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Comics Obscura Podcast is less a news and review cast and more a locus of ideas. We want to talk about comics in a critical way to spark interesting and enlightening conversations about the medium. We use our platform to celebrate comics of all types--from the mainstream superheroes to the indie darling--and hope to create engaging podcasts that inspire readers to approach comics with a critical eye.
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Meltdown podcast producer and anime fanatic Mason Booker leads a discussion with notable guests Raven Night, Zehra Fazal and others about classic anime series from years gone by that people may or may not have heard of or seen before. Delving deep into the interpretations, structure, myths, and meanings behind the characters and the story of each series the show strives to shed new light about the influences and culture around the anime series themselves as well as the people who made them. ...
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Paul London & Zak Shaffer interview legendary announcer and commentator for World Class Championship Wrestling, Marc Lowrance! Marc Lowrance's signature voice and cadence set the tone for some of the greatest moments in professional wrestling. You’ll hear how he got his start in the business, working for Fritz Von Erich, a truly embarrassing moment…
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Territory Marks kicks off season two with a bang! Paul London and Zak Shaffer discuss One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich from World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions 2 (1985)! This is the pre-episode to P & Z’s upcoming interview with WCCW announcer and commentator, Marc Lowrance! Watch the match here: One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich …
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This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, Diallo, and Paul London discuss the cultural significance of Live Aid ‘85 and which one of the Night Boyz actually remembers the event. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Kerry Ahern for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show po…
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Territory Marks honors Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat this month! Paul & Zak welcome Dustin Rubin from Two Dollar Late Fee to celebrate matches and highlights from Steamboat’s storied career! Notable moments from Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat featured during this episode are his guest spot of the short lived tv show Sidekicks, one of his best matches …
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This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss which martial arts moves they wish they could do, growing up. It’s a silly but fun discussion about everything from “NUMBchucks” to ninjas and all the “Danialsons” in between. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, David Ullman for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly T…
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Paul & Zak are back with two picks from the Territories that’ll make your back crack and your liver quiver! Zak’s pick is from the AWA in 1985, Jim Brunzell & Greg Gagne aka The High Flyers vs Animal & Hawk aka “The Legion of Doom” The Road Warriors with their manager “Precious” Paul Ellering. Paul continues the heat from WCCW in 1988 with”The Mode…
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We kick off the first episode of 80s Kids Unite with Garbage Pail Kids! Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo all discuss their familiarity (or lack thereof) with the disgusting trading cards Topps began printing in 1985, and whether or not they hold up nostalgically! The boys also talk about the terrible 1987 film based on the brand. A huge THANK YOU to …
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What does “Stinkor” smell like? What are the lyrics to “Degrassi Junior High?” Is Chuck Norris really a “man of action?” Find the answers to these questions and more on 80s Kids Unite! Here’s the audio from last December’s Los Angeles Comic Con panel hosted by Z and D from $2 Late Fee, Corey and Diallo from Podcasting After Dark & TV Obscura, & Pau…
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David Von Erich as a “heel” and Kerry, Kevin, & Mike Von Erich show love for their favorite pizza parlor! Paul London & Zak Shaffer discuss David Von Erich’s “heel” run in Championship Wrestling From Florida and spotlight commercials starring the Von Erich’s! P & Z also reminisce on He-Man and The Masters Of The Universe! Links to clips discussed i…
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Hot off the heels of A24’s The Iron Claw, Paul & Zak pay tribute to the Von Erich family with a pair of matches that highlight the glory days of World Class Championship Wrestling & the fabled dynasty! David Von Erich battles “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin in a “valet for a day” match, while Kevin & Kerry Von Erich take on “The Dynamic Duo” Gino Hernandez…
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David Manning, World Class Championship Wrestling referee and booker, sits down with Paul & Zak to discuss his career in professional wrestling. David Manning was an integral part to the glory days of professional wrestling. David is a fantastic story teller and you’ll be enthralled with his tales! From working along side Frtiz Von Erich to messing…
