Matt Spectro Thru The Multiverse

Its new episode day! This time we're joined by first time guest Nick, co-host of the podcast Can We Please Talk!! We talk Jack Kirbys creation Mr Miracle as we go back to 2017 for the Justice League Action episode "It'll Take A Miracle" The only superhero that was also and escape artist who was part of Kirbys 4th world universe!!  We have a lot of fun as we talk the history of Mr Miracle, how the Justice League cartoon snuck under the radar, the comic artist who influenced Scott Free and the greatness of Jack Kirby!  All thius and more as we talk the worlds greatest escape artist.... in cartoon form!!

Its time for another new episode!! The guest from my most popular episode ever Jamie returns!!! We dig into the more recent as we discuss 2024 Creature Commandos episode "The Collywobbles" Its the kickoff of James Gunn's DCU with this animated series. Not only are we reviewing the cartoon, but we take a deep dive into the history of the DC cinematic universe. We worked and what didn't work and does it have a bright future. We touch on such topics of is this just the Suicide Squad, Gunns's sense of humor. the best episode of the show, Superman film and Jamies love of Weasel1 All this and more as we talk everyone's favorite monster superheroes', in cartoon form!!!

It's been a while but we're back with a new episode!! Its a Christmas in January as we finally release the Christmasverse episode!!! My pal Antoine joins us again as we talk Moon Knight! We go back to 2016 for Ultimate Spider episode "The Moon Knight Before Christmas" We are a bit all over the map as we talk everything from Moon Knights history to Christmas itself to comic book adaptations and more!!! So don't take down your stockings yet, put the chestnuts back on the open fire and  join us for some Yuletide fun!!!

HO HO HO Happy Holidays everyone!! Its that time of year again as the Multiverse celebrates Christmas!! We got two guests in our stocking as my pals Ray and Julian join us to Deck the Halls with everyones favorite cat Garfield!!! We go back to 1987 for A Garfield Christmas!! Possibly the most controversial episode as my two guests passionately debate the merit and of appeal of Garfield!!! Join us as we talk such topics as Garfields love for lasagna,claymation, wrestling voice acting,the massive success of the Garfield empire and is this sad and or happy?!? So lets jingle some bells and unwrap gifts....in cartoon form

Prepare to be scared as it's the Multiverse's official Halloween episode!!!! Last time he was here my pal Ray celebrated Christmas, so he's back for another holiday!!! We are trick or treating with the Ghostbusters as we go back to 1986 for the episode, "When Halloween was Forever!" We talk everything from the holiday itself, to the voice talents of the show, the odd designs of the animated Ghostbusters, to is Janine too "slutty" and we even get sidetracked oddly talking about Terrifier! All this and more as we aren't 'fraid of no ghosts…even in cartoon form!!!!

Its that spooky time of year again when the Multiverse celebrates Halloween!! This week first time guest John joins the show as we chat Batman and werewolves!!!  We go back to 1992 for BTAS episode "Moon of the Wolf" Based on the comic story written by the late great Len Wein! We discuss such topics as various werewolf films, the impact of Batman the animated series.the baffling plan of our villain, Batmans refusal to believe in Werewolves and the phrase "Tuesday episode" all this and more as we kick off Trick or treating.......in cartoon form!

On this week episode the focus is on perhaps the hottest hero in the world, the Merc with a Mouth Deadpool!!! The King of the  Dad Style Scotty Slade returns to the Multiverse as we go back to 2013 episode of Ultimate Spiderman "Ultimate Deadpool" We talk such topics as the history of Deadpool and possible controversy of creator credit, his first real appearance in animation, the film series and a couple of Predator references!! All this and more as we break the 4th wall.....in cartoon form!!!

Its finally here the Multiverse 3 year anniversary episode!!! The guest from my most downloaded episode of all time  Jamie Jamitkowski  joins Matt as we're talking the Dark Knights sidekick...the Boy Wonder Robin/Nightwing/Dick Grayson!!We travel back to 1998 episode of Batman the New Adventures "Old Wounds"The original teen hero and his long history are the talk of the town! We discuss such subjects as the favorite Nightwing stories over the years, is he the best Robin,the dumb idea to kill him off, and the scandalous time he was in bed with Starfire! All this and more as we celebrate 3 years of podcasting and the other half of the Dynamic Duo.....in cartoon form!!

