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Actor Alan Tudyk (Arrested Development, Rogue One, Resident Alien) and comedian and actor Jade Catta-Preta (Modern Family, Life in Pieces, The Soup on E!) join Jameela for an episode that somehow ends up exactly where you'd expect, and nowhere you could have predicted.Alan's micro humiliation arrives courtesy of a chance encounter with a Disney executive, a case of mistaken identity, and the particular horror of confidently addressing the wrong powerful man by the wrong name to his face. His Big Wrong Turn takes us to a casual industry football game, where Alan shows up with brand new boots bought the day before, immediately starts playing what can only be described as rug-ball, gets demoted to goalie, concedes three goals, and is the only person in Los Angeles not invited for drinks afterwards.Jade's micro humiliation unfolds live on Watch What Happens, when an attempt to remove a stray hair from Andy Cohen's face reveals that it is very much still attached to him. Her Big Wrong Turn takes us back to a school production that cemented her fate as the default ethnic casting choice for every role going, from Lola in Damn Yankees to Scary Spice, not because she was the best fit, but because she was the only brown person in the building.In place of this week's Misery Loves Company, Jameela shares the story of paying for a friend's IVF to avoid becoming a godmother, only to watch that friend meet her sperm donor the night before the procedure and immediately render the whole thing completely unnecessary.Watch Alan Tudyk in Resident Alien on Sci-Fi and Peacock, and in Superman. He also co-hosts Once We Were Spacemen with Nathan Fillion, available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Jade Catta-Preta at @JadeCattaPreta across socials, catch her live in New York and Alaska in July, and find her on OnlyFans at @FunnyButt.Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you can also find her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Our consulting producer is Colin Anderson.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by podcast legend Michael Bailey from The Fortress of Baileytude, It All Comes Back to Superman, From Crisis to Crisis, and The Overlooked Dark Knight to discuss Action Comics 600! Is it the greatest love story of all time? Will Superman and Wonder Woman be an item? Will Darkseid stop the course of true love in its tracks? Listen in! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Promos: The Overlooked Dark Knight Bringing a little peace to man's world each month.
Frank, Tim, and returning guest Vactor crack open some very different drinks and dive into DC K.O., DC's latest big event comic. They dig into Superman as the emotional center of the event, whether the story had more substance than people gave it credit for, how the tie-ins held up, and whether this was just a flashy event or something more lasting. Beers of the Week Bero Kingston Golden Pils Newport Craft Brewing Amber Ale Olipop Classic Grape Prebiotic SodaSpecial Guest: Vactor.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesPaul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards, capping a ceremony that saw the film earn six Oscars including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and the inaugural Best Casting award. Ryan Coogler's Sinners made history as the most-nominated film in Academy Awards history with 16 nominations, taking home four trophies including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay for Coogler, and Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw; the first woman to win in that category. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet, Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for Weapons, and KPop Demon Hunters took Best Animated Feature. Hot off the heels of his debut in HBO's Lanterns teaser trailer, Aaron Pierre has been officially confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter to reprise his Green Lantern role as John Stewart in James Gunn's Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, joining returning cast members David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and newcomer Lars Eidinger as Brainiac. The Dunesday festivities have officially commenced as Denis Villeneuve shared the first teaser for Dune: Part Three earlier today, currently slated to release the same day as Avengers: Doomsday: December 18, 2026. The heavy and moody two minute and thirty second look showcased returning stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson as well as Anya Taylor Joy as Paul's sister Alia, a role that was reduced to a cameo in the last film, and the seeming return of Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho. Newcomer Robert Pattinson also pops up as the villainous Scytale, a character featured in Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah. Kate Winslet has joined the cast of Andy Serkis' upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel The Hunt for Gollum in an undisclosed role.Netflix has closed the deal for KPop Demon Hunters directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to return to direct a sequel as part of a new, multi-year writing and directing pact.During an interview with Hello Sidney, Scream writer and Scream 7 director Kevin Williamson said that he does not expect to write or direct Scream 8, the potential follow-up for the Paramount Nathan Fillion revealed at Awesome Con this weekend that an animated Firefly series is in advanced development based on the sci-fi franchise, with original cast members returning to voice their characters. Hulu has opted not to proceed with its Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, starring and executive produced by Sarah Michelle Gellar. She broke the news to fans on Instagram Saturday morning. Paramount Pictures is not moving forward with Max Landis‘ G.I. Joe movie, sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter. The next book in the Reign of the Empire trilogy from Star Wars will be Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse. It is set one year before the first season of Andor and will feature Mon Monthma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera again. The book comes out on September 15.Paramount has officially green lit A Quiet Place Part 3. John Krasinski will return to direct and cast members Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe will all return for the sequel. A number of new additions to the cast have also been made including Sinners villain Jack O'Connell, Jason Clarke and Love Lies Bleeding breakout Katy O'Brian. Jason Ritter and Patrick Wilson have signed on to the cast of HBO's The Last of Us season 3. Wilson will recur as Abby's father, Jerry. Ritter will play Hanley, a Washington Liberation Front soldier.First looks at the upcoming teaser trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day have begun dropping on Spider-Man social media accounts in short clips, with a full trailer confirmed for Wednesday morning.
