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Let Me Know How It Is

A Pop Culture Podcast About Animation, TV, Movies, Comics, and More

tv & film animation & manga

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01:05:07

Superhero Staying Power?

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2020/06/03

Disco. Westerns. There are many examples of things that were once popular that have since died out. The question is, are we in the middle of one of those scenarios as we speak? Thanks to their incredible success at the box-office, today superheroes are as popular as they have ever been. Whether its kids or adults, women or men, everyone seems to enjoy stories of a mild-mannered somebody learning that great responsibility comes along with the great powers. But is it possible that the day will come

01:08:23

Untapped Potential in Pop Culture

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2020/05/27

How many times have you read a comic or watched a show and encountered something that made you think, ”this is such a great idea, why don’t they do more with this?" What properties exist out there that could be huge if only given the opportunity? Every fanboy and fangirl has their list of movies or shows they would like to see made about some property they love that just can’t seem to make the jump into another media. In this episode, the panel opens up about which properties they think have unmined

01:31:41

Spotlight: Darwyn Cooke

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2020/05/20

Darwyn Cooke is an Eisner and Harvey award winning comic creator. Probably best known for his seminal 2006 love letter to the DC silver age The New Frontier, his resume as both a writer and an artist consists also of memorable tales on a who’s who of classic characters in the industry such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Jonah Hex, The Spirit, and an enduring stint on Catwoman where he introduced a brand new look for the infamous cat-burglar that has now become an enduring classic look for the

01:12:44

Insert Coin: Select Your Super Hero

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2020/05/13

Superheroes are not just found in comics, they're in all of our media these days. They are in the movies, on tv, and in animation. But, sometimes we forget that before they came to be done so superbly well there, they could be found in the video game arcades and home consoles of yore. The panel takes a stroll down memory lane as they look back at their favorite superhero video games.

01:00:41

Sequels: What Happens Next

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2020/05/06

All good stories have a beginning, middle, and an end, but sometimes there's more after the screen turns black and the lights come up. What happens after the good guy rides off into the sunset? What happens after the couple says I do? Hence Movie Sequels. A chance for the audience to get to see our favorite characters again and watch them develop and grow while having new adventures. For this episode, the panel examines the different forms a movie sequel can take.

58:57

Spoiler Alert-iquette

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2020/04/29

Darth Vader is [CLASSIFIED]! Rosebud is [REDACTED]? Spoilers are all over the place and you can accidentally stumble upon one anywhere. For this episode, the panel discusses Spoiler Etiquette, and how we can make endings safe for everyone who still likes to be surprised.

01:19:31

Watch Challenge: DuckTales/Justice League Action

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2020/04/22

Tommy issued the challenge. He would choose five episodes of Justice League Action for Zack to watch and in return he would watch five episodes of Ducktales from Zack's choosing. The episodes were selected, the entire panel has viewed them, and now it's time to see who has come around to becoming a fan of the other show.

01:10:55

Spotlight: Saved By The Bell

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2020/04/15

Saved by the Bell was a mega popular teen comedy show that ran for four seasons on NBC in the 90s. The show followed Zack, Kelly, Jessie, Slater, Lisa and of course Screech as they navigated love, relationships, teachers, parents, and homework. The characters were all modeled off of teen archetypes and were brought to life by incredibly charismatic performers. A fun, wholesome show that undeniably became part of the zeitgeist of the time. We’re so excited! We’re so excited to take a look back at

01:09:54

Smells Like Teen Heroes

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2020/04/08

Very few concepts in comics have been as revolutionary as the introduction of the teenage superhero. Their introduction has opened the door to many new creative opportunities for tension and drama. On the cusp of a marvel event focusing on their stable of young heroes, the panel unpacks the idea of the teenage hero to try and understand just what makes it so darn successful.

01:07:54

Batman 1940: And 80 years of Cats, Birds, and Jokes

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2020/04/01

Creating something that maintains its relevance for 80 years is a remarkable achievement, and this year three enduring characters will reach that milestone. The Joker, Catwoman, and Robin: three characters that have pierced the zeitgeist of the pop culture outside of comics and three characters deeply important to the world of Batman -- but which of these three is the most important? The panel tries to parse through almost 100 years of story to find the answer.

