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There are bad performances and tough days, and then there is what happened at Kentucky. A week after putting up a fight to nearly upset Georgia, the Gators were beaten down and eventually gave up during a 38-7 loss to the Wildcats. UF's two trips to Lexington since Billy Napier's arrival ended in lopsided losses by a combined score of 71-21 - a sign of how far the Florida program has fallen. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar hold their noses, try to make sense of what happened and wonder what's left to play for in 2025. Bad losses and then what happened in Kentucky (00:00) Turning point (6:50) Thumbs-up: DJ/Tramell (9:24) Thumbs-down: DJ/Tramell (12:50) Second-guess (20:57) Game ball (27:33) Lane Kiffin or bust (29:43) Billy G: Did team give up? (33:18) Locker room (34:55) Final thought (37:48) Ole Miss: Florida coming to poach their coach (39:55) Jeremy Foley's Corner: Men's basketball (41:29)

Florida heads to Kentucky looking for its first win since 2019 in the Bluegrass State. The Gators nearly upset Georgia under interim coach Billy Gonzales a week ago. UF now has to summon the focus and energy in chilly conditions and on the road in a game pitting two struggling programs playing out the string. Meanwhile, Todd Golden's reigning national champions took out their frustration on North Florida after a season-opening loss to Arizona. The biggest news of a 40-point win was the long-awaited debut of 7-9 Olivier Rioux, who made history as college basketball's tallest player ever. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar face a tall order hyping a Gators-Wildcats clash where the first team to 14 points might win. Men's basketball (00:00) Olivier Rioux takes the court (6:13) Struggles remain (12:14) Florida vs. Kentucky: A look back (18:58) Reason for optimism (22:49) Reason for pessimism (26:31) Matchup on offense (28:22) Matchup on defense (30:07) Attention paid (32:15) On the spot (35:33) Final thought (38:36) Game picks (41:52) Jeremy Foley's Corner: Women's basketball (45:17)

The Gators rallied behind interim coach Billy Gonzales to challenge No. 5 Georgia. But Florida fizzled in key moments during their fifth straight loss to the Bulldogs, leaving the Gators with four games to go and little at stake beyond pride and a lower-tier bowl game. Meanwhile, Todd Golden's Gators kicked off the season with a 93-87 loss to Arizona in Las Vegas, where the Gators were unable to summon the late-game magic from the 2025 national title run. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark summon their best effort to find meaning in a lost football season while also sharing their takeaways on the reigning national champions' debut. Men's Basketball (0:00) Football: Coach Billy Gonzalez (17:17) Turning point (20:27) Thumbs-up (24:38) Second-guess (31:37) Game ball (34:37) Billy's banter (36:34) Locker room view (42:32) Final thought (48:48) Jeremy Foley's Corner (54:01)

EPISODE 132: Batman Nosferatu Connor-El is joined by Robert from Swamp Things podcast to continue their coverage of the DC German Expressionist trilogy, with this spooky installment being the sequel to Superman's Metropolis; Batman Nosferatu! patreon.com/lskpodcast SHOW NOTES: Batman Nosferatu Superman's Metropolis Wonder Woman The Blue Amazon Our coverage of Superman's Metropolis Elseworlds Justice League Vol 2 Swamp Things Podcast Still Watching the Skies The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Nosferatu The Blue Angel M Krypton Report Tasmin Adam The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

Florida looks to snap a four-game losing streak to Georgia and get on a November run against all odds. Interim coach Billy Gonzales and his players' resolve is sure to be tested. Kirby Smart's Bulldogs are not the dominant force of recent seasons and have experienced some close-calls, but still find ways to win. All eyes, though, are on the winner of the Lane Kiffin Sweepstakes. The Ole Miss coach will have a decision to make. The Rebels and Gators could now find themselves in a battle with LSU for biggest name in the coaching carousel. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark lay out the Lane Train's path to Gainesville and the Gators' path to victory against Georgia. Battle for Lane Kiffin (0:00) Timetable for landing Kiffin (8:29) AD Scott Stricklin looking for GM (14:21) Florida vs. Georgia (20:14) Reason for pessimism (22:46) Matchup offense (25:58) Matchup defense (27:46) On the spot (33:09) Final thought (35:25) Game picks (40:28) Jeremy Foley's Corner (47:02)

Two very proud programs who are among the Blue Bloods of HBCU football meet up in what many prior to the beginning of the season thought would be a game which would determine who the SWAC champion may be. Instead we are faced with a loser leaving town sure they will be in rebuild mode for the next 9-10 months. While this has taken place we find ourselves looking for FAMU basketball to give us some hope with the revitalization of a city classic and other sports around campus warming up at the right time.The Rattlers and the Jaguars will meet in the Bayou which right now feels a bit more like a swamp. Fangs Up!#FangsUp #FAMU #HBCU #HBCUdigital

