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Jason Banks, Lauren Harris, Hugh O'Donnell, and JRD Skinner

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With high expectations, listeners download podcasts to be better informed and entertained. But established media personalities seize control of the iTunes rankings in the name of popularity and brand recognition. The year is 2017. Nostalgia Pilots. In order to counter the armies of mediocrity, four podcasters scheme to bring a new show to the podopshpere, disguising it as a Mobile Suit Gundam rewatch podcast. But the show is often irreverent and hilarious.
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Suit up!The imagery. The voices. The music. The deep philosophical ramblings about war and peace. Old enough to know better, two friends decide to tackle the sprawling space opera epic of Gundam Wing – a show they just can’t get out of their heads. High school is over and now they’re ready for a sophisticated, comprehensive and nuanced retrospective of all 49 episodes, free of the idiotic humor that formerly plagued all their discussions of the show. Maybe. Mission Accepted.
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Do you remember Gundam Wing? We don't! Join Chuck (@chockus) and Dan (@daninrl) for a rewatch podcast and discussion all about your favorite memories of this giant robot show - whether they're right, wrong, or even exist at all! New episodes every two weeks!
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Here in the hot pot we mix and consume all of geek culture. We feast on comics, movies, star wars, syfy, news, tv shows, figures, gaming, anime, manga, short stories, novels and board games. Join us in consuming this sweet entertainment.
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Welcome back, Super-fans and comic connoisseurs, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the pixelated world of Superman: Shadow of Apokolips, the game that lets you don the cape and tights of the Last Son of Krypton himself. Released on the GameCube and PS2, this gem is based on the iconic Superman: T…
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Alright comic connoisseurs, brace yourselves for an episode that’s going to knock your socks off and leave you begging for more! Today, we’re diving headfirst into the world of Tooth and Nail Manga Edition, a tantalizing tale that’s sure to sink its claws into your imagination. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got the one and only Cory Byrd from Byrd’…
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Welcome, fellow gamers and comic book aficionados, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the fiery pits of Hell with Spawn in the Demon’s Hand, the 3D fighting game that brought Todd McFarlane’s iconic antihero to the Sega Dreamcast. Prepare for a wild ride as we explore the game’s demonic delights, …
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Welcome back, comic crusaders, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week we’re diving headfirst into the pixelated pages of the web comic Verse, which has made the leap from the digital realm to the tangible world thanks to the fine folks at Vault Comics. Joining us on this epic quest is none other than the mastermind behind Verse, …
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of Play Comics, where we dive into the pixelated past and unearth the hidden gems (and occasional duds) of comic book video games! This week, we’re strapping on our stone fists and stepping into the bizarre world of Hellboy: Asylum Seeker—a game that’s as elusive as a chupacabra at a cryptozoology convention. Jo…
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Welcome back, fellow mecha maniacs, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week, we’re strapping into our mobile suits and diving headfirst into the pixelated battlefield of Gundam Wing: Endless Duel on the Super Famicom. Prepare for a high-octane journey through the cosmos as we dissect this classic fighting game based on the legenda…
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of Play Comics, the only podcast where comics and video games collide with the force of a well-aimed zombie headshot! This week, we’re diving into the eerie, undead-infested waters of the Kickstarter campaign for Outbreaks, a comic series that’s stirring up more excitement than a horde of zombies at a brain buff…
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Brace yourselves comic connoisseurs and gaming geeks for an episode that will have you questioning reality itself! In this multiversal misadventure we delve into the depths of X-Men Next Dimension, a game that dared to challenge the boundaries of the comic book universe. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got a special guest star joining us on this cosm…
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Gather round comic fans and crowdfunding enthusiasts for a tale of epic proportions! In this episode of Play Comics we dive headfirst into the wild world of Comics are Dying, a comics history anthology that’s taking Zoop by storm. And who better to guide us through this saga than the mastermind behind it all, Louis Southard? Join us as we explore t…
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Read transcript Welcome back, fellow comic crusaders, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics, where we dive headfirst into the colorful world of comic book adventures! Today, we’re donning our wizard hats, sharpening our wands, and preparing to unleash the mystical mayhem of Savage Wizard #2! In this spellbinding installment, join your trus…
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Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! Tonight, Hugh, Jason, and Jurd discuss G Gundam Episode 31: Dazzling Power of the Clown! Get Mad, Gundam Maxter! In this episode, Chibodee relives his childhood trauma, the Jester Gundam is cool but disturbing, and pilot Romario Manini has Pennywise powers, maybe. Plus, the healing power of song, and Rain can’t take Dom…
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Ahoy, landlubbers! Prepare to set sail on a high-seas adventure through the annals of gaming history, as we dive into the depths of the 1992 Game Boy classic, Popeye 2. This episode we've got a special guest aboard – Matt Storm from the podcasts "Fun" and Games and Screen Snark. They're a veritable treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to all t…
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Read transcript Strap in, true believers, because we’re about to dive headfirst into the wild world of Kickstarter campaigns and comic book mayhem! This week on Play Comics, we’re taking a look at the Kickstarter for the action-packed graphic novel Gunpunch, and we’ve got the creator himself, Fernando Pinto, here to give us the inside scoop. Fernan…
