Podcasts about alternate timelines

Cross-posted from Telescopic Turnip Recommended soundtrack for this post As we all know, the march of technological progress is best summarized by this meme from Linkedin: Inventors constantly come up with exciting new inventions, each of them with the potential to change everything forever. But only a fraction of these ever establish themselves as a persistent part of civilization, and the rest vanish from collective consciousness. Before shutting down forever, though, the alternate branches of the tech tree leave some faint traces behind: over-optimistic sci-fi stories, outdated educational cartoons, and, sometimes, some obscure accessories that briefly made it to mass production before being quietly discontinued. The classical example of an abandoned timeline is the Glorious Atomic Future, as described in the 1957 Disney cartoon Our Friend the Atom. A scientist with a suspiciously German accent explains all the wonderful things nuclear power will bring to our lives: Sadly, the glorious atomic future somewhat failed to materialize, and, by the early 1960s, the project to rip a second Panama canal by detonating a necklace of nuclear bombs was canceled, because we are ruled by bureaucrats who hate fun and efficiency. While the Our-Friend-the-Atom timeline remains out of reach from most [...] ---Outline:(02:08) Microwave Cooking, for One(04:59) Out of the frying pan, into the magnetron(09:12) Tradwife futurism(11:52) Youll microwave steak and pasta, and youll be happy(17:17) Microvibes The original text contained 3 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: February 10th, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/8m6AM5qtPMjgTkEeD/my-journey-to-the-microwave-alternate-timeline --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:

Let's examine an alternate timeline that sees the Knights of Takhisis take over, corrupt Dragonlances and raise a flying Citadel from Icewall. Buy Legends of the Twins: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/3252/legends-of-the-twins-3-5?affiliate_id=50797  https://youtu.be/7ptaSEFzU0A Transcript Cold Open Winter should never come in summer. But in this timeline, the snow never stopped falling… And the dragonlances themselves became weapons of darkness. Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam, and today we're taking a look at one of the alternate timelines found along the River of Time: the War of the Darklance. I'd like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga members and Patreon patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron–you can even pick up Dragonlance media or get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games using my affiliate links. I'm referencing the Legends of the Twins sourcebook for this information. If I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below. Discussion The River of Time carries every age, every hero, and every tragedy forward—but it does not flow as a single, unbroken stream. Branching from it are countless tributaries, alternate Krynns shaped by small divergences or catastrophic changes. The War of the Darklance takes place in one such world. Here, the Graygem is never broken. Chaos is never released. Wild Sorcery and Mysticism never emerge. Ambient magic lies dormant, subdued, and tightly controlled. At first glance, this seems like a safer world. But without Chaos to disrupt the fabric of time, the Balance itself becomes rigid—and fragile. When evil learns from its failures and ceases to destroy itself, the result is not equilibrium. It is domination. At the center of this darkness stands Lord Ariakan, son of Ariakas. Unlike the Dragon Highlords of the past, Ariakan does not cling to pride, infighting, or ancient grudges. Instead, he creates something unprecedented: a unified knighthood modeled after the Knights of Solamnia, but devoted wholly to Queen Takhisis. The Knights of Takhisis embrace modern ideals. They wield magic without fear. They integrate warriors, priests, and mages into a single doctrine. And most importantly—evil does not turn against itself. For the first time, the Dark Queen's forces march with discipline, coordination, and purpose. The turning point of the war comes with an act so profane that it scars the world itself. The Knights of Takhisis cannot create weapons of light—but they can corrupt them. Captured dragonlances are brought before a ritual involving three unholy artifacts: the Altar of Takhisis, the Wand of Corruption, and the Hammer of Darkness. Placed upon the obsidian altar, the dragonlances smoke and weaken. The wand suspends them in a field of pure evil, tearing at their magical essence. Finally, the hammer strikes the blade, sealing the transformation. Thus, the darklance is born. These weapons strip the Whitestone forces of their greatest advantage. And the ritual's consequences ripple outward—into the sky, the land, and the seasons themselves. In the year 383 AC, Ansalon enters a nightmare remembered as the Summer of Frost. Temperatures steadily fall throughout spring. By summer, the world freezes. Crops fail. Livestock die. Starvation spreads faster than any army. The sky becomes perpetually overcast. Paladine seems powerless. Even Chislev cannot restore nature's order. Faith begins to crack. And it is in this moment of desperation that the invasion begins. The Knights of Takhisis strike swiftly. Kalaman falls. The Northern Wastes and Nordmaar collapse soon after. At Icewall, the dead Highlord Aren Feal-Thas is reborn as a death knight, cursed and bound to undeath. Icewall Glacier begins moving north—alive, jagged, relentless—guided by Feal-Thas's thoughts and emotions. Floating above it is Icewall Castle, transformed into a flying citadel. White dragons patrol the skies, wielding darklances, while thanoi, sivak draconians, and barbarian tribes march below. Entire villages vanish beneath the ice. As the Blood Sea freezes solid, the minotaurs see their moment. Led by Chot Es-Kalin, they march across the ice toward Ansalon, beginning a brutal campaign of genocide against the ogres. Though larger and stronger, the ogres lack discipline. Battle after battle, the minotaurs advance—until the thaw comes too late for Chot's secondary forces, which plunge into the Maelstrom beneath the melting ice. Chot himself remains stranded on the mainland, facing an ogre counteroffensive with no retreat. The war spares no one. The Qualinesti Forest burns, assaulted by dragons and Thorn Knights. Qualinost is destroyed. Elves flee—some to Ergoth, others east toward Silvanesti, where they are met with resentment and fear. The High Clerist's Tower falls for the first time in history. Tanis Half-Elven and Steel Brightblade die in its defense. Their fallen comrades are buried in mass graves, their names carved into stone. Palanthas surrenders without a fight. The Tower of High Sorcery is destroyed from within as Dalamar the Dark brings it down to prevent the Knights of the Thorn from reaching the portal to the Abyss. Whether Dalamar survives is unknown. Ergoth becomes the last refuge. Overcrowded. Hungry. Diseased. Clerics of Mishakal work tirelessly, overwhelmed by suffering. Gnomes abandon invention for joy and instead build engines of war. Even the kender feel the weight of despair. Yet resistance survives. Merinda uth Brishard leads roving Solamnic knights. Galvan Stonebreaker wages his private war. Underground movements form in Palanthas and Khur. And even within the darkness, evil begins to strain against itself. Aren Feal-Thas seeks to overthrow Ariakan. Mirielle Abrena consolidates her own power. The Blood War threatens Ariakan's eastern flank. The Balance may yet reassert itself.  This timeline has no fixed ending. The Knights of Takhisis have conquered most of Ansalon. Winter still grips the land. Another natural winter is coming. The Heroes of the Lance are gone. Now, the fate of the world rests with new champions—thieves, killers, outcasts, and survivors—people who may have to abandon honor to preserve hope. If the war can be won, the scars will remain. The land will never be the same. And the people of Ansalon will carry this darkness forever. But if the fight is abandoned—then this tributary of the River of Time ends in ice, silence, and shadow. The War of the Darklance is a world where evil learned, adapted, and nearly won. A Krynn where hope is fragile, honor is costly, and the Balance hangs by a thread.  And that makes it one of the most haunting alternate timelines in all of Dragonlance. Outro But that is all the time I have to talk about the Alternate Timeline: War of the Darklance. Do you like the idea of Dragonlance's being corrupted? Can the death Knight Feal-Thas rival Lord Soth? And finally will the Knights of Takhisis ever be overthrown? Leave a comment below. I would like to invite you to subscribe to this YouTube channel, ring the bell to get notified about upcoming videos, and click the like button. It all helps other Dragonlance fans learn about this channel and its content. Thank you for watching — this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga, and until next time, remember: A chap who can point at you and say ‘die' has the distinct advantage.