Hope springs eternal as the Gators prepare for the Florida-Georgia game. The Billy Napier era is over. Interim coach Billy Gonzales has made changes to ignite the SEC's lowest-scoring offense, upset the Bulldogs and ultimately salvage the 2025 season. All eyes, though, are on who'll become Florida's next coach. Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin tops the list by a country mile with the fan base. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar look under the hood of the Lane Train and discuss a host of intriguing candidates, some realistic options and others complete non-starters. Billy Gonzalez: Green dot helmet (0:00) Why would Lane Kiffin come to Gainesville? (7:52) How much will it cost to get Kiffin? (13:42) Kiffin: Good and bad (16:42) Jeff Brohm: Next in line (29:32) James Franklin: Turns floundering programs around (31:05) Eli Drinkwitz: Grown up in offensive world (33:25) Marcus Freeman: Unlikely to leave Notre Dame for UF (36:16) Jedd Fisch: Loves the Gators (39:22) Alex Golesh (41:56) Brent Key: Strong Florida ties (44:28) Kenny Dillingham: Not on Florida's radar (46:28) Rhett Lashlee: A lot of moxie (48:33) Nonstarters (50:28) GM hire? (52:07) Game picks (55:35) Jeremy Foley's Corner: UF baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan takes leave (1:00:49)

Billy Napier was let go as the Gators turned the page on a failed four-year tenure ending with a 22-23 record and on track for a third losing season. UF is banking on longtime receivers coach Billy Gonzales to inspire a talented roster and ignite a lackluster offense during the remaining five regular-season games. All eyes, though, are on who will replace Napier at season's end, with Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin atop everyone's wish list. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar weigh in on a decision everyone could see coming, how the Gators got here and what direction AD Scott Stricklin should go to resurrect an iconic program and brand picking up the pieces once again. Billy Napier on brand until the end (0:00) What Billy has built: Legacy good for UF (5:00) Transactional coaching in 2025 (8:12) Napier: ‘I love the game of football' (10:31) Behind the scenes: Napier had an edge (13:28) AD Scott Stricklin: Napier's decisions brought us here (15:35) Napier issue or talent issue? (20:22) Stricklin: Next person is taking keys to real kingdom  (25:36) Interim coach Billy Gonzalez (28:04) Players' thoughts (36:30) Who is the next coach and how much will he make?(42:05) Lane Kiffin next UF coach? (45:12) If not Kiffin, who? (48:32) Next coach MUST energize fanbase and donors (50:19) Coaching long shots: Nick Sabin, Jon Gruden (53:03) Timeline for hiring coach (55:22) Keep Gonzalez to keep players (59:22)

Florida hosts Mississippi State during what some suspect and many hope is a homecoming send-off for Billy Napier. The Gators are 9.5-point favorites, but the Bulldogs are no pushovers, either. If UF athletic director Scott Stricklin's alma mater pulls an upset, he'll have an easy decision. A Gators' win will make the timing of Napier's inevitable ouster trickier. Either way, Napier's time at UF is coming to a close. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the drama in Gainesville, along with Saturday's matchup. Gators host Mississippi State (0:00) The final chapters of the Billy Napier book (3 :35) Reason for optimism (5:07) Reason for pessimism (7:32) Matchup offense (10:13) Matchup defense (12:26) Attention paid: Scott Stricklin (14:38) On the spot (21:21) Unsubstantiated rumor (25:37) Final thought (30:11) Game picks (37:14) Jeremy Foley's Corner (43:11)

The Gators could not sustain their fast start during a 34-17 loss at Texas A&M, but did have their chances against the No. 5 Aggies before faltering. The loss followed a familiar script, featuring predictable play calling and questionable decision-making, to drop Billy Napier's team to 0-14 against ranked teams away from Gainesville. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark struggle to find many positives from UF's latest performance as the end draws nearer for Napier. Gators run out of steam (0:58) Turning point (3:54) Thumbs-up (8:31) Thumbs-down (12:36) Second-guess (17:39) Game ball (24:56) Billy's banter (28:44) Locker-room view (30:55) Final thought: Firing season (7:59) Jeremy Foley's Corner (45 :28)

Coming off a home win against Texas, Florida looks to build on its best performance of the season with a visit to No. 5 Texas A&M. The Aggies are playing as well as any team in the SEC, highlighted by a last-second win at Notre Dame. A&M also has one of the nation's best home-field advantages. Kyle Field will be nearly 110,000 strong as the Gators seek their first road win against a ranked team under Napier. Meanwhile, quarterback DJ Lagway looks to make a memorable return to the Lone Star State against a school located just 75 minutes from where he grew up. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark preview what shapes up to be Napier's biggest game as a head coach. Heading into Texas A&M (0:00) Reason for optimism: Can Gators take this game? (3:24) Reason for pessimism: History best indicator of the future (5:46) Matchup offense (8:10) Matchup defense (12:07) Attention paid (15:53) On the spot: DJ Lagway (19:01) Final thought (22:48) Game picks (28:34) Jeremy Foley's Corner  (35:23)

