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Ho-ho-ho! In this festive Yuletide episode, Chris reminisces about Christmas toys he received as a boy. From The Six Million Dollar Man, Evel Kneivel, and Mego, to He-Man, Super Powers, M.A.S.K., G.I. Joe and Transformers, it’s a visit from the Toys of Christmas Past!

In between the ramblings on plastic baubles, Cindy discusses her Top 5 Favorite TV Christmas Specials! Which holiday favorites make her list? Listen on and find out!

Merry Christmas!

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What did you get for Christmas as kids? What were your favorite Christmas specials? 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 and Cindy shared their Star Wars Memories on Disney, Indiana Episode #194! Check it out here.

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: Our first episode of the New Year features a first-time guest, and a subject that has to do with “The First”!

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Chris and Cindy are joined by Kyle Benning of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun to celebrate the work of prolific comics writer Gerry Conway. First they discuss Gerry’s recent tumbler posts conceringcreator equity, and what it means to him and other comic creators with vested interests in DC characters.

Then it’s off to examine Conway-penned tales from Superman Family #186 and 187. Lois Lane encounters a mad African dictator with a weapon powerful enough to bend the will of the Man of Steel! Then, the Superman of Earth-One and his Earth-Two counterpart must combine forces…and bodies(!) to defeat the inter-dimensional monster known only as Krogg, before he destroys Earth-One!

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This episode is part of the massive Conway’s Corner Crossover event (#ConwayXover), celebrating the work and career of Gerry Conway. Please check out these other fine podcasts and blogs who are participating!

Superman & Batman Podcast (Michael Bradley w/guest Aaron Moss) –
Vault Of Startling Monster Horror Tales Of Terror (Shawn Engel, Chris Honeywell, Luke Jaconetti, Chris “Hair-Metal Hero” Tyler, Jason Jaconetti)
Flowers & Fishnets (Ryan Daly)
Comic Book Time Machine (Ben Avery)

The Hammer Podcasts! (Gene Hendricks)
Superman Forever Radio (Bob Fisher)

Task Force X (Aaron “Head” Moss)

Head Speaks (Aaron “Head” Moss)

Quarter Bin Podcast (Alan Middleton)

Fire & Water Podcast (Rob Kelly and Irredeemable Shag)

LanternCast (Chad Bokelman and Mark Marble)

Pop Culture Affidavit (Tom Panarese)
King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun (Kyle Benning, Rob Kelly)
From Kid to Flash (Mythmaking ETC) (Chris Ivey)
Hey Kids, Comics! (Andy and Micheal Leyland)
Between The Pages Blog (Karen Williams)
PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded on May 10^th, 2015. Conway and DC’s discussions on creator equity have continued, and the story has evolved since then.

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: Chris and Cindy return to Opal City, with Part Two of The Starman Chronicles, covering James Robinson’s and Tony Harris’ Starman #4-6!

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