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C T A G STUDIOS PROUDLY PRESENTS "The (Almost)Daily VarietyLiveStream Show Extravaganza"    A Special Presentation of The (Almost)Daily Variety Chaos Content Creation Zeppoverse Project of Too Many Projects Hosted by….The Incorrigible Mr Zeppo, your new favorite “Fictional Character” from a Book Series that YOU have not read yet BECAUSE it has not yet been published, due to the author suffering from decades worth of Writer's Block Syndrome. Welcome to the Zeppoverse A content creation Project of Too Many Projects. Visit the  many dimensions of the Zeppoverse at this link collection page : https://solo.to/mrzeppo

C T A G STUDIOS PROUDLY PRESENTS "The (Almost)Daily VarietyLiveStream Show Extravaganza"    A Special Presentation of The (Almost)Daily Variety Chaos Content Creation Zeppoverse Project of Too Many Projects Hosted by….The Incorrigible Mr Zeppo, your new favorite “Fictional Character” from a Book Series that YOU have not read yet BECAUSE it has not yet been published, due to the author suffering from decades worth of Writer's Block Syndrome. Welcome to the Zeppoverse A content creation Project of Too Many Projects. Visit the  many dimensions of the Zeppoverse at this link collection page : https://solo.to/mrzeppo

Oy Vey, Toy May! continues as Mike Westfall of Advent Calendar House joins us to talk about Dear Poochie, an anime about a dog who writes an advice column but also goes o globe-trotting adventures with her robot sidekick!

It's a quiet night at the Veteran's Hospital, but a storm is brewing. As thunder rolls outside, the sound of gunfire erupts from the basement morgue where the army is running secret experiments. The hospital goes on lockdown as all hell breaks loose as the dead begin to rise. Dreamslayer Studios presents the premiere of Everyday Heroes' Cinematic Adventure, Typical Army F*ck-Up.Check out the new Horror Compendium for Everyday Heroes brought to you exclusively by Dreamslayer Studios! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/512154/requiem-a-horror-compendium-for-everyday-heroesSign up for the Everyday Heroes Return of the Living Dead Kickstarter here!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/return-of-the-living-dead-official-ttrpg?ref=6vlymoLike what you see? Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DreamslayerStudiosPick up your Dreamslayer Merch at https://www.teepublic.com/user/dreamslayer-studiosMusic by Dark Fantasy Studios.Visit Dreamslayer Studios online at https://dreamslayerstudios.renderforestsites.com/For more Everyday Heroes action check out our other campaigns: Whispers of Time - a Highlander, The Crow, Assassin's Creed time-hopping adventurehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrWbwUCH4XDmv8LpeTBcYeh3oiGbhqJpGet Charlotte - set in the worlds of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguezhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrWbwUCH4XApGfyDb52ySJri34mZYT5uOzark Requiem: Abaddon's Descent - A Requiem Horror campaignhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrWbwUCH4XCLat_AqLzU93ikbGEvVp3P Thanks to our monthly supporters Staci Teter Artalis Jonathan Morton Oraxsis Laura Shepherd Clint Byrd Michael Brightbill

"There's no other place on the planet where you can get together with owners of these communications companies and talk turkey." — Joe Marion, President, Cloud Communications Alliance As global tensions reshape the telecom landscape, the Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) is assembling top leaders for its 2025 CCA European Summit in Zaventem, near Brussels, on June 16–17. In a conversation with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, CCA President Joe Marion offered a detailed preview of the timely and high-level agenda that will bring together executives, analysts, and policy experts for frank dialogue and strategic planning. With the theme "Navigating the Geopolitical and Economic Crossfire," this intimate 75-person summit is designed for C-level executives and decision-makers. Marion emphasized the event's relevance to both European and North American providers: "There are no walls in communications," he said, noting how cross-border policy changes, tariffs, and credit issues are affecting providers globally. Key Highlights of the Agenda: Opening Remarks by Maheen Khan, Economics Editor at The Times (London), on global polarization. Market Impact Session by Matt Townend of Cavell on the shockwaves facing European communication providers. Special Presentation from Zoom, the event's Gold Sponsor, featuring a yet-to-be-announced product update. Keynote by His Excellency Herman Van Rompuy, former Prime Minister of Belgium and first President of the European Council. Industry Insights from Dave Michels, Principal Analyst at TalkingPointz. Presentation by Destiny CEO Daan De Wever, on growing a pan-European telecom powerhouse. Panel Discussions on AI Adoption, Industry Disruption, and Strategic Partnerships. Marion noted that the conference has been designed by European members, for European members, ensuring relevance on topics such as tariffs, trade barriers, and innovation gaps between the U.S. and Europe—particularly in mobile and AI. “This isn't a trade show,” Marion stressed. “It's where real conversations happen—where partnerships are formed, deals are made, and innovation is shared.” Attendees can expect meaningful networking in a close-knit environment that fosters transparent exchange, away from the sales pitches and crowds of conventional events. Event Details: Dinner Kickoff: Evening of June 16 Main Event: June 17 at Destiny headquarters in Zaventem, near Brussels Airport Registration: cloudcommunications.com/EC25 Limited Seating: Only 90 seats available; over half are already sold. Doug Green concluded the podcast by urging attendees from across the globe to take part: “If you're in the business of communications, this is where you want to be.” For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cloudcommunications.com/events/eu-summit-2025

We continue Oy Vey, Toy May! with a look at TWO attempts to adapt Mad Balls, the classic 80s toy that combined the two great tastes that go great together (balls and grossness), to the small screen: A show about a punk rock group of Mad Balls who just wants to rock in defiance of the fascist government of the Mad Ball planet... and a show about Mad Balls telling gross jokes.

It's Toy May, oy vey! And we're looking at the VHS live-action special made to promote the very heavily promoted late 80s toy My Pet Monster, whose unique selling proposition was that he came with orange breakaway handcuffs.

BUKOWSKI SPEAKS!!!!!Cause and Effect -For Kurt Cobain"the best often die by their own handjust to get away,and those left behindcan never quite understandwhy anybodywould ever want toget awayfromthem"Bukowski writes with no apologies from the frayed edge of society.“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”“For those who believe in God, most of the big questions are answered. But for those of us who can't readily accept the God formula, the big answers don't remain stone-written. We adjust to new conditions and discoveries. We are pliable. Love need not be a command nor faith a dictum. I am my own god. We are here to unlearn the teachings of the church, state, and our educational system. We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.”Bukowski's response to: “Do you hate people?”“I don't hate them...I just feel better when they're not around.”“Find what you love and let it kill you.”“If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It could mean mockery--isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.”“We're all going to die, all of us, what a circus! That alone should make us love each other but it doesn't. We are terrorized and flattened by trivialities, we are eaten up by nothing.”Bluebird“Bluebird” is one of Bukowski's best-known poems and came late in his life during a time of great reflection. It deals with one of deepest-rooted human emotions: vulnerability.Bukowski typically dealt with “hyper-masculine” subject matter, but this poem suggests that, like most men, Bukowski also struggled to live up to traditional notions of masculinity.there's a bluebird in my heart thatwants to get outbut I'm too tough for him,I say, stay in there, I'm not goingto let anybody seeyou.there's a bluebird in my heart thatwants to get outbut I pour whiskey on him and inhalecigarette smokeand the whores and the bartendersand the grocery clerksnever know thathe'sin there.there's a bluebird in my heart thatwants to get outbut I'm too tough for him,I say,stay down, do you want to messme up?you want to screw up theworks?you want to blow my book sales inEurope?there's a bluebird in my heart thatwants to get outbut I'm too clever, I only let him outat night sometimeswhen everybody's asleep.I say, I know that you're there,so don't besad.then I put him back,but he's singing a littlein there, I haven't quite let himdieand we sleep together likethatwith oursecret pactand it's nice enough tomake a manweep, but I don'tweep, doyou?This was published in Bukowski's book "The Last Night of the Earth Poems" circa 1992

LIVE from BABScon 2025! We attended the final Bay Area Brony Spectacular, where we ran a panel comparing Hasbro's 1986 box office bombs -- My Little Pony the movie, GI Joe the movie, and Transformers the movie. Were they as bad as 1986 critics thought? The answer is maybe.

