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The Flash does a few things this week that give promise for the rest of the season. First, outside of the show, an explanation was given to why Grant wasn't in episode 10 a lot (he was on another set shooting for the Crossover). Giving the explanation plus taking Nora off the board this week shows a little bit better planning than in previous seasons. Also, the use of Officer Jones, a character that's been in the background since last season and we never even really knew his name, also helps create a world that feels more lived in. It was a nice callback and use of an existing character for a larger purpose.

We also really like the use of Killer Frost and her issues with Caitlin helping Cisco with the cure. The differences between Ralph's detective skills and Sherloque's allow for both characters to fill a void but not feel repetitive. And finally, we were worried that last week's episode with more on Thawne would make Cicada feel pointless but the show is still keeping him interesting (well, more deadly than anything else) and we appreciate it.

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Welcome to MTR's latest foray into podcasting, a monthly space where we're going to help demistify mortgages for everyone out there. I know you're used to hearing me yell about comics and sports, but my biggest passion is educating others about their homeownership opportunities. To kick things off, Kriss and I take a walk down his homeownership path from first time homebuyer, to selling that home and now he's starting the building his new home as we talk.

Take a listen, and see how that way out of making your landlord rich might be closer than you think. If you've got questions for our next podcast in February, shoot me an email at [email protected] and I'll do my best to answer any general questions that come in.

 

See you next month!

UDPod is here to recap the Championship Weekend that was. We’re joined by Justin from Three Fifs podcast to discuss his favorite player (Todd Gurley), his favorite team (The Rams) and America’s Team (not Tom Brady). We also discuss Greg Hardy and other gross things like the Saints.

Guest: Justin - @Ljay90

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The first Character Corner of 2019 is here! For this episode Kriss and Dpalm do something a little different and instead of focus on a particular character, they're breaking down the history of comic books starting with the Golden and Silver Ages. 

For this episode Kriss used two audible books for sources (both are also available on Kindle or Paperback:

Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture

Marvel Comics: The Untold Story

Using those two sources, Kriss and Dpalm go through what lead up to the first superhero comic of the Golden Age (Action Comics #1) through the evolution of Timely Comics to Marvel Comics and the world of Stan Lee.

Pre-Golden Age

Pulp magazines & Comic Strips

* Golden Age (1938 - 1950)

 

Detective Comics Incorporated

Jerry Siegel & Joe Schuster Action Comics/Superman

 

Bob Kane & Bob Finger Batman

 

Jerry Robinson and how Robin appealed to kids

 

Wonder Woman

 

Superman & the media (radio, movie serials, etc)

 

Fawcett Comics & Captain Marvel

The Superman/Captain Marvel lawsuit

 

Timely Comics

Martin Goodman

 

Joe Simon & Jack Kirby

Human Torch

 

Namor

 

Captain America

 

Comic Code Authority & End of Golden Age

 

Silver Age (1956 - 1970)

 

DC Comics Revives characters

The Flash reboot (barry allen)

 

Justice League of America

 

Stan Lee and Marvel Comics

The Characters

 

The Marvel Method

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Kriss is back with another episode of the Insanity Check to cover this week's dose of insanity in the world. This week he's joined by Rod (@RodimusPrime) from The Black Guy Who Tips and Jeff (@JeffJSays) from For All Nerds. 

Before we get into this episode though we (Kriss, Rod & Jeff) would like to formally & publicly apologize and retract all the things we said in this episode that might upset someone of the talcum powder complexion and get them to want to seek legal action against us from their 2 - 4 person legal team. We are sorry if you found anything we said problematic and upsetting.  

https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=8317535

Topics:

* Shaun King threatens legal action against black activists and journalists (we apologize)

* Justice Together Directors say Shaun King is full of shit (we apologize)

* Shaun King's wife says she's a black woman and to believe her...and explains why they decided not to sue white supremacists (we apologize)

* The Gillette ad has men showing their asses 

* Great Moments in White Privilege

* Megyn Kelly gets the rest of her money

* Australian man has perfectly normal reaction to spider

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It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you, without a podcast ep...well you get the point.

The Doctor, Joseph and Parrish are back to wrap up season 11 of Doctor Who.  We discuss our impressions of the last two episodes, the New Year Day episode, and the development of the companions.  While we love how the series book ended Ryan and Graham's story, we did feel that it ultimately wound up being at the expense of Yaz, who we hope gets more to do in the 12th season.   Confirmed for 2020 and with the entire crew in front and behind the camera returning, we have many more wonderful adventures to look forward to.  We also review the Melanie McFarland Salon article about the many attempts to tear down the series in direct contradiction to the empirical evidence of the show's success, both in ratings and popularity.  Additionally, we address the different approach to storytelling and how that worked to truly and cleanly reboot the series.

Link to the Jinx Yeo comedy clip 

Link to the Melanie McFarland Salon Article

 

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Kriss, Ro and Brandon review M Night Shyamalan's conclusion to his "Unbreakable" trilogy, Glass. This movie had an opportunity to be something but just doesn't live up to the expectations and hype. The first problem being that for a film called 'Glass', it take too long to get the title character doing anything which is what audiences wanted to see. Unlike Unbreakable and Split, Glass  doesn't stand on it's own and it's very clear that it's the end of a trilogy that was never supposed to be a trilogy. There are some elements to like (McAvoy is great and when Jackson gets to be the Mr. Glass we've waited 19 years for, he's great as well). Overall, your mileage may vary.

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The Flash is back from winter break so that means Kriss & Dpalm are back for Super Tuesday Recap! While there are elements of this episode we like, we think it was kind of a slow stumble out the gate from break for the show. Particularly since the last 2 episodes were episode 100 and part of the Elseworlds crossover. Seems like an odd choice to come back from break and shelve Barry for most of the episode. We get what they were trying to do but that also leads to the second problem: While we love the Eobard Thawne reveal at the end of episode 100, it kinda leaves us not caring about Cicada anymore. Particularly when this episode focuses on Nora learning the wrong lesson and agreeing to give Thawne in the future a chance. It makes us think that Thawne is the main villain we should care about and while Cicada has been good, it really undermines him.

But all that said, we're willing to wait it out and see how things turn out. Particularly since there are still some good elements sprinkled throughout this episode. We get the hint that we could be getting some Young Rogues at some point in the future and Cisco turns into Hank McCoy (This "meta cure" is a bad idea).

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This was supposed to be it. My coup de grace. My flu game, except min actually sick, not hungover. But someone had to ruin it all by ordering a bunch of dollar menu nonsense for the National Champs. Kriss is here, so you already know.

Guest: Kriss

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MTR's science team, PFunk & Coqui, are back combining science talk and pop culture nerdom and more. Give it a listen!

• Crazy Lady questions Vaccines at CDC Meeting
• Insects are disappearing. Could it be the heat?

The CRISPR Baby

• The story: Chinese Scientists are creating CRISPR Babies
• More Background
• Ethics?

#CatchTheseHands2018: Wild Dogs Terrorize a Small Town

 

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