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It comes around just once every calendar; the most anticipated time of the year. Girls and boys of all ages thrilled and excited about what they will get. A time of togetherness and building memories that will last a life time. No, we're not talking about Christmas, we talking San Diego Comic Con!!! The big one, the event where animation, TV, Movies, comics and more all come together to celebrate geekdom! It's also the premiere event for all kinds of news regarding our favorite characters and media. We dig through all the announcements and dish on what has us most excited. It’s Comic Con 2024, and we've got reactions!

Few things are certain in life.  “Death and taxes” as the saying goes.  Well, people often forget the awesome third certainty that “before long, a new Batman cartoon will be made”.  Here we are on the precipice of the release for the latest,  Batman: Caped Crusader.  This time around, set in 1940s Gotham City, where we will see Batman at the very beginning of his crusade against crime.  Coming from the minds of Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and James Tucker, the trailer for the highly anticipated series just dropped, and we're here to lend our reactions.  Check out what we had to say and be sure to tune in to Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Streaming.  All episodes drop August 1, 2024.

Advertising utilizes many different tricks to try and gain as much interest as possible for their products.  Making up funny and memorable characters is one of those tried and true methods, and that is the topic of discussion for today's episode!  The panel takes a look at some of their favorite original characters that originated in TV commercials.  Ranging from the recent fun and funny, to nostalgic, to the just plain odd, listeners might be surprised to learn just how popular some of these commercials creations became.

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We are partying like it's 1997 as we look forward to the highly anticipated revival of an all-time Saturday morning classic cartoon in the form of the upcoming X-Men '97 animated series, which premieres soon on Disney+. We share what were are looking forward to based on the trailers and news we have so far. We make some predictions and also let you all know what we hope to see in the series. Spoiler alert: I hope Cyclops yells, "Jean!" a lot.

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Embark on a journey through the cosmic realms as our very own Professor of Superheroics, the venerable Frank Melman, unravels the captivating history and evolution of the Multiverse concept! We follow the Multiverse's journey from its early roots in theoretical physics to its metamorphosis into a storytelling staple within the realms of science fiction and superheroes. We share some of our favorite stories from other earths. And we ponder this question: Are there too many multiverses in movies, TV, and media today?

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Marvel's first family is finally coming to the Cinematic Universe. After the loooooong-awaited cast announcement we explore our thoughts on the newly-confirmed Fantastic Four cast, share what we expect from the movie, and speculate about what it might mean for the MCU.

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The future arrived 25 years ago.  Hard to believe, but the half-century-from-now set Batman Beyond is a quarter of a century old.  Set in a Gotham City 50 years in the future, a retired Bruce Wayne aids a new, teenage, Batman, named Terry McGuiness in battling evil and keeping the streets safe from a new breed of dangerous rogues.  The panel takes a deep look at the “Tomorrow Knight” and this lush expansion of the Batman mythos brought to life by celebrated creators Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glen Murkami.  Join us as we delve into all the apathy, greed, corruption as well as hope, courage, honor, and justice that 25 years of Batman Beyond has brought.  (Those are the words from the show’s very awesome Opening credits). 

In this episode, we dissect some of our favorite episodes from the series as well as delve in deep on a certain, infamous episode of Justice League Unlimited, guest starring everyone’s favorite Tomorrow Knight. And we share our thoughts on some of the futuristic villains who haunt us even still. 

Part 2 of 2.

You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com

We always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions, so send them our way at [email protected]

The future arrived 25 years ago.  Hard to believe, but the half-century-from-now set Batman Beyond is a quarter of a century old.  Set in a Gotham City 50 years in the future, a retired Bruce Wayne aids a new, teenage, Batman, named Terry McGuiness in battling evil and keeping the streets safe from a new breed of dangerous rogues.  The panel takes a deep look at the “Tomorrow Knight” and this lush expansion of the Batman mythos brought to life by celebrated creators Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glen Murkami.  Join us as we delve into all the apathy, greed, corruption as well as hope, courage, honor, and justice that 25 years of Batman Beyond has brought.  (Those are the words from the very awesome Batman Beyond Opening credits).  Part 1 of 2.

You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com

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As the curtain rises on 2024, we're rolling out the red carpet for our special New Year's episode! Join us for a pop culture extravaganza as we take a stroll through some of our favorite things of the year that was and cast our eyes toward the exciting horizon of 2024.

As we bid farewell to one year and welcome another, we're also setting the stage for our podcast New Year's Resolutions. Join us as we share our goals, aspirations, and exciting plans for the podcast in 2024. It's a peek behind the curtain as we aim to make your listening experience even more entertaining and engaging. So grab your party hats, pop the confetti, and let's celebrate the turning of the calendar together.

You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com

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Just like Santa, we are sneaking into you home in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve to bring you a present! A brand new episode!

'Tis the season to be jolly, and we're decking the podcast halls with boughs of holly! In this festive episode, join us as we unwrap the magic of Christmas TV episodes and specials that have become a cherished part of our holiday traditions.

From heartwarming classics to modern yuletide delights, we're diving into the snowdrift of television history to revisit the most iconic and heart-touching Christmas moments. Whether it's sitcoms delivering laughter under the mistletoe or dramas warming our hearts by the fireside, we've curated a sleigh full of TV treats.

So grab a cup of cocoa, snuggle up by the fireplace, and let the warm glow of Christmas TV episodes fill your heart with holiday cheer. It's time to share the joy of the season with your favorite podcast crew!

You Can find Episode Notes along with all of our past episodes at letmeknowhowitis.com

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