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This week on Geek Freaks, Frank, Squeaks, and Jonathan cover the biggest geek headlines, starting with the Avengers: Doomsday casting news that broke the internet. We talk returning X-Men legends, unexpected MCU absences, and speculate on what's ahead in Secret Wars. Plus, we dissect the Andor Season 2 final trailer, the rise of AI-generated trailers (and the ethics behind them), new Last Airbender casting updates, Legend of Zelda live-action film plans, and a surprise review of Disney's new Snow White. It's a jam-packed episode of opinions, hype, and geeky goodness! Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Introduction and recap of our Holland, Michigan screening with Nicole Kidman 01:52 Upcoming convention plans on April 5th (Rancho Cordova City Hall) 03:13 Avengers: Doomsday casting revealed — live stream record broken 04:30 Classic X-Men cast returns, Fantastic Four confirmed, surprise omissions 06:10 Spider-Man 4 set during Doomsday and multiverse crossover talk 07:11 Robert Downey Jr. rumored as Doom — will he stick around? 09:12 What about Doom vs. Thanos? Should he win? 10:14 Excitement for returning X-Men actors like Nightcrawler 13:05 CGI and mocap discussion for Beast and Thing 13:20 Andor Season 2 final trailer breakdown — tone shift and Rogue One vibes 15:15 Should Jedi appear in Andor? We debate it 18:22 Harry Potter HBO series thoughts and Nick Frost as Hagrid 21:33 Live-action Legend of Zelda coming in 2027 — thoughts and casting dreams 25:25 Theories on Link's time loop, Ganon as a sentient villain, and storytelling ideas 30:00 Nicole Kidman's Holland, Michigan now streaming 30:44 Deep dive: AI-generated fake trailers — harmless hype or harmful trend? 34:00 Studios profiting off AI trailers — shady business? 37:06 Actors' rights, SAG involvement, and ethics of likeness use 40:43 Could fake trailers ruin expectations for real movies? 43:55 Snow White (2024) Review — Jonathan breaks down surprises and wins Key Takeaways: Avengers: Doomsday brought back a wave of nostalgia with original X-Men cast members, Fantastic Four confirmations, and returning MCU veterans like Loki, Shang-Chi, and Ant-Man. The livestream announcing the cast shattered records with over 250 million viewers. Fans speculate RDJ as Doom is a one-time appearance to set up God Emperor Doom for Secret Wars. Andor Season 2 is maintaining its serious, grounded tone, building up to Rogue One beautifully. The ethics of AI-generated trailers are increasingly blurry, especially when studios start profiting off them. Jonathan was pleasantly surprised by Snow White despite online negativity—highlighting its stronger romance arc and musical charm. Memorable Quotes:

In this jam-packed episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and his crew dive deep into the latest pop culture and geek news. They kick things off with a spirited discussion about the Shrek Five teaser and its bold new animation style before tackling Star Wars' turbulent future with Kathleen Kennedy's departure. The conversation then shifts to DC and Marvel—with hot takes on Batman's evolving universe, God Emperor Doom leaks, and fresh perspectives on the Hulk and She-Hulk. The team also delivers candid reviews of video game hits like Monster Hunter and Abaddon Vout before welcoming guest Thomas for an in-depth Daredevil review that promises a grittier, R-rated reboot. To top it off, the episode introduces the new Anime Plus podcast—complete with an insider look at building a thriving anime community. Whether you're a hardcore comic book buff, a gaming enthusiast, or an anime aficionado, this episode has something for everyone! Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – 01:12: Introduction & Setting the Stage Meet Frank, Squeaks, and the crew A brief teaser of what's coming up 01:12 – 06:11: Shrek Five Teaser & Animation Talk Discussion on the new visuals and design changes Nostalgic nods to classic Shrek moments 06:11 – 09:00: Star Wars Shakeup Kathleen Kennedy's departure Debating the impact on the Star Wars saga and future direction 09:00 – 14:34: DC & Marvel News Insights into Jordan John Stewart's new look Updates on Batman's future in the DCeU Leaks, rumors, and discussion on God Emperor Doom, Hulk, and more 14:34 – 18:00: Pop Culture & Comic Book Chatter More on Batman, Justice League, and side stories Candid commentary on evolving animated/live-action projects 18:00 – 43:09: Video Game Reviews – Part 1 In-depth review of Monster Hunter: fast-paced combat, weapon classes, and replay value Scoring insights and comparisons to classic titles 43:09 – 50:35: Video Game Reviews – Part 2 Discussion and review of Abaddon Vout: classic RPG vibes with modern twists Balancing story depth with gameplay mechanics 50:35 – 59:38: Daredevil Review with Thomas First impressions of the new Daredevil series Analysis of the gritty, R-rated approach and innovative cinematography Scoring the episode and reflecting on the show's evolution 59:38 – 1:11:57: Introducing Anime Plus! Interview with new hosts Array and Owen Deep dive into the anime industry and building a community Behind-the-scenes insights into the new podcast format 1:11:57 – 1:30:35: Weekly Recommendations & Geek Network News Comic book recommendation: “Last Ronin Ninja Turtles” and a deep dive into “Monstrous” Updates on upcoming shows and network announcements 1:30:35 – 1:33:52: Closing Remarks Final thoughts, upcoming topics, and a wrap-up of network news Encouragement to review, subscribe, and join the conversation Key Takeaways Shrek Five is back: The revamped animation style is sparking debate but also excitement for a new generation of fans. Star Wars' future is evolving: Kathleen Kennedy's exit may pave the way for a fresher, more unified saga under new leadership. DC & Marvel in transition: Fresh takes on iconic characters like Batman and emerging leaks (e.g., God Emperor Doom) hint at bold new directions. Game reviews hit home: Monster Hunter offers satisfying combat and rewards, while Abaddon Vout blends nostalgic RPG elements with modern gameplay. Daredevil reimagined: The new series delivers gritty, R-rated action with innovative visual storytelling that has fans buzzing. Anime Plus Launch: A new podcast aimed at uniting the anime community, offering both deep-dive analysis and casual chat for fans of all levels. Memorable Quotes “I'm happy to have Shrek back. I think it's good for the next generation.” “You can't just invent new shit that negates everything we did beforehand.” “I want to build the biggest anime community ever—join our Discord and vibe with us!” “This is the most Daredevil I've ever seen; it's raw, gritty, and absolutely killer.” Call to Action Love what you heard? Subscribe now, leave us a review, and share this episode on social media using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast. Your feedback keeps the conversation going and helps us bring you more epic geek news! Links & Resources Anime Plus: https://linktr.ee/animepluspodcast  Follow Us Stay connected and join the conversation on social media: Twitter: @GeekFreaksPodcast Instagram: @GeekFreaksPodcast Facebook: GeekFreaks Podcast Listener Questions Have a question or a topic you'd love for us to cover in a future episode? Drop us a message on our website or tag us on social media. We're all ears and can't wait to hear from you! Apple Podcast Tags GeekFreaks, Podcast, Pop Culture, Shrek Five, Star Wars, DC Comics, Marvel, Video Game Reviews, Anime, Daredevil, Comic Book Reviews, Geek Culture, Happy listening, and thanks for being a part of our geek community!

