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On this episode of Hyperion to a Satyr, Siskoid and his guest Ryan Blake discuss the 1987 Finnish film Hamlet Goes Business, a modern Noir adaptation by director Aki Kaurismäki set in the Scandinavian rubber duck industry.

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2000 Hamlet, starring Ethan Hawke; and the 1990 Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.

Bonus clips: Star Trek’s “Amok Time”, starring Leonard Nimoy.

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We continue our coverage of the 1991 JSA mini-series! Billy D and The Irredeemable Shag discuss JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #2 (May 1991) by Len Strazewski and Grant Miehm! Black Canary races to stop a museum heist and finds herself face-to-face with… Solomon Grundy! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback!

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JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #2 (May 1991) cover by Tom Lyle

Interiors by Len Strazewski and Grant Miehm

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Season 8, Episode 2: Are You Now, Margaret?

Special Guest Star: Amanda Reyes

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CHEERS Season 9, episode 17: “I’m Getting My Act Together and Sticking it In Your Face”

Hosted by Ryan Daly with special guest Dan Liebke from HitchPod and Funny is Better Than Good.

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ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko’s history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

• What If (vol 1) #36 – “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne
• What If (vol 2) #12 – “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino

Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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Season 8, Episode 1: Too Many Cooks

Special Guest Star: Cory Drew

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CHEERS Season 9, episode 16: “Wedding Bell Blues”

Hosted by Ryan Daly with special guest Omar Uddin.

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10th Anniversary of the show (and indeed, the Network)! On this exact date, 10 years ago, we started our oHOTmu or NOT? adventure. And today… A goddess who loves her enemy. A rocky clobberer. The God of Thunder. Motorcyclists. A warrior from the future. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad continues its coverage of OHOTMU’s 13th issue and reveals how datable its characters are.

Featuring permanent panelists Isabel, Nathalie, Josée, Shotgun, and Amelie.

Listen to Episode 111 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to oHOTmu OR NOT? on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Relevant images and further credits at: oHOTmu or NOT ep.111 Supplemental

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It’s February, and nothing warms the heart more than a great love story! So, join Siskoid and Paul as they discuss Super DC Giant S-21 – Love 1971! This comic has some great stories and beautiful art to go along with its stunning cover. Plus, don’t miss the next installment of Catch Ya Later, Calculator with Shawn M. Myers!

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https://www.instocktrades.com/products/sep231195/barnstormers-ballad-of-love-murder-tp-(c-0-1-2)

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siskoid.blogspot.com

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“Cloud Dancer ” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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And this beauty is the back cover to DC 100-Page Super Spectacular – also by Charlie Armentano!

And just for fun – this cover by Bob Larkin showcases Charlie as he looked in 1974 – he’s the one shaking his fist!

The Bat-Signal is lit. Time for an all new episode of Batman Knightcast! This time, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin crush on Poison Ivy in the first of a two-part story in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #42. After that, the guys continue their coverage of Batman and Robin’s first year together in Batman & Robin Year One #4. 

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Music: “The Batman Theme: Epic Version (feat. Mask of the Phantasm + Imperial March” arranged by Samuel Kim. Check it out on Youtube right here: https://youtu.be/m-AnLl9Vyb8?si=H5SsJPY_L8FMdtG5

Additional music: “You Were On My Mind” by We five

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Check out these images from the latest episode of Batman Knightcast!

“Hot House Part 1” from Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #42 written by John Francis Moore with art by P. Craig Russell.

Batman & Robin Year One #4 written by Mark Waid with art by Chris Samnee.

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes the Hot Squad’s Shotgun to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Frog-Man..? Yes, Frog-Man! We enjoy a Maple Syrup Cocktail and read Amazing Spider-Man #266.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How hot was the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Is Bambi (not that Bambi) hot? Are frogs hotter than toads?  And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Maple Syrup

Cocktail: Maple Leap

Ingredients

• 2 oz whiskey of choice
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
• Pinch of rosemary
• Ginger ale

Instructions

• Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
• Add whiskey to shaker
• Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
• Top with ginger ale
• Garnish with lemon or orange twist

Mocktail Maple Leap

Ingredients

• 2 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
• Pinch of rosemary
• Ginger ale

Instructions

• Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
• Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
• Top with ginger ale
• Garnish with lemon or orange twist

Comic: Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 #266, Marvel Comics, 1985

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On this episode of Who’s Editing?, Siskoid and special guest Captain Entropy tackle Who’s Who Update ’87 #5 and reinvent the DC Universe using only that comic’s entries! Superboy! The Watchmen! VIBE!!! And perhaps some of the most obscure characters yet.

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Credits:

Theme: “Révolution” by Les Sherpas.

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Episode 56 – Elvis Presley’s CHANGE OF HABIT w/guest Cindy Rogers

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Rob flies solo to discuss MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #17, starring The Incredible Hulk!

Check out images from this comic by clicking here!

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Images for TREASURYCAST #102! Leave your comments over on the podcast post by clicking here!

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