Florida's 29-21 win against Texas ended a three-game skid and gave the Gators something to build on. Billy Napier remains firmly on the hot seat, but the must-win gave the Gators a jolt of momentum heading to No. 5 Texas A&M and their coach a chance to save himself. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss an electric day in the Swamp and the Gators' most complete performance of 2025. Gators end 3-game skid (0:00) Turning point (2:02) Thumbs-up (5:28) Thumbs-down (8:59) Second-guess (12:16) Game ball (18:22) Billy's banter (21:13) DJ Lagway (26:14) Player takes (27:49) Final thoughts (30:45) Jeremy Foley's Corner (35:42)

It's only October, but time is running out on Florida coach Billy Napier and the 1-3 Gators. Things don't get any easier, either. After consecutive losses to Top 5 teams, UF hosts No. 9 Texas, a 2024 CFB semifinalist and preseason No. 1. But the Longhorns have their own issues, beginning with quarterback Arch Manning. The preseason Heisman favorite has failed to live up to expectations so far, similar to DJ Lagway for the Gators. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss an intriguing matchup featuring two young QBs searching for answers and a coach hanging on by a thread. Texas coming into Swamp: Iconic (0:00) Reason for optimism (4:24) Reason for pessimism (10:15) Matchup offense (14:09) Matchup defense (17:17) Attention paid (20:08) On the spot (27:15) Unsubstantiated rumor (31:46) Final thought (37:20) Pick games (41:23) Jeremy Foley's Corner (50:00)

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway attacked the bye week following a forgettable September. He now aims to lead an October turnaround and save Billy Napier's job. Lagway and Co. face a tall order: The Gators are last in scoring among Power Four teams against FBS foes. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark wonder whether Florida's offensive woes can be fixed before Lagway's sophomore season is lost. Getting to the root of DJ's problems (0:00) “An itch to scratch on offense” (11:14) Play calling (12:16) Adapting your personnel (19:35) Texas expectations (25:59)

"Swamp Thing is dead!" We kick off the third season of Swamp Things which will be focussed on the Rick Veitch run. And maybe it won't end on recriminations and tears this time. I'm joined by Rob Veatch as we discuss how Rick Veitch kicked everything off in his first issue, #65 "(We Could Be) Diving for Pearls" Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

The Gators suffered an offensive collapse for the ages in South Florida to fall to 1-3 for the first time since 1986 and effectively sealed the fate of Billy Napier. The Gators will now need a bye week turnaround unlike any other to save their head coach and salvage what has become a lost season that began with such high hopes. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar try to make sense of DJ Lagway's Sisyphean struggles, Scott Stricklin's looming decision on Napier and how bad things could get for a program in free fall. Can it get any worse? (0:00) Billy Napier vs. Gator Nation (2:12) Turning point (5:24) Thumbs-up (10:34) Contracts (12:34) Thumbs-down (13:48) Second-guess: Field goal? (17:34) Game ball (23:32) Biggest concern (26:56) Reason for optimism: The countdown is on (30:12) Rumored opponents (33:16) On the spot: Lane train (35:50) Billy's banter: Excuse-making at its finest (40:24) Locker room view (47:20) Final thought: Zook 2.0 (48:25) Jeremy Foley's Corner: Basketball (52:26)  

Florida heads to No. 4 Miami for the first time since 2013, with coach Billy Napier's future and the Gators' season on the line. Seeking its first win at Miami since 1985, UF aims to avoid the program's first 1-3 start since 1986. If the Gators, a 7.5-point underdog, cannot upset the Hurricanes, Napier soon could be history himself. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar assess Gators' chances against the unbeaten Hurricanes, the latest Top 5 opponent on Florida's unrelenting schedule. Headed to Miami (0:00) Reason for optimism (3:12) Reason for pessimism (6:19) Matchup on offense (9:14) Matchup in defense (11:50) On the spot: DJ Lagway (16:52) Fine thought (21:03) Coaches fired already (24:11) Game picks (28:32) Jeremy Foley's Corner (33:56)

Florida fell to 1-2 with a loss at LSU, yet coach Billy Napier insists the Gators ‘easily could be 3-0.' In reality, UF is fast approaching 1-3 with a visit to No. 3 Miami up next. DJ Lagway is coming off a 5-interception night for an offense averaging 13 points against FBS competition. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark recap Florida's recent road loss and Napier's rocky road ahead. Turning point (0:00) Thumbs-up (6:18) Thumbs-down (8:56) Second-guess (12:46) Game ball (18:40) Biggest concern (20:43) On the spot (25:22) Billy's banter (27:33) Final thought (31:52)

