Τα καλύτερα Brendan Steele podcast (2024)

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Episode 134 - Superman: Secret Origin with Alex McConnell 1:33:25

15d ago1:33:25

1:33:25

It’s time to look at what just might be technically the current origin of Superman, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s Secret Origin miniseries! Alex McConnell joins Case and Jmike to look at this retro reboot of the Man of Tomorrow’s earliest adventures! Find Alex: ADMcConnell.com Overview In the latest episode of the podcast, the hosts delve into the i…

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Episode 133 - The Dark Knight Returns with Duke! 1:09:03

28d ago1:09:03

1:09:03

What is this? A podcast or an operating table? Duke is back to join Case and Jmike into the legendary book, The Dark Knight Returns… from the perspective of Superman fans. Meeting summary: ● In the recent Podcast Recording meeting titled "The Dark Knight Returns," the hosts engaged in a comprehensive discussion about the iconic comic "The Dark Knig…

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Episode #12 Dan Moroney: From the Backyard to Bravado 59:41

1M ago59:41

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In this conversation, Nick Castiglia interviews Dan Moroney, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and owner of Bravado BJJ. They discuss Dan's journey in Jiu-Jitsu, including his early days in Montreal, the founding of Grappling Arts Academy, and the eventual opening of Bravado BJJ. They also touch on Dan's affiliation with Royler Gracie and the impo…

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Episode 132 - Irredeemable with Jesse Fresco 1:25:30

1M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

How much pressure would it take for the Man of Steel to break? Jesse Fresco joins Case and Jmike to look at a series that asked that question: Irredeemable, written by Mark Waid, drawn by Peter Krause and Diego Barreto.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode #11 Jesse Topp: How Martial Arts Saved My Life 53:12

2M ago53:12

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In this conversation, Nick Castiglia and Jesse Topp discuss Jesse's journey in martial arts and how it saved his life. They also delve into the importance of running a martial arts school as a business and the steps to securing financing and investing in real estate. Jesse shares valuable insights on building a team, establishing a network, and fin…

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Episode #10 Dana Dickeson: Creating a Community and Living the Dream 54:07

2M ago54:07

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Dana Dickeson shares his journey in martial arts, from his childhood fascination with action movies to his introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as a police officer. He recounts his experiences in MMA and the challenges of running a BJJ school in a small area. Dana eventually opens his own gym, Absolute BJJ, and discusses the growth of BJJ in h…

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Episode 131 - My Adventures with Superman Season 2 with Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions 2:22:30

2M ago2:22:30

2:22:30

With the second season of My Adventures with Superman concluded, Case and Jmike are once again joined by Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions to reflect on it.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 130 - Unbreakable with Sophia Ricciardi 59:57

3M ago59:57

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What if you had never been hurt? Never been sick? Would you be hero? Sophia Ricciardi joins Case and Jmike for some analysis of this stealth superhero movie. And make sure you check out the other side of this crossover by checking out Case's appearance on MovieStruck talking about the movie beat by beat: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/m…

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Episode #9 Brent Fryia: The Evolution of Steel City MMA 52:48

3M ago52:48

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Brent Fryia shares his origin story of becoming a gym owner and MMA fighter. He started as a wrestler and had a successful career in university wrestling. After teaching for a while, he saw an ad for an MMA class and joined, eventually turning pro and moving to Asia to compete. When he returned, he found out that the gym he trained at had a falling…

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Episode 129 - Calling Superman (The Board Game!) with Keith Lehtinen 27:41

3M ago27:41

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Did you know that Superman had a board game in the 50s? If Ebay didn’t exist, we wouldn’t have either! Keith Lehtinen joins Case and Jmike for some commentary and game highlights on this relic from a simpler time.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode #8 Milena Hrebacka: Mastering Brand Identity 53:16

3M ago53:16

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Summary Milena Hrebacka, founder of New Breed Design, discusses the importance of branding and marketing for martial arts schools. She emphasizes the need for a strong brand that reflects the gym's values and resonates with its target demographic. Milena highlights the impact of a well-designed logo and consistent branding across all touchpoints, i…

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Episode 128 - Tommy Oliver: The Superman of Power Rangers with Nic Woolfe 1:22:52