Let's examine an alternate timeline that was witnessed by Tasslehoff before Takhisis stole the world at the end of the Chaos War. Buy Legends of the Twins: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/3252/legends-of-the-twins-3-5?affiliate_id=50797  https://youtu.be/BO-6paVSeSg Transcript Cold Open Peace has come to Krynn… but the world is holding its breath. Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam, and today we're taking a look at one of the alternate timelines found along the River of Time: the Age of Dragons. I'd like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga members and Patreon patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron–you can even pick up Dragonlance media or get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games using my affiliate links. I'm referencing the Legends of the Twins sourcebook for this information. If I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below. Discussion The Age of Dragons exists as one of many alternate timelines branching from Krynn's true history along what is known as the River of Time. This river represents the flow of history itself, carrying events forward while also allowing for tributaries—alternate paths created when key moments unfold differently. Each tributary forms a complete and self-contained version of Krynn. To those who live within these worlds, their timeline is not an alternate possibility, but the only reality they have ever known. In the case of the Age of Dragons, the point of divergence centers on a single individual: Tasslehoff Burrfoot. In 371 AC, Tasslehoff activates the Device of Time Journeying and travels into the future with Fizban's permission. In the true timeline, Tasslehoff eventually returns, and his actions help shape the events of the future. In this alternate history, however, Tasslehoff never returns from the future. That absence alters the course of events in ways that are not immediately obvious, but which ultimately reshape the fate of Krynn. Despite this divergence, Krynn still experiences two defining conflicts within a relatively short span of time: the War of the Lance and the Chaos War. These wars leave deep scars across Ansalon, devastating nations, displacing populations, and exhausting entire generations. However, while the War of the Lance largely mirrors the events of the true timeline, the conclusion of the Chaos War unfolds very differently. When Chaos threatens to destroy all of creation, the gods respond in an unexpected way. Rather than acting at cross purposes, the gods unite, including long-standing enemies. Most notably, Takhisis chooses to fight alongside the other gods, even standing with Paladine in opposition to Chaos. Gods and mortals alike take part in the struggle, and through this combined effort, Chaos is defeated and driven back into the Beyond. As a result, Krynn is not stolen from the gods, and the world continues to exist much as it had before—though profoundly changed by the wars it has endured. In the aftermath, the people of Ansalon are left to reckon with the consequences of nearly continuous conflict. With so many lives lost and so much destruction endured, there is a widespread desire to prevent another global war. From this desire emerges a new political structure known as the United Realms, an organization designed to settle disputes through diplomacy rather than open warfare. The United Realms brings together several of the major powers of Ansalon, though participation is not universal. Its stated goal is stability, but its existence also reflects how fragile that stability truly is. Among the most prominent members are Solamnia and Sanction, which emerge as rival powers. While both are part of the United Realms, their relationship is tense, and neither fully trusts the other. Each maintains its own military strength, and both remain alert for signs of aggression, even as they publicly support diplomatic solutions. Ergoth takes on a different role, positioning itself as a neutral power. Over time, it draws a number of smaller human nations into its sphere of influence, expanding its political reach without direct conquest. Ergoth's position allows it to act as a stabilizing force within the United Realms, though its growing influence does not go unnoticed. Not all nations choose to participate. Khur refuses to join the United Realms entirely, opting instead for isolation. This decision sets Khur apart from the emerging political order and leaves it outside the system designed to manage continental disputes. Significant changes also take place among the elves of Ansalon. The long-divided Qualinesti and Silvanesti are finally united through the marriage of Porthios Kanan and Alhana Starbreeze, creating what is known as the One Kingdom. This union represents a rare moment of elven cooperation after centuries of division. From this marriage comes a son, Silvanoshei, who is named Speaker of the Sun and Stars. Because of his youth, Silvanoshei does not rule independently. Instead, those around him take steps to ensure his safety and guide the future of the united elven nation. Gilthas, son of Tanis Half-Elven and Laurana, abdicates the throne of Qualinesti in order to serve as an ambassador to the United Realms. In doing so, he shifts from a role of national leadership to one of diplomacy. Laurana herself relocates to Silvanesti, where she works to protect her grandson and help stabilize the One Kingdom during this transitional period. Elsewhere in Ansalon, other peoples prepare in their own ways. The minotaurs continue to strengthen their military forces, expanding their fleets and sharpening their readiness. Mountain dwarves retreat inward, withdrawing into their strongholds, while hill dwarves begin to reenter broader society with caution. The kender remain scattered across the continent, largely unchanged in their habits and outlook. Religion takes on increased importance during this era. The gods actively recruit clerics, increasing their influence throughout Krynn. Divine power is once again clearly present in the world, and faith becomes a significant factor in political and social life. Hiddukel, Sargonnas, and Takhisis all continue to pursue their own interests, while the balance among the gods remains uncertain. Throughout all of this, dragons become increasingly visible across Ansalon. More dragons are seen than at any time since the War of the Lance. Both chromatic and metallic dragons gather, their growing presence impossible to ignore. Their return to prominence gives this timeline its name: the Age of Dragons. The Age of Dragons is not marked by open war, but by what comes after it—a prolonged pause shaped by alliances, rivalries, and preparation. It is a time when the world waits, knowing it has already survived two great wars, and uncertain what the next chapter will bring. Outro But that is all the time I have to talk about the Alternate Timeline: Age of Dragons. What do you think of this version of Krynn as witnessed by Tasslehoff in the War of Souls Trilogy? Do you already play in campaigns similar to this or do you prefer the Age of Mortals? And finally do you think this is the inevitable result of the Destinies Trilogy sans the Chaos War? Leave a comment below. I would like to invite you to subscribe to this YouTube channel, ring the bell to get notified about upcoming videos, and click the like button. It all helps other Dragonlance fans learn about this channel and its content. Thank you for watching — this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga, and until next time, remember: How do you know the Graygem isn't controlling you? If it was it wouldn't be likely to tell you, now, would it?

