Best Superhero Unit Podcasts (2024)

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200: Ep: 200: X-Men: Origins: Wolverine 1:37:45

4d ago1:37:45

1:37:45

It is episode 200 of everyone’s beloved super-hero TV shows, movies, and dumb jokes podcast — BIFF! This week we tackle X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In which things happen to our hero rougjly in sequence until the end where he forgets them all. As a special episode two hundred treat we quickly revisit the various shows we’ve watched over the years and…

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8. Last Stand | S2: New Folsom 1:25:18

10d ago1:25:18

1:25:18

After his son’s death, Valentino Rodriguez Sr. waited for the warden of New Folsom prison to call him. That call never came. In our season finale, we walk through the gates of New Folsom to ask the warden for answers. We also get a rare glimpse inside the world of correctional officer discipline and hear from Sgt. Kevin Steele in his own words. Men…

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7. “We Don’t Do Coincidence” | S2: New Folsom 1:14:09

16d ago1:14:09

1:14:09

We get to listen in on confidential interviews conducted by Sgt. Kevin Steele before his death. Plus, we finally get to see surveillance footage from inside the B8 unit that sheds new light on the murder of Luis Giovanny Aguilar. Editor’s note: After this episode first aired on April 2, 2024, CDCR finally located Valentino Rodriguez’s supplemental …

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199: X-Men '97 (ep 1-3) 1:33:50

18d ago1:33:50

1:33:50

To me my forty-ish year old fans of laser beams, sexed up cartoons, and remarkably timeless social commentary cartoons! In this episode we cover the first three installments of the new X-Men cartoon that was a big hit in the 90s. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works X-Men '97 Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows li…

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198: X-Men 3: The Last Stand 1:05:48

1M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

If you love the X-Men do we ever have a movie for you. So long as you only love Wolverine. This movie starts off with a bang in the holodeck and then quickly gets to work killing a bunch of our heroes either literally or just by erasing their personalities. Sometimes even both! Read along with us as we cover the last (?) of the X-Men movies. Dan Mo…

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197: X-Men 2: X-Men United 2:21:19

1M ago2:21:19

2:21:19

It’s a Giant Size X-Men epsiode this time! Hold on to your thinly veiled metaphores as we revisit the X-Mansion and meet our X-Pals and a few new friends too. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works X-Men 2 Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early…

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6. The Day Room | S2: New Folsom 1:06:52

1M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

The team digs deep into the homicide of Luis Giovanny Aguilar—the murder in the day room that Officer Valentino Rodriguez was tasked to write a report about, and that had consumed Sgt. Kevin Steele up until the last day of his life. We track down each of the men who took part in the stabbing to find out: did officers also play a role? Resources If …

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5. End of Watch | S2: New Folsom 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

Valentino Rodriguez Sr. is on the treadmill one morning when he gets a call—Sgt. Kevin Steele is dead. Val Sr. has lost not only his friend, but his partner in their shared quest to find the truth. A meeting with the FBI provides few answers, even as new questions arise about why a second whistleblower from New Folsom has lost his life. Resources I…

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4. "Foul Play" | S2: New Folsom 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

How did Sgt. Kevin Steele go from being a true believer in the institution of New Folsom to writing an explosive memo hoping to tear it down? We sift through video evidence, interrogation tapes and internal reports to find glimpses of his transformation. But when he feels his reports of corruption are ignored—he takes an even more drastic step. Res…

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3. Superhero | S2: New Folsom 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Valentino’s unexpected death just days after a confidential meeting with the prison’s warden leaves his grieving father with a tangle of questions and suspicions. When law enforcement and prison leadership fail to act, Val Sr. finds an ally in Sgt. Kevin Steele, a senior officer who’d taken Valentino under his wing. The two men have a shared missio…

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196: X-Men (2000) 1:40:32

2M ago1:40:32

1:40:32

Before the superhero ball got rolling the mutants were there to give it a push. This week we visit the X-Men in the original movie from the year 2000. It’s not perfect. There are plenty of flaws. But, wow, what a movie. It may not be so much of a template as Iron Man (or The Incredible Hulk) but it is inarguably in the vanguard of what would become…

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2. Running the Race | S2: New Folsom 51:31

