Podcasts about Watchmen

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Welcome Back Everyone! Thank You for joining us once again!   1st Film: Joey's Pick Watchmen (2009) Directed by: Zach Snyder Starring: Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, Carla Gugino, Malin Akerman, and Billy Crudup 2nd Film: Random Board of Cards - Tim Edition Bright (2017) Directed by: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace and Edgar Ramirez Thanks for Listening! Email:   Strangerthanflicktion@gmail.com Twitters:  Podcast- @SFlicktion Joey - @SpaceJamIsMyjam Jacob - @Jabcup Johnnie- @Shaggyroaddogg Tim - @timbohh4l Time Stamps: Watchmen -  Rate and Review - 01:11:40 Bright  - Review and Rate  -  02:02:40

RED HULK VS CAPTAIN AMERICA!! Captain America Brave New World Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects With the Daredevil Born Again Finale upon us, we first give you our Captain America: Brave New World Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba, Andrew Gordon (Cinepals), and Aaron Alexander dive into the long-awaited first look at the next chapter of the Captain America legacy as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Pain & Gain) takes up the shield in his first solo film. The trailer gives us a glimpse of Harrison Ford (as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross – Indiana Jones, Star Wars) taking over from the late William Hurt, possibly teasing his transformation into the Red Hulk. We also get a look at Tim Blake Nelson's (Watchmen, O Brother, Where Art Thou?) return as The Leader, Carl Lumbly (Alias, Doctor Sleep) as Isaiah Bradley, and Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick) reprising his role as Joaquin Torres, the new Falcon. Rounding out the cast are Shira Haas (Unorthodox) as Sabra and Liv Tyler (The Lord of the Rings, Armageddon) returning as Betty Ross for the first time since The Incredible Hulk (2008). This movie has major implications for the future of the MCU, possibly setting up key threads for Thunderbolts and Avengers: Doomsday. Upcoming confirmed MCU movies and shows include: Deadpool & Wolverine, Agatha All Along, Eyes of Wakanda, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts, Blade, Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars, Fantastic Four, Wonder Man, and Spider-Man 4. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frankie Val welcomes author and philosopher Jay Dyer for a mind-bending second episode of Quite Frankly on Badlands, diving deep into the top 10 most shocking CIA operations ever declassified, and how they continue to shape society, media, and the modern mind. From MK Ultra and Operation Mockingbird to Project Stargate and Northwoods, Jay breaks down the mechanics of elite manipulation, mind control, and how fiction is used to program perception. The conversation expands into Dyer's upcoming book Esoteric Hollywood 3, where he dissects films like The Prestige, The Fountain, Watchmen, and Total Recall, showing how movies quietly encode spiritual deception, transhumanism, and the technocratic worldview. They explore reincarnation, cloning conspiracies, celebrity body doubles, and whether space exploration is more propaganda than science. Frank and Jay also dig into Richard Day's infamous 1969 lecture, the eerie accuracy of Brave New World, and whether artificial wombs and brainless body farms signal a truly post-human agenda. With humor, insight, and eerie precision, this conversation unearths the real stories hiding beneath the silver screen, and behind the CIA curtain. A must-watch for seekers, skeptics, and anyone wondering if the illusion is the real magic trick.

Case and Jmike are joined by Doug Lief (from the Nostalgium Arcanum podcast) to talk about a family that's pretty super, The Incredibles!   Overview   In Podcast episode 142 of Men of Steel, hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson, alongside guest Doug Lief, delve into a comprehensive analysis of Disney's The Incredibles through the lens of Superman fandom. They explore the film's connections to other superhero media, notably its references to 60s Batman and Fleischer Superman, while debating the film's overall tone, which Case describes as having an 'angry' directorial voice. The discussion emphasizes Mr. Incredible as a Superman analog, revealing how his secret identity as Bob Parr reflects an average man grappling with superhero responsibilities amid family dynamics. The team draws parallels between the family members' powers and their roles, likening the villain Syndrome to a failed fan archetype obsessed with eliminating exceptionalism. Additionally, they analyze the film's aging animation, contextualize its place in the superhero genre before the rise of the MCU, and celebrate its blend of action and relatable family themes. The episode culminates in discussing the film's unresolved questions about the necessity of superheroes in society, concluding that it adeptly balances the extraordinary with the everyday.   Notes ‍️ Introduction and Context (01:12 - 15:47) Case Aiken and Jmike Folson host the Men of Steel podcast with guest Doug Lief The discussion focuses on Disney's The Incredibles (2004) from a Superman fan perspective Doug mentions the movie's connections to Watchmen and other superhero media The hosts establish that the film is a love letter to superheroes with influences from 60s Batman, James Bond, and Fleischer Superman Case acknowledges he likes but doesn't love the movie, finding it has an 'angry' directorial voice ‍️ Mr. Incredible as Superman Analog (15:47 - 24:52) The group analyzes Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) as a Superman analog Bob Parr's name means 'average' - perfect for a secret identity His job at an insurance company creates dramatic irony (helping after harm vs. preventing it) The hosts discuss Mr. Incredible's durability, strength, and physical capabilities The film explores the tension between superhero responsibility and family obligations The 'Bob Parr' identity has real value to him beyond just being a disguise ‍‍‍ Family Dynamics and Powers (24:52 - 39:20) The Incredibles compared to Fantastic Four but with a nuclear family structure Each family member's powers serve as metaphors for their roles: Elastigirl must 'bend over backwards' for her family Violet wants to be invisible/blend in as a teenager Dash wants to show off and stand out with his speed Holly Hunter praised for her performance as Elastigirl The married couple dynamic shows mature flirtation and partnership Sarah Vowell's performance as Violet highlighted despite not being a professional actress Syndrome as Villain (39:20 - 54:00) Syndrome analyzed as Jimmy Olsen gone evil or fan-turned-Lex Luthor His character represents fandom and mediocrity wanting to eliminate specialness Syndrome observes and counters heroes' weaknesses but fails to examine his own His fatal flaw is wearing a cape, which Edna Mode had warned against The group discusses connections to Alan Moore's works (Watchmen and Captain Britain) Syndrome's robot compared to the squid from Watchmen's ending Brad Bird reportedly denies Watchmen influence despite many parallels Jack-Jack and Supporting Characters (54:00 - 01:03:00) Jack-Jack has godlike powers (17 documented in the sequel) Compared to Franklin Richards from Fantastic Four Jack-Jack helps defeat Syndrome at the end of the film Edna Mode (voiced by Brad Bird) praised as an excellent character Her role as the Q-like gadget designer who incorporates fashion The group discusses superhero costume design elements Frozone and his 'Where's my super suit?' scene mentioned Animation and Film Context (01:03:00 - 01:16:40) The film's animation shows its age (from 2004) but holds up well due to stylization Technical limitations discussed (water effects, foliage, crowds) The hosts note the film predates the MCU (2008) and Nolan's Batman (2005) The Incredibles came at a transition point for superhero cinema The movie successfully balances superhero action with relatable family dynamics Character designs discussed (Mr. Incredible's face based on a Roman helmet) Final Battle and Themes (01:16:40 - 01:26:47) The Omnidroid battle showcases the family working together effectively Team power moves highlight each character's abilities and their coordination The question of 'do we need superheroes?' explored through the final battle Dash's athletic participation at the end (coming in second) compared to Superman hiding his abilities The film doesn't fully resolve questions about exceptional people's place in society The ending shows balance between superhero and ordinary life is beneficial Conclusions and Wrap-Up (01:26:47 - 01:38:04) The Underminer appearance sets up the sequel and references Mole Man from Fantastic Four The hosts appreciate the film's commentary on superhero tropes ('you caught me monologuing') The movie works well as both a superhero film and a family story Discussion about how the film has aged and its historical context in superhero cinema Podcast information and social media contacts shared Recommendation for Books that Burn podcast from the Certain POV network

At a certain point, most of us settle into a groove with our pop culture consumption. We know what we love and what we're not into. But sometimes, all it takes is one great outlier or a willingness to step outside our comfort zone to make us reconsider what we don't like. Today we're talking about our pop culture revelations, including Friday Night Lights, Train to Busan, the poetry of Mary Oliver, and Watchmen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Composer Timothy Williams joins Henry to chat about his career beginnings as a musician, his work on projects like A24's Pearl, Netflix's Agent Elvis, Mary (2024), Get Out, Brightburn, his new film Locked, as well as his collaborations with Tyler Bates on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2, Watchmen, 300, and much more! Thanks again to Timothy for taking the time!0:00 - Intro1:32 - Starting Out in Music (Guardians of the Galaxy / 300)5:47 - Pearl10:21 - Mary (2024)16:01 - Characters & Themes in Composing21:50 - Agent Elvis30:03 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com

Watchmen: Chapter II is spoiled!Watchmen: Chapter II Spoiler Review @0:52Watchmen: Chapter II Rating @58:51Text Us Your ThoughtsHosts:Daniel Grant (Bluesky & Instagram)Ben Sit (Instagram)Show:@TDFSpoiled on Instagram, Threads, TikTok & YouTubeSubscribe & Follow HERE

Puntata a cura di Jacopo Bulgarini d'Elci e Livio Pacella.Ispirata all'omonimo fumetto di Alan Moore e Dave Gibbons pubblicato tra il 1986 e il 1987 da DC Comics, la miniserie Watchmen (2019) è un ambizioso e coraggiosissimo sequel non ufficiale della celebre graphic novel. Ambientato trent'anni dopo le vicende del fumetto (e del popolare film di Zach Snyder del 2009). Incentrato sia su nuovi personaggi che su vecchi protagonisti.Una miniserie complessa e fascinosissima, che innova profondamente il genere facendogli affrontare di petto uno dei temi più intricati del mondo americano. Quello del razzismo, presente e storico. 9 episodi firmati da Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers), e una pioggia di premi. “Nuovi classici”: il podcast a due voci di Mondoserie su show che diventano fenomeni immediati. Leggi l'articolo su Lost: https://www.mondoserie.it/lost/ Parte del progetto: https://www.mondoserie.it/   Iscriviti al podcast sulla tua piattaforma preferita o su: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mondoserie-podcast   Collegati a MONDOSERIE sui social:https://www.facebook.com/mondoserie https://www.instagram.com/mondoserie.it/    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXpMjWOcPbFwdit0QJNnXQ   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mondoserie/ 

