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The Secret Origins of Mint Condition: Comics, Movies, TV, Sports, Gaming and more

Welcome to the Secret Origins of Mint Condition. Join your hosts James, Joe , and Chris as they delve into the topics of comics, pop culture, sports, gaming and more.

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01:07:39

292. Halloween 2025: Looking back on 80's Horror...

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2025/10/29

Halloween 2025 is here and once again the SOMC crew is joined by our King of Halloween Patrick. After spending many years sharing the love they have for the classic Universal Monsters, the crew takes a turn and talks about the monsters of the 80's. Patrick is our guide through the horror/ slasher movie icons, telling us what makes them great and what movies any horror fan should check out. There will be a few tricks but lots of treats but in the end remember to have a Happy Halloween.

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01:14:13

291. SOMC takes on John Carpenter's The Thing

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2025/10/22

Show notes provided by Chris LaBancaHumans are social creatures. We band together for support and protection, especially in times of danger. That tendency to rely on one another is arguably one of our greatest strengths as a species! Unless, of course, there's something out there counting on us doing just that. Something that can rub, and fray, and tear at those bonds of humanity until none of us can trust any single person. Somehow, impossibly, including ourselves.Join the Secret Origins crew

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01:05:01

290. The Saga of Swamp Thing Vol. 2

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2025/10/18

Welcome once again to the bayou where James, Joe, Chris and Josh are continuing to follow the path of Swamp Thing. This time they are diving into Vol. 2 of Alan Moore's 'The Saga of the Swamp Thing'. Where they discuss Swamp Thing putting Alec Holland to rest, going to Hell to save Abigail's soul, what Abby learns in 'The House of Secrets' and more.

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01:34:57

289. Sports Edition (recorded on 10/7/25) Yankees,...

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2025/10/17

Show Notes provided by Chris LaBancaWelcome, sports fans! It's Joe and Chris behind the sports desk again. And now that we're hitting our stride, we're going to aim to bring you a regular sports episode every two weeks, starting today. We've got plenty to discuss between the MLB playoffs and NHL puck drop, so come hang out with us for a little while! As the divisional round of MLB playoffs is in full swing, it'll be no surprise that we start there. But it's not long before we

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00:49:42

288: Sports Edition Part 1 MLB Post Season and NFL

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2025/10/10

Show notes provide by Joe PelusoChris and Joe are back at the sports desk with another update on the world of sports that continues to thrill and dishearten its legion of fans. Like a screaming line drive smacked up the left-center field cap, the MLB postseason barrels on! The L.A. Dodgers took care of the Reds in short order (The Mets were watching from golf courses in Florida), as the rest of the contests continued at a frenetic pace. Over in the NFL, the Buffalo Bills continue to dominate with

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00:32:13

288. Sports Edition Part 2 NHL FL Panthers Season...

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2025/10/10

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoWith back to back Stanley Cups under their belts, Chris and Joepreview the 2025/2026 Florida Panthers upcoming NHL season. Employing lethal legerdemain in the front office, the brain thrust of the Panthers brought back to the ice almost everyone to make a rush at a "three peat" With his usual unerring stick to puck skills, Chris lays out the most important factors that could make a third straight Cup possible for the Florida fans.But will season ending

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01:25:48

187. Wrapping Up Dexter Resurrection

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2025/10/08

In this week's episode Joe and Keith wrap up the last installment of Dexter by giving there thoughts and highlights on Dexter Resurrection.

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00:36:45

186: Sports Edition Part 2 NY Islanders Season...

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2025/10/03

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoBack at the Mint Sports Desk with another NHL team preview, Chris and Joe take to the ice for the lowdown of the 2025/2026 New York Islanders season. Who's back, who's gone, free agents, the dreaded IL, the schedule, and chances for making the postseason are all covered once again with meticulous precision and proficiency by our master netminder, Chris. Even Joe (lunatic Rangers fan that he is) respects and admires Long Island's hockey team for its

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00:42:16

286. Sports Edition Part 1 (recorded 9/19/25)

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2025/10/03

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoThe wild and wooly MLB season continues as teams scramble to get into the playoffs. There are serious scintillating scenarios that stagger the most seasoned supporter as each play could send your team to the showers, or propel them into the postseason. Join Chris and Joe as they try valiantly toduck out of the way of the "high hard ones" and get back in the box to go yard with their observations and predictions. The guys also examine the state of

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01:02:38

185. Star Trek Edition: Looking back on Star Trek...

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2025/10/01

The crew of the U.S.S Mint Condition are together, join James, John, Josh, Joe and new crew member Toby as they follow the Enterprise back in time to save First Contact from being prevented by the Borg. The crew discuss time travel, why was Lily not remembered, was the Borg Queen a good idea and what would Gene Roddenberry have thought about this movie. Grab your phaser and pulse rifles and remember "The line must be drawn here!"