“I think I always had a tendency to be a little different.”Hamish Steele brings us Flee, an animated documentary about the journey of Amin, a gay man and refugee to Denmark from Afghanistan. We talk about how animation can uniquely serve documentary films, how Amin's identity as a gay man intertwines with his experience as a refugee, and how this movie repeatedly broke our hearts but also how queerness gave us hope. Also, Hamish talks with us about his experience including queer characters and stories when creating for younger audiences, particularly with regards to his animated series, Dead End: Paranormal Park.Pre-order Go-Man: Champion of the EarthFind more from Hamish!Film Release: December 3, 2021‘Flee': Creating a New Narrative Language for the Animated Documentary Oscar Contender (IndieWire)‘Flee' Writer/Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen Breaks Down a Scene | 94th Oscars (Oscars on YouTube)Part of ⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ | Patreon⁠E-mail us: pixarpodcast@gmail.comMore from ⁠Doug⁠More from ⁠Derek⁠Theme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed Tiger | ⁠SourceClosing song: “Free At Last” by Uno Helmersson

We're live from the 2025 Draft Party at Hamilton Stadium! Join hosts Rick Zamperin, Courtney Stephen, and special guests as they break down the Tiger-Cats' picks, provide instant analysis, and go behind the scenes of one of the biggest nights of the offseason. From exclusive interviews with front office staff to real-time fan reactions, this episode captures all the excitement and insight from draft night.We can create flexible packages to accommodate your calendar and budget. Get your tickets here:https://www.ticats.ca/ticketsOr call 905-547-2287The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA held an event at the University of Wyoming this past week.  This is the complete recording of his speech and question and answer session.

Join Cliff and Kendall as they share GAMES GAMES GAMES and memories of games past! Play along and enjoy and see which team comes out on top! Are you Team Cliff or Team Kendall?!? Grab a scorecard and get to listenin'! Write us @cliffandkendall on Blue Sky if you get a perfect score! 

This is the first time that we've looked at an AWARD WINNING comic adaptation... it's Ghost World, starring a young Scarlet Jo Hansen, a young Thora Birch, and a young Stephen Buschemi. Come for the Ghost World, stay for the UN-PC ranting about rude tourists!

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In this special presentation of the Ticats Audio Network, Steve Milton introduces the new broadcast team for the Tiger Cats, featuring veteran play-by-play announcer Rick Zamperin and former player Simoni Lawrence as the color commentator. They discuss the significance of their roles, the importance of storytelling in sports broadcasting, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming season. Both Zamperin and Lawrence share their passion for football and their commitment to delivering an engaging experience for fans.TakeawaysRick Zamperin emphasizes the responsibility of bringing the game to life for fans.Simoni Lawrence expresses his love for football and Hamilton, driving his desire to enter broadcasting.Entertainment is a key focus for the Hamilton Sports Group and the CFL.Lawrence aims to make football understandable for all fans, regardless of their knowledge level.Both announcers highlight the importance of authenticity in their commentary.Preparation is crucial for confidence in broadcasting, as shared by Lawrence.Zamperin recalls the excitement of covering the Tiger Cats over the years.The conversation touches on the intelligent fan base that the Tiger Cats have.Storytelling is a central theme in their broadcasting approach.The anticipation for the upcoming season is palpable among the team.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the New Broadcast Team03:07 - The Role of a Play-by-Play Announcer05:59 - Simoni Lawrence's Transition to Broadcasting08:58 - The Importance of Storytelling in Sports Broadcasting11:55 - Anticipation for the Upcoming SeasonWe can create flexible packages to accommodate your calendar and budget. Get your tickets here:https://www.ticats.ca/ticketsOr call 905-547-2287The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel

Last May of 2024 Spidey and Bob talked briefly about the history of each POTUS. From George Washington to George W. Bush. In Part II they talk about when and how each POTUS died. From George Washington to Jimmy Carter. This is the sort of subject matter that Bob loves more than anything: humans dying.This is a brief history about every POTUS that has kicked the bucket so far. In order. Good times.Thank you for listening and continuing to support us.(c) 2025 Scatterbrain Productions. Always.

The Matinee Heroes crew is back with a special presentation on Andor Season 2, and let's just say—this one doesn't play it safe. Host Craig Price joins Alan Cerny and Elizabeth Rapp to discuss how Andor ditches the fan service for real stakes, mature storytelling, and brutal political commentary. With all 12 episodes dropping early, Disney clearly believes in this season—and they should. Star Wars Grows Up Season 2 doesn't just flirt with heavy themes—it wades into fascism, rebellion, and moral ambiguity without a life jacket. If Season 1 surprised you, Season 2 swings even harder, turning the spotlight on characters who are messy, conflicted, and all too real. No Lightsabers, No Problem From Cassian Andor's emotional descent to Mon Mothma's political sacrifice, this is Star Wars with consequences. Yes, there are familiar faces, but this show earns them. It's not about nostalgia—it's about impact. Final Thoughts This might be the best storytelling Star Wars has ever produced. Period. Even if you're not a fan of the galaxy far, far away, Andor Season 2 is worth your time.

We're going back to the 80s to visit the last gasp of the classic Garfield TV specials -- Garfield's Feline Fantasies. What Garfield had an active imagination and imagined that he was James Bond and Indiana Jones at the same time? It would be kind of like this.

In a special Podcast Swap episode, we are sharing with you an episode from the fantastic limited series podcast Story Girl: The Life of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Discover the life and legacy of L.M. Montgomery in this insightful 7-part podcast, in which we explore her childhood, literary journey, and the timeless impact of Anne of Green Gables on generations of readers. Listen to the entire series here.   We are sharing  Episode 2: The Road To Anne from Story Girl. In this episode, Maud attends teachers college, gets engaged and falls in love (not necessarily in that order). She also begins writing the novel that will change her life. Written & Hosted by Ryan Barnett Produced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia Gemmiti Associate Producers Maia Foster-Sanchez & Kristi Prophet Recorded by Tyler Rauman This series features interviews with Kate Macdonald Butler, Kate Scarth, Jessica Young, Laura Robinson & Yuko Matsumoto. Additional voices by Candace Amarante & Matthew Barnett A Knockabout Media Production Story Girl was made possible thanks to funding from the Government of Canada.