Case and Jmike are joined by Micah McCaw to assess the Symbolism Supreme in Alan Moore's Supreme Story of the Year.   Overview   In episode 141 of the Men of Steel podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson, alongside guest Micah McCaw, delve into Alan Moore's influential 12-issue run on Supreme, titled "Supreme: The Story of the Year." They highlight the comic's groundbreaking nature upon its release in the mid-90s, reimagining Supreme—a character initially created by Rob Liefeld and akin to Superman—by incorporating innovative storytelling techniques, such as in-universe “revisions” of the character and comments on comic book history. The discussion spans various aspects of the series, including its artistic evolution through different illustrators and the provocative themes surrounding superhero relationships and villains. Notably, the podcast emphasizes Moore's ability to blend humor with meta-narrative elements while maintaining continuity amidst complex plotlines, ultimately positioning Supreme as a celebrated reconstruction of traditional superhero narratives. As the hosts reflect on its significance, they recommend further explorations of Moore's work, ensuring listeners are left with a comprehensive appreciation for the series and its impact on the comic book landscape.   Notes Introduction to Supreme (00:50 - 11:43) Case Aiken and Jmike Folson host the Men of Steel podcast with guest Micah McCaw The episode discusses Alan Moore's 12-issue run on Supreme, also known as 'Supreme: The Story of the Year' The comic was published in 1995-1996 and was considered groundbreaking at the time Supreme is described as a thinly veiled Superman analog with similar powers and characteristics The hosts discuss how the book remained cutting edge for 20 years but now feels more commonplace ‍️ History of Supreme (11:43 - 25:55) Supreme was originally created by Rob Liefeld as part of Image Comics' launch Before Alan Moore, Supreme was an amoral, extremely powerful character (a Superman analog) Moore took over with issue #41 and completely reimagined the character The comic features regular flashbacks to different eras of comics, parodying Superman's timeline The art style shifts between contemporary and classic/retro depending on the time period shown Art and Creative Teams (25:55 - 35:04) Joe Bennett was the main artist, who would later work on Immortal Hulk Rick Veitch created the flashback sequences with distinct period-appropriate art styles Chris Sprouse joins as artist later in the run (only one issue in this collection) Alex Ross created promotional art and cover designs for Supreme The hosts note that the art quality is inconsistent throughout the series The Revision Concept (35:04 - 45:50) The comic introduces 'revisions' - an in-universe explanation for continuity changes Supreme visits the 'Supremacy' where all previous versions of himself exist after being revised out The concept explains why comic characters change over time The hosts discuss the meta-narrative of comics existing within a comics universe Ethan Crane (Supreme's alter ego) works as a comic artist in his civilian identity Supreme's Universe (45:50 - 57:54) The Citadel Supreme is Supreme's Fortress of Solitude equivalent The Allied Supremes of America is the Justice Society/Justice League analog Supreme has his own version of supporting characters like Lois Lane (Diana Dane) The book features extensive flashbacks to previous eras of comics history Issue #44 features EC Comics-style horror hosts challenging superheroes, explaining why heroes fell out of favor Supernatural Elements (57:54 - 01:06:50) Supreme's origin involves exposure to a radioactive meteor (Supremium) The League of Infinity includes heroes from throughout time periods including Achilles, Bill Hickok, and Aladdin The book includes various dimensions including the Hell of Mirrors and Amolinth (a photo world) The creative use of Supreme's powers includes his 'consciousness expanding' rather than using telescopic vision Goral the Living Galaxy serves as a Galactus-type cosmic entity Relationships and Romance (01:06:50 - 01:17:03) Issue #50 explores Supreme's dating life and potential relationships Three scenarios show why relationships don't work for superheroes: domestication, exploitation, or conflict Diana Dane is positioned as Supreme's potential love interest The issue offers meta-commentary on why superheroes rarely maintain stable relationships Chris Sprouse's art in this issue is praised as superior to earlier issues Villains and Antagonists (01:17:03 - 01:26:08) Darius Dax is Supreme's Lex Luthor equivalent and main antagonist The comic features various counterparts to Superman's rogues gallery Shadow Supreme serves as a negative version of the hero Optilux is a living light being with significant powers The heroes face challenges they can't simply punch their way through ⏳ Time Loop Concept (01:26:08 - 01:36:03) The comic features a time loop where Darius Dax becomes the meteor that gives Supreme his powers Supreme sees his past self, creating a stable time loop The hosts note that while time loops are common now, this was innovative in the mid-90s The League of Infinity adds to the time travel elements The hosts discuss how Moore keeps continuity coherent despite complex timeline issues Meta-Commentary (01:36:04 - 01:45:32) The comic constantly references and comments on comics history Characters discuss the structure of comic books while living in one The book reconstructs superhero tropes rather than deconstructing them (unlike Watchmen) Alan Moore is described as being on an 'apology tour' for how Watchmen changed comics The series acknowledges and pokes fun at comic book conventions while embracing them Final Plot Developments (01:45:32 - 01:54:22) Judy Jordan and her 'granddaughter' Hilda visit Citadel Supreme The drawing created by Hilda is revealed to be part of Darius Dax's plan Dax transfers his consciousness into Judy's body through nano-dust Supreme is trapped in the Hell of Mirrors as Dax takes control of the Citadel The plot twist reveals the 'child's drawing' had been a Chekhov's gun throughout the series Conclusion and Reflections (01:54:22 - 02:11:44) The hosts discuss the significance of Supreme in comics history The comic is positioned as a reconstruction of Superman after the deconstruction era The series is praised for its humor, creativity, and meta-approach to comics The hosts recommend other Alan Moore works like Tom Strong The podcast ends with contact information for the hosts and guest Micah McCaw

