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Is it the greatest sci-fi film this year or another cult favorite? Join Jon, Steven, Marco Garcia and Davis Miller in a round-table discussion on expectations of the sequel over 35 years, whether the larger budget helps build the world or creates a disconnect with the 80’s version, and if the singular tone creates a refreshing look at the genre or is out of step with mainstream audiences. Plus, grumpy Harrison Ford in all his glory.

Live from the Blue Box Cafe! Jon and Steven join the SMG Podcast Marathon to talk marathons. Is it worth doing what you love long enough to not like it anymore? Does binge watching create non-stop marathons? Is watching the same movie over and over again a marathon? And how embarrassing is it to watch a show all day while other people run 26 miles?

The first new episode of “Star Trek” in 12 years has premiered! But is it worth the subscription? Jon and Bill Monroe discuss the new approach to the series, the tone shift in putting plot before character, and is it really “Star Trek” without the social commentary? Plus, “Gotham” gives up.

Harley Quinn turns 25 and has taken over “Batman Day”! Jon and Steven discuss her 90’s origin, how the Arkham video games and the “Suicide Squad” movie altered her and whether her explosive popularity eclipses Batman. Plus, Rob Reiner is a national treasure.

The creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing has passed. Jon and Steven discuss Len’s long and varied career, from runs on Thor, Justice League, Spider-Man and Batman to episodes of Batman:the Animated Series to his editorial stints running Watchmen and all of Marvel. Plus, how the model of publishing has changed since Len’s heyday in the 1970’s.

It’s a milestone for Bruce Timm’s groundbreaking show! Jon, Steven and David Redfield discuss their first reactions to the show in 1992, how it adapted into six more series and how much credit Paul Dini deserves. Also, the connections between the FOX show and “Batman Returns”!

“Defenders” on Netflix! “The Tick” on Amazon! “Batman Harley Quinn” on iTunes! And all of it disappointing! Jon and Steven cover a major turning point in comic media and how it’s so hard to top its predecessors. Plus, we’re all caught up on “Rick and Morty”!

Jack Kirby turns 100! Jon and Steven discuss Jack’s impact on comics to the present day, how responsible he was for his creations with Stan Lee and how to get past all those ugly faces. Plus, he hates Nazis.

Bill Monroe is back and so is most of his left side! Bill returns for a discussion on how the stroke he suffered in June changed the way he learns, how the brain communicates with the rest of the body and how we are abandoning drives for a blind faith in the cloud. Plus, the return of his podcast “Two Minute Talk”

In a shared universe world, do sequels even matter? Neal Fischer joins Jon and Steven to talk the best and worst follow ups in movie history, why comedy sequels never work and his two new movie related podcasts. Also, do fan films count?