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The 7th Episode of the 7th Season!The completion of the Calibrations Series: Your Life is a Song! its the perfect metaphor for picturing how to manage balance in your life.Just like a live mixing engineer riding the faders, you get to choose what shines out front during each era of your life. You get to choose when some of the faders get pulled back and some pushed forward. With great care you learn how to delicately manage those important faders in your life. Listen to Fernando and Jay describe this powerful analogy and ask youself how you can use this system of thinking to balance all of the most important things in you life to make sure that they get the attention they deserve in the era they deserve it. All without pushing your life's song to the breaking point of undesirable clipping. Spoiler alert, if you manage your mix well, God will manage the master fader and help you turn up your life in 2025!

We interrupt our regular programming for the third of several periodic check-ins with the X-Men's exploits on the silver screen! This "show within a show" continues with the controversial and bombastic X-MEN: THE LAST STAND. Last stand... that means it's the last one, right? Right?? Oh, you sweet summer 2006 child. Jenny, Tim, and Keithie have some deep thoughts on this one, in ways that may be startling and unexpected.  As quaint as it sounds by today's standards, the trilogy model represented a best-case scenario for any superhero film series in the early 2000s. Three movies was the mark of tremendous success for a genre considered radioactive less than a decade earlier, cementing the legacy of a property that managed to achieve this feat as a certified franchise and reliable money-maker. It also proved to be something of a double-edged sword in that the third entry typically represented the end of the line. Due to the reality of diminishing returns, changing tastes, and the complexities of reassembling an increasingly sprawling ensemble cast, conventional wisdom maintained that this was as far as a studio could realistically push it. Of course, cheaper spin-offs and derivative projects smaller in scope certainly remained in play to continue milking the franchise. But for all intents and purposes, it was three-and-done for the mainline, continuing narrative. Perhaps as a byproduct of the ballooning production and the pressure to turn out a respectable profit against a massively inflated budget, studio oversight tended to increase significantly for this supposed final outing -- arguably at the cost of quality control. In that respect, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND may as well be the poster child for the trilogy treatment kiss of death in blockbuster superhero filmmaking.

Brenden chats with the host of the All the Kings Men podcast, Jesse Cohen, to set the table for another Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings matchup. It's shaping up that they will meet once again in Round One of the NHL playoffs, and Jesse explains the passive forecheck that L.A. utilizes against the Oilers, the growth of Quentin Byfield and much more. You can find Jesse's work by following @KingsMenPodcast on X or subscribing to the podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode #50 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are Final Four bound! UH is 34-4 and in the Final Four for a 7th time (tied for 10th all-time across all programs)!  To make it to San Antonio, it took an exquisitely executed, last-second BLOB play against Purdue, followed by a blasting of Tennessee by 19 points in the Elite Eight.  After two de facto road games, Houston now gets to reap the benefits of being able to make this final push in our backyard.   The 3 Old Men recap the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games, and break down the upcoming Duke game (as well as the potentially looming Auburn/Florida game for the National Championship). Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness results. They also welcome Coach Matthew Mitchell, Houston WBB's huge new hire. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I don't care about which spirit ladies do what to which Cajuns, I'm here to stop a wedding."   One of the gradual changes apparent in season two's more episodic format, with more zoomed-in, character-centric stories is the corresponding zoom-out on human-mutant relations as a unifying theme. That's not to say it's gone entirely by the wayside - domestic terrorist group the Friends of Humanity and President Kelly's unpopular newfound support for mutants were introduced as conflicts in the season premiere and continue to simmer in the background. The more globe-trotting adventures of subsequent episodes are less overtly concerned with these familiar social dynamics than with the exploration of character backstories, but they can still be read as having something to say about the issue, albeit through more of a geopolitical lens (i.e. the oppression or exploitation of mutants by the state, as dictated by wavering national interests). So while the societal angle might have ceased to be the driving force of every plot, it has managed to play some small part at least in all of this season's one-and-done installments.   That is, until "X-Ternally Yours."   Here we have the first episode of X-Men to be completely divorced from the social implications of mutants in the world at large. That's not necessarily to say the plot is worse off for it -- just that it is undeniably laden in backstory and melodrama. It's Gambit's turn to play protagonist, in a tale of star-crossed lovers with a little Cajun flair. There's perhaps an irony to be observed in the fact that the Thieves and Assassins, so caught up in their insular, centuries-old feud, fail to recognize how the existence of mutants could drastically shift the balance of power, absent the involvement of an ...external... benefactor. As it stands, both Guilds are completely indifferent to Gambit's status as a mutant, which could serve as a convincing motive for the Thieves in particular to bring him back into the fold. The episode has no time for that, however, as it must devote its runtime to establishing the stakes between these warring factions, the role of the tithing ceremony, contrivances to undermine said ceremony, Gambit's history with his jilted bride-to-be, and the X-Men doing their level best to untangle it all. Much of this is deeply silly, of which the script seems keenly aware as it gives Wolverine in particular some choice one-liners that threaten to invalidate the entire conflict. And yet, "X-Ternally Yours" manages to remain more charming than it is disposable by taking advantage of a fun setting and ratcheting up the soapy entertainment so intrinsic to some of the most memorable X-Men comics.   Marvel was understandingly eager to capitalize on Gambit's growing popularity at this time as a new, breakout star character. Striking while the iron was hot, and in an effort to gauge the X-Man's potential as a solo headliner, an eponymous limited series was published that would provide much of the source material for "X-Ternally Yours." In another serendipitous example of cross-media symmetry, said series wound up being released concurrently with the episode's airing (issue #3 of 4 was a little over two weeks away from hitting stores and newsstands). As a standalone television episode, it is less successful than its comics counterpart in giving Gambit a mythology to call his own. That said, given Gambit's versability as a natural lead in any number of genres, from action, to adventure, to romance, to crime, it's curious why Marvel felt that such convoluted world-building was additive in the first place. Regardless, positioning Gambit as a spin-off character was less of a concern for the animated series. Factoring in the production timeline for comics versus that of animation, the show staff would've been working from incredibly early drafts and concept art. When taken as an adaptation of a story that had yet to even be told, it could've turned out a lot worse.   X-TRA: Ghost Rider, who "appeared" as a brief mental image during Gambit's mind scan in "The Final Decision" (S1E12), regrettably does not factor into this blast from the past. Other than serving as one of the series many cameos inserted by director Larry Houston, character's significance to Gambit is presumably referencing an unlikely comics crossover: the team-up between Ghost Rider and the X-Men against parasitic aliens the Brood set in New Orleans! Spanning X-Men #8-9 and Ghost Rider #26-27 during the tail end of Jim Lee's tenure as X-Men co-plotter and artist in 1992, this story features the first appearance of Bella Donna Boudreaux and introduction of the Guilds, setting the stage for Gambit's 1993 limited series and its deep dive into the lore.

Welcome to Episode #49 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 32-4 and back in the Sweet 16 for the sixth-straight year. UH destroyed SIUE and outlasted Gonzaga in a game that should've been in the Elite 8 round.  Now it's into the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis, against four-seed Purdue, which has the ridiculous good fortune to play 70 miles from campus as the lower seed.  But bring it on!  As the 3 Old Men provide a recap of the Tourney games and break down the upcoming Purdue game (as well as the potential looming Tennessee/Kentucky game in the Elite 8).  Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness results, and how poorly their brackets are performing. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cuz what I Do, don't depend on You!There is a way to live that creates a sense of relevance without the requirement of eventual accolades. It's called...."living a no contingency life." Meaning in short, that you decide you won't rely on recognition to fuel your desire to do what's right. You won't give for the sake of someday receiving. You won't love for the sake of someday being loved. It sounds impossible but it's not...it's all about the focus! and Yes, for us its a work in progress too!This is the 6th episode of the Calibration Season...Season 7Do everything as if you are doing it for the Lord! So dive into this insightful conversation between Fernando and Jay and Be sure to like, subscribe, follow and share!

