Prodigious Saps

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9wEcMCVphI4 This week we begin with the long lost Superman poem by Vladimir Nabokov that gave this podcast its name. It's a remarkable story that almost seems too wonderfully nerdy to be true. We then talk about the atrocious Superman IV for a bit before digging into the classic 1980s TV series "Greatest American Hero". The discussion includes: The impact it had...

This week, as Brendan said towards the end of last week's show, we have words for Mr. Snyder. After this... it's time to move on (maybe). We begin with a brief review of the delightful SUPERMAN ‘78 comic book series before getting into it. Once and for all, we detail everything we didn't like—and to be fair, some things that we did like—about the Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, Justice League, th...

In our second episode, Brendan and Chad revisit Superman Returns, analyze its strengths and many flaws, and compare it to other portrayals of Superman. Who got it right? Who got it oh so wrong? How could it be done better? Our other main topic: should Matt Reeves' "The Batman" serve as the foundation for a new DCEU? Also discussed: McCartney 3,2,1 Marvel: Then & Now - A Night With Stan Lee, Jo...

In our debut episode, Brendan and Chad reminisce about the early '90s Houston music & arts scene before diving into a broad array of nerdy dissections. Batman, Superman, the Arrowverse, Star Wars prequels, sequels and Disney+ shows, and tons more. Watch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fx79Dqwu0Ao Blaggards https://blaggards.com/ SlapperCast: a weekly podcast / road diary from Blaggards:...