The conversation covers disability representation in media, the impact of disability on character development, personal stories and relationships, magic and disability representation, tropes and lazy use of magic, and the portrayal of disability in 'The Magicians' and 'Doctor Who'. The speakers discuss the need for more authentic and diverse representation of disability in media, as well as the challenges and opportunities in character development for individuals with disabilities. The conversation delves into the challenges of disability representation in media, highlighting the impact and complexity of portraying disabled characters. It also explores the importance of intentionality in representation and the need to humanize characters with disabilities. The conversation delves into the power of media representation and its role in normalizing disability, as well as the importance of creativity as a skill. It also explores the significance of disability representation in animation and the responsibility of creators in getting it right.TakeawaysDisability representation in mediaImpact of disability on character development Representation challengesImpact of disability representationComplexity of disability representation Media as a Tool for NormalizationCreativity as a SkillChapters00:00 The Magicians and Doctor Who32:27 Intentionality in Representation38:29 The Power of Media Representation49:27 The Importance of Creativity59:09 Animation and Disability Representation
How may reviews for Superman movies does the world need? It needs ours and that's about it. Everyone else can go back to Krypton. Yes, we sat down and finally watched James Gunn's Superman[2025]. We figured we didn't want to place it in the list of movies we'd watch when we get around to a theme episode sometime. If you've existed in Western pop culture, you know the basics. Alien from Krypton, many many powers, raised in Kansas, and fights villains. Some differences here are that Papa Kent is alive and both the Kents are lobotomized boomers who can't operate a phone. Louis Lane is obnoxious, maybe that's closer to … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 260: Superbunny"
Rob Damiani of DON BROCO joins the show to talk about working with Nickelback, his favorite comic book movies of all time, Invincible Season 4, & so much more!EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love.Support DON BROCO!Merch Store | Instagram | Facebook | Pre-Order "Nightmare Tripping"Song of the Week: UnityTX "Lucid"Check out the Metalcore Nerds Pull List Spotify PlaylistJoin the Metalcore Nerds Community:Discord | FB GroupFollow Metalcore Nerds on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
On today's edition of Comicast Jong and Michael discuss the 2026 Oscars, what they were surprised by, what they weren't surprised by, and more. Plus, the guys discuss Aaron Pierre being added to the cast of Man of Tomorrow, whether that confirms their Hal Jordan predictions, the newest additions to season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (we're Babou Ceesay fans here), and whether a Game of Thrones film can work. The TV series trained so many people to a certain style of storytelling within the world of Game of Thrones, can it succeed in a movie format? Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com
In this episode we discuss "Supergirl" going through three composers before its release, Aaron Pierre appearing as Green Lantern John Stewart alongside David Corenswet's Superman in "Man of Tomorrow", unused "Superman" poster concepts, Milly Alcock speaking out, Fan Expo events and exclusives, your favorite animated version of the Daily Planet, and much more.
Dan is back to talk about Superman Unlimited and the big Supes event that starts this Wednessday Reign Of The Superboys with issue 11.We also talk about his upcoming Sipder-Man Noir '38 Superman crossover, in the Marvel version of the event April 15thDan alo previews a new FF story in the Fantastic Four First Foes MCU one shot with Mark Buckingham.plus he teases comic back to a monthly Spidey book, with the return of The Spectacular Spider-Man in May.
Capes & Lunatics Ep #446: Electric Superman Part 3 This episode your team of Phil, Lilith, Justin, Kristen and Tyler continue the monthly journey to present the entire 1997 Electric Superman saga from DC Comics. This time the team discusses Superman #124 & #125, Adventures of Superman #547, Action Comics #734, and Superman: Man of Steel #69. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can! Capes & Lunatics Links → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capeslunatics.bsky.social → Twitter https://twitter.com/CapesLunatics → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/capesandlunatics → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics ==================
Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson give you the Best of NBA from Nightcap. Unc and Ocho react to Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points. The guys later debate where Dwight Howard ranks all-time amongst NBA centers, and Nikola Jokic is already considered the greatest of all time! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Bam Adebayo drops 83-pts vs Wizards9:57 - Erik Spoelstra defends Bam's 83 pts performance from critics 33:37 - Nikola Jokic the GOAT?!54:58 - Dwight Howard officially retired from basketball (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Music is a force that brings us all together, wherever you're from.”For this ENTIRE holy month of Ramadan, we wanted to hear some music by MUSLIM artists (beyond Dua Lipa, Cat Stevens, AR Rahman, and Zane Mallick) — so we're bringing back MMusic with longtime FrieMMd of the Pod + our favorite Egyptian American from Cleveland, Seif Hamid, aka the musical artist Soof. This week we're listening to HASEEB (featuring REHMA). “Play Love” s a track that covers a theme universal to all music and art — love. The combined R&B / rap sensibilities, merged with cultural - and pop-cultural - references (Superman & Lois Lane, going to mosque) has a great vibe you'll be bobbing your head to all day. LEARN ABOUT SEIF / SOOF: Soof.studio // soofworld.bandcamp.com/musicThis is a replay of a past episode from April 2022
MOPs & MOEs is powered by TrainHeroic, the best coaching app on the planet. Click here to get 14 days FREE and a consult with the coaches at TrainHeroic to help you get your coaching business rolling on TrainHeroic. MOPs & MOEs delivers our training through TrainHeroic and you can get your first 7 days of training with us FREE by clicking here.To continue the conversation, join our Discord! We have experts standing by to answer your questions.This week's episode is a continuation of our conversation with Michael Blevins. In particular we focus on the themes of his article "Bandaids for Bullet Wounds: State Changing to Survive your own Life?" This article has significantly influenced some of our recent discussions around whether we're measuring (and therefore focusing on) the right things in military human performance. We also touch on his experiences training Henry Cavill for several of his movie appearances.Michael's journey began with trying to test his own limits in sports like sailing, rock climbing, and skateboarding. He then transitioned into exploring a range of martial arts disciplines, followed by an evolution into endurance sports, and then the fragility he felt from pushing those limits led him to incorporate weighlifting, crossfit, and strongman style training. He has competed in cycling, triathlon, crossfit, weighlifting, jiujitsu and more.Professionally, he has been a hairdresser, make up artist, photographer, worked in the fashion industry and on the stage... all ultimately developing a skill for building relationships that led him into coaching. He has coached actors preparing for film roles, military service members preparing for selections, and athletes competing at elite levels. Perhaps most notably he coached Henry Cavill leading up to Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman, and Justice League. He also coach both actors and stunt crew for 300: Rise of an Empire, and led a team development camp for the Atlanta Braves. We mentioned the strength manual he published in this conversation, which he's currently rewriting, he's host of the UNFVCKED podcast, and creator of We Are Ollin.In this episode we discussed Ollin's annual event "The Space Race" and you can find the most recent version here.