Florida visits LSU looking to rebound from a devastating loss to USF and pick up the Gators' first win at Tiger Stadium since 2016 — and just its third since 2003. Despite their lofty ranking, the No. 3 Tigers have plenty of room to improve. Meanwhile, UF needs quarterback DJ Lagway and the defense to rediscover their November 2024 form when the Gators upset LSU in the Swamp. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark preview Saturday night's game as the Gators begin a four-game gauntlet against ranked opponents. Billy Napier with edge (2:47) Reason for optimism (10:31) Reason for pessimism (14:15) Matchup in offense (17:34) Matchup defense (21:30) Attention paid (12:59) On the spot (26:51) Unsubstantiated rumor (29:23) Final thought: Brutal stretch (32:55) Picks (35:11) Jeremy Foley's Corner (40:27)

Florida's flop against USF in the Swamp has coach Billy Napier and the Gators with their backs against the wall and searching for answers. Expected to be the final tune-up prior to SEC play, the Bulls' stunning 18-16 win could be the beginning of a Florida freefall unless the Gators can turn it around before heading to No. 3 LSU, followed by a visit to No. 5 Miami. Napier took ownership and said all the right things, but his team's sloppy, lackluster, disappointing performance Saturday looked all too familiar. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar sound all too familiar having been down this path one too many times during the Napier Era. The nightmare that unfolded in The Swamp (:00) Final nail in Billy Napier's coffin (3:22) Turning point of game (7:15) Thumps-up (9:40) Hottest seat in college football (12:48) Thumbs-down (14:43) AD Scott Stricklin miscalculation (19:02) Second-guess: DJ Lagway doesn't look right (23:05) Second-guess: Jadan Baugh is so good (26:41) Game ball (28:38) Biggest concern: The schedule (31:19) Reason for optimism (35:35) On the spot: Lagway (39:18) Billy's banter (43:15) Coach Ron Zook summons Edgar (44:57) Heartbroken, sad & mad (47:50) Final thought: It's over (52:24) Jeremy Foley's Corner (57:34)  

Florida dominated on both sides of the ball during a 55-0 season-opening win against Long Island University featured domination on both sides of the ball. The Gators got what they paid for against the Sharks, who received $525,000 to serve as a Week 1 appetizer. UF now turns its attention to one of the nation's toughest schedules, perhaps a week earlier than expected. USF should be no pushover when the Bulls visit the Swamp.  During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar look back - briefly - to LIU and ahead to USF. Soft opening for DJ Lagway (:00) Young playmakers (3:49) Offensive line needs to get better (5:30) The Swamp was packed (7:07) Reason for optimism: UF vs. USF (9:15) Reason for pessimism: Lagway play (12:44) Matchup offense (7:14) Jaden Baugh (19:20) Matchup on D (20:30) Attention paid (23:27) On the spot (28:28) Final thought (31:51) Picks (35:30) AP rankings (42:14) Jeremy Foley's Corner (43:40)

In this episode, we (finally!) settle into our brand new studio setup and catch up on all the books, stories, and strange obsessions that have been filling our shelves—and our heads—lately. From the heartbreak and food memories of Crying in H Mart to the surreal mythology of The Spear Cuts Through Water, we share what's moved us, confused us, or just totally swept us away. Expect lively discussion about The Midnight Library, The Book of Doors, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow—all rich with time travel, alternate realities, and unexpected doorways. Things get chaotic with Dungeon Crawler Carl, philosophical with The Poppy War, and delightfully weird with Halls of the Turnip King. We also dip into the strange, mossy world of Swamp Thing—from Alan Moore's iconic run to the creature's (sometimes cursed) appearances in film.Along the way, we touch on I Hope This Finds You Well and what it says about modern workplace culture, gush about using Storygraph, and shout out the haunting track Pinprick by Dome.If you love books with bite, stories with portals, and a little comic book nostalgia, this one's for you.#PodcastEpisode #BookPodcast #ReadingRecap #NewStudioSetup #CryingInHMart #TheSpearCutsThroughWater #TomorrowAndTomorrowAndTomorrow #TheMidnightLibrary #TheBookOfDoors #DungeonCrawlerCarl #ThePoppyWar #HallsOfTheTurnipKing #SwampThing #AlanMoore #ComicBookTalk #Storygraph #BookDiscussion #TimeTravelBooks #FantasyReads #WorkplaceCulture #BookRecommendations #LiteraryPodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeksMerch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

