Welcome to the Triple Takeover Toycast, a fun and informative fortnightly podcast about Transformers and other amazing toy properties! From vintage collecting and prototypes to modern releases, cartoons, comics and films, it’s all discussed with enthusiasm by your hosts, Sixo, Liam, Jason & Maz (+ special guests).
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COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) & Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss favorite books, runs, and creators. The Bronze Age is — for us — the greatest era in comics history. This time period was defined by a weird rift in the fabric of spacetime that allowed an industry in flux to reimagine what was possible. We all remember the eye-popping results: THE DARK KNIG ...
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When It Was Cool reviews, remembers, and celebrates the toys, music, action figures, television, movies, and popular culture of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Super Friends, Comic Books, Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, My Little Pony, Alice in Wonderland, books, Six Million Dollar Man, Godzilla, video games, and all things retro.
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Corpse Club is the official DailyDead.com podcast! Featuring a mix of Daily Dead staff and special guests, each episode of Corpse Club will dive into the world of horror entertainment. Welcome to the Corpse Club!
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The In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. There are fun lifestyle topics, a dash of history, a slice of humor, and more mixed into a buffet of topics you'll love to hear about. Created and hosted by New England author Christopher Setterlund.
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Hosts Clayton and Mike team-up for the world's greatest geeky podcast and talk about all the things you'd expect: Superheroes, 1980's music, coffee, comic books, and more. Join us each Monday for a new show.
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Episode by episode review of the 1980s NBC sitcom "ALF", for some reason.
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A podcast devoted to the classic pocket-sized comics format of the 1970s and 1980s--because good comics come in small packages!
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an indexing review show discussing the late 1980's anthology period of the Action Comics title published by DC Comics.
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A middle schooler and guest talking about the 1980's an era they have never lived in.
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Ryan Daly and a rotating selection of guests read and review issues of SECRET ORIGINS, an anthology series published by DC Comics in the 1980s.
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The Joe on Joe podcast is a weekly dive into an episode of the 1980's G.I. JOE A Real American Hero cartoon. Watch GI JOE along with and laugh with host Joe Slepski and a new guest every week.
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Commissioned by Etruria Canals Festival Group, The Short Cut grew out of discussions amongst Social Agency group members about their memories of the canals in Stoke-on-Trent. Based on a true story, The Short Cut tells of day in the life of two teenagers in the early 1980s. Funded by Arts Council England, with additional support from Comic Relief Community Fund and Stoke-on-Trent Community Investment Fund.
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Arguments and Grievances Chicago is a live comedy series and podcast featuring comedians debating outlandish topics with audiences choosing the victor.
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The smash-hit interview podcast Out To Lunch is out now, with a sparkly new host on dining duty: the much loved British actor, comedian and writer Ade Edmondson. Ade takes guests such as Chrissie Hynde, Reece Shearsmith, Tony Visconti, Daisy Haggard and Ed Byrne to a top restaurant whilst you get to hear the witty and wonderous conversation. It’s like you’re sat at the table next to us. After breaking into the comedy circuit in the 1980s, Edmondson starred in countless British films and TV s ...
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All of television history is contained within the Box of Delights. TV journalist Julia Raeside invites her guests to choose a favourite TV memory and take another look at it, say what it meant to them, and what it means to them now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre Review (Free Feed)
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Celebrate Halloween with a horror movie review selection from our Patreon archive at When It Was Cool. Join us as we look back at probably the greatest horror film ever made - the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolBy When It Was Cool
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Episode 166: Infamous New England Asylums, 1977 Halloween Safety Film, Horror Movies Made Into Video Games, Winnie the Pooh(10-16-2024)
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Send us a text What were some of the most infamous New England mental asylums? What was Halloween safety like in 1977? What about horror movies made into video games? Scares come in all shapes and sizes on Episode 166 of the podcast. Spooky Season doesn't get more terrifying than the reality of mental hospitals in the 19th and 20th centuries. We lo…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated G.I. Joe Magazine Fall 1988
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It's the end of the road for G.I. Joe Magazine! I hope you brought your hankies so we can mourn the final issue. If you did, you'd be the only one as there is no mention at all in the issue that this is the last! An adventure in the Sahara Desert for our 1988 G.I. Joe lineup awaits, with some dodgy storytelling, I have to say... I'm looking at you …
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Episode 303: TERRIFIER 3 with Special Guest Lauren LaVera
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Special guest Lauren LaVera joins Jonathan James to talk all-things Terrifier 3. In this spoiler-filled discussion, they talk about Lauren's initial reaction to the script, filming of the movie's intense scenes, fan interactions, and much more!