“They want you to be like them. I tried to be, but…”Marquis The Honey Bear joins us for this stop-motion horror collab between Jordan Peele and Henry Selick, which features a diverse cast that includes Raul, a trans boy whose art saves the day. We get into the film's complex anti-capitalist plot – from an underworld carnival to the prison industrial complex to hair cream that raises the dead – and how it explores so many real-world topics, beautiful bodies, and punk music rarely seen in animation.Learn more about Ornithomancy, an upcoming short film from Marquis.Find more from Marquis!Film Release: October 28, 2022‘Wendell & Wild' - Henry Selick (THR's Behind The Screen)Henry Selick Blames Scrapped Stop-Motion Film ‘The Shadow King' on John Lasseter's Interference (IndieWire)Director Henry Selick Interview: Wendell & Wild Set Visit (ScreenRant)From Picasso to Sonny Rollins: Pablo Lobato On Designing The Characters Of ‘Wendell & Wild' (Cartoon Brew)How Music Supervisor Rob Lowry Curated ‘Wendell & Wild's Memorable Afro-Punk Soundtrack (Animation Magazine)Sam Zelaya shares his Experiences as the First Trans Character in a Stop-Motion Animated Film (GenderGP)Part of ⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ | Patreon⁠E-mail us: pixarpodcast@gmail.comMore from ⁠Doug⁠More from ⁠Derek⁠Theme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed Tiger | ⁠SourceClosing song: “Raising the Dead” by Bruno Coulais

We're continuing out look at adaptations of 1960s Underground comix with a look at this attempt to update Gilbert Shelton's Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers to this modern, cell-phone-having world of 2020. The brothers are no longer furry or fabulous, they're just the Freak Brothers. Wow, I guess you can't even be fabulous or furry anymore because of WOKE. Makes you think.

(Special Presentation from DSU Spring 2025) What does it really take to build trust, loyalty and momentum from the ground up? In this bonus episode, Aspen Emry shares the bold, messy and deeply personal approach behind Bravely's explosive growth. From grassroots beginnings to a $100M trajectory, she reveals how showing up with heart, humility and hustle can change everything. If you're craving real talk on leadership, culture and connection, this presentation—straight from Spring DSU—is for you!  Want more exclusive content from DSU events? Become a DSN supporter company at directsellingnews.com/supporter and unlock a wealth of insights available 24/7 in the DSN Library.   

We're continuing out look at adaptations of 1960s Underground comix with a look at this attempt to update Gilbert Shelton's Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers to this modern, cell-phone-having world of 2020. The brothers are no longer furry or fabulous, they're just the Freak Brothers. Wow, I guess you can't even be fabulous or furry anymore because of WOKE. Makes you think.

“My girlfriend's superhero team are Earth's only hope. Pretty cool!”We're morphing into the only live-action TV show on this miniseries to talk lesbian power couple Izzy and Fern from the final seasons of Power Rangers! We chart their journey from rivals to girlfriends who defy gender norms and team up as Green and Orange Rangers, and explore the whole history of queerness in Power Rangers – including how it reckoned with its early years of on-set homophobia and became a GLAAD award-winner decades later.Series Release:February 28, 2021 (Dino Fury premiere)September 28, 2023 (Cosmic Fury release)0:47 – Introduction6:48 – Brief Power Rangers Basics20:09 – Our Histories with Power Rangers38:14 – Power Rangers' History with Queerness1:08:03 – Additional Dino Fury & Cosmic Fury Firsts1:14:12 – Izzy Garcia & Fern1:21:22 – Episode DiscussionWatchlist (episodes with (*) indicate a must-watch):Power Rangers Dino Fury1.5 “Winning Attitude”*1.12 “Super Hotshot”1.13 “The Matchmaker”*1.18 “Wires Crossed”2.5 “Stitched Up”*2.13 “Love Hate”2.17 “Things Unspoken”*2.22 “The Nemesis”Power Rangers Cosmic FuryFern appears in all but the first episode of Cosmic Fury, but these two are her most important:1.5 “Rock Out”*1.6 “Take Off”*Power Rangers: The Road to Queer Representation (Den of Geek)The Interview Series: Jackie Marchand (The Toku Ladies Podcast)Michael Taber Tweets His Motivation Behind Power Rangers Character (The Hashtag Show)Caleb Bendit's Tweet re: Monty's identity (Twitter via web.archive.org)Becky G Reflects on Playing Groundbreaking LGBTQ Character in ‘Power Rangers' Ahead of Pride Week: ‘I Was So Honored' (Us Magazine)Interview with David Yost Part 3 (No Pink Spandex)Blue Power Ranger David Yost on gay conversion therapy, coming out, and finding peace (Entertainment Weekly)Original Blue Power Ranger David Yost on gay representation in Netflix's Power Rangers reunion special (Entertainment Weekly)Power Rangers: Dino Fury showrunner explains how the series is bending the Ranger 'rules' for all ages (SyFy)Pre-order MORPHENOMENAL, by Joshua Moore“Winning Attitude” Tune-In Alert (specialolympics.org)Simon Bennett: The Making of Power Rangers Cosmic Fury (Blue Screen Reveals)Tessa Rao: Portraying Izzy Garcia, The First Female Green and LGBTQ+ Power Ranger (Blue Screen Reveals)Simon Bennett: An Izzy-Fern kiss was shot but had to be edited out because there's no kissing on PR (reddit.com/r/powerrangers)Jacqueline Joe Interview | Power Rangers Cosmic Fury | Power Morphicon 2024 (The Illuminerdi)Interview with Jacqueline Joe | The Orange Cosmic Fury Power Ranger (Anime Secrets)Part of ⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ | Patreon⁠E-mail us: pixarpodcast@gmail.comMore from ⁠Doug⁠More from ⁠Derek⁠Theme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed Tiger | ⁠SourceClosing song: “Cosmic Fury Intro” by Bert Selen

After a month hiatus, we are back with a special episode to celebrate the beginning of baseball season! I am Inner Dialogue present a reading of 'Casey at the Bat' and ''Twas the Night Before Opening Day'! I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.  You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure! 

They made a sequel to Fritz the Cat and it doesn't involve either Robert Crumb or Ralph Bakshi, and, boy, you can really tell! They added more farts and racism, but somehow the old magic just isn't there!

They made a sequel to Fritz the Cat and it doesn't involve either Robert Crumb or Ralph Bakshi, and, boy, you can really tell! They added more farts and racism, but somehow the old magic just isn't there!

“I know in my heart, I'm more woman than anyone!”Cass from Distant Echoes joins us for this joyful Christmas masterpiece, led by a heroic and unapologetic trans woman in a cast of complex unhoused characters. We explore filmmaker Satoshi Kon's unparalleled filmography–including the deep empathy that led him to tell a magical story about the queer and homeless experience–along with the imaginative animation from Madhouse, and the reclamation of Hana as a trans character in modern translations despite early missteps.Film Release: November 8, 2003For the next couple months, we're doing a biweekly Special Presentation miniseries featuring a selection of non-Pixar movies & TV aimed at younger audiences and families featuring clear, unafraid, and unambiguous depictions of queerness.Satoshi Kon's final blog post (Kon's Tone)Interview: Satoshi Kon (AnimeNewsNetwork)Interview with Satoshi Kon, Director of Perfect Blue (perfectblue.com)Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist by Andrew Osmond — out of print (check your library system!)Tokyo Godathers, 2020 GKIDS re-release special features:— Making Of Tokyo Godfathers— The Process of Animation— An Interview with Shakina NayfackPart of ⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ | Patreon⁠E-mail us: pixarpodcast@gmail.comMore from ⁠Doug⁠More from ⁠Derek⁠Theme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed Tiger | ⁠SourceClosing song: “No.9” by Keiichi Suzuki & Moonriders

Robert Crumb's Fritz the Cat is p much synonymous with underground comix and the 60s counterculture. Ralph Bakshi's interpretation is extremely Ralph Bakshi, and Crumb hated it. But Crumb hates everything cuz he's a CRUMugeon. We look at an adult cartoon that is extremely good at being a Ralph Bakshi joint. It beats Fire and Ice, that's for sure!