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Paul & Zak interview director and writer Sean Durkin to discuss his new A24 film, The Iron Claw! A24’s The Iron Claw is about one of the greatest wrestling families of all time, The Von Erichs! Sean Durkin discusses his motivation for making the film, the score by Richard Reed Parry, wrestling matches that inspired the film, and more! The Iron Claw…
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We pay tribute to “Nature Boy” Ric Flair putting over talent this month! Paul chose a 1982 match between Ric & Roddy Piper. While Zak went with Flair vs “Flyin” Brain Pillman from 1990. Links to matches and promos (if applicable) are below. Consider joining our Patreon and following our instagram (@territorymarks) for exclusive content and updates …
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Territory Marks gets creepy with two matches from the territories that’ll get you in the Halloween mood! Zak’s pick, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes vs Purple Haze from Championship Wrestling From Florida (1984). The finale from this match will terrify and leave you speechless! While Paul’s choice, “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel vs Nightmare Freddy fr…
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Terry Funk is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time! He also happens to play “Morgan” in 1989’s Road House, the crossover movie for Podcasting After Dark and Two Dollar Late Fee! It’s only fitting that we pay tribute to “The Funkers” ‘89 run in NWA and his rivalry with “Nature Boy” Ric Flair! Selected highlights (links) from Terry …
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In this month’s episode Paul revisits the tragic Von Erich family with his match from 1984 (Kerry Von Erich vs "Nature Boy" Ric Flair) while Zak highlights the early career of Flying’ Brian with his 1989 classic ("Flyin" Brian Pillman vs "The Total Package" Lex Luger). Lots of pop culture references are sprinkled throughout too! Watch this month’s …
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“I don't take kindly to nicknames” The theme of this month’s TM is “lightning!” Paul brings the fire with his pick from NWA in 1985: “Billy Jack” Haynes vs Thunderfoot! While Zak creates sparks from the UWF in 1987 with The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner) vs “Every Man’s Nightmare” Sting & “The Monster” Rick Steiner. Watch this mont…
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“Feel, feel, feel, feel, feel my heat…feel my heat!” This month’s Territory Marks brings the heat! Zak’s match celebrates the 40th anniversary of WCCW’s Von Erich brothers (David, Kerry, & Kevin) vs The Fabulous Freebirds! Paul pays homage to the late great Iron Sheik vs Maniac Matt Borne! And a very young Zak Shaffer shows up at the tail end of th…
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This month’s Territory Marks is a slug fest! Paul London brings a “Coal Miners Glove” match from Portland Wrestling in 1983 between Curt Henning aka Mr. Perfect & The Assassin. Zak provides a NWA “contenders” match from 1989, Terry Funk (ranked #10) vs Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat (ranked #1)! Watch those matches in their entirety here… Paul’s pick…
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Paul London & Zak Shaffer discuss Terry Funk vs Jerry “The King” Lawler (1981 Memphis Wrestling) and Magnum T.A. vs Nikita Koloff (1986 NWA)! (Links underlined in notes) Paul spotlights the 1981 feud between Terry Funk and Jerry “The King” Lawler including a “No DQ” Match, a wild promo from Terry Funk, & a groundbreaking “Empty Arena” Match! Zak br…
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Two Dollar Late Fee presents the premiere of Territory Marks! Paul London (professional wrestler & actor) joins $2LF's Zak Shaffer (avid 80's wrestling fan), as they each bring a favorite match from the territory days of wrestling (80's & early 90's) to revisit, corresponding with pop culture moments from that time. Watch Paul & Zak’s picks here… A…
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Warning Explicit!!! This week in a fit of technological brilliance I am joined by Deranta' Avaloy! The owner of Avaloy Studios and creator of the Yasuke comic book and animated series! Listen in as we plumb the depths of male fighting fantasy while discussing Street Fighter II the Animated Movie and then marvel as we get side tracked into talking a…
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Warning Explicit!!! Joined by fellow anime fan and video game designer Jacob Clayman, and Mason attempt to deep dive or at least make some sort of sense out of "Dark Cat" the most obscure anime from 1991 that they could find. If you like horrendous dubs, nonsensical plots, borderline tentacle then this one is for you! Join us as we go deep into the…
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Coming back as a topic for the third (and final?) time Mason and internationally acclaimed artist (and fellow anime "oldtaku") Luke Chueh sit down to discuss, in depth, the newly released Live action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell starring none other than Scarlett Johanssen. Along the way, they talk about their hopes and dreams, disappointments i…
