Best Superhero Fatigue Podcasts (2024)

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Fanbase Feature: WITH HONORS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion 40:44

5d ago40:44

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In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guest Steven Alloway (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding With Honors (1994) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's message regarding unhoused individuals, the film's inclusion in the dark academia g…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Reboot? New Rules? Do Retro Formats Work? How Will We Finish Yu-Gi-Oh? 1:32:42

22h ago1:32:42

1:32:42

We're answering a rally of viewer submitted questions from the Pot of Greed this week!

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Fanbase Feature: JURASSIC PARK: RAPTORS ATTACK & JURASSIC PARK: RAPTORS HIJACK 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion 1:59:39

1d ago1:59:39

1:59:39

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Dave Baxter (co-host – The Wine And... Podcast) and Travis Rivas (founder - Super-Abled Comics, writer - Accidental Aliens, The Unstoppable Cherub) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Jurassic Park: Raptors Attack and Jurassic Park: Raptors Hijack (1994)…

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Ep. #249 - Does Social Media Need Warning Labels & More 1:45:21

3d ago1:45:21

1:45:21

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Jay Sherer (The Harlequin, Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers) and OG (OrangeGrove 55 YouTube Channel) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why the US Surgeon General is demanding that social media platforms have warning labels, the continuing de…

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Episode #191: Weirdly Wonderful Movie Merch 1:29:51

7d ago1:29:51

1:29:51

After their recent news note regarding the (only MILDLY suggestive) Deadpool and Wolverine popcorn bucket, Saint and Jim got to thinking about what other off-the-wall movie tie-in goodies might approach that level of bizarre. So, they went looking. And the internet did what the internet do. Specifically, it revealed a completely nutso underbelly of…

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Toxic Yu-Gi-Oh Events, Pokemon AI Controversy, Nintendo Direct 2:03:43

8d ago2:03:43

2:03:43

Paul and Alec discuss some of the European Yu-Gi-Oh National events and their unexpected results, a huge Pokémon AI art controversy, and of course review the latest Nintendo Direct! Plus a bunch of other news stories in between!

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Fanbase Feature: GHOSTBUSTERS 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion 1:44:19

18d ago1:44:19

1:44:19

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD-nominated writer - Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), Rylend Grant (Ringo Award-winning writer - The Peacekeepers, The Jump, co-host of The Writers Block podcast), and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cro…

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Episode #190: Sci-Fi Tech We (Sorta) Wish We Had 1:45:20

18d ago1:45:20

1:45:20

One of the most fascinating aspects of speculative science fiction is the tech. Whatever creators can dream up, futurenauts can use. Teleporters! Time Travel! Fantastic weaponry! Wouldn't it be great if we actually had this stuff for real? Well, not so fast. Heroes of fiction are just that: heroes. So they only tend to use this stuff for mostly alt…

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Battles of Legend Reveals, Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh Discrimination, Xbox Games Showcase, Twitter Hides Likes 1:55:43

15d ago1:55:43

1:55:43

Let's talk about the controversial new card reveals for Battles of Legend Terminal Revenge, a huge recap of the Xbox Games Showcase from last weekend, and some more Twitter drama, because of course there is.

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Ep. 47 IT'S WORKING!! A conversation with Rogue Worship Leader 1:05:38

21d ago1:05:38

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By John Viinalass

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Episode #189: Are Movies Dead? 1:36:14

26d ago1:36:14

1:36:14

Hollywood is having a really difficult time as of late. It seems as tough for every "Barbie" or "Super Mario" that makes literally a billion dollars, there are a dozen flicks like "Furiosa" and "Garfield" that fall severely short in terms of critical reception and box office take. Movie theatres are suffering, studios are scrambling, and ultimately…

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X-Men 97 Review: A Nostalgic and Epic Return! 34:44

21d ago34:44

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Join Paul and Ronnie on the Multiverse Fan Cast as they discuss the highly anticipated return of 'X-Men 97'. They dive deep into the characters, explore the storyline, and evaluate the show's impact compared to its '90s predecessor. Tune in to find out why they give it a strong rating and what they hope to see in future seasons. Don't miss out on t…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Emergency! Neopets Gets a TCG! Wizards of the Coast AI Drama AGAIN! Social Media Meltdown 1:54:37

22d ago1:54:37

1:54:37

We discuss the worrying results of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh YCS event. Wizards of the Coast is back up to its AI antics. Neopets is actually getting a new trading card game. And social media sites have all gone off the rails. So just another Thursday morning on the Pod of Greed!