Aquí lo tiene usted osado podescucha! Otro episodio hecho con amor y dedicación donde nos sentamos a sacarnos temas de la manga para usted, solo para usted! No, ya hablando en serio, lo que pasó fue que Tavo dijo que iba a preparar los temas del episodio y cuando le preguntamos dijo ay, ay, ay, y pues no hubo temas damas y caballeros. Pero hey! No tenemos que acordarnos de nada porque porque ahora la IA lo hace por nosotros! Así es, vaya usted a su plataforma favorita y cheque los capítulos si desea espoilearse todo el episodio. Además! En esta edición Pedro Ajás regresa a su planeta natal.'Nuff Said! Descarga aquí (click derecho y guardar como) o Escucha directamente: If you canto see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the latest trailers for Steven Spielberg's upcoming sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day, the Malcolm in the Middle reboot mini-series Life's Still Unfair, the newest Blumhouse horror film Obsession, season two of Netflix's Beef, which features a new story and cast headlined by Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny, Charles Melton and finally, the opening credit sequence for AMC's The Vampire Lestat, which premieres in June. Next the move to the announcements that Aaron Pierre will reprise his role as John Stewart in Jame Gunn's Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow in 2027 and KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel. Next they cover a Pew Research study conducted in summer 2025 that shows only about 53% of adults saw a movie in theaters in the last 12 months and they breakdown the controversy surrounding comments Timothée Chalamet's made about the state of opera and ballet. Finally they close with the news that Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell are producing and starring in a remake of Single White Female, which will be penned by Bodies Bodies Bodies writer Sarah DeLappe. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The untold story of the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who literally manufactured “the century of the child.” In 1902, Morris and Rose Michtom invented the Teddy Bear―bound by clothing scraps, stuffed with sawdust, and given button eyes with a sad, longing expression―in the back room of their Brooklyn candy store. Together they launched the Ideal Toy Corporation, joining a set of other poor, first-generation Jewish toymakers: the Hassenfeld brothers of Hasbro, Ruth Moskowicz and Elliot Handler of Mattel, and Joshua Lionel Cowan of Lionel Trains. From Barbie and G.I. Joe to Popeye, Superman, and Mr. Potato Head, Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America (W. W. Norton & Co, 2026) reveals how the toy industry created the idealized American childhood: an enchanted world, full of wild creatures and eternal struggles between good and evil, with endless realms of fantasy and beauty. For much of the twentieth century, every part of the American toy business was largely Jewish―the company founders, executives, and designers, as well as the factory workers, wholesale distributors, retail outlets, and armies of salesmen. A descendant of the founders of the Ideal Toy Corporation, Michael Kimmel shows how these poor, often Yiddish-speaking, tenement-dwelling children of immigrants invented a world they never experienced for themselves. Along with the toys and Jewish toymakers that climbed the ladder of success, Kimmel also portrays the rise of an entire culture focused on children, led by Jewish comic book creators, children's authors, parenting experts, and child psychologists. The first full-scale toy history of the United States, Kimmel's story conjures the colorful, imaginative, restless spirits who followed the promise of the American Dream―and describes the ways in which the world they came from molded their beloved creations. Playmakers shows that the overlapping experiences of being a Jew, an immigrant, and a child in twentieth-century America―an outsider looking in, a person desperate to be accepted―created childhood as we know it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
We're heading back to Tromaville, but is it all a little too polished? We're watching The Toxic Avenger reboot this time on Harmless Phosphorescence! Support the show and get early access and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/harmlessentertainment https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDmdtUAW_pJYCJfaZV7Unw/live https://www.reddit.com/r/harmlessentertainment Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention-hellmart-shoppers Check out Executive Producer Michael Beckwith's movie website at https://upallnightmovies.com/ Ranked: #152 RANKINGS 1 Endgame 2 Spider-Man No Way Home 3 Infinity War 4 Superman 2025 5 Logan 6 Deadpool & Wolverine 7 Captain America: Civil War 8 The Avengers 9 The Dark Knight 10 THE Suicide Squad 11 Thor Ragnarok 12 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 13 Black Panther 14 Iron Man 15 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 16 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 17 Guardians of the Galaxy 18 Batman Begins 19 Batman 89 20 Spider-Man 2 21 Spider-Man Homecoming 22 Spider-Man Far From Home 23 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 24 Thunderbolts* 25 Thor: Love and Thunder 26 Deadpool 2 27 Deadpool 28 The Batman 29 Captain America: The First Avenger 30 Spider-Man 31 X-Men: Days of Future Past 32 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 33 Shang-Chi 34 Joker 35 Captain Marvel 36 Ant-Man 37 Blue Beetle 38 Black Widow 39 Ant-Man and the Wasp 40 Eternals 41 Avengers: The Age of Ultron 42 Birds Of Prey 43 Wonder Woman 1984 44 Wonder Woman 45 Iron Man 3 46 The Dark Knight Rises 47 Superman 1978 48 The Marvels 49 Dr Strange 50 Thor 51 Kick-Ass 52 X-Men First Class 53 Hellboy 54 X2 55 Darkman 56 Iron Man 2 57 Swamp Thing 58 Hellboy II: The Golden Army 59 Watchmen 60 X-Men 2000 61 Batman Returns 62 Blade 63 Defendor 64 Unbreakable 65 The Crow 66 Batman 66 67 The Fantastic Four: First Steps 68 Orgazmo 69 Superman II 70 Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania 71 Shazam! 72 Thor: The Dark World 73 The Wolverine 74 Superman Returns 75 Blade II 76 Mystery Men 77 Super 78 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 79 Venom: The Last Dance 80 Chronicle 81 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 82 Man of Steel 83 Venom: Let There Be Carnage 84 The Green Hornet 85 The Incredible Hulk 86 Sky High 87 The Mask 88 Constantine 89 The New Mutants 90 The Rocketeer 91 Superman III 92 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 93 The Return of Swamp Thing 94 The Flash 95 Shazam! Fury of the Gods 96 Superhero Movie 97 Blade Trinity 98 Batman V Superman: Dawn of justice 99 Venom 100 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 101 Captain America: Brave New World 102 Black Adam 103 Fantastic Four: The Rise of Silver Surfer 104 Hancock 105 Fantastic Four 106 Madame Web 107 Blankman 108 Supergirl 109 The Crow 2024 110 Hellboy 2019 111 Power Rangers 112 The Meteor Man 113 Justice League 114 X-Men Last Stand 115 Van Helsing 116 Spiderman 3 117 The Amazing Spider-Man 118 TMNT2 119 Superman and the Mole Men 120 Green Lantern 121 Ghost Rider 122 TMNT3 123 Hero At Large 124 Push 125 Jumper 126 Condorman 127 Howard The Duck 128 Aquaman 129 Punisher: War Zone 130 Toxic Avenger Part II 131 TMNT: OOTS 132 TMNT14 133 Hulk 134 Bloodshot 135 Daredevil 136 The Crow: City of Angels 137 The Punisher 04 138 The Punisher 89 139 Batman Forever 140 Kick Ass 2 141 Steel 142 Glass 143 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 144 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 145 X-Men: Apocalypse 146 Split 147 Suicide Squad 148 Brightburn 149 X-Men Origins: Wolverine 150 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 151 Sgt Kabukiman NYPD 152 The Toxic Avenger 2025 153 The Phantom 154 Toxic Avenger 155 The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 156 The Shadow 157 The Toxic Avenger Part III 158 Spawn 159 Batman and Robin 160 Elektra 161 Morbius 162 My Super Ex-Girlfriend 163 Zoom 164 Underdog 165 Catwoman 166 The Spirit 167 Jonah Hex 168 Fant4stic 169 Max Steel 170 Superman IV: The Quest For Peace 171 Dark Phoenix 172 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV 173 Fast Color 174 Joker Folie a deux 175 Kraven The Hunter 176 Archenemy 177 Son of the Mask 178 The Crow: Wicked Prayer 179 Super Capers 180 All Superheroes Must Die