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!LOTS of new musicNetflix bows out of gaming... kindaElon sued AGAINJoe Rogan to interview Donald TrumpAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. https://youtu.be/ekr2nIex040 CATCHY AF!! But that is par for the course with Bruno Mars. Apparently the lyrics (and title) are a play on words for a Korean drinking game. Rose from Blackpink.Cradle of Filth - Malignant Perfection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiF-PAt6N9U surprisingly restrained for a Cradle song. Trying to rekindle Nymphetamine? Video is VERY fitting for the season.Dead Icarus - 1 Million Days https://youtu.be/EjBGU-hF4js MUCH more Atreyu than anything previously released. This has Curse vibes all over it, even the video.Better Lovers - Love as an Act of Rebellion https://youtu.be/5qCT4puiPJY I almost like these guys as much as Miss Machine era Dillinger… almost. What is with the 4:3 aesthetic these days?Bloodywood - Nu Delhi https://youtu.be/A3C9NwGKgq4?si=k5I2p2CYtUofhYfE A little less on the NU sound. Still well put together, if slightly forgettable.Breaking Benjamin - Awaken https://youtu.be/cHj8PtRdMQk Decent breakdown/solo section, but don't believe the hype. NOT extra heavy.Loss Becomes - Broken Mirrors Feat Jesse Leach https://youtu.be/_dTIV7xI9jM THIS is how you use a Jesse Leach vocal spot.Tours/FestivalsJerry Cantrell - Runs from Jan 31 through March 9. Support from Filter.https://jerrycantrell.com/ Claudio Simonetti's Goblin - Oct 31 through Dec 15. Screening Demons in select cities.https://goblinsimonetti.com/tour-dates Reg ‘ol NewsIron Maiden - Paul Di'anno passed at 66. The band's first vocalist on their debut “Iron Maiden” and “Killers.” His years long battle with Lymphedema seems to have ended. Official documentary coming in 2025.https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-at-66 https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-paul-dianno-documentary-coming-in-2025 Papa Roach - Jacoby Shaddix says the next record “makes sense” to be a heavy record. The heaviest record they have ever done he claims. Seems like another trend hop to me.https://blabbermouth.net/news/jacoby-shaddix-says-it-feels-natural-for-papa-roach-to-lean-into-heavy-sound-on-next-album As I Lay Dying - Bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left the band, with a very curt exit statement on his socials. This can't be an issue with Lambesis' past, this has to be just Tim being difficult to work with at this point.https://blabbermouth.net/news/bassist-vocalist-ryan-neff-quits-as-i-lay-dying Static-X - Hoping to release the documentary “Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, and Regeneration of Static-X” in 2025. https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-is-hoping-to-release-evil-disco-the-rise-fall-and-regeneration-of-static-x-documentary-in-2025 SuggestsKorn - Self TitledReleased in ‘94.  From the haunting intro of “Blind” to the twisted, primal aggression in “Clown” and “Daddy,” the album is a sonic trip through the dark corners of the mind. Its themes of isolation, fear, and inner torment align perfectly with the spooky season. Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - Closing their AAA gaming studio. Team Blue has been shuddered with 90 projects in various stages of development, and with staff that included Joseph Staten (Halo) and Rafael Grassetti (God of War). https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-team-blue-socal-studio Phasmophobia - Set for Xbox Series and Playstation 5/ VR2 Oct 29th. Multi-player horror FINALLY making its way onto consoles. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/aaaaaah-phsamophobia-haunts-consoles-this-month-182546124.html https://youtu.be/BLCwws1HnYA Reg ‘ol NewsHalo 2 - Project Cartographer (MOD) is rolling out a Spooky event for Halloween. You can now play as a skeleton in Halo 2.https://www.cartographer.online Elon VS Bladerunner - Alcon Entertainment has accused Elon of copyright infringement over an image included in the Cybercab/Robotaxi event earlier this month. Calling the image “nearly identical” to images from the movie.https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/21/elon-musk-tesla-wbd-blade-runner-ai-robotaxi-.html Ford X Tesla - The free Ford adapter the company gave out to connect to Tesla chargers. There is a long term issue with the current adaptors that will negatively affect charge times over time. They will be issuing replacements “in the coming weeks.”https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-tells-ev-owners-to-stop-using-its-free-tesla-supercharger-adapters-120023623.html Nintendo Beta - The strange beta test for Nintendo has gone live for people on the beta list. Seems that Nintendo is trying their hand at an MMORPG, with their unique twist. Kinda seems like Second Life meets Starfield. You are basically populating a planet.https://playtest-p.nintendo.com/en-us SuggestsMK1 - Halloween Towers running all week.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsBatman: Hush 2 - Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb confirmed at NYCC the sequel to one of the classic all-time Batman stories will be coming out in 2025. Set to happen within the ongoing Batman series.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 DC Vertigo - The Vertigo imprint is set to return to DC. Jim Lee also announced that they would be reviving the imprint, this time for creator-owned projects. https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature - New 5 issue mini written by Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads. James Gunn will be story consultant as this will be a tie-in to the Peacemaker show on Max. Release before season 2 of the show.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Justice League VS Godzilla VS Kong 2 - the second book will add Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra and “titanized” super-villains from the Justice League's rogue's gallery. No release date yet. Series one is STILL going.Spider-verse VS Venomverse - New multiverse arc starting in May 2025.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-spider-verse-venomverse-teaser-nycc/ Suggests"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson – A classic haunted house story that's deeply psychological, unsettling, and atmospheric. It's all about the creeping dread and ambiguous horrors that make you question reality. 1959.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil - Born Again begins March 4 on Disney+.Starfleet Academy - Renewed for a second season before season 1 airs. NYCCGod Of War - The live action series has just left 3 EPs, including showrunner Rafe Judkins. Now starting the project from scratch. https://deadline.com/2024/10/god-of-war-sony-executive-producers-depart-new-writers-joining-1236118075/ Joe Rogan - CONFIRMS THAT TRUMP WILL BE ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!TrailersThe Office (AUS) - https://youtu.be/MIEVoulYZM0 on Prime right now unless you're in the US. Fans are NOT pleased. Gender swapped roles. This is approximately the 15th time this has happened… why is it that big of a deal?Goosebumps: The Vanishing - https://youtu.be/-NsYcYtDBtc I kinda love this… David Schwimmer as the villain… maybe? Jan 10 Hulu and Disney+Creature Commandos - https://youtu.be/VdahDEpqPA8 NYCC looks good. Dec 5 on MaxStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/llvMv5-ydyQ Season 2 clip. Rhys Darby guest.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/ddRY0tocRzY Spring 2025 release. Yellowstone - https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58 Season 5B. Costner footage?? Dutton civil war.Reg ‘ol NewsTim Pool - Canceling his IRL show as it currently exists. Blames staff for the issues, when really its a management issue. THIS is why you hire STAFF and not FRIENDS!https://www.youtube.com/live/YXY0pMEI9-o?si=1PyA-3y28PvjfYD5 Carrie - Mike Flanagan's first offering to the Amazon audience appears to be a Carrie adaptation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/carrie-series-mike-flanagan-amazon-stephen-king-1236040179/ SuggestsGoosebumps - Season 1 2023. Streaming on Hulu. a group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsStar Trek: Section 31 - Paramount+ original movie set for Friday, Jan 24 2025.TrailersThe Electric State  - https://youtu.be/9gUDaPTPxwo Russo Brothers directed, Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, and A BUNCH MORE starring. Post apocalyptic family movie. March 14 on Netflix.Love Hurts - https://youtu.be/y7_gi1-bIJs?si=55yawApS8ZuAkhO1 Ky Huy Quan in a John Wick adaptation.Street Trash - https://youtu.be/N5yLRQBVNTw zombies as social commentary… weird. Seriously though, looks interesting.Reg ‘ol NewsDisney - Bob Iger set to leave the company in 2026. THIS time there will not be an extension like there was in ‘23. Disney has said they WILL name a new CEO.https://cosmicbook.news/bob-iger-leaving-disney-2026-new-chairman-announced Lord of the Rings - New live-action movie in the early stages of development according to Philippa Boyens, co-writer of the original trilogy of movies, as well as the Hobbit movie. She clarified confusion around the Hunt For Gollum movie, that it will NOT be a multi-part series. Gandalf WILL be part of the narrative though. It also will tie into the Peter Jackson series of movies.https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-wont-be-two-films-second-philippa-boyens-exclusive/ American Psycho - Remake from director Luca Gaudagnino (Challengers). Being billed by Lionsgate as a “reimagining” of the novel. Just remember the first film was directed by a woman…https://deadline.com/2024/10/american-psycho-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236120177/ John Wick - Prequel anime movie revealed to be in the works at NYCC from director Chad Stahelski.