I've got an exciting new episode as my guests from my most popular episodes from 2022 and 2023 return!!! Keith and Michael return as we go back to 1989 for the Nintendo-based cartoon Legend of Zelda episode "The Ringer!"  One of the most popular video games of all time got its own cartoon as a part of the Super Mario Bros Supershow!! We talk such topics as the history of the Zelda games, games that didn't make the cartoon cut, the addition of a character, and the creepy aspect of Link! All this and more as we take a journey to the Kingdom of Hyrule….in cartoon form!

Welcome back everyone as we've got a brand new episode!! This week we're joined by first time guest Emily as we revisit her childhood for Teen Titans!! We go back to the 2003 Raven featured episode "Nevermore" Join us for topics such as the history and popularity over the years of the original teen sidekicks!! Emily loves physical media and argues this cartoon is far superior to Teen Titans GO! We touched on such topics of the greatness of the voice cast, Emilys favorite episodes, little Marvel/Dc trivia and Emily has never seen Game of Thrones!! All this and more as we discuss the greatest teenage superheroes...... in cartoon form!!!

Its another new episode as we start counting down to our special 3 year anniversary episode!!! My pal Francis joins us once again as we go back the 1980 episode of Thundar the Barbarian "Secret of the Black Pearl"! One of the most unique cartoons and our mutual childhood favorite! Join us for such talking points as the multiple artists from the comic book industry who contributed to the show, Oooklas name coming from the simplest of places, Frannys love for the Peculiar Purple Pieman,the over all greatest of this cartoon and Laverne and Shirley!! All this as a run away comet hurtles between the earth and the moon...in cartoon form!

I know we've been gone for a while,but we are back with a brand new episode!! Once a year my wife Jaime visits the pod as we talk about her favorite childhood music group the New Kids on the Block!! Believe or not they had a cartoon! We go back to 1990 for the episode "The New Kids on the Old Block" Join us for this strange low effort  cartoon which pretty much sums up this decade. They didnt even get the group to lend their own voices. Thanks for coming back with us as we get The Right Stuff.....in cartoon form!!

It's time for a new episode as we talk Marvel's first family, the Fantastic Four!!! My pal Robbie Sherman comes back to the Multiverse as we go back to 2006 Fantastc Four World's Greatest Heroes episode "Doomsday"!! The often overlooked and 4th FF cartoon!! This episode, Reed is accused of deliberately exposing the group to the cosmic rays. Join us for such topics as the creation of the FF, Matt's limited knowledge to apparently famous anime, the different style of animation and Johnny Storm's super cool jacket!! All this and more as we visit the World's Greatest Comic Magazine....in cartoon form!!!

This week we've got a new episode this week as the first time we jumped into the animated  world of Star Wars!!! We go back to the 80s for the somewhat over looked Ewoks cartoon!  These furry little fellas from Return of the Jedi got their own cartoon and toy line!! My old pal Mike joins the podcast for the first time we go back to 1986 for the Ewoks episode "Battle for the Sunstar" Sit down with us as we discuss such topics as the controversy of the Ewoks addition to Jedi. the terrible theme songs, should they have removed the yub,yub song and Ewoks blinking!! So join us as we take on the Empire....in cartoon form!

The long absence of the Multiverse is over!!! I return with a big episode with not 1, not 2 but 3 guests!!! I'm joined by Dave, Francis and Jordan as we brave being under the weather to talk Superfriends "The Secret Origin of the Superfriends." The Legion of Doom travel through time to alter history and erase Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern! Join us for such topics as the greatness of the LOD, Dave's opinion of the look of GLs ring, there's no ugly amazons and Superfriends trivia! All this and more as we alter the timeline…in cartoon form!