Robert Crumb's Fritz the Cat is p much synonymous with underground comix and the 60s counterculture. Ralph Bakshi's interpretation is extremely Ralph Bakshi, and Crumb hated it. But Crumb hates everything cuz he's a CRUMugeon. We look at an adult cartoon that is extremely good at being a Ralph Bakshi joint. It beats Fire and Ice, that's for sure!

“Then I shape-shift, and I'm free.”We're talking with Katie from Novel Gaming about Nimona, the fantastic queer movie from Annapurna Animation that almost wasn't. We dig into the origins of Nimona's initial studio home, Blue Sky Studios, and how even when we're not covering Pixar movies, we can't escape Disney.Film Release: June 30, 2023For the next couple months, we're doing a biweekly Special Presentation miniseries featuring a selection of non-Pixar movies & TV aimed at younger audiences and families featuring clear, unafraid, and unambiguous depictions of queerness.Disney raised concerns about a same-sex kiss in the unreleased animated movie 'Nimona,' former Blue Sky staffers say (Business Insider)In-depth interview: Behind the creation of ‘Nimona's' unique animation style and compelling story (AnimationXpress)The Second Coming of Megan Ellison (THR)Nimona Co-Writer Lloyd Taylor On The World Of Animated Feature Films (The Screenwriting Life)ND Stevenson On Nimona, Bearing Your Queerness, And Staying Hopeful (TheGamer)Interview with Nimona's ND Stevenson (Off Colour)Nothing Captures the Heart of My Queer Anger Like Godzilla (them)Trans Lifeline (US): 877-565-8860Trans Lifeline (CAN): 877-330-6366Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US, Call & Text): 988Check out more from Novel Gaming!Part of ⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ | Patreon⁠E-mail us: pixarpodcast@gmail.comMore from ⁠Doug⁠More from ⁠Derek⁠Theme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed Tiger | ⁠SourceClosing song: “Gold Guns Girls” by Metric

"So… is Falling With Style gonna cover Win Or Lose?"Nope! Instead, for the next couple months, Doug & Derek—and some guests!—will be doing a biweekly Special Presentation miniseries featuring a selection of non-Pixar movies & TV aimed at younger audiences and families featuring clear, unafraid, and unambiguous depictions of queerness. We talk more about it in this introduction.Here's what you can look forward to:Nimona (2023)Tokyo Godfathers (2003)Power Rangers: Dino Fury & Cosmic Fury (2021-2023)Wendell & Wild (2022)Flee (2021)Disney Pulls Transgender Storyline from Pixar's ‘Win or Lose' Streaming Series (THR)Ex-Pixar Staffers Decry ‘Win or Lose' Trans Storyline Being Scrapped (THR)‘Win Or Lose' Transgender Actress Speaks Out After Disney Cuts Her Storyline (Deadline)Part of The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast CollectiveDiscord | PatreonE-mail us: pixarpodcast@gmail.comMore from DougMore from DerekTheme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed Tiger | Source