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/john-wick-co-creator-chad-stahelski-1236041550/ SuggestsParaNorman - Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town. 2012STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Joe Rogan - Rogan has confirmed that TRUMP will be on the show this week.New SourcesNew RumorsBlade - Canceled? Well more like postponed AGAIN! Bumped again for scripting concerns. Removed from the release slate for 2025.Secret Wars - Thanos returning to fight God Emperor Doom.Big Bang Theory - Stuart-centric spinoff series about the comic book shop. ALSOPossible Penny-centric spinoff possible.American Psycho - Timothee Chalamet rumored to be playing Patrick Bateman.SPECULATIONBlade - This bump MIGHT actually be advantageous. IF they are bringing Wesley Snipes back for another Blade movie, this will keep the confusion down. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!LOTS of new musicNetflix bows out of gaming... kindaElon sued AGAINJoe Rogan to interview Donald TrumpAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. https://youtu.be/ekr2nIex040 CATCHY AF!! But that is par for the course with Bruno Mars. Apparently the lyrics (and title) are a play on words for a Korean drinking game. Rose from Blackpink.Cradle of Filth - Malignant Perfection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiF-PAt6N9U surprisingly restrained for a Cradle song. Trying to rekindle Nymphetamine? Video is VERY fitting for the season.Dead Icarus - 1 Million Days https://youtu.be/EjBGU-hF4js MUCH more Atreyu than anything previously released. This has Curse vibes all over it, even the video.Better Lovers - Love as an Act of Rebellion https://youtu.be/5qCT4puiPJY I almost like these guys as much as Miss Machine era Dillinger… almost. What is with the 4:3 aesthetic these days?Bloodywood - Nu Delhi https://youtu.be/A3C9NwGKgq4?si=k5I2p2CYtUofhYfE A little less on the NU sound. Still well put together, if slightly forgettable.Breaking Benjamin - Awaken https://youtu.be/cHj8PtRdMQk Decent breakdown/solo section, but don't believe the hype. NOT extra heavy.Loss Becomes - Broken Mirrors Feat Jesse Leach https://youtu.be/_dTIV7xI9jM THIS is how you use a Jesse Leach vocal spot.Tours/FestivalsJerry Cantrell - Runs from Jan 31 through March 9. Support from Filter.https://jerrycantrell.com/ Claudio Simonetti's Goblin - Oct 31 through Dec 15. Screening Demons in select cities.https://goblinsimonetti.com/tour-dates Reg ‘ol NewsIron Maiden - Paul Di'anno passed at 66. The band's first vocalist on their debut “Iron Maiden” and “Killers.” His years long battle with Lymphedema seems to have ended. Official documentary coming in 2025.https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-at-66 https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-paul-dianno-documentary-coming-in-2025 Papa Roach - Jacoby Shaddix says the next record “makes sense” to be a heavy record. The heaviest record they have ever done he claims. Seems like another trend hop to me.https://blabbermouth.net/news/jacoby-shaddix-says-it-feels-natural-for-papa-roach-to-lean-into-heavy-sound-on-next-album As I Lay Dying - Bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left the band, with a very curt exit statement on his socials. This can't be an issue with Lambesis' past, this has to be just Tim being difficult to work with at this point.https://blabbermouth.net/news/bassist-vocalist-ryan-neff-quits-as-i-lay-dying Static-X - Hoping to release the documentary “Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, and Regeneration of Static-X” in 2025. https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-is-hoping-to-release-evil-disco-the-rise-fall-and-regeneration-of-static-x-documentary-in-2025 SuggestsKorn - Self TitledReleased in ‘94.  From the haunting intro of “Blind” to the twisted, primal aggression in “Clown” and “Daddy,” the album is a sonic trip through the dark corners of the mind. Its themes of isolation, fear, and inner torment align perfectly with the spooky season. Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - Closing their AAA gaming studio. Team Blue has been shuddered with 90 projects in various stages of development, and with staff that included Joseph Staten (Halo) and Rafael Grassetti (God of War). https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-team-blue-socal-studio Phasmophobia - Set for Xbox Series and Playstation 5/ VR2 Oct 29th. Multi-player horror FINALLY making its way onto consoles. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/aaaaaah-phsamophobia-haunts-consoles-this-month-182546124.html https://youtu.be/BLCwws1HnYA Reg ‘ol NewsHalo 2 - Project Cartographer (MOD) is rolling out a Spooky event for Halloween. You can now play as a skeleton in Halo 2.https://www.cartographer.online Elon VS Bladerunner - Alcon Entertainment has accused Elon of copyright infringement over an image included in the Cybercab/Robotaxi event earlier this month. Calling the image “nearly identical” to images from the movie.https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/21/elon-musk-tesla-wbd-blade-runner-ai-robotaxi-.html Ford X Tesla - The free Ford adapter the company gave out to connect to Tesla chargers. There is a long term issue with the current adaptors that will negatively affect charge times over time. They will be issuing replacements “in the coming weeks.”https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-tells-ev-owners-to-stop-using-its-free-tesla-supercharger-adapters-120023623.html Nintendo Beta - The strange beta test for Nintendo has gone live for people on the beta list. Seems that Nintendo is trying their hand at an MMORPG, with their unique twist. Kinda seems like Second Life meets Starfield. You are basically populating a planet.https://playtest-p.nintendo.com/en-us SuggestsMK1 - Halloween Towers running all week.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsBatman: Hush 2 - Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb confirmed at NYCC the sequel to one of the classic all-time Batman stories will be coming out in 2025. Set to happen within the ongoing Batman series.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 DC Vertigo - The Vertigo imprint is set to return to DC. Jim Lee also announced that they would be reviving the imprint, this time for creator-owned projects. https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature - New 5 issue mini written by Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads. James Gunn will be story consultant as this will be a tie-in to the Peacemaker show on Max. Release before season 2 of the show.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Justice League VS Godzilla VS Kong 2 - the second book will add Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra and “titanized” super-villains from the Justice League's rogue's gallery. No release date yet. Series one is STILL going.Spider-verse VS Venomverse - New multiverse arc starting in May 2025.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-spider-verse-venomverse-teaser-nycc/ Suggests"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson – A classic haunted house story that's deeply psychological, unsettling, and atmospheric. It's all about the creeping dread and ambiguous horrors that make you question reality. 1959.