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Read transcript Welcome, cosmic adventurers and comic aficionados, to another interstellar episode of Play Comics, where the fabric of reality is as bendable as the pages of a comic book, and the heroes are as quirky as our sense of humor. This week, we’re donning our power bands and setting our sights on the vast, uncharted territories of space. W…
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Welcome to another spine-tingling, joystick-wiggling episode of Play Comics, where the pixels meet the page and the game controllers are always at risk of being thrown in excitement or frustration. This week we’re diving into the dark cobwebbed corners of the gaming world to unearth the 1992 classic The Addams Family, a game that dared to ask “What…
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Greetings, time travelers and comic connoisseurs! Buckle up your seatbelts and grab your favorite snacks because you’re in for a treat with this very special bonus episode of Play Comics that’s more colorful than a double rainbow! In this heartwarming and possibly tear-jerking installment, we’re diving into the pages of When I Was Young, the Backer…
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of Play Comics, where we dive into the pixelated playgrounds of our favorite comic book characters and the games that bring them to life. Today, we’re dusting off our PS2 controllers and delving into the dark and mysterious world of Shadow Man 2econd Coming. Released in 2002, this game promised a spine-chilling …
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Smurf fans, mushroom dwellers, and plastic comic enthusiasts, lend me your ears! This week on Play Comics, we’re taking a hard look at one of the most mind-bogglingly bizarre video game adaptations to ever grace the original PlayStation – The Smurfs from 1999. That’s right, we’re diving headfirst into the small blue world where the air is crisp, th…
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Attention all Gundam fanatics and mech maniacs! Today we’re blasting off into the cosmos with Mobile Suit Gundam Zeonic Front for the PlayStation 2! Joining us is none other than Scott Wachter from the wildly popular podcast The Recap From Mercury. Scott’s expertise lies in overanalyzing obtuse science fiction plots, so he’s the perfect wingman to …
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Greetings, fellow Play Comics aficionados and Dragon Ball Z fanatics! It’s time to power up your ki and get ready for an adventure unlike any other. We’re diving headfirst into the wild world of the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game on the Game Boy Advance, and trust us, it’s going to be a blast! But wait, there’s more! Joining us on this epic jo…
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Hey there fellow Gundam fanatics and Play Comics aficionados! Get ready to power up your mechs and dive into the wild world of Gundam Battle Assault 2, the classic PS1 game that has us all itching for some intense mecha showdowns. And who better to join us on this epic journey than our returning guest, the one and only Billy, who’s graced us with h…
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Demonic possessions are nothing new. But I still get hooked every time one of those stories comes up. The Exorcist was the first movie that really bothered me when I watched it. The Exorcism of Emily Rose was a birthday tradition for a while. There’s just something about how people deal with those creatures that always grabs my interest. Maybe it’s…
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Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Jurd, Hugh and Jason consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 29: Running Away! Sai Saici in Love! Tonight, Sai Saici’s outfit is extremely Nineties, the series makes a brief nod to the original Gundam, and we ask the question, ‘Who’s piloting that clock Gundam?’ Plus, was this whole plot a scam by the Hong Ko…
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This week we’re blasting off into outer space to take a look back at the classic PS1 fighting game Gundam Battle Assault. Released in North America in 2000, this game brought the action-packed combat of the popular Gundam anime franchise to PlayStation gamers. Our special guest this episode is Karrington Martin from the fantastic K&K Indie Gaming C…
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Get ready to dive into the pixelated mystique of the Sega Genesis era as we unleash the power of Mystic Defender on this episode of Play Comics! In this electrifying installment, we team up with the dynamic Phil Keeling from Pixel Lit to unravel the secrets and thrills behind the classic Sega Genesis game Mystic Defender. Brace yourselves for a riv…
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Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason and Jurd discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 28: Domon Targeted! The Assassin’s Staff In this episode, this blind assassin has terrible fashion sense, Domon has a rare moment of knowing what the hell is going on, and you can still have the power of friendship, even if you aren’t really friends…
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Welcome, dear listeners, to another bodyslammin’ edition of Play Comics! Get ready to tag in and grapple with nostalgia as your host, Chris, is joined by the dynamic duo of wrestling wisdom: Adam “Ringmaster” Williamson and Josh “Suplex Strategist” Garvey! In this pixelated pilgrimage through the archives of gaming history, our intrepid trio steps …
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In this pixel-packed extravaganza we’re diving into the realm of Mobile Suits, futuristic warfare, and enough Gundam drama to make soap operas blush. Yes folks it’s time to chat about the PlayStation 2 game “Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo,” a game that had us pressing buttons faster than a cat chases a laser pointer. But wait, there’s more! …
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Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week Jason, Jurd, Spence and Hugh endure the nadir of Mobile Fighter G Gundam as they watch episode 27: Hang on Domon! Triumph of the Restored Faith so you don’t have to. This episode, giant snakes are real, but not like that, we spend more time thinking about this villain’s backstory than the creators did, and Dom…
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Greetings, fellow gamers and digital explorers! Today, we’re strapping on our Digi-Devices and venturing into the world of Digimon – because why catch ’em all when you can DIGITIZE ’em all? W e’re peeling back the nostalgic layers of the PlayStation classic, Digimon World 2. A game where the monsters are digital, the challenges are real, and the me…