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Celebrating Halloween all month long at When It Was Cool we have another offering from our Patreon selection from the DragonKing Dark Podcast - The story of Dracula! The vampire and Dracula are highly associated with Halloween. Let's look at the macabre history and pop culture impact of the king of the vampires! Support us on Patreon and get instan…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated G.I. Joe Magazine Summer 1988
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It's the Summer of 1988 and you're reading the G.I. Joe Magazine! Were you expecting the Joes to basically sign Voltar's death warrant in space? No you were not. And now in 2024, neither was I! The Summer of 2024 is over and we're heading into awards season at the movies, so make sure you give The Movies and a Meal Podcast a good listen, to see how…
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Episode 165: My Pet Bat, Serial Killer Hadden Clark, 1990s Horror Movies, Black Sox Scandal(10-9-2024)
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Send us a text A pet bat? A look into the mind of a convicted serial killer? Some of the best horror movies of the 1990s? Episode 165 of the podcast is scary good. It kicks off with a terrifying look into the mind of a serial killer. Hadden Clark is a name longtime listeners might be familiar with due to his connection to the Lady of the Dunes docu…
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#90: Transformers One (featuring Josh Cooley & Lorenzo di Bonaventura)
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It's the big one! After attending two separate press events for the film, we're delighted to finally bring you our bumper-sized TRANSFORMERS ONE extravaganza featuring multiple chats with both director Josh Cooley & producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura! WARNING: there are spoilers ahead as we deliver our verdict on the film. If you enjoy our podcast the…
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Frankenstein and His Monster - DragonKing Dark
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To celebrate Halloween this month I pull from our Patreon archives an episode of DragonKing Dark discussing Frankenstein. What is the line between life and death? What was the Victorian Era fascination with death? All of that and much more is discussed on this episode. Patreon supporters get full access to the complete archives of DragonKing Dark P…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated G.I. Joe Magazine Spring 1988
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It's Spring of 1988, you jumped off your Huffy and ran inside to see G.I. Joe The Magazine waiting for you on the counter! Even better... It has an interview with Alf! It also has an exciting story of highway subterfuge with everyone's favorite Road Pig and... Skidmark! Skidmark.... I'll be the Movies and a Meal Podcast has covered many highway cha…
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Episode 164: Inside the Terrifying Hoosac Tunnel, Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, Funniest Knock-Off Products, Night of the Living Dead(10-2-2024)
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Send us a text Inside the Hoosac Tunnel aka the 'Bloody Pit.' A look back at the connection between MTV and WWE in the 1980s. The funniest knock-off brand products. Spooky season kicks off here with Episode 164. The Hoosac Tunnel in Western Massachusetts is a marvel of 19th-century engineering. It is also one of the most haunted places in the entir…
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2024 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Show (Part 1) - DragonKingKarl
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It's that time of year again, Dave Meltzer has sent out the 2024 ballots for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. This is my most popular show of the year (two parts with part 2 airing next week) and we have a lot to discuss this year. Will the multitude of tag teams introduced over the last few years get in? What about the Young Bucks? …
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Episode 302: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, BLINK TWICE, LONGLEGS, and More!
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On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Bryan Christopher, Scott Drebit, and Derek Anderson discuss what they've been watching lately, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Blink Twice, Late Night with the Devil, In a Violent Nature, and Longlegs!