Week 1 has finally arrived. After kicking off the season against ranked oppoents his first three seasons, Billy Napier can ease into a pivotal Year 4. So can quarterback DJ Lagway, who is expected to start after nursing injuries ever since the Gasparilla Bowl. But the No. 15 Gators are more than a two-man show. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark break down Florida from all angles ahead of the program's biggest season in years. Setting the line on LIU (:00) DJ Lagway off limits (6:14) Bland media guide (10:21) Key storyline (not Napier or Lagway) (18:00) Breakout player (29:39) On the spot (25:28) X factor (28:22) Non-conference schedules (31:17) NFL corner (40:19) Gators selling something more (46:00) Jeremy Foley's Corner (50:33) Picks: Week 1  (53:15)

DJ Lagway's recovery from a calf injury continues, with Florida's quarterback participating in 11-on-11 for the first time in fall camp. A modest step could have massive implications, especially given the Gators' uncertainty behind him. Meanwhile, injuries at receiver have given true freshman Vernell Brown III even more opportunity to establish a key role. UF's talent, depth and direction have earned preseason praise, including a No. 15 ranking, for coach Billy Napier's squad. The fourth-year coach is having none of it, dismissing outside opinions as irrelevant and insulting. Mark and Edgar keep the insults at a minimum and distribute their share of praise during the final Swamp Things before Week 1's long-awaited arrival. Positive strides for DJ Lagway (:00) QB depth (2:29) Lagway must play first game (4:16) Playmakers surrounding QB (9:53) Billy Napier on praise (15:25) All-time AP All-America team (25:25) Season tickets sold out? (33:11) Anthony Richardson done? (37:20) Jeremy Foley's Corner (41:21) Urban Meyer salute (46:38)

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's health remains a concern as the Gators' Aug. 30 season opener looms. Lagway's workload will be modified for a while because of a left calf injury as he also continues to progress from an offseason shoulder issue. UF's fortunes likely hinge on the availability of the sophomore, who turned 20 a day after the Gators checked in at No. 15 in the preseason AP Top 25 featuring 10 SEC teams - six of the Florida opponents. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark run through the Gators' lengthy injury report, their tenuous quarterback situation and a taxing 2025 schedule. DJ Lagway's health (:00) ‘Modified for awhile' (3:32) Other injured players (6:20) Expecting huge jumps (12:49) QBs generating buzz (15:05) DJ or bust season (18:21) Hayden Hansen (23:24) How will team perform? (28:59) Breaking down schedule (34:54) Jeremy Foley's Corner (40:19)  

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is throwing in front of reporters for the first time since the Gasparilla Bowl, a positive step as he returns from shoulder, core and calf injuries. Lagway's health could be the key to Billy Napier's fourth season, though the embattled coach now has a roster better equipped to handle setbacks and able to support whoever lines up at QB. Napier hopes he doesn't have to put his team's depth to the test against a schedule featuring seven teams ranked in the coaches' poll, five of them ahead of the No. 17 Gators. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar have a thorough, at times passionate, discussion about the most promising Florida squad in some time. Biggest playmakers not 100% (0:00) Backup QBs (7:30) Impactful players have a lot to prove (11:45) Coaches Poll  (16:48) Schedules (19:02) Depth of talent (27:43) Justifying buyouts (51:20) Jeremy Foley's Corner (56:00)

It's hot! Damn hot! Especially here in the deep south of the USA, where we also add a layer of humidity for you to chew on. So, with that, the good Captain brings to you some swampy, creepy, backwater blues and southern gothic goodness that runs the gamut of rock n' punk n' metal! Go sit out on your front porch, grab your Sunday paper for fanning yourself, swat at those giant mosquitoes, and turn this episode up to 11. Get your swamp on!What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This episode covers all 3 genres and all 3 categories. You could say this is a well-rounded and slimy episode. As always, we hope that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Moki Bone – “Falling” from Swamp Rock Religion (2019)Mister Earthbound – “The Great Silence” from The Great Silence (2022)Chickasaw Mudd Puppies – “Preacher” from Fall Line (2023)Wolf Twin – “Easy” from Live From The 5 Spot (2023)The Double Agents – “Friends In Low Places” from Friends In Low Places (2002)Daisy's Little Secret – “Bad Way” from Swamp Rock (2008)Wizened Tree – “Give The Rain” from Rock N Roll From Tocantins (2019)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Florida opens fall camp Wednesday as Billy Napier begins his fourth season in Gainesville. Napier has put together the Gators best roster in years, but all eyes will be on sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway as he returns from a shoulder injury. While Lagway's health status remains a mystery, coach Todd Golden revealed transfer guard Boogie Fland is recovering from sports hernia surgery as the reigning national champions conclude summer workouts. Golden spoke to reporters at the unveiling of a portrait by UF linebacker James Bates, who has painted one for each of the school's 20 national championship coaches. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark put the finishing touches on basketball and offer a quick sketch of Napier's 2025 Gators.