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we get the ball rolling with another Classic Round of The Team. This episode focusing on two unique 80's Toy Properties that are much larger than majority of your other Action-Figures in your ToyBox. Centurions & Bravestarr; join forces to build the Ultimate Good-Guys Crew! Consisting of the stand-out Characters that fit the criteria of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist & Wheelman. Plus an Iconic Vehicle they can get around in! (Spoiler alert, there aren't many characters to pull from this round, so be ready for some clear winners & some heated debate too! Then in our second segment for the episode; we lean on another staple classic topic: Show & Tell. With a VERY mixed bag of Toys to chat towards, its an overall fun round table discussion around what each of us have brought in; as well as why each item is special in it's own right. Enjoy! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The untold story of the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who literally manufactured “the century of the child.” In 1902, Morris and Rose Michtom invented the Teddy Bear―bound by clothing scraps, stuffed with sawdust, and given button eyes with a sad, longing expression―in the back room of their Brooklyn candy store. Together they launched the Ideal Toy Corporation, joining a set of other poor, first-generation Jewish toymakers: the Hassenfeld brothers of Hasbro, Ruth Moskowicz and Elliot Handler of Mattel, and Joshua Lionel Cowan of Lionel Trains. From Barbie and G.I. Joe to Popeye, Superman, and Mr. Potato Head, Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America (W. W. Norton & Co, 2026) reveals how the toy industry created the idealized American childhood: an enchanted world, full of wild creatures and eternal struggles between good and evil, with endless realms of fantasy and beauty. For much of the twentieth century, every part of the American toy business was largely Jewish―the company founders, executives, and designers, as well as the factory workers, wholesale distributors, retail outlets, and armies of salesmen. A descendant of the founders of the Ideal Toy Corporation, Michael Kimmel shows how these poor, often Yiddish-speaking, tenement-dwelling children of immigrants invented a world they never experienced for themselves. Along with the toys and Jewish toymakers that climbed the ladder of success, Kimmel also portrays the rise of an entire culture focused on children, led by Jewish comic book creators, children's authors, parenting experts, and child psychologists. The first full-scale toy history of the United States, Kimmel's story conjures the colorful, imaginative, restless spirits who followed the promise of the American Dream―and describes the ways in which the world they came from molded their beloved creations. Playmakers shows that the overlapping experiences of being a Jew, an immigrant, and a child in twentieth-century America―an outsider looking in, a person desperate to be accepted―created childhood as we know it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies
Now convinced that Superman's letter is on the level, Eyebrows is setting out to categorically prove that Clark Kent and Superman are one and the same. Meanwhile, Kent receives a call from Bruce Wayne (who is really Batman) and gets a perspective he hadn't considered… Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll answer a popular question about the new and improved Bat-Supers Membership Kit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 268 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their take on the MCU's latest, "Wonder Man". A critical darling, the Reel Therapy crew breakdown what worked for them and what didn't. And if you stay to the end, you'll also learn our thoughts on the DCU's next HBO entry, "Lanterns". The reaction was strong for this trailer -- dividing fans and finding new ones, but Green Lantern guru Donavon has THOUGHTS -- and you won't want to miss it.TABLE OF CONTENTS --00:00:00 - About the Episode00:00:38 - Greetings00:02:06 - Wonder Man - Series Overview00:34:39 - Lanterns - Trailer Reaction00:54:59 - Before We GoABOUT THE SHOW -- Wonder ManWonder Man follows Simon Williams, a struggling actor who suddenly gains incredible powers and finds himself pulled into the chaotic world of superheroes. Set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the series blends Hollywood satire with superhero action as Simon navigates fame, identity, and what it really means to be a hero in a world where image and reality often collide.ABOUT THE SHOW -- LanternsLanterns is a grounded, mystery-driven series set within the DC Universe that follows Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a dark conspiracy on Earth. Blending superhero mythology with a detective-style narrative, the show explores the responsibilities of the Green Lantern Corps while uncovering secrets that could have far-reaching consequences for the planet.FIND US --For everything Reel Therapy and 241 Studios, check out our website:LINK: https://www.241studios.com/Follow us on:Instagram: @reeltherapy_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reeltherapypod
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony discuss the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards and predict who will take home the Oscar in each category [~55 minute mark]. They also break down the news that Aaron Pierre has joined the upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow sequel as John Stewart, the fallout surrounding the Toronto Film Critics Association after censoring an Indigenous filmmaker's pro-Palestine speech, and the news that Kate Winslet has joined The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. They also discuss Timothée Chalamet and the controversy surrounding his recent statements about opera and ballet. Daniel also shares his time with Pokémon Pokopia and God of War: Sons of Sparta. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/moviepod Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Check out our new The Movie Podcast Clips Channel! Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Man Cave Podcast, Dan and Brandon go down the rabbit hole of Bigfoot sightings, including the latest reports coming out of Ohio and stories from right here in Wisconsin. Is Bigfoot real? Could there really be something in the woods? The guys break down eyewitness reports, questionable evidence, and why some sightings might actually be believable. Plus, the conversation takes some classic Man Cave turns — including a debate over Batman vs. Superman, Bigfoot documentaries (or fake ones like Harry and the Hendersons), and whether it’s actually possible someone could encounter Bigfoot while hunting. They also talk about ghosts, UFOs, and other unexplained mysteries before wrapping up with a call for listener stories — from strange encounters to memorable pet moments. Unscripted, random, and exactly what Man Cave talk should be. Subscribe, follow, and watch the video version on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) break down "Disappearing Lois" (Season 5, Episode 6) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which Lois tricks Clark into thinking she's disappeared while she goes undercover as a maid to land an interview with a reclusive gangster.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never Die
It's tourney season folks! We chat about UCLA MBB's current B1G run, how they've carried momentum into the tournament with a W over Rutgers, Donny Dent's Superman act and looking ahead to MSU. We also chat about why WBB deserves the #1 overall seed this Sunday. Check it all out here!