It's the Multiverse's official Christmas episode as I'm joined by Jamie Jamitkowski to watch "Merry Little Batman" - the first original DC project for Amazon Prime! Damian Wayne is Home Alone in this Christmas superhero adventure! Join us for Holiday festivities as we discuss such topics as who is the target audience for this, the Batman voice, old guys in Hawaiian shirts, who is the real expert on the caped crusader and cocoa!  All this and more as we open presents with the Dynamic Duo…in cartoon form!

It's a new episode here at the Multiverse as we kick off the Holiday Season!!! My buddy Ray joins me as we discuss one of his favorite childhood memories in Mickey's Christmas Carol - the first Mickey theatrical release in 30 years! It's a re-telling of the Dickens classic tale of Scrooge. Join us for topics like the legendary voice cast of Disney, Scrooge McDuck carrying the cartoon, Siskel and Ebert, Minnie Mouse not speaking and Batman trivia?!? All this and more as we celebrate Christmas time with Mickey, Goofy, Donald and the whole gang and hang up the cartoon stockings!!!

Its another exciting episode as this week im joined for the first time by Cade from the Cartoon Commotion Show as we travel back to 1979 for the Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Show episode "The Terrible 5+1" !!! Its a first on the Multiverse as i sit down with an individual who also host a show on animation! We'll find out if too cartoon heads are better than one!!!We talk everyones favorite stretching hero Plastic Man as he squares off with his entire rogues gallery in this whacky episode! Join us for such topics as Plas long history in comics, DC forgetting they own the charecter, Plastic Mans connection to Tarzan,recycled animation and music and Cades many impressions!! All this and more as we stretch the truth....in cartoon form!

It's another exciting new episode as we're talking the 2nd oldest cartoon we've ever discussed with everyone's favorite flying rodent! My pal Jose stopped by the Multiverse for his first time as we go back to the 1947 Mighty Mouse cartoon, "Fight to the Finish!" Witness Mighty Mouse battle his arch nemesis Oil Can Harry for the love of Pearl Pureheart!! Such topics come up like Mighty Mouse's secret identity, a whole lotta singing, what courting apparently was like back then, the glory days of violent cartoons and Jose learns there's a Lord of the Rings cartoon!!! All this and more as we have a Fight to the Finish…in cartoon form!

Better late than never, it's the Multiverse's official Halloween episode!!! We sit down with Julian Starr as we go back to 1995 for the scary episode of Rocko's Modern Life, "Sugar Frosted Frights!" Not only celebrating Halloween and Julian's childhood, we get a bit philosophical about going back to a special time in everyone's life and escapism.  Join us for such topics as not knowing what a wallaby is, censorship and Rocko's bizarre job choice, wrestling comic book trivia, Mr. Lawrence and The Spongebob connection!! All this and more as we have a spoooky good time…in cartoon form!

It's time for another new episode of Halloween fun!! This week, I'm joined by the winner of the Matt Spectro anniversary giveaway, the host of podcast "What's Shakin with Shaner"…Shaner!!! Join us for scary fun as we go back to 2016 for the direct to DVD film Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell. Old Jade Jaws teams with the Howling Commandos and Dr. Strange to battle Nightmare on All Hallows Eve!!  We discuss such topics as Halloween trivia, continuity of the Marvel animated universe, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, Nightmare's character design, and are modern kids afraid of minotaurs?!? All this and more as the Hulk deals with monsters and mayhem…in cartoon form!

The tricks and treats continues with a brand new episode on everyone's favorite super-strengthed zombie Solomon Grundy!!! I'm joined by my nephew James as we travel back to 2005 for the halloween episode of The Batman, "Grundy Night!" We take a scary journey into the less-talked-about Batman cartoon with a special Halloween spectacular!! We tackle such spooky subjects as the history and longevity of Solomon Grundy, cheap Halloween costumes, our favorite horror franchises, and a possible Iron Maiden reference!!! All this and more as we the dead come back to life... in cartoon form!

