Today we discuss comic relief in the Marvel Movie Universe like in Avengers. Also how it is used in Sherlock, Steven King's work like the Shawshank Redemption, and much more.

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Today we talk with the amazing musician and artist Angel Metro and creativity and how it evolves over time. How being a nerd is awesome, X-Men, Battle Angel Alita, and her album on Spotify!

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Today, with special guest Lisa Weigold, we discuss the Bechdel Test and how it has evolved over the past 30 years. How The Lord of the Rings trilogy fails it but the Tomb Raider video game passes it. We discuss how the musical Hamilton technically passes it, but how it also includes strong female characters with agency. Join us while we chat about the Bechdel Test and how it has changed over time.

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Two guys talk about how awesome women are and how we love to see they are being represented more and more in modern media and creativity. We have a long way to go (for example no women were included in this episode, which is an oversight which we shall rectify next week...stay tuned!). We also talk about Aladdin's new trailer.

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Ethan and Nathan sit down and have a chat with graphic designer and illustrator, James Peay, about how he got started, what he loves about being a designer and illustrator, and fight scenes. Ethan and Nathan also chat about Robin Hood: Men in Tights, the Princess Bride, Sherlock Holmes, Kill Bill, and Batman Beyond to name a few. Join us while we fight it out about fight scenes.

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Ethan and Nathan discuss the various types of adaptations, books to movies, video games to movies, movies to... you get the idea.

We also take a brief dive into the Spoilerverse and discuses Umbrella Academy.

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Today we welcome Jenn Horne to chat about improv and how it is an awesome way to spur creativity. We also chat about Umbrella Academy, Rising Stars, DC vs Marvel, and Ragnarok.

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Join Ethan and Nathan while they chat about their favorite villains from comics, TVs, video games, and film. Ranging from Batman and Wonder Woman to The Great Mouse Detective and The Terminator.

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We talk about a trip to Disney, a trip to Mustafar, VR, Aladdin and the upcoming Disney remake, and how Resident Evil is really good at helping you scream a lot.

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Join us as we wrap up our three part series about the hero's journey and how it relates to Good Will Hunting. We discuss how the movie is an interesting take on one of the most iconic story structures. We also chat about Batman Begins, the Karate Kid, and more!

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