This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix's One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Today we're sitting down with film & television actress Mikaela Hoover, the voice of Tony Tony Chopper! She's also a frequent collaborator with director James Gunn, most recently as Cat Grant in Superman and Floor the Rabbit in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and can be seen next in the upcoming season of Beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Once again, Dennis is joined via Zoom by Glenn Gaylord, Senior Film Critic at The Queer Review and star of the YouTube channel Glenn Hates Everything and actor-writer-film enthusiast Drew Droege to talk about the movies of 2025. Part 1 was last week. Here's Part 2 and the films discussed include: Song Sung Blue, Hamnet, Blue Sun Palace, Before We Forget, It Was Just an Accident, The Parenting, A Nice Indian Boy, Sirat, Friendship, A Night Like This, Pee-wee As Himself, Lurker, Marty Supreme, The Naked Gun, Wicked: For Good, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Sentimental Value, F1, Superman, Bugonia, Dust Bunny, Peter Hujar's Day, Dead Man's Wire, Companion, Enigma, My Mom Jayne, Strange Journey and Come See Me In the Good Light.
"A true knight always finishes a story." - Ser Arlen of Pennytree Welcome to episode 243! Infinity Bros Isaac and Mark team up to break down the latest voyage into Westeros, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and pitch our very own Game of Thrones TV show. Mark salivates at the much anticipated first look at John Stewart as a Green Lantern in the Lanterns trailer, and Isaac is pleasantly surprised at how excited he is for the future of the Game of Thrones universe. It's a SPOILER episode, so make sure you've watched the show before diving in. Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled conversation! Check out the Infinity Bros Patreon for EXCLUSIVE content, including unedited episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more! Get 15% off your GG Tees order by using code: INFINITYBROSPOD in your checkout! Get 15% off your HyperX order by using the code: INFINITYBROS in your checkout! Infinity Bro Robbie has gone SOLO with his MTG career! Check out his new profile here: Robert Red Beard MTG Want to connect with the Infinity Bros Universe? Click this link --> https://linktr.ee/infinitybros Check out our review of Wonder Man on episode 242 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE! Listen to our 2026 StanLee Awards show on episode 243 to hear our favorite movies and TV shows of 2025 HERE! Hear our thoughts on Fallout S2 E1-6 on episode 241 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE! Check out our review of the Stranger Things finale and season recap on episode 240 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE! Check out our review of the Pluribus premiere on episode 237 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE! Check out our review of Superman on episode 230 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE! Get some delicious coffee or tea from Many Worlds Tavern here, and get 10% off by using code THEINFINITYBROS! Order your favorite character's Funko Pop at Entertainment Earth here, and get 10% off by using code INFINITY! Check out all of RIPT Apparel's awesome t-shirt designs here! Cover Art Artist: Jack Baumert (@Jack_baumertart on Instagram)
Round Six… FIGHT! In this episode, we'll discuss the final six installments of the DC K.O. crossover and rate them with our Buy It, Skim It, or Leave It scale. We’ll also let you know if each issue is a core issue, a must-read tie-in, or just a K.O. “kash-grab!” Round 6 is our final […] The post DC K.O. Ringside Coverage Round Six! | Superman, Justice League Unlimited, The Flash, K.O. Finale & MORE! | Back Issue Comics Show #807 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.
Batman shows up to visit his various ex-girlfriends while Superman falls victim to magic electricity on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Lanterns and what fans can expect from us after we wrap up Superman!Figuring out Superman's chinese take-out order!Taking issue with Batman's opinion of Superman's intelligence!Trying to figure out why they even bothered with another Ra's al Ghul storyline!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
Marzo de 1966 se merece una segunda entrega dedicada a recordar singles que alcanzaron su puesto más alto en el Billboard Hot 100 hace 60 años. Sonido Motown y otros sabores del soul, canciones sobre agentes secretos o superhéroes, los Beatles haciendo country o un original del cantante alicantino Jaime Morey adaptado al inglés aparecen entre las curiosidades del mes.Playlist;(sintonía) SLIM HARPO “Baby scratch my back” (top 16)WILSON PICKETT “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” (top 13)MARVIN GAYE “One more heartache” (top 29)EDWIN STARR “Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)” (top 48)TIM TAM and THE TURN ONS “Wait a minute” (top 76)THE FLAMINGOS “Boogaloo party” (top 93)JAMO THOMAS and HIS PARTY BROTHERS ORCHESTRA “I spy (for the F.B.I.)” (top 98)THE VENTURES “Secret agent man” (top 54)THE NEWBEATS “Shake hands (And come out crying)” (top 92)BOB KUBAN and THE IN-MEN “The cheater” (top 12)THE SUNRAYS “Andrea” (top 41)NEAL HEFTI “Batman theme” (top 35)JAN and DEAN “Batman” (top 66)DINO DESI and BILLY “Superman” (top 94)THE SEARCHERS “Take me for what I’m worth” (top 76)THE BEATLES “What goes on” (top 81)VERDELLE SMITH “In my room” (top 62)THE BARBARIANS “Moulty” (top 90)THE MAD LADS “I want someone” (top 74)Escuchar audio
It has been officially announced by TheHollywoodReporter than John Stewart is going from TV screens to the big screen as he joins the Superman movie sequel, Man of Tomorrow. Does this tie into the plot of Lanterns? Are you excited for Aaron Pierre to get more shine? Let me know in the comments!#lanterns #superman #manoftomorrow #dccomics