In the final episode of Season 2, Mark talks to himself, Dylan leaves himself a note, while the gang games a Gemma goat-gun gamble against Lumon luminaires. Plus rock-out with Milchick's Marching Music Madness and Helly's hell-raising hollering! Goodnight Severance s2 episode 10 'Cold Harbor' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Catfish's rating 07:06 Bubba's rating 13:06 Listener ratings 17:15 Correctionss 19:45 Upcoming Podcasts 20:10 What would you like Severed? 21:52 Severance Sillies 26:11 The Birthing Cabin 34:39 Helly's visit from Dad 36:56 Dylan's letter to Dylan 38:58 Completing Cold Harbor 54:24 Innie Uprising! 1:05:59 Outies are s3 villains! 1:09:08 Innies are s3 villains! 1:12:38 Catfish Questions 1:14:55 Feedback Mark forms a shaky alliance in an all-or-nothing play, while the team makes a dangerous last stand. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits  Dan Erickson ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

In the season's penultimate episode, every character is on the move: Burtving buys a ticket on the last train out of town, Miss Huang hops a bus, while Mark makes a bed in a pickup! Dylan departs the severed floor, as Jame jumps down to see his Helly.  Our Severance s2 episode 9 'The After Hours' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 01:22 Catfish's rating 03:23 Bubba's rating 06:43 Correction 08:45 Listener ratings 11:37 Upcoming Podcasts 12:00 What would you like Severed? 14:07 Severance Sillies 18:07 Apple TV Plus Quiz 20:20 Bye Bye Burtving 28:25 Lumon: Milchick, Miss Huang, Mr. Drummond 38:44 Dylan & Gretchen & Dylan 47:53 Helena & Helly deal with Dad 55:40 Ms. Cobel, Devon & Mark 1:04:48 Factory Reset Coming? 1:07:30 Cold Harbor will end with Dead Mauer 1:09:14 Catfish Questions 1:10:25 Feedback Mark and Devon team with an ally. Helly investigates further. Directed by Uta Briesewitz Writing Credits  Dan Erickson ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

Harmony Cobel heads home & huffs with Hampton.... but only after sucking oxygen in her late Mother's bed. Speaking of 'sucking', the hosts give the coastal town of Salt's Neck a terrible rating on TripAdvisor! And while Aunt Sissy may live by the 9, what rating will we give the episode? Did ether host love the episode? (See what I did there?) Our Severance s2 episode 8 'Sweet Vitriol' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 01:11 Bubba's rating 06:26 Catfish's rating 10:50 Listener ratings 14:35 Upcoming Podcasts 16:32 What would you like Severed? 18:46 Severance Sillies 20:25 What do you need in Final 2 episodes? 24:15 Episode Deep Dive 38:00 The Testing Floor 50:34 Will listeners disagree with Catfish? 51:19 Drummond & Mauer are the new villains 55:40 Catfish Questions 57:25 Feedback 1:11:23 Can Lumon achieve auto-severing? 1:12:29 More Feedback A Lumon loyalist faces old demons while searching for a missing item. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits  Adam Countee ... (written by) K.C. Perry ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

Welcome to Episode #46 of the No Conference for Old Men podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 26-4 and 18-1 in conference after grinding out a win over Cincinnati and sweeping the Kansas series with a Big Monday physical pounding of KU, where the Cougars pounded the boards and turned the Jayhawks over repeatedly! Next up is Baylor for our final game of this season. The 3 Old Men provide recaps and preview the games this week and then look forward into March to weigh in on "UH X-Factors for a Deep March Run?" Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in & discuss the topic of the week, as well as provide some quick-hit game summaries and previews. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark & Gemma had heaven, now Gemma and Mark are in hell. But did their lives intersect with Lumon early than we thought? We've got more than 6 rooms of discussions as we breakdown Severance s2 episode 7 'Chikhai Bardo' on Apple TV Plus! Can Catfish tame his 4 tempers which didn't enjoy the episode? Can Bubba pretend to care? Our podcast is as enjoyable as a trip to the dentist!  00:00 Intro 01:21 Catfish's rating 03:59 Bubba's rating 06:10 FMK: The Testing Floor 09:59 Listener ratings 14:09 Upcoming Podcasts 15:05 What would you like Severed? 18:33 Severance Sillies 19:38 Mark's Reintegration 23:01 Mark & Gemma 38:00 The Testing Floor 55:25 Debate: Catfish predicts no answers 59:21 Debate: Something in the Water? 1:00:54 Feedback An old romance intersects with a deadly present threat. Directed by Jessica Lee Gagne Writing Credits  Mark Friedman ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

Love is in the air, on the floor, and in the Outie Family Visitation Suite as Severance's love triangles add angles. Burt betrays, Dylan's disloyal, Milchick meltdowns and Mark's mind malfunctions on the 6th episode of the 2nd season of Severance 'Attila'! Practice perfecting paperclipping and enjoy the Double P HQ hosts getting back to work / Season 2 gets back to work on Apple TV+ ! 00:00 Intro 00:59 Catfish's rating 03:25 Bubba's rating 05:20 Does Severance miss Ms. Cobel? 07:45 Listener ratings 09:59 Severance passes Ted Lasso 10:46 What would you like Severed? 12:49 Who's the Worst? 20:44 Mark & Helly R. pitch a tent 31:05 Milchick's Meltdown 38:18 Dylan v. Dylan 43:21 Outie Mark's Brain Surgery 55:34 Mr. Drummond unlocks secrets 59:56 Irving's Throuple Dinner 1:06:33 Debate: Who ends up together in heaven? 1:08:10 Debate: Season 2's time twist 1:11:51 Feedback Bonds are tested. Mark continues on his path of discovery. Directed by Ute Briesewitz Writing Credits  Erin Wagoner ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow

"There's always a choice. You're the one who taught me that." After giving us a glimpse of Wolverine's past in "Red Dawn," the stage was set for a full-length exploration in our very next episode. And with that, season two continues its globe-trotting, introspective character-driven features with a solo outing centered on the enigmatic Canadian X-Man. Notably, the extended flashback at the center of "Repo Man" pulls directly from Barry Windsor-Smith's 1991 Marvel Comics Presents serial, "Weapon X." Violent and atmospheric, this adaptation can't help but suffer in comparison due to the necessity of reigning in the comic's harsher elements for Saturday morning consumption. Beyond that, "Weapon X" had a tenuous relationship with the canon from its inception, with the story calling its own authenticity into question at various points. Nevertheless, "Weapon X" was so well-received that it stood for years as the most definitive account of Wolverine's origin. Later revelations and retcons would muddy the waters, but at this point, the animated series is guided by a very solid pedigree. The inclusion of Alpha Flight, while appreciated from a world-building standpoint, doesn't do this episode many favors in terms of clarity. Outside of shedding some light on Wolverine's past, the plot is concerned with linking two seemingly disparate milestones in Logan's history: how his skeleton came to be laced with adamantium, and his involvement with Alpha Flight. The shadowy, unscrupulous, ultra-militaristic Department H serves as the connective tissue, leading to an ultimately unsatisfying conclusion. If Department H was behind or had knowledge of the Weapon X Project, as the episode suggests, then Logan escaped their clutches by the skin of his teeth, only to soon thereafter coincidentally meet James Hudson, who happens to be the leader of Canada's premiere superhero team, and is brought in to join Alpha Flight, under the purview of... Department H. It begs the question as to how Wolverine was allowed to leave the team in the first place. (To say nothing for the fact that he was given the codename of the project that "created" him, a detail which makes little sense as either another absurd coincidence or as an inside joke by Department H... for the audience's benefit only.) Department H's connection to Weapon X seems like it should come as a major revelation, at least to Logan, but the script doesn't attribute any particular significance to this. Still, it's hard to fault the show for filling in logic gaps that the comics themselves had yet to address, given the time and resources allotted. Wolverine's mysterious past represents a corner of X-Men lore that somehow always manages to be more interesting in theory than in execution. Every resolution offered comes with its own set of brand new questions, and in that sense, "Repo Man" can be considered faithful to the spirit of Wolverine's role throughout the '90s. As a cohesive story, it is ultimately unsatisfying, but almost manages to stick the landing by way of momentum and novelty. It remains to be seen how sustainable that approach will be going forward. X-TRA: This episode was written by Wolverine co-creator Len Wein, his first of four such credits over the course of the series. It's a curious fit, given that Wein chronicled only Wolverine's earliest appearances when the character was effectively a blank slate. He therefore has the unenviable task of cobbling together pieces of a mythology which he had no hand in establishing. It's an admirable effort, and a credit to the production for reaching outside their usual pool of television writers.