Title: Qualities of an Elder Text: Acts 20:13-27 FCF: We all struggle when our leaders are ungodly. Prop: Because an Elder must be and continue to be blameless, so all Elders and would be Elders must endure in these same qualities. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to Acts chapter 20. In a moment we'll read from the Legacy Standard Bible starting in verse 13. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Last week we noted Luke's shift in focus as his book hastens toward its close. Since the remainder of the book is concerning Paul's travels to Jerusalem, his imprisonment, his travel to Rome, and imprisonment there – Luke now shifts his attention to the character, person, and instructions of Paul. He began this last week by focusing on Paul's top priority. To the expense of himself, Paul desired greatly to instruct God's people in His ways. This was his primary objective. Such clarity in purpose reveals to us how all church leaders should prioritize the spiritual instruction of God's people. Today we will lean even more into the discussion of what godly church leaders should be, as Paul summons the Elders of Ephesus to himself to give them parting words of instruction before he goes on to Jerusalem. Let's see what he has to say. Please stand with me to give honor to and to focus on the reading of the Word of God. Invocation: Most Holy God, we come to You as Your children seeking wisdom and instruction from Your Word. We praise You Father for giving through Your Son and empowering through Your Spirit, undershepherds who care for the flock that You have claimed as Your own. We praise You for sending watchmen among us to watch out for wolves and to feed and to guide us. We pray that You would use this text this morning to equip us to understand and pursue all that You have given us regarding godly Elders. And we pray desperately that You would continue to bless us with men who love You and are called to serve. We ask this in Jesus' name amen. Transition: Let's get right to the text this morning. I.) Paul demonstrated the qualities necessary for all church leaders, so all Elders and would be Elders must endure in these same qualities. (13-21) a. [Slide 2] 13 – But we, going ahead to the ship, set sail for Assos (AH-sohs), intending from there to take Paul on board; for so he had arranged it, intending himself to go by land. 14 - And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene (my-tell-EEE- knee). 15 - And sailing from there, we arrived the following day opposite Chios (KEY-ohs); and the next day we crossed over to Samos (SAM-ahs); and the day following we came to Miletus (my-LEE-tuhs). 16 - For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. 17 - Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church. i. [Slide 3] On the screen behind me is the travel map of Paul and his 8 companions. ii. Luke records that by the plan of Paul, he desired to go by land from Troas to meet them in Assos. iii. Since this was Paul's plan all along, and we aren't told why, it is likely some unknown-to-us reason that Paul desired to travel by land on the first leg of the journey to Assos (AH-sohs). iv. More than likely, this took a couple days for Paul to catch up. v. Then they all sailed to Mitylene (my-tih-LEE-knee). Then the next day they came to what Luke calls the opposite of Chios (KEY-ohs). By this he probably intends the eastern side of the island of Chios as the map depicts. vi. Then the next day they came over to Samos (SAM-ahs), which is the unnamed island on the bottom. vii. Then the following day they came to Miletus (my-LEE-tuhs). viii. Miletus is about 25 miles south of Ephesus. ix. It has probably been about two years since Paul was in Ephesus at this point. x. Here Paul is faced with a dilemma. He loves the church of Ephesus and the Elders whom he helped to appoint and guide in that city. But he knew that if he stopped in to Asia to meet with them, he would be held up there. Most likely because of the love they had for him and he for them. xi. But, Paul is being led by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem and to make it before Pentecost. xii. Most likely, Pentecost is only a few weeks away when he lands in Miletus. xiii. Nevertheless, Paul cannot ignore the church in Ephesus completely. He had spent 3 years ministering to them. So, what is he to do? xiv. Paul decides to send for the Ephesian Elders to come and meet him. b. [Slide 4] 18 - And when they had come to him, he said to them, i. From verse 18 through verse 35 we have recorded for us one of the fullest expressions in the scriptures of what Elders are to be and what Elders are to do. ii. We will take half of his exhortation this week and next week we will look at the rest. iii. The first half is mostly Paul instructing them from his own example. c. [Slide 5] “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time, i. The very first thing Paul exhorts them with is his own example of how he ministered in the city of Ephesus. ii. From their own observation and experience, they know that Paul was with them the whole time. iii. This probably is not referring to Paul staying with someone, or not leaving the city. iv. More likely this is Paul indicating that he lived his life before them. They observed him in the most basic functions of human existence all the way to worship services, and evangelism, and discipleship, and preaching, and prayer, and everything in-between. v. He was not separated from them but was with them. vi. But what did they observe of him while he was with them? d. [Slide 6] 19 - serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews; i. They saw Paul under pressure. ii. [Slide 7] And the first pressure they observed Paul endure was his own flesh battling against his pedigree. 1. Paul had every reason to be proud. He began a successful church in the city of Ephesus. He taught for three years avoiding persecution from the Ephesians for almost the entire stay. 2. He was a good speaker. He was wise. He was followed by many. 3. Not only that but he was a Pharisee of the Pharisees, a Roman citizen, and well-respected by many powerful people. 4. But in the midst of this the Ephesian Elders observed that Paul served the Lord in all humility. 5. Paul put the needs of others above the needs of himself. 6. He was meek, he was lowly. He was a servant to all. 7. He did not demand that others wait on him, instead he became the servant to them for the sake of Christ, his Lord. 8. He did not expect due compensation for all his work like the traveling philosophers and preachers of his time. Instead, he was content with whatever he had. 9. In this way, Paul served the Lord, as merely a slave to His master's will. iii. [Slide 8] The second pressure they observed Paul endure was the weight of his mission. 1. Paul served the Lord with tears. 2. Paul was passionate about the mission and the message that he was sent by Christ to give. 3. Paul wept with them and plead with them to follow the Lord. 4. Paul cried with tears of joy as they came to Christ and turned from their sin and their idols. 5. Paul no doubt shed many tears when many of them confessed their former dalliances with magic and as they burned their books in rejecting their former ways, never to go back. 6. Paul mourned the tragedy of those who denied Christ, many of whom were his own kinsmen. 7. Paul wept over believers who chose to continue in sin and did not desire to be corrected, like with the Corinthians. 8. Paul sobbed tears of joy when the Corinthians repented and returned. 9. Paul cried over false teachers making shipwreck of believers' faith. 10. Truly Paul's mission was weighty. iv. [Slide 9] The third pressure they observed in Paul was the persecution from the Jews. 1. Paul served the Lord even with his trials. 2. He rejoiced in suffering at the hands of the Jews. For His own Savior had suffered also at the hands of the Jews. 3. He endured the many plots from them all over the empire and even in Ephesus, to destroy him and the message he taught. 4. Through it all, Paul's eyes were on Christ, knowing that he could endure all of it and more through Christ who gives him strength. v. Paul did not bow to the pressures he faced. He had excellent moral character and spiritual strength. He was blameless. vi. But what did he do with such noble character? e. [Slide 10] 20 - how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house, i. Against secret societies, hidden knowledge cults, Gnosticism, free masonry, scientology, Mormonism and any other religious group that trickles out secret knowledge to those who are loyal… ii. Paul did not withdraw or shy away from sharing with them everything he knew that was profitable for them. Everything that was expedient to them, he told them. iii. These mystery cults and philosophical and religious gurus ensure that you will continue to support them or their faith by holding back information you need, until you have sufficiently paid for it. iv. Not Paul. v. Paul gave them everything he knew that could help them. vi. He knew a good deal more about the law and about Judaism and about being a Pharisee. But this was not expedient to them. It was not profitable. But the things of Christ? The way of faith? The grace of God? vii. Of these, he told them everything he could. viii. And he didn't do it privately to only a few wealthy people, as if to peddle this gospel for personal gain. ix. Instead, he shared all this publicly, teaching in the hall of Tyrannus. And when those discussions continued, he went to houses and taught too. x. There was no membership fee, no subscription model, no downloadable content. xi. He passionately pursued any who desired to be taught the ways of the Lord. f. [Slide 11] 21 - solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. i. Finally, we see Paul say that they observed the undeniable fact that he, with great seriousness and sincerity, bore witness to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus. ii. Paul shared the gospel, even after the church was founded there in Ephesus. iii. And he shared the gospel to every person he came in contact with regardless of their heritage or lineage. iv. We know that the Jews were despised and mocked in Ephesus. We know from the letter to the Ephesians Paul emphasizes the church being one made of both Jews and Gentiles. v. Paul passionately and sincerely bore witnesses to all men about the command of God for all men to repent toward God and receive faith in Jesus. g. [Slide 12] Summary of the Point: Luke dutifully records Paul's exhortation to the Elders of Ephesus as he commends them to continuing the work there in their city. Paul's opening point is the track record that he exemplified while he was among them. He was a man who selflessly served the Lord by serving them, through tears and trails. He taught them in season and out of season. He reproved, rebuked, corrected and instructed them in all that was helpful to them, and he did the work of an evangelist calling all kinds of men to repentance toward God and faith in Christ. But they knew all this. They observed him for three years being this kind of man. So, what is Paul's message? What is Luke telling us? Quite simply – the church needs this caliber of man to be Elders. In fact, for every Elder or would be Elder, it is safe for us to conclude that this should be our character profile. Transition: [Slide 13 (blank)] Paul leaves the past and now looks to the uncertainty of the future. Will he be the same man? Will he make changes? If the pressure increases, will he break? II.) Paul will continue to demonstrate these qualities despite the cost, so all Elders and would be Elders must endure in these same qualities. (22-27) a. [Slide 14] 22 - And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, 23 - except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me. i. Paul leaves the past and now looks to the future. ii. He knows that he must go to Jerusalem. We saw before how he resolved to go to Jerusalem and now, we see that this was by direct leading of the Holy Spirit. iii. Paul has no idea what to expect when he arrives. It has been about 5 years since he last went to Jerusalem. He went there after his second missionary journey and before heading to Ephesus. iv. In fact, the only thing he does know is what the Holy Spirit continues to remind him of in every city he visits. v. Really it is the prediction that Christ gave to Ananias at Paul's conversion. Jesus said, “I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” vi. The Holy Spirit has revealed that many afflictions and imprisonments await Paul in the near future. vii. So, he doesn't know what will happen in Jerusalem, but he does know that he is going to suffer imprisonments and afflictions for the name of Christ. viii. What is the moral fiber of Paul? What is his outlook here? b. [Slide 15] 24 - But I do not make my life of any account nor dear to myself, i. Paul is holding his life loosely. ii. He is not fighting to stay alive at all costs. He is not striving to avoid all pain and anguish. iii. If the Holy Spirit has revealed that this is God's will for him – it would be foolish to resist and to fight against it. iv. Paul will not flee like Jonah. v. Why? c. [Slide 16] so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. i. Jesus gave Paul a job to do. ii. He is to go and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to Jews, to Gentiles, and to Kings. iii. Well, so far, he has not proclaimed the gospel to kings. iv. He has certainly had audiences with many powerful and wealthy people. Some of them have even come to Christ. v. But, to date, Paul has never stood before any rulers to preach the gospel. vi. So, his mission is not complete. vii. Here we see again his desire to sincerely or solemnly testify to the gospel of the grace of God. viii. There are many perspectives on soteriology. For the last four hundred years the church has been enamored with the discussion of Arminianism vs. Calvinism. ix. I'm not going to talk about either right now. x. But one thing is for sure. If the gospel you believe is not a gospel of God's grace, then it is not the gospel at all. xi. So, what is grace? 1. We have all memorized the quick definition – unmerited favor. 2. And that is a fine definition of the word grace. 3. But if we are talking about God's grace and specifically God's grace in salvation, which is what Paul is talking about here, I do not believe the definition “unmerited favor” is sufficient. 4. So, how would I define God's grace in salvation? 5. It is simply this. God accomplishes 100% of our salvation. 6. There is no step that God has left to us in order to be saved. 7. According to Romans 3:24, we are justified as a gift by His grace through Christ's redemption. 8. [Slide 17] Another way to remember what grace is, is by the acronym for GRACE 9. God's 10. Riches 11. At 12. Christ's 13. Expense 14. God delivers the gift of all his riches, indeed sonship and becoming heirs to His throne, at the expense of Christ. 15. Notice that this still has nothing to do with us. Our response isn't factored in yet, for God has given His riches because of the redemption of His Son. 16. Now this isn't denying that there are necessary responses flowing out of that gift of justification by grace through Christ's work. 17. In fact, in the other instance in this text in which Paul talks about sincerely testifying about the gospel he explains the command and the responsibility of Jews and Greeks to respond in repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. 18. But God uses our repentance and faith, both of which the scriptures teach us are ALSO gifts He gives to us, God by grace uses this gifted repentance and faith as means to unite us to our gifted justification. 19. [Slide 18] To suggest that God has accomplished even 99.9% of our salvation and waits on us to do the other .1% - is to make another gospel… one that is not GRACE - God's Riches At Christ's Expense, but is in fact, God's Riches Awaiting Mankind's Submission. I know that spells GRAMS which isn't great… 20. [Slide 19] but My point is not for you to remember GRAMS but GRACE! 21. Call yourself an Arminian. Call yourself a Calvinist. Refuse to take a title. It matters very little. 22. But if your gospel is not ALL of God – then it isn't the gospel of the Grace of God that Paul preached. And that means… it isn't the gospel at all. d. [Slide 20] 25 - And now, behold, I know that all of you, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will no longer see my face. i. Now Paul laments the fact that most likely, he will never see any of the Ephesian Elders again. ii. Is Paul being overly dramatic here? iii. No. Paul knows that his future will be full of all kinds of difficulties. iv. And as far as we know, Paul never did return to Ephesus. Paul will go to Rome as a prisoner. He will be release and then spend time in and around the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Greece, and potentially even going as far as Spain. But eventually he will be imprisoned for the last time and beheaded by Emperor Nero. v. So no, Paul isn't being dramatic. vi. He went among them and preached the Kingdom of Christ- of which they were now a part and working to do the same. vii. But never again will he see them. viii. In light of this, Paul wants to say one more thing about the future… and specifically their future. Then he will move to exhorting them. ix. We won't get to the exhortation this week, but let's look at what Paul says about their future… e. [Slide 21] 26 - Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all. 27 - For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. i. Much like God commanded Ezekiel in Ezekiel 3:17 and 18 warning him to be a watchmen for the people and warn them when God tells him to warn them, Paul recuses himself from any guilt that might be placed on him for the spiritual futures of any of these Elders present with him, and for any of the church in Ephesus. ii. Why? iii. Because he did not hesitate to tell them all that God had revealed. iv. If any of these Elders bring a different teaching or slip away from the teaching Paul gave either by adding to it or taking from it – it is not a charge that can be laid on Paul. v. And if they lead any of the Ephesian church members into apostasy or heresy – it cannot be blamed on Paul. vi. Why? vii. Paul did not hesitate to tell them everything God had given him. The whole purpose or counsel of God was available to them through him. viii. Again, this goes back to his statement that he didn't withdraw from telling them everything that was profitable or expedient to them. f. [Slide 22] Summary of the Point: As Paul looks to the future and understands that there is no hope for things to improve. In fact, things will most certainly get worse, for the Holy Spirit has revealed as much to him. But Paul's intention is to continue to exemplify these qualities and these passions. He desires to continue to be used up, to be emptied out, all for the sake of the gospel of God's grace. His desire is to leave no one's blood on his hands, but like a good watchman, he has told everyone all that they must hear to participate in the kingdom of Christ. Despite a bleak future – Paul intends to continue to exemplify these qualities, until he is extinguished. My friends… Elders and those who would be Elders someday… Is this us? It must be. Conclusion: So CBC, what have we learned today and how then shall we live? Doctrinal Takeaway: [Slide 23] All of our truth points come from Paul's example. This may be challenging for us to receive because Paul is merely a man, but when we understand that these qualities in this text are merely a reflection of who Jesus is and what He demonstrated, we then understand that the qualities Paul has demonstrated are simply those he has received from Christ. But if we were to look at the two letters Paul wrote to Timothy and Titus concerning the qualifications for Elders, we would see a remarkable but unsurprisingly similar 1 to 1 connection between those qualifications and the qualities Paul demonstrated to the Ephesians. Paul is blameless, temperate, sensible, respectful, apt to teach, not a brawler but considerate, peaceable, free from the love of money, he had a good reputation with those outside the church, he was not selfish, nor a liar to cheat people of money, he loved what was good, he was righteous, holy, self-controlled, and he held fast the faithful teaching of the gospel, proving to be able to exhort others in sound doctrine, doing the work of an evangelist, and was able to reprove those who contradicted the gospel. In that sense, Paul's life becomes an illustration of what qualities we must look for in men who are or desire to be Elders. And if we are Elders or desire to be Elders, Paul's example becomes a good template to compare ourselves to. But let me seek to apply this text today, primarily to Elders and would be Elders, but also to the congregation as a whole. 1.) [Slide 24] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that blamelessness is the chief qualification of an Elder. a. All the qualities Paul puts forward in this text are summarized in the basic qualification of blamelessness. b. Blamelessness is the quality one possesses in which it is impossible to find fault with someone. c. This does not, of course, speak to perfection. All men continue to battle and kill off their sin in this life. If the standard were perfection and true sinlessness, then only Christ could be given the title of Elder. d. Instead, blamelessness takes on a legal quality. In the law of moses it took two or three witnesses to bring someone to trial and find them guilty. e. Similarly, we see in I Timothy 5, Paul outlines the process for the discipline of an Elder. If two or three witnesses are not available to substantiate an accusation of sin against an Elder, then the accusation is not even to be heard. But if two or three witnesses confirm that an Elder is in sin, the Elder must be rebuked. f. This again instructs us as to the exact nature of the qualification of blamelessness. g. In order for a man, who desires the office, to be qualified for it, it must be impossible to achieve the necessary quorum among the body to accuse the man of living in sin. In fact, being blameless would imply that any such accusation would be hard to fathom considering the character of the man in question. h. Blamelessness does not mean sinlessness, but it does mean that there is no sin that is cherished, nurtured, encouraged, or befriended by this Elder. They desire the death of sin in their hearts and keep their accounts short. i. Looking at the rest of the qualifications we can see how all of them flow out of or into this one quality of blamelessness. j. Why must the man be blameless? k. Think about an Elder's responsibility. He is to guard the souls of the little lambs of God, serving as an undershepherd below the Great Shepherd. l. Such a place, such a responsibility, such a position given to a man who no one really trusts, or who when a rumor floats around people say, “well that does sound like a sin he would be doing.” Such a man cannot possibly watch for the souls of others… for others much watch out for his soul instead. He would be a liability to the children of God and the rest of the leadership. m. How can an Elder teach or lead someone in holy and Christlike lifestyles when he himself is ensnared and overcome by sin? n. So, by way of application for us this morning, we diverge into a few groups of people. i. First, if you are a man in this congregation, you need to consider blamelessness to be your command. 1. Whether you are an Elder or not, as a man in our congregation we still possess the innate headship of our home meaning that we are in essence an Elder of our family. 2. We have the responsibility of watching out for the souls of our wife and children or future wife and/or future children. 3. Such a role requires us to be the spiritual leader of our family. Setting the example in thought, word, and deed. Exemplifying Christlikeness. And pursuing Christ before our family and leading them to Him. ii. Second, if you are a man in this congregation who desires the office of an Elder, you must first be blameless. 1. No amount of biblical knowledge can make up for lacking blamelessness in your character. 2. No amount of teaching prowess can make up for lacking blamelessness. 3. No amount of kindness, gentleness, rule following, leadership, or charisma can make up for lacking blamelessness. 4. If a man is perfect in every way, and gifted as Paul was for ministry but was known for indulging in a specific sin… such a man is still unqualified to be an Elder. 5. And it is not enough to be blameless until you become an Elder… now you must live blamelessly not only before your family and the church, but before the other Elders as well. iii. Third, if you are an Elder in this church, let this be a healthy reminder to us that we must continue to be blameless. 1. We must continue to serve the Lord in humility. We must continue to serve Him and His church with tears and with endurance through persecution. 2. We must continue to declare the whole counsel of God to His people, sparing no teaching that is profitable and expedient to them. 3. We must continue to solemnly testify to all men the gospel of God's grace and implore them to turn from their sin and to God through faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. 4. My friends, we must be blameless. And we must make sure we hold each other to that standard. iv. Finally, if you are none of the above, you must pray for and seek out leaders who are blameless. 1. It is the congregation's responsibility to only seek out and receive Elders who are blameless. 2. And if a Prospective Elder is put forward for consideration, who you do not consider to be blameless, you must make your concerns known to the Elder Board. 3. Although we have only been Elder led for a few years now, there may come a time in the future where the Elders put forward another man we have considered to be qualified to be an Elder in our church. 4. You have a solemn responsibility to make your concerns known to us. Perhaps you know the man in a way we do not. o. For the sake of the church and the purity of the gospel message, Elders must be blameless. 2.) [Slide 25] Refutation: “What lies must we cast down” or “What do we naturally believe, or have been taught to believe, that this passage shows is false?” We must deny that Elders can hold others to a standard they do not meet. a. Nothing Paul will charge these men to do next week are things that Paul has not already demonstrated and done himself. b. Paul is not instructing the Elders in Ephesus to do something he would not or could not do. Instead, he is instructing them to be like him and continue doing what he was doing. c. There is a common saying in ministry and it is something like, “the spiritual maturity of the body can never exceed the average spiritual maturity of its leaders.” d. If such a thing could be measured mathematically, we could conclude that if the spiritual maturity of the Elder board was averaged to be 50% conformity to Christ (again, these are very crude numbers – just follow me for the sake of the illustration) – If this were so, then the church body cannot possibly be expected to exceed that maturity. e. Thus, if the Elders are a group of power-hungry little kings vying for their own slice of the church pie – imagine what such a church would be? f. Regardless of whether you are an Elder, a would be Elder, or a member of this body – this is still further incentive to find men who are blameless to lead. g. Because if they are not blameless, the church won't be anywhere close to blameless. h. An Elder can only preach and teach that which he has repented of and submitted to in His own life. i. Elders must practice in example what they intend to preach from the scriptures. 3.) [Slide 26] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must pray for godly leaders. a. This works out in two specific ways. b. First, we must pray for God to give more godly leaders to us. i. Unfortunately, Jerry Gunst isn't going to live forever. Neither is Nick, or CJ, or Justin - and even though I am not even 40 yet, I have already begun praying for and looking for a young man who could potentially replace me as the Primary teaching Elder of the church. ii. Our lives seem so long in some ways – so long that we procrastinate on things that go beyond our lifetime. iii. And yet life is so short in other ways. So short that by the time we do realize we need to plan for the future beyond our lives, it is too late. iv. Even now, we can be in prayer for the future Elders of Columbus Baptist Church. v. We can pray that God would give grace to save and shape and mold young men to rise up to the challenge of blamelessly shepherding God's people. vi. You can start that today. Every week I pray through our membership directory. And when I come to a name of a boy – I pray that God would raise him up to be godly and that he might become a future Elder or Deacon of this church. vii. Be in prayer for the future leaders of our church. Even if you will be long gone before they take office… be in prayer. c. Second, we must pray for the leaders we currently have to be godly. i. Occasionally some of you get a sneak peek into the lives of we Elders. ii. Occasionally you are exposed to the trials, the tears, the pains, the hardship, the difficulties we face in leading this church. And that is all in addition to the normal trials and troubles we face in our families and in our personal lives… And most of your Elders actually have ANOTHER job that they do that has its own set of difficulties. iii. My point is, that we… NEED.. your prayers. iv. I would even say that we are desperate for them. v. And don't just pray that we be healthy, that our kids are healthy, that our bodies are healthy… no… please… pray especially that God would protect us from the schemes of the devil and the principalities and powers that seek to destroy us to get to you all. Pray for that first. vi. I'd rather die of cancer having lived a godly life, than live forever having rejected my Lord's commands. And I can confidently say that that is true for all the Elders. vii. Pray for our physical needs – but not at the expense of praying for our spiritual protection and godly wisdom. 4.) [Slide 27] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” Elders, we must be Watchmen for these people. a. Notice how Paul twice emphasized that he declared the whole plan of God and all that was profitable to the Ephesian Elders when he was with them. He did this to the extent that if any of them walked away from this truth and their faith failed and they were cast into the lake of fire… then he would not be to blame for it. b. We too are watchmen of these people. c. May none here have the luxury of saying in that final day, “But that Elder didn't tell me everything. He never told me the fullness of your plan or the teachings that were of great expediency to me.” d. May we teach with our words and our lives all that is necessary to be known so that in the final day we are innocent of all blood, having watched out for all the souls in our charge. e. Let us not grow weary in our labor. But let us press on brothers. 5.) [Slide 28] Comfort: “What comfort can we find here?” or “What peace does the Lord promise us in light of this passage of scripture?” A plurality of biblically qualified Elders is one of the greatest gifts Christ has given His church. a. Who wouldn't want a bunch of little Paul's looking out for them? b. Who wouldn't want a bunch of little Christ's guarding them? c. God has called and equipped men to lead His church. They are mere men, which means they are not perfect. But they are equipped by God, blameless, so that even when they fail, they humbly seek forgiveness and make appropriate changes. d. Who else would we want leading our church? e. What a great comfort it is to have godly men leading. f. May they remain godly so that we may thrive as the church of Christ. [Slide 29 (end)] Let me close with a prayer by the Reformer Thomas Becon Lord Jesus Christ, you are the true and everlasting Bishop, the mirror and pattern for all faithful pastors both in life and doctrine. You came down from God your Father not only to be our Redeemer, but also our teacher, to open and declare to us the mysteries of the holy Scriptures. We humbly pray now that in your mercy you would look upon your poor and scattered flock, whom you have purchased with your most precious blood. Send us shepherds who will diligently seek the lost sheep, lovingly carry them on their shoulders, and faithfully bring them home again. Lord, you see how great the harvest is, and how few the workers. You are Lord of the harvest. Send us into the harvest! And take away from us those false prophets who come to us in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Take away those false anointed and false preachers, who by their subtle doctrine would bring us into error. Grant also, O Lord, that these true shepherds may accurately and reverently minister your holy mysteries to us… [that we may have] our faith … established, confirmed, and strengthened. And may we be comforted and made strong against the gates of hell, the devil, the world, the flesh, the curse of the law, sin, death, desperation, and all that is hostile to us. May their shepherds hands not be stretched out to receive, and slow to give. But establish in them a mind that is content, and willing to spend for the relief of the poor, that they may feed the flock both in word and deed. You commanded your apostle Peter three times to feed your flock. And you gave this command not only to Peter, but to all your apostles-even to all pastors who follow. Deal with your flock, most faithful Shepherd, according to your promise. Raise up faithful and diligent shepherds who may feed their flocks with your life-filled word, lead a good life, and maintain hospitality for the comfort of the poor. And in all things may they behave according to your will and commandments. So when you, the most high Bishop and chief Shepherd, appear, may they receive the pure and spotless crown of glory. In Jesus' name we pray this. Amen. Benediction: May the Lord grant you The love that leads the way, The faith that nothing can sway, The hope no disappointments can dismay, And the passion that burns like fire. Until we meet again, go in peace.