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The cool thing about comic creators is that they tend to like comics. Which means that whoever your favorite comic creator is probably has a favorite comic. But what happens when you find the source of basically everything? And can you get past the fact that it feels so cliche because it’s the source of all of the cliche feelings? Listen in as Alle…
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Holy poorly-rated superhero media! Get ready to dive into some of the murkiest depths of the Marvel universe as we analyze 2003’s not-so-stellar Daredevil offerings. First up in the hot seat is the Ben Affleck-led Daredevil film that premiered that very same year. Despite boasting major star power and promising early trailers, this big screen endea…
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Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 26: A New Weapon! Erupting God Finger In this episode, Domon can’t stand to stay in a hotel room, The Zeus Gundam is too cool to live, and the wander bug preys on insects several times its size, and usually wins. Plus, the Nostalgia Pilots consid…
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Get ready for a dragon duel of epic proportions! In this corner, we have Dragon Power, the janky NES game that tried and failed to cash in on Dragonball mania. And in this corner, we have the original Dragonball manga, which captures all the absurdity and excitement that Dragon Power completely whiffed on! Let’s get ready to ruuuuumble! Please give…
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There’s something just so endearing about The Smurfs. Mostly I think it’s because it’s just such a simple concept. Little blue dudes have an adventure and it all wraps up nicely by the end. Seems pretty safe and kid friendly doesn’t it? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. Good thing I have October K Santarelli here to help blow some of those ideas out…
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Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Jurd, Jason, and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 25: All Fighers Gathered! The Final Battles Begin! This week, Master Asia gives himself more nicknames, the God Gundam is unveiled to great fanfare, and we meet the rest of Gundams. Plus, we get a tender reunion between Argo Gulsky and Neo…
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Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week Jason, Jurd, Spence and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 24: Bright New Star! The Birth of the God Gundam! In this episode, Rain becomes a magical girl, Domon defeats his master only to be bullied by a horse, and the giant Gundam clock is real, and spectacular. Plus, the laser turnbuckles still wo…
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Sometimes I just wonder why even got some games. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them, that’s not it at all. But licensed games where we don’t really know the franchise? And game genres that aren’t able to carry the game by itself? And doing it all on a disaster of a console where it seems like nothing could be done right. I know I’m sounding supe…
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I’ve decided that I just really like fantasy stories. I’ve decided that a lot in the past, and I’m deciding it again right now. There’s just something about a writer being able to ignore all of what’s actually possible in this world and yet still having to make something that’s internally consistent with the story that they want to tell. Something …
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It all comes back to Spider-Man doesn’t it? The cultural saturation of the character in a lot of English speaking societies. The relatable nature of the character (and to be perfectly honest, most of the Spider people characters). The fact that the first Spider-Man trilogy was the first thing since the 90s Batman movies to really hit such a mainstr…
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Spy stories are spy stories. And yet we still love them. There’s just something about spies that sits well in our hearts. Because in the end, spy stories are about an individual overcoming a situation where everything is stacked against them. So while spy stories might have a lot of the same elements running through them, there’s a big variety in h…
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REFIRE TIME! We’ve looked at the Ninja Turtles before. We’ve had a few episodes about them even. But let’s be real, the podcast was in its infancy and I didn’t really know what I was doing with the show yet. So how can we remedy that? Well Anthony Sytko has an idea. How about we get him specifically on the show to take a look at the Cowabunga Colle…
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It’s the year [insert future year here] and mankind has probably destroyed the Earth because of course they did. How did we/they get here/there? Don’t know, and there’s a ton of lore to figure out before we can know what happened. War is a mess y’all. It’s not like you can just read a few books and know exactly what happened. Good thing we have my …
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Some of the most important things I have right now are things that I’ve always had. Mostly my stuffed Snoopy that I’ve had since I was little. And while having him to hold on to has helped in a lot of situations, what if he was actually able to physically fight off demons and monsters? Listen in as Tayson Martindale comes to talk about his comic Th…
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Sometimes you just need to flip things on their head. You know, really make sure to hit the point that you’re trying to make. Take down anything that stands in your way and kick right through any obstacle standing before you. And sometimes I just try to make stupid puns because we’re doing things backwards today and looking at comic books based on …
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What makes someone a villain? And once you get that label in people’s head what can happen to get that label removed or switched? It’s tough. You’ve got to change minds and deal with people who will never forget your past no matter how much good you do now and will always treat you like the villain that they see you as. Well, we have Blair Farrell …
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What is it that makes a comic connect with an audience? Is it the writing? The art? The characters? Nope, but also yes….? It’s the passion behind it. And that passion certainly comes across in everything else but you can have the best writer and artist in the world using the most popular characters and have things fall flat if they’re just going th…
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