Tune in to the 5th episode of the Season 7's Calibration Series. It's a season dedicated to making the most of 2025. This is your year!This episode is about making the most of the blessings that are already sewn into your timeline. Your Victory has already been written and you're marching toward opportunities and blessings everyday.Your ability to make the most of them is directly related to the way you live your life. Are you positioned to utilize the blessing for propulsion or for another rescue that digs you out of a hole. Surely you are thankful for both but, surely one is better than the other. Its you who chooses where to meet the Father...The God of the Valley is also the God of the mountain. Where will his blessing find you next?

We'll refrain from using 'big words' as we discuss: Elderly Erotic Entanglements, Severed Smack talk, Melon Memorials and More! + Outie Irv gets a invitation to throuple? Listen as our podcast goes so long, you'll need the lunch menu on the 5th episode of the 2nd season of Severance 'Trojan's Horse'! The Double P HQ hosts are back to work / Season 2 gets back to work on Apple TV+ ! 00:00 Intro 01:18 Helen-uh, not Hell-lay-nuh 02:32 Catfish's rating 05:31 Bubba's rating 08:52 Gen X Cat Mom's rating 09:52 Who cares what we think! 10:40 Thank you! 12:22 What would you like Severed? 15:26 Severance Silly of the Week 19:15 Irving's 'Cruise' 22:45 Severance Speculation: Dinner at Burt's 23:46 Ricken's Re-Write 28:18 Mark's Reintegration 33:00 Ship: Mark & Helly or Mark & Gemma? 35:03 Cold Harbor defeats Helena 39:00 Milchick's Monthly Review 44:19 The Severed Floor Fallout 59:15 Debate 1: Cold Harbor is about Mark 1:00:53 Debate 2: Lumon is the Hero 1:04:14 Catfish Questions 1:07:46 Feedback Tensions emerge after the team suffers a loss. Outie Mark makes a breakthrough. Directed by Samuel Donovan Writing Credits  Megan Ritchie ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow severence

An office outing includes many activities that Lumon H.R. does not condone: Discussion of lineage leaving in the Dieter Eagan National Forest, pop-up sex in a pop-up tent, marshmallows  roasting in an open fire, & co-worker drowning. Innie Irv takes the first steps to non-existence, Helena is revealed, Helly returns, and Milchick wears the BEST threads once again.  Listen, provide feedback and write the 4th Appendix as we talk 'Woe's Hollow' the 4th episode of the 2nd season of Severance! The Double P HQ hosts are back to work / Season 2 gets back to work on Apple TV+ ! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Catfish's rating 04:28 Listener's thoughts 05:49 Bubba's rating 09:36 Severance Speculation 10:39 Correction 11:08 Call to Action 12:53 Secret Clues? 14:57 What would you like Severed? 16:24 Best 'Severance Silly' of the week 19:11 Episode Breakdown 58:26 Debate 1: Helena is better than Helly 1:02:24 Debate 2: Next shocking twist will Jump the Shark 1:09:49 Catfish Questions 1:10:37 Feedback The team participates in a group activity. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits Anna Ouyang Moench ... (written by)  Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast Adam Scott    ...    Mark Scout Britt Lower    ...    Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman    ...    Seth Milchick Zach Cherry    ...    Dylan George Jen Tullock    ...    Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus    ...    Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman    ...    Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock    ...    Miss Huang John Turturro    ...    Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken    ...    Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette    ...    Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban    ...    Mark W. Alia Shawkat    ...    Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante    ...    Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Faith Vaughn ... Woe Sarah Sherman    ...    Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves    ...    Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne  Editing by Geoffery Richman  Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger  Costume Design by Sarah Edwards  #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow

Welcome to Episode #42 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Houston Basketball is 18-4 & 10-1 in The XII and still tied for first in the conference. UH lost this week in OT to Texas Tech at home in a strange game with a double ejection less than 5 minutes into the game.  Despite losing Emanuel Sharp and Ja'Vier Francis, the Coog turned around with a "win and move on" triumph over an improved Oklahoma State team.   There is no rest for the weary, as Houston will continue to be tested this week with a visit to Colorado followed by a quick turnaround for a Big Monday showdown with heated rival Baylor at home.  The Three Old Men review the two games played and preview the upcoming games this week. We also respond to the many Cougar fans that are "freaking out" after the loss at home to Tech. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we go deep down the Innie Pouch - discussing Outie Mark's bad choice, Helena's bad business with Ms. Cobel, the Lonely Goatherd filled with bad intentions, and Milchick's bad day at the office  PLUS - will Innie Dylan betray Outie Dylan? Once you listen, you'll ask 'Who is Alive?' after 90 minutes of Severance talk!?! The Double P HQ hosts are back to work / Season 2 gets back to work on Apple TV+ ! 00:00 Intro 01:31 Catfish's rating 03:24 Bubba's rating 07:40 Call to Action 08:43 Emmy Expectations 12:25 What would you like Severed? 14:23 Best 'Severance Silly' of the week 17:40 Episode Breakdown: Dylan 24:03 Innie Irving B. 26:50 Outie Irving Theory 29:29 Innie Mark S. and Helena(?) 40:49 Miffed Milchick 45:30 FMK Natalie 47:02 Ms. Cobel returns 53:29 Outie Dylan 55:10 Ricken's book deal 57:21 Outie Mark 1:03:27 Catfish Questions 1:06:40 Ms. Cobel is true to Kier 1:09:44 The show misses Helly 1:13:11 Feedback Mark and Helly return to an old haunt. Irving and Dylan make separate discoveries. Outie Mark tries something new. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits Wei-Ning Yu ... (written by)  Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast Adam Scott    ...    Mark Scout Britt Lower    ...    Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman    ...    Seth Milchick Zach Cherry    ...    Dylan George Jen Tullock    ...    Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus    ...    Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman    ...    Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock    ...    Miss Huang John Turturro    ...    Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken    ...    Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette    ...    Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Bob Balaban    ...    Mark W. Alia Shawkat    ...    Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante    ...    Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Sarah Sherman    ...    Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves    ...    Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne  Editing by Geoffery Richman  Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger  Costume Design by Sarah Edwards  #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow