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil - Born Again begins March 4 on Disney+.Starfleet Academy - Renewed for a second season before season 1 airs. NYCCGod Of War - The live action series has just left 3 EPs, including showrunner Rafe Judkins. Now starting the project from scratch. https://deadline.com/2024/10/god-of-war-sony-executive-producers-depart-new-writers-joining-1236118075/ Joe Rogan - CONFIRMS THAT TRUMP WILL BE ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!TrailersThe Office (AUS) - https://youtu.be/MIEVoulYZM0 on Prime right now unless you're in the US. Fans are NOT pleased. Gender swapped roles. This is approximately the 15th time this has happened… why is it that big of a deal?Goosebumps: The Vanishing - https://youtu.be/-NsYcYtDBtc I kinda love this… David Schwimmer as the villain… maybe? Jan 10 Hulu and Disney+Creature Commandos - https://youtu.be/VdahDEpqPA8 NYCC looks good. Dec 5 on MaxStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/llvMv5-ydyQ Season 2 clip. Rhys Darby guest.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/ddRY0tocRzY Spring 2025 release. Yellowstone - https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58 Season 5B. Costner footage?? Dutton civil war.Reg ‘ol NewsTim Pool - Canceling his IRL show as it currently exists. Blames staff for the issues, when really its a management issue. THIS is why you hire STAFF and not FRIENDS!https://www.youtube.com/live/YXY0pMEI9-o?si=1PyA-3y28PvjfYD5 Carrie - Mike Flanagan's first offering to the Amazon audience appears to be a Carrie adaptation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/carrie-series-mike-flanagan-amazon-stephen-king-1236040179/ SuggestsGoosebumps - Season 1 2023. Streaming on Hulu. a group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsStar Trek: Section 31 - Paramount+ original movie set for Friday, Jan 24 2025.TrailersThe Electric State  - https://youtu.be/9gUDaPTPxwo Russo Brothers directed, Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, and A BUNCH MORE starring. Post apocalyptic family movie. March 14 on Netflix.Love Hurts - https://youtu.be/y7_gi1-bIJs?si=55yawApS8ZuAkhO1 Ky Huy Quan in a John Wick adaptation.Street Trash - https://youtu.be/N5yLRQBVNTw zombies as social commentary… weird. Seriously though, looks interesting.Reg ‘ol NewsDisney - Bob Iger set to leave the company in 2026. THIS time there will not be an extension like there was in ‘23. Disney has said they WILL name a new CEO.https://cosmicbook.news/bob-iger-leaving-disney-2026-new-chairman-announced Lord of the Rings - New live-action movie in the early stages of development according to Philippa Boyens, co-writer of the original trilogy of movies, as well as the Hobbit movie. She clarified confusion around the Hunt For Gollum movie, that it will NOT be a multi-part series. Gandalf WILL be part of the narrative though. It also will tie into the Peter Jackson series of movies.https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-wont-be-two-films-second-philippa-boyens-exclusive/ American Psycho - Remake from director Luca Gaudagnino (Challengers). Being billed by Lionsgate as a “reimagining” of the novel. Just remember the first film was directed by a woman…https://deadline.com/2024/10/american-psycho-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236120177/ John Wick - Prequel anime movie revealed to be in the works at NYCC from director Chad Stahelski.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/john-wick-co-creator-chad-stahelski-1236041550/ SuggestsParaNorman - Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town. 2012STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Joe Rogan - Rogan has confirmed that TRUMP will be on the show this week.New SourcesNew RumorsBlade - Canceled? 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James is energised by a subject close to his heart (and a timely cup of tea) as we tackle the issue of bad rolls. We all face them but what can we do to mitigate their effects? We're also talking about the best tier 2 win conditions after the Dice Masters vs Cancer online tournament, and shining the spotlight on an upcoming God Emperor Doom card from the Secret Wars set.   00:52 Intro 06:20 Dealing With Bad Rolls 40:04 DMvsC Round-Up and Tier 2 WinCons DMvsC Team Lists 50:24 God Emperor Doom Our Spoilers Page Franklin's Galactus vs God Emperor Doom Video 60:16 AoB This is the main Dice Fight page, where you will find the monthly schedule and sign-up instructions. Here's an invite to the DM Discord Server (drop us a line if it expires); once you're in, look for the #dice-fight channel   You can contact us on our webpage, our Facebook page or by email.   Our theme tune is Ode to Joy – Heavy Edition, written specially for us by the most excellent dafteaux. The funky breakbeat drum loop is by by Alexander, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Intro More full recap in the catch-up episode Long & short - dropped BetterHelp, joined GonnaGeek, started a TikTok New Patrons - Mayors Allison & Birju, and Humble Citizen Joshua  Background  Invisible Woman (Susan Storm) created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in The Fantastic Four #1 (Nov 1961) Sue Storm is a founding member of the Fantastic Four - hit by cosmic rays during a space flight, and gained the power to turn invisible She and her brother Johnny grew up on Long Island - after their mother accidentally died in a car accident, their father became an alcoholic who went to prison for accidentally killing a loan shark Sue met her future husband Reed Richards when she was a young girl - when she got older, she met Reed again and they connected, eventually dating prior to the spaceflight As a member of the FF, Sue is originally meek and withdrawn, her invisibility only coming in handy to help the team when stealth is needed - she goes by the codename Invisible Girl She later discovers she can project invisible force fields, and with this new power comes a new self-confidence She and Reed get married, and she becomes pregnant with a child, Franklin - she leaves the team, and Johnny's girlfriend (the Inhuman Crystal) joins the team in her place The other team members travel to the Negative Zone to acquire the Cosmic Control Rod to help with Sue's pregnancy, since her irradiated body makes carrying a child difficult - after Franklin's birth, Annilhilus releases Franklin's full powerset - to protect the world, Reed shuts down Franklin's mind, causing Sue to leave him #BecauseComics They later reconcile with the help of Namor the Sub-Mariner, a romantic foil for Sue Sue's second pregnancy is stillborn, and her ensuing depression leads Psycho-Man to manipulate her into becoming Malice, Mistress of Hate - after Reed manipulates her into hating him legitimately, Psycho-Man's control is broken, and Sue puts him into a coma - the situation has a lasting impact on Sue, who changes her name to Invisible Woman, as the innocence within her died Sue takes over the FF during Reed's apparent death - he was time-displaced, and Sue's love for him never wavered despite entreaties from Namor The team encounters Valeria Von Doom, a being from an alternate future who is the child of Sue & Dr. Doom - Franklin later admits that after Sue's stillbirth, he created an alternate world where the child survived - Valeria is recreated as a baby in Sue's womb, and Dr. Doom assists in the childbirth - she is named Valeria after Victor's first true love #BecauseComics During Secret Invasion, she is kidnapped and taken out by Lyja, Johnny's ex-wife, who then posed as Sue to infiltrate the Baxter Building - Sue was rescued after the Invasion was turned back Secret Wars - On a ship trying to escape the Incursion, Sue and the entire FF minus Reed were killed when the ship was ripped apart - when Reed gained the Beyonders' ability after God Emperor Doom was defeated, he resurrected everyone who was killed, including his family Current runs Issues - Theme is Being noticed  Jeanine - Being a strong woman in a male-dominated field & family Jeanine - Working with significant other & brother Philosophy/Psychology behind invisibility Break Plugs for Play Comics, Popcorn Psychology, and Howard Mackie Treatment  In-universe - Give someone else power of invisibility, so Sue can see what it's like to be on the other side Out of universe -  Skit (feat. Lauren from Legends of SHIELD)  DOC: Hello Sue, I'm Dr. Issues.  SUE: Hello, doctor, thanks for taking the time to speak with me. DOC: So, what can I do for you today?  SUE: Anything that you consider important would be a big help to me. DOC: That's rather flattering, but I don't typically take the lead in a session unless it's absolutely necessary.  