Episode Title: Alternate TimelinesIn today's episode, Alternate Timelines, we explore how the choices we make don't just shape outcomes—they shape time. Right decisions don't always make the journey easy, but they often make it shorter, aligning us more quickly with the purpose and goals we're striving for.Wrong choices, on the other hand, don't cancel the destination—but they do create detours. They introduce delays, lessons learned the hard way, and seasons that could have been avoided. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on where they may be living in an “alternate timeline” created by past decisions—and how intentional choices, accountability, and course correction can bring them back into alignment.The goal isn't perfection; it's awareness. Because every decision is a vote for the timeline you're stepping into next.

The Kelvin Timeline! Mark and Niall continue their Star Trek series by talking about the 2009 rebootquel Star Trek. Directed by J.J. Abrams, and starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldaña, Simon Pegg and hundreds of lens flares, the movie focuses on an alternate timeline of the Star Trek universe. In this episode, they also talk about revenge plans, space jumps, and supernovas. Enjoy!

This alternate timeline was presented in the short story There Is Another Shore, You Know, Upon the Other Side by Roger E. Moore in the third dragons anthology, Dragons of Chaos.

In this captivating episode of That Was Pretty Scary, host Jon Lee Brody dives into a WHAT IF scenario of Halloween 4.  Ten years after Michael Myers, evil remains, but in a new, chillingly abstract form. Jon breaks down Carpenter's original plan, examines how it could have altered horror history, and offers a deep analysis of the potential ripple effects on pop culture and the film industry. If you're a fan of Halloween, this episode is a must-listen for discovering what might have been! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This episode delves into the newly released Box Set of Bruce Springsteen's 'Lost Albums'. Jesse and Mark together explore the context, sound, and stories behind these previously unreleased albums. From the heavily emotional 'Inyo' to the inspired 'Streets of Philadelphia Sessions', the duo discusses the significance of each album and how they reflect Bruce's evolution as an artist. Additionally, they touch upon the intricacies of Bruce's songwriting and recording processes while envisioning what could have been if these albums were released at different times. 02:31 Special Guest Introduction and Casual Conversation 03:04 Dallas Cowboys Discussion 07:37 Transition to Bruce Springsteen Discussion 07:46 European Tour Highlights 15:54 In-Depth Analysis of the Lost Albums 19:33 Focus on the Album 'Inyo' 27:37 Artwork and Imagery in Twilight Hours 28:10 Voice Techniques and Vocal Preferences 28:41 Album Reviews and Listener Opinions 29:24 Bruce's Political and Creative Evolution 32:06 Unreleased Albums and Decision Making 35:23 Creative Process and Inspirations 41:19 Faithless and Seeger Sessions 44:21 Alternate Timelines and Soundtracks 46:54 Favorite and Least Favorite Tracks 52:32 Final Thoughts and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Archer wakes up and doesn't know what the fuck is going on, T'Pol gets to be captain as the Xindi weapon cruises towards Earth. But after Phlox finally finds a cure for Memento disease, T'Pol dodges the caretaker bullet when Archer resets the timeline. What does a Xindi planet-killing weapon never come with? Who gets darker than dark Archer? Why does Ben have bugs in the studio? It's the episode that measures on the enchilada scale.Support the production of The Greatest GenerationGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Riker - Quantum LeapThe Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam Ragusea & Dark MateriaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social

We are traveling to Earth-383, a so-called Negative Earth first featured in Adventure Comics #383 (1969), where Supergirl seemingly perishes in an explosion and attends her own funeral—joined by the spirits of Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, and other ghostly figures! This Bronze Age tale was recently revisited in Back Issue #159 as part of a 40th anniversary retrospective on Crisis on Infinite Earths.Episode #163: What if Supergirl was dead and able to be amongst other dead people like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln? from DC Comics Adventure Comics #383Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersWe're diving into the ethereal and existential! We begin with Supergirl's strange funeral in the Silver Age