Welcome to Episode #41 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast from GoCoogs.com. The Houston Cougars are now 17-3 & 9-0 in the Big XII after beating Kansas at the Phog in what many college hoops pundits have called "the best game of the season." UH then turned around, traveled to Morgantown, and made a workman-like effort to beat a pesky WVU team four days later.  Houston will continue to the Big 12 grind this week with a visit from #22 Texas Tech on Saturday and Oklahoma State on Tuesday.   Two of the 3 Old Men review the games played last week and preview the upcoming games this week, with special attention paid to the epic win in Lawrence.   - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode #40 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 15-3, 7-0 in the XII, and now in sole possession of first place in the conference standings. This past week, the Coogs squeaked by UCF and then dismantled Utah.   Now, Houston's schedule steps up with road trips to Kansas and WVU.   The 3 Old Men review the two games played and preview the upcoming games this week. In addition, we discuss the "State of the Big 12" through seven conference games.  Are the 3 old guys surprised Houston is alone atop the conference standings?  And what about fans who believe that UH's start isn't that impressive this year, given the perceived weakness of the Big 12 this season? - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We learn the outie fallout to the innie revolt - yet why did Outie Irv return? We still wonder who is on the floor: Helly or Helena? Mark is vital to the success of 'Cold Harbor' - can he get there without putting Gemma/Ms. Casey in trouble?  PLUS - are the Outies as interesting as the Innies? Say 'Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig' and listen! The Double P HQ hosts are back to work / Season 2 gets back to work on Apple TV+ ! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Catfish's rating 02:45 Bubba's rating 05:12 Thoughts from a Binge Watcher 07:17 Upcoming Podcasts 09:01 What would you like Severed? 11:50 Best 'Severance Silly' of the week 15:57 Episode Breakdown 27:41 Helena or Helen? 33:28 More Episode Breakdown 41:46 F--k, Marry, Kill Severance 44:22 More Episode Breakdown 59:31 Ricken is Evil 1:01:34 The Outies are less interesting 1:05:04 Catfish Questions 1:08:45 Cold Harbor Theories 1:10:09 Feedback Outie Mark contemplates the meaning of a message. Lumon grapples with the fallout of the Overtime Contingency. Directed by Samuel Donovan Writing Credits Mohamad El Masri ... (written by)  Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast Adam Scott    ...    Mark Scout Britt Lower    ...    Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman    ...    Seth Milchick Zach Cherry    ...    Dylan George Jen Tullock    ...    Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus    ...    Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman    ...    Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock    ...    Miss Huang John Turturro    ...    Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken    ...    Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette    ...    Harmony Cobel Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Bob Balaban    ...    Mark W. Alia Shawkat    ...    Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante    ...    Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Sarah Sherman    ...    Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves    ...    Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne  Editing by Geoffery Richman  Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger  Costume Design by Sarah Edwards  #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow

Is Mark S. the villain of Severance? Why did Irv return? Who's on the Severance floor: Helly or Helena? What kind of jerk would reject Mr. Milchick's twelve perfect balloons? The Double P HQ hosts are back to work / Season 2 gets back to work on Apple TV+ ! 00:00 Intro 00:57 Listener Review 01:38 Catfish's rating 03:06 Bubba's rating 04:47 Season One Thought 07:19 Outstanding Mysteries 11:16 What would you like Severed? 13:13 Best 'Severance Silly' of the week 15:47 What happened when switch flipped? 18:18 Episode Breakdown 46:49 Mark S. is the villain 50:51 Feedback Mark returns to work under different circumstances. Secrets from the Outie world come to light. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits Dan Erickson ... (written by)  Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast Adam Scott    ...    Mark Scout Britt Lower    ...    Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman    ...    Seth Milchick Zach Cherry    ...    Dylan George Jen Tullock    ...    Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus    ...    Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman    ...    Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock    ...    Miss Huang John Turturro    ...    Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken    ...    Burt Goodman (credit only) Patricia Arquette    ...    Harmony Cobel (credit only) Bob Balaban    ...    Mark W. Alia Shawkat    ...    Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante    ...    Dario R. Sarah Sherman    ...    Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves    ...    Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne  Editing by Geoffery Richman  Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger  Costume Design by Sarah Edwards  #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow  

Who would have thought that a decision to move to Nashville would lead to the creation of For the Love of Men Podcast? When Bree announced in a feminine energy course group that she was relocating, I couldn't resist reaching out—I was already in Nashville, and it felt like fate. Just a few days after her move, we met up for a walk at the Parthenon, which turned into a deep, instant connection filled with conversations too powerful to keep to ourselves. And so, For the Love of Men was born! Now, here we are celebrating Episode 100! From the spark of an idea to the lessons we've learned navigating polarizing topics and staying true to our mission, we're sharing it all. You'll hear fun stories, surprising insights, and what keeps us inspired to create a space for empowering conversations about healthy, polarized relationships. Join us for an intimate look at our growth, your impact, and what's next! Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/fortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Exciting Announcement!

Welcome to Episode #39 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 13-3 and 5-0 in the Big XII after smothering Kansas State and WVU.  Houston's been rolling over the last nine games since Vegas, with the Cougar offense and defense humming along.  Next up are UCF & Utah this next week.  The Three Old Men review the two games played and preview the upcoming games this week.  - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode #37 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Apologies, but some slight technical challenges faced by one of the old men impacted part of the game preview segment (we'll let you guess who that was).  The Houston Cougars are now 9-3 after smothering Oklahoma St in their XII opener. UH now hits their first Saturday/Big Monday turnaround in week two of Conference play, facing BYU and then TCU. These almost back-to-back games in the Big 12 are a particular grind for all teams involved. So the Old Men preview the games but will then pivot to tackle this week's question: what conference record does UH need to win the Big 12?   Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the topic of the week, as well as provide some quick-hit game summaries and previews. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show I begin my look back on the year that was on the Speaking4Him Podcast! Join me as I share some amazing highlights from the show and be encouraged by some of the amazing stories God allowed me to share this past year! Here are the featured episodes: • #587: James Wisneski: Fisher of Men [Podcast] https://speaking4him.sermon.net/main/main/22214393 • #594: Coming Alive With Christine Hall [Podcast] https://speaking4him.sermon.net/main/main/22233095 • #600: 600 Weeks of Podcast Excellence [Podcast] https://speaking4him.sermon.net/main/main/22250010 • #603: Gothix: Transformed by Christ [Podcast] https://speaking4him.sermon.net/main/main/22257873 • #612: Tripp Hurst: Pursued By God [Podcast] https://speaking4him.sermon.net/main/main/22284264 God bless you all! Happy New Year!

