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  • Best Fictional Schools

    Best Fictional Schools
    Jul 29 2025
    School may be out for the summer, but comic book always have havens for the strange and nerdy to find refuge in. On this week's episode we step into the hallowed halls of The Umbrella Academy, Kamar Taj, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and Starfleet Academy to conclude which Universe offers the best education to a young superhero type. Did we miss your fave?


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    55 mins
  • MAILBAG Superman before the James Gunn Movie

    MAILBAG Superman before the James Gunn Movie
    Jul 22 2025
    This week YOU lead the Superman discussion! We answer your questions about everything Superman from stories we love, tropes we want to retire, characters we want to see more of, and moments we never want to hear referenced ever again. Did your question make it to air? Listen to the full episode & find out!


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    31 mins
  • Superman is Better than Batman

    Superman is Better than Batman
    Jul 15 2025
    Hollywood has unleashed the latest adaptation of The Man of Steel on the big screen. The Big Blue Boy Scout has been reinvented for a whole new generation of movie-goers. On this week's episode we reignite the eternal debate between Superman and his super friend - Batman: The Dark Knight. We explore their respective strengths, leadership styles, sidekicks, rogues galleries and more. Will be still believe this title by the end of the pod? Will you?! Listen to hear how we defend your fave!


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    51 mins
  • Wakanda MEGA EPISODE (Black Panther, Shuri, Dora Milaje, Ironheart)

    Wakanda MEGA EPISODE (Black Panther, Shuri, Dora Milaje, Ironheart)
    Jul 8 2025
    Today, in celebration of Ironheart's first season on Disney+ we tie the threads between Riri Williams' Wakandan origins and her status as MIT's greatest superhero with some of our favorite Wakanda-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 198: Black Panther – Explore the science and the magic of the OG Black Panther king with Special Guest Jay Washington
    • GHL 201: Shuri (Black Panther) – Study up on the genius kid sister of T'Challa who became Black Panther in her own right
    • GHL 438: Dora Milaje (Back Panther Wakanda Forever) – Discover the elite female fighting force who hold up the Black Panther
    • GHL 437: Ironheart (Black Panther Wakanda Forever) – Follow the journey of Riri Williams who upgraded Iron Man's classic design with Wakandan flare
    Suit up in red, black, and gold and time travel your way through the spirit plane of podcasting in this epic celebration of all things Wakanda! (Additional research and writing by Diego Anthony Nuñez)


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    4 hrs and 9 mins
  • Myths & Legends Begging for a Modern Movie Adaptation

    Myths & Legends Begging for a Modern Movie Adaptation
    Jul 1 2025
    Every major Hollywood actor seems lined up to star in Batman director Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. The ultimate Hero's Journey. The archetype upon which so many great superhero stories have been told. We explore other classic myths, legends, stories, and pantheons that are begging for a Silver Screen Hollywood treatment! Plus, we tease an ongoing series leading up to the 2026 release of Nolan's Odyssey. Wondering if we'll reach outside of Ancient Greece? Listen to hear if we list your fave!


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Zombies

    Zombies
    Jun 24 2025
    28 Years Later from Danny Boyle follows up (23 years later!), on his zombie movie masterpiece - 28 Days Later! There are multiple Walking Dead shows on the air right now. The Last of Us in a beloved video game and streaming franchise starring the greatest daddy of all time. Zombies are back, baby! We explore why zombies, walkers, biters, or whatever you want to call them continue to hold us in their thrall from George Romero's shambling black-and-white Night of the Living Dead, through cultural context, evolving into the bastion of modern horror. Scared yet? You will be because Your Geek History Lesson is now in session!


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    49 mins
  • Flash Family MEGA EPISODE (Barry Alan, Iris West, Wally West, Bart Allen)

    Flash Family MEGA EPISODE (Barry Alan, Iris West, Wally West, Bart Allen)
    Jun 10 2025
    Today, in celebration of the comic book series Absolute Flash, which is jumping off shelves worldwide, we've entered the Speed Force to summon the assistance of The Flash Family from some of our favorite Flash-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 228: The Flash (Barry Allen) with Stephen Schleicher – Explore the science fiction origins of investigator Barry Allen, who redefined the role of The Flash.
    • GHL 462: Iris West (The Flash) – Study up on the smartest woman in Central City and discover what led to her romance with Barry Allen
    • GHL 146: Kid Flash (Wally West) – Discover the boy who grew up loving The Flash then perfected what it meant to be The Flash
    • GHL 365: Impulse (Bart Allen) – Follow the journey of the slack speedster who became The Flash and died to save the world
    Suit up in red and gold and time travel your way through this epic celebration of the Flash Family! (Additional research and writing by Meredith Harris)

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    4 hrs and 1 min
  • Action Spies MEGA EPISODE (Mission Impossible, James Bond 007, Is James Bond Still Relevant)

    Action Spies MEGA EPISODE (Mission Impossible, James Bond 007, Is James Bond Still Relevant)
    Jun 3 2025
    This week, in celebration of the latest Mission Impossible and the recent news about the new James Bond franchise, we’ve commissioned a deadly collection of Super Spy-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 220: Mission Impossible with Samm Levine & Rachel Cushing – Breaking down the Mission Impossible franchise movie by movie
    • GHL 88: James Bond 007 – Uncover the literary history of England's greatest secret agent complete with Licence to Kill
    • GHL 386: Is James Bond Still Relevant with Danielle Price – Explore the tough question of tropes & stories from a very different time while asking how archetypes like James Bond can still resonates with modern audiences
    Grab your tux, pack your mask, and join us for this super secret celebration of movie Action Spies!

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    3 hrs and 29 mins