SUE: That's a change for me. I usually have to pick and choose my spots depending on what's going on by the hour. DOC: Don't we all. I don't discriminate amongst topics, but the most common are relationships, work, family…feel free to interject  SUE: I could write a book on all of those at this point. But, for the sake of simplicity, let's start with my husband. *sigh* DOC: Was that a sigh of how much you love him, or being exasperated with him? SUE: *half statement/half question* Both…? Reed is…well, I do my homework, so I know you've met Reed…of a kind.  DOC: Yessss, yes. He was…eccentric  SUE: You're being kind for no reason. He's a narcissist. You can say it.  DOC: But that Reed was trying to take over the universe  SUE: And mine is always trying to save it. Doesn't change the personality traits. *pause* And still, I know he loves me. He doesn't stray, he doesn't look to complain, and he's brilliant. Who am I to argue? DOC: Based on your description, you may be placing your emotional responses secondary to the idealistic view of your bond. That's difficult.  SUE: It's harder now because I handle things differently. I used to acquiesce to his whims, but I don't need to do that anymore. I'm not subservient. I can hold my own. But…sometimes it gets one-sided. I can find ways to make him the center of my world, but he doesn't do the same. That's not fair.  DOC: Indeed. I won't disagree with that. Do you have some way to cope with something that's gone on this long, or are you actually looking to change along with him? Maybe a couples sess  SUE: *interrupting* NO. No…look, no offense, but I think any couples session you would try with both of us would end up looking at things from his view because that's just how things work. DOC: Fair enough.  SUE: If only he could…nevermind, that's dangerous. DOC: What?  SUE: See…I've had a perspective about my love with him that's unbreakable at this point. I'm not saying it to boast, but we've been tested repeatedly. I'm not going to waste my breath…ugh, why am I waffling about this? DOC: I dunno, if it's about wanderlust  SUE: Namor. DOC: *pause* Huh. Well, then. This is a rare time that I must acknowledge I have no personal knowledge of that person, but  SUE: *interrupting* I'm sure at this point he'd be considered a stalker in every sense of the word, and I don't think restraining orders are effective against a guy like that. But he won't DO anything if I don't allow it…have you ever heard of “what-if?” He burns that into anyone's soul he comes across. DOC: So I should delete this unsolicited email that says “URGENT MATTER RE: SAVING SUE FROM A MUNDANE LIFE PLEASE OPEN IMMEDIATELY FOR THE GOOD OF THE WORLD” ?  SUE: That sounds on brand. Any opportunity to woo me, even if it's meant to be a confidential situation.  DOC: You seem unphased by that. I'm legitimately concerned for the wellbeing of you and the ones you love!  SUE: Ugh, you too? Please. A word of advice from the one considered the client: I've done this for a long time. You don't have to protect me. I'm sure it comes from a place of decency, but I'd rather have a sense of respect. DOC: Point taken. I concede that you must be an expert negotiator and clearly not a hostage. I think there's something underlying that.  SUE: Plenty of practice. Love and loss, doctor. Love and loss…and war. DOC: Loss and war? Ouch. What's that about?  SUE: If you don't mind, the loss part…let's not go there right now.  DOC: OK, what about war?  SUE: I've hinted that I can deal with men fighting as the lone woman in the room. Well, it's easier when it's over me. The challenge is when everyone else is picking their own battles and I'm expected to choose sides. DOC: My bias is to pick my own side, but I know that doesn't work for everyone. Who are you referencing?  SUE: You know more than you think. You met Ben, right?  DOC: Nice guy. Really smart. Self deprecating  SUE: Ahhhh, so you were willing to cut to the heart of who he is but not Reed? Anyway, he tends to get into it with my brother. A Lot. DOC: I'm sure it's just  SUE: HE CRUMPLED JOHNNY'S CAR INTO A BALL AFTER JOHNNY SHOT A FIREBALL INTO HIS FACE. DOC: That….yeah, that's intense. And you all work together? If I may  SUE: *rapid-fire, as though she's run through this list numerous times* If you ask about splitting up, keeping distance, having a mediator, finding methods to nullify powers, go into other planes of existence, seek some sort of magical conduit to channel a better life, or fight to the death (I'd WIN, by the way) then you are barking up the wrong tree. DOC: You came up with all of that much quicker than I would have anticipated. I don't know if that's due to imaginative emotional catharsis or…uh…I'll just stick with that.  SUE: Thank you. The point is, it's  a challenge to deal with. And don't get me started on parenting. It seems like I'm the only one that considers the details, but everyone else wants to just look at the big picture. DOC: They get the highlights, you get the unedited blooper reel. Got it.  SUE: Spot on! So…what do I do about it? All of it? DOC: Please take this with the kind nature that I'm relaying…with all due respect…in the nicest way...all things considered… SUE: Spill it DOC: I HAVE NO CLUE! You have just told me an incredibly complex dynamic of lifetime egos looking to coexist while leaning on you for servicing their physical and spiritual needs at the highest level, and you've not only survived, but in some way THRIVED despite all of this. I can be your vent man. I can look for blind spots, or should I say invis  SUE: You're on a roll, don't ruin it DOC: Sorry. The point is, I can offer an outside perspective that coaches you towards self-actualization rather than a pill pusher that is trying to find problems. Maybe you needed to hear that. I don't know.  SUE: *pause* You're serious about that? DOC: Yes!  SUE: Just do me a favor then. DOC: What's that?  SUE: *sound of phone notification* Here's a separate email address to forward any of Namor's…nonsense. Trust me. It's better to have a log so I don't have to repeat myself. This stuff happens in real time.  DOC: *shudders* Ending (64:16) Recommended reading: Any FF run, or the Invisible Woman miniseries by Mark Waid Next episodes: Gambit, Mystique, Poison Ivy Review read: Lizardprince222 - Found this show at the beginning of the pandemic. It quickly became my Wednesday morning ritual. Not only is this podcast entertaining and comics focused. It is also a fun opportunity for introspective moments. Anthony & Doc Issues put in so much time and dedication into this podcast  and it shows with every episode. 100/10 would recommend. Plugs for social Episode Transcript Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

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Intro Background (1:55) Doctor Doom created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #5 (July 1962) Victor Von Doom was born to Romani parents - his mother was killed by Mephisto when he was young, and he grew up learning about mysticism and technology in an effort to bring her back He went to Empire State University, where he encountered Reed Richards - while building a machine to communicate with the dead (specifically his mother), Reed corrected his math, but Victor's ego refused to let him make the necessary corrections, and the machine exploded, scarring him permanently - he fled and created a suit of armor, including a mask - he put it on his face before it had sufficiently cooled, which burned him further and fused it to his face He spent the next several years seeking vengeance on the FF in various ways, but always defeated by Reed's genius and/or the combined effort of the team Began battling other Marvel heroes, and during the original Secret Wars event managed to obtain the power of the Beyonder, although he wasn't able to maintain it Does assist the FF when Sue is pregnant with her second child - Johnny goes to him for help, knowing he won't pass up the chance to one-up Reed - his help succeeds, and all he asks is that the child be named Valeria, after a former love of his Occasionally works alongside Namor, including as part of the Cabal After another battle with Reed, begins losing mental capacity - Valeria helps restore his mind in exchange for his assistance, and he joins the Future Foundation to help defeat the Council of Reeds During the second Secret Wars event, he usurps the power of the Beyonder again and becomes God Emperor Doom - his ability, coupled with that of the Molecule Man, creates a brand new universe, where the members of the Fantastic Four are serving him in various capacities (Sue is his wife, Johnny is the sun, Ben is the wall surrounding the capital) - Reed and a collection of surviving heroes defeat Doom, and using the restorative power of the Beyonder, heal Doom's face Takes over as the new Iron Man after Tony's defeat in Civil War II, and serves heroically for a time until he's attacked by the Hood, where he gets burned yet again Issues Matt's description: “The two