The Terminal Podcast

Returning to the well that is DC Comics, I call back guests from all over to discuss what this current vision of DC looks like and how great it's looked before from their deep well of a media vault. We'll draft our favorites; everything from the recently released Supergirl film to the animated movie from 2023 that followed Kara or the Supergirl TV series on CBS in 2015. Is the bar set too high? -...

A Top 10 track list was formed from 'Ready to Die' and 'Reasonable Doubt'; the two albums in the NYC Bracket Final as part of the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT). It was too long a process to keep with the first pod, but too good to not warrant its own debut. This also allowed me to share a journey down the street to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, home of the 2026 FIFA Fan Fest. Si...

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight is the Finals of the NYC Bracket based on the 20th article in the RDAT series - Dead Presidents vs. Big Poppa Brooklyn's Finest battle against each other in a battle that expands beyond Brooklyn...

What a difference 24 hours makes. For some, it's reviving a dormant bat that mattered little. For the Orange and Blue, it was three losses and likely the whole season. Is that too much or just delayed is asked to Josh Sarfity, amongst other things. Things like attempt to explain the involuntary crave to remain in a constant state of change, will the masses continue to carry water for those above a...

1992's Batman: The Animated Series is how many Xennials truly learned about the DC universe with Adam West's Batman; a show that was never taken seriously so much that I always overlook it and think Christopher Reeves' Superman as my intro to DC. But even that ignores Lynda Carter spinning into her Wonder Woman outfit. This DC Trinity ruled the 20th century, but while known they're just not hittin...

The New York Knicks demands the conversation and I've got questions; both humorous and likely a topic on tomorrow's sports talk show of your choice should basketball be brought up. I mean Saturday Night Live wasn't a thing the last time they won. Lorne hadn't spoken it into existence; like finalizing the sample cuts for the latest Snakes Shakedown segment. So; where were you? - 1:30 All sorts of l...

I want to talk about the psychopath kids roaming Citi's outfield, but there's so much to say and only so many characters in a group chat before your friends ask you to leave. So why not ramble off the highway and talk about a play I'll see for the rest of my life; why everyone gets kicked in the teeth and shout out to Joey B - my man for life! I went to sleep - 1:30 Tough to play in NYC - 6:40 Got...

There are times to discuss how the gifted who skyrocket to success are lucky to stay alive and enjoy it. No, instead we'll talk about the same things we would talk about - the NHL Playoffs? Children's singing habits? We'll talk about the Knicks again because it's front page, top of fold for the next week. We'll also wonder about what holding the fort and if it will be enough. And probably somethin...

This will include things that were, things that are, and some things that have not yet come to pass. I don't pass on a chance to talk about the Knicks in the NBA Finals as someone with no allegiance, only a youthful experience near the epicenter of it all. It ain't all good and that's the truth, but why can't it be? I've seen the Skywalkers since I was a kid. In fact, I felt like they aimed a lot...

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of a lot of things. Some say summer. Others say it's a critical point for MLB teams. Others dare to say the season has had a lot of plays that look like kids playing after school. After school is out, teachers take well-earned vacations so our resident higher learner is away. Or he could just not want to talk to me, which is understandable. But he would...

Review. Remorse. Only a few letters; a few wiggly lines. A few ground balls with eyes and maybe this two-month check in with Josh Sarfity wouldn't feel so sad. And I just watched my daughter's graduation! I did, but that's no excuse to not pick apart and vent about what we can when it comes to the Orange and Blue. Speaking of which... How about those Knicks? - 2:00 Did POBO plan some of this? - 7:...

A proud Xennial who grew up with blue and red lasers that never seemed to strike; many things are quickly reminding me that I have aged enough for my childhood to be on display. Just not like I thought it would be. We watched the cartoons and played with the toys that were based off the cartoons with characters that were like the toys we played with. We imagined stories. Maybe even filmed them wit...