story Please Stop My Funeral! before rewinding to the surprising proto-Supergirl tales from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Then we haunt the haunted halls of Kara Zor-El's multiversal history and her celestial cinematic debut in the 1984 Supergirl movie. Along the way, we explore ghost stories, alternate deaths, and historical cameos in the DC Universe—then wrap with a look at how these odd tales ponder Supergirl's mythic potential.Reading / Watch List:Action Comics #252 (DC Comics, 1959) – Debut of Supergirl by Otto Binder & Al PlastinoAdventure Comics #383 (DC Comics, 1969) – “Please Stop My Funeral!” by Robert Kanigher & Win MortimerSupergirl: The Official Movie Adaptation (DC Comics, 1985) – Based on the 1984 filmSupergirl (film) (Tri-Star Pictures, 1984) – Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, starring Helen SlaterEmail: Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0)★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★

Good boys get a brand new podcast! We are taking a deep dive into Superman's best friend (no, not Jimmy): Krypto! We talk Krypto's (many) origins, his first appearance and his encounter with Lex Luthor's super powered pooch Destructo. We wrap up pondering about Krypto's appearance in James Gunn's new Superman. Grab your favorite chew toy and your headphones and listen up! Ep. 160 What if Superman's dog Krypto had an arch-nemesis, Destructo, the superhound of hate? from Superboy #92 (DC Comics, 1961)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersThis week, it's everyone's favorite super dog: Krypto! We talk Krypto's origin story and his first appearance in 1955 from the minds of Otto Binder and Curt Swan. Then we tackle a doozy of Silver Age Silliness from 1961 as Krypto tangles with Lex Luthor's super powered dog Wolf as he becomes Destructo, the superhound of hate - a canine foe determined to frame Krypto. We wrap up by discussing what Krypto's appearance in James Gunn's Superman means for the series tone and why Gunn might have chosen to include the flying four legged hero. All this and more! Reading / Watch List:Adventure Comics #210 (DC Comics, 1955)Superboy #92 (DC Comics, 1961)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Are they in their hero or villain era? In honor of the latest film from the MCU, we're talking Thunderbolts! We kick off with their 1997 debut that introduces a superhero team that might not be what they appear to be. Then we give a spoileriffic rundown of Thunderbolts* including the film's big final twist. We wrap up by taking a look at a version of the team that closely mirrors the onscreen version, complete with Bucky and Valentina. Plus we ponder the big question: What makes the Thunderbolts, the Thunderbolts? Ep. 159 What if the Thunderbolts actually became a team called [redacted]?from Thunderbolts (Marvel Studios, 2025)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersAre they bad or are they just drawn that way? We are talking the heroes, villains, anti-heroes, The Thunderbolts! We kick off with their 1997 debut from Kurt Busiek & Mark Bagley and whether we were surprised by that series' big final twist. And speaking of twists, we talk about the recently released MCU film Thunderbolts* from director Jake Schreier with full spoilers. We wrap up by exploring the 2024 version of the team from Collin Kelly, Jackson Lansing and Geraldo Borges that takes on a darker feeling then its 90s version. All this plus, we share what we'd like to see from the next iteration of this ever changing team. Reading / Watch List:Thunderbolts Vol. 1 #1 (Marvel Comics, 1997)Thunderbolts #1 (Marvel Comics, 2024)Thunderbolts* (Disney/Marvel Studios, 2025) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Special Guest :Christopher Anatra Date: May 1st – 5 PM EST Topic: Alternate Timelines and Reality Glitching Mandela Effects BIO: All the world is a stage, and my script name for this lifetime is Christopher Anatra. You know him as the Quantum Businessman. Christopher is the President and CEO of a computer software company specializing in food distribution that he started in 1990. At the end of 2016, Christopher began a spiritual awakening process that continues to this day. Part of that process involved the Mandela Effect and how that phenomenon changed the names of food products that his clients dealt with daily. His journey led him into the concepts of Quantum Mechanics, including the double slit experiment, quantum entanglement, and the holographic universe. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QuantumBusinessman Website: https://www.quantumbusinessman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quantumbusinessman