traits that have defined his character for 60 years. The narcissistic personality disorder to end all narcissistic personality disorders, and the mother fixation to end all mother fixations. Both just amped up to eleven and beyond. But, he certainly makes it work, doesn't he? You honestly can't tell me if you dropped the comic book version of Doom into the real world, not only would he not be out of place among the pack of sideshow clowns who have been running the world since the fall of communism, but he'd be among the most revered leaders in the world for his effectiveness in providing for his citizens. And I wonder if it's the rare instance of an NPD being used for good. Latervians canonically have a first world standard of living. Universal education, free healthcare, little to no pollution, no crime to speak of, and an economy that's as thriving as a country subject to constant embargoes from the United States can be. Moreover, every single one of his citizen matters to him, the same as if they were extensions of himself, which -- let's face it -- is probably how he views them. If you're a farmer with a crop blight problem, Doom will personally come to your farm, figure out what's causing it, eradicate it, and supply you with a new proprietary super-effective soil nutrient solution he devised in the shower that morning. If you leave the country, there's literally nowhere you can't go to and come back from safely. The Latverian passport is just a card that says "Admit this person into your country or suffer the wrath of DOOM." It's never once been questioned. If you harm even a single hair on a Laterivan citizen's head, Doom will personally track you across the entire universe, through time, or across dimensions and force you to make restitution. Now, obviously, he does this because it's an affront to his unquenchable ego for everything in his country to not be the greatest in all of creation. But -- and this might be delving into the PoliSci angle a bit -- in 2021, would anyone really care why he did it? His country is fed, clothed, housed, educated, productive, and healthy. Yes, he wants to conquer the world (and really, everything beyond it, but we'll start with the world), but it's because he genuinely believes that humanity is being deprived of the benefits they would have under his magnanimous rule, and I'm sure it legitimately breaks his heart.As a psychologist, how would you even start getting through to him? What kind of circumstances would you need? He's got to be one of the toughest nuts to crack in any comic book universe. Ego/Vanity (10:41) Mama's boy writ large (18:33) Rivalry with Reed Richards (26:16) Break (37:00) Plugs for BetterHelp, Not If I Reboot You First, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson Treatment (39:02) In-universe - Set up a mental health service in Latveria to purposely fail so Doom has to get his hands dirty and realize what's important Out of universe - Unlikely therapy would happen voluntarily, but if it did, requiring “terraforming of the soul” Skit (43:50) Hello Dr. Doom, I'm Dr. Issues. - GOOD AFTERNOON FELLOW DOCTOR. DO YOU COMPARE YOUR DEGREE WITH THE MIGHT OF DOOM? What? No! Of course not! - A WISE MOVE. NONE CAN MATCH THE WISDOM AND BRILLIANCE OF DOOM. NOT EVEN RICHARDS, ALTHOUGH HE WOULD NEVER ADMIT IT. I think that's record time for someone to bring up a personal nemesis without prompting- NEMESIS? NO. RICHARDS IS NOT WORTHY OF SUCH A TITLE, NOR THE BRAINPOWER IT WOULD REQUIRE TO DEEM HIM SO. I MERELY MENTION HIM TO STAVE OFF ANY SUCH IDEAS YOU MIGHT HAVE OF COMPARING US. DOOM'S NEMESES ARE IGNORANCE AND MYOPIA.  And you do this by mentioning yourself in the third person, barely registering someone that has...led to some setbacks, and registering a speech pattern that I can only describe as “eleven” - DOOM DOES NOT SUFFER SETBACKS. DOOM WINS OR LEARNS. *under breath* That would explain the oodles of wisdom -WHAT WAS THAT? Nothing. I wanted to learn from your wisdom, then. How have encounters with someone like Richards educated you from an emotional intelligence standpoint? - DOOM'S EMOTIONS PLAY LITTLE ROLE IN THE DECISIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE. LATVERIANS REQUIRE A RULER TO FOCUS ON THEIR WELL-BEING, NOT IMMATURE CONTESTS. WHICH DOOM WOULD WIN ANYWAY. In that case, heavy is the head that wears the crown...er, mask. How do you manage the stress of being the sole decision maker for a whole country? - THERE IS NO STRESS. MY CITIZENS DESERVE THE BEST. THAT IS WHAT THEY SHALL HAVE. DOOM CARES NOT FOR WHAT OTHER NATIONS PROVIDE FOR THEIR PEOPLE. But do you always know what's best? What if -YES. I didn't even get to my -QUESTION DOOM AT YOUR OWN PERIL *deep breaths* Ok, I shall learn from this, as you say. *tries feebly to match DOOM's bravado* THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR IGNORANCE OF OTHER'S EMOTIONS, NO MATTER HOW WELL INTENTIONED YOU ARE. THE CITIZENS OF YOUR COUNTRY WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU WANT WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM. WHEN WILL YOU KNOW BEFORE THEIR REVOLUTION THAT THEY HAVE CHANGED, AS ALL HUMANS DO? - DOOM'S STANDARDS EVOLVE WITH TIME. DO NOT CONFUSE DISREGARD FOR POLITICAL NICETIES WITH LACK OF CONCERN FOR THE CITIZENRY. EVERY LATVERIAN IS IMPORTANT TO DOOM. THE OPINIONS OF THE REST OF THE WORLD ARE IRRELEVANT, HOWEVER. So people aren't important. Got it. - UNTIL HUMANITY RECOGNIZES THEIR BEST HOPE OF SURVIVAL AND ADVANCEMENT IS THROUGH DOOM, THE FOCUS SHALL BE ON THE BEST LIFE FOR LATVERIANS. DOOM CANNOT FORCE MANKIND TO SEE THIS, ONLY PROVIDE A LIVING EXAMPLE FOR THEM TO STRIVE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL TO ACHIEVE. Cool. The rest of humanity survives it's own way and sees this nice, shiny, relatively small fancy object that it can't have, and whistles on by. History's most elaborate footnote. If only everyone else had listened, then the ultimate martyr would have had a brighter day in the sun. - DOOM HAS FORESEEN ALL THE TIMELINES. THE ONLY ONE IN WHICH HUMANITY SURVIVES AND THRIVES IS THAT WHICH DOOM CONTROLS. THE WORLD IGNORES THIS AT ITS OWN PERIL. The world ignores a lot of things, all of the time. Each person has their own idea of what is most important to them at each moment. What you are asking for is the world to recognize you as the most important thing at some moment. You tell me...based on one in a...whatever number of scenarios, with a population of billions, each with their own free will, most with no knowledge of the things you speak, and the odds of winning a genetic lottery to be born in the country you rule...for someone with the largest aspirations known on the planet, you really sell yourself short in the marketing department! - DOOM DOES NOT SELL ANYTHING SHORT. DOOM IS NO MERE CARNIVAL BARKER. THERE IS NO OVERSTATEMENT OR EXAGGERATION INVOLVED. DOOM MERELY SPEAKS FACTS. THE WORLD IS IN GRAVE DANGER UNLESS FEALTY IS SWORN. YOU SPEAK OF DOOM'S DISREGARD FOR HUMANITY AND FREE WILL. IT IS BORNE OF AN OVERWHELMING LOVE FOR HUMANITY ABOVE ALL ELSE THAT DRIVES DOOM. YOUR CONTINUED BLINDNESS TOWARDS THIS MAKES DOOM QUESTION YOUR CREDENTIALS. YOU ARE EVEN LESS DESERVING OF YOUR DOCTORATE THAN RICHARDS. I'm not stupid enough to say that you are wrong in your convictions. I'm providing the perspective of someone who hears these sorts of comments from multiple people with regards to their importance in the world. I know you are wise enough to look at someone else's perspective, so take mine: if multiple people claim they are number one at the same thing, and with the same conviction, then how do I discern what is fact versus narcissistic conjecture? I legitimately want your guidance on this. - DOOM IS NUMBER ONE BECAUSE DOOM WILLS IT TO BE SO. IN ADDITION, LATVERIA'S STANDARD OF LIVING IS PROOF OF DOOM'S MAGNANIMOUS NATURE. IF ALL MANKIND ENJOYED THE SAME BENEFITS, THERE IS NO END TO WHAT COULD BE ACHIEVED. SO IT IS NOT MERE CONJECTURE OR BOASTING. IT IS FACTUAL. DOOM'S LEADERSHIP EXCEEDS ALL OTHERS. Magnanimous? By that logic you would be willing to give me some credit for taking the time as an outsider to try and learn of your motivations, your culture, your experience -SO IT SHALL BE *text notification sound* What's this? *surprised* Why would I get a notification from my bank? I don't even have it linked! WHAT DID YOU DO? -YOU DARE QUESTION DOOM'S SINCERITY IN HIS LOVE OF MANKIND? IF YOU TRULY ARE AN AMBASSADOR TO LATVERIA, EVEN IF DOOM DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH NEED OF A DOCTOR, I DO NOT WASTE RESOURCES ON SUCH AN ENCOUNTER. Are you...are you overpaying to make it seem like this session was more important than it appears even though you disagree with me? -THIS IS