When observing comic books, the miracles come in big or small ways. This week on the podcast, we're discussing a resurrection we previously thought unimaginable. Stephen R Bissette, who gained legendary status working on titles like Saga of the Swamp Thing, crafted his masterpiece in the mid-nineties. Tyrant was meant to run fifty issues or more, but only four saw print before disaster struck the industry, and Bissette pulled up stakes, leaving comics to focus on family and a more financially stable situation. We've spent years searching for Tyrant in the dollar bins, picking up an issue here and there. As much as we love Bissette's work on Swamp Thing, Tyrant represents the artist at his purest, most thematically forward. Even at four issues, Tyrant is a masterpiece, expressing the agony and beauty of life, as we follow a Tyrannosaurus Rex from conception to birth. It's easy to mourn the story we did not get, but we must also celebrate the story we did. It is enough, and thankfully, we're not the only ones who thought so. Chris Stevens, of the newly formed Lighthouse Press, convinced Bissette that now was the time to re-release Tyrant in both a Complete Edition and a Deluxe Artist Edition. Stevens also hired cartoonist Jim Rugg (who recently shot a Stacks video with us) to oversee the production of these new additions. Together, they'll hopefully bring a massive new readership to Tyrant and give this lost masterpiece the recognition it never got. We're extremely happy to have Stephen R Bissette, Jim Rugg, and Chris Stevens on the podcast this week. Together, we place Tyrant in the context of its creation and explore why now is the time for its resurrection. We discuss the themes Bissette excavates in Tyrant and where the story was going before he had to pull the plug. We also discuss the heartbreak of pulling the plug and all the humanity within and without its pages. The 90s comic book scene. You had to be there. The Image Revolution. Pouches. Rob Liefeld and Spike Lee making Levi's commercials together. The Death of Superman was going to pay Brad's way into college somehow. The distribution implosion. The speculator flight. Devastation. Apocalypse. Something our earthbound dinosaurs also understood quite well. Please recognize the miracle that is Tyrant's resurrection by visiting the Lighthouse Press Kickstarter page and signing up for notification of its official launch. Also, follow Stephen R Bissette on BlueSky and Facebook. Follow Jim Rugg on Instagram. Follow Lighthouse Press on Instagram and BlueSky. This Week's Sponsors The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics CBCC on The Brave and The Boys CBCC on Dollar Bin Bandits CBCC on Pop Culture Squad Support Your Local Comic Shop: Secret Identity Comics in Chester, England Comic Book Club: My Boyfriend is a Bear at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 2/1 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: The Phantom at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 3/15 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
George Reeves, 45 ans, il incarnait Superman à la télévision américaine. Adulé par des millions de téléspectateurs, riche, célèbre et courtisé. Au printemps 1959, on le retrouve mort dans sa maison de Beverley Hills, d'une balle dans la tête. Un suicide conclut aussitôt la police, mais trop de détails clochent. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
George Reeves, 45 ans, il incarnait Superman à la télévision américaine. Adulé par des millions de téléspectateurs, riche, célèbre et courtisé. Au printemps 1959, on le retrouve mort dans sa maison de Beverley Hills, d'une balle dans la tête. Un suicide conclut aussitôt la police, mais trop de détails clochent. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Jace and Rocky break down a busy week of DC releases in DC Spotlight for the week of March 11, 2026, discussing nine titles in detail while also touching on the surge of speculation driving more fans into comic shops and sharing thoughts on the recently released Lanterns trailer and what it could mean for the future of DC television. The episode covers Bleeding Hearts #2 from the Vertigo imprint by Dennis Camp and Stipan Morian, which continues its unique zombie story told through shifting perspectives; Morgan Hampton's Green Lantern Corps #14 as Guy Gardner deals with the psionic entities and a mission that sends a mixed team of Lanterns into Manhunter territory while Jon Stewart confronts Parallax; Sirens: Love Hurts #2 by Tini Howard and Babs Tarr featuring the complicated dynamics between Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Black Canary; Supergirl #11 by Sophie Campbell as Kara faces the mysterious Black Flame in Kandor while Boy Thunder finally enters the story; Emperor Aquaman #15 by Jeremy Adams and John Timms where Arthur returns from the Blue in a powerful new form; Absolute Batman #18 from Scott Snyder that continues the Seventh Kingdom storyline while revealing deeper connections between Martha Wayne and the Court of Owls; Absolute Green Lantern #12 by Al Ewing which expands the strange mythology of the Absolute Universe as Hal Jordan, Jo Mullein and others face Hector Hammond and encounter Tomar-Re; Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #4 from Erica Henderson exploring the complicated relationship between the two Gotham antiheroes; and Action Comics #1096 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge kicking off the Search for Superman storyline as Superboy deals with a bizarre cause-and-effect anomaly with help from Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter and Mary Marvel. Jace and Rocky also highlight the collected editions hitting shelves this week, including Batman/Superman: World's Finest Vol. 8, the massive Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps War Compendium, DC Finest: The Flash – The Fastest Man Alive, Catwoman: The New 52 Omnibus, Flinch: The Complete Collection and Supergirl: The Bizarro Girl, before wrapping up the show with their weekly rankings of the books discussed.
