Caffeinated Comics on Radio Misfits

Jon had COVID all last week so we’re celebrating Batman Day today! Jon and Elliott discuss why the strikes have slowed down momentum for the world’s most popular comic book character, how current loyalty can turn into nostalgia and when we can expect the next Bat renaissance. Plus, a new Doctor Who trailer, non-sexual man crushes, and why no one will remember Larry, Daryll and Daryll. [Ep350]

Hasbro’s Marvel Legends has returned with another large figure! Steven tells Jon why the classic Avenger is already on his wish list, how Hasbro recovered from the failure of last year’s Engine of Destruction and whether a Quinjet is in the line’s future. Plus, McFarlane goes his own way, the endless choices of character selections through multiple eras and why Gen Xers and Millennials need playsets. [Ep349]

The final Indiana Jones movie is available on digital and Jon and Elliott are kicking off Labor Day weekend watching it. Listen to this podcast along with the movie as the two super fans discuss behind the scenes stories, production secrets and recollections of the entire franchise in real time. [Ep348]

“Spider-Man: Lotus” cost $125,000. “The Flash” cost $200,000,000. And Jon and Elliott hate them both equally. How can a movie made out of love show no joy? How does the multiverse become formulaic? And what do both films miss about their core character? Plus, remembering the origin Harley Quinn, Arleen Sorkin. [Ep347]

How does Star Trek stay current while honoring its past? Jon welcomes Mr. Waynes Pop Culture Collectibles founder Mike Caplan to discuss all the series on Paramount Plus. How did “Picard” season 1 and 2 pave the way for the events of season 3? How does “Lower Decks” both parody and celebrate the franchise? Why is the viewscreen on “Strange New Worlds” so big? Plus, why aren’t toy companies taking advantage of Trek’s resurgence? [Ep346]

Jon, Elliott, Dave and Tom return to the MCU just as Peter Parker leaves for Europe. The crew discusses the epilogue of Phase 3, why rights issues keep Marvel’s flagship character from becoming the center of the cinematic universe and how live action can compete with “Into the Spider Verse”. Plus, writer and actor strikes, authentic teenagers, and the road not taken for Jake Gyllenhall. [Ep345]

David Tennant and Michael Sheen are friends and Jon and Elliott like to talk about them. They discuss how the real life friendship of the stars informed the new story and how “Staged” changed the backdrop of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy. Plus, Barbie makes Lego Movie moves, Star Trek sings, and comedy murder mysteries become a genre. [Ep344]

Pluto TV has launched a 24 hour Godzilla channel, and Howie Weingarten is here for it. Jon and Howie discuss the highs and lows of the franchise and what uncovered gems there may be in the rubber suit genre. Plus, Howie hates “The Flash”, Barbie sells out, and remembering Paul Reubens [Ep343]

Hollywood skipped Comicon this year. Was there finally room for comics? Jon and Elliott take a look at all the announcements and how they harken back to the 90s. Plus, the constant rebooting of Daredevil, the silence of “Secret Invasion”,and were the aughts so bad it can’t sustain nostalgia? [Ep342]

“Indiana Jones” continues to struggle, “The Flash” has slowed to a crawl and not even Tom Cruise can make a summer blockbuster possible. Jon and Elliott discuss what is keeping people out of the theaters, the ballooning budgets that don’t show up on screen,and why fans root for a franchise they love to fail. Plus, is it really a “Secret Invasion” if no one cares? [Ep340]