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Killswitch Engage is all over the music sectionNetEase is confusingDC/Marvel biggest crossover in 20 yearsPrime has an answer to Star TrekDune 3 non-spoilerClayface rumorsAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  Music Follow-ups/CorrectionsBilly Corgan- The Pumpkins' vocalist has clarified his performance at Ozzy's final show. He will be playing with Tom Morello and Adam Jones from Tool. https://loudwire.com/billy-corgan-playing-ozzy-black-sabbath-show/ Black Dahlia Murder- Guitarist Brandon Ellis has left the band, forcing them to reschedule the remaining date on their current tour.https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/brandon-ellis-quits-the-black-dahlia-murder  New Music/VideoSwitchfoot- Last Man Standing feat Buddy Guy https://youtu.be/r6Rz5PvPUjATOTALLY not what I was expecting. More Buddy Guy than Switchfoot, and all the better for it.Killswitch Engage- Collusion https://youtu.be/PoApILhc7YcThis new record might just e KsE in its most unhinged in YEARS.Disturbed- I Will Not Break https://youtu.be/9YICpjeGsbETheir guitar player said they were trying to recapture the feel of their earlier records. Well the intro sounds like it was ripped right from an earlier song. Production is pretty good, a little drum heavy for me. Not bad, but not earth moving.Bhad Bhabie- Ms. Whitman https://youtu.be/yo7_px4vXYQApparently a diss track against another “rapper” Alabama. First Drake and Kendrick, now this? LOL Bhabie also jabs at Travis Barker… because reasons. (Alabama is Barker's daughter apparently…?) performance-wise… not terrible like I anticipated, but absolutely not something to waste your time on.https://youtu.be/y1M8Ea46MgU- Alabama's last diss.Ghost Bath- Rose Thorn Necklace https://youtu.be/zN6EHnfS6MgOn Nuclear Blast. Slow-ish (?) death/black metal with melody? Yeah this is interesting. Tours/FestivalsRocklahoma- Aug 29, 30, 31 (fri, sat, sun) at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Shinedown, 5FDP, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Flyleaf. Full weekend passes are $200. Prices go up from there.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-five-finger-death-punch-breaking-benjamin-three-days-grace-and-many-more-set-for-rocklahoma-2025 Summer of Loud- KsE, Beartooth, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears Prada, and others. June 21 in West Palm Beach FL, through July 27 in Charlotte NC. Presale is Feb 26.https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooth-i-prevail-killswitch-engage-and-parkway-drive-to-team-up-for-summer-of-loud-2025-tour Pantera- Touring with Amon Amarth WHILE  also doing those Metallica shows. The Amon Amarth shows will announce an opener soon. Tickets on sale now. Starts July 15 in Burgettstown PA through Sept 13 in West Palm Beach FL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/pantera-announces-summer-2025-u-s-tour-with-support-from-amon-amarth Punk in the Park, Denver- Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Streetlight Manifesto, Circle Jerks, The Adicts, The AQUABATS, Strung Out, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and MORE. July 18-20 in the National Western Stockyards.https://www.punkinthepark.com/  Reg ‘ol NewsBrian May- New 12 string guitar from Gibson. Brian May SJ-200. Only 100 of them have been made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-partners-with-gibson-to-release-12-string-acoustic-guitar Fyre 2.0- May 30 - June 2 in Isla Mujeres, near Cancun Mexico. The organizers are really doing their best to assure people that this time they're serious. Tickets are $1400 and only 2000 will be sold. Or you can buy a $25000 VIP ticket and meet the as-yet unannounced artists, along with other perks and accommodations. https://youtu.be/uZ0KNVU2fV0 https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-2-dates-location-ticketing-partner-announced/ President- Mysterious new band added to Download festival this year. No music, no following, slot on one of the biggest festival dates in the world. Speculation has tried to tie this to Sleep Token and Ghost and Deftones, and even Slipknot. At the very least it has been confirmed that they have nothing to do with Sleep Token or Ghost.https://loudwire.com/president-mystery-band-2025-download-festival/ Placebo- Vocalist/frontman Brian Molko is being charged with defamation of the Prime Minister of Italy, because of comments made on stage at a recent concert. Molko allegedly called Meloni a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" and a "Nazi." At Italy's Sonic Park Festival.https://loudwire.com/placebo-brian-molko-defamation-charge/ SNL 50 Homecoming Concert- Streaming on Peacock. Lonely Island medley was great, Eddie Vedder covering Tom Petty was kind of amazing, Nirvana with Post Malone was impressive to a point. Overall a pretty fun collection of performances.The Mars Volta- Played an unreleased album live… CRAZY! https://youtu.be/_N6aVhKi384 https://metalinjection.net/video/the-mars-volta-just-played-a-whole-new-currently-unannounced-album-live  SuggestsKillswitch Engage- This Consequence new album out last week. Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/CorrectionsStar Wars Eclipse/NetEase- The NetEase situation just seems to keep getting stickier. Star Wars Eclipse, the highly anticipated video game from Quantic Dream, might be facing the end of its journey. Reports suggest that its parent company, NetEase, is pulling back from overseas ventures and looking to offload studios, including Quantic Dream. Rumors of trouble aren't new for Eclipse— whispers of cancellation first popped up in 2022— but this latest move by NetEase has fans on edge. If confirmed, it'd join a growing list of scrapped Star Wars titles like Battlefront 3 and Star Wars 1313. No official word yet, so stay tuned for updates.~UPDATE~ Quantic Dream IS apparently unaffected by the restructuring at NetEase.https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-eclipse-canceled-netease Marvel Rivals- First, to address the NetEase releasing of the development team last week… according to one of the producers the team was more in charge of logistics and  HR type issues more than anything creative. “They were entitled, lazy, and woke.”  But the new update is those leaked characters are “real.” Meaning that all of those character you may or may not have heard about, are in SOME level of development, but that doesn't mean they will make it to playable status.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/marvel-rivals-devs-confirms-roster-leaks-are-real-but-cautions-fans-that-datamined-characters-may-appear-or-may-not-appear-in-our-future-plans/ Fable- Delayed into 2026 by Microsoft.WB Games- WB has closed Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-reportedly-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego  TrailersMortal Kombat 1- https://youtu.be/rRlNmFDHQw4?si=G-ddMgYIEC9vqn0nGlacius… I mean T-1000 trailer. Killer Instinct is going to have somethings to say.~ALSO~ MK Pro Tournament Mexico happened. Javier took 4th. Nicolas 3rd, his twin ScorpionProcs 2nd SonicFox 1st.Tekken 8 - Anna Williams https://youtu.be/b6hYwWoOrDkMarch 31 early access. Rocket Launcher, PLUS  new moveset includes using that as a melee weapon as well as a ranged weapon. Reg ‘ol NewsMouthwashing- Indie horror game that has been QUICKLY gaining popularity, will now be jumping over to console. Not only will there be the obvious digital release, but the console releases (all current gen… even Switch 1…) will eventually get a physical release as well.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/horror-game-mouthwashing-will-land-on-consoles-later-this-year-204817692.html NVidia- 5070Ti launches and the supply issue persists. But the reviews seem to be luke warm at best.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidia-geforce-5070-ti-review-a-sensible-4k-powerhouse-for-749-140023082.html Apple V  - In an unprecedented move, Apple has completely disabled their ADP (Advanced Data Protection) in the UK. UK users no longer can encrypt their data using Apple's iCloud services. iMessage, passwords, health data, and other information Apple handles, will still be able to use end-to-end encryption. Users will have to turn their ADP off themselves in order to keep their iCloud accounts, due to the nature of end-to-end encryption, but will be allowed an unspecified “grace period.”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-disables-iclouds-advanced-data-protection-feature-in-the-uk-173016447.html  SuggestsThioJoe- YT channel that has helped me in more than a few pinches. Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol NewsBatman relaunch- September will see ANOTHER Batman reboot. This time headed by the team of Matt Fraction (W) and Jorge Jimenez (A). Jimenez has talked about the work he is putting in on the feel of the city of Gotham. Some of the preview art feels like the Penguin a bit.https://cosmicbook.news/batman-new-costume-dc-comics-relaunch DC/Marvel Crossover- the Amalgam reprint event is, in fact leading to ANOTHER crossover event. Not a return of the Amalgam universe it would seem. Instead it will be a couple one-shot books, one called Marvel/DC and the other DC/Marvel obviously, to be released later this year. Any more details are being held very close to the chest.https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/comic-book-news/for-first-time-in-over-20-years-dc-and-marvel-comics-to-crossover-once-again-in-upcoming-pair-of-one-shots/ Wicked- New GN based on the original book that the stage production and subsequent movie is based on. Part 1 will be out on March 11. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/wicked-graphic-novel-first-look/ Pooluminati- New series, alongside the current Cody Ziglar run, written by Zac Gorman, Alexis Quasarano, with art from Enid Balm and Todd Nauck. Issue 1 goes on sale March 26.Deadpool and his daughter Ellie embark on an inter-dimensional adventure to prove they're worthy of joining the prestigious ranks of the Pooluminati. But what dark secrets will they unearth in the process? ~ALSO~All through March Marvel will be doing April Pool's Day variant covers for other books.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-deadpool-pooluminati-series-multiversal-deadpool-variants/ Krypto- Superman's superdog is getting his own book. A 5-issue series called Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton. First issue on shelves June 18. Ryan North (W) and Mike Norton (A).A heartfelt and moving view of humanity, good and bad, through the empathetic eyes of the ultimate outsider: a poor, lost dog, who just happens to have superpowers https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-krypto-the-superdog-getting-his-own-series/  SuggestsFoundation- science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. TV Shows Follow-ups/CorrectionsMoon Knight- Marvel's head of TV, Brad Winderbaum, has confirmed that the series will not be moving forward. https://cosmicbook.news/marvel-confirms-no-moon-knight-season-2 SAG Awards- Happened… Colin Ferrel won best actor for Penguin, and David Duchovney and Gillian Anderson reunited to present an award… that's all you need to know.Foundation- season 4 is happening. Though no word on when season 3 will premiere even though it is reportedly finished. https://deadline.com/2025/02/foundation-season-4-showrunner-ian-goldberg-writers-room-1236301501/  TrailersWalking Dead: Dead City- season 2 May 4 https://youtu.be/ewSY2KWW9t4  Reg ‘ol NewsMichelle Trachtenburg - Passed away this morning. She was 39. Not much is known yet, aside from the fact that she recently has a liver transplant, though it is not clear if that is connected in anyway.Avatar: Seven Havens- New Avatar animated series from Nickelodeon set to take place after the Legend of Korra series. The announcement comes on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the original series. ALSO, Nickelodeon will be producing Avatar shorts content on YT, a new season of their podcast Braving the Elements that focuses on the Korra story, releasing Book 2 Earth soundtrack, a live concert tour, with other live and in person content planned for SDCC, AS WELL AS new toys, books, and a mobile game titled Avatar Legends: Realms Collide.https://cosmicbook.news/avatar-seven-havens-nickelodeon-sequel-legend-of-korra Culture- Amazon has bought the rights for a book adaptation of the same name. From the sounds of it this will likely become Amazon's response to Star Trek.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-amazon-sci-fi-series-anti-star-trek-marvel-director-involved-consider-phlebas/  SuggestsBuffy the Vampire Slayeris an American supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The concept is based on the 1992 film, also written by Whedon, although they are separate and unrelated productions.[12] Whedon served as executive producer and showrunner of the series under his production tag Mutant Enemy Productions. It premiered on March 10, 1997, on The WB and concluded on May 20, 2003, on UPN.STREAMING ON TUBI, DISNEY+,HULUMovies Follow-ups/CorrectionsConstantine 2- Keanu Reeves has confirmed in an interview that Gunn seems to have accepted the pitch and they are ready to move into the writing stage of the production. This will reteam Reeves with original Director Francis Lawrence. The pitch is for a direct sequel with the same Elseworlds version of the character, only darker.https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/constantine-2-keanu-reeves-script Kathleen Kennedy- OFFICIALLY STEPPING DOWN! Retiring by the end of 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-1235282440/ Dune 3- Jason Momoa will return for the third installment… to the surprise of no one who read the books.Punisher- “Special Presentation” on Disney+. Not a new series as was assumed. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-punisher-disney-plus-special-presentation/  TrailersThunderbolts- IMAX trailer leaked onto X over the weekend. There are some clear “course correction” elements here. Not the least of which being the focus on Bucky. The only issue, potentially is how will this team of super soldiers take on a legitimate Avengers Level Threat in the Void (Evil Sentry)? Will this also be an answer to the Marvel issue of killing off their villains?https://t.co/xblEvBpor0 Batman Ninja VS Yakuza League- The sequel to one of the craziest Batman animated movies you have ever seen just got a release date and a trailer. And this one looks like it is going to be even bigger and wilder than the first. Digital release is March 18 and physical is April 15.https://youtu.be/QleeDtH_WWE Fear Street: Prom Queen- https://youtu.be/pDvUEuZZM04?si=Bi7shjdJYmv74EssWelcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school's wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of '88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.May 23 Reg ‘ol NewsBarney- A24 is making the big purple dinosaur into a live-action movie. Yes, A24 is doing a Barney movie. Actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) has been developing the story for years, and now has the backing of Mattel Films, and a partner in A24. So far the actor is only attached as producer, but is in talks to act in the film as well. No solid details on production or release date windows yet.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/barney-live-action-movie-updates-daniel-kaluuya-ayo-edebiri-a24/  SuggestsFear Street- Netflix series of American horror films based on R. L. Stine's book series of the same name. Involving slasher and supernatural elements, the films' overall story revolves around teenagers who work to break the curse that has been over their town for hundreds of years. The first three installments were directed by Leigh Janiak from scripts and stories she co-wrote with other contributors Rumor Mill Confirmations/RefutationsKathleen Kennedy- But does this one really count? New SourcesStar Wars- Kevin Feige is once again being rumored to step in as the head of Lucasfilm now that Kennedy is stepping down.Avengers- New sources are elaborating on the “evil doppelgangers” rumors. Now it is said that the doppelgangers will be agents of Doom, and will not APPEAR as evil. Instead they will look just like their 616 counterparts, and hilarity will ensue… or something. New RumorsHancock 2- To feature Michael B Jordan and Zendaya? Is also happening?Marvel- Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror inc all on hold.Agatha- Now there are rumors for a second season… X-Men- First movie post Avengers Secret Wars. Won't be an origin story for the team. Will also have a Disney+ live-action show tie in.