Alan Moore first gained recognition in the 1980s with his work for the comic 2000 AD, and DC Comic's Swamp Thing. He went on to create Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman: The Killing Joke, From Hell, an extraordinary take on the Jack the Ripper story, and The League of Extraordinary Gentleman.  He's often been at odds with publishers and with Hollywood, and in recent years has removed himself from the mainstream, focusing on writing novels, esoteric pursuits, and the practice of a particular kind of Magic.  This is a slightly unusual episode.  It's a recording of an event we held last October as part of our London Month of the Dead festival.  It features, Alan in conversation with the writer Gary Lachman and the artist John Coulthard.  The occasion was the publication of 'The Bumper Book of Magic'. a kind of modern grimoire, which Alan had written with his friend the late Steve Moore (no relation), another writer of comics and fellow magic practitioner. It is a book that took 20 years to come to publication. John Coulthard was the main artist and designer of the book. Alan is somewhat of a recluse these days so it was great to have him with us to talk about the book, about his friend Steve Moore, about his practice of Magic, and about the unconscious, dreams, consciousness and creativity. Gary Lachman, a previous guest on this show, was once the bass player for Blondie before he put down the plectrum and  picked up the pen, gave up rock and roll for writing, and in the years since has become the U.K.'s foremost writer on the Esoteric John Coulthard is a wonderful graphic artist who worked with Alan on many projects and is a cultural phenomenon in his own right We also hear from the audience with questions to Alan about his practice of magic. Our previous episode with Alan on Counterculture #counterculture, #alanmoore, #johncoulthard, #garylachman, #dreams, #magic, #magick, #magik, #paracelsus, #glycon, #stevemoore, #2000AD, #grimoire  

