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This week Shag and Rob take a look at AQUAMAN #42, the second issue by Cullen Bunn, Trevor McCarthy, and Guy Major, followed by “The Secret Origin of Firestorm” from THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #22 (April 1984) by Gerry and Carla Conway, Pat Broderick, Sal Trapani, Carl Gafford, and John Costanza. Plus YOUR Listener Feedback!

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Opening Theme, “The Time Is Now” by Michael Kohler. Closing music by Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge of The Bad Mamma Jammas! http://www.facebook.com/BadMammaJammas

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Shag is off this week, so Rob and returning guest star Michael Bailey (VIEWS FROM THE LONGBOX) share their thoughts on the new BATMAN V SUPERMAN trailer, which debuted at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con! Feel the rage!

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Opening Theme, “The Time Is Now” by Michael Kohler. Closing music by Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge of The Bad Mamma Jammas! http://www.facebook.com/BadMammaJammas

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Ryan Daly and guest Kyle Benning review the origin of Shadow Lass from issue #8 of Secret Origins. Then, Diabolu Frank joins Ryan for the story of the incredible shrinking superhero, Doll Man.

Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast

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• Check out Kyle’s King-Size Comics, Giant Size Fun Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/king-size-comics-giant-size/id947711402?mt=2
• Check out Frank’s Power of the Atom blog at: http://themightymite.blogspot.com/search/label/POTAcast
• And his Power of the Atom Podcast at: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/category/dc-bloodlines-podcast/power-of-the-atom-podcast/

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“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.

Additional music: “Shadows of the Night” by Pat Benatar; “Gigantic” by The Pixies.

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Chris and Cindy continue to examine The Adventures of Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty mini-series by Fabian Nicieza and Kevin Maguire. Steve Rogers continues his journey from skinny recruit to living legend. He is pulled further and further into the Red Skull’s plot to steal the secrets of Project: Rebirth! Along the way he and Bucky meet with death, betrayal, and Adolf Hitler himself!

What did Chris and Cindy think of the wrap-up? Did it meet the high standards set by the first two issues?

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Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly over at the Fire and Water Podcast feed!

Chris recently guested on the following shows:

Back to the Bins Episode #201 (with a brief cameo by Cindy)

Secret Origins Podcast Episode #6

The Film & Water Podcast Episode #4

Next time: Ryan Daly (Secret Origins podcast, Flowers & Fishnets, Dead Bothan Spies) drops by to discuss our favorite villains from Batman: The Animated Series!

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It’s a World’s Finest double feature on the newest episode of THE FILM & WATER PODCAST! Host Rob Kelly welcomes guest Andy Kapellusch to discuss 1989’s BATMAN, followed by Rob and Chris Franklin (SUPER MATES PODCAST) gushing over 1978’s SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE!

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Special thanks to Michael Bailey.

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This week Shag and Rob discuss a whole bunch of exciting topics, like Gerry Conway’s return to Firestorm, Jeff Parker’s debut on JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED, the CW’s LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, and more!

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Opening Theme, “The Time Is Now” by Michael Kohler. Closing music by Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge of The Bad Mamma Jammas! http://www.facebook.com/BadMammaJammas

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Ryan Daly and guests Shawn Engel and Chad Bokelman review the first part of issue #7 of Secret Origins, which tells the story of the Green Lantern Guy Gardner. Then, Siskoid returns to help Ryan tell the origin of the Golden Age Sandman.

Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast

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• Check out Chad Bokelman on The Lanterncast at: http://www.lanterncast.com
• Check out Shawn Engel’s Just One of the Guys Podcast at Two True Freaks at: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=19
• Check out Siskoid’s Blog of Geekery at: http://siskoid.blogspot.ca

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“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.

Additional music: “I Need Some Sleep” by The Eels; “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty.

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Ryan Daly and returning guest host Chris Franklin review the first part of issue #6 of Secret Origins, which tells the story of the Golden Age Batman. Then, Luke Jaconetti joins Ryan for the origin of Halo.

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• Check out Chris Franklin’s Super Mates Podcast at: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-super-mates-podcast/
• Check out Luke’s Earth Destruction Directive Podcast at Two True Freaks at: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=9
• And his Hawkman blog Being Carter Hall at: http://beingcarterhall.blogspot.com

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“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.

Additional music: “Batman Evolutions” by The Piano Guys; “Ultraviolet (Light My Way)” by U2.

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The review shows are back! This week Shag and Rob take a look at AQUAMAN #41 by Cullen Bunn, Trevor McCarthy, and Guy Major, the first issue by the new creative team. Next up, Killer Frost continues her reign of terror in THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #21 (March 1984) by Gerry Conway, Rafael Kayanan, Rodin Rodriguez, Carl Gafford, and John Costanza.

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Opening Theme, “The Time Is Now” by Michael Kohler. Closing music by Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge of The Bad Mamma Jammas! http://www.facebook.com/BadMammaJammas

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Happy Independence Day! Chris and Cindy celebrate the 4^th of July by looking at the first two issues of the 1991 mini-series The Adventures of Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty by Fabian Nicieza and Kevin Maguire. This 50^th anniversary series explores in-depth the origins of Steve Rogers, and how he became the Star-Spangled Avenger. It also served as an inspiration to one of Chris and Cindy’s favorite films Captain America: The First Avenger! Learn why Steve Rogers volunteered for Project: Rebirth! Meet the other candidates who COULD have been America’s Super Soldier! Witness the carnage wrought by the evil Nazi Killing Squad! All this, Bucky Barnes and the Red Skull!!!

Listen on!

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Be sure to let us know what you think! Let your voice be heard! We’d love to read it aloud in an upcoming episode. Drop us a line in our comments section, or email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com. If you’re listening on iTunes, please consider leaving a review of our show! We’re also on Facebook!

Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly over at the Fire and Water Podcast feed!

Next time: We conclude our look at this epic mini-series! Action, heartbreak and red,white and blue adventure ensue!

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