The biggest development in streaming apps is here! Jon and Steven discuss how Netflix paved the way for Disney to eclipse them, what classic and obscure series they’re rediscovering, and LOTS of Mandalorian talk. Plus, that Jeff Goldblum show is exactly what you think it is. [EP149]

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The definitive “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” documentary is out on digital! Jon and Steven discuss the cult series inside a cult franchise, how it was overlooked for decades until streaming took over, and why it’s the “New Mutants” of Star Trek. Plus, the onslaught of great X-Men figures, counting […]

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Hasbro announces a full line of X-Men from the groundbreaking alternate reality! Jon and Steven discuss why the 90’s is still so prevalent for Marvel’s mutants, even while Jonathan Hickman is reinventing the franchise. Plus, action figures are like board games, Spider-Verse and Ant-Man return for sequels and snow on […]

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Can you like both “Goodfella” and “Guardians of the Galaxy”? Jon, Steven and Kevin Ryan discuss classic filmmakers Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola commenting on the sea change of cinema and how much weight their voice carries. Plus, a deep dissection of the final “Star Wars: the Rise of […]

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A new Catwoman, a new Riddler and a Penguin drops out in Matt Reeves’ new movie. Jon and Steven discuss if the franchise has broken the multiple villain curse, what this new film may owe to Ben Affleck’s aborted version and why the Joker won’t show up. Plus, the death […]

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It’s Crisis on Multiple Series! Jon and Steven discuss the stunt castings, the legacy of DC on television and whether interconnected continuity keeps away a new audience as it caters to existing fans. Also, quitting paper monthly comics, when hardcover graphic novels are worth it, and why it’s hard to […]

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Is it the greatest movie of the year or the greatest episode of “Gotham?” Jon, Steven and Kevin Ryan discuss the self-contained universe, the real-life mental illness it confronts, the debt the movie owes not only to Martin Scorcese but Heath Ledger and if there’s anyone to root for in […]

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Live with Art Balthazar! Jon and Steven appear at the Blue Box Cafe to discuss George Lucas’ comments on Disney’s “Star Wars” movies with Elliott Serrano. Then legendary DC cartoonist Art Balthazar gets involved and keeps everyone on stage for his podcast, A Famous Cartoonist Says Things with his co […]

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Batman is 80! Jon, Steven and Lisa Brown discuss where Bruce Wayne is now. Can Tom King leave lasting change on the character? Where is the line between intense and two-dimensional? Blue or black? Plus, does Batman need a secret identity?

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James Gunn announces over 20 cast members of his soft reboot. Who’s coming back form the first film? Who’s coming back from Guardians of the Galaxy? Who will get killed? Plus, how much we drank before recording.

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