This one's a long-time-coming! We finally have our buddy, Cord Jefferson, on the pod. We know Cord from our NY days when he was at Gawker but you might know him from winning an Oscar for adapted screenplay for American Fiction, which he also directed and which was based on Perceival Everett's Erasure. Cord also won an Emmy for writing that really good episode of The Watchmen about the Tulsa Massacre. We talk to him about possibly winning an E-G-O, desert noir, how much of a badass Perceival Everett is and much more. Books and Authors Mentioned in this Episode:Dave Eggers - A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering GeniusDave Eggers - You Shall Know Our VelocityDave Eggers - What is the WhatChristina Rivera Garza - Death Takes MeAllegra Goodman - IsolaCharlotte McConaghy - Wild Dark ShoreChimamanda Ngozi Adichie- Dream Count Tory Peters - Stag DanceTory Peters - Detransition, BabyLeila Lalami - Dream HotelLeila Lalami - The Other AmericansPercival Everett - ErasureAlan Moore - WatchmenEmily St. John Mandel - Station Eleven Walter Van Tilburg Clark - The Ox-Bow IncidentPercival Everett - God's CountryPercival Everett - James Samantha Harvey - OrbitalMaxim Luskatoff - Old King Lion Feuchtwanger - The OppermannsSebastian Haffner - Defying HitlerJames Baldwin - Giovanni's RoomPhilip Roth - The Human Stain James McBride - The Good Lord BirdColson Whitehead - Nickel BoysRobert Jones Jr - The Prophets Isaac Asimov - FoundationTed Chiang - ExhalationKurt VonnegutFollow Cord: @cordjeffersonFollow Us: @youshouldprobablyreadmore

On today's episode, I talk to musician and cartoonist Jeffrey Lewis. Originally from the Lower East Side, Jeffrey has bounced back and forth between his two loves comics and music for most of his professional life. As a cartoonist, Jeffrey's longest project was Fuff, which he wrote and drew from 2004 to 2020. He also created Revelations in the Wink of an Eye (My Insane Musings on Watchmen, from Conspiracies to Stupidities), and his most recent project is called Statics, which he started writing and drawing in 2022. As a musician, Jeffrey began as part of the New York antifolk scene that would play at the SideWalk Cafe in the 1990s. He released his first album When Madman Was Good - Version One in 1997, and four years later he was signed to Rough Trade, who released his first "official" album The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane. Since then, he's released over two dozen albums and EPs, and his latest The Even More Freewheelin' Jeffrey Lewis just came out on Blang Records, and it's a banger! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

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We have reached the end of DC Multicast Season 2! On the season finale, Keith welcomes his Hard NOC Life co-host Dominic Mah to discuss 2009's Watchmen. In addition to talking about what Zack Snyder got right and wrong in the movie, Keith and Dom break down how it was ultimately too faithful to the source material while also not being faithful enough. They also discuss how the film compares to the HBO television series that premiered 10 years later and why Watchmen as a whole is so difficult to adapt into other mediums. Subscribe to DC Multicast to follow along as we rewatch every DC movie! DC Multicast is a multi-part series covering the entirety of DC Comics' theatrical movie catalog. For season 2, join host Keith Chow and special guests as they analyze every DC movie from 1992's Batman Returns through 2009's Watchmen! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, and visit https://hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast to learn more about the show!