By the power of Grayskull, we're back in Eternia for another He-Man themed episode. Guido and Rob return to one of their favorite childhood films 1987's Masters of the Universe starring Dolph Lundgren before talking about the 2020 semi-sequel to this iconic film from DC Comics and past guest Tim Seeley. In this six part comic,  the film version of He-Man return and team up with a would-be Skeletor to battle the Anti-He-Man. Grab your power sword and your headphones and join us. Ep. 158 What if He-Man fought to save the multiverse (& spawned a sequel to the 1987 Masters of the Universe in the process)?from He-Man & The Masters of the Multiverse #1-6 (DC Comics, 2020)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersIt's back to Eternia with another Masters of the Universe themed episode. We start things off in 1987 with the MOTU film directed by Gary Goddard, written by David Odell and starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courtney Cox which holds a big place in both Rob and Guido's mind. Then we talk the DC comics 2020 6-part comic series from past guest Tim Seeley and artists Dan Fraga & Tom Derenick that sees He-Men from throughout the multiverse partner up to defeat a terrifying enemy: Themselves! We wrap up by pondering about the long awaited 2026 Masters of the Universe movie, what we'd want from a true sequel to the 1987 film and more. Reading / Watch List:Masters of the Universe (Cannon, 1987)He-Man & The Masters of the Multiverse  #1-6 (DC Comics, 2020)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

TJ Zwarych and Ryan Cortero of Agents Of Fandom are joined by The Alternate Timeline co-hosts Dennis and Jam to break down the best movie of 2025 so far, Sinners. The crew discusses whether Ryan Coogler is already among the best directors in the world and gives a full breakdown of Sinners, including performances from Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and more.(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Andor Season 2, Abbott Elementary, Mufasa, Windbreakers, Fire Force(00:13:00) Is Ryan Coogler One of the Best Filmmakers in the World?(00:20:00) What is Your Favorite Ryan Coogler Movie? What is the Best Ryan Coogler Movie? (00:25:00) Sinners Spoiler Free Reactions(00:28:00) Is Sinners a Horror Movie?(00:38:00) Standout Characters in Sinners - Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (00:42:00) Miles Caton's Incredible Acting Debut in Sinners(00:48:00) Music's Role in Sinners, Ludvig Goransson's Score(01:00:00) Storytelling and Action in Sinners(01:15:00) Final Michael B. Jordan Action Sequence in Sinners(01:18:00) Sinners Mid-Credit Scene(01:38:00) Sinners Review - Rating out of 10(01:45:00) Should Sinners be a Franchise? What Would Come Next?(01:50:00) What is Ryan Coogler's Next Film?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.

Four-score and 157 episodes ago, we are back in the world of Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben as we ask what if the Fantastic Four all had the same powers? We start off with yet another telling of their origin story in Mythos: Fantastic Four by Paul Jenkins & Paolo Rivera before jumping into our central issue by Jimmy Valentino that features Sue becoming Man-Thing, the FF as members of SHIELD, Johnny as Mr. Fantastic and the FF accidentally killing a baby. Yes, a baby. We wrap up with Jonathan Hickman's revolutionary soft-reboot of Marvel's first family leading into the decade long arc of Secret Wars, which seems prime to be a touchstone for the upcoming First Steps. Grab your headphones and power of choice and join us! Ep. 157 What if the Fantastic Four all had the same power?from What If Vol. 2 #11 (Marvel, 1990)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersWe are back in the world of both What If and the Fantastic Four that sees our heroes adopt new powers across a four-part issue from Image co-founder Jimmy Valentino. Before that, we kick things off with a beautifully painted version of the FF's origin story from the pen of Paul Jenkins and brush of Paolo Rivera. We end by discussing the FF's modern era courtesy Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham in a 2009 issue that kicks off the very long lead up to Secret War. Plus, we ponder why the Fantastic Four's origin store has been told so many times (or has it) and if the groups needs to have these specific powers. Reading / Watch List:Mythos: Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 2007)What If Vol. 2, #11 (Marvel, 1990)Fantastic Four #570 (Marvel, 2009)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