SEC media picked Florida to finish sixth a season after Billy Napier's team was picked to finish 12th in the expanded 16-team conference. 2024 newcomer Texas is expected to win the league, ahead of Georgia. Each is on UF's daunting 2025 schedule, but Napier is confident his team can go toe-to-toe with anyone. A big reason is sophomore QB DJ Lagway, who claimed a clean bill of health at Media Days but was left off the three All-SEC teams. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar break it all down heading into the weekend. SEC media poll (0:00) DJ Lagway behind (8:07) Wide range of expectations (13:25) Schedule strength (15:02) Napier more comfort, confident (23:00) Longhorns' Arch Manning (25:40) Playoff argument (30:00) Rating coaches (34:27) Men's basketball (39:15)  

All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. was recognized one final time after he spearheaded the Gators' national title, earning SEC Male Athlete of the Year honors. The Lake Wales native became the record 14th UF athlete to earn the distinction, including three in a row, and first SEC men's basketball player since 2012. Clayton is onto his career's next chapter, playing in the NBA summer league along with former backcourt mates Will Richard and Alijah Martin. Meanwhile, 7-9 19-year-old Olivier Rioux just wrapped up his summer with Canada's U-19 as he aims for even a minor role with the reigning national champs. Football, though, is on everyone's mind, with SEC Media Days set for next week, including a Day 3 appearance by Billy Napier, DJ Lagway and the Gators. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark weigh the key storylines at SECMD, discuss Clayton's latest honor and send well wishes to Red Panda. Basketball: Clayton honor (:00) Oli's plan (9:24) Non-conference schedule (12:29) AD Scott Stricklin future (18:03) Tennis: Ben Shelton (24:42) SEC Media Days (28:10) Coaches in the hot seat (33:40) Players or employees (36:30) Lane Kiffin misses his window (40:57)

Florida's national title-winning guards Walter Clayton, Alijah Martin and Will Richard are headed to the NBA after the trio was among 60 players drafted. Selected No. 18, Clayton improved his value as much as just about anyone, while Martin's stock also rose considerably — to pick No. 39 — during his one season with the Gators. Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon now push to become 2026 first-rounders themselves. Each first cashed in before the July 1 arrival of the House v. NCAA settlement aims to bring structure and transparency to student-athlete compensation after a four-year period when NIL legislation quickly became pay-for-play. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar squeeze in a final podcast before turning the page on June. NBA draft (:00) Returning players (17:26) NCAA settlement (33:01) Football recruiting (55:26) Jeremy Foley's Corner (58:57)

EPISODE 128: Superman's Metropolis Connor-El is joined by Robert from Swamp Things and Still Watching the Skies to discuss the Elseworld placing Superman in the 1927 film Metropolis.  patreon.com/lskpodcast SHOW NOTES: Superman's Metropolis Batman: Nosferatu Wonder Woman The Blue Amazon Elseworlds Justice League Vol 2 Swamp Things Podcast Still Watching the Skies Dr. Mabuse the Gambler Sunrise Mekanique Krypton Report Tasmin Adam The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

Todd Golden's Gators began summer workouts with several new faces, key veterans and one goal in mind: The ability of transfer point guards Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee to spearhead a rebuilt backcourt will be key to Florida's aims to repeat. Meanwhile, UF athletic director Scott Stricklin soon will enter uncharted waters with the House v. NCAA settlement set to go into effect July 1. During the lastest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar have plenty to unpack as summer is upon us. Catching up (0:00) Mens basketball update (5:46) Schedule released (18:20) Football (26:02) AD Scott Stricklin on settlement (33:20) How do schools have any hope? (40:34) NBA Draft (54:32)

Following a no-show on the field for Kevin O'Sullivan's baseball team the longtime Gators coach had no place to hide. He was caught on film delivering a profanity-laced tirade at on-site officials. At least, UF's softball team kept it classy despite disappointing results by Tim Walton's squad. A week after men's golf came up short and lacrosse flopped at the Final Four, it's been a tough close to the spring for the Gators. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark wrap up the sports calendar with only track and field remaining and summer workouts beginning in football and hoops. Coach Kevin O'Sullivan tirade (0:00) Baseball season (13:33) Jac Caglianone called up to Majors (17:40) College Football Hall of Fame ballot (20:28) Softball season in review (25:26) Track and field falls short (29:47) Athlete contracts (30:00) Basketball: Olivier Rioux center stage (41:13) Summer workouts (46:44) Football OTAs (49:28)

The Gators received a major boost when Alex Condon withdrew from the NBA draft. Florida will open practice June 9 with a team poised to challenge for another national title. The football team's hopes rest largely on the health of DJ Lagway. Billy Napier said this week he's increasing his workload and should be 100% when the season opens. By then, college football should have some answers to some big questions surrounding the sport. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar tackle a litany of topics three months from the start of the 2025 season. Alex Condon is back (0:00) Basketball stats (10:16) Shoe deal (14:52) Napier: DJ Lagway's workload (20:00) NIL's impact on discipline issues (29:10) Team development (36:51) SEC spring meetings (38:47) Jeremy Foley's Corner (1:01:59)