It's Halloween season and I'm treating you with a new episode!!! Here at the Multiverse, I do a month long celebration of  Halloween and kicking it off early! I'm joined by Comics Bi Dylan as we get our ghosts on for the 2002 Halloween episode of the Fairly OddParents "Scary GodParents!" Join in for spooky fun as we talk such topics as... is it ridiculous 2 grown men are discussing Nickelodeon cartoons, the multitude of celebrities who have lent their voice to Fairly Oddparents, when did female halloween costumes become so provocative, how Timmy got his name and pumpkin puns!!! All this and more as Dylan and myself make your Halloween wishes come true…in cartoon form!

This week, I have the return of frequent collaborator Mike Crockett!!!! Whenever Mike is with me, we look at a cartoon that is considered the worst of the worst. Has age been kind to UltraForce?!? Join us as we go back in time to 1995 for the UltraForce episode, "Prime Time!" Listen in for such topics as, does this cartoon get a bad rap, 90s comic culture, weird noises made by our heroes, Prime being a weird Shazam knock off, and the hit show "She's The Mayor!!!" All this and more as we either get pleasantly surprised or regret watching UltraForce!

It's a new episode and we're looking at The Transformers but not the 80s! We're going to the 90s for the first CGI version!!! After a long absence, I'm joined by Max Smashmaster as we go back to 1998 for the episode “Code of Hero,” widely considered the best episode of the series. Will my guest feel the same?!? Join us for such topics at what was once considered groundbreaking CGI, flying robotic body parts, the complex storyline of Beast Wars, whatever the hell Cold Squad is, and Trukk No Munky!!!! So find out what's more than meets the eye….in cartoon form!

It's time for a new episode and it's an early Halloween as the dead rise from their graves! I'm joined by Dave of Correct Handed Comics as we go back to the 2021 episode of What If...? with the rather lackluster name of "What If…Zombies?!!?" The Earth's Mightiest Heroes become an undead horde and dine on the flesh of MCU!! Join me for banter on Dave's comic The Offspring, zombies in the cinema as well as comics, strange creative choices of the MCU, really eye rolling MCU humor, trivia and the greatness of Jeffrey Wright voiceovers! All this and more as the dead walk the earth…in cartoon form!!

Our long summer hiatus is over as I'm back with a brand new episode!!! I'm joined by Carissa of Worthy Chaos Comics, just in time for her néw Kickstarter campaign! We go back to 2000 for the Inuyasha episode "The Girl Who Overcame Time and the Boy who Just Overcame." We have alotta talking the anime cartoon, the comic industry and her comic book as well. My pronunciations are as questionable as usual as we talk manga and anime which is not my area of expertise with a slight mocking tone in our guest's voice! Check it out, the big return of the Multiverse…in cartoon form!

We're back with a new episode!!! Matts joined by the shows anime expert and youngest Multiverse guest Alex!!! We travel back to 2019 for the popular anime Demon Slayer episode "Cruelty"  Not Matts area of expertise but still a fun time with Alex!! Join them for such discussions as Matt's continued failure at japanese names, the relative reserved tone of Demon Slayer compare to other anime, the mind blowing number of episodes of the cartoon Sazae San, Matt babbling a little more then usual and the Prime Minister of Japan!!! All this and more as Matt and Alex slay a whole lotta demons.....in cartoon form!!

Its new episode time!!! Robbie Sherman is back as we are talk the former love interest of Spiderman the Black Cat!! We travel back in time to 2008 for the Spectacular SpiderMan episode "Persona" Black Cat the first super powered girlfriend of Webhead!! We go indepth into her history plus Robbies love of Spectacular Spiderman which believe it or not first time here on the podcast we talked this cartoon!!! Join us as we talk such topics as the history of Black Cat and how she was at first not even a Spidey charecter, the animation style being completely unique, Robbie having a tough time with trivia, #SaveSpectacularSpiderman and a tagent on 2 and a Half Men!! So join us for web head and the bad luck of crossing a black cats path.......in cartoon form!!!!

