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01:07:56

Is Oscar Still Relevant?

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2022/03/30

Unquestionably cinema's highest prize in Hollywood is the Academy Award aka the Oscar. Over the years, though, their existence and relevance has come into question more and more by movie goers. Are the right movies being recognized? We tackle some age old questions here: How is great defined? What does success look like? What is the nature of art? It's all here, using the Oscars as our jumping off point.

01:16:16

March Main Character Madness - Part Three

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2022/03/23

Our third annual March Madness Tournament concludes here! We started with 64 of the best main characters and here we are. This is it! We now find out who the panel’s favorite protagonist in all of pop culture! Also included are some honorable mentions of characters that didn’t make the cut. Part 3 of 3.

01:09:08

March Main Character Madness - Part Two

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2022/03/16

Our third annual March Madness Tournament continues! We've got even more crazy main character match-ups and even more arbitrary decisions. We're on a mission to crown the greatest protagonist in all of pop culture. Part Two of our tournament takes us through the Round of 32 and the Sweet Sixteen. (Part 2 of a 3-part series)

01:21:58

March Main Character Madness - Part One

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2022/03/09

It's our third annual March Madness Tournament! Tommy takes the lead as we go through all of the first round matchups to crown the greatest protagonist in the history of pop-culture! Join us for Part One of this three part series where we pit 64 of our personal favorite main characters against each other one-on-one and choose winners based on completely arbitrary criteria.

01:04:25

Spotlight: Tex Avery

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2022/03/02

In the world of animation, there are few figures more important than Tex Avery. A bombastic creative force who brought his unique brand of comedy, energy, and wit. In addition he introduced us to many of the favorites we know and love: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig, all are household names in part because of Avery's influence. Today the panel honors one of the greats from the Golden Age of animation, Tex Avery.

01:13:30

Going Rogue

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2022/02/23

Continuing with our Team Member Character Archetype series, today the panel looks at some of the best examples of the Team Rogue. This Archetype includes some of media's most popular characters -- people love the scoundrel rebels type. Join the conversation as the panel discusses Team Rogues.

01:03:20

Movie Club: The Last Boy Scout

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2022/02/16

The hey-day for Action Movies was the 80s and early 90s, and few are more synonymous with the genre than Bruce Willis. Everybody knows his most famous role, but he also starred in a lesser known favorite called The Last Boy Scout. As we do from time to time we're jumping in and doing a deep dive on a movie from the past, so join us as we discuss this thrilling actioner from 1991.

01:13:52

Winning Sports Movies

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2022/02/09

We talk a lot about heroes on Let Me Know How It Is. Characters who never say die. Characters who believe in themselves. Characters who find the courage to do the right thing no matter what. These characters are plentiful, but they don’t have to wear a cape to be a hero. Sports movies share many of the themes that we all know and love from superheroes. A genre with its own conventions and tropes and no shortage of memorable entries. Join us as we talk up our favorite sports movies.

01:15:02

Taking a Look at Two-Face

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2022/02/02

Batman has some of the best and most popular rogues gallery in all of comics, and Two-Face is one of the brightest villainous standouts. There is so much to his character: the grotesque visual, the two-toned/patterned suits, and of course the coin flipping. One of Two-Face's many obsessions is also with the number two. In honor of 2/2/22, and as we approach his 80th anniversary, the panel will focus on the Batman Rogue, Two-Face.

01:09:01

Smartest People in the Room

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2022/01/26

Pop culture has more than its fair share of geniuses. Practically any property or franchise you can think of has a resident intellectual; but which is the best? Who is the smartest of the smart? The panel today is looking at the Brains of the Operations, and we're listing our favorites. Following our Super Team Dynamics episode, where we touched on some of the common types of characters that often comprise teams, this episode is the first in a series we will regularly revisit where we explore each

01:14:44

Super Team Dynamics

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2022/01/19

Team books are a staple of comic books. The Fantastic Four and the Justice League were break out hits in the 60s. Teen Titans and the X-Men were some of the hottest books of the 80s and 90s. And of course, there may be nothing in pop-culture hotter than The Avengers at the moment. Each team has its own feel, it's own vibe, and the panel wanted to explore the dynamics and character interactions of some of our favorite team books. Come along and join the conversation as the panel tackles Team