"I do not yearn for an easy life, Magneto. Only a just one." These third and fourth installments of X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES' second season are representative of a revised story structure, adopted at the behest of the Fox Kids executives. Gone is the single, unbroken heavily serialized narrative approach of the first season, wherein episodes that weren't explicitly identified as multi-partners still ended in cliffhangers and flowed directly into the next adventure. This was especially pronounced in the midseason, when animation errors forced delays and the airing of episodes out of script order. Fox understandably wanted to avoid such problems by having the freedom to air episodes as they became available, rather than in a strict sequence. Their edict called for more one-and-one episodes and fewer multi-part stories in general. Knowing that the show's loyal fanbase had certain expectations of an elevated presentation for a Saturday morning cartoon, showrunner Eric LeWald and the production staff came up with an ingenious workaround. Professor Xavier and Magneto's diversion in the Savage Land was conceived as a single episode, to be animated all at once, but written in such a way that it could be easily edited and inserted as segments in other episodes, and therefore serialized across the entire season. These interstitial cutaway scenes did not have to adhere to a rigid order, as long as they generally conveyed the pair being continuously imperiled in some way while narrowly escaping with their lives. Thus, the network's demands were fulfilled while still allowing for a season-long "wraparound" storyline. Without meaning to, this would be one of the ways the series was brought into closer alignment with the subplot-heavy nature of the contemporary comics. In particular, "Whatever It Takes" serves as the first episode to feature distinct A, B, and C-plots for the series. Storm and Rogue's tussle with the Shadow King takes center stage, but Wolverine's solo outing provides a follow-up to the loose end of Morph's return, while drawing a line under his status (for now). Finally, as something akin to a back-up strip in comics, Professor X and Magneto send the episode out by finding themselves in a new, exotic setting and establishing their pattern for the season. Even if nothing critically important is happening, the rapid-fire pace and juggling of plots makes for an easy, immersive watch. With more episodic, single installment A-plots doing the heavy lifting in season two, X-MEN's creative team uses this as an opportunity to explore the cast in greater depth. The result is a round of rotating character spotlights, once again drawing heavily upon the lore of then-recent comics. Whereas the season opening explored Scott and Jean's background with the revelation of Mr. Sinister as a presence menacing them from behind the scenes since childhood, Storm and returning guest star Colossus would receive similar treatment in "Whatever It Takes" and "Red Dawn," respectively. Flashbacks are employed generously to show, if not outright origin tales, pivotal moments from these characters' pasts. Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, and Beast will each get their turn at such character-centered episodes over the course of the season. This exemplifies an evolution of the show's mission, from successfully selling the X-Men collectively as a fighting team to endearing the young broadcast audience ever more to its individual members. When talking to X-Men loyalists of a certain age to this day, there's a reason why they point to the animated series -- and, whether or not they recall the exact details, this run of episodes -- as the common denominator that made them fans of the characters for life. X-TRA: In more comics-related synergy, issues on sale in the month of these episode airings feature Scott and Jean getting engaged. Their nuptials would go a bit smoother in print than the version seen on screen. Conversely, Colossus receives much kinder treatment in animated form. His second appearance in "Red Dawn" comes just a few months after the longtime X-Man joined Magneto's Acolytes, itself the culmination of a series of personal blows in which Colossus lost his brother, parents, and sister in short order. One such tragedy also involved a confrontation with Omega Red in only his second comics story.

Welcome to Episode #35 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Our Houston Cougars are 6-3 after a tough week of practice post-Vegas trip, with two thorough destructions of Butler in the XII/Big East Challenge and Troy.  A Toledo team is up next, but the question of the week is, "Is this iteration of the Houston Cougars Men's Basketball team still a legitimate National Title Contender 6 weeks into the season?”  This question was posed because of the slew of social media postings this week stating that every National Champion since 2004 has been in the top 12 of the week 6 AP Poll. Please listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the merits of this stat and provide some quick-hit game summaries and previews. - No Conference for Old Men is available via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ and x.com/NoConfForOldMen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a quick-hit Episode #32 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Our Cougars are 1-1 after a tough loss to Auburn at the Toyota Center. Both teams came out slugging in a March-like affair. Unfortunately, Auburn was slightly better in handing the Coogs a 74-69 defeat. But a quick turnaround awaits to right the ship vs. Louisiana-Lafayette back home in the Fertitta Center. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music:  Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send the show a text here!Jeff from the Man Amongst Men podcast joins me to talk about what roles men play in modern society. We talk about traditional gender roles, what fellowship means for us, how men size each other up, if unequal representation of men and women in certain industries is due to glass ceilings or men and women just being into different things, and which qualities he's taught his own children to strive for. Check out Man Amongst Men: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bPuAcw...Join this and other conversations here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

This is a jam-packed Episode #31 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men review Houston's season-opening win over Jackson St, preview the big week two game vs Auburn (a match-up of the current top two teams on KenPom), & then jump into our preseason previews of the Big 12 & what we're calling our "National Top 8+1 List" of national championship contenders for the season. We'll continue providing detailed breakdowns of UH's games throughout the season so fans can join in on the team's journey toward March Madness by listening each week. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music:  Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Whatever happened, you're still part of the team! You're still one of the X-Men!" Much like the comics from which X-Men: The Animated Series drew so much of its inspiration, season 2 would immediately see the show begin to double down on its history and build out an ever-expanding mythology. No longer obligated to present stories at an entry level, the show took full advantage of its serialized format to springboard plots off the backs of its own previous plots. To that end, season 2 opens with a bombshell: the return of Morph, long thought dead since the events of the series' opening two-parter. This came as a shocking and satisfying twist, rewarding loyal viewers for their continued interest. And if it came at the cost of invalidating the show's edgiest, most ground-breaking moment? So what! This was comics, after all, or at least comics-on-Saturday-morning. Further to that, Morph had proven to be an unexpected fan favorite based on initial impressions, so a reversal of fortune was arguably worth it not merely for a big reveal, but to offer a path back to semi-regular appearances for the character. The revolving door of death would be one of the many ways the show was brought more into alignment with the tropes of the comics. More direct echoes could be traced in the form of Scott and Jean's wedding, which would occur in the comics a mere four months later. Likewise, new anti-mutant antagonist Graydon Creed and his homegrown militia, the Friends of Humanity, had made their print debuts a little over six months prior to the airing of "Till Death," part 1. Henchmen the Nasty Boys are utilized prominently beginning in part 2 and throughout the season, despite having appeared in exactly one comics storyline from 1992 (and in lieu of an older and more infamous group that preceded them in the Marauders). All this, with little in the way of reintroductions to our principal cast. From a critical standpoint, this approach for a season premiere might politely be described as "inaccessible" to say the least. Owing to many of these changes was no doubt the arrival of X-Men line editor Bob Harras in an official capacity as Story Consultant. To Harras, inaccessibility was a feature far more than a bug. During his tenure overseeing the X-office at the height of the speculator era, the more tangled, sprawling, and convoluted the storytelling, the better. For the industry's many eager young collectors, the complex nature of the X-Men's history, combined with the present-day storylines whose conclusions typically offered more questions than answers, there was a desperate need to Make It All Make Sense. Helping Jenny and Tim to Make It All Make Sense on this installment of X-Position is Keithie, not unlike Beast, joining the episode in progress. All told, this two-parter delivers a satisfying, intricately-plotted opening salvo that will be representative of the season as a whole. Thematically, the story makes excellent use of deception as a recurring motif. From Wolverine's brawl with a robotic duplicate of Cyclops, to the mutant-impersonating crisis actor disrupting President Kelly's inauguration, Graydon Creed's subsequent manipulation of the media, and right down to Morph's duplicitous divide-and-conquer scheme to use the X-Men to undo the X-Men, truly nothing is as it seems. And that's to say nothing of Morph's return from a seemingly certain death. It's fitting, then, that standing atop all of this subterfuge is the riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma known as Mr. Sinister. His presence will loom large throughout the series following this maleficent animated debut. To its credit, the script makes effective and logical use of Sinister as Morph's corrupting benefactor, and even manages to flesh out his ultimate motives more decisively over the course of 22 minutes than 6-plus years worth of comics appearances had managed. Though taking its cues ever more from the comics, this stands as an example of the finite nature of the animated series imposing a storytelling discipline that occasionally outshined its source material.

