Crazy Sexy Geeks

SEASON 2 STARTS NOW! Comic book writer/editor Joseph P. Illidge (@josephPIllidge) joins host and pop culture historian Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler) to discuss building the new, socially relevant "Catalyst Prime" superhero world from Lion Forge Comics, along with "Solarman" and lessons learned from Milestone Comics.

Author/singer/bard Kiri Callaghan (@KiriCallaghan) and clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu (@AliMattu) join host Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler) to discuss the Back to the Future franchise. Why does it still have such a strong fanbase? What worked and what didn't? What was the original story and casting? And how do the rules of DeLorean-based time travel really work?

Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler) discusses transgender stories and characters with author April Daniels (@1AprilDaniels) and Brianna Wu (@Spacekatgal), Head of Development at Giant Spacekat. Is Samus Aran of "Metroid" transgender? What were the first transgender stories in U.S. comics? How do characters such as the Shining Knight stack up? Listen in on the discussion! Support CRAZY SEXY GEEKS through Patreon.com/AlanKistler

ReBecca Theodore (@FilmFatale_NYC) is a film/TV contributor for Forbes and Roger Ebert. We chat about the history and portrayals of black superheroes in comics, TV and film. Who were the first black superheroes? Does the CW portray Vixen well? Has Storm in film measured up to Storm in comics? What heroes are we still waiting to see? Hosted by Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler).

This episode features writer/artist Phil Jimenez (@PhilJimenez), whose work includes Wonder Woman, New X-Men, The Invisibles, Otherworld, The Amazing Spider-Man, Infinite Crisis, Superman and others. We discuss LGBT characters and stories in U.S. superhero comics, how things have changed and what could be explored in the future.

This week, a COMMENTARY track. Synch up your DVD or streaming video of the DOCTOR WHO episode "Father's Day" and listen to commentary with Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler), author of the NYT Best Seller "Doctor Who: A History." Joining him is psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Janina Scarlet (@ShadowQuill) to discuss the themes of loss, grief, acceptance, and if the 9th Doctor suffers from PTSD.

What is the psychological nature of the Hulk? Is he a monster or protector to Dr. Bruce Banner? How does he reflect PTSD, DID, our own fears about anger, and the experiences of military veterans? Psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Janina Scarlet (@ShadowQuill) joins host Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler) to delve into the meaning and symbolism of the gamma-powered giant from Marvel Comics.

Matt Murdock AKA Daredevil is an attorney and a vigilante. Do his powers of lie detection violate the rights of others? When has being a superhero led him to ignoring the rules of how a lawyer should act? Attorney Kevin A. Kistler joins us to discuss a few interesting cases seen in the Daredevil comics, including his very first adventure by Stan Lee and Bill Everett.

Gwenda Bond (@Gwenda) is the author of the YA book LOIS LANE: FALLOUT. In this episode, she calls in so we can chat about the book, as well as the history and evolution of Lois Lane in DC Comics. Hosted by Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler).

CRAZY SEXY GEEKS is back! Comic book historian and NYT Best Selling author Alan Kistler is joined by psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu to discuss the moral fears, hopes and questions about artificial intelligence. Blade Runner, Terminator, Lt. Commander Data, Ultron, the Vision, Fritz Lang's Metropolis, The Matrix, and the works of Isaac Asimov are all discussed. Join us!