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Trying to keep up with the latest news in pop culture when it comes to superhero movies, comic books, gaming, sci-fi, streaming, fantasy, and so much more can be super difficult. So one day, 2 guys decided that they should do it for you in podcast form, well at least try to do it for you... in a mediocre way but I mean at least they wanted to try, right? So every Monday hosts Jong and Michael geek out on the latest happenings from the world of pop culture. Whether you're a fan of Marvel, DC, ...
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This podcast describes the motives behind my research on political cartoons at the BICLM. While discussing my research and the motives behind it, I will also analysis Thomas Nast's, Andrew Johnson's reconstruction and how it works, and discuss how this comic is essential to my project and further understanding of political cartoons.
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Today the guys discuss their Comicpalooza plans as they now have a date/time for the podcast live from the show floor! Plus the guys dive deep into episode 7 of X-Men '97 and the season finale of Shōgun. Are they the 2 best shows of the year? Find out what the guys think today's issue of Comicast! ICYMI: Comicast is returning to Comicpalooza this y…
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Bend over and kiss your butts goodbye…THE COMING OF GALATUS IS NIGH! In this episode: Joe’s secret shame is revealed…He’s never read the classic Fantastic Four epic The Coming of Galactus by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby…UNTIL NOW! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave […] The post Fantastic Four: The …
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Welcome back to the Comicast! Join Jeff, Madison, and Sam for the second (spoiler-filled) half of their journey through the enchanted realms of Dark Knights of Steel Volume 2, penned by master storyteller Tom Taylor, with captivating artwork by Yasmine Putri and Arif Prianto. In this episode, we wrap up the epic saga that blends iconic DC character…
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Just an hour or so before the guys started recording, a trailer for a little indie movie called Deadpool & Wolverine dropped. Find out what the guys thought of the second trailer from Marvel Studios! They dive into what the story setup means for the film and MCU at large, what characters appear to be coming back from the Fox/X-Men Universe, who the…
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On this special Comicast One-Shot, Michael is joined by entertainment journalist Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, The Illuminerdi, and Geeks of Color to discuss the footage that Disney/Marvel, Lionsgate, WB, Paramount, and Universal showcased at this year's event. The pair dive into each studio's presentation. Listen as Chalice gives her pick…
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On today's issue of Comicast, Jong and Michael dive into a spoiler discussion about Monkey Man now that Jong has seen the movie, Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts on the new Alex Garland film Civil War, and the guys dive into a full spoiler discussion about episode 5 of X-Men '97. The guys also get a report on the Captain America and Deadpool …
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What IS the deal with Galactus anyway…?! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring a fatherly spin on Deadpool, a nude Benjamin Franklin, outer space animal wranglers, a cuddly koala covered in gore, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new […] The post Deadpool, Action Comics, Redcoat & MORE: New Comics Review …
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Today on the podcast Jong gives his review of WrestleMania XL, Michael give his non-spoiler review of Monkey Man, then the guys give their thoughts on the latest episodes of X-Men '97, Shōgun, and the season 2 finale of Invincible. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37) Jong's WrestleMania XL Review - (00:00:52) Michael's Monkey Man Non-Spoiler Revi…
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Pour a bowl of sugary cereal and cozy up in front of the TV! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox salutes comic books based on cartoons! With the recent release of X-Men ’97, it seemed fitting for the CLB to focus on eight issues based on classic toons from our misspent youths. Each back issue […] The post Comics Based on Cartoons! Back Issue Comics…
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Today on the podcast Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Plus the guys discuss the latest episodes of X-Men '97, Invincible, and Shōgun. They're watching a lot of stuff right now. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37) Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Non-Spoiler Review - (01:55) X-Men '97 Ep.3 Spoiler Discussion -…