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Ep. #248 - The Fall of FURIOSA's Box Office & More 1:06:22

28d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Lauren Cipollo (writer, The Parallax Series) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including what Furiosa's box office numbers have to say about movie theatres, a 4-hour exploration of why the Star Wars hotel failed, and Sony's move to use AI to cut film costs.…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Prize Support Debacle, Sony State of Play Flop, Disney Lorcana Simulator Taken Down 2:10:16

28d ago2:10:16

2:10:16

We have to discuss Sony's latest Playstation State of Play games showcase. And also talk about the current sentiments in the Yu-Gi-Oh community around prize support. Plus some unfortunate news about fan simulators for Lorcana and Digimon TCG.

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Episode #188: Abandoned Fandoms 1:44:00

1M ago1:44:00

1:44:00

Fandom is a powerful thing. Hey, this entire podcast is built around it. Even so, we've all experienced moments where we stopped fueling certain fandoms, and they just...run out of gas. Sometimes that's a decision. Whether it's a dip in quality, a creator who disappoints you or a shift in priorities, we all walk away from things about which we were…

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Fanbase Feature: JAWS (The Novel) 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion 2:09:49

1M ago2:09:49

2:09:49

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests special guests Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Alien 3), Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer - Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More), and Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners, Technop…

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Episode #187: Fighting Superhero Fatigue 1:23:46

1M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

There's no denying that the last couple of years have proven cape cinema to be not quite as bulletproof as the heroes on the screen. DC has been struggling with quality consistency, and even the once-foolproof Marvel has had some stumbles as of late. But can this be chalked up to (as critics have termed it) "superhero fatigue"? Or are there larger …

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Controversial Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Policy, Some Cool Gaming News, AI is Getting Scarier 2:14:15

1M ago2:14:15

2:14:15

This week, we discuss Konami's new controversial tournament policy updates around accessories like playmats and sleeves. We also run the gauntlet of troubling AI news around companies like OpenAI and Microsoft. But on the bright side, there are some pretty fun gaming news stories and plenty of viewer questions, too!…

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Ep. #247 - The 2024 Eisner Nominees & More 1:22:26

1M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Ray Fawkes (writer, Sanction, Batman: Eternal) and Kevin Sharp (journalist, Fanbase Press' "Between the Panels" Interview Series) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including reactions to the 2024 Eisner Award nominations, the states considering laws that wo…

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Episode #186: The Nerd News Nexus Returns 1:38:45

2M ago1:38:45

1:38:45

Some weeks are just heavier than others when it comes to all the goings-on that are good to geek out over, and this was definitely one of those. So hereabouts, Saint and Jim do a rundown of what's up in niche nerd news — albeit with a specialized focus on whatever fresh hell seems to be plaguing the video game world as of late. Layoffs, studio clos…

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Superhero Fatigue: Is the End Near? 23:46

2M ago23:46

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In this episode of Multiverse Fancast, hosts Paul and Ronnie discuss the current state of the superhero genre, touching on recent movies like 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' and 'The Marvels.' They share their thoughts on superhero fatigue, quality decline, and the balance between Marvel and DC properties. The conversation includes opinions on …

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Rarity Collection II, GameStop Buying PSA Graded Pokemon Cards, OpenAI's New Update, MCU Show News! 2:33:06

1M ago2:33:06

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Lots to discuss this week with the new Rarity Collection reveals, PSA and GameStop's agreement to purchase graded Pokemon cards, news of the MCU, a frightening OpenAI update, and much more! And as always, viewer questions from the Pot of Greed!

