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Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Mark Baker-Wright and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 (Feb 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! The JSA discover the secrets behind Bahdnesia and the missing Bahdnesians, while the evil Pol St Germain triggers his explosive final plan! Plus, we review Jesse Quick’s costumes! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback!

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Images for JSA IN THE 90s discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 (Feb 1993)! Click each image to enlarge! Leave your comments over on the podcast post by clicking here!

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 cover by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan

Interiors by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan

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On this episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by Justin Steiner to discuss issue 7 of volume two of Wonder Woman. Join them as they examine the fallout of Diana’s battle with Ares. Will Diana survive? Will the gods finally act? 

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• Promos: 
  • Warlord Worlds  (RAD Network)
  • Fade Out 

Bringing a little to man’s world each month. 

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Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act 5, Scene 2, Part 1, Hamlet is presented with a friendly contest that’s likely a trap, but he’s ready for whatever comes next.

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with a clip from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 1980 Hamlet, starring Derek Jacobi; and the 1996 Hamlet, starring Kenneth Branagh.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh and Robin Williams; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Peter Gale and Derek Jacobi; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Mel Gibson; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Ethan Hawke; “Coming” by Goldie; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Max Davis and William Belchambers; and Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Ryan Gage and David Tennant.

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Siskoid and Ryan Daly’s coverage of Marvel Two-in-One continues with issue #30 (August 1977) by Marv Wolfman, John Buscema and Pablo Marcos, starring the Thing and Spider-Woman! It’s “Battle Atop Big Ben!”.

Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify!

Relevant images and further credits at: FW Team-Up Supplemental

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Here are the relevant images from this episode of FW Team-Up!

Highlights from Marvel Two-in-One #30, by Marv Wolfman, John Buscema and Pablo Marcos:

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Wake up, Sleepyheads! It’s the first (official) episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Join Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero as they discuss the first four issues of Sandman Mystery Theatre. See how creators Matt Wagner and Guy Davis introduced a new generation of readers to the Golden Age pulp hero Wesley Dodds, aka the Sandman! What dark and sinister dreams keep Wesley awake at night? Who is the evil kidnapper known as “The Tarantula”? And what makes Wesley’s paramour, Dian Belmont, so dang awesome?!! Also, another installment of The Sandman Slept Here’s regular feature “The Dream Sequence”. Don’t sleep on this exciting new podcast! 

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Music: “Embraceable You” by Fred Rich

Thanks for listening! Join the fight… for Justice!

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Check out these images from Sandman Mystery Theatre issues #1-4. 

Covers by Gavin Wilson. Story and Art by Matt Wagner and Guy Davis.

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ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET – BLUE DEVIL #5!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #5 from October 1984! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy alongside Dan Cassidy and Zatanna as they battle Nebiros and his horde of demons for control of Blue Devil’s trident! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast Nebiros!

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

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On this bonus episode, Rob and returning guest David Ace Gutierrez discuss the movies Rob’s Dad took him to in 1979-1984!

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Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act 5, Scene 1, Part 2, Ophelia’s funeral is interrupted by boys leaping into her grave.

Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with a clip from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 1980 Hamlet, starring Derek Jacobi; and the 1996 Hamlet, starring Kenneth Branagh.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Michael Maloney and Kenneth Branagh; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier and Basil Sydney; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Patrick Stewart; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Nathaniel Parker and Mel Gibson; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Liev Schreiber and Ethan Hawke; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Jason Wing and Alexander Fodor; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Patrick Stewart and David Tennant; and “Je l’aimais/Il est fou” by Johnny Hallyday.

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A long time ago, in a comic book rack far, far away…

During the years between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Marvel Comics kept the Star Wars magic alive—delivering bold new stories, expanding the mythology, and taking our favorite heroes and villains on unforgettable adventures.

Now, join The Irredeemable Shag, and a rotating crew of guest rebels, as we journey back to this incredible era! We begin with the comic adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back and continue through the thrilling tales leading up to Return of the Jedi!

If you’re a seasoned Star Wars veteran who knows your Shira Brie from your Hoojibs–or a brave explorer venturing into these comics for the first time—this is your hyperspace lane to classic Star Wars adventure!

Join us for Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi!

Every other month—beginning in June 2025!

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Stand Back, Boys! The Girls are Taking Over! Join Dr. Anj and Paul Kien as they talk about “The Daring and the Different” DC Special #3 – The All-Girl Issue!  Behind a fantastic Neal Adams/Nick Cardy cover, we get previously unpublished Golden Age stories of Wonder Woman and Black Canary, a Supergirl classic, a sci-fi gem, and the first appearance of Star Sapphire!  See (and hear) our fighting females do their thing!

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“Cloud Dancer ” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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And here is Paul with Jack C. Harris!

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes SeanFWP to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Hawkeye! We enjoy a tasty Guinness ice cream float and read The Avengers #174.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Sean isn’t afraid to order a sorority girl drink, drinking out of test tubes, the MCU Star Lord/Hawkeye switch, deodorant arrows, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Guinness

Cocktail: The Hawk-Guy

Ingredients (per drink):

• 1 Bottle or can of Guiness Stout
• Vanilla ice cream
• Baileys or other Irish cream
• Whipped Cream
• Chocolate syrup
• Chocolate shavings
• Nutmeg

Instructions

• In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
• Add a shot of Irish cream
• Add some chocolate syrup
• Slowly pour in Guinness
• Top with whipped cream
• Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
• Stir it up and enjoy

Non-Alcoholic version of the Hawk-Guy

• In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• Add some chocolate syrup
• Slowly pour in Milk or Root Beer or Cola
• Top with whipped cream
• Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
• Stir it up and enjoy

Comic: The Avengers #174, Marvel Comics, 1978

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Your fantastic cocktail recipe for The Hawk-Guy and Non-Alcoholic Hawk-Guy

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A P.T. boat commander. A bisexual anti-hero. Batman’s rooftop girlfriend (twice). A modern-day swashbuckler. A professional spelunker. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue evaluating Who’s Who #4’s entries based on sheer datability.

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

Listen to Episode 22 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Relevant images and further credits at: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not ep.22 Supplemental

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Dr. Anj returns to the Watchtower to discuss “Far From Home”! When the rest of the Legion of Super-Heroes are captured by the Fatal Five, Brainiac 5 and Bouncing Boy recruit Supergirl, Green Lantern and Green Arrow from the past. But one of them is destined to never return. Will this be the death of Supergirl?

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Clip credits:

Clips from Justice League Unlimited “Far From Home”, music, and theme by Kristopher Carter. Legion of Super Heroes theme by Kristopher Carter.

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Episode 47 – Luis Bunuel’s THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE w/guest Raquel Stecher

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