We might be talking "silver age silliness" but we're not horsing around! Well, Lois Lane is as she falls in love with a horse who is also a man and then becomes a horse herself? Confused, then you need to listen to this week's episode. We start with Adventure Comics in 1962 that introduces Comet the Super-Horse alongside Krypto and the League of Super Pets in a truly wacky issue. Then it's over to Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane for Comet's magical backstory. All this plus Rob makes a ton of horse jokes! Ep. 156 What if Lois Lane fell in love with a horse who became a man—and then became a horse herself?from Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #92 (DC Comics)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersHey there! Or should we say HAY there as we talk Comet the Super-Horse alongside Krypto and the rest of the League of Super Pets. We. tackle a couple of wacky 1960s issues from some masters as Jerry Siegel, Curt Swan, and Leo Dorfman complete with telepathic animals, wayward magic, evil brain aliens and much more. Plus, we speculate about Krypto's appearance in the upcoming Superman film and whether we'll see more of the Super Pets onscreen. Reading / Watch List:Adventure Comics Vol. 1, #293 (DC Comics 1962)Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane Vol. 1, #92 (DC Comics, 1969)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

2025-12 : In an imaginative world of "what ifs", did he make a good decision? What cpuld we have done if it is us who made the decision? What can be our options?

**Show Notes**The Black Swirl's warp drive has been hijacked by pints of Guinness and drunken alternate timelines... and Joeba & Ripley are here to make sure it spirals out of control. In this St. Paddy's Day special, we take the Anti-Matter Minute through an emerald-colored wormhole of chaos, rewriting superhero history one to many pints at a time. With such discussions as:

For the honor of podcasts! It's our first episode dedicated to the Princess of Power: She-Ra. We start by covering Adora's five episode origin story on the iconic Filmation tv series. Then we talk comics that sees Adora become Despara in the 2013-2015 Masters of the Universe series from DC Comics in a new take on her origin. We wrap up by speculating about the upcoming 2026 Masters of the Universe film and when we may next see She-Ra on the screen or page. Grab your sword and your headphones and let's go! Ep. 155 What if She-Ra had been an agent of Hordak named Despara? from He-Man & The Masters of the Universe #1-19 (DC Comics)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersAfter a few past He-Man episodes, it's finally time to cover his twin sister Adora aka She-Ra! We start off by talking about her debut on her own Filmation series (don't call it a spin-off!) before exploring her revised origin story as Despara in a nineteen issue arc from DC Comics. We wrap up by wondering when we might next see She-Ra on screen and why she doesn't have her own comic book. All this plus we talk Star Wars comparisons and Guido's recent She-Ra toy acquisition (and longtime fandom). Reading / Watch List:She-Ra Princess of Power Episodes #1-5 (TV Show 1985)He-Man & The Masters of the Universe #1-19 (DC Comics 2013)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

While you wait for Daredevil: Born Again, on this episode, the Man Without Fear pairs up with the Dark Knight in Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye. We start back in 1964 with Daredevil's first appearance from the minds of Stan Lee and Bill Everett. Then it's off to 1997 that sees these two vigilantes battle Two-Face and Mr. Hyde. We wrap up by speculating on what's next for DD in the Marvel universe. Ep. 154 What if Batman and Daredevil teamed up to defeat Two-Face and Mr. Hyde? from Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an EyeFind us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersIt's Daredevil meets Batman on the pod. We start back in 1964 with the Man Without Fear's first appearance courtesy Stan Lee and Bill Everett in a wordy but beautiful issue. Then Matt Murdock meets Bruce Wayne as the two heroes battle Two-Face and Mr. Hyde in the Big Apple in this issue from D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel. We wrap up by discussing what we'd love to see on Daredevil: Born Again and beyond. Reading / Watch List:Daredevil Vol. 1 Issue 1 (1964, Marvel Comics)Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye (1997, Marvel Comics with DC Comics) Daredevil (2015-2018, Netflix / Marvel Television)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

The Beyond Invincible show is BACK every Thursday at 12pm PST / 3pm EST as TJ Zwarych, TJ Pistilli AKA Fat Thor, and Sean Motts of Agents of Fandom review the weekly releases of Invincible Season 3 when it releases on Prime Video. This week, we break down Invincible Season 3 Episode 5 with Jam from the Alternate Timeline!(00:00) Intro(01:30) Whatcha Watchin? - The Gorge, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, High Potential (11:00) Invincible Season 3 Episode 5 Reactions(16:00) Atom Eve and Invincible's Relationship(19:30) The Order in Invincible Season 3(25:00) Invincible Spin-Off Ideas(29:00) Multi-Paul in Invincible Season 3(33:00) Oliver Grayson in Invincible Season 3 Episode 5(39:00) Machine Head in Invincible Season 3(43:00) Mark and Eve Fight a Dragon in Invincible Season 3, Episode 5(49:00) Debbie Grayson Holding it Down in Invincible Season 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.

Join TJ Zwarych and Damon Gray of Agents of Fandom to break down the weekly release of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+! This week, we discuss the season finale of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Episodes 9 & 10, with Dennis from The Alternate Timeline and Thomas Carter Rochester of the Reckless Rebellion Podcast.(00:00) Intro(03:00) Whatcha Watchin?(13:00) Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 1 Reviews(20:00) Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Episode 9 Reactions(21:00) Spider-Man Gets His Classic Suit!(24:00) Lonnie Lincoln Becomes Tombstone(31:00) Nico Minor in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man(35:00) Norman Osborn Tries to Replicate Peter's DNA(37:00) Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Episode 10 Reactions(38:00) Time Loop in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 1(45:00) Venom Symbiotic in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Finale(50:00) Finesse and Daredevil in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man(52:00) Harry Osborn Starts WEB (Worldwide Engineering Brigade) - Ned Leeds, Max Dillon (59:00) Nico Minoru Power Tease in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Finale(1:01:00) Richard Parker is ALIVE in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man(1:08:00) Hopes For Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.

