel ever and why understanding Tolkien's ever changing take on Galadriel plays a role in understanding this story. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we dissect the mystery of Glass Onion, the sequel to Knives Out. What makes this such a great sequel? How does it connect to Glass Onion and how does it fit inside the tropes Rian Johnson is establishing for himself? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss Knives Out and what makes it such a fresh, compelling take on the mystery genre. What makes Rian Johnson such a good writer? Are we talking about The Last Jedi again?!? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss our goals for 2023. What lies beyond resolution? What is hopepunk in fiction? What does it take to maintain optimism and hope in the face of negative circumstances? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss the latest Star Wars series Andor. Is Andor the best Star Wars streaming series so far? Is it the best Star Wars anything since Return of the Jedi? With superlative writing and performances, it might be. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss Alex Ross' graphic novel Fantastic Four: Full Circle. What does this new book say about the classic superhero team and what does it say about Ross as an artist? We break it all down. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss the upheaval within the DCEU. Henry Cavill is out! Patty Jenkins is out! Is everything going to be rebooted or just some things? FYI, after we recorded this episode, The Rock announced he is out as Black Adam. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss the rise of AI art. Is it art? What are the concerns about this new tool and what does it mean for true artists? We do our best to unpack this important subject. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss trunk novels, books authors have written but have never been published for one reason or another. What do Darby and Sugu have hidden away? Also, Darby has some related news on his next novel... Links: www.darbyharn.com Instagram: shelfwarmerspod Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we give our thoughts on MCU Phase 4. Did it suck? Did it have a point? Why is everyone so angry?!? Take a listen and let us know what you think! Links: www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

We're on Twitter but is Twitter still on? We discuss the collapsing social media platform, its impact on users, artists, and social movements. Also, what are we going to with our Twitter account??? Links: Twitter on its boss www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

We discuss the moving, complicated, and important Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We also talk about whether MCU Phase 4 was successful and what might lie ahead for the franchise after this critical juncture. Links: www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

Why do people always complain about pacing and structure in streaming series? Is it a problem with prestige TV or a problem with viewer expectations? Is there a way to fix it? Does it need fixing? We dig into it.  Links: Why Streaming Series Are Poorly Paced www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

his week, we discuss the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law finale. We loved the show but have some thoughts on the ambitious, meta conclusion. Oh, and Werewolf By Night, too, because the MCU never stops. Links: www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss YouTuber Bobby Skullface's video "Filling Holes In Our Collections." What defines a collection? What defines complete? And are those gaps really compensating for greater voids in our lives? Check out the video here. Links: www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

This week, we discuss YouTuber Mary Spender's thought-provoking video "Giving Up On Your Dreams." What is the value of chasing dreams of success in traditional media like music or publishing? What are the rewards of remaining independent? Check out the video here. Links: www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

We continue our discussion on Abigail Thorn's "Is Art Meaningless?" video essay , this time focusing on the concept of value in art. We talk intrinsic value, practical value, and comic books because always. Links: Vote for Ever The Hero in the SPSFC 2022 Cover Contest!  Review Ever The Hero on NetGalley! www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

We discuss Abigail Thorn's "Is Art Meaningless?" video essay and the intent of intent in fiction. We discuss the value of intent, death of the author, and why authorial intent matters more than ever in a world where authors and their work are being banned. Links: Vote for Ever The Hero in the SPSFC 2022 Cover Contest!  Review Ever The Hero on NetGalley! www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmer...

We talk about the new MCU She-Hulk series, why review-bombing does and doesn't work, and how it's a symptom of a broken fandom. Links: Vote for Ever The Hero in the SPSFC 2022 Cover Contest!  Review Ever The Hero on NetGalley! www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!

We talk about the merits of fan fiction, what we think about people making fan fiction about our stories, and more. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Links: www.darbyharn.com Twitter: @ShelfWarmers Original theme music by Sugu!