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Ryan Daly and guest Martin Gray review the origin of the Legion of Super Heroes from Secret Origins #25. Then, Gene Hendricks returns to help cover the origin of the Golden Age Atom. Click here for the episode!

Sample pages from Secret Origins #25, written by Paul Levitz with art by Rick Stasi and Dick Giordano (Legion), and Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Clark and Bob Downs, and a cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.

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Chris and Cindy present the second part of a special crossover with The Fire and Water Podcast! Chris takes in dinner and a debate with The Irredeemable Shagg! The two discuss the pros and cons of the classic but controversial mini-series event, Crisis on Infinite Earths! When the dust settled, was this cosmic reset worth it? Who knows, but the conversation was a whole lot of fun!

Plus, we take a dip into the email sack and read YOUR comments on previous episodes, covering BTAS and the House of Franklin-Stein horror series!

This episode is dedicated to the memory of David Sopko. Donations to help David’s family in their time of need can be sent here.

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List of Podcasts and episodes doing tributes to the late great Murphy Anderson
Flowers & Fishnets: A Black Canary Podcast episode 19
Professor Alan’s Comic Book Reading Journal (CRJ) #005

Head Speaks Episode 17
Task Force X Episode 16

Comic Book Time Machine #77
Who’s Who Special: Murphy Anderson

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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!

Next time: We celebrate the 75^th anniversary of Robin, the Boy Wonder by looking at comics and TV episodes that cover all of those who have worn the red and green!

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Host Rob Kelly welcomes film critic Zaki Hasan (MOVIEFILM PODCAST) to discuss the new film SPOTLIGHT, starring Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, and Michael Keaton, about the Boston Globe’s 2001 investigation of child abuse within the Catholic Church.

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Ryan Daly and guest Justin Barlow review the origin of Blue Devil from Secret Origins #24. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to promote every Doctor Fate story except for the origin in this issue.

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

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• Check out Justin’s Sympathy for the Devil Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluedevilblog/?fref=ts
• David’s The Blue Devil Archive Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Blue-Devil-Archive-413136848771016/?fref=ts
• Justin and David’s Shout at the Devil Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shout-at-the-devil/id1032646067?mt=2
• Listen to Shag and Diabolu Frank talk Blue Devil on Fire and Water Podcast #113: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/episode-113-blue-devil/
• Listen to Shag and Kyle Benning talk Doctor Fate on Fire and Water Podcast #129: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/episode-129-dr-fate-by-marty-pasko-and-walt-simonson/

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

Additional music this episode: “Friend of the Devil” by The Grateful Dead; “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful; “Friend of the Devil” by Counting Crows.

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This week Shag and Rob finally get caught up on YOUR Listener Feedback! Plus, a Nuclear Sub World Tour 2015 back-up feature guest-starring Chris Franklin! Part of a crossover with the SUPER MATES PODCAST!

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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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Host Rob Kelly and 007 mega-fan John Trumbull discuss the newest film in the James Bond franchise, SPECTRE!

Spoiler Section Starts at 25:10!

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As a tribute to the late, great Murphy Anderson, Shag and Rob present eight classic WHO’S WHO PODCAST entries, all drawn by the legendary artist: Captain Comet, Doll Man, Hawkman I, Kanjar Ro, the Manhawks, Quicksilver, Solomon Grundy, and Uncle Sam! This special episode is part of a Murphy Anderson Tribute Podcast Crossover Event!

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Be sure to listen to these other shows offering tributes to Murphy Anderson:

• Comic Book Time Machine – http://comicbooktimemachine.com/
• Flowers & Fishnets: A Black Canary Podcast – http://blackcanaryfan.blogspot.com/
• Head Speaks – http://head.headspeaks.com/
• Professor Alans Comic Book Reading Journal – http://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com/
• Task Force X – http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com/

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Ryan Daly and guests Chad Bokelman and Mark Marble review the origins of the Guardians of the Universe from Secret Origins #23. Then, Diabolu Frankhelps Ryan learn the history of the Floronic Man, better known as the Plant Master.

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• Check out Chad and Mark at The Lanterncast: http://www.lanterncast.com
• Hear Frank talk about Ray Palmer and Captain Atom as part of the Power of the Atom Podcast at: http://themightymite.blogspot.com
• And Frank’s Martian Manhunter podcast, the Idol-Head of Diabolu: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/idol-head-diabolu-podcast/id951536541?mt=2
• And his DC Bloodlines Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-bloodlines-podcasts/id991575714?mt=2
• And his Diana Prince Wonder Woman Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diana-prince-wonder-woman/id1010333234?mt=2
• And the Marvel Super Heroes Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-super-heroes-podcast/id908880908?mt=2

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

Additional music this episode: “Christmas Time is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio; “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” by Pink Floyd; “Millennium” by Robbie Williams.

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It’s the fourth fabulous issue of WHO’S WHO UPDATE ’87! Shag and Rob take a look at new and updated characters such as Lois Lane, Marine Marauder, Mon-El, Power Girl, The Question, Protector, and more! We wrap up with your Listener Feedback!

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Weird Love #1 gives us a lot to talk about, but we stick to The Taming of the Brute, originally from Charlton’s Just Married #53. It’s a doozy and makes for a great installment of Romance Comics Theatre. Along the way, we talk up IDW’s Weird Love series, Max Headroom, and Shakespeare. Kid you not.

Listen to Episode 6 below (the usual filthy filthy language warnings apply), or subscribe to The Lonely Hearts Romance Comics Podcast on iTunes!

Relevant images and further credits at: Lonely Hearts ep.6 Supplemental

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