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#89: Marvel Transformers (featuring Bob Budiansky)
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We're honoured to be joined by the legendary writer of the classic Marvel Transformers comic and, indeed, the creator of many of the series' most iconic characters, Bob Budiansky! Bob takes us on a tour of the Marvel days in the 1980s and recounts many of his memories from putting the series together. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much…
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Justice League New Frontier (2008) featuring Batman Review
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We wrap up our summer of Batman series today on the When It Was Cool free feed with a review from our Patreon archive of the 2008 DC animate movie Justice League New Frontier. This was a critically acclaimed comic book and animated series and well worth checking out. Please check out our Batman in Order podcast and article series at https://www.whe…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated: G.I. Joe Magazine Winter 1988
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Put on your snow skis with the Joes trapped in the snow, surrounded by Cobra! What's Dial Tone, Lifeline, Outback, Iceberg and Tunnel Rat to do? Listen to find out! You should also listen to our great sponsors, the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They're covering all the big movies and all the big meals!By Joe Slepski
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Episode 163: The CD Turns 40, 1970s Fast Food Fails, Road Trip 2024 Part 2, A NYC Time Capsule(9-25-2024)
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Send us a text The compact disc hits middle age. Wacky fast food fails of the disco era. More sights from a Northern New England road trip. Episode 163 kicks off autumn by falling into some fun nostalgia. It begins with Part 2 of a recent 3-day road trip into New Hampshire, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. We'll get into more places that are wor…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated: G.I. Joe Magazine Fall 1987
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Back to the magazine coverage this week, with the Fall 1987 issue of G.I. Joe Magazine! Fast Draw, Psyche Out, Gung Ho, Falcon, & Jinx have to save a group of tourists from Crystal Ball's mind control on the streets of Paris! I'll bet The Movies and a Meal Podcast have covered many movies that involve Parisian Mind Control. It's an overlooked, and …
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Episode 162: 1980s Fitness Fad Fails, Me v. AI Top 5 90s TV Shows, New England Road Trip Part 1, Otzi the Iceman(9-18-2024)
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Send us a text Details from a breathtaking road trip to Northern New England. 1980s diet and exercise fad fails. Another Top 5 with an AI challenger. Episode 162 runs the gamut of past, present, and future. It begins with Part 1 of a recent 3-day road trip into New Hampshire, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. What places are worth visiting? What …
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Justice League Dark (2017) Featuring Batman Review
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Our summer of Batman series is about to wrap up next week here at When It Was Cool. This has been a promotion for our Patreon Only podcast series - Batman in Order where we cover every appearance of Batman in chronological order. This week from our Patreon archive we present a review of the DC animated feature Justice League Dark (2017) featuring J…
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#88: Hasbro Transformers Design (featuring Evan Brooks)
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We're joined by an extra special guest for this episode - Hasbro Transformers designer Evan Brooks! Evan takes us behind the curtain of what goes into producing the toys we all love, including the working relationship with TakaraTomy, some clues about what might be on the horizon, the challenges they face and much more. Not one to miss! If you enjo…
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Justice League the Animate Series (2001) featuring Batman
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The summer of Batman is winding down here at When It Was Cool and I present another podcast from our Patreon page looking back at the beloved Justice League the Animated Series (2001) cartoon which, of course, features Batman. Check out our Batman in Order Podcast series running at When It Was Cool. Exclusive to our Patreon following every appearan…
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Episode 161: Howard the Duck, Nintendo Entertainment System Remix, Passing Fads of the 1970s, Psycho(9-11-2024)
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Send us a text A movie so bad my grandmother made us walk out? Passing fads of the 1970s? A remix from the first episode of the podcast? Episode 161 looks ahead toward the fall while looking back with a heavy dose of nostalgia. It kicks off with a movie widely considered to be one of the worst of the 1980s. Howard the Duck was a somewhat popular Ma…
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Joe on Joe: An Officer and a Viperman w/ Dan Beals
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It's a Joe on Joe Flashback as we revisit our podcast covering the DIC episode, An Officer and a Viperman! Why are we flashing back? Because my guest, filmmaker Dan Beals @Bealsebub is in the process of following his dream! His dream involves being a Judge at the Austin Film Festival! To make that happen, Dan has decided to sell his massive collect…
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Before DARK KNIGHT and WATCHMEN, DC Comics Published the Most Devilishly FUN Character of the 1980s!