THE EXPERIENCE OF ALL WHO SERVE THE HEALTH OF LATVERIA. So you're saying this is my money, at this point, to do with as I please? -DO NOT CHALLENGE THE BENEVOLENCE OF DOOM Alrighty...just let me get my transfer going...there. I'm glad you are such a fantastic soul. -DOOM IS QUITE AWARE OF YOUR PUNS. WHAT DID YOU JUST DO? I just donated the excess money, net of my standard fee of course, to the Future Foundation. -THIS INSULT WILL NOT STAND! What insult? You've collaborated before with the foundation to save existence itself, and this is my choice, not yours. I think they may be perplexed by the “FOR THE GOOD OF LATVERIA” comment. -IF THERE IS A MEETING OF THE MINDS WITH RICHARDS BECAUSE OF THIS, THEN I WILL HOLD YOU PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE. And I will be obligated, based on your oft-mentioned wisdom, to acknowledge my role as I can't lie. Would you rather me be an anonymous cog, or a part of your team to make ongoing improvements? -DOOM HAS NO NEED OF A TEAM...BUT A SUBSERVIENT ADVISOR MAY PROVE OF USE FROM TIME TO TIME. CONSIDER IT DONE, NON-CITIZEN MINION OF MENTAL HEALTH. Minion? Well, better than prisoner or casualty, I guess. - YOUR GRATITUDE IS APPRECIATED. DOOM HAS SPOKEN. Ending (51:36) Recommended reading: old Fantastic Four books, original Secret Wars Review read: A Unique Concept with a Super Delivery! A unique take on your favorite superheroes, diving into a side of them you might not often think of right away.. should they be in therapy? Find out by listening to Capes on The Couch! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- The Good Game Guys Next episodes: Jocasta, Amanda Waller, 5 from Umbrella Academy Plugs for social References: Mortal Kombat Friendship - Anthony (04:20) Molecule Man episode - Anthony (5:10) Fall Out Boy “I Don't Care” - Anthony (15:38) Hamilton “What'd I Miss?” - Anthony/Doc (15:58) Ali/Frazier feud - Doc (27:58) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

Special Thanks: Dan0357 - https://frontlinemcoc.home.blog/ Dave - https://www.youtube.com/dorklessons Check out the DORK ALBUM on https://igg.me/at/hjurcrqJExM/x/20050957#/ This week: Attack on the Nexus https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/161182/attack-on-the-nexus-event-and-special-objectives#latest Old-Man Logan & Colossus update https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/162006/colossus-and-old-man-logan-rework-eta#latest Pausing Balance Updates https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/163168/pausing-champion-balance-updates Community Choice Champions Update You chose Hulkbuster https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/163336/communitys-choice-champion-update-poll#latest Realm of Champions in 2020 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MarvelRealmofChampions/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/marvelrealm Asguardian Republic - / Playable Champion - Thor Jane Foster but there is also Thor Girl Tarene Olson, an alien who transforms herself into an Asguardian goddess and becomes Thor's loyal ally. Gamma Horde - Skaar Playable Champion - Hulk Skaar is the son of the Hulk and the extraterrestrial Caiera, A shadow warrior from the planet Sakaar Temple of Vishanti - Ancient One - Strange Playable Champion - Sorcerer Supreme Fantastic Four: The End In this series, Dr. Strange is now the Ancient One and had a daughter with Clea who is the new Dr. Strange. Guardians of the Galaxy In the alternative future of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Dr. Strange assumed the title of the Ancient One. Strange/the Ancient One was eventually killed by Dormammu. Kingdom of Wakanda - Queen Shuri Playable Champion - Black Panther Shuri is a princess of Wakanda. She is the daughter of T'Chaka and sister of T'Challa. She is a genius. Pyramid X - Apocalypse Playable Champion - Storm We all Know Apoc ....Why a Pyramid? Apoc is Egyptian. Born in thousands of years ago in Aqaba near Jordan. He was born with the mutant X-gene, and possibly the first living being on Earth to express it. House of Iron - Stark Prime Playable Champion - Iron Legionnaire Earth 61610 Not much is known about this version of Tony Stark. He had a similar history as his Earth-616 counterpart, except that he seemingly was alive when his reality succumbed to an incursion. Stark, along with half of the population of Manhattan in his native reality were among the many fragments of the multiverse preserved by God Emperor Doom when he created Battleworld. Stark's domain became part of what was later referred to as the Kingdom of Manhattan Spider Guild - Madam Web Playable Champion - Web Warrior She is depicted as an elderly woman with a neuromuscular disease and thus was connected to a life support system that looked like a spider web and never actively fought any villains. She is a paralyzed, blind, telepathic, clairvoyant, and precog mutant. Patriot Garrison - Peggy Carter Playable Champion - Super Soldier Dr. Margaret Alexandra “Peggy” Carter is most famously known as Captain America's cohort and love intrest, a member of S.H.I.E.L.D. and was originally the elder sister to Sharon Carter but Sharon was later retconned as Peggy's grand-niece. Cast: DeaconOTR JJW GhostDog54 - https://www.youtube.com/kingpin7354 Music www.bensound.com Editor DeaconOTR Follow Us twitter.com/umcocpod youtube.com/jjw8071 twitter.com/umcoc_dragon twitter.com/umcocdeacon twitch.tv/royalmarshall twitter.com/roastedbagel MCOC Retro Mic t-shirt now in the store umcoc.threadless.com/designs/retro-mic-t-shirts This episode of the UMCOC Podcast is brought to you by our Podcast Patrons: mutamatt MH-Goat TheMadok Cookie Goddess :cookie: Dan0357 PantherusNZ Bagel Royal #fhk kenny the noob Laura Grant Afraxin StarFighter0717 Adam Warløck Sinister Minister GKnight18 Jamez76 Kelldor Mathking18 #TeamPineappleOnPizza BuffWanderer Roboto Want to become a regular supporter? patreon.com/umcoc

Anthony & Doc examine the Maker (aka Ultimate Reed Richards). What differentiates him from his 616 counterpart? What can heartbreak do to a super genius? All this, plus Doc's most inventive treatment idea yet - listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to Cheers to Comics – Brian Wayne talks all things comics Listener Survey Background (04:00) Ultimate Reed Richards created by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar, and Adam Kubert in Ultimate Fantastic Four #1 (February 2004) Based on an updated version of the Earth-616 Mister Fantastic Reed Richards was a child genius recruited to the Baxter Building program with other brilliant young minds, including Ben Grimm, Sue Storm, and her brother Johnny While attempting to teleport matter through the N-Zone, the experiment goes wrong and Reed gains the ability to stretch himself to incredible lengths He and the rest of the Fantastic Four are heroes until the Ultimatum event, where Magneto’s attempt to destroy the world results in the deaths of dozens of heroes and villains, the Four disband, and Reed & Sue, who were romantically involved, break up Reed believes the world is “broken”, and only he can fix it – he attempts to eliminate all the top scientific minds in the world, but is defeated by a team of heroes – his face gets burned by a blast from Johnny and he is trapped in the N-Zone He escapes, and creates a group of genetically enhanced people called the Children of Tomorrow – now known as the Maker, they take over Europe until he is defeated by Sue Secret Wars – Maker teams with 616 Reed to defeat God Emperor Doom, but Maker turns on Reed and is turned into pepperoni pizzas by the Molecule Man Recovers and turns up in new Prime Earth – was in a cell until recently, when he was broken out by the Future Foundation, who was looking for 616 Reed Issues (14:40) Villainy stems from broken heart – incel culture Bullied as a child, both by fellow students and his father (26:42) So focused on intelligence and intellectualism that he’s lost any semblance of humanity (36:20) Break (47:13) Plugs for Talk Me Into and Occultae Veritatis Treatment (48:42) In-universe Out of universe Skit (57:57) Ending (62:17) Next episodes - survivor guilt, Hawkeye (Fraction run), Roy Harper Listener Survey Discord Appearance at New York Comic Con Live appearance at Rogue Comics in Cranford, NJ in October References: Matt Damon/Jimmy Kimmel - Anthony (0:55) Molecule Man episode - Anthony (11:35) Batman: The Killing Joke - Anthony (14:20) Incels - Anthony (15:30) Hamilton - "The Reynolds Pamphlet" - Doc (16:56) Tony Stark episode - Anthony (20:26) Michelle Carter - Anthony (30:35) Eeyore - Doc (34:28) Crossfire board game - Anthony (49:45) Pareto principle - Doc (57:45) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublicDiscord Listener Survey