44:47

March Animation Madness! - Part Three

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2020/03/27

The exciting conclusion of Animation Madness is here! The panel thought it would be fun to introduce their own style of March Madness with a tournament to crown their favorite cartoon series of all time. We started with 64 and now we've made it down to the Elite 8! Tune in to part three to find out which show gets crowned the winner! Be sure to listen to Part One and Part Two first, if you haven't already.

40:55

March Animation Madness! - Part Two

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2020/03/26

Animation Madness Continues! The panel thought it would be fun to introduce their own style of March Madness this year with a tournament to crown their favorite animated show of all time. What started as 64 great cartoons has now been painfully whittled down to 32. This is Part Two (of three) and showcases The Round of 32 followed by the Sweet 16! Listen and find out which of your favorites survives to move on! Be sure to listen to Part One first, if you haven't already.

52:57

March Animation Madness! - Part One

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2020/03/25

The panel thought it would be fun to introduce their own style of March Madness this year with a tournament to crown their favorite animated show of all time. The panel will match up 64 of the best cartoon series out there as they comb through each matchup until only one victor is left standing. This is Part One (of three) and showcases all of the first round matchups.

56:09

Covering Covers

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2020/03/18

The Comic Cover: The very first thing we see on the shelves. So often it can be the deciding factor in whether we pick up that issue or not. But what is it about them that pulls us in? What is it that entices us, excites us, turns us off, or makes us not notice it in the first place? The panel goes in deep discussing the role of the comic book cover in the past and present. To see a gallery of many of the covers we discuss in this episode, please visit the page for this episode at our website.

46:55

With J.M. DeMatteis

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2020/03/11

J.M. DeMatteis has had an extensive career as a writer in comics, tv, and animation. Best known for his legendary run on Justice League International with collaborators Keith Giffen and Kevin Maguire, as well as the seminal Spider-Man story Kraven’s Last Hunt with Mike Zeck. We talk to him about some of his latest, exciting animation projects including the Warner Brothers produced Animated Film Superman: Red Son, which will be released on Blu-Ray March 17th.

01:00:38

Thanks for the Support(ing Characters)

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2020/03/04

What defines a hero? Is it their power set? Is it their origin story? One can argue that the people that they surround themselves with play an important part. The panel takes a look at supporting casts and why they are so essential to fleshing out the world of a hero.

59:21

The Graphic Novel Collection

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2020/02/26

The advent of the trade paperback or graphic novel collection created a huge shift in the comic business. It was an easier way to attract new readers through these easily packaged collected editions rather than overwhelm them with the daunting numbering system of individual issues. But has the graphic novel collection affected the comic business in more ways than just sales? The panel examines the possible upsides and downsides to the graphic novel or trade paperback collection?

01:01:03

Re-Re-Reboots

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2020/02/19

When a franchise reboots, it's often a polarizing subject among fans. Sometimes the reset button is pushed well before a franchise has explored every avenue and fully run its course. While other times, starting with a clean slate can be a way of injecting some much needed new energy into a franchise. Our panel discusses the subject of reboots and tries to uncover just how necessary a tool they are for creators.

58:00

Secret Identities Revealed

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2020/02/12

The Secret Identity is a staple of superhero stories dating back to before the genre was even created. It's been a key component to some of the world's most beloved heroes. Superman, Spider-Man, Batman; but has the trope had its day? The panel discusses the role of the secret identity in this modern era of storytelling to see if there is still value to maintaining the charade of a mild-mannered alter ego.

01:14:20

We Get Animated About DC Animated Original Movies

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2020/02/05

Warner Bros. Animation has been producing DC Universe original animated movies since 2007. Since then, a whopping 36 films have been produced and counting! Some of these films are some of the best superhero stories ever put to film and the panel discusses the many successes that this series has to offer.

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