There once was a meeting that was scheduled before...Something, something, Lady Eleanor. It might be Darkside on a different day. But not this day. On this day, we bathe in the Chase Field pool celebrating a Serpientes series win. We bounce away to talk comedy and sitcoms before returning to gambling like good American consumers. Like the consumer, I too was misled and I relate a follow up to a ju...

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight is a chance to review and discuss the 2018 tournament's creation, invitations and the selection committee's bracket choices. Previous guests get a chance to say all that they've found wrong, wha...

A rambling wreck staring at the bricks of Georgia Tech, I expound alone about what I've discovered underneath the foil, behind the current and down here with Pennywise, where we all float. I float around the ideas that formed after a little sip from a red cup. Or was it blue? All I know is the bad start, while not ideal, was all in the grand plan. All part of an elaborate scheme taking place in pl...

When I first pitched this idea to Josh Sarfity, the Mets were near the top of the NL East. It doesn't seem that long ago, but time can be a cruel mistress or Lothario. Maybe we can hire a shaman or a healer for all the pain. Or really the lack of runs. We'll run thru all the available avenues for a fan of the Orange and Blue to vent. It won't help, but that's my question in the end - What will? Le...

Keeping things topical is always in the cards, so why not delve into a topic everyone else has already given their two cents. The pennies atop my lids are always focused on journalism because there's a timeline where I remain an editor and eventually would assign a Best Of storyline thanks to the times. But always remember that baseball is why we turn the lights on. How long is Vrabal's leash? - 1...

On a day so special I needed to be reminded 90 minutes before recording; I try to convince myself of a good reason to watch the Mets and take my mind off all the losing by thinking back to a time when things were better. Like before I could remember to pay attention. My crazy Mets take from the edge of sanity - 3:15 BTW, how's your team doing? - 11:00 Scott's NHL Playoff Preview - 18:55 We missed...

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight features the second semifinal in the Groups Bracket based on the 12th article in the RDAT series - Tina and Amy vs. Bugs and Daffy . Is the rookie effort by OutKast clouded by their later succes...

You can hear the birds chirping from this ivory tower, just like in Augusta. But our resident expert on the links was elsewhere, so we can focus on a matchup between two talkers on said podcast and how no one likes listening to announcers from other teams. Plus, are we in for an NBA playoff season unlike any this century? Only The Shadow knows; that and whether Corbin Carroll should go with a goat...

Much that once was is no longer just an introduction. It is now. The long-awaited (by me, myself and I) MLB season has begun. And I've lined up two to make three and ask questions about why who at first and not second. Or is it third base? New details have emerged? - :45 An East Coast Diamondbacks win - 3:35 Who loves their bullpen anyway? - 8:35 Where are you with ABS? - 13:10 A football for the...

I've quietly celebrated this first Mets trip through the starting rotation; so much so that I've included the top starter's second start. That or this works better for my schedule, especially with a West Coast road trip I'm certain not to stay awake for. Do you know how many miles away that is? Tonight's Trivia Answer - 9 days, 11 hours. YouTube - https://youtu.be/CCb4jCtsLOQ MartinKester.com

According to the calendar, spring is upon us. As the sun sets on the second Sunday, I talk with Scott and Kris separately, but together via the power of imagination. Imagine a format tried and true, but new to me, so new to you at least through this view. I wake to Recap; how about you? - 3:25 Mullins' last-second 3-pointer - 6:50 Has FIFA broken thru yet? - 9:50 Trivia Question #1 - 12:20 Quick r...

With Opening Day (not Night) just hours away, various travelers from around the country call/Zoom into the Terminal to talk about a past time that's taken its time to get started despite the early start date. Or am I just really eager to watch MLB for the next six months? I temper down my enthusiasm by asking others about... Does anyone break into the current top award Mr. Rushmore? - 2:30 Looking...

March is upset, wondering if you think a 9-seed beating an 8-seed is an upset. Upsetting calm is a lazy definition of chaos; that's what happens when random people flood the Terminal from gates across the country to fill out brackets, Brackets, BRACKETS!!! Various voices show up to share their picks, spit off about random players from the 20th century and bicker back and forth to questions with no...