01:09:35

Building Worlds

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2022/01/12

World building is a term that applies to the vastness of a fictional world. Its a concept that interestingly sees that the fuller a universe becomes, the more scrutinized the world gets, as its devoted fan base tries to understand every facet of that fictional environment. There is a component of this to all art, but the best examples of world building can create an engaging experience for audiences no matter how fantastical that world might be. Buckle in as the panel takes a good long look at world

01:06:28

Giant-Size Annual #3 – Part Two – Looking Forward to...

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2022/01/05

As promised, it's Part 2 of our Year End Annual! This time the panel looks ahead to 2022 and lists all the movies, tv, & comics we have high anticipation and hopes for. Help us usher in 2022 with some hopefully future classics coming out way in the New Year.

01:12:20

Giant-Size Annual #3 – Part One – Looking Back at 2021

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2021/12/29

It's time again for our Year End Annual! Here, in Part 1, the panel will look back and discuss all the pop culture goodness that came our way in 2021! Join the panel as we say goodbye to 2021 and get ready for the new year.

01:08:34

Wonder Woman - Celebrating 80 Years

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2021/12/22

There is no more iconic female superhero in the world than Wonder Woman. For decades, she has been a staple of pop culture and a symbol of feminism, and women's empowerment and this year she's turning 80! A warrior, a princess, an activist, a superhero, and a founding member of the Justice League -- there is so much to unpack so we brought in some help. Featuring guest panelist, and Wonder Woman enthusiast, Devon Sanders. Join us as the panel celebrates 80 years of Wonder Woman!

01:09:52

Fantastic Four - 60th Anniversary

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2021/12/15

1961, the year that started it all. Some argue it's the start of the silver age of comics. That part is certainly up for debate but what is not is that 1961 saw the release of one of the most seminal books of all time. 60 years ago, Fantastic Four #1 hit newsstands. Its creative team, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, not only created some of the most enduring characters of all time, but their work in FF led to the creation of almost the entire Marvel Universe as well as one of the most celebrated runs in

01:39:58

One Hundred and One Hot Takes

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2021/12/08

Can you believe it’s been 101 episodes so far?! For such a momentous milestone, we just couldn’t settle for one topic. Or even two topics. No, for our 101st episode we are shooting out 101 of the hottest takes there are. That’s right! 101 hot takes in 101 minutes across a plethora of pop cultural topics that we believe deep down to our very cores! Plus we share many other nuggets of information, thoughts, and opinions along the way. So, saddle up for episode number 101, and counting!

01:17:15

Definitive Five: Part III (Choosing More of Our...

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2021/12/01

Definitive 5 is back! Frank has assembled a list of some of the most popular and interesting characters from pop culture. The only thing they all have in common, is they have all appeared in movies, comics, video games, animation, AND Television. In this third installment, the panel goes through this list to decide each of their preferred versions of beloved characters from pop culture, including Cyclops, Venom, Boba Fett, and many, many, more.

01:15:07

Superman: The Animated Series - 25th Anniversary

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2021/11/24

Can you believe it's been 25 years since Superman: The Animated Series debuted on Kids WB?! Produced as a follow up to the incredibly popular Batman: The Animated Series, Superman shared many of the same creators and is just as definitive a take on the Man of Steel as its predecessor was for the Dark Knight. An impressive show and an important one in ushering in the beloved DC animated Universe aka ' the Timm Verse', come along as the panel celebrates 25 years of Superman: The Animated Series.

01:17:08

Disney+ Day 2021 Reactions

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2021/11/17

Last year, Disney Investor Day was an unexpected flood of new and exciting news for upcoming Star Wars, Marvel, and Animation projects coming over the next few years. This year, the event is renamed Disney Plus Day, and brings us even more new project announcements along with updates for some of the most anticipated shows and movies. Come along and join as the panel goes over all the news from Disney Plus Day 2021.

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