Florida has shifted its early season scheduling philosophy in football to provide the Gators a soft opening and enhance their College Football Playoff hopes. Visits from LIU, FAU, South Florida, South Alabama, Campbell and Charleston Southern are a necessary evil, but a hard sell for Edgar while Mark is a bit more forgiving during the latest Swamp Things. Highly coveted transfer guard Boogie Fland's visit, the national championship trip to the White House and a smorgasbord of spring sports also provide plenty to chew on. Football schedule (0:00) Basketball schedule (14:14) Gators at While House (26:40) Coach salaries (30:58) Jeremy Foley's Corner (35:08)

Florida's national championship earned coach Todd Golden a new contract with a hefty raise to put him among the nation's highest-paid men's basketball coaches at age 39. UF included plenty of perks and some incentives to enhance the 6-year, $40.5 million package, but did little to make the deal ironclad if the NBA came calling. Meanwhile, Billy Napier's assistant coaches got richer this offseason, highlighting the cost of doing business in SEC football — even for an 8-win team. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar dig into the numbers and plenty else, including a recent Gators' arrest and an early exit at the SEC softball tournament. Todd Golden contract (0:00) Contract perks (8:58) Closing in on Billy Napier (14:01) Football staff raises (18:56) Ninth game? (31:25) CB Dijon Johnson arrest (41:07) Jeremy Foley's Corner (46:43)  

The NFL draft was a waiting game for the Gators, but seven Florida players eventually had their names called while several others heard from NFL teams once the three-day marathon concluded. DJ Lagway's wait also is over as Florida's star quarterback has resumed throwing after resting and rehabbing an ailing shoulder in recent months. Meanwhile, Todd Golden added another transfer, Orlando native AJ Brown, as he continues to put the pieces together to make another championship run. On the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark do their best to juggle a lot of moving parts themselves during a busy end to April. Gators in NFL draft (0:00) Montrell Johnson Jr. (3:02) Graham Mertz (7:43) Jeremy Crawshaw (16:52)  Desmond Watson (19:33) Other signings (21:33) Jags: Travis Hunter (28:37) Spotlight on the Jacksonville (32:57) Shedeur Sanders saga (34:29) QB DJ Lagway healthy (40:37) Bill Belichick restrictions (44:49) Todd Golden making moves (47:58) Jeremy Foley's Corner (50:21)  

Fresh off a national championship, Todd Golden turned his attention to restocking his roster and completing his coaching staff. Yet, Golden did not expect Denzel Aberdeen to become part of the equation. Instead, the Orlando native and member of Golden's first UF team three seasons ago entered the transfer portal for a bigger payday and, presumably, a better opportunity at SEC rival Kentucky. Aberdeen's about-face is a sign of the times. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar wonder what it says about the state of college sports, the sustainability of the current system and how Florida's roster will ultimately shake out. Mind boggling transfer portal (2:56) UF's success leads to demise (7:13) Evolution of the portal (16:42) Todd Golden cashing in (26:57) No more operating in the shadows (37:03) Gators in NFL draft (44:07) Jeremy Foley's Corner (53:37)  

Florida's spring football game also became one last chance to celebrate newly minted national champions in men's basketball. On a picturesque day in Gainesville, a reported crowd of 56,563, the largest since Tim Tebow's final spring game, came out to cheer Todd Golden's Gators and see whether Billy Napier's program is getting closer to competing for one. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark have plenty to chat about, including some quick thoughts on a wild Masters Sunday during a memorable two-weekend stretch. Basketball team honored (:00) Todd Golden contract (2:27) Deserving of own event (4:17) Heavyweight boosters (9:00) Top targets (19:02) Spring football game: DJ Lagway status (22:31) Other players (39:50) Game not televised (38:48) Who didn't play (41:00) Autograph line for Lagway (43:15) AD Scott Stricklin gets booed (44:39) Most joyless person: Bill Belichick (49:00) Jeremy Foley's Corner (51:10) The Masters (54:24)

Todd Golden's squad saved its best for last, staging yet another comeback - its fourth in six NCAA Tournament games - to capture the school's third national title in men's basketball. Along the way, Golden established himself as a rising star, while Walter Clayton became the darling of the Big Dance to win Most Outstanding Player honors and position himself as a potential first round NBA Draft pick. Three national titles and five Final Fours since 2000 also put the Gators in the conversation of the best basketball programs of the millennium. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar break it all down, from the exhilarating run to what it all means for Golden, Clayton, AD Scott Stricklin and the Gators - oh yeah, and let's not forget the spring football game. Historic win for Gators (0:00) Players that left their mark (4:40) Clayton best in Florida basketball history (10:13) Golden: 10-year deal (14:39) Next year's team (22:25) Blue blood program? (29:24) Is AD Stricklin out of the woods now? (36:00) Gator Nation showed up (40:11) Spring football game (47:07) Jeremy Foley's Corner (50:44)  