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! Killswitch Engage is all over the music sectionNetEase is confusingDC/Marvel biggest crossover in 20 yearsPrime has an answer to Star TrekDune 3 non-spoilerClayface rumorsAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  Music Follow-ups/CorrectionsBilly Corgan- The Pumpkins' vocalist has clarified his performance at Ozzy's final show. He will be playing with Tom Morello and Adam Jones from Tool. https://loudwire.com/billy-corgan-playing-ozzy-black-sabbath-show/ Black Dahlia Murder- Guitarist Brandon Ellis has left the band, forcing them to reschedule the remaining date on their current tour.https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/brandon-ellis-quits-the-black-dahlia-murder  New Music/VideoSwitchfoot- Last Man Standing feat Buddy Guy https://youtu.be/r6Rz5PvPUjATOTALLY not what I was expecting. More Buddy Guy than Switchfoot, and all the better for it.Killswitch Engage- Collusion https://youtu.be/PoApILhc7YcThis new record might just e KsE in its most unhinged in YEARS.Disturbed- I Will Not Break https://youtu.be/9YICpjeGsbETheir guitar player said they were trying to recapture the feel of their earlier records. Well the intro sounds like it was ripped right from an earlier song. Production is pretty good, a little drum heavy for me. Not bad, but not earth moving.Bhad Bhabie- Ms. Whitman https://youtu.be/yo7_px4vXYQApparently a diss track against another “rapper” Alabama. First Drake and Kendrick, now this? LOL Bhabie also jabs at Travis Barker… because reasons. (Alabama is Barker's daughter apparently…?) performance-wise… not terrible like I anticipated, but absolutely not something to waste your time on.https://youtu.be/y1M8Ea46MgU- Alabama's last diss.Ghost Bath- Rose Thorn Necklace https://youtu.be/zN6EHnfS6MgOn Nuclear Blast. Slow-ish (?) death/black metal with melody? Yeah this is interesting. Tours/FestivalsRocklahoma- Aug 29, 30, 31 (fri, sat, sun) at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Shinedown, 5FDP, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Flyleaf. Full weekend passes are $200. Prices go up from there.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-five-finger-death-punch-breaking-benjamin-three-days-grace-and-many-more-set-for-rocklahoma-2025 Summer of Loud- KsE, Beartooth, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears Prada, and others. June 21 in West Palm Beach FL, through July 27 in Charlotte NC. Presale is Feb 26.https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooth-i-prevail-killswitch-engage-and-parkway-drive-to-team-up-for-summer-of-loud-2025-tour Pantera- Touring with Amon Amarth WHILE  also doing those Metallica shows. The Amon Amarth shows will announce an opener soon. Tickets on sale now. Starts July 15 in Burgettstown PA through Sept 13 in West Palm Beach FL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/pantera-announces-summer-2025-u-s-tour-with-support-from-amon-amarth Punk in the Park, Denver- Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Streetlight Manifesto, Circle Jerks, The Adicts, The AQUABATS, Strung Out, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and MORE. July 18-20 in the National Western Stockyards.https://www.punkinthepark.com/  Reg ‘ol NewsBrian May- New 12 string guitar from Gibson. Brian May SJ-200. Only 100 of them have been made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-partners-with-gibson-to-release-12-string-acoustic-guitar Fyre 2.0- May 30 - June 2 in Isla Mujeres, near Cancun Mexico. The organizers are really doing their best to assure people that this time they're serious. Tickets are $1400 and only 2000 will be sold. Or you can buy a $25000 VIP ticket and meet the as-yet unannounced artists, along with other perks and accommodations. https://youtu.be/uZ0KNVU2fV0 https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-2-dates-location-ticketing-partner-announced/ President- Mysterious new band added to Download festival this year. No music, no following, slot on one of the biggest festival dates in the world. Speculation has tried to tie this to Sleep Token and Ghost and Deftones, and even Slipknot. At the very least it has been confirmed that they have nothing to do with Sleep Token or Ghost.https://loudwire.com/president-mystery-band-2025-download-festival/ Placebo- Vocalist/frontman Brian Molko is being charged with defamation of the Prime Minister of Italy, because of comments made on stage at a recent concert. Molko allegedly called Meloni a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" and a "Nazi." At Italy's Sonic Park Festival.https://loudwire.com/placebo-brian-molko-defamation-charge/ SNL 50 Homecoming Concert- Streaming on Peacock. Lonely Island medley was great, Eddie Vedder covering Tom Petty was kind of amazing, Nirvana with Post Malone was impressive to a point. Overall a pretty fun collection of performances.The Mars Volta- Played an unreleased album live… CRAZY! https://youtu.be/_N6aVhKi384 https://metalinjection.net/video/the-mars-volta-just-played-a-whole-new-currently-unannounced-album-live  SuggestsKillswitch Engage- This Consequence new album out last week. Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/CorrectionsStar Wars Eclipse/NetEase- The NetEase situation just seems to keep getting stickier. Star Wars Eclipse, the highly anticipated video game from Quantic Dream, might be facing the end of its journey. Reports suggest that its parent company, NetEase, is pulling back from overseas ventures and looking to offload studios, including Quantic Dream. Rumors of trouble aren't new for Eclipse— whispers of cancellation first popped up in 2022— but this latest move by NetEase has fans on edge. If confirmed, it'd join a growing list of scrapped Star Wars titles like Battlefront 3 and Star Wars 1313. No official word yet, so stay tuned for updates.~UPDATE~ Quantic Dream IS apparently unaffected by the restructuring at NetEase.https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-eclipse-canceled-netease Marvel Rivals- First, to address the NetEase releasing of the development team last week… according to one of the producers the team was more in charge of logistics and  HR type issues more than anything creative. “They were entitled, lazy, and woke.”  But the new update is those leaked characters are “real.” Meaning that all of those character you may or may not have heard about, are in SOME level of development, but that doesn't mean they will make it to playable status.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/marvel-rivals-devs-confirms-roster-leaks-are-real-but-cautions-fans-that-datamined-characters-may-appear-or-may-not-appear-in-our-future-plans/ Fable- Delayed into 2026 by Microsoft.WB Games- WB has closed Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-reportedly-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego  TrailersMortal Kombat 1- https://youtu.be/rRlNmFDHQw4?si=G-ddMgYIEC9vqn0nGlacius… I mean T-1000 trailer. Killer Instinct is going to have somethings to say.~ALSO~ MK Pro Tournament Mexico happened. Javier took 4th. Nicolas 3rd, his twin ScorpionProcs 2nd SonicFox 1st.Tekken 8 - Anna Williams https://youtu.be/b6hYwWoOrDkMarch 31 early access. Rocket Launcher, PLUS  new moveset includes using that as a melee weapon as well as a ranged weapon. Reg ‘ol NewsMouthwashing- Indie horror game that has been QUICKLY gaining popularity, will now be jumping over to console. Not only will there be the obvious digital release, but the console releases (all current gen… even Switch 1…) will eventually get a physical release as well.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/horror-game-mouthwashing-will-land-on-consoles-later-this-year-204817692.html NVidia- 5070Ti launches and the supply issue persists. But the reviews seem to be luke warm at best.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidia-geforce-5070-ti-review-a-sensible-4k-powerhouse-for-749-140023082.html Apple V  - In an unprecedented move, Apple has completely disabled their ADP (Advanced Data Protection) in the UK. UK users no longer can encrypt their data using Apple's iCloud services. iMessage, passwords, health data, and other information Apple handles, will still be able to use end-to-end encryption. Users will have to turn their ADP off themselves in order to keep their iCloud accounts, due to the nature of end-to-end encryption, but will be allowed an unspecified “grace period.”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-disables-iclouds-advanced-data-protection-feature-in-the-uk-173016447.html  SuggestsThioJoe- YT channel that has helped me in more than a few pinches. Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol NewsBatman relaunch- September will see ANOTHER Batman reboot. This time headed by the team of Matt Fraction (W) and Jorge Jimenez (A). Jimenez has talked about the work he is putting in on the feel of the city of Gotham. Some of the preview art feels like the Penguin a bit.https://cosmicbook.news/batman-new-costume-dc-comics-relaunch DC/Marvel Crossover- the Amalgam reprint event is, in fact leading to ANOTHER crossover event. Not a return of the Amalgam universe it would seem. Instead it will be a couple one-shot books, one called Marvel/DC and the other DC/Marvel obviously, to be released later this year. Any more details are being held very close to the chest.https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/comic-book-news/for-first-time-in-over-20-years-dc-and-marvel-comics-to-crossover-once-again-in-upcoming-pair-of-one-shots/ Wicked- New GN based on the original book that the stage production and subsequent movie is based on. Part 1 will be out on March 11. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/wicked-graphic-novel-first-look/ Pooluminati- New series, alongside the current Cody Ziglar run, written by Zac Gorman, Alexis Quasarano, with art from Enid Balm and Todd Nauck. Issue 1 goes on sale March 26.Deadpool and his daughter Ellie embark on an inter-dimensional adventure to prove they're worthy of joining the prestigious ranks of the Pooluminati. But what dark secrets will they unearth in the process? ~ALSO~All through March Marvel will be doing April Pool's Day variant covers for other books.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-deadpool-pooluminati-series-multiversal-deadpool-variants/ Krypto- Superman's superdog is getting his own book. A 5-issue series called Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton. First issue on shelves June 18. Ryan North (W) and Mike Norton (A).A heartfelt and moving view of humanity, good and bad, through the empathetic eyes of the ultimate outsider: a poor, lost dog, who just happens to have superpowers https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-krypto-the-superdog-getting-his-own-series/  SuggestsFoundation- science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. TV Shows Follow-ups/CorrectionsMoon Knight- Marvel's head of TV, Brad Winderbaum, has confirmed that the series will not be moving forward. https://cosmicbook.news/marvel-confirms-no-moon-knight-season-2 SAG Awards- Happened… Colin Ferrel won best actor for Penguin, and David Duchovney and Gillian Anderson reunited to present an award… that's all you need to know.Foundation- season 4 is happening. Though no word on when season 3 will premiere even though it is reportedly finished. https://deadline.com/2025/02/foundation-season-4-showrunner-ian-goldberg-writers-room-1236301501/  TrailersWalking Dead: Dead City- season 2 May 4 https://youtu.be/ewSY2KWW9t4  Reg ‘ol NewsMichelle Trachtenburg - Passed away this morning. She was 39. Not much is known yet, aside from the fact that she recently has a liver transplant, though it is not clear if that is connected in anyway.Avatar: Seven Havens- New Avatar animated series from Nickelodeon set to take place after the Legend of Korra series. The announcement comes on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the original series. ALSO, Nickelodeon will be producing Avatar shorts content on YT, a new season of their podcast Braving the Elements that focuses on the Korra story, releasing Book 2 Earth soundtrack, a live concert tour, with other live and in person content planned for SDCC, AS WELL AS new toys, books, and a mobile game titled Avatar Legends: Realms Collide.https://cosmicbook.news/avatar-seven-havens-nickelodeon-sequel-legend-of-korra Culture- Amazon has bought the rights for a book adaptation of the same name. From the sounds of it this will likely become Amazon's response to Star Trek.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-amazon-sci-fi-series-anti-star-trek-marvel-director-involved-consider-phlebas/  SuggestsBuffy the Vampire Slayeris an American supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The concept is based on the 1992 film, also written by Whedon, although they are separate and unrelated productions.[12] Whedon served as executive producer and showrunner of the series under his production tag Mutant Enemy Productions. It premiered on March 10, 1997, on The WB and concluded on May 20, 2003, on UPN.STREAMING ON TUBI, DISNEY+,HULUMovies Follow-ups/CorrectionsConstantine 2- Keanu Reeves has confirmed in an interview that Gunn seems to have accepted the pitch and they are ready to move into the writing stage of the production. This will reteam Reeves with original Director Francis Lawrence. The pitch is for a direct sequel with the same Elseworlds version of the character, only darker.https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/constantine-2-keanu-reeves-script Kathleen Kennedy- OFFICIALLY STEPPING DOWN! Retiring by the end of 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-1235282440/ Dune 3- Jason Momoa will return for the third installment… to the surprise of no one who read the books.Punisher- “Special Presentation” on Disney+. Not a new series as was assumed. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-punisher-disney-plus-special-presentation/  TrailersThunderbolts- IMAX trailer leaked onto X over the weekend. There are some clear “course correction” elements here. Not the least of which being the focus on Bucky. The only issue, potentially is how will this team of super soldiers take on a legitimate Avengers Level Threat in the Void (Evil Sentry)? Will this also be an answer to the Marvel issue of killing off their villains?https://t.co/xblEvBpor0 Batman Ninja VS Yakuza League- The sequel to one of the craziest Batman animated movies you have ever seen just got a release date and a trailer. And this one looks like it is going to be even bigger and wilder than the first. Digital release is March 18 and physical is April 15.https://youtu.be/QleeDtH_WWE Fear Street: Prom Queen- https://youtu.be/pDvUEuZZM04?si=Bi7shjdJYmv74EssWelcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school's wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of '88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.May 23 Reg ‘ol NewsBarney- A24 is making the big purple dinosaur into a live-action movie. Yes, A24 is doing a Barney movie. Actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) has been developing the story for years, and now has the backing of Mattel Films, and a partner in A24. So far the actor is only attached as producer, but is in talks to act in the film as well. No solid details on production or release date windows yet.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/barney-live-action-movie-updates-daniel-kaluuya-ayo-edebiri-a24/  SuggestsFear Street- Netflix series of American horror films based on R. L. Stine's book series of the same name. Involving slasher and supernatural elements, the films' overall story revolves around teenagers who work to break the curse that has been over their town for hundreds of years. The first three installments were directed by Leigh Janiak from scripts and stories she co-wrote with other contributors Rumor Mill Confirmations/RefutationsKathleen Kennedy- But does this one really count? New SourcesStar Wars- Kevin Feige is once again being rumored to step in as the head of Lucasfilm now that Kennedy is stepping down.Avengers- New sources are elaborating on the “evil doppelgangers” rumors. Now it is said that the doppelgangers will be agents of Doom, and will not APPEAR as evil. Instead they will look just like their 616 counterparts, and hilarity will ensue… or something. New RumorsHancock 2- To feature Michael B Jordan and Zendaya? Is also happening?Marvel- Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror inc all on hold.Agatha- Now there are rumors for a second season… X-Men- First movie post Avengers Secret Wars. Won't be an origin story for the team. Will also have a Disney+ live-action show tie in.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