The Beyond Invincible show is BACK every Thursday at 12pm PST / 3pm EST as TJ Zwarych, TJ Pistilli AKA Fat Thor, and Sean Motts of Agents of Fandom review the weekly releases of Invincible Season 3 when it releases on Prime Video. This week, we break down Invincible Season 3 Episode 4 with Jam from the Alternate Timeline!(00:00) Intro(03:00) Invincible Season 3 Episode 4 Reactions(08:00) Shrinking Rae and Rex Splode(13:00) Invincible Multi-Verse(20:00) The Immortal Rules a Fascist Empire(26:00) Atom Eve's Effect on Invincible(35:00) Allen the Alien, Omni-Man, and Battle Beast Team Up in Invincible Season 3(44:00) There are only 50 Viltrumites left!(50:00) Invincible Season 3 TheoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.

Before the Fantastic Four (with Galactus) and Superman hit the big screen again, they are on our podcast! We kick things off with Galactus' first 1966 appearance courtesy Stan Lee & Jack Kirby before seeing the giant purple world eater tangle with both the first family of Marvel and the Man of Steel in Dan Jurgens' 1999 outing. We wrap up by pondering Ralph Ineson's upcoming turn as Galactus onscreen and whether the FF and Superman will ever share the screen (or page) together again. Ep. 153 What if Superman and the Fantastic Four teamed up against Galactus?from Superman / Fantastic Four #1Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersAre you hungry? We talk Galactus on this week's pod as he faces off against both the Fantastic Four and Superman. We start off with Galactus (and the Silver Surfer's) first appearance back in 1966 from Stan Lee & Jack Kirby as they battle the Fantastic Four. Then we turn to Superman / Fantastic Four #1 from 1999 from Dan Jurgens that sees Superman become a herald of Galactus. We wrap up by speculating on Galactus first on screen appearance in Fantastic Four: First Steps plus whether or not we will ever see a Marvel & DC pairing again. Reading / Watch List:Fantastic Four Volume 1 #48, 49, 50 (1966, Marvel Comics)Superman / Fantastic Four #1 (1999, DC Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

On this episode, it's Superman's girl friend (two words): Lois Lane! We talk the origins of everyone's favorite "girl reporter" and kick things off with a 1944 story that sees Lois stepping out on her own sans Superman. Then, we zero in on a 1962 issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane that sees the Daily Planet dynamo be "abandoned" by Superman (and face off against an octopus!) and then discover Superman's secret mermaid family on another planet (yep). We wrap up by discussing Lois on screen, why she doesn't have a more regular solo title and what to expect from Rachel Brosnahan's upcoming portrayal. Ep. 152 What if Lois Lane thought Superman abandoned her & hijinks ensued?from Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30 (DC Comics)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersIt's more silver age silliness! After our recent Jimmy Olsen issue, we are talking about Superman's main squeeze: Lois Lane. We talk her origins from Siegel & Shuster (and Joanne Carter) and then cover an early story from Don Cameron & Ed Dobrotka that sees Lois talk someone off a ledge (literally). We then cover a zany issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane where Lois faces off against gangsters, an opium smuggler and an octopus without the help of Superman (or so she thinks). Plus, lookout for a truly bizarre Krypton cameo! Later in that issue, Lois discovers Superman has a secret mermaid wife and child on another planet but everything might not be what it appears to be in this story from the pencil of iconic Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. We wrap up by sharing our love for Margot Kidder, Elizabeth Tulloch, Teri Hatcher and speculate on how Lois will be portrayed in James Gunn's upcoming film. Reading / Watch List:Superman Vol. 1 #28 (1944, DC Comics)Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30 (1962, DC Comics)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Ready for some silver age silliness? For the first time, we are talking Superman's best pal: Jimmy Olsen! We start with a brief history of the redheaded sidekick, his first "official" appearance back in 1941, and an issue of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen that seems our hero transform into a werewolf, don drag to pretend to be a woman, befriend a leprechaun (that's really Mr. Mxyzptlk) and lots more zany shenanigans. We wrap up by talking about our favorite onscreen Jimmy's and what we want to see next from the character. Ep. 151 What if Jimmy Olsen became a werewolf, a woman and was friends with a leprechaun?from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44 (DC Comics)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersGrab your bow ties and sweater vests, it's a deep dive into Jimmy Olsen! We kick off with a look at the origins of the character, from office boy to cub reporter to (eventually) photographer including early appearances in Siegel & Shuster penned issues. Then we jump into the wacky world of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen in a three-part issue that sees Jimmy transform into a wolf-man, go under cover as a chorus girl and battle an inter-dimensional trickster, all set to the terrific art of Curt Swan. We wrap up by discussing Jimmy onscreen from Lois & Clark to My Adventures with Superman and speculate on Skyler Gisondo's take on the character in James Gunn's upcoming film. Reading / Watch List:Superman #13 (DC Comics 1941)Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44 (DC Comics 1960)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