Florida is heading to the Final Four for the first time since 2014 after a stunning comeback against Texas Tech in San Francisco. All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. once again led the way with another scintillating performance during perhaps the greatest comeback in Gators sports history. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark catch up about the UF's remarkable run under Todd Golden, Clayton's rise to stardom and what it will take for the Gators to bring home their first national title since 2007.  Greatest comeback in school history (0:00) Thomas Haugh comes through (4:22) Walter Clayton putting on a show (7:13) Teams headed to San Antonio (20:04) Todd Golden is one of the guys (32:17) Travel aches and pains (35:55) Jeremy Foley's Corner (42:11)

What SPECIFICALLY don't the anti-DOGE crowd like about Elon Musk's effort to clean up the government's waste and abuse? Fox News sits down with Elon and a handful of the never-before seen DOGE staffers who reveal a JAW DROPPING amount of fraud and redundancy in the federal bureaucracy. Black men in swing states tell NBC News something about their votes for Trump that the network doesn't want to hear.

Florida traveled cross-country two days after ousting two-time defending national UConn in the NCAA Tournament to keep alive the Gators' championship dream. Next up, a date with Maryland in the Sweet 16. The Terps are tough and talented, but the Gators are deeper and just might have the most confident player in the Big Dance - All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss Todd Golden's emotional return to the Bay Area and what it'll take for the Gators to keep dancing into the Elite Eight. Coming from San Francisco (0:00) Todd Golden homecoming (3:32) Facing Maryland (14:18) Free throws (22:10) Big guys (23:52) Turnovers (25:12) Pace (26:16) Best player in school history (27:53) Staff changes, portal opens (38:31) UF's Pro Day: Big 5 (42:24) Jeremy Foley's Corner (46:27)  

Florida earned a top seed in the NCAA Tournament after their first SEC Tournament title since 2014, the last time the Gators reached the Final Four. Todd Golden's team is poised for a deep run after rising to the top of a conference with a record 14 bids to the Big Dance. But upsets and Cinderella stories abound during what is arguably the most riveting event in sports. On the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark have great expectations as the Gators begin pursuit of a national championship. How good is this team? (0:00) Setting the tone out of the gate (3:49) Making a case for Florida (10:49) SEC smashing record (17:25) The Big Dance delivers (19:59) Jeremy Foley's Corner (32:40)

Florida aims to secure a top seed in the Big Dance at the conference tournament. History says it's the best path to a national title. Todd Golden's team is SEC's No. 2 seed and riding a wave of momentum after one of the best regular seasons in school history. Billy Napier's Gators, on the other hand, are amid spring practices without star quarterback DJ Lagway able to throw the ball. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the prospects of Golden's Gators and Lagway's health, along with a jam-packed spring sports calendar. Path to No. 1 seed (0:00) Inside track to tournament (8:17) Todd Golden: Prepping for Missouri (12:28) Gator Football: DJ Lagway injury (18:14) Billy Napier's message for team (22:58) Developing depth (32:59) O-line status (36:47) Standouts (39:21) DJ Lagway foundation (48:44) Red Panda controversy (51:55) Jeremy Foley's Corner (53:44)

lorida's no-show at Georgia against former coach Mike White was the ultimate head-scratcher during a special season. Todd Golden's Gators enter the final stretch of the regular season pushing to regain their mojo and momentum. With spring football a week away, Billy Napier continues to make staff moves on the offensive side of the ball. Will fresh ideas follow? Meanwhile, Mark and Edgar discuss a jam-packed spring sports calendar and pay homage to acting legend Gene Hackman, leading to a discussion of best all-time sports movies during the latest Swamp Things. Basketball: Not hitting panic button yet (1:09) Moving forward (7:22) Football: Staff moves(14:26) Georgia NCAA settlement (23:12) Women's basketball coach (28:28) Gene Hackman death (30:38) Jeremy Foley's Corner (35:10)

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It's Election Week in the States, and we're exhausted. Mentally. Physically. All-the-ly. That's why we're keeping it nice and simple with some talk about Giants, Magi Orders, Swamp Things, and everything in between. Come for the witticisms. Stay for the nihilistic undertones.Books: Absolute Wonder Woman #1, We Called Them Giants OGN, Macbeth: A Tale of Horror, Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1, The Magic Order 5 #2, Namor #3-4Other Stuff: The Warning / Halestorm (concert), Oculus (2013), It's What's InsideThe Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.