Yes, there is news to talk too - some of it huge. Like a certain huge dragon. Huge fundraisers. Huge SDCC ecto-glow announcement. Two huge properties join forces (gotta build 'em all). One huge Shredder (bro lifts). But bigger than ALL of those, is the unexpected parcel of absolute joy sent by our favourite Canadian, the one and only Colin Betts. This has to be seen (heard?) to be believed. In spite of some truely awful postage costs, comes so many gifts filled with attention to detail, insight, humor and most importantly, love. Colin - a huge thank you!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick and Ryan Haupt — mount up for one last ride as they review the final release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line… Watchmen: Chapter II! You can find the review of the first chapter here! Running Time: 00:26:00 Music: “End of the Road” Boyz II Men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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For Patreon subscriber Brandon Lavin! Fact of the Day: WB wanted the opening credits cut from the Watchmen script. So, Snyder cut it and filmed it in secret without a script, hoping Warner Bros would let him keep it once they saw it (they did).  Triple Connections: Sung, I Am, Rockwell THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:17 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW!  GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES:  Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music:  "EDM Detection Mode" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING:   Mollie Dominic Vernon Heagy Nathalie Avelar Natasha raina leslie gerhardt Skilletbrew Yves BouyssounouseDiane White Youngblood Evan Lemons Trophy Husband Trivia Rye Josloff Lynnette Keel Lillian Campbell Jerry Loven Ansley Bennett Jamie Greig Jeremy Yoder Adam Jacoby rondell Adam Suzan Chelsea Walker Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Sarah Dan  Katelyn Turner Keiva Brannigan Keith Martin Sue First Steve Hoeker Jessica Allen Michael Anthony White Lauren Glassman Brian Williams Henry Wagner Brett Livaudais Linda Elswick Carter A. Fourqurean KC Khoury Tonya Charles  Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Mark Zarate Laura Palmer  JT Dean Bratton Kristy Erin Burgess Chris Arneson Trenton Sullivan Jen and Nic Michele Lindemann Ben Stitzel Michael Redman Timothy Heavner Jeff Foust Richard Lefdal Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter JohnB Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby James Brown Christy Shipley Alexander Calder Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Casey OConnor Willy Powell Robert Casey Rich Hyjack Matthew Frost Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel

Keith Burns is an award-winning aviation artist and illustrator. As a student he dreamed of becoming a comic book artist but after his teachers at art college discouraged him from the career path, he dropped out and became a bus driver. Ten years later he received an email inviting him to submit a comic strip to a talent finding project. His submission led to a meeting with Dave Gibbons, co-creator of Watchmen. Gibbons encouraged my guest to pursue his gift, which eventually led to a long-standing collaboration with renowned comic book writer Garth Ennis. In 2012 he joined the Guild of Aviation Artists, in 2015 won the Messier Dowty award for Best Acrylic Painting, and in 2016, the Aviation Painting of the Year. In 2023 in collaboration with James Holland he published The Second World War: An Illustrated History, for which my guest produced nearly 300 illustrations during the course of five years.  Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Nik and Keith Bliss review "Watchmen Chapter II" !!! Enjoy ! If you would like to come on and discuss YOUR favourite movie send us a email with your movie of choice to : happinessindarknesshow@gmail.com . Check out our great tiers on Patreon : patreon.com/happinessindarkness !!!

The movie so boring it tanked an entire cinematic universe. It's Kraven The Hunter 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   Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention-hellmart-shoppers   Check out Executive Producer Michael Beckwith's movie website at https://upallnightmovies.com/   Siskel and Ebert Scale Josh - Down Brian - Down Al - Down Thoreau - Down   RANKINGS 1 Endgame 2 Spider-Man No Way Home 3 Infinity War 4 Logan 5 Deadpool & Wolverine 6 Captain America: Civil War 7 The Avengers 8 The Dark Knight 9 THE Suicide Squad 10 Thor Ragnarok 11 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 12 Black Panther 13 Iron Man 14 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 15 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 16 Guardians of the Galaxy 17 Batman Begins 18 Batman 89 19 Spider-Man 2 20 Spider-Man Homecoming 21 Spider-Man Far From Home 22 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 23 Thor: Love and Thunder 24 Deadpool 2 25 Deadpool 26 The Batman 27 Captain America: The First Avenger 28 Spider-Man 29 X-Men: Days of Future Past 30 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 31 Shang-Chi 32 Joker 33 Captain Marvel 34 Ant-Man 35 Blue Beetle 36 Black Widow 37 Ant-Man and the Wasp 38 Eternals 39 Avengers: The Age of Ultron 40 Birds Of Prey 41 Wonder Woman 1984 42 Wonder Woman 43 Iron Man 3 44 The Dark Knight Rises 45 Superman 1978 46 The Marvels 47 Dr Strange 48 Thor 49 Kick-Ass 50 X-Men First Class 51 Hellboy 52 X2 53 Darkman 54 Iron Man 2 55 Swamp Thing 56 Hellboy II: The Golden Army 57 Watchmen 58 X-Men 2000 59 Batman Returns 60 Blade 61 Defendor 62 Unbreakable 63 The Crow 64 Batman 66 65 Orgazmo 66 Superman II 67 Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania 68 Shazam! 69 Thor: The Dark World 70 The Wolverine 71 Superman Returns 72 Blade II 73 Mystery Men 74 Super 75 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 76 Venom: The Last Dance 77 Chronicle 78 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 79 Man of Steel 80 Venom: Let There Be Carnage 81 The Green Hornet 82 The Incredible Hulk 83 Sky High 84 The Mask 85 Constantine 86 The New Mutants 87 The Rocketeer 88 Superman III 89 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 90 The Return of Swamp Thing 91 The Flash 92 Shazam! Fury of the Gods 93 Superhero Movie 94 Blade Trinity 95 Batman V Superman: Dawn of justice 96 Venom 97 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 98 Black Adam 99 Fantastic Four: The Rise of Silver Surfer 100 Hancock 101 Fantastic Four 102 Madame Web 103 Blankman 104 Supergirl 105 The Crow 2024 106 Hellboy 2019 107 Power Rangers 108 The Meteor Man 109 Justice League 110 X-Men Last Stand 111 Van Helsing 112 Spiderman 3 113 The Amazing Spider-Man 114 TMNT2 115 Superman and the Mole Men 116 Green Lantern 117 Ghost Rider 118 TMNT3 119 Hero At Large 120 Push 121 Jumper 122 Condorman 123 Howard The Duck 124 Aquaman 125 Punisher: War Zone 126 Toxic Avenger Part II 127 TMNT: OOTS 128 TMNT14 129 Hulk 130 Bloodshot 131 Daredevil 132 The Crow: City of Angels 133 The Punisher 04 134 The Punisher 89 135 Batman Forever 136 Kick Ass 2 137 Steel 138 Glass 139 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 140 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 141 X-Men: Apocalypse 142 Split 143 Suicide Squad 144 Brightburn 145 X-Men Origins: Wolverine 146 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 147 Sgt Kabukiman NYPD 148 The Phantom 149 Toxic Avenger 150 The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 151 The Shadow 152 The Toxic Avenger Part III 153 Spawn 154 Batman and Robin 155 Elektra 156 Morbius 157 My Super Ex-Girlfriend 158 Zoom 159 Underdog 160 Catwoman 161 The Spirit 162 Jonah Hex 163 Fant4stic 164 Max Steel 165 Superman IV: The Quest For Peace 166 Dark Phoenix 167 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV 168 Fast Color 169 Joker Folie a deux 170 Kraven The Hunter 171 Archenemy 172 Son of the Mask 173 The Crow: Wicked Prayer 174 Super Capers 175 All Superheroes Must Die

 Hay dias que venimos con temas interesantes, éste no es uno de esos, pero al menos es corto, hablo un poco de cuatro noticias relacionadas con el Crowfunding y poco mas. Roi viene con el Amerigo, en los juegos de la semana Dune Imperium Uprising y The Bottle Imp  Para acabar, Watchmen DESCARGAR

Fecha de Grabación: Sábado 15 de marzo de 2025. Algunos temas comentados: Nuestro amigo Alberto. Mejores regalos o autoregalos de cumpleaños.Una de piratas... ¿De qué va "Tales of the Black Freighter" de Watchmen? Comics recoloreados Matt Fraction y Jorge Jiménez se harán cargo de la serie de Batman.Artistas de Batman de mayor tenura en la serie.Infamous Iron Man, Glenn Fabry  ¡...y mucho más! Comentario de la Comicteca: Whiteout, novela gráfica escrita por Greg Rucka e ilustrada por Steve Lieber. (Oni Press) 47 Ronin, novela gráfica escrita por Mike Richardson e ilustrada por Stan Sakai, color de Lovern Kindzierski, rotulado de Tom Orzechowski y Lois Buhalis y con Kazuo Koike como consultor (Dark Horse Comics) Mage: serie escrita e ilustrada por Matt Wagner, con color digital de Jeromy Cox y James Rochelle (Comico/Image Comics.). Pueden escuchar el podcast en uno de estos reproductores: Descarga directa MP3 (Botón derecho del mouse y "guardar enlace como"). Peso: 124.8 MB; Calidad: 128 Kbps. El episodio tiene una duración de 2:16:21 y la canción de cierre es "Light Years", de Pearl Jam. Además de contactarnos en nuestras redes sociales (justo ahora sólo Bluesky), también puedes interactuar con nosotros en nuestro servidor de Discord, donde una pequeña comunidad comparte recomendaciones, arte, ofertas, memes y más, y la conversación gira alrededor de muchos temas además de los cómics. ¡Únete a nuestro servidor en Discord! También puedes encontrar nuestro podcast en los siguientes agregadores y servicios especializados: Comicverso en Spotify Comicverso en iVoox Comicverso en Apple Podcasts Comicverso en Amazon Music Comicverso en Archive.org Comicverso en I Heart Radio Comicverso en Overcast.fm Comicverso en Pocket Casts Comicverso en RadioPublic Comicverso en CastBox.fm Deja tus comentarios o escríbenos directamente a comicverso@gmail.com

We are a couple of members down today so yes, it's a Lisa episode. Scot and Frank take the wheel to look at a new Origins reveal, some Latest Scores (where Scot goes BIG) but mainly wax on/off about the finale of Cobra Kai. Did they stick the landing or sweep the leg? How was Anthony Mackie's first solo run as Captain America? Hoe tough is it to integrate two cats into the same space? All these un-expected questions and more await! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another banger solo episode of the show you've voluntarily chosen to listen to, for some reason. On this one, we introduce an EXPLOSIVE new segment that takes up most of the episode. We also talk about creating our signature scents, lying to Uber drivers, four-legged animal jumpscares, HBO's Watchmen, baklava heaven, and more! For AD-FREE episodes (and other stuff), check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Nik and Keith Bliss review "Watchmen Chapter 1" !!! Enjoy ! If you would like to come on and discuss YOUR favourite movie send us a email with your movie of choice to : happinessindarknesshow@gmail.com . Check out our great tiers on Patreon : patreon.com/happinessindarkness !!!