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Ep. 46 Fantasy author JB Simmons 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

J.B. Simmons (jbsimmons.com) Guaranteed Good News: Homepage - Sign Up | Primal PathBy John Viinalass

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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH S3 Panel Discussion 2:22:38

2M ago2:22:38

2:22:38

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira meets H.P. Lovecraft), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids’ MPLS Sound, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), and Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers - Begin Transmission, Monster, High, the Star Tre…

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Episode #185: Abouuuuut FACE 1:37:05

2M ago1:37:05

1:37:05

The range of human motivations is complex and layered — as is the spectrum of human emotion. Still, for years, our entertainment focused on some pretty binary archetypes. Specifically: mustache-twirling black-hatted villains, and square-jawed white-hatted heroes. But at some point, the creators of our entertainment decided to give fictional charact…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Coverage, Switch Successor, Xbox Shuts Down Multiple Studios, Sony Helldivers Controversy, 2:12:19

2M ago2:12:19

2:12:19

Lots is happening and we have to talk about it!

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Ep. #246 - The Russo Brothers vs. Superhero Fatigue & More 1:42:06

2M ago1:42:06

1:42:06

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist, Monkeygong Comics, Sojourners) and Tilly Bridges (writer, Monster High, Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the Russo brothers' take on superhero fatigue and …

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Episode #184: The Price of Silence 1:56:17

2M ago1:56:17

1:56:17

Right up top: both content and trigger warnings are in full effect for this edition. Regular listeners of Fuel Your Fandom know that Saint and Jim first met while working as activists — fighting online child predation for the Perverted-Justice.com watchdog org as well as Dateline NBC's "To Catch a Predator." So when the Max limited series "Quiet On…

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1 Year Celebration! Stellar Blade Censorship, MCU "Superhero Fatigue", $3 Million Card Sale! 2:06:35

2M ago2:06:35

2:06:35

We're celebrating a full year of podcasting by giving away a ceramic Pot of Greed just like the one we use on the video podcast! Plus, we talk Marvel MCU "superhero fatigue", the controversy around Stellar Blade's censorship, and a Magic the Gathering card selling for $3 million!

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Fanbase Feature: CIVIL WAR Panel Discussion 2:07:18

2M ago2:07:18

2:07:18

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids’ MPLS Sound, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), and David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showca…

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Episode #183: The Wonderful World of Well-Known Wheels 1:28:22

2M ago1:28:22

1:28:22

Iconic vehicles in entertainment is a uniquely western phenomenon, fueled by American "car culture" and a certain sense of gas-fueled adventure. Almost everyone who has ever seen a TV show or movie almost certainly has a favorite legendary ride that made them sit up and take notice, and maybe even wish they could borrow the keys for a joyride. Whet…

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Konami Finally Communicates! Big New Yu-Gi-Oh Resource! Top 15 Card Games in Japan! 2:03:01

2M ago2:03:01

2:03:01

So many fun Yu-Gi-Oh stories to talk about this week! YCS Raleigh recap, a new Master Duel banlist, a huge Yu-Gi-Oh players' resource is unveiled, and Konami takes its first steps toward player communication! Oh yeah, and we examine the Top 15 most popular card games in terms of sales in Japan!

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Ep. #245 - WARHAMMER 40K's New Culture War & More 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Cassandra Jones (editor, Let Her Be Evil) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Warhammer 40K's new culture war over a female Custodian, whether AI romantic partnership is on the horizon, and the mechanics of Marvel's new "red band" comics.…

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Fanbase Feature: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion 2:00:03

2M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft) participate in a thorough discussion regardin…

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Was Megamind Ahead of its Time? 33:15

2M ago33:15

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In this episode of the Multiverse Fan Cast, hosts Paul, Ronnie, and their guest Sean, from Cinematic Adventures and Your Mom's Diary, dive into a discussion about the 2010 animated film Megamind. They explore the film's unique position within the superhero genre, highlighting its mix of parody and homage to classic superhero narratives. The hosts d…

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Episode #182: Talking Terror with Katie Kadaver 1:42:39

2M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

There are just so many amazing avenues of entertainment to be into these days, it can be hard to keep up. So admittedly, Saint and Jim have the odd blind spot when it comes to certain areas of fandom. One area in which they share somewhat of a collective question mark? Horror movies. So on today's episode of Fuel Your Fandom, the boys welcome Milwa…