This week we go outside the box as we go back to 2012 for the animated film Mass Effect-Paragon Lost!!!! The popular video game series has comics and an animated film so it's not that match of a stretch for my show! Antoine joins me once again as it was his idea, knowing much more about the game then your illustrious host! Join us for such topics as Mass Effect's working title, the video games Matt used to play, pros and cons of watching things through a modern lens, and Freddie Prinze Jr! All this and more as talk video games…in cartoon form!

Join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Multiverse!!! This episode, I'm joined by Craig, co-host of the Diabolical Podcast. We're talking the comic book "Flashpoint" and the animated film it spawned, "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox!" We get into the ins and outs of the Flash story that we still feel the effects of today. Join us for Flash trivia, the plus and minuses of alternate reality and elseworlds stories, is Geoff Johns controversial, the connection to Grays Anatomy and spanish Batman! All this and more as we change the pass with the Scarlet Speedster for the 100th time... in cartoon form!!!!

Its the first episode of year 3 and we're going back to the early 70s for the short lived,almost forgotten to time Addams Family cartoon!!! Matts join this week by his brother Travis as we go back watch the 1973 episode of the Addams Family "Follow That Loaf of Bread"! It was a popular sitcom, but will it translate to Saturday morning success?!? Join us as we discuss such topics as naming the family,cost cutting of Hanna-Barbara, which members of the family lent their voice to the cartoon,  just what is Thing exactly Matts annoyance at Gomez's voice all this and laugh tracks!  So joins us for creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky and alltogether in cartoon form!!

It's finally here, our 2 Year Anniversary Episode!!! He's the guest from the most downloaded episode in the history of the Multiverse, Jamie Jamitkowski!!! As a celebration, Jamie and I go through the history of Batman in animation. From Filmation in the late 60s, all the way to 2013's Beware the Batman! Rank the highs and lows and really dig deep into the Dark Knights over 50 year cartoon history. Join us as we celebrate the Caped Crusader's with Batman trivia, the only time Batman appeared in two cartoons at once, weird costume and color designs, connections to the live action TV show, listener appreciation gifts and Matt does cartoon sound effects! Special thanks to all my listeners as we look back on 2 years and blaze forward to year 3.......in cartoon form!!!

This week we continue our countdown to our 2 year anniversary episode!!! Not 1 but 2 guest join us from the 2nd most downloaded episode ever!! Mick Crocket and Keithie Langston return as we travel back to 1973 for Star Trek the animated series episode "Yesteryear" The classic sci-fi phenom enter the world of animation and continued the Enterprises 5 year journey!!!! Join the 3 hosts as they discuss such topics as is the cartoon considered cannon, the returning cast, is this cartoon really aimed at children, viewmaster and measuring cleavage!!! All this and more as Matt,Mike and Keith face the Final Frontier....in cartoon form!!!

This week, we continue our countdown to the Multiverse 2 Year Anniversary Episode!!! I'm joined by the guest from our 3rd most downloaded episode, Dave Walker. We travel back in time to 2010 for the very first DC animated Showcase…The Spectre! We go in-depth with the hero's history as well as watch Jim Corrigan lay down some vengeance! Join us as we discuss such topics as, is The Spectre too powerful, the many different Spectre comics over the years, Spectre's connection to one of the worst ideas in comic history, is the cartoon set in the present and Dave's affection for Judith Light. All this and more as we discuss the Wrath of God….in cartoon form!

The Multiverse is back!!! After the long break we return as we begin the countdown to our 2 year anniversary episode!!! This week we're join by Francis who was a guest on our 5th most downloaded episode!! We're talking the King of all Monsters Godzilla as we travel back to 1978 for the Godzilla cartoon "The Fire Bird"  Godzilla more of the hero then the villain as he  invaded everyones saturday mornings!! Join us as we discuss the history of Godzilla including our favorite films, the watering down of the cartoons original concept,more goofy cartoon sidekicks, this episodes big bad definitely not being Rodan, and Brock Borden wearing a t-shirt at the North Pole!!! All this and more as we talk everyones favorite atomic green lizard......in cartoon form!!