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Michael Allen speaks with Arnold Sinisalu, former chief of Estonia's Internal Security Service, about Estonia's frontline role in countering Russian espionage and subversion. Arnold describes how Estonia tracks and disrupts Russian intelligence operations, from spy arrests to cyber defense. He also discusses Russia's evolving sabotage tactics across Europe and the ongoing battle against disinformation. 

On this hard-hitting episode of Steel News, Ann Vandersteel breaks down President Trump's explosive March 4th address to Congress, where he laid out a bold new vision for America—tariffs to curb fentanyl, a government efficiency overhaul led by Elon Musk, and a missile defense system to secure the homeland. She's joined by RC and Juliana Ormond from Sherloc Substack to expose the deep-state corruption sabotaging America. Plus, an exclusive look at the Watchmen Action Training Event—a must-attend for patriots ready to sharpen their voices, take action, and fight back against the globalist agenda. Stay informed, stay engaged, and stay in the fight.Make sure you follow Maverick Broadcasting Network on the following platforms:Pickax: https://pickax.com/maverickbroadcastingRumble: https://rumble.com/c/maverickbroadcasting Substack: https://maverickbroadcasting.substack.comX: https://x.com/mavbroadcastnet Maverick Broadcasting Network benefits when you shop with the following companies:MY GOLD GUY - https://mygoldguy.comAs inflation surges and global elites toy with our financial future, My Gold Guy empowers you to safeguard your wealth with physical gold and silver – a real asset for real Americans. Get your FREE Gold & Silver Guide today, and mention that you were referred by Maverick Broadcasting. PREPPER ALL-NATURALS (code MBN) -  https://freedomfirstbeef.comIn a world where global elites push lab-grown meat and insect-based diets, safeguard your family's health with Prepper All-Naturals' premium freeze-dried beef—100% American, mRNA-free, and boasting a 10-year shelf life. Use code MBN at checkout for a 25% discount and ensure your pantry is stocked with real, nutritious beef amid uncertain times.SUPERMASSIVE BLACK COFFEE (code MBN) - https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com Tired of the corporate sludge masquerading as coffee? Supermassive Black Coffee is your defiant alternative, roasting 100% organic beans with Victorian-era fire roasters to deliver a brew that's pure, bold, and breathtakingly smooth. Join the rebellion against mediocrity and savor the difference. Use promo code MBN for 20% off your order.

In this episode, Steve reflects on the podcast's milestone of 50,000 downloads and shares his recent reading experiences, including 'Cloud Atlas' and 'Dead House Gates'. He discusses the challenges of keeping track of complex narratives and the comfort of rereading classics like 'Watchmen'. The conversation also touches on the mental toll of being an author, the joy of exploring used bookstores, and engaging with the community through reading discussions and blog contributions.Send us a messageSupport the showFilm Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/followLens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewingSpeculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculationsSupport the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9EJoin Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l

Strap yourselves in folks - New York Toy Fair 2025 is here and it brought the big guns! We - and our wallets - are under heavy fire from a carpet bombing of toy goodness and reveals! Enjoy this mid-week drop while we take some time to recover and sell our kidneys to afford all our wants! Don't forget to grab your Super7 items from our affiliate linkSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today, Pastor Jay launched our new sermon series by introducing *The Minor Prophets*. He provided a broad overview of who these prophets were, how they are depicted throughout Scripture, and what lessons their lives can teach us today.

We discuss some of 2024's best, disappointments, and downright awful movies before ultimately deciding on a final four. Be sure to vote in our Twitter poll to help decide what the best movie of 2024 is!Join the conversation on social media: @MACandGUpodcast

Tom Hardy really has chemistry with Tom Hardy. It's Venom: The Last Dance 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   Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention-hellmart-shoppers   Check out Executive Producer Michael Beckwith's movie website at https://upallnightmovies.com/   Siskel and Ebert Scale Josh - Down Brian - Down Al - Down Thoreau - Down   Ranking RANKINGS 1 Endgame 2 Spider-Man No Way Home 3 Infinity War 4 Logan 5 Deadpool & Wolverine 6 Captain America: Civil War 7 The Avengers 8 The Dark Knight 9 THE Suicide Squad 10 Thor Ragnarok 11 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 12 Black Panther 13 Iron Man 14 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 15 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 16 Guardians of the Galaxy 17 Batman Begins 18 Batman 89 19 Spider-Man 2 20 Spider-Man Homecoming 21 Spider-Man Far From Home 22 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 23 Thor: Love and Thunder 24 Deadpool 2 25 Deadpool 26 The Batman 27 Captain America: The First Avenger 28 Spider-Man 29 X-Men: Days of Future Past 30 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 31 Shang-Chi 32 Joker 33 Captain Marvel 34 Ant-Man 35 Blue Beetle 36 Black Widow 37 Ant-Man and the Wasp 38 Eternals 39 Avengers: The Age of Ultron 40 Birds Of Prey 41 Wonder Woman 1984 42 Wonder Woman 43 Iron Man 3 44 The Dark Knight Rises 45 Superman 1978 46 The Marvels 47 Dr Strange 48 Thor 49 Kick-Ass 50 X-Men First Class 51 Hellboy 52 X2 53 Darkman 54 Iron Man 2 55 Swamp Thing 56 Hellboy II: The Golden Army 57 Watchmen 58 X-Men 2000 59 Batman Returns 60 Blade 61 Defendor 62 Unbreakable 63 The Crow 64 Batman 66 65 Orgazmo 66 Superman II 67 Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania 68 Shazam! 69 Thor: The Dark World 70 The Wolverine 71 Superman Returns 72 Blade II 73 Mystery Men 74 Super 75 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 76 Venom: The Last Dance 77 Chronicle 78 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 79 Man of Steel 80 Venom: Let There Be Carnage 81 The Green Hornet 82 The Incredible Hulk 83 Sky High 84 The Mask 85 Constantine 86 The New Mutants 87 The Rocketeer 88 Superman III 89 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 90 The Return of Swamp Thing 91 The Flash 92 Shazam! Fury of the Gods 93 Superhero Movie 94 Blade Trinity 95 Batman V Superman: Dawn of justice 96 Venom 97 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 98 Black Adam 99 Fantastic Four: The Rise of Silver Surfer 100 Hancock 101 Fantastic Four 102 Madame Web 103 Blankman 104 Supergirl 105 The Crow 2024 106 Hellboy 2019 107 Power Rangers 108 The Meteor Man 109 Justice League 110 X-Men Last Stand 111 Van Helsing 112 Spiderman 3 113 The Amazing Spider-Man 114 TMNT2 115 Superman and the Mole Men 116 Green Lantern 117 Ghost Rider 118 TMNT3 119 Hero At Large 120 Push 121 Jumper 122 Condorman 123 Howard The Duck 124 Aquaman 125 Punisher: War Zone 126 Toxic Avenger Part II 127 TMNT: OOTS 128 TMNT14 129 Hulk 130 Bloodshot 131 Daredevil 132 The Crow: City of Angels 133 The Punisher 04 134 The Punisher 89 135 Batman Forever 136 Kick Ass 2 137 Steel 138 Glass 139 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 140 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 141 X-Men: Apocalypse 142 Split 143 Suicide Squad 144 Brightburn 145 X-Men Origins: Wolverine 146 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 147 Sgt Kabukiman NYPD 148 The Phantom 149 Toxic Avenger 150 The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 151 The Shadow 152 The Toxic Avenger Part III 153 Spawn 154 Batman and Robin 155 Elektra 156 Morbius 157 My Super Ex-Girlfriend 158 Zoom 159 Underdog 160 Catwoman 161 The Spirit 162 Jonah Hex 163 Fant4stic 164 Max Steel 165 Superman IV: The Quest For Peace 166 Dark Phoenix 167 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV 168 Fast Color 169 Joker Folie a deux 170 Archenemy 171 Son of the Mask 172 The Crow: Wicked Prayer 173 Super Capers 174 All Superheroes Must Die

Watchmen Chapter 1 was a huge disappointment for The Film Buff, but curiosity got the best of Peter when Chapter 2 became available on HBO Max. As a film, animation, and Watchmen expert, what does AKAPAD have to say about this one?