After Mattel took a loss on the Clash of the Titans toys the almost did it again with Conan the Barbarian. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Handyside Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here alongside Steven Semple, and we’re talking about empires, empires. And Steven whispered the subject of today’s empire in my ear, and I would’ve been hard-pressed to call it an empire because I don’t know all that much about it. But I think again, it’s cartoon property that happened after I was pretty much done watching cartoons. He-Man, right? As in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, that He-Man? Stephen Semple: That He-Man. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: That He-Man. When you think about it, it’s toys. There’s been movies. There’s the cartoon. It’s pretty huge. Dave Young: Yeah. Okay. I’m anxious to hear about it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And is he the one that’s become kind of a meme, too? Like, there’s He-Man meme? Stephen Semple: Oh, sure. Oh, look, there’s a meme for everything today. So it’s really a story of lost opportunities, but at the same time, sort of seeing changes in the marketplace and doing some really interesting things because in 1975, The Six Million Dollar Man really changes action figures. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Because to make an action figure, you’re only licensing from others, and it was product-orientated rather than brand-driven, and along came The Six Million Dollar Man, and it was a guy. Right? Dave Young: I mean, we were all running around going… Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: Pretend we could see, and hear, and lift things. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And along that time, out was coming the movie, The Clash of the Titans. And so there was this whole thing of, okay, let’s create action figures around Clash of the Titans. And the movie did poorly. And so the toys did poorly. And Mattel had been involved in that. And this shaped Mattel’s thinking because when Star Wars came along, Ray Wagner at Mattel passed on it because of his experience with Clash of the Titans. It’s like, “Well, we’re not doing this.” Dave Young: Wow, okay. Stephen Semple: Because again, they wanted to create the toy, right? The Star Wars they wanted to create the toys before the movie came out. So another movie comes along, Conan the Barbarian. Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? And Mattel is like, “All right, we’re going to get all over this.” And they end up buying the license for Conan. They made samples, and they had all these expenses, and then Mattel discovers Conan the Barbarian is an R-rated movie. Dave Young: Yeah. No kids are going to see it. Stephen Semple: Can’t do it as a toy. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: But at the same time, they sort of started looking at all of these action figures that are out there, and all of the male figures are kind of wimpy. And they had started down this exploration of making a Conan the Barbarian style action figure. So they thought, why don’t we do this massive figure? And they first did these ones called Tankhead, and Bullet Head, and H-Man. And they wanted them to be comic book-like and bring action to the figure and how they stand. And they were making them bulkier and create this visual shelf presence and over-the-top muscles, all these ideas that they had drawn from Conan the Barbarian. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: And what they also noticed is that when kids play with things, they want to have the power to do what they want to do. Dave Young: Absolutely. Stephen Semple: Which is where the line, “I have the power,” came from. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Where Conan holds up the sword, and he says, “Oh, I have the power.” Right? That whole idea came from watching kids play with toys. And in fact, a lot of the ideas that came from the toy play, they learned from watching girls play with Barbies in terms of- Dave Young: Makes sense. Stephen Semple: … how they do it and then the other- Dave Young: But you’re creating story on the fly. Stephen Semple: You’re creating story on the fly. Yeah. And you have the power to create your own story. And what they also noticed was while kids like thinking about dreaming about things in the future, they also like drawing upon things from the old, which is part of the reason why they created things like this Castle Grayskull, right? Yeah. Now, one of the other things that was really interesting about Castle Grayskull when they created it… Now, first of all, when they created it was very expensive. It was going to retail for like $20. And everyone said, “Well, no one’s going to buy this.” But the interesting thing is every castle was slightly different in terms of how that the paint happened on it. The way they were painting it, they actually discovered there was a manufacturing flaw in how they were painting it, and each one of the castles looked slightly different, and people were like, “Oh my God, all these castles are a little bit different.” And you’re like, “Perfect.” Dave Young: Collecting them? Stephen Semple: Well, no, they’re just like, it doesn’t need to be perfect. It doesn’t need to be exactly the same. That’s okay. And there was a point where they were getting ready to roll the characters out, and they ran out of money for tooling. They wanted to have a creature for He-Man to ride. And so they took a cat from another toy, painted a green, put a saddle on it, put armor on it, and all of a sudden, you had Battle Cat. So they’re creating all these things. They know there’s play value in it. They believe it’s going to stand out on the shelf because it’s now this big, bulky character and all this other stuff. But the business model for selling toys up to this point was TV shows, or in the case of Star Wars, movies. So you got no TV show, you got no movie, you’ve been running out of money even for tooling. So, how are you going to promote this character? Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: The business model for selling toys up to this point was TV shows or in the case of Star Wars movies. So you got no TV show, you got no movie, you’ve been running out of money even for tooling. So, how are you going to promote this character? Dave Young: I mean, do you make the TV show? Stephen Semple: They didn’t have money for that. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: How are you going to tell the story? Well, what they did was they created little mini comics, and they put it in with every toy. Dave Young: Oh, beautiful. Stephen Semple: So they had these four different mini comics that came with the toys. And what they did is they went to DC who is producing comics, and they actually created also a three issue miniseries with DC where it was Superman versus He-Man. Dave Young: Oh, wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Right? They changed the rules. You can now promote a toy without a TV show. They did it with the mini comics. Dave Young: Oh, that’s really cool. Stephen Semple: Now, the mini comics became so popular, and the toy became so popular, they now had the money to create the show. Dave Young: Okay. So it all came first the… Stephen Semple: Yes. And then the show, what the show forced them to do is create a better story and backstory, right? And then they created rules of how the characters are interacted and things along that lines. But what I thought that was really, really interesting in this whole story was, okay, so the business model is you need a TV show to make it work. So all the toys have been done up to that point. TV show to work. Star Wars was the exception. They spent all this money in the Conan and the Barbarian. They can’t end up doing it. They left all this stuff, create the toy anyway. And then it’s like, all right, how do we promote this? And what the guys recognized is it wasn’t about having the TV show, it was about having the story. So how could you do it? Mini comic book. Dave Young: I love it. Stephen Semple: Put it in with each toy. Right? So I just thought that that was really interesting because it would be easy to stop at that point and go, “Well, we can’t do this because there’s no show.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: There’s no show. And instead, they broke the mold and said, “No, it’s about the story.” Dave Young: Well, and so when was all this? This was in the late 80s, early or… Stephen Semple: Yeah, late… Yeah, mid 80s. Dave Young: Mid 80s, late 80s? Stephen Semple: Yeah, mid to late 80s is when all this was going on. Dave Young: And so it’s why it has survived and become so… There are so many memes from it. There’s He-Man, and there’s Skeletor. There’s a lot of Skeletor memes out there. Stephen Semple: Oh yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: But there’s a whole generation that grew up with this. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Yeah. I love it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So to me, again, the part that was sort of interesting on He-Man is just again, finding this different way to do it, but recognizing what the power was in the show. While kids want to make things up, it’s almost like they need a little story to help them along. Dave Young: Yeah, absolutely. I will admit that I’m too old for He-Man. It was after my cartoon-watching time. Was it yours? Do you have any… Stephen Semple: You and I are the same Dave Young: Yeah, same demographic there. Stephen Semple: Same demographic. It was like ’81, ’82 was kind of when it was first launched. The movie came much later. Dave Young: I remember hearing it, maybe, and then I also had girls, and they were not so much into He-Man. Stephen Semple: Right. Yeah. Dave Young: So cool. Stephen Semple: And in fact, in 2002, they did a reboot of it, The New Adventures of He-Man, and then there was a Netflix series. And seemingly in 2020, there’s a Netflix He-Man series that I didn’t know anything about. Dave Young: So what’s the disposition of it? It’s still going? Stephen Semple: Yeah. And it’s owned by Mattel. Dave Young: Still in production? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Very cool. Not being a He-Man or He-Man fan. I feel at a loss, Stephen, that I have nothing else to ask you about He-Man. [inaudible 00:12:39]- Stephen Semple: All right. Dave Young: But I appreciate learning about him, and I wish him well. Nothing but success for He-Man and his friends. Stephen Semple: Long live Skeletor. Dave Young: Well, thank you, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Skeletor. Dave Young: I know the voice, right? I mean, I remember the voice. Yeah. Very cool. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And the great laugh that Skeletor has. Dave Young: Yeah. Well, thank you for bringing this one to us. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. 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Up, up, and away! This week the hosts suit up and take flight with Zack Snyder's Man of Steel — the bold reboot that reintroduced Superman to a new generation. Join Don, Jon, and Ken as they break down the film's powerhouse performances from Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, and the intense Michael Shannon as General Zod. The guys also dive into Hans Zimmer's thunderous score, Snyder's striking visual style, and the film's biggest talking points — including the controversial fate of Jonathan Kent and the massive destruction unleashed across Smallville and Metropolis. Along the way, the crew explores behind-the-scenes trivia, key plot moments, and how this darker take on the Last Son of Krypton stacks up against other Superman films and the larger DCEU. Is Man of Steel a modern superhero epic… or does it buckle under the weight of its own power? Grab your cape and join us as we decide if this reboot soars above the clouds or crashes back to Earth.