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Welcome back to the Comicast! Join Jeff, Madison, and Sam for part 1 of an epic journey to a medieval-inspired DC Universe in this episode dedicated to "Dark Knights of Steel." Written by the visionary Tom Taylor and brought to life by the stunning artwork of Yasmine Putri and the captivating colors of Arif Prianto, "Dark Knights of Steel" offers a…
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Break out your pink crop tops…X-Men ’97 is HERE! In this week’s episode: New Comics Reviews return! Featuring a return to our childhoods in X-Men ’97, cute animals in deadly battlesuits, giant mechs that break our brains, Batman’s Pal Lenny Bruce(?!), and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week […] The post X-Men ’97…
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Honestly, the guys have been watching a lot of TV this week. No seriously like a lot a lot, to the point where I have questions about what else they do. You laugh but I'm serious look at the rundown of the show today, they dive into spoiler discussions about the first 2 episodes of X-Men '97, episodes 5 and 6 of Invincible season 2, the season 2 fi…
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Tarps off, boys! It’s time for a DONNYBROOK! In this episode: Slack Issue Presents Batman vs Ra’s al Ghul! We reveal AND remedy our secret shame…that we have never read the iconic Batman Vs. Ra’s Al Ghul battle depicted by Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, and Irv Novick! The saga was reprinted this week in the […] The post Back Issue Comics Reviews Episo…
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Today's podcast opens with the guys remembering Fred Faour, a legend in Houston sports media and a longtime staple on ESPN 97.5. Both Jong and Michael worked with Fred for over decade and share in some memories of their time with Fred. The guys then dive into what they've been watching including Shōgun, Halo, and Invincible. The guys then dive into…
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Welcome to the Rick Remenaissance! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox salutes Giant Generator’s Rick Remender! With this week’s release of Napalm Lullaby #1, it seemed fitting for the CLB to focus on eight issues from throughout Remender’s career. As usual, we use the THN “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” rating system, which […] The post Back Is…
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Welcome back to the comicast! Join Jeff, Madison, Leyna, and Sam, as we explore the intricate tapestry of revenge and mysticism woven by Takeru Hokazono in “Kagurabachi.” This manga follows the journey of Chihiro Rokuhira, a young man driven by vengeance, wielding a sword with a cursed past. With each stroke of his blade, Chihiro cuts through the d…
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Today on the podcast the guys discuss the impact that manga artist Akira Toriyama left on the world and in their lives following the news of his passing. The guys remember the early days of Dragon Ball, what his creation meant to them, and the greater impact on culture at wide. Plus the guys discuss what they've been watching, as they dive deep int…
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By Crom! New comics reviews are BACK! In this week’s episode: New Comics Reviews return! Featuring pigment-challenged grim reapers, hillbilly body horror, a completely unexpected reboot of Marvel’s Ultimate X-Men, the return of Conan’s barbaric comic magazine, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sa…
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On today's edition of Comicast the guys give an update on what they've been watching, dive deep into Halo season 2 episode 5, discuss what the Superman logo reveal tells us about the film, the latest addition to the cast, the film's name change, and much more! Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37) What We've Been Watching Uhh Shōgun Duh - (01:46) Halo…
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Pour some magic stink milk out for poor Chuck… In this episode: we’re joined once again by THN favorite and host of the upcoming Swords and Scrolls podcast, Jared Cvetas, for the epic conclusion of our back issue comics discussion of Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz’s ELEKTRA ASSASSIN! As usual, we use the THN […] The post Back Issue Comics Review…
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The guys are back and they're talking Superman: Legacy! A recent table read photo from Superman: Legacy showed cast memebers names on cards that had a very distinct Superman logo pictured. The logo looks like the logo from the Superman Kingdom Come era, is James Gunn adapting that story for the first movie the DCU? Find out why Jong doesn't think s…
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Someone call a doctor…we drank the stinky magic ninja milk! In this episode: we’re joined by THN favorite and future podcaster WOOLY TOOTS to give our back issue comics reviews of the legendary Frank Miller/Bill Sienkiewicz collaboration: ELEKTRA ASSASSIN! As usual, we use the THN “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” rating system, […] The post Back …