3M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Not all superheroes wear capes. Some are teenagers with attitude! Nic Woolfe is back to chat about arguably the greatest Power Ranger of them all, Tommy Oliver!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode #7 Brendan Rice: Harnessing the Power of Data 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Summary Brendan Rice, CEO of Wodify, discusses the benefits of using Wodify for gym owners and how the software has expanded from serving CrossFit gyms to martial arts schools. He emphasizes the importance of engagement and how tracking attendance and providing additional resources can significantly improve retention rates. Rice also highlights the…

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Episode 127 - The Famous Studios Superman Shorts with Anthony Desiato 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

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The back half of the classic Superman shorts suffered from a drop in budget and a restructuring of the studio working on it. To look at these lesser cousins to the stellar Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons, Anthony Desiato (Digging For Kryptonite podcast) joins Case and Jmike for a conversation on the less notable but still... Famous... Superman …

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Episode #6 Matt Kwan: Taking Risks and Going All In 1:04:49

4M ago1:04:49

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Summary Matt Kwan, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, shares his journey from being a chef to opening his own Jiu Jitsu school. He talks about his passion for teaching and his desire to make a living off of Jiu Jitsu. Matt emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and taking risks to pursue one's dreams. He also discusses the challenges he f…

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Episode #5 Matt Becker: Setting Expectations and Preventing Legal Risks 49:01

5M ago49:01

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Summary: Matthew Becker, practicing attorney and owner of Gym Lawyers, provides legal consulting for gym owners. He emphasizes the importance of keeping gym owners and their members safe through proper business practices. Matthew discusses the difference between legal consulting and representation, and how he helps gym owners with education, contra…

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Episode 126 - The Fleischer Superman Shorts with Brendan and Nick Connors 1:23:38

5M ago1:23:38

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For many, the Fleischer Studios produced Superman Animated Shorts are the classic depiction of the Man of Steel and it's about time we talked about them. For this conversation, Case and Jmike are joined by Brendan and Nick Connors from the City of Supers podcast.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 125 - Superhero as Product with Birk O'Halloran from Iconic Wines 48:37

5M ago48:37

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Going back to the earliest days of the medium, superheroes have been used to sell you stuff. For a conversation about the commerce of superheroes, Case and Jmike are joined by Birk O'Halloran from pop art themed wine brand Iconic Wines.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode # 4 Meighen Hodgen: From Humble Beginnings to Accomplished School Owner 48:42

5M ago48:42

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In this episode, Nick Castiglia interviews Megan Hodgen from Diamond MMA and Fitness. Megan shares her inspirational journey of starting her gym at a young age and overcoming challenges. The conversation covers topics such as the initial offerings of Diamond MMA, moving to a new location, success in personal fitness training, maximizing space and o…

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Episode 124 - Evil Supermen! with Dylan J. Schlender 1:17:52

6M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

The archetype of Superman is a compelling one, even when flipped from good to evil. For a conversation on villainous spins on the Man of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Dylan J. Schlender from The Reels of Justice podcast!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 123 - Superman: The Dominus Effect with Grant Richter 1:23:45

6M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

In the wake of the, at the time, unpopular “Electric Blue” era of Superman, we were presented four EXTREMELY classic takes on Superman. From the Truth, Justice, and Hope podcast, Grant Richter joins Case and Jmike to talk about “The Dominus Effect”.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode # 3 Steven Poulin: Building Submission Academy 58:16

6M ago58:16

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Summary Steve Poulin shares the story of how he started the Submission Academy and grew it into a successful martial arts gym. He discusses the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Steve also talks about the transition from a hobby to a business, the importance of building a strong te…

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Episode # 2 Omar Kadi: To Glory Martial Arts Center and Beyond 49:16

7M ago49:16

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Summary In this episode, Omar Kadi shares his journey from working in sales to becoming a successful martial arts school owner. He talks about his background growing up in New York and his experience working in various industries. Omar discusses the challenges he faced, including losing his job and supporting his family during difficult times. He a…

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Episode 122 - Watchmen with Doug Lief 1:29:51

7M ago1:29:51

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Who watches the Watchmen? We do! Case and Jmike, along with Doug Lief do! They’re here to talk about the comic and it’s various adaptations and spin offs. Find Doug’s show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgium-arcanum/id1647660534Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode #1 Brendan Kalijundic: The Making of Kalsamrit 44:32

7M ago44:32

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In this podcast episode, Nick Castiglia interviews Brendan Kalijundic, a successful gym owner and one of the first clients of Legacy Martial Arts Consulting. Brendan shares his journey of starting his first gym and the humble beginnings of Cal Samara. He discusses the changes and improvements he made to his school, including rebranding, increasing …