2M ago51:31

51:31

Consumed with stress and fed up with how he’s being treated, Valentino Rodriguez reaches a breaking point at work. A veteran officer and mentor to Valentino starts looking into the murder that happened in the dayroom. Valentino and Mimy get married, then Valentino goes in for a final meeting with the warden of New Folsom. Resources If you are curre…

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1. Welcome to the Family | S2: New Folsom 54:02

3M ago54:02

54:02

Soon after correctional officer Valentino Rodriguez starts working at New Folsom prison, he gets caught up in a bad incident. An incarcerated man ends up in the hospital with horrific injuries, and the prison starts an investigation. Valentino feels pressured to back up his fellow officers' version of the story, even though he thinks it might not b…

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195: Echo 1:20:13

3M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

We’re off to Oklahoma to catch up with a stand out character from the Hawkeye show — Maya Lopez A.K.A. Echo. Taking refuge from the Fisk organization after having shot Kingpin in the face we find Maya returning to her roots, those she left behind after a tragic childhood accident, and coming to terms with her heritage and who she is. Dan Moren, Joh…

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194: What If? Season 2 Episodes 5-9 51:49

3M ago51:49

51:49

We’re back to close out our coverage of the second season of What If. There’s some real highpoints in this back half of the season and a whole lot of fun to be had. So strap in to your Hydra-Stomper and prepare yourself to visit strange new worlds. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable n…

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Introducing Season 2: New Folsom 2:26

3M ago2:26

2:26

We’re back with a second season of On Our Watch from KQED! “New Folsom” traces the footsteps of two whistleblowers in an elite investigative unit in California’s most dangerous prison. Host Sukey Lewis and co-reporter Julie Small piece together a gripping narrative about broken promises and unwritten rules. It’s a story about who gets hurt when the…

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193: What If? Season 2 Episodes 1-4 1:18:19

4M ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Imagine, if you can, a reality where Biff Conklin won! You can’t because that’s an Elseworld. If you’d like to tune in for a bit of holiday cheer as we discuss the first four episodes of What If? season 2 then we’ve got you covered. Like the dark fog of a besieged Xandar lit up by justice. The love of an adoptive family. The persistence of the pern…

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192: Blue Beetle 51:56

4M ago51:56

51:56

Get in the Tacoma, Biffs, ‘cause we’re going to Miami—er, Palmera! This week we’re covering the last DCEU movie (or maybe the first DCU movie?) and are left a little befuddled and bemused. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Blue Beetle Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by be…

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S3-08: Making science a superhero 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

Tune in to the finale of Science Connections with elementary educator and recipient of the 2023 Anton Banko Award for Excellence in Teaching Elementary Science, Kate Bala. In this episode, Kate shares teaching tips on how she seamlessly integrates science with other content areas to give students an engaging, phenomena-based learning experience. Li…

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191: The Marvels 1:19:12

5M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Do you like fun? If you’re a fan of fun you’ll find some fanstatic photonic frequency flipping fun in this film. Find yourself entangled in our discussion of The Marvels: their familial, friendly, and firmly political relationships. (Featuring a flirty bonus round!) We’re off to outer space with a song and a dance as we cover The Marvels. Dan Moren…

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190: Loki S2E6 - Glorious Purpose 1:14:02

5M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Loki season two wraps up and it is a real humdinger of an episode. It is our glorious purpose to relieve you of your burden of indecision and finally bring you our thoughts on what we’re quite sure you already knew in your heart-our rating system isn’t always up to snuff. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Loki Show Notes & Link…

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189: Loki S2E5 "Science/Fiction" 1:15:06

6M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Following last week’s annihilation of all our charcacters and space time itself we’re back for another fun episode of Loki. No harm no foul! Loki is out to put the team back together and we’re off to adventure in their pasts. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Loki Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on …

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188: Loki S2E4 "Heart of the TVA" 1:16:41

6M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

This week OB and Timely meet their respective heroes but things quickly unravel, dreams are crushed, and a perfectly good hot chocolate is spilled. How many points does Dan get this episode? You’ll have to tune in to find out how we coddle him. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Loki Show Notes & Links Support this show and othe…

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187: Loki S2E3 1893 1:33:50

6M ago1:33:50

1:33:50

If you missed the Chicago World Fair of 1893 then this is the episode for you! In a crackerjack episode we come to some sort of loggerheads and we knock our heads together trying to work out what is going on. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Loki Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable …

