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In this podcast, we analyze each scene of the Warner Brothers DC Films that are part of the Justice League Universe, which started with Man of Steel and expanded with Batman v Superman. We love the depth of meaning in these films and we love discussing them with other fans. Get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast
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Is It Serious?

Ariel Nachman & Joey Brenneman

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Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the “question of the day.” They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials. T ...
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Sam and Nathan (DC Cinematic Minute) provide full audio commentary for The Flash (2023), written by Christina Hodson and directed by Andy Muschietti. We start at the 12-second mark right when the WB/DC logos disappear and a black-and-white clock appears. http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com https://duelinggenre.com/category/podcasts/movies-by-minute/…
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Sam and Mark (DC Cinematic Minute) provide a full audio commentary for The Suicide Squad (2021), written and directed by James Gunn. We start at the 13-second mark when the shadow line gets right to the bottom of the colorful WB logo. http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com https://duelinggenre.com/category/podcasts/movies-by-minute/dc-minute/…
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[ORIGINALLY RELEASED MAY 28 2020] Sam and Rebecca provide commentary for Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn, directed by Cathy Yan. At the indicated moment, we start the movie at the 12-second mark, right when the WB logo settles into place. http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/…
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[ORIGINALLY RELEASED SEP 26 2017] This special episode of the Justice League Universe podcast features our Wonder Woman team's commentary on the 2017 film directed by Patty Jenkins and released by Warner Brothers pictures. Included in this commentary are Sam, Alessandro, Rebecca, and Sydney. http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/wonder-woman.html…
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[ORIGINALLY RELEASED DEC 16 2016] In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the theatrical version of Suicide Squad (Warner Bros), written and directed by David Ayer. (For thoughts on the extended cut, see our past episode.) We synchronize our playback at the 9-second mark right when the R RatPac logo appears. Man of Steel Answers, S…
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[ORIGINALLY RELEASED OCT 6 2016] Alessandro and I give our commentary on the extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder. We synchronize our playback to the moment at the very start when the leaf is floating right in front of the WB logo. Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/sc…
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[ORIGINALLY RELEASED SEP 16 2016] In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the full film of Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder for Warner Brothers pictures. We synchronize our playback at the 12 second mark of the movie, right when the WB logo is blocked from view. Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit Thesi…
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May is mental health awareness month. Everyone deals with moments of sadness but how do you know when it's something deeper? Dr. Jean Luc Neptune and Dr. Mark Lewis normalize talking about depression and mental health and offer some useful skills and resources for dealing with sadness and depression. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanluc…
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Hospital romances and dramatic defibrillator saves are good for television ratings but they can be cringe worthy for real doctors. JL & Mark have fun debunking medical show myths and misuse of props. The details matter! But don’t look too closely at our logo. Our stethoscope is apparently a dead giveaway that we might be amateurs! (It was the only …
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Families matter. Medical histories provide clues and details that can help you understand your own health journey. Dr. Mark Lewis shares his personal cancer story and how he gained crucial information from his father and his uncles' experiences. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at isitserious@offscrip.com or call …
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We go off format as JL talks about being his father's caregiver during his journey with cancer. JL shares lessons learned by taking us through several reality checkpoints and providing listeners with some practical healthcare hacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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Do you feel like you don't have a voice in your own healthcare? Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune talk about ways to take a stand for yourself. No one knows you and what you want for yourself better than YOU! Communicating your health concerns and goals clearly to your doctor helps your doctor help you. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or…
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Not to be confused with concierge medicine, personalized medicine uses genetic or biomarker information to determine treatment. In oncology, this leads to more precise care. Emerging in other medical specialties as well, personalized or precision medicine is providing more in-depth care and unique treatment options. JL and Mark are here to help us …
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Recording our weekly episode was overshadowed by the emotion that we all felt in response to the senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As parents and citizens, Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. J.L. Neptune grapple with the impossible feelings of loss and grief over these young children and their teachers. As physicians, they see this as a public health crisis…
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Getting to the root of sleep struggles might take longer than popping a pill, but good sleep hygiene and bedtime habits are a healthier solution. Relying on Ambien or other sleep medicines for an extended period of time can have long-term side effects. JL and Mark talk about sleep and sleep aids; when to use them and when to try an alternative meth…
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The prosecution of Radonda Vaught, a nurse from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has caused a lot of controversy in the medical world. The American Nurses Association fear that it "sets a dangerous precedent" of "criminalizing the honest reporting of mistakes." Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. JL Neptune discuss the case and its reverberation among medi…
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A special episode where Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune chat with Matt Zachary on his show, Out of Patients. They discuss how their paths have crossed to create podcast magic as well as random emergency landings in Salt Lake City. Plus, Mark does his best Trainspotting re-enactment. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or…
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“mRNA” has emerged into the global vocabulary without a true understanding of what it is and how it works. Mark and JL explain it all in a fun and informative way. They use Legos as visual imagery to explain mRNA, DNA and the human genome. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at isitserious@offscrip.com or call us at …
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Mark Lewis, MD and Jean Luc Neptune, MD tackle the sensitive subject of weight. What exactly are the measures of health? While we often assume that being overweight is a sign of being unhealthy, we rarely think that someone who is thin can be out of shape. With the current obesity epidemic in the United States, it is worth asking the question, "Can…
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The 21st Century Cures Act made it mandatory to release scans and lab results to patients as soon as they are ready. Often, this means that they get released to patients before their doctors have seen them. While JL and Mark believe that patients should own their data, there are many sensitive situations when patients receiving their information wi…
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Throwing a football through a tire swing and crooked carrots are not subtle metaphors. Drug ads have taken over our televisions with 45 of the 60 seconds filled with the long list of potential side effects. Have they made us educated consumers or a doctor’s worst nightmare? Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at isit…
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Nature versus Nurture; one of the oldest debates in the social sciences. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune tackle this conversation from a 21st century lens. With more information about DNA and global environmental changes, there are even more reasons why someone might wonder, "Why me?" when diagnosed with cancer or some other disease? Mark a…
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Physician burnout is on the rise and there are many barriers and reasons why providers do not talk about it. Dr. JL Neptune and Dr. Mark Lewis pull back the curtain on the pressures and demands that cause the burnout as well as the reasons why doctors and other healthcare workers often don't talk about it. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or…
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Is marijuana addictive? Should it be prescribed for cancer patients? How are doctors educated about marijuana? Dr.Mark Lewis and Dr.Jean Luc Neptune talk about these questions and more through the lenses of oncology and addiction medicine. They cover the need for physician training and education plus the need for further research of marijuana and h…
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This should be a basic question with a yes or no answer but the American insurance system is so complicated and buries both patients and providers in paperwork. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune share their frustrations and insights along with tips and tricks. Plus, don't miss the debut of the Is It Serious Players! Tweet us your questions @m…
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45 is the new 50! Colon cancer screenings are for everyone and yet, people still find it difficult to talk about. Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune share their own colonoscopy experiences and talk candidly (and even with some humor) about what to expect from both the prep and the screening. The recommended age for screenings has been lowered …
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Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Hosted by Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from Suntra Modern Recovery and Intermountain Me…
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