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It's a big trailer week! Jon, Steven and Joe discuss the new "Spider-Man: Homecoming" trailer and how the MCU related film will distinguish itself from both the earlier Spidey films and the rest of Marvel Studios. then they cover the trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" with its reintroduction to familiar characters without a hint of plot. Also, the franchise which hides under the radar resurfaces with the "War for the Planet of the Apes" trailer. All this and "Thor: Ragnarok"!

Live from Chicago TARDIS! Jon moderates a panel with George Harris, Robert Smith and Tony Lee to find out whether "Doctor Who" works better as an ensemble or a single companion show. How does the dynamic serve the plot? Who's the companion everyone hates? What's the dream match? All this and comparisons to Star Trek abound!

What would you do for geekdom? Jon and Steven discuss the bad stories, outrageous purchases and insufferable movies they've had to endure all in the name of character loyalty. Plus, Jon slogs through the entire Spider-Man clone saga!

It couldn't be avoided. Jon and Steven discuss the fallout from the election, what to expect in the next four years, what geeks need to fear and if bullying won. Then they try to focus on the positive with great news about Spider-Man's future in the MCU.

The next chapter of Marvel Studios is here! Jon, Steven and Dave Redfield discuss how magic now influences the established Marvel Cinematic Universe, how Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Stephen Strange stands apart from Robert Downey Jr. or Paul Rudd and if Marvel has a formula for origin stories after so many successes.

Adam West is Batman again! The new DTV animated movie "Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders" has arrived and it's like a big budget version of the 1966 series. Jon and Steven discuss the enduring appeal of the series, how it was rejected for years in favor of the dark, modern version of the character and how a new voice cast, the proper of Brave and the Bold and writers from "Scooby Doo" nail the tone of the original show.

New "Logan" trailer! New "Star Wars: Rogue One" trailer! New "Guardians of the Galaxy" teaser! People seem to like "Doctor Strange"! Jon seems to hate eggs! All this plus a goodbye to Kevin Meaney and Steve Dillon.

The author of "Welcome to the Club" is here! Jon and Raquel discuss balancing parenthood and stand-up comedy, getting less than four hours sleep a night and trying to make friends with entire families just to have a conversation with an adult.

Sweet Christmas in October! Jon and Steven cover the Marvel series which crashed Netflix on its release, the blaxploitation homage of the series and inspiration for the comic, why white people should shut up, how the new Iron Fist trailer will affect the character and when Steven will watch episode 9. Plus, NYCC news!

From the UK comes the creator of "Geek Girl"! Sam Johnson talks the first issue of his new series, his love of the Doom Patrol and how flawless characters are the least interesting. Plus, a tale of 24 hour comic days, refrigerator specs and food poisoning.