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Episode 121 - Man of Steel with Jesse Fresco 2:05:34

8M ago2:05:34

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Jesse Fresco joins Case and Jmike to look at Superman's last solo film! Check out Jesse's work over at Jaguar Sharks! https://open.spotify.com/show/0z0fwhI0yEttCleRWxpAOgΑπό τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 120 - Superman IV: The Quest for Peace with DJ Nik 1:26:51

9M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

"What a brilliant future we could have. And there will be peace – there will be peace when the people of this world want it so badly that their governments will have no choice but to give it to them. I just wish you could all see the Earth the way that I see it. Because when you really look at it, it's just one world." DJ Nik from the Happiness in …

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Episode 119 - The Optimal Optimus 1:58:28

9M ago1:58:28

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Some Men of Steel are actually MONKEY! Case and Jmike are joined by Derek Van Dyke to talk about what is undoubtedly the "Optimal Optimus" (as well as "Code of Hero" because we are not monsters). Transcript (Subject to error) 00:00 Case Aiken Season one has a couple, like, events that feel like this should be the season finale. Like the floating is…

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Episode 118 - My Adventures with Superman with Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions 2:47:23

10M ago2:47:23

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It's exciting to reinvent a character as classic as Superman for a new generation while remaining true to his core. Case and Jmike are joined by Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions to gush about the first season of "My Adventures with Superman".Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 117 - Hitman #34 "Of Thee I Sing" with Jala-chan 58:29

11M ago58:29

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We're visited from Jala-chan's place by Jala-chan herself and she brought goodies! In this case, she's paying off a vow to spread the word of Hitman issue 34, a famed emotional exchange between Superman and a fan (who happens to be an assassin). Find Jala-chan at her place!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 116 - Reflected Glory with Kieth Lehtinen and Special Guest Paul Kupperberg 1:27:38

11M ago1:27:38

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Case has raved about the 90s anthology "Superheroes" a lot on this show and it's finally time to talk about one of the most memorable. In this case, Case got to even chat with the author! Case and Jmike are joined by Keith Lehtinen for a conversation about Reflected Glory with an interview with comics legend, Paul Kupperberg!…

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Episode 115 - Superboy's Legion with Jim Fetters 1:19:52

1y ago1:19:52

1:19:52

We’re going BACK to the FUTURE! Jim Fetters joins Jmike and Case for a look at Alan Davis and Mark Farmer’s 30th Century followup to JLA: The Nail, Superboy’s Legion!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Bonus Episode - The Snyder Cut Crossover: Omnibus Edition 3:45:00

1+ y ago3:45:00

3:45:00

Back in the day, Case and Jmike teamed up with a bunch of other podcasters to do a 4 part review of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Collected here is all 4 parts!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 114 - Pop Quiz 8! 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

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We’re back with another Pop Quiz as Jmike tries to pick Case’s brain for one last pre-Baby Brain time!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 113 - Superman (Vol 1) #149: The Death of Superman with Alan Kistler 1:15:49

1+ y ago1:15:49

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Let's wrap up our discussion of the Death of Superman with a look back on the classic "Imaginary Story" that asked how the writer who co-created Superman would have killed the Man of Steel. Case and Jmike are joined by comics historian Alan Kistler for a conversation about the Silver Age tale.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 112 - The Villain with Geoff Moonen 1:18:24

1+ y ago1:18:24

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Back in the day (we won’t say how far back), Case was a playwright with a fledgling theater company called JustASK Productions and he would write plays about nerd stuff. Here’s a monologue he did about the death of Superman, as read by Geoff Moonen, with a discussion about the New York Theatre Scene of the Aughts. BONUS: Stay tuned for the WORST DR…

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Episode 111 - The Death and Return of Superman (Video Game) with Matt Storm and Geoff Moonen 1:26:11

1+ y ago1:26:11

1:26:11

We’re doing a CROSSOVER with “‘Fun’ and Games with Matt and Geoff” because we’re talking about the 16-bit Death and Return of Superman beat ‘em up, baby!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 110 - The Reign of the Supermen (Animated) with JD Martin 1:17:27

1+ y ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Superman is dead! Yet four beings claiming to be Superman have risen to take his place! JD Martin is back to talk with Case and Jmike about the 2019 animated adaptation to the classic tale!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 109 - The Return of Superman with Zach Herring 2:06:50

