Prodigious Saps

By Chad Smalley & Brendan Jones

Chad Smalley and Brendan Jones (friends for more than 30 years) reflect on movies, TV, music and comics… with a special focus on their shared love of Superman.... more

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November 03, 2022Episode 4: Believe It or Not
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9wEcMCVphI4
This week we begin with the long lost Superman poem by Vladimir Nabokov that gave this podcast its name. It's a remarkable story that almost seems too wonderfully nerdy to be true.
We then talk about the atrocious Superman IV for a bit before digging into the classic 1980s TV series "Greatest American Hero". The discussion includes:
The impact it had on us as kids
What we think of it now
Why is it still popular
The theme song
Should it be rebooted, and how?
Along the way we also touch on Quantum Leap, Truth, Justin and the American way, Hero At Large, et al.
SHOW NOTES:
"Superman returns: An unpublished poem by Vladimir Nabokov" By Andrei Babikov (requires subscription)
Nabokov's Superman Poem (doesn't require subscriptino)
Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps
RELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/
SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercast
Tesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.com
Breakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods
Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
...more
1h 8min
October 27, 2022 Episode 3: We Have Words For Mr. Snyder
This week, as Brendan said towards the end of last week's show, we have words for Mr. Snyder. After this... it's time to move on (maybe).
We begin with a brief review of the delightful SUPERMAN ‘78 comic book series before getting into it. Once and for all, we detail everything we didn't like—and to be fair, some things that we did like—about the Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, Justice League, the Snyder Cut, etc.
Also: Wonder Woman 1984, James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker, Velvet Goldmine, and Chad's old Ziggy Stardust broadway musical idea.
Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussaps
RELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/
SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercast
Tesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.com
Breakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods
Campbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/
...more
55min
October 16, 2022Episode 2: Caped Wonder Stuns City
In our second episode, Brendan and Chad revisit Superman Returns, analyze its strengths and many flaws, and compare it to other portrayals of Superman. Who got it right? Who got it oh so wrong? How could it be done better?
Our other main topic: should Matt Reeves' "The Batman" serve as the foundation for a new DCEU?
Also discussed:
McCartney 3,2,1
Marvel: Then & Now - A Night With Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Hosted by Kevin Smith
Superman: the Movie
Superman II
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Man of Steel
Batman v Superman
Batman '66, Batman '89, and Superman '78 graphic novels
As always: SPOILERS ABOUND!
Mentioned:
Campbell and Jones Meet the Monsters
George Martin sketch by Big Train
...more
1h 35min
October 09, 2022 Episode 1: Opening Scrawl
In our debut episode, Brendan and Chad reminisce about the early '90s Houston music & arts scene before diving into a broad array of nerdy dissections. Batman, Superman, the Arrowverse, Star Wars prequels, sequels and Disney+ shows, and tons more.
Watch/Subscribe on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/fx79Dqwu0Ao
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/
SlapperCast: a weekly podcast / road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercast
Tesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.com
Breakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-gods
...more
1h 54min

FAQs about Prodigious Saps:

How many episodes does Prodigious Saps have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.