It's our sesquicentennial! We are joined by frequent guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt as we celebrate our 150th episode! We are going back to our roots with a conversation about the third & final season of What If plus a look back at some of our favorite past episodes and a glance forward at what's coming in the future. Ep. 150 What if we celebrated our 150th episode with a review of the What If TV series, plus our favorite alternate universes & hopes for the future?from our back catalog of episodes & "What If" Marvel TV seriesFind us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTo celebrate 150 episodes of Dear Watchers, we are looking at the past, present and future! We kick things off by sharing our thoughts (both spoiler free and spoiler-rific) on the new and final season of Marvel's What If on DisneyPlus and share our "Dear Watchers" cut of all three seasons. Then, we look back as Guido, Rob and guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt share some of our favorite past episodes of the podcast covering such characters & storylines as Superman, Age of Apocalypse, Josie & the Pussycats, the Absolute Universe and more. We wrap up by sharing ideas for future episodes from silver age deep dives to tie-in comics. Reading / Watch List:Every episode of Dear WatchersMarvel's What If...? (MCU TV series 2024)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Dexter White is back for a rundown of all the major themes that have shifted since we entered a different timeline after Donald Trump survived Butler PA.   We cover in depth Scott Bessent's plan to get US finances under control and why he's not a mole for the IMF, how Trump's win has had huge spillover effects into geopolitics, and what our warm take is on what's happening in Syria.Show Notes:Trump's Treasury Pick Sees A "Global Economic Reordering"Philip K. Dick Speech

Santa Claus is coming to town...or a comic book near you! We are talking a history of Santa Claus in comics plus Marvel & DC holiday specials. We start way back in 1947 with Action Comics that sees a real Scrooge try to ruin Christmas by causing Santa to gain a massive amount of weight from tainted chocolate. It's up to Superman to get St. Nick back to fighting weight and save the holiday. Then, we jump to What The in 1991 where Santa is again sidelined and Doctor Doom has to take over, much to the chagrin of the Avengers and Fantastic Four. We wrap up by talking about who else we'd like to see Santa meet. Ep. 149 What if Santa Claus and Christmas were saved by Superman and Doctor Doom?from Action Comics #105 & What The #10Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersIt's the holiday season so we are doing our first deep dive into the world of Christmas comics. We give a quick history of Santa in comics as well as background on comic book holiday specials. Then we see Superman rescue Santa from a few extra pounds in a 1947 Action Comics from Siegel, Shuster and John Sikela. Next, we jump to 1991 as Doctor Doom covers for Santa in a rhyming issue from powerhouses Scott Lobdell & John Byrne. We wrap up by pondering who else Santa should tangle with in pop culture. All this plus a (very brief) review of the new Creature Commandos tv series. Reading / Watch List:Action Comics #105 (DC Comics 1947)What The #10 (Marvel Comics 1991)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Vampires, Werewolves and Monsters...oh my! In honor of James Gunn's new DC / Max TV show which is officially kicking off the new DCU, we are talking the history of the Creature Commandos! We go back to their first 1980 appearance in Weird War Tales plus the sporadic attempts to revive the team from the 00s until today. Plus we talk the (Universal) monsters, dinosaurs, mutant children and so much more. Ep. 148 What if classic horror movie monster tropes like Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula were turned into a Nazi-fighting group of soldiers?from various appearances of Creature Commandos (from DC Comics)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersThe Creature Commandos are back, back, back again...this time on television! In honor of the brand new DC / Max TV show from the mind of James Gunn, we are talking all things Creature Commandos starting with their first appearance in 1980 from the minds of J.M. DeMatteis and Pat Broderick (plus successors Robert Kanigher and Fred Carillo) that see vampire Vincent Velcro, werewolf Warren Griffith, Frankenstein Monster Lucky Taylor plus robot JAKE, Dr. Medusa and tough as nails Lt. Matthew Shrieve battle dinosaurs, mutant children, and occult leaders during WWII. We also explore the Commandos' appearances from the minds of such creators as Geoff Johns, Jeff Lemire and, currently, monster kid David Dastmalchian. (Plus this is 100% spoiler free for the new TV show!) Reading / Watch List:Weird War Tales #93 (1980 DC Comics)Action Comics #872 (2009 DC Comics)Justice League Generation Lost #16 (2011 DC Comics)Frankenstein Agent of SHADE #1 (2011 DC Comics)DC Horror Presents Creature Commandos #1 (2024 DC Comics)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

We are All-In on the Absolute Universe! We talk the brand new Absolute stories featuring Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. These new stories explore Batman if he wasn't born into wealth, Wonder Woman if she was born in hell and Superman if...well, you'll need to listen to the podcast to learn more. Ep. 147 What if Batman had no money, Superman no family, and Wonder Woman was from hell?from Absolute Batman #1, Absolute Wonder Woman #1, & Absolute Superman #1 (from DC Comics)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersWe talk the brand-new Absolute Universe! We kick off with the All-In Special from Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere, and Dan Mora. Then we talk Absolute Batman from Snyder & Nick Dragotta, Wonder Woman from Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman, and Superman from Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval. We also talk about why the DC Trinity resonates so much with fans and what's next for the Absolute Universe. Reading / Watch List:DC Comics All-In Special #1 (2024 DC Comics)Absolute Batman #1 (2024 DC Comics)Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (2024 DC Comics)Absolute Superman #1 (2024 DC Comics)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

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