Once a year, my wife indulges my nerdy podcast and graces us with her presence!! This is her episode as we go back to 1981 to watch The Smurfs episode "The Smurfette." Yes, we're talking those little blue mushroom dwellers who took 80s Saturday morning by storm! Join us as we discuss such topics as Smurfs roots back to 50s, do blondes have more fun, a case of Smurfberries, Dick Dastardly, and a Quantum Leap connection?!? All this and more as we Sing a happy song and Smurf the podcast…in cartoon form!

This week, the Multiverse sits down with Antoine Browne as we go back to 2000 for the very first episode of Static Shock, "Shock to the System!" Not only Antoine's first appearance on the Multiverse, but his first appearance ever on a podcast! We look back and celebrate the Milestone Comic imprint and the cartoon it shaped. Join us as we discuss such topics as the origins of Milestone, the late great Dwayne McDuffie, changes from the source material, what classic comic artist may have helped kick things off and Black Vulcan!! All this and more as we get electrified…in cartoon form!

This weeks episode, I'm joined by Perry, host of the podcast Superhero Cinephiles!! We go back to 1999 for the Batman Beyond episode "Rebirth!" It's a rare example of an animated series based on DC comics but more of an original creation, exploding from the success of both Batman and Superman the animated series!! Join us as we talk such topics as 90s legacy heroes, the greatness of DC animated series, the Batman Beyond connection to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Frank Welker brought in just to bark and giant cell phones!! All this and more as we discuss Bruce Wayne passing the torch......in cartoon form!!  

To coincide with the new Ant-Man film this week, we're talking Kang the Conqueror!!! I'm joined by Anthony, co-host of the podcast Comics and Chronic, as we go back to the 2011 episode of Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, "The Man Who Stole Tomorrow!" We compare and contrast to other Avengers cartoons as well as dive into the history of Kang! Join us for such topics as the many versions of Kang, the enormous size of Steve Rogers, Marvel pocket novels, and the importance of theme songs!! All this and more as we travel through time... in cartoon form!!!

In this week's episode, I'm joined by returning guest Jamie as we talk about his favorite superhero team The Thunderbolts!!! This is the first animated appearance of the team in the 2016 episodes of Avengers Assemble, "The Thunderbolts." Join us for all sorts of topics such as 90s comic books and the origins of the team, Tony Stark being the most untrusting superhero in Marvel, debating on Sam Rockwell's performance in Iron Man 2, an impressive ensemble of voice talent and my stellar rendition of Two and a Half Men!!! All this and more as we take a look at Justice like Lightning…in cartoon form!

This week on Multiverse, I'm joined by Anthony, co-host of the We Have Issues Podcast, as we go back to 1977 for everyone's favorite teen heroes the Wonder Twins!! Not only were they honorary members of the Superfriends, they helped out the troubled youth of the 70s! We watch and talk the episode Hitchhike! Join us for such topics as saving your bus fare for the jukebox, heroes introduced in cartoons before comics, the teen trouble alert, Zan's powers being next to useless, and space monkeys!! All this and more as we talk "shape of...animation!" and "form of...cartoon!"

On this week's episode, pal to the Multiverse Brian returns as we travel to 1966 for the New Adventures of Superman episode "Superman Meets Brainiac!" Not only is it the first time the Man of Steel appears in television animation but the launch of the legendary Filmation studio!! Join us as we talk such topics as is Superman the greatest hero of all time, comic creator royalties, Lois Lane doing a whole lotta narrating, and Brainiac needs a pair of pants!!! All this and more as we talk Truth, Justice and the Cartoon Way!

In this week's new episode, I'm bending the rules a little and talking the 2005 episode of What's New Scooby Doo entitled “Wrestle Maniac!”  Due to all the recent Scooby discourse, I've decided to celebrate the Scooby Gang!! My former podcast tag team partner Julian Star joins me to get to the bottom of this mystery!! As always, we start off with some trivia then we dive right into to the greatness of Scooby Doo and the return to Saturday mornings after a decade long absence!! Join us for such topics as ridiculous wrestling moves, Shaggy being a vegetarian, the power of friendship, turnbuckle knees and children attempting murder! All this and more as we eat some Scooby snacks, find our glasses and set up some traps…in cartoon form!