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It's finally over!! After all of these years since the debacle that was the 2015 Fantastic Four we can stop with the mock/dream casting because it's finally been confirmed who's playing who in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four film. Michael and an under the weather Jong dive into Marvel Studios official image showcasing the cast, what the image means …
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Welcome back to the Comicast! Get ready to embrace the weird and wonderful world of Doom Patrol in our latest podcast episode! Join us as we journey through the surreal and mind-bending adventures crafted by writer Gerard Way, artist Nick Derington, and colorist Tamra Bonvillain. In this groundbreaking series, Way reimagines the classic team of mis…
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Welcome back to the Comicast! We're back up and running after a holiday break than ran longer than anyone expected! To ease back into the rhythm, we decided to catch up with a quick filler episode. Join us as we discuss various medical experiences, conspiracies, bets that may or may not happen, and technical issues. Jeff and Sam also give uncle-ish…
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If You Find This, I’ve Already Been Displaced By Dutch’s One Hand! In this episode: New Comics Reviews return this week, featuring the latest from the diseased mind of Matt Kindt and Flux House, the launch of Ram V and Si Spurrier’s Hand-iverse, the return of one of Team Youngblood’s most legendary(?!?!) members, cosmic disaster […] The post New Co…
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Yeah it's mainly all about trailers today. The guys dive deep into the first trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine. What do the TVA want with Deadpool? Did we get a tease to Doctor Doom? Is Deadpool going back to Age of Ultron? Find out what the guys think about all of those questions and more! Plus the guys discuss the trailers for Kingdom of the Plane…
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EVERYONE, we can’t stress this enough…do NOT. DATE. DAREDEVIL! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox is feeling…romantic? I guess it didn’t get the memo that Matt Murdock is the WORST BOYFRIEND IN THE HISTORY OF COMICS, because it has us discussing eight Back Issue Comic Reviews featuring the Many Loves of Daredevil! As usual, we […] The post THN #72…
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On today's issue the guys discuss the DCU getting it's Supergirl, how the casting choice fits the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow source material, the director that kinda threw their proverbial hat into the ring to direct Supergirl, why a Superman: Red Son live action movie with Henry Cavill is cool on paper but not possible, the reviews of Suicide Sq…
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New Comic Book Reviews are BACK! Really! In this episode: New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring some Real American Heroes, Ollie Queen’s return to glory, Kid Cudi’s Moon Man, the official launch of the Ghost Machine Shared Universe (I’m calling it the “GoMacS” Universe) and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new […] The post THN…
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The guys are back with a Marvel heavy episode starting off with Jong's review of Echo so far after having watched the first 2 episodes of the series. Find out why he's lukewarm on the series so far. Plus the guys discuss Wilson Bethel being confirmed to return as Bullseye for Daredevil: Born Again, Sam Wilson's new suit for Captain America: Brave N…
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It's another Daredevil news day for Comicast as more news dropped following the last issue of the podcast regarding the new MCU series. The guys discuss Daredevil: Born Again beginning production, bringing back the stunt/fight coordinator from the Netflix series, why the move seems to indicate less CG and more practical for the Hell's Kitchen hero,…
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Today's issue of Comicast starts off with Michael's non-spoiler review of Echo, find out what he thought of the limited series, what worked for the show, where did it falter, and more! Plus the guys discuss the MCU canonizing the Marvel Netflix shows, getting confirmation from Vincent D'Onofrio that his Kingpin is a continuation, why the reset of D…
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It’s THN’s First New Comic Book Reviews of 2024! In this episode: New Comic Book Reviews rexturn this week, featuring Bizarro’s new groove, an even newer take on the OLD new take on Spider-Man, exploding Khund warriors, a BEEFY new Fist of Khonshu, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for […] The post THN #727 New Comics Re…