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186: Loki S2E2 Breaking Brad 51:49

6M ago51:49

51:49

After a brief break, where a lot of stuff has happened, we’re back. This week we’re hot on the tail of some time bandits and those cats always land in a McDonalds. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Loki Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get ear…

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185: Loki S2E1 Ouroboros 58:31

7M ago58:31

58:31

Hear me out—what if, and this is a crazy idea, some piece of media explored the idea of time travel and multiple universes? A temporal multiverse, if you will. What if that piece of media was a delightfully rendered, irreverant yet earnest, romp through time set somewhere outside of space? Join us as rejoin Loki following the harrowing events of la…

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S3-07: Telling the story of science 51:21

7M ago51:21

51:21

Join us as we sit down with doctoral student and 2023 NSTA keynote speaker, Minerva Contreras. Listen as Minerva tells her science story, discusses the benefits of storytelling in science, and shares how diverse representation and inclusion in science opens doors for students. And don’t forget to grab your Science Connections study guide to track y…

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184: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 1:11:19

8M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Join us as we dive deep into the Spider-Verse and swing with glee through its gorgeous visuals, rousing soundtrack, and heart warming story telling. A beautiful movie in every way. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparab…

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183: My Adventures with Superman 1:10:10

8M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Save the cat! We’re back with a look at the new and delightful animated Superman show: My Adventures with Superman. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works My Adventures with Superman Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bo…

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S3-06: Identifying and addressing pseudoscience 57:25

9M ago57:25

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Join us as we continue our discussion on the importance of integrating critical thinking into the science classroom with former teacher and current director of education at the Center for Inquiry, Bertha Vazquez. Listen as Bertha shares her experience with engaging students through identifying pseudoscience, and how developing these skills creates …

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182: Secret Invasion S1E6 - Home 1:08:50

9M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

We click the heels of our ruby slippers together and chant, in unison, “there’s no place like home” as we cover the final episode of Marvel’s Secret Invasion. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Secret Invasion Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members g…

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181: Secret Invasion S1E5 - Harvest 1:16:43

9M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

After the failed assault on the American President’s motorcade Fury whisks Ritson off to hospital while Gravik faces a revolt at home. Join us as we delight in Olivia Colman, take a few odd turns, and dig in on this penultimate episode of Secret Invasion. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Secret Invasion Show Notes & Links Supp…

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180: Secret Invasion S1E4 - Beloved 1:08:14

9M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Turns out to be a show best enjoyed as a love story. This week the pace picks up and we get a few terrific scenes, feel a little let down, but broadly enjoy sinking our pointy little teeth into an episode that divides our happy little gang.By The Incomparable

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179: Secret invasion S1E3 - Betrayed 1:00:27

10M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

It’s space-eggs for breakfast as we kick this week off with a brief visit to the C.I.A. (the food one, not the spy one). After Dan rights the ship we’re off to sea with a submarine vs. plane conspiracy so tangled you’d better have packed a diver’s knife. Also, dogs — good boys or not? Our characters take surprising positions!…

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178: Secret Invasion S1E2 - Promises 1:18:35

10M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Someone’s got a secret! Pretty much everyone has a secret, to be honest. This week we’re back to cover the second episode of Marvel’s Secret Invasion. Join us as we play the thrillling game of Script or Skrull!?By The Incomparable

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177: Secret Invasion S1E1 1:08:08

10M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Trust No One. Except Olivia Colman who is very pleased that you are so extraorindary in your listening habits. This week Dan, John, and someone presumed to be Guy, discuss the first installmenet of SECRET INVASION.By The Incomparable

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S3-05: Thinking is power 57:35

10M ago57:35

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Join us as we sit down with Melanie Trecek-King, college professor and creator of Thinking is Power, to explore how much of an asset science can truly be in developing the skills students need to navigate the real world. You’ll learn about “fooling” students and the importance of developing critical thinking, information literacy, and science liter…

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176: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 56:11

10M ago56:11

56:11

Dan and John discuss the final episode of James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy films. A film where our central hero loves his friends, refuses to abandon them, and, ultimately teaches us what it means to be part of a loving family of choice. Guy does not appear in this episode.By The Incomparable