Interviews from the Capitol with:Ashley Leenert - Texas Right to LifeJackie Schlegel - Texans For Medical Freedom

In a ToyPower first, we record somewhere OTHER than a hosts toy room! We take the show on the road to home of one of Adelaides premier geek aficionados Steve Scholz. While we delve a little into our hosts amazing collection (more on that coming next week!) there is some tasty news to cover. Is this the first Shredder Ben is NOT keen on? Todd and Batman - what could go wrong? JoyToy is KILLING it while Mondo just continue to do Mondo things. Find out more about Steve Scholz to prepare for next week!https://www.facebook.com/toyroomtattoohttps://www.instagram.com/toyroomtattoohttps://www.facebook.com/themightywezSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After their month-long hiatus, the guys are back to talk about everything you can ever imagine. They open with Tyler reading some fan emails! For nerdy stuff, AJ and Tyler talk about Marvel Rivals; Luke catches everyone up on season 3 of Invincible, AJ and Tyler talk about their time on the sleeper hit game Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand, and Luke and Tyler talk about their Civilization campaign. Then the fellas get into sports and recap the NFL Playoffs (imagine losing to the Commanders) and the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off. They also get nostalgic about old Viking and Wild players and moments amongst other old-head talk. Then, they wrap it up with Tyler's review of Watchmen (2009). Incredible stuff from the fellas in this episode, as they have clearly honed their skills during their hiatus. Come back next month (hopefully, I am kidding) for more great content!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Email us at oldschoolnoobspod@gmail.com   Thanks for listening! Shoutout Pat O!

This week road season is heating up. Folks are breaking collar bones, trash talking their old teams and announcing they will retire in many many months. Plus, we learn about watches. This podcast is supported by Cozy Earth. Head over to cozyearth.com/slowride and save yourself an amazing 40% off the softest sheets and items for your home. Stay Cozy, All Winter Long with Cozy Earth. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free! Find us, and other fantastic cycling podcasts on the Wide Angle Podium Network, at wideanglepodium.com! Check out the brand new WAP app available in the Apple and Android app stores! You can email us at theslowridepodcast@gmail.com

What if they made a sequel and nobody came? It's Joker Folie a Deux 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   Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention-hellmart-shoppers   Check out Executive Producer Michael Beckwith's movie website at https://upallnightmovies.com/   Siskel and Ebert Scale Josh - Down Brian - Down Al - Down Thoreau - Down   RANKINGS 1 Endgame 2 Spider-Man No Way Home 3 Infinity War 4 Logan 5 Deadpool & Wolverine 6 Captain America: Civil War 7 The Avengers 8 The Dark Knight 9 THE Suicide Squad 10 Thor Ragnarok 11 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 12 Black Panther 13 Iron Man 14 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 15 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 16 Guardians of the Galaxy 17 Batman Begins 18 Batman 89 19 Spider-Man 2 20 Spider-Man Homecoming 21 Spider-Man Far From Home 22 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 23 Thor: Love and Thunder 24 Deadpool 2 25 Deadpool 26 The Batman 27 Captain America: The First Avenger 28 Spider-Man 29 X-Men: Days of Future Past 30 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 31 Shang-Chi 32 Joker 33 Captain Marvel 34 Ant-Man 35 Blue Beetle 36 Black Widow 37 Ant-Man and the Wasp 38 Eternals 39 Avengers: The Age of Ultron 40 Birds Of Prey 41 Wonder Woman 1984 42 Wonder Woman 43 Iron Man 3 44 The Dark Knight Rises 45 Superman 1978 46 The Marvels 47 Dr Strange 48 Thor 49 Kick-Ass 50 X-Men First Class 51 Hellboy 52 X2 53 Darkman 54 Iron Man 2 55 Swamp Thing 56 Hellboy II: The Golden Army 57 Watchmen 58 X-Men 2000 59 Batman Returns 60 Blade 61 Defendor 62 Unbreakable 63 The Crow 64 Batman 66 65 Orgazmo 66 Superman II 67 Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania 68 Shazam! 69 Thor: The Dark World 70 The Wolverine 71 Superman Returns 72 Blade II 73 Mystery Men 74 Super 75 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 76 Chronicle 77 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 78 Man of Steel 79 Venom: Let There Be Carnage 80 The Green Hornet 81 The Incredible Hulk 82 Sky High 83 The Mask 84 Constantine 85 The New Mutants 86 The Rocketeer 87 Superman III 88 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 89 The Return of Swamp Thing 90 The Flash 91 Shazam! Fury of the Gods 92 Superhero Movie 93 Blade Trinity 94 Batman V Superman: Dawn of justice 95 Venom 96 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 97 Black Adam 98 Fantastic Four: The Rise of Silver Surfer 99 Hancock 100 Fantastic Four 101 Madame Web 102 Blankman 103 Supergirl 104 The Crow 2024 105 Hellboy 2019 106 Power Rangers 107 The Meteor Man 108 Justice League 109 X-Men Last Stand 110 Van Helsing 111 Spiderman 3 112 The Amazing Spider-Man 113 TMNT2 114 Superman and the Mole Men 115 Green Lantern 116 Ghost Rider 117 TMNT3 118 Hero At Large 119 Push 120 Jumper 121 Condorman 122 Howard The Duck 123 Aquaman 124 Punisher: War Zone 125 Toxic Avenger Part II 126 TMNT: OOTS 127 TMNT14 128 Hulk 129 Bloodshot 130 Daredevil 131 The Crow: City of Angels 132 The Punisher 04 133 The Punisher 89 134 Batman Forever 135 Kick Ass 2 136 Steel 137 Glass 138 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 139 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 140 X-Men: Apocalypse 141 Split 142 Suicide Squad 143 Brightburn 144 X-Men Origins: Wolverine 145 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 146 Sgt Kabukiman NYPD 147 The Phantom 148 Toxic Avenger 149 The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 150 The Shadow 151 The Toxic Avenger Part III 152 Spawn 153 Batman and Robin 154 Elektra 155 Morbius 156 My Super Ex-Girlfriend 157 Zoom 158 Underdog 159 Catwoman 160 The Spirit 161 Jonah Hex 162 Fant4stic 163 Max Steel 164 Superman IV: The Quest For Peace 165 Dark Phoenix 166 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV 167 Fast Color 168 Joker Folie a deux 169 Archenemy 170 Son of the Mask 171 The Crow: Wicked Prayer 172 Super Capers 174 All Superheroes Must Die 

Episode 307 - We wrap up our episode on Watchmen with a discussion of the animated film "Watchmen Chapter II" which was released to little fanfare (despite being having pretty stellar reviews) toward the end of 2024.  Plus we read lots of the email we've gotten about this season! Next season (starting next week): We go over the Peter David / Todd McFarlene run on Incredible Hulk. ----------------- Subscribe to support our podcast and get bonus monthly episodes at screwitpodcasts.com Join our Discord -- invite link also at screwitpodcasts.com  

All-Star Gita Jackson and World's Finest Alex Jaffe team up with Music Meister Paul Chin to leap into week 32, featuring talking crocodiles, the least disrespectful ways to pay homage to Watchmen, and Pulsar, Master of Sound. Chapters: Let's Talk Talent (21:26) Let's Talk About the Cover (27:34) Let's Talk About 52 #32 (28:40) The Backup (01:21:03) What's your favorite part of the issue? (01:23:11) The Blackboard (01:27:26) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:34:48) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Kate Kane The Nice House by the Sea Paul Chin Superman Batman Green Lantern Firestorm Infinite Crisis Superboy Cassie Sandsmark Teen Titans Marv Wolfman George Pérez Final Crisis Mary Marvel New X-Men Robin Damian Wayne Peter Tomasi Dick Grayson Joshua Williamson Ralph Dibny Identity Crisis Angelica Jade Bastién Tom King New 52 Le Transperceneige Snowpiercer (2013) Nanda Parbat Deepak Chopra Neal Adams Patrick Oliffe Drew Geraci Osiris Dan DiDio Paul Dini Harley Quinn J. G. Jones Star Wars Deadman Dennis O'Neil Ra's al Ghul Doctor Fate Kyle Rayner Green Lantern (1990 series) #93 Obi-Wan Kenobi The Great Gatsby Seven Years in Tibet (1997) Brad Pitt Limitless (2011) Young Frankenstein Más y Menos Cyborg Beast Boy Raven Duela Dent Joker Offspring The Kingdom Kingdom Come Miss Martian Supergirl Talon Pulsar, Master of Sound Vogue Red Devil Deathstroke Avengers Black Adam Animal Man Darkseid Jack Kirby Adam Strange Captain Comet Starfire Tamaran The Spectre Jean Loring Great Ten Yao Fei Vic Sage Multiversity Alan Moore Watchmen Sue Dibny Doctor Manhattan Booster Gold Hu Wei Intergang Abbott Elementary It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia David Baron Gene Luen Yang Wu Mei-Xin Barbara Gordon Blue Beetle Cully Hamner Blue Beetle (2023) Black Panther (2018) The Authority Hawkman Doomsday Clock Barry Allen Wally West Simon Spurrier Heroes in Crisis Miles Morales The O.C. Gossip Girl 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. If you'd like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show's personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

This week it's just Holden and Jackie, and they're both mourning the loss of David Lynch by viewing his filmic experiences, and both make plans to revisit shows they stopped in the past like post season 1 Twin Peaks, and HBO's Watchmen. Holden spent too much money at Amoeba Records, but got a pretty sweet Beyonce boxset vinyl! Jackie recalls watching Mulholland Drive with her mother in the theatre at roughly age 13. Jackie hates her love for Bad Girls Club, and despite spoiling it for Holden, Jackie won't let him spoil "The Brutalist". Jackie gives a breakdown of the Bam Margera episode of "The Curious Case Of...", and Holden lets Jackie know what he's thinkin' of the breakdown of "Dear Evan Hansen" by Jenny Nicholson. Jackie was not super impressed with "A Real Pain", but worth a watch now that it's on Hulu, and Holden gives an update on Kings of Tupelo! Great Art Explained is a Great Break from the current reality, Jackie rewatched Starry Eyes, and EVEN MOOOOORE! Twin Peaks - Paramount+Lost Highway - Amazon PrimeReal Housewives of SLC - PeacockBad Girls Club Season 7 - OxygenCurious Case of....Bam Margera - MaxA Real Pain - HuluThe Kings of Tupelo - NetflixGreat Art Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBG621XEegk&ab_channel=GreatArtExplainedStarry Eyes - Peacock Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.