Our top news stories: One Piece has pulled level with Superman as the best-selling comic series of all time, we've got Superman exclusives dropping at Fan Expo Toronto, and a deep dive into one of comics' most enduring legends — the so-called "Superman Curse". Superman news for the period March 4-10, 2026. Brought to you by SupermanHomepage.com. Hosted by Steve Younis. Visit our website: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/ Visit our online store: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/shop Featured Products and Links: "Superman" 2025 movie merchandise - https://amzn.to/41OceT4 Steve Younis' new book "Man of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow" - https://amzn.to/3Y0KOGc DC Multiverse Deluxe Theatrical Edition Wave 3 "Superman: The Movie" 1978 Superman 7-Inch Scale Action Figure - https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/mf17839?id=SU-809086232 Supergirl Movie Merchandise - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/supergirl-movie-merchandise/ This week's Superman comic books - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-comic-books-available-this-week-march-11-2026/ Latest Comic Book Reviews - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/2026-comic-reviews/c-review-2026.php
What happens when the greatest heroes from Marvel and DC collide in a March Madness–style tournament?In this special episode of Wizards: The Podcast Guide to Comics, Michael and Adam create the ultimate comic book debate bracket.68 legendary heroes enter — from Spider-Man and Wolverine to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman — but only ONE can become the greatest superhero of all time.Who wins in battles like:Spider-Man vs SupermanCaptain America vs BatmanHulk vs AquamanDeadpool vs ShazamThis tournament is sure to spark Wizard magazine style debates, hot takes, and nostalgic comic book arguments.Fill out your own bracket fro our Instagram @wizards_comics and play along! Thanks to our monthly supporters Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Shawn Robare Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Eric Najjar Brock626 Tom Goodwin Matt and Lissy Poisso Lennon Patton Patrick McFadden Marvin Dupree Jay M Lunchlady Doris Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Greg Schueller MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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We kick off with the Great American Outdoor Show highlights: the Henry Mare's Leg in the X-Model, Taylor's & Co.'s badass short-throw 9mm lever action (including that Space Cowboy version collab), and Whiskey River Antiques loaded with old-school surplus munitions. Then we dive deeper into The Running Man follow-up—turns out Christopher Reeve was originally cast as Ben Richards before major script changes that turned a darker, more book-faithful story into the over-the-top '80s action classic we know. Would it have stuck closer to Stephen King's novel with Superman in the lead? We speculate! We vent about the dumbest internet comments out there (why do people even?), geek out over classics like Big Trouble in Little China, Top Secret!, Tom Selleck's detective flicks, and why owning physical media for movies and music still rules in 2026. Grab a seat—this one's packed with guns, movies, rants, and laughs. Thanks for hanging! Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot
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It's time to look back at one of the most divisive films in the last decade, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is the first live-action film to feature Batman and Superman together, as well as the first live-action cinematic portrayal of Wonder Woman. In the film, criminal mastermind Lex Luthor manipulates Batman into a preemptive battle with Superman, whom Luthor is obsessed with destroying. The film stars Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman, alongside an ensemble cast including Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, and Gal Gadot. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and thinking about 17 years ago. Scott starts the show by talking about his busy weekend and another busy week. He reviews Hoppers in Let's All Go to the Movies. And in TV Talk, Scott praises the Scrubs revival while thinking about God's goodness for the past 25 years. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 "I can't do this all on my own, I know I'm no Superman." Let's All Go to the Movies - 6:05 TV Talk - 10:32 Goodbye - 19:00 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick for The Christian Nerd theme music.
In this bonus episode of BEYOND the Bifrost, the guys dive deep into the high-stakes chaos of the DC K.O. tournament! We break down Scott Snyder's "All-In" era, the mystery of King Omega, and how the Absolute Universe is reshaping the DC landscape.From Batman's shocking elimination and the scavenger hunt for Thor's Hammer, to the emotional battle between Joker vs. Jason Todd, we analyze the hits and misses of this blockbuster bracket. Plus, we discuss why Superman's final message of hope is exactly what the world needs.Check out PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u65477484?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorCheck out INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marvelthorpodcast?igsh=Nm15MjQ2dW10cXZ3&utm_source=qrCheck out DISCORD:https://discord.gg/DsKTVAmwuY
Actor Ben Stiller is asking the White House to remove a clip from “Tropic Thunder” from a war video that shows several films from “Superman” to “Top Gun” to “Bravehart” interspersed with clips of U.S. missiles hitting targets in Iran. Stiller is getting some push back for his comments but he joins a number of artists who have also complained about their work being used in White House videos, including Kesha, Sabrina Carpenter and even Pokémon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actor Ben Stiller is asking the White House to remove a clip from “Tropic Thunder” from a war video that shows several films from “Superman” to “Top Gun” to “Bravehart” interspersed with clips of U.S. missiles hitting targets in Iran. Stiller is getting some push back for his comments but he joins a number of artists who have also complained about their work being used in White House videos, including Kesha, Sabrina Carpenter and even Pokémon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actor Ben Stiller is asking the White House to remove a clip from “Tropic Thunder” from a war video that shows several films from “Superman” to “Top Gun” to “Bravehart” interspersed with clips of U.S. missiles hitting targets in Iran. Stiller is getting some push back for his comments but he joins a number of artists who have also complained about their work being used in White House videos, including Kesha, Sabrina Carpenter and even Pokémon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.