Welcome to our season 2 kick-off & Episode #30 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The 3 Old Men had the opportunity to sit down with Jayme Hollingsworth, a fellow GoCoogs.com contributor, to preview the 2024-25 Houston Cougars Men's Basketball season. The Cougars are "running it back" with four returning starters, their top two starter-quality reserves, and key transfer portal addition Milos Uzan to make what could be a historic run for the program's first national championship in San Antonio! Have a listen as we provide detailed breakdowns of the team in advance of the season opener this coming Monday. The team is LOADED, and fans should be prepared for a fun and exciting journey towards March Madness! - Follow the Old Men at: GoCoogs.com | @NoConfForOldMen on X | Our YouTube Playlist - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud and the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising boys is a unique and profound experience, one filled with love, hope and the unwavering belief in our son's potential. But as a black boy, it can also be a journey fraught with obstacles, stereotypes and systemic injustices that threaten to derail their dreams. Raising black boys in Britain comes off its own set of challenges and considerations. Joining us today to discuss this are Aaron Dale, father of two and podcast host of Raising Boys 2 Men and Andrez Harriott, singer in the chart-topping band Damage, a criminologist and the CEO of TLG, an organisation that works closely with disadvantaged and vulnerable children. We'll delve deep into the joys and triumphs of parenting black boys, celebrating their brilliance, creativity and resilience in the face of adversity. We'll also confront the harsh realities and painful truths surrounding race, discrimination and inequalities that we as parents fear may shape their lived experiences. What is Covered: -How identity is seen and valued in Britain-How to raise boys from Africa and the Caribbean within the British context -The power of popular culture and the community in creating a positive self-image of black boys-Character before colour - how one's character fights against structural issues-“The Talk” that parents need to have with their children about the systemic obstacles they may encounter while growing up -The challenges of raising children in interracial relationships -How to build resilience within the community and help black boys thrive as children and young adults-The need for safe spaces for men to be open, vulnerable and to work on handling their emotions-How and where black boys can find positive role models for themselves Resources: -Listen to the Raising Boys 2 Men Podcast hosted by Aaron Dale https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raisingboys2men-podcast/id1625584737 -Connect with Andrez Harriott https://www.instagram.com/andrezharriott/ -Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigchatsmalltalk/ -Subscribe to be the first to know about new content https://linktr.ee/bigchatsmalltalk -Send a Voice Message to Big Chat Small Talk https://www.speakpipe.com/BigChatSmallTalk

⭐️ The final episode of the Renaissance of Men, before it becomes The Will Spencer Podcast! ⭐️ Rich Lusk is the pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Topics: The Tropes of Women-Centric ReligionHis Sympathies To Angry MenWhat Happens When Her Emotions Run the ShowFulfilling the Creation Mandate in a Fallen WorldThe Protected Class of Mothers;Masculinity As Emotional GroundingThe Best Thing You Can Do For Your KidsDocumentary Materials:3-minute trailer - Please watch!20-minute overviewCONNECT WITH PASTOR LUSKhttps://x.com/vicar1973https://trinitypresbham.com/https://tpcpastorspage.com/MENTIONED IN THIS PODCASThttps://emotionalsabotage.com/"Shepherds for Sale" - by Megan BashamFOLLOW US FOR MORESubstack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram FREE Men's Chastity Guide https://renofmen.com/retreat Communications Powered by PaxMail The Renaissance of Men Podcast releases interviews every Friday with thought leaders exploring the intersection of the Christian counterculture, masculinity, and the family.ADVERTISERSFor opportunities to reach thousands of engaged listeners worldwide every month, please contact info (at) renofmen (dot) com . Mentioned in this episode:Man Up Conference - Oct. 5Join me at the Man Up Conference in Schenectady, NY on Saturday October 5. I'll be speaking at 7:30pm about men's integrity. This event is free.Man Up ConferenceMen's Retreat - October 18Join me in Phoenix for a weekend of Christian men's fellowship, training, and worship, October 18-21. Enjoy great weather and stunning Valley views at our luxury Airbnb. Click the link for details and use code PODCAST for 10% off.https://renofmen.com/retreatSean O'Brien TrainingSean O'Brien, an NASM-certified trainer and Kingdom builder, helps men and women worldwide reach their fitness goals. Mention my name for an exclusive 15% OFF any training package.https://obrienfitnesslifestyle.comPuritan TreasuresReformation Heritage Books offers 15 Puritan classics in modern language with new introductions for today's readers. Use code SPENCER for 10% off.https://heritagebooks.org/

Just wanted to touch base with you guys and talk about some of the things that are on my heart. Don't fall for the Luciferian doctrines being pushed/forced down our throats! Hold to the Rod! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lds-fishers-of-men/id1607875415 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EBd9aMSwgO1JrSKN75AEJ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-lds-fishers-of-men-92275180/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-53623457 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LDSFishersofMenPodcast Music by: Bensound License code: Q1OTVFJGS7C45DE4 Music: https://www.bensound.com While I am a member in good standing of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the views expressed in my videos are my own and do not officially represent the Church. If there is ever a conflict, the Brethren and the keys are right and I am wrong.

Will Spencer hosts Alex Svetski, author of "The Bushido of Bitcoin," to explore the intersection of philosophy, virtues, and Bitcoin's role in societal transformation. We delve into topics such as the impact of sound money on personal virtues, the transcendent nature of beauty, and the necessity of masculine strength in modern culture.Topics:Testosterone as an On Demand HormoneJustice, Mercy, and GraceMasculine and Feminine Virtues in SocietyThe Cultural Need for a Warrior ClassThe Transformative Power of BeautyWhy Courage Is Faith in ActionSelf-Control, Restraint, and ExcellenceCONNECT WITH ALEKSBushido of BitcoinTwitter/XUnCommunist ManifestoMENTIONED IN THIS PODCASTThank God for BitcoinFiat Ruins Everything - Jimmy SongTearing Apart a LamborghiniSerena Williams on Competing With MenJanice Fiamengo: "What if Men Are Smarter?"FOLLOW US FOR MORESubstack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram FREE Men's Chastity Guide https://renofmen.com/retreat Communications Powered by PaxMail The Renaissance of Men Podcast releases interviews every Friday with thought leaders exploring the intersection of the Christian counterculture, masculinity, and the family.ADVERTISERSFor opportunities to reach thousands of engaged listeners worldwide every month, please contact info (at) renofmen (dot) com . Mentioned in this episode:Men's Retreat - October 18Join me in Phoenix for a weekend of Christian men's fellowship, training, and worship, October 18-21. Enjoy great weather and stunning Valley views at our luxury Airbnb. Click the link for details and use code PODCAST for 10% off.https://renofmen.com/retreatSean O'Brien TrainingSean O'Brien, an NASM-certified trainer and Kingdom builder, helps men and women worldwide reach their fitness goals. Mention my name for an exclusive 15% OFF any training package.https://obrienfitnesslifestyle.com

Welcome to another special edition offseason of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast (Episode #29). For this one, the 3 Old Men had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with UH Director of Men's Basketball Sports Performance Alan Bishop to discuss the Houston Cougars Men's Basketball program. We discuss his role within the program, his career journey to the University of Houston, and his philosophies around sports performance to reinforce Coach Sampson's culture of toughness in the program. Coach Bishop provides valuable insights into the UH Hoops program you won't find anywhere else! - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via GoCoogs.com or on YouTube / Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music:  Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 17: Brent from the Of Mechs and Men Podcast joins me to cover the 1st Somerset Strikers! Come celebrate this beloved unit, the cartoon that spawned it, and the new Force Pack from the Mercenaries Kickstarter! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Find Brent on X/Twitter: https://x.com/BrentOMAM Follow the Of Mechs & Men Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ofmechsandmen Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com