2y ago2:06:50

2:06:50

Each of the pretenders left an impression, but none could truly live up to the real deal. Zach Herring joins us again to conclude the comic storyline of Superman’s journey back to the land of the living.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 108 - The Reign of the Supermen (Comic) with Zach Herring 2:37:52

2y ago2:37:52

2:37:52

Superman defined the modern superhero, but his death and subsequent impersonation by 4 pretenders opened the doors for him to be reassessed through a lens of a redefined modernity. Zach Herring returns to discuss the uncertain time of the Reign of the Supermen!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 107 - World Without Superman with Keith Lehtinen 2:23:56

2y ago2:23:56

2:23:56

It's easy to focus on big stories like the final stand of a great hero, but it's also important to tell the tale of those that are left behind to pick up the pieces! From the "We Have Issues" podcast (not to mention our new sibling show, "Jukebox Vertigo"!), we are joined by Keith Lehtinen to discuss the "Funeral For A Friend" arc that followed the…

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Episode 106 - The Death of Superman (Movie) with Duke 1:24:16

2y ago1:24:16

1:24:16

There have been many attempts to bring the infamous battle between Superman and Doomsday to other formats, but the 2018 animated adaptation is the one to finally nail it! Duke joins us for a conversation about this brutal rendition.Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 105 - The Death of Superman (Comic) with Kieran Bennett 1:56:19

2y ago1:56:19

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For half of a century, Superman was an implacable force for good who overcame every foe, but his confrontation with the force of destruction known as Doomsday ended with mutual destruction. From The Inks and Issues podcast, Kieran Bennett joins Case and Jmike for a look back on the battle that tempered the Man of Steel!…

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Episode 104 - Squadron Supreme (1985) with Nic Woolfe 2:25:18

2y ago2:25:18

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What happens when the powerful decide to stop upholding the status quo and try to make the world a better place? Nic Woolfe joins Case and Jmike for the 1985 epic featuring Marvel’s answer to the Justice League by Mark Gruenwald!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 103 - A Unified Theory of Superman's Powers with Ben Tippett and Ryan Haupt 1:21:23

2y ago1:21:23

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Before he was Squirrel Girl’s physics professor, Ben Tippett hypothesized an explanation for Superman’s powers and Case and Jmike want to to talk about it with him! Ben Tippett is on to talk about his paper and he has past guest and host of the “Science… Sort of… podcast”, Ryan Haupt, with him to translate!…

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Episode 102 - Black Adam: A History Lesson with Hans Martin Jr. and Steven Angulo 1:15:30

2y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Who is the ancient champion who wields the Power of Shazam? Case and Jmike are joined by Hans Martin Jr. and Steven Angulo to discuss the history of Black Adam. Check out next week’s episode of The Real Movie Critic Vs. The CineGuy, where Case and Jmike join Hans and Steven to review the new film, Black Adam.…

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Episode 101 - All Star Superman (Part 3 - The Movie) with Duke and JD Martin 1:33:28

2y ago1:33:28

1:33:28

No conversation about All Star Superman would be complete without the two guests who are tied for most number of appearances on this show! So, to round out the 100th episode spectacular, Case and Jmike are joined by Duke and JD Martin to talk about The Animated Adaptation of All Star Superman!Από τον The Men of Steel

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Episode 100 - All Star Superman (Part 2 - Issues 7-12) with June Munford and Alan Kistler 2:02:59

2y ago2:02:59

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It’s the 100th episode, baby! So we’re covering All Star Superman, widely considered one of the best Superman stories of all time. Well, we want to do it right, so, for the second part of our three part retrospective, we're joined by June Munford and Alan Kistler for an in depth look at the back half of the series.…

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Episode 99 - All Star Superman (Part 1 - Issues 1-6) with Alan Kistler and June Munford 2:08:38

2y ago2:08:38

2:08:38

It's hard to believe that the podcast has been going for four years and we're only now getting to All Star Superman, widely considered one of the best Superman stories of all time. Well, we want to do it right, so for the first part we're joined by June Munford and Alan Kistler for an in depth look at the first six issues.…

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Episode 98 - Superman: Doomsday with Ryan Luis Rodriguez 54:16

2y ago54:16

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We’re joined by Ryan Luis Rodriguez to talk about DC’s first attempt at adapting the Death of Superman into an animated feature, Superman: Doomsday.Από τον The Men of Steel

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