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00:40:36

184. Sports Edition Part 2 NJ Devils NHL 2025-2026...

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2025/09/26

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoAs the MLB and NFL seasons continue to give you "agita", remember October 7th is right around the corner. It is the glorious day when the NHL season begins, and the dreams of hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup in a packed arena, to the cheers of a raucous crowd, dance in one's head! Following up on our New York Rangers preview, Chris and Joe are back for the low down on The New Jersey Devils! Chris brings to bear his extensive knowledge of the sport, and

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00:29:58

184. Sports Edition Part 1 (recorded 9.12.25)

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2025/09/26

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoChris and Joe are back at the Mint Sports Desk for another update on the impending end of the MLB season, and the forthcoming playoffs.Who's going to have the best record, win their divisions, and capture a wild card. And as the season heads to the warning track, seconds guesses abound, injuries continue to mount and confound (Have you heard the one about Anthony Volpe?), and some awesome baseball recordsare challenged. The guys touch briefly on the NFL, and

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00:55:49

283. Back of the Store Chat (Recorded 9/16/25) Batman...

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2025/09/24

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoIt's been a while since the back door to Mincondition was open(digitally speaking), but with the seasons turning so have James and Joe returned with the latest informal confabs on the current status of the pop culture universe. And it might take a universe, or at least the Alpha Quadrant, to contain all the subjects approached in this episode! Wow! The guys packed a lot into this one! Here's is but a sampling of what you will hear discussed in thisouting: A

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00:56:23

The New York Rangers 2025-2026 Season Preview

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2025/09/19

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoAnd--Chris and Joe are back again at the Mint Sports Desk,(WOW, are these guys on a streak!) to bring you the pre-season lowdown on everyone's favorite (Joe's bias) hockey team THE NEW YORK RANGERS! So put on those pads, lace up those skates, stretch, and get those legs moving and hands warm with stickhandling and shooting drills, because once the puck is dropped it's time to conquer your opponent with speed, grace and power. It's like no other sport

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01:16:47

The SOMC take on Batman the Court of Owls

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2025/09/17

Batman Day 2025 is coming this weekend 9/20/25. To get you ready to celebrate the Dark Knights 85th birthday your hosts James and Josh Muarry dive into the first story line of Batman during the New 52, Batman: The Court of Owls. Written by Scott Snyder with art by Greg Capullo. This artistic duo packs a one, two punch or writing and artwork that creates an amazing new story to the cape crusaders legacy.

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01:11:55

280.Sports Edition (Recorded 9/4/25

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2025/09/12

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso Some sports, and the stars that participate in them, are all about timing and repeatability. Marino Rivera, Pete Weber, and Tiger Woods come to mind, and now we have to add Chris and Joe to the list of guys who are there to deliver on time, and on target. It's a Mint sports episode that delivers the goods on The New York Knicks, the MLB Playoffs, the injury bug, and the the sports fanatics fascination with defense. What is "spin rate",and how might it be more

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00:59:39

279. Superman vs The Elite

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2025/09/10

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoAdaptations from one medium to another can be hit or miss. Some land, and some don't. Ken Kesey's novel "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" was not only a masterpiece of fiction, but when adapted to the big screen, garnered nine academy awards (Including, but not limited to, Best Picture, Best Director. Best Actor, Best Actress, and--no surprise--Best Adapted Screenplay). In our corner of the pop cultureuniverse, we fans have had many live action

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01:17:36

278. Sports Edition (recorded 8/28/25) Famous Sports...

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2025/09/05

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoAs "The Scooter" Phil Rizzuto used to say: "HOLY COW!" The guys are back at the sports desk faster than a "Ryan Express" fastball. That's Nolan Ryan for you youngsters out there. But as you might have surmised this current episode, along with the usual fare of MLB, NHL, NFL, and (unfortunately) the IL updates, will be testing and teasing you with sports Nicknames. Your hosts Chris and Joe have some fun trying to stump each other

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01:11:10

277. 4th Anniversary Edition: BvS: Unfinished Business

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2025/09/03

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoGathered from the four corners of the cosmos are assembled the world's four greatest podcasters! James! Chris! Richie! and Joe!, banded together to bring you the BIG Fourth Anniversary Episode! of The Secret Origins of Mint Condition!!"! (Cue the theme from The Super-Friends) Dusting off Sherman's and Mr. Peabody's Way-Back Machine, the guys revisit the GREAT Batman v Superman debate from an era when Mint Condition had four walls. To say that this

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01:25:44

276. SPORTS EDITION (recorded 8/22/25)

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2025/08/29

Shows notes provided by Joe PelusoAfter a lengthy road trip the boys are back in town for another "sports short"! Yes Chris, and Joe have made it back to the Mint Sports Desk to report on the head scratching MLB season, the NHL postseason and forthcoming pre-season, the plethora of New York Giants QB's (including Tommy Cutlets), and yes--even a nod to the NBA. IL stints, rising stars, monumental base running gaffs, forthcoming free agents, power plays (or lack thereof), wild cards, and fan

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