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Mason Booker is on the Meltdown Network Crossover Panel! Recorded LIVE from Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con 2016 and hosted by Geoffrey Golden and joined by fellow network podcast hosts Mason Booker (Anime Attic), Natasha Chandel (Kinda Dating), Matt Kennedy (Pod Sequentialism), Dan Brozo (Battlecast), Aristotle Acevedo (Meltcast 3.0) come listen …
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Full Moon Sagashite is an epic SHOJO Manga by Arina Tanemura about the big things in life such as love, loss, death, and pop stardom. Written June 2002 - July 2004 it follows a twelve year old girl with throat cancer who is magically transformed into a healthy sixteen year old intent on achieving her dream of becoming a huge idol singer before her …
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Imagine you get to meet your celebrity crush, imagine you get to talk to them and ask them to be on your show...imagine they say yes...what do you do? Would you ask them out?! Guess what Iiii diiiddd... Oh wait, you don't have to guess... It's all been perfectly recorded... for your amusement... Laugh it up fuzzballs., In part B of this episode whi…
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In part A of this episode which is actually the second half of theri conversation, Mason is joined by the coolest Internet Celebrity superstar ever Alexi Wasser for a knock down drag out discussion about one of the strangest and coolest animes of all time FLCL! The Only catch? Alexi has never seen anime before in her life. This may have not been th…
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We're back after a hiatus and this time with Taiwanese Hollywood actress Pei Pei Lin talking about the biggest anime in the world tha Mason has never heard of...Doraemon!!! Charmed to death by this hilariously EPIC children's anime that is also the highest selling manga EVER and Japan's Official Anime Ambassador, and an INTERCONTINENTAL cultural ph…
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LET'S FIGHT!!! Mason and special guest Kimi and Jamie Noguchi have a fierce and unpredictable debate about Scarlett Johansson being cast in Ghost in the Shell live action movie! Listen in to the CRAZY and very EXPLICIT debate as we tackles everything from racism, whitewashing, CG ethnic shifting, Power Rangers, to Elizabeth Banks, Paramount and eve…
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Mason and returning Japanese theater scholar Zehra Fazal sit down to discuss the 1995 animated masterpiece that started it all “Ghost in the Shell” directed by the incredible Mamoru Oshii and based on the 1989 manga of the same (ish) name by Masamune Shirow. Zehra and Mason go DEEP and discuss the nature of humanity, the essence of independent thou…
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Upon reflection we realized that the manga of the series wasn't really getting enough attention. Here is our first attempt to correct that with Manga Maven Raven flying in to talk with Mason MUCH more in depth about the Pet Shop of Horrors Manga, the extended stories, its influences, and why it's one of her all time favorites EVER!!! Twitter: @anim…
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In the Chinatown of Los Angels exists an exotic pet shop where your dreams and desires can come true...for a price...Requested by @Laulaug25 on Instagram and countless others in person, this week Mason and acclaimed Hollywood actress / voice actress / and Japanese theater scholar Zehra Fazal delve DEEP into the four episode horror OVA series adapte…
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Escaflowne is widely revered as one of the most compelling and awesome anime's ever! Haven't heard of it? Listen to this episode and soak in the awesomeness!! Join Mason, Raven, and special guest Juliana as we delve DEEP into the world of Energists, Draconians and Guymelfs on the distant world of Gaia. A swashbuckling tale of adventure, romance, an…
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What did you do for Valentines Day? Was it sit in the studio and randomly call your friends to be on your podcast?! My answer? Yes. Yes it was... Come listen in as we discuss our favorite Anime couples from throughout the ages with shout outs to Ranma 1/2, Escaflowne, Fushugi Yugi Robotech, and many more! All on this special episode of Anime Attic …
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What does it mean to be a ninja? How about a Samurai? Join hosts Mason and Raven as we explore this little-known two episode OVA series that tackles big questions about free will all while fighting demons and objectifying women in the first ever "MANIME" episode. Where we review anime that is clearly targeted towards men. Complete with beautiful we…
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Meltdown Presents: Anime Attic: #02 - Vampire Princess Miyu OVA In this episode Mason and Zehra sit down to go over IN DEPTH the ASTOUNDING four episode classic anime OVA series Vampire Princess Miyu! Exploring the creators history, character relationships, spirituality, sexuality, and of course the eternal debate of sub vs. dub, this episode hopes…
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Meltdown Presents: Anime Attic: #01 Revolutionary Girl Utena! #anime #podcast Welcome to Anime Attic! Blowing the dust off of old and forgotten anime since before you were born (probably)! In our premiere episode we take a seriously in depth look at one of the most beloved, classic anime series of all time, Revolutionary Girl Utena! Join Producer M…
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