We look at The Boondocks,the Adult Swim TV series adaptation of Aaron MacGruder's comic strip of the same name. In today's media environment, it may surprise you that a comic and TV show with such an unapologetic Black viewpoint (and so much George W Bush era satire) was able to get past all the old media gatekeepers. We discuss the comic strip that made all the little old ladies write scandalized letters to the editors to complain about that comic about the "kid with the angry eyes."

The guys return to discuss first look at "He-Man," Punisher is getting a Special Presentation on Disney+, Ayo Edebiri is writing a live-action Barney movie, DC's Clayface has its director, Kathleen Kennedy is said to be stepping down at the end of 2025 from LucasFilms, Disney movies doing much better this year (is the slump ending?), Rob Liefeld says Kevin Fiege should be out at Marvel Studios, trailer for Andor season 2, and much more!CHECKED OUTCompanionTOPICS - Section 1First look at “He-Man” in Masters of the Universe reboot“Punisher” Special Presentation is officially happening for Disney+Ayo Edebiri Tapped To Write Live-Action Barney Movie For MattelTNP STUDIOS PREMIUM (www.TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium)$5 a month Access to premium slate of podcasts incl. The Airing of Grievances, No Time to Bleed, The Men with the Golden Tongues, Upstage Conversation, and full episodes of the Look Forward political podcastTOPICS - Section 2DC's ‘Clayface' Lands ‘Speak No Evil' Director James WatkinsKathleen Kennedy to step down from LucasFilms by end of 2025Post COVID script writing might really be a thingGuy who can't draw feet criticizing successful producerWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast Micah: https://tinyurl.com/misegiesTerrence: https://tinyurl.com/itsamrsJay: https://tinyurl.com/elecpushTRAILERSAndor - Season 2