This week Anthony & Doc tackle the Master of the Mystic Arts, DOCTOR STRANGE! What makes one of the founders of the original Defenders tick? Plus what happens when Dr. Strange loses his smile? Listen now and find out! [EDITOR'S NOTE: This show was recorded prior to Stan Lee's passing, and as such no mention was made of it. We will honor The Man during our next episode, fittingly about the Incredible Hulk.] SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background (04:19) Created by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko in Strange Tales #110 (July 1963) Stephen Strange is an arrogant surgeon whose hands are severely damaged in a car accident, and seeks a cure for his tremors – finds the Ancient One in the Himalayas – saves Ancient One from attack by Baron Mordo, and in return Ancient One agrees to teach Strange about the mystic arts Returns to NY and takes up residence in Sanctum Santorum, on Bleecker St. in Greenwich Village, and has assistant Wong Fought Dormammu, Satannish, and Vishanti – powerful beings of mystical power Passed a test against Death and given immortal life Worked as consultant to law enforcement on magical matters Met a young woman named Clea, who turned out to be Dormammu’s niece – they fell in love Helped create the Defenders, alongside Namor and the Hulk – battled Undying Ones and other foes In the late 1980s, the Sanctum Santorum was destroyed, and along with it numerous artifacts and spellbooks, which left Strange less powerful Lost the title of Sorcerer Supreme after he refused to fight the Vishanti, and resorted to using chaos magic, which is wielded by Scarlet Witch One of the founders of the Illuminati, along with Xavier, Tony Stark, Black Bolt, Reed Richards, and Namor Later renounced his title of Sorcerer Supreme and gave up the Eye of Agamotto – that passed to Brother Voodoo Regained the title after Voodoo sacrificed himself, and joined the New Avengers Wiped Captain America’s memory after Steve refused to help Illuminati use the Infinity Gauntlet to save Earth from incursions, which led to “Infinity” event “Secret Wars” – Served as Sheriff to God Emperor Doom, until Doom kills him for protecting heroes from 616 and 1610 universes After universe is restored, Strange wields an axe to complement his magic skills Loki tricks him into handing over his title, possessions, and home – allies with Sentry and becomes possessed by the Void in order to defeat Loki Damnation – after Hydra destroyed Las Vegas, Strange used magic to revert things to normal, but in so doing unleashed a hellish hotel on the Strip, and was dragged to hell by Mephisto – turned into Ghost Rider, but managed to escape hell after tricking Dormammu, and then Strange and the Midnight Sons battled demons and saved Las Vegas Issues (14:10) Arrogance Frequently loses title of Sorcerer Supreme, which leaves him uncertain as to his path in life – (19:43) Why not return to becoming a doctor? (25:52) Treatment (34:14) In-universe Out of universe Skit (42:16) Ending References: Kingpin - Anthony - 03:24 "The Price is Right" horn - Anthony - 04:50 Jack Tunney, Bobby Heenan, and Gorilla Monsoon - Anthony - 08:40 Shawn Michaels losing his smile - Doc - 09:45 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - "And my axe!" - Anthony - 11:16 That's not how this works! - Anthony - 12:16 Sentry episode - Anthony - 12:33 Loki episode - Doc - 12:45 Tony Stark episode - Anthony - 14:15 "Cocky" by Kid Rock (NSFW) - Doc - 18:10 Porque no los dos? - Anthony - 27:19 "The Simpsons" - Homer forgot how to drive - Anthony - 27:35 Scott Adams - Doc - 33:14 Leonid Rogozov, the doctor who performed a self-appendectomy - Doc - 39:09 Xanta Klaus - Anthony - 49:53 Krampus - Anthony - 49:54 iTunes: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreon

Molecule Man, Molecule Man, does whatever a molecule can... that includes being a mama's boy and making Twilight Zone references! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background (2:50) Molecule Man (Owen Reece) created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #20 (Nov. 1963) Timid scientist who was hit with radiation during experiment, leaving him with ability to control matter at the molecular level Fired for accident, decides to become supervillain and turn on mankind Originally believed he could only use powers while holding a metal wand, and could not impact organic molecules Defeated by Fantastic Four and sent to another dimension by Uatu, where he created a “son” and gave him his powers, without limitations – transferred his own consciousness to the wand The “son” transported to Florida, where he was defeated by Thing & Man-Thing – without the wand, his body quickly aged & turned to dust – wand was picked up by several different people, all of whom became possessed by Owen After encountering Silver Surfer, recreated a body and fought the Avengers – Tigra convinced Owen to get help to address his underlying issues, and agreed to see a therapist Was transported to Battleworld as part of Secret Wars – met Volcana (Marsha Rosenberg) and fell in love – they returned to Denver to live a peaceful life Became a hero during Secret Wars II as he fought the Beyonder, who came to destroy the universe – managed to join with Silver Surfer to undo damage to Earth, and claimed he burned his powers out as a result so he could be left alone with Marsha Encounters Doc Samson, and reveals that he & Marsha separated for a while – Doc tells him to show Marsha how he feels, and he adds her face to Mount Rushmore He later returned to his hometown of Dinosaur, Colorado, and used his powers to control the locals and prevent anyone else from entering – he disintegrates Sentry before being convinced to return everything to normal in exchange for being left alone – he restores everything and then is destroyed by Sentry Secret Wars (2015) reveals that he is reformed by Dr. Doom, and that the Beyonders created a Molecule Man in every universe as a singularity to serve as a bomb and destroy each universe Used by Dr. Doom to create brand new Battleworld – Owen is responsible for God Emperor Doom, but depowers him when he fights Reed Richards, and then gives his powers to Reed – Reed and Franklin begin restoring Multiverse, which helps restore Owen’s sanity Owen joins the Fantastic Four & Future Foundation, when he is killed by the Griever at the End of All Things Issues (15:27) “If I had power over all reality, I’d be a little terrified of it too” - doesn’t really want his powers anymore – Frank Grimes as God Started off as momma’s boy (20:25) Issues during relationship with Marsha (24:48) Attachment to wand is troublesome (30:34) Treatment (35:40) In-universe Out of universe (39:48) Skit (45:54) Ending References: WWE Boogeyman video - Anthony - 0:30 Heel Realization - TV Tropes - Anthony - 7:28 The Twilight Zone - "It's a Good Life" - Anthony - 10:40 The Sentry episode - Doc - 11:55 The Simpsons - "That's not a question, Doctor" - Doc - 16:14 Jessica Jones episode - Doc - 17:31 Dare to Be Badass - TV Tropes - Anthony - 21:09 Psycho - "A boy's best friend is his mother" - Anthony - 24:26 Netflix & chill - Anthony - 27:50 Linus van Pelt - Doc - 31:37 iTunes: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreon

Live from London Comic Con, The Con Stranger runs into the Con Savoir. They discuss cosplay, financial advice, return of the Walking Dead and More. Also Con Stranger interviews God Emperor Doom, Echo 3, The London Batman and more!

Secret Wars 7 is finally out and it is freaking awesome! Hickman's writing and Esad Ribic's art shine as we find out what happens as the army of The Prophet arrives at Doom's doorstep, and the results of some of the tie-in books have serious repercussions for God-Emperor Doom! We also jump into the first issues of three of the amazing All-New All-Different titles: Invincible Iron-Man, in which Tony goes on a date and runs into a surprise in Latveria. Extraordinary X-Men in which it kinda sucks to be a mutant (what else is new?). And finally Guardians of the Galaxy, in which Kitty Pryde is the new Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon is a smartass and Peter Quill is bored off his ass!

In this episode, we cover Secret Wars #5, in which God-Emperor Doom holds a memorial for his good friend Stephen Strange, who was brutally murdered by God-Emperor Doom. In honor of this, Sobie and Kevin decide to have their own Dr. Strange Memorial, featuring Dr. Strange's Origin Story, in addition to his epic battle with THE DREAD DORMAMMU in Strange Tales #126 and #127. We also get a bonus Human Torch comic, as well as continue our coverage of Old Man Logan #3, which is just as awesome as the first two issues. Enjoy!