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Today on the podcast the guys are diving into a spoiler fielled discussion regarding season 2 of What If...?, Steven Yeun leaving Thunderbolts, Echo releasing Tuesday, The Last of Us taking home all the awards at the Emmy's, Game of Thrones animated projects, a Mandalorian season 4 rumor, and the character Gary Oldman almost played in The Dark Knig…
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Welcome to the 13th Annual Golden Beppo Awards! We’re celebrating the best comics of 2023! Join us as we hand out statues of Beppo the Super Chimp for categories honoring the best comics, characters, and creators of the year. This year’s winners include Robots in Disguise, the Fist(s) of Khonshu, gamma-powered lawyers, and the most […] The post THN…
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It's a new year, so that means new predictions! In today's issue the guys revisit their predictions from 2023 and look at how right (and how wrong) they were. Plus the guys look back at Marvel/DC's respective performances in 2023 and their favorite piece of media from the year. Then the guys dive into their most anticipated movies of 2024, predicti…
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Pablo Gunner, Slay Jay, & The Ambassador discus their favorite movies, shows, video games and anime of 2023. These will be based on what they have played and watched.https://www.tntmtheshow.comhttps://twitter.com/tntmtheshowhttps://www.instagram.com/tntmtheshow/https://www.facebook.com/tntmtheshowhttps://www.youtube.com/c/tntmtheshowtntmtheshow@gma…
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It's Christmas time! So the guys are giving some Christmas gifts out to some very deserving folks. Plus the guys do a totally original idea called Buy or Sell where they buy or sell rumors surrounding some future projects like buy or sell Secret Wars being a two parter now or Spider-Man 4 being a street level civil war. The guys also discuss Jonath…
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The Cosmic Longbox is agnostic but can’t resist HOLIDAY COMICS! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox is feeling holly AND jolly AND forcing the nerds to review and discuss 8 classic comic books set during the winter holidays! As usual, Joe and Matt use the THN “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” rating system, […] The post THN #725 Back Issue Show: T…
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Today on Comicast it's James Gunn Week! There was a plethora of stories involving James Gunn/DC this week including Gunn confirming who's playing Lex Luthor in Superman Legacy, casting a new Maxwell Lord, the JLI version of Maxwell Lord we expect to see, Zachary Levi with a jab at DC, Gunn's comments on superhero cameos, and whether cameos are prev…
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On today's podcast the guys discuss Kevin Feige's recent comments on the possibility of bringing back Iron Man for future MCU projects, whether they buy it or not, why the MCU needs to focus on the new Avengers, Ryan Reynolds getting in on the #DeadpoolLeaks by releasing fake Deadpool 3 set photos, Patrick Stewart commenting on a possible return as…
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Welcome back to the Comicast! Join Jeff, Madison, Sam, and returning guest Max as we embark on a brutal journey through a prehistoric world in our latest podcast episode, shining a spotlight on "The Goddamned Volume 1." Join us as we explore this visceral and unforgiving landscape crafted by the incredible team of writer Jason Aaron, artist R. M. G…
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The only thing that can beat a giant starfish is an even GIANTER starfish! New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring Beast Boy going full kaiju in Titans: Beast World, Nightcrawler’s origin redeemed in X-Men Blue: Origins, Joe inventing a new genre of metal music inspired by Bloodrik, and MORE! After that, we reveal […] The post THN #724 N…
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It's nothing but trailer reaction today! Over the weekend, CCXP 2023 took place and the event yet again proves to be a big one in pop culture news. During the event we saw trailers for The Boys, House of the Dragon Season 2, Fallout, Halo Season 2, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and Furiosa. The guys react to all of those trailers plus discuss Su…
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It's a post-Thanksgiving edition of Comicast! Michael gives his non-spoiler review of the 1st half of Invincible season 2, Superman Legacy latest casting news (including Lex Luthor, Eve Teschmacher, & Jimmy Olsen), more names circling Doctor Doom role, Taika speaking about the MCU and his future, Kang Dynasty getting it's new writer who has major t…
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Superman Returns…FINALLY! The Slack Issues SuperCrew has reunited one more time for this very special Post-Thanksgiving episode: the Grand Finale of our EPIC Death & Return of Superman 30th Anniversary retrospective! Who will live? Who will die? How does Steel make the mouth move on his metal face mask?! We examine all these questions and […] The p…
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