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S3-04: Using AI and ChatGPT in K–12 classrooms 1:01:14

11M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

In the latest episode of the Science Connections podcast, we explore using AI in the classroom and its impact on our students. Listen as I sit down with teachers Donnie Piercey and Jennifer Roberts to discuss ChatGPT and how we can use it to build science and literacy skills in K–12 classrooms while preparing students for the real world. And don’t …

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175: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania 1:05:16

11M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Dan is back and we dive into the Quantum realm with our intrepid Ant-Gang! When a mysterious vortex sucks up our heroes they find themselves transported to a strange new world full of people with strange new customs doing strange new things. After a harrowing journey our heroes confront the cruel wizard ruling the realm with a teeny tiny iron fist—…

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174: No Bloody Ant-Man, Batman, Constantine, or Deadpool 10:53

12M ago10:53

10:53

With Dan on assignment this week John and Guy kick things off with our of first impressions of Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3, and Ant-Man: Quantumania. With the writers strike in full swing we get into some of the details behind it and briefly discuss our support for the WGA. Before long we venture a little afield and discuss if Link, and game char…

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S3-03: Teacher tips for uniting science and literacy 43:46

12M ago43:46

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We’re continuing our investigations around science and literacy with Doug Fisher, Ph.D., professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University. We talk about the importance of integrating science and literacy, as well as practical guidance for teachers who want to unite the two disciplines in their own classrooms. Listen as we…

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173: Superhero Trailer Park 1:15:15

12M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

It’s Trailer Time in the Biff-cave! This week we cover the recently released trailers for The Flash, Blue Beetle, Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse, The Marvels, Secret Invasion. And we wash that down by coming full circle and chat a little about the recent episode of The Flash where our old pal Ollie Queen returns.…

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S3 - 02. How science strengthens literacy and language development 44:04

1y ago44:04

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In our second episode of the season, we continue finding ways that science is overlooked and how it can be better utilized in schools—and as an ally to other subjects! We sat down with Dr. Susan Gomez Zwiep, former middle school science teacher and senior science educator and staff advocate at BSCC Science Learning. She shared past experiences and …

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172: Daredevil: Born Again (1986) 1:18:38

1y ago1:18:38

1:18:38

In anticipation of the upcoming Marvel Daredevil show we asked Time Travelling Dad to snag us a copy of the original comic book run. We discuss the seminal arc and characters with an eye to how they are very much of their time and how they differ from their Netflix versions.By The Incomparable

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171: Giant-Sized Superhero Sweep #10 56:34

1y ago56:34

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I guess all we do these days is gossip so buckle up as we go over some recent news. Topics include some casting news for the MCU and DCU. We also discuss Jonathan Majors’ alleged abusive behaviour. If that’s a subject that will upset you please skip past it. Then we make stuff up about Captain America 4, The Batman 2, and a bunch of other stuff.…

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S3 - 01. Science as the underdog, and the research behind it 45:08

1y ago45:08

45:08

It's time for season 3 of the Science Connections podcast! In our first episode, we unpack the research around our season theme of science as the underdog with Horizon Research, Inc. Vice President Eric R. Banilower and Senior Researcher Courtney Plumley. Eric and Courtney dive into the research they’ve found and their experiences as former educato…

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170: Giant-Sized Superhero Sweep #9 57:19

1y ago57:19

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We kick off this giant size sweep episode with some quick thoughts on Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Dan then fills us in on the homework he’s been doing watching the final season of The Flash. We then move on to the Marc Guggenheim (or Arrowverse fame) complaint that he was uncerimoniously pushed aside as Jame Gunn took over the DCU proper.…

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Winter Wrap-Up 03: Supporting students with a creative twist, feat. Shad Lacefield 31:55

1y ago31:55

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Listen to the last episode in our Winter Wrap-Up! In this conversation from season 1, Eric sits down with Shad Lacefield, 2021 Kentucky Science Teacher of the Year. Shad shares his experience teaching during the first year of the pandemic, which included dressing up in over 100 costumes to create unique and engaging online learning experiences for …

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169: MCU in a Funko 54:37

1y ago54:37

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This week we cover the news of the MCU slowing down a bit and meander down a bunch of side roads. We touch on (without spoilers) Andor, Picard, and Time Travelling Dad.By The Incomparable

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