We look at The Boondocks,the Adult Swim TV series adaptation of Aaron MacGruder's comic strip of the same name. In today's media environment, it may surprise you that a comic and TV show with such an unapologetic Black viewpoint (and so much George W Bush era satire) was able to get past all the old media gatekeepers. We discuss the comic strip that made all the little old ladies write scandalized letters to the editors to complain about that comic about the "kid with the angry eyes."

It's finally here... after 279 episodes, we're finally doing Over the Hedge, probably the biggest comic strip adaptation of all time until Garfield the Movie. It's based on the comic strip of the same name, but, since the original strip is the biggest nothingburger on the comics page, they had to give it a major glow-up... into a star-studded extravaganza!

It's finally here... after 279 episodes, we're finally doing Over the Hedge, probably the biggest comic strip adaptation of all time until Garfield the Movie. It's based on the comic strip of the same name, but, since the original strip is the biggest nothingburger on the comics page, they had to give it a major glow-up... into a star-studded extravaganza!

For Ethan's birthday, we're looking at the NOT QUITE DISNEY classic, The Brave Little Toaster, based on the Thomas Disch story of the same name. It's about five brave appliances who go out in search of the boy who loves them. It's a weird one, but it's fun!

For Ethan's birthday, we're looking at the NOT QUITE DISNEY classic, The Brave Little Toaster, based on the Thomas Disch story of the same name. It's about five brave appliances who go out in search of the boy who loves them. It's a weird one, but it's fun!

Okay NOW we're talking about Dog City, Jim Henson's favorite thing to direct. It's about a city that's all dogs. Ladies and gentlemen, it's gone to the dogs! They're all dog puppets and also they do car chases!

Your hosts Christopher and Eric are accustomed to reporting on disturbing stories long past or far away, but this week they found themselves living at the center of frightening international news as a series of horrific and unprecedented firestorms ravaged Los Angeles County. In this episode, they share their own evacuation story as the Sunset Fire threatened their beloved hometown of West Hollywood. They also share the crash course they received in wind patterns, Southern California geography and the frightening intricacies of wildfires, an ancient menace that is growing ever more fearsome in these changing times. While they're fortunate to be among the lucky ones who didn't lose their lives or homes, their experience of the City of Angels has been forever changed.    

A special presentation of Wholesome. It's about Dungeons & Dragons.You can subscribe to Wholesome on Patreon. Get a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Music by Adam Ragusea 

Marc presents a special compilation of mini-series created for The Full Maron feed on WTF+ called WTF Origins. In this series of recordings from the past year, Marc and WTF producer Brendan McDonald talk about pivotal moments that were important in the creation of WTF, including Marc's days at Luna Lounge in the '90s, The Marc Maron Show in Los Angeles, Break Room Live with Sam Seder, and the decisions made in the sink-or-swim early days of the podcast. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new season of You Must Remember This is just over a month away, but to tide you over, have a listen to a special presentation: an episode of Nate DiMeo's wonderful podcast "The Memory Palace." This episode, titled "AKA Leo," tells the story of the lion that became iconically associated with MGM. If you like what you hear, check out Nate's fabulous new book, The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of the Past, out now! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special presentation, I share an episode of the wonderful podcast Plodding Through the Presidents, in which hosts Howard and Jessica Dorre discuss the many myths, mysteries, and scandals surrounding the early presidents who shaped our country. In this episode from their archives, they explore the role of the Illuminati in the Election of 1800 between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, and then they talk with Mark Cheathem, a history professor at Cumberland University who teaches a course on conspiracy theories, about the so-called Corrupt Bargain of 1824. Check out Plodding Through the Presidents wherever you get your podcasts, and visit the webpage for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices