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DC SpecialCast #19 – The Untold Origin of the Justice Society of America

July 05, 2026 | 2 comments

This month, the Irredeemable Shag FINALLY agreed to be on DC SpecialCast! Paul and Shag discuss the first super team – the Justice Society of America!  Thrill to the first telling of how the team got together, as told in DC Special #29 from 1977!

And we have the next installment of The Monthly Planet, as Paul and Shawn dissect the Daily Planet house ads from the Bicentennial year of July 1976!

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DC SpecialCast #19 - Gallery

July 05, 2026 | 0 comments

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M*A*S*HCast 191 - Dreams

July 04, 2026 | 6 comments

Season 8, Episode 22: Dreams

Special Guest Star: Maddie W

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Cheers Cast 10.01: Baby Balk

July 02, 2026 | 3 comments

CHEERS Season 10, episode 1: “Baby Balk”

Hosted by Ryan Daly with special guest Vicki DeCuypere.

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Additional music: “Misty” by Johnny Mathis

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Fade Out - Elizabeth Taylor

June 28, 2026 | 7 comments

Episode 61 – Elizabeth Taylor’s THE FLINTSTONES w/guest Sara Century

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M*A*S*HCast 190 - Goodbye, Cruel World

June 27, 2026 | 10 comments

Season 8, Episode 21: Goodbye, Cruel World

Special Guest Star: MJ

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Peace Bound and Down - Wonder Woman Vol. 2, Issue 19

June 26, 2026 | 11 comments

On this episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by Billy D, host of Magazines and Monsters and many other shows, to discuss Wonder Woman Vol. 2, Issue 19! It’s finally time for Diana to face off with her nemesis, Circe! Can Diana survive? Is Julia a secret bada$$? And what happened to Mindi Meyer?  

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Bringing a little peace to man’s world each month. 

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Batman Knightcast 53: Detective Comics #553 and Batman & Robin Year One #8

June 25, 2026 | 5 comments

Before you see the new SUPERGIRL movie, tune in to the latest episode of Batman Knightcast! It doesn’t have anything to do with Supergirl, but you should listen to it anyway. Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly discuss the second part of the Black Mask saga in Detective Comics #553, and then the continuing adventures of the Dynamic Duo in Batman & Robin Year One #8.

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Batman Knightcast 53 Image Gallery

June 25, 2026 | 0 comments

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

“The False Face Society of Gotham” from Detective Comics #553 written by Doug Moench with art by Klaus Janson.

Batman & Robin Year One #8: “Chapter Eight” written by Mark Waid with art by Chris Samnee.

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Fantastic Pour Episode 20 - Blue Beetle and Banana Daquiri

June 24, 2026 | 11 comments

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Doug Adamson to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Blue Beetle, blend up a blue banana daquiri cocktail and mocktail, and read Blue Beetle #10.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss Castles in your neighborhood;  Why Doug likes the Dolphins; The Chronos sandwich; Why is that green?! and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Banana Daquiri

Cocktail: The Blue Banana

Blue Beast Syrup recipe

  • Add 2 cups water to pot and heat on low
  • Stir in 1 cup sugar
  • Squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange into pot and stir
  • Remove from heat and let cool
  • Add 3 drops of blue food coloring and stir
  • Place in container or cup and set aside


MOCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup Coconut Milk/Cream of Coconut
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz. Blue Beetle syrup*
  • 1 cup Ice
  • Whipped Cream and maraschino cherry

Instructions (per drink)

  • Add the banana, pineapple, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and Blue Beetle syrup into a high-speed blender
  • Add the ice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a hurricane or tall glass
  • Garnish with whipped cream, a pineapple wedge, banana slice, or maraschino cherry

 

COCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 2 oz. White Rum or Coconut Rum
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup Coconut Milk/Cream of Coconut
  • ½ cup Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz. Blue Beetle syrup*
  • 1 cup Ice
  • Whipped Cream and maraschino cherry

Instructions (per drink)

  • Add the rum, banana, pineapple, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and Blue Beetle syrup into a high-speed blender
  • Add the ice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a hurricane or tall glass
  • Garnish with whipped cream, a pineapple wedge, banana slice, or maraschino cherry

 

Comic: Blue Beetle vol.1 #10, DC Comics, 1986

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Fantastic Pour Episode 20 - Gallery

June 24, 2026 | 0 comments

Your fantastic recipes for Blue Banana Cocktail and Mocktail

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oHOTmu or NOT Ep.113: Toad to Triton

June 23, 2026 | 8 comments

A hopping mad mutant. A 23rd-century criminal. A tall mutant. A pasty villain. A water-breathing Inhuman. 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 113 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.113 Supplemental

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oHOTmu or NOT Ep.113 Supplemental

June 23, 2026 | 0 comments

Here are the relevant images from this episode of oHOTmu or NOT?

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JSA in the 90s – Justice Society of America #4 (July 1991)

June 21, 2026 | 15 comments

We continue our coverage of the 1991 JSA mini-series! J David Weter and The Irredeemable Shag discuss JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #4 (July 1991) by Len Strazewski, Tom Artis & Frank McLaughlin! Hawkman investigates an archeological dig, but is interrupted when the constellation of Andromeda attacks! Plus, we celebrate beloved comic book creators whose lives and careers were cut tragically short. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback!

 

 

 

 

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JSA in the 90s – Justice Society of America #4 (July 1991) Gallery

June 21, 2026 | 0 comments

Images for JSA IN THE 90s discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #4 (July 1991)! Click each image to enlarge! Leave your comments over on the podcast post by clicking here!

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #4 (July 1991) cover by Tom Lyle

Interiors by Len Strazewski, Tom Artis & Frank McLaughlin

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M*A*S*HCast 189 - Lend A Hand

June 20, 2026 | 10 comments

Season 8, Episode 20: Lend A Hand

Special Guest Star: James Kabrhel

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TreasuryCast 105 - Supergirl

June 19, 2026 | 17 comments

Rob welcomes back Dr. Anj to discuss his picks for a perfect Supergirl treasury edition!

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TreasuryCast 105 - Supergirl - Gallery

June 19, 2026 | 0 comments

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Once Upon A Geek - Building the Outback Team: Uncanny X-Men #213-219 plus Annuals (1986-87)

June 14, 2026 | 14 comments

ONCE UPON A MUTANT – BUILDING THE OUTBACK TEAM: NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, X-MEN ANNUAL #10, and UNCANNY X-MEN #213-219 (1986-87)

Jason R. Lady and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy celebrating a pivotal era of classic UNCANNY X-MEN as Chris Claremont turns the team’s status quo upside down and assembles a new team that will become the legendary Outback X-Men! The journey begins with Psylocke’s introduction to the mutant universe in NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, followed by Longshot’s first encounter with the X-Men in X-MEN ANNUAL #10. From there, Psylocke earns her place on the team in UNCANNY X-MEN #213, while Dazzler joins the ranks in #214. Then, in UNCANNY X-MEN #217-218, these new additions begin to come together as a true team. Finally, Havok makes his long-awaited return to the X-Men in UNCANNY X-MEN #219. Featuring stories by Chris Claremont and stunning artwork from Alan Davis, Art Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Butch Guice, and Marc Silvestri!

  • 00:00:25 – Introductions   
  • 00:08:20 – Guest’s origin with the X-Men
  • 00:20:35 – Guest’s favorite X-Men eras and characters
  • 00:31:50 – New Mutants Annual #2 discussion
  • 01:00:55 – X-Men Annual #10 discussion
  • 01:19:15 – Uncanny X-Men #213 & 214 discussion
  • 02:00:50 – Uncanny X-Men #217 & 218 discussion
  • 03:01:25 – Uncanny X-Men #219 discussion
  • 03:11:50 – Sign off   

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M*A*S*HCast 188 - Morale Victory

June 13, 2026 | 16 comments

Season 8, Episode 19: Morale Victory

Special Guest Star: Kellan

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