First time I've ever had a guest come back so quick as Robbie Sherman joins us again! This time we're going back to 2004 for the Teen Titans episode "How Long is Forever Ever!" Of course, we get into the Teen Titans GO controversy as well as the immense popularity of the Titans in comics and all media! Also, it's my first time watching this particular take on DC's teen heroes. Join us as we discuss such topics as the many rumors regarding the series' end, the anime hybrid style of the cartoon, the problems with future and alternate universe stories, a little on hockey and the catchphrase "Boo-Yah!" All this and more as we travel to the year 2024…in cartoon form!

It's the first episode of 2023 and pro wrestling legend Brian Milonas returns for our 5th and final episode on the many faces of He-Man!! We go to 2021 for Netflix's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe episode "The Sword of Grayskull!"  Dubbed the He-Man aimed for children, it's quite a different take of a more computerized reimagining!! Will it hold up to the other versions?!? Join us for such topics as are we not the target audience, vastly different character designs, our official rankings of all 5 seasons, ridiculous sword designs and has Brian finally watched a 2nd Kevin Smith movie?? All this and more for our 5th go 'round of He-Man... in cartoon form!

It's the final episode of 2022, and I'm joined by not 1, not 2, but 3 guests!!! My pals Francis, Dave Walker and his son Jordan all sit down to discuss the original and greatest Captain Marvel!!! Not only do we touch upon his long history, we go back to the 1981 Shazam episode, "Black Adam Returns!"  End the New year with us as we discuss the long illustrious history of Captain Marvel, the DC/Fawcett lawsuit, debate if comics should evolve, The Wizard Shazam being evasive for no reason and baby wrangling!!! All this and more as we watch the Big Red Cheese before the ball drops…in cartoon form!!

This is it - the Multiverse's official Christmas episode!!! I'm joined by jack of all trades Robbie Sherman as we celebrate the Holidays with Batman and the Red Tornado in 2008's "Invasion of the Secret Santas!" Robbie and I team up with Red Tornado to try and feel the tingle of the Christmas spirit!!! Join us for such topics as the Red Tornado's extreme efforts to understand Christmas, the Vision/Tornado comparisons, a refreshing take on Batman's origin, the logistics of giant robots and do I have too much time on his hands?!?? Deck the Halls with the Caped Crusader…in cartoon form!

This week, my Christmas celebration continues as the host of the podcast "It's Time to Rewind," Bubbawheat returns to the Multiverse for the holiday special "A Space Ghost Christmas!" This bizarre product of the 90s is the part-animation, part-live action, part-talk show, all awkward Space Ghost Coast to Coast! Join us as we discuss 90s pop culture, shameless plugging of books, Bubbawheat's Bobcat impression, early Cartoon Network and Uncle Buck! All this and more as we go to Ghost Planet and sit in the studio audience for the weirdest talk show you've ever seen…in cartoon form!

My Christmas celebration continues as I'm joined by my niece Delaney for the Teen Titans GO episode “A Holiday Story!” Titans always deliver at this time of year and this is no exception - even though this is more of a Beast Boy episode!!! Join us as we discuss such subjects as Delaney's clever nickname, who actually is the target audience for this cartoon, my niece's appalling lack of knowledge on Christmas films, is George Washington a ghost in this, PLUS, my son Axel tries to interject!! All this and more as we talk Beast Boy and Santa Claus…in cartoon form!!!

This week, we kick off our month long journey into the Christmasverse!!! For the 2nd time in the show's history, I'm joined by a married couple as Brian and Jess travel with me back to 1981 for the lesser known holiday special The Trolls and the Christmas Express!! As a Christmas present to Jess, we bend the rules a little and talk her all time favorite Christmas special!! Join us as we talk such topics as whoever heard of this show, the "clever" disguises of the trolls, the surprisingly impressive voice cast, how many times can you say "Jolly Day" and the connection to Spider Man!!! All this and more as we ride the Christmas Express............in cartoon form!!