Jon Harris is the director of the “1607 Project” and host of the Conversations that Matter Podcast. Topics include: The Origins of Conversations That MatterHow Social Justice Spread Through the ChurchWhy Architecture Won't Give You OrthodoxyWhy Feminism IS the ChurchGetting the Baby Boomers to Let GoCONNECT WITH JONYouTubeWebsite1607 Project DocumentaryMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE"A Legion of Devils" by Karen StokesFOLLOW US FOR MORESubstack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram FREE Men's Chastity Guide October Men's Retreat Communications Powered by PaxMail The Renaissance of Men Podcast releases interviews every Friday with thought leaders exploring the intersection of the Christian counterculture, masculinity, and the family.ADVERTISERSFor opportunities to reach thousands of engaged listeners worldwide every month, please contact info (at) renofmen (dot) com . Mentioned in this episode:Puritan TreasuresReformation Heritage Books offers 15 Puritan classics in modern language with new introductions for today's readers. Use code SPENCER for 10% off. https://heritagebooks.org/Sean O'Brien TrainingSean O'Brien, an NASM-certified trainer and Kingdom builder, helps men and women worldwide reach their fitness goals. Mention my name for an exclusive 15% OFF any training package.https://obrienfitnesslifestyle.com

Before delving into the second season of X-Men: The Animated Series, our periodic explorations of the X-Men on film continues with another special episode! Up next for the burgeoning 20th Century Fox franchise is fan-favorite sequel X2: X-MEN UNITED. Jenny and Tim are joined by Keith Langston for a retrospective on the 2003 summer spectacular that in many respects established the template for big budget superhero blockbusters. As a paltry $75 million production, 2000's X-MEN was very much a story of managed expectations. However, by achieving the rare hat trick for a comic book movie of being faithful to the source material, receiving critical acclaim, and (more importantly) making money, a sequel was all but assured. Time had only been kind to the principal players: director Bryan Singer saw his stock rise considerably on the back of the film's success, and Hugh Jackman's performance as Wolverine proved to be a star-making role. Halle Berry, meanwhile, had since gone on to win a historic Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002. Producer Lauren Shuler-Donner cemented her reputation as a hitmaker, and was rewarded with a vastly increased budget to do the same - but more! - with X2: X-MEN UNITED. Suffice to say, everything is a little more polished this time around. The costumes, the props, the make-up, the sets, the effects, and particularly the action, are all a cut above X-MEN's modest trappings. X2's set pieces are grand and memorable individually, in ways its predecessor's are not. And while the fight choreography stands out for its jarring and dated generous use of "wire-fu," this was very much in keeping with the style at the time. Other early 2000s aesthetics threaten to date the film, but instead have a grounding effect - anchoring the fantastic elements in a reality that feels tangible and familiar. From Bobby Drake's domestic troubles to Jean's unfortunate triangle hair, it feels like these charactergs and conflicts occupy the world outside your window (or at least that of 2003). The overall result is incredibly important and effective in selling the metaphor of mutants as a real-world persecuted minority. All told, it's tempting to look back on X2 and call the film dated. A fallacy that implies it has aged badly. On the contrary, X2 simply remains both as good and as bad as it ever was. What stands out as glaringly messy today - in terms of plot, characters, and pacing - didn't work in 2003 either. But what the picture gets right - the cast, the performances, the effects and action scenes - still holds up remarkably well. Though once considered the gold standard in superhero filmmaking, the reality is that X2 has always been characterized by high peaks and low valleys. It's to no great shock that it has since been surpassed in prestige by subsequent efforts; after all, X2 is competing with another 21(!) years worth of genre films. Uneven though the movie may be, X2's reputation isn't sustained merely on the strength of nostalgia. It truly cashes in on the inherent, restrained potential of the first film, taking the franchise to new heights. In that sense, it can be said that X-MEN walked so X2 could fly.

Hold to the Rod! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lds-fishers-of-men/id1607875415 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EBd9aMSwgO1JrSKN75AEJ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-lds-fishers-of-men-92275180/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-53623457 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LDSFishersofMenPodcast Music by: Bensound License code: Q1OTVFJGS7C45DE4 Music: https://www.bensound.com While I am a member in good standing of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the views expressed in my videos are my own and do not officially represent the Church. If there is ever a conflict, the Brethren and the keys are right and I am wrong.

"You're all fools. Heroic fools. The brave are always the first to die." And with that, the first season of X-Men: The Animated Series comes to a triumphant, confident conclusion. In different circumstances, these 13 episodes might have instead served as the entirety of the series. The full production staff who worked their magic in crafting the show from the ground up, taking such care in maintaining fidelity to the source material while also telling original stories for a different medium, had fulfilled their contracts and largely parted company. They held no expectations of working on the series beyond the initial 13-episode commitment from Fox -- or, indeed, of the series even continuing beyond that. With the benefit of hindsight, such a premature demise sounds utterly ridiculous given the show's enormous success since its haphazard Halloween premiere. Against scheduling snafus, panic-inducing deadlines, animation errors, and tepid support from network executives, it became clear that X-Men would NOT be denied. By the airdate of this finale, the shoe was on the other foot with Fox scrambling to re-assemble their dream team ahead of an inevitable second season. As for the episode itself, it wisely dispenses with complex plot elements in favor of a straightforward rescue mission. Senator Kelly has been abducted, so the X-Men have a job to do. The interconnected, highly serialized series structure allows the story to lean on previous episodes to establish the stakes. Kelly's assassination is destined to start a chain of events that sees the world plunged into a brutal dystopia under Sentinel rule. It must be prevented at all costs. With the quick pivot away from Magneto's menace teased last episode in favor of the Sentinels' return, all of the pieces are in place for that dark future to almost certainly be realized. In some ways, denying viewers a highly anticipated rematch between the X-Men and Magneto feels like a bit of a cheat, especially on the strength of such a dramatically effective cliffhanger. Nevertheless, this proves to be a shrewd act of discipline consistent with what we will more commonly see in Magneto's presentation over the course of the series: conflicted antagonist at worst, and unlikely ally at best. It surprisingly proves to be a far more nuanced characterization as compared to the contemporaneous comics, which practically took him back to his stark-raving Silver Age roots. Controversial twist aside, "The Final Decision" is all the better for getting Magneto back into play. With the Sentinels almost immediately turning on their creator, the episode also manages to work in more commentary on the illogical nature of humanity's prejudice against mutants. From there, the plot smartly lays out to let the X-Men simply fulfill their remit: protecting a world that fears and hates them. This allows for a slower pace, lingering on a number of quick but effective character spotlights, before ratcheting the action back up for an appropriately kinetic climax. Each team member's individual decision in grappling with the question of whether or not to join what looks to be a hopeless mission, set to a dramatic, swelling score, is one of the finest, shining moments for the ensemble cast in the show's entire run. It's scenes like these that allow us to overlook some of the smaller, Saturday Morning Cartoon segments of unintentional goofiness (such as the Blackbird being packed with a comically enormous amount of explosives as Professor X flies it into Master Mold, or the goofiness of Master Mold's evil master plan). All told, capping off this first season with a satisfying, energetic, decisive victory over the Sentinels offers perfect symmetry in calling back to the series premiere, resolving our heroes' unfinished business and bringing a number of character arcs full circle.