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Chris and Steven dive into the first five issues of BLUE DEVIL (DC Comics, 1984), a comic book scientifically proven to be the most outrageously fun title of the 1980s; the madcap insanity of it all was written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn, penciled by Paris Cullins, and inked by Pablo Marcos and Gary Martin. Join us, flashback party people… Circuits…
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Episode 301: Spoiler-Filled Discussion on ALIEN: ROMULUS
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On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Bryan Christopher, Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James reunite to discuss Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus! From its Facehugger frights and impressive practical effects to its acidic scares and surprising story elements, listen as the Corpse Club co-hosts share their…
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Justice League Action (2018) featuring Batman
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As the summer of Batman begins to wind down, I take a look back at a pretty cool but largely forgotten Justice League Action cartoon series featuring Batman. This is an offering from the Patreon archives at When It Was Cool which features over 2000 shows including our bi-weekly Batman in Order Podcast series where we follow the appearances of Batma…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated G.I. Joe Magazine Summer 1987
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Summertime means hitting the beaches of Miami! No, it's not to help Crockett stop the drug trade, it's to stop Cobra from blowing up some boats! Join me on a deep dive into the G.I. Joe Magazine from Summer 1987! Here's a link to the action! I'd wager the gang at the Movies and a Meal Podcast reviewed the Miami Vice movie. If they didn't, consider …
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Episode 160: 1980s Tabloid Talk Shows, Myths You Believed As A Kid, How School Was Different In the 80s, the First Sci-Fi Movie(9-4-2024)
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Send us a text Famous and infamous tabloid talk shows. Some of the myths you believed growing up. How school was different in the 1980s. Episode 160 of the podcast is a trip back in time as kids go back to school. It begins with some shows that might have been on rotation during school sick days in the 80s. With the recent death of pioneering talk …
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TFNation 2024 has come and gone, but as the dust settles on Europe's largest Transformers convention for another year, we look back at the highs, the lows, and the dealer room splurges along the way. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, in…
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Justice League (2017) Movie Review featuring Batman
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Here is another offering from our Patreon back catalog for the summer of Batman series promoting our new Batman in Order Collection from WhenItWasCool.com. This is a look at the divisive 2017 Justice League movie featuring Ben Affleck's Batman. Our Patreon features over 2000 podcasts, books, and more on pop culture and retro pop culture. Give us a …
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Episode 159: What Was Grunge Culture?, Memorable 1980s Commercial Jingles, Most Dangerous Toys Ever(8-28-2024)
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Send us a text What was Grunge Culture? What were some of the most memorable commercial jingles of the 1980s? What were some of the most dangerous toys ever made? Whose birthday is the same day as when this podcast drops? Episode 159 attempts to answer these questions. It begins with a look at Grunge music. However, this goes far deeper into the cu…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated G.I. Joe Magazine Spring 1987
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I continue my deep dive into the G.I. Joe Magazine with the Spring 1987 issue! We learn a little about Mike Schmidt, Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic, and most importantly... Cobra's plot to destroy the Golden Gate Bridge! I know Movies and a Meal Podcast has covered films where the Golden Gate was destroyed or attacked. I know this, because it happ…
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After Writing BLACK PANTHER, This MARVELous Scribe Co-Created the FIRST AMERICAN GRAPHIC NOVEL!
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Chris and Steven explore the first few issues of Don McGregor and Paul Gulacy's groundbreaking series, SABRE — a surreal, post-apocalyptic spectacle. COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) and Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) di…
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Batman is starring on Amazon Prime (of all places?) in a new animated series stylized very similar to the classic Batman the Animated Series. The series is either getting rave reviews or brutalized depending on who you ask. Well, if you're asking me, I thought it was pretty good. Some episodes are better than others and a few are excellent. It is a…
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Episode 158: MTVs Celebrity Deathmatch; Weird 1970s News Stories; Favorite 1990s Athletes; Birth of the NFL(8-21-2024)
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Send us a text Fights to the death between clay versions of celebrities? Some of the weirdest but true news stories of the 1970s? My favorite athletes of the 90s? How could so much fun nostalgia be stuffed into one show? Carefully. Episode 158 starts with news stories from the 1970s that are weird for different reasons. Some are hilarious, some are…
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Joe on Joe Illustrated: G.I. Joe Magazine Winter 1987
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Jump forward 2 years and let's revisit the Magazine world, this time for the Winter 1987 issue! A fun prose story awaits us inside, which, in my opinion, is the true origin of both Headman and the DEF. You be the judge! The Movies and A Meal Podcast are the judges of all the great movies! Give them a listen and tell them Joe on Joe sent you!…
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For episode 86, we're talking '86! Minibots, that is (or "Mini Vehicles", if you prefer). After already gassing up the previous years' of minute good guys, how does this final lot compare? And yes, we have plenty to say about one of them in particular. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/triple…
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From the Patreon archives at When It Was Cool we continue to celebrate the summer of Batman with this review of one of our favorite movies of all time - Joker from 2019. With the sequel on the horizon, now is a great time to revisit this monumental film. Be sure to check out our Batman in Order podcast and article collection here - https://www.when…
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