With their previous adventure offering a rare, decisive ending that didn't propel our heroes headlong into their next conflict for a change, X-MEN uses this act break to try something completely different: a time jump, as part 1 opens without warning in the distant, bleak future of 2055. Of course, the episode's title gives long-time comics devotees some idea of what to expect. "Days of Future Past" serves as the series' first direct adaptation, employing not just common characters and plot points, but lifting its story and namesake right out of the source material. The production team will go to this well on several more occasions in seasons ahead -- to varying degrees of success -- but their placement of "Days" doesn't coast on reputation alone. Though it is considered an all-time great, this story was ripe for the picking even so early in the run. Given the heavy emphasis on human-mutant relations and ever-present threat of the Sentinels, it stands as a logical extension of the ideas this first season has been most interested in getting across. Already, the X-Men have battled these mutant-hunting robots at home, abroad, and now, in the far-off future. The Sentinels' specter of oppression seems inescapable, hammering home just how high the stakes have become in the fight for trust and acceptance. Of course, like any effective adaptation, this teleplay takes some liberal departures from the original story in consideration of its audience, medium, and priorities. For the sake of simplicity (already a challenge for any tale centered around time travel as a plot device), absent are a number of characters not yet introduced within the universe of X-MEN: TAS. Notably, protagonist Kitty Pryde is nowhere to be seen, swapped out for Bishop as the mutant on a mission from the future. The specific motive, however, remains firmly intact, as made abundantly clear in part 2: prevent the assassination of Senator Robert Kelly at the hands of Mystique and her Brotherhood to avert a nightmarish future under dominion by the Sentinels. Popular then-rookie X-Man Bishop was always going to find his way into the show sooner rather than later, and appending his introduction to a classic comics saga lends the character a certain gravitas he might have otherwise lacked as a random walk-on guest (we're looking at you, Colossus). While this necessitates changes to Bishop's own backstory, the time travel conceit alone provides a logical rationale for his inclusion. What he brings to the lore isn't entirely discarded, as the mystery of a traitor within the X-Men's ranks is incorporated and woven into Mystique's plan. It serves as an interesting addendum to the source narrative -- not only does Mystique seek to murder Senator Kelly, she means to frame the X-Men in the process. It's a strong example of the show's finesse in weaving together unrelated, disparate plot elements, separated by more than a decade of publications (not to mention efficiently concluding a subplot that would persist throughout the comics for years to come, namely in the form of Bishop's distrust of Gambit and efforts to identify the traitor). All of it coalesces on arguably the most brilliant cliffhanger the series would ever deliver. For all the production team knew, this 13-episode season was going to be their only shot at bringing the X-Men to life on Saturday mornings. With their penultimate story ending on a twist DESPERATELY in need of resolution, the stage is set for a monumental, can't-miss finale. X-TRA: The reappearance of Mystique in this 2-parter allows for the opportunity to do a little continuity patchwork. Comics fans disappointed by Rogue's apparent lack of history with Mystique during their encounter in "Come the Apocalypse" were placated by the confirmation that the duo's familial relationship from the comics is maintained within the series after all. The explanation for Rogue failing to recognize her own foster mother? Rogue simply knew her in a different guise, with Mystique's natural appearance either previously unrevealed to Rogue OR a byproduct of Apocalypse's handiwork.

Welcome to another No Conference for Old Men special episode (#27). Recently, the Old Men chatted with UH Men's Basketball Director for Operations, Lauren Sampson, to talk about the Houston Cougars men's hoops. We discuss her role within the program, what it's like to work for her father, and get a sneak preview of what's in store for the program as the team prepares to "run it back" with four starters and two key reserves back in the fold for a run at a national title. Have a listen! Lauren provides behind-the-scenes insight into the program you won't find anywhere else! - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Follow the Old Men at: GoCoogs.com | On X | Our YouTube Playlist - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Negroni aint no phony!  He's earned his whiskers in the barber world for sure. He earned his notoriety through consistency despite circumstances. It's a trait he makes sure he sows into the many young barbers and young men that he mentors. Miguel has the ability to be totally submitted and present to the young men he champions. He has a spirit that's  easy to talk to and he never seems to be in a hurry...He's not just present for a moment...he's here to stay. There is no sense of desperation to complete the task of building relationships when he engages you. Because, he knows consistency and availability are the keys to solidifying the relationships young men deserve.Don't hesitate to sit in on this one. You're gonna love Miguel as much as we do.Now get ta clicking and give it a listen!

"I AM my powers. And the good they can do. For my friends, and for the whole world. I reckon maybe I can live with that after all." Experts Jenny, Tim, and Keith are back with another double feature and faced with the question: what if the physical condition of mutation could be removed, rendering a mutant indistinguishable from their baseline human peers? This thought experiment has offered some of the richest concepts for exploration across all of X-Men media and drives the central conflict of our two-parter. Would such a mutation "cure" be selfish to pursue? After all, the Spider-Man Principle teaches us that with great power comes great responsibility; that is, a commitment to use said power to the maximum benefit of all. But does such a responsibility exist in a world that would just as soon see its self-appointed protectors erased from existence? Furthermore, wouldn't it be selfish or irresponsible for certain mutants, due to the nature of their powers, NOT to seek a cure if such an option was available? Possessing a dangerous, "always on" power that she cannot consciously control, Rogue is the one main character who represents the best argument in favor of a mutant cure. Her mutation is perhaps the cruelest of all - invisible on the surface, allowing her to easily pass as "normal," yet posing a risk to anyone within arm's reach. To counter this, Rogue must deprive herself even the most fleeting, casual acts of human intimacy. For all the good she can do as a member of the X-Men, it's hard to deny that the removal of her powers wouldn't be a net benefit: not only to Rogue individually, but society at large. There are others who view their mutations very much as gifts and intrinsic to their identities. This is where the series starts to touch upon the concept of mutant pride, and feels ahead of its time in doing so. While a number of X-Men stories can be boiled down to "good" mutants vs. "bad" mutants and the humans caught in the middle - or, the human response to living among mutants - another important dimension to consider is how mutants feel about themselves. On the one had, it would be easy to present the characters with superficially cool, wish-fulfillment powers completely under their control (itself an interesting type of privilege rarely brought up within the franchise) as being dismissive of the cure. Yet as with most things X-Men, the dividing lines are not so clear cut. In the end, the purported cure turns out to be a cautionary tale, with those who volunteered to go through with it ending up far worse off for the experience. Taking the cure off the board in this way may seem a cop-out, but to some extent the show has a moral imperative to do so. After all, there's no cure for any of the real-world stand-ins for mutation that make people "different." And even if there was, the onus isn't on the oppressed to change who they are for the satisfaction of their oppressors. The conclusions drawn and options available are much the same as where we leave this pair of episodes: there's no changing who you are, but you can change the way the world sees you. However unfairly, that burden is laid at the feet of the vulnerable communities most in need of such change. So it goes in life as it does in fiction, with the X-Men persisting in fighting for acceptance by a world that fears and hates them. X-Position X-TRA: Dr. Adler - presumably the real Dr. Adler - can be seen in a photograph alongside mutant inventor extraordinaire Forge in episode 4 ("Lifedeath," pt. 1) of sequel series X-Men '97. Forge goes on to explain that he worked with the scientist while in the employ of the U.S. Department of Defense. He stopped short of outright developing weapons against mutants, but Adler had no such qualms. Adler used Forge's research and prototypes to create the power-blocking inhibitor collars first seen on Genosha (in "Slave Island"). This same technology was utilized in the development of the neutralizer gun Storm was de-powered by in episode 2 ("Mutant Liberation Begins"). (Also pictured with Adler and Forge, albeit partially obscured? None other than Bastion, leader of the anti-mutant taskforce Operation: Zero Tolerance. The doctor traveled in extremely mixed company.)

This week Greg sat down with Will Spencer. Will is the host of The Renaissance of Men Podcast. They discussed what biblical masculinity looks like, the "Manosphere", why the secular society seems to hate masculinity, and the nuances between the waves in feminism, why it's not sustainable or biblical, and why Pastors need to start correcting women and not just men from the pulpit. Enjoy!

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