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- Episode 12: Hurray, Hurray Sweethaven
This week on P-Saps No. 12:
- Speculation about how the FANTASTIC FOUR will be introduced to the MCU
- Why Robert Altman's "POPEYE" is one of the greatest adaptations of comics to film ever made.
- Much love for the brilliant HARRY NILSSON, who wrote the songs for POPEYE and did a ton of amazing, legendary stuff before that.
ALSO: New Quantumania trailer and Paul McCartney's collaboration with Elvis Costello.
SHOW NOTES
Tesla City Stories Podcast
https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/the-tesla-city-stories/the-tesla-city-stories-podcast/d38a3b45-c2a6-4230-8af4-9f4fa808a047Zsu-Zsu's Petals Christmas Reunion 1993
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0C28852F1454D862Robin Williams shows off his Popeye voice | The Dick Cavett Show
https://youtu.be/O_wIHGwhLxIProdigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 10 min - Episode 11: Beatles, VHS Tapes and Farts
Prodigious Saps No. 11: "Beatles, VHS Tapes and Farts"
The Beatles Anthology, Peter Jackson's "Get Back", VHS Nostalgia & Everything Everywhere All at OnceThis week we pluck a few gems from our cornucopia of nerdy artifacts, including Chad's ornately decorated VHS tapes of #thebeatles Anthology's original broadcast, before talking about probably the best movie of 2022, and one of the greatest movies ever made: #EverythingEverywhereAllatOnce.
00:00 — Intro
00:47 — Nerdy Stuff04:01 — The Beatles Anthology07:06 — Free As A Bird & Real Love08:56 — Band arguments09:45 — Peter Jackson's "Get Back"13:45 — Aging singing voices17:14 — VHS & DVD nostalgia31:44 — Everything Everywhere All at Once43:27 — Confess, Fletch46:05 — More EEAAOProdigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 2 min - Episode 10: Hi, I'm the DC Universe
Prodigious Saps No. 10: "Hi, I'm the DC Universe"
James Gunn DCU News | Green Lantern series? | Doom Patrol? | The Sandman Netflix Review | Jon Schnepp's "Death of Superman Lives"PLEASE NOTE: We totally screwed up Grant Morrison's non-binary pronouns in this episode. Sorry for that! We'll get it right next time. We love you, Grant.
THIS WEEK on P-SAPS: the latest news concerning James Gunn's new DCU, Grant Morrison & DC Comics: should his work be adapted into film, Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman" Netflix series review, Jon Schnepp's "The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?" and tons more. Also, Brendan shares some memories of the great man Mr. Schnepp himself.
The Death of "Superman Lives", What Happened?
https://thedeathofsupermanliveswhathappened.vhx.tv/Grant Morrison, By James Gunn
https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/grant-morrisonButcher Billy
https://www.butcherbilly.com/Doomed: The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four
https://youtu.be/OzhmBdqzuJI00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:03 — James Gunn/DCU News00:01:28 — James Gunn on HBO Max Green Lantern series00:03:40 — James Gunn on Doom Patrol00:05:05 — Should Grant Morrison's "Arkham Aslyum" be adapted into live action?00:08:06 — James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad"00:11:50 — Should Grant Morrison's "All-Star Superman" be adapted into live action?00:12:59 — James Gunn's argument with Max Landis at Morrisoncon00:16:15 — Grant Morrison & DC Comics00:19:26 — Grant Morrison's WE300:19:53 — Captain Carrot00:21:35 — Grant Morrison's Multiversity00:22:03 — Amazing-Man00:22:40 — Ambush Bug00:23:36 — More about WE300:24:09 — Plague Dogs00:24:42 — Brian K. Vaughan00:25:24 — Brian K. Vaughan's Pride of Baghdad00:26:49 — More on Captain Carrot00:28:59 — DC's short-lived Swamp Thing Series00:33:00 — ‘Green Lantern’ HBO Max Series00:35:00 — Butcher Billy (the artist)00:36:14 — Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman"00:37:43 — Gaiman's "Death: the High Cost of LIving"00:39:00 — “The Sandman” Netflix Series00:39:19 — Casting in "The Sandman"00:42:36 — Visuals in "The Sandman"00:43:19 — Faithfulness of "The Sandman" adaptation00:53:59 — Jenna Coleman as Constantine00:58:10 — Patton Oswalt as Matthew the Raven01:04:08 — Jon Schnepp's "The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?"01:08:11 — Memories of Jon Schnepp01:12:06 — The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic FourPowered by https://Chaptered.app
Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 15 min - Episode 9: Jimbo Gunn
Prodigious Saps No. 9: "Jimbo Gunn"
James Gunn's DC Universe: the Thrilling PossibilitiesThis week, we catch up on the latest drama surrounding James Gunn's new DC Universe, including the departure of Henry Cavill as Superman. We try to parse the cryptic scraps of info Gunn has offered on Twitter about what he and Co-CEO Peter Safran are planning. What will Gunn's take on Superman be like? Why exactly was Cavill dismissed? Is Gal Gadot staying on as Wonder Woman? Will any of the old Snyderverse canon be preserved?
We then gleefully follow the nerdy brick road into speculation town, trying to imagine what Gunn's DC Universe will be like. What are we most excited about, what characters are we hoping to see (A-List and obscure)... and what concerns do we have?
All we know for sure is we're watching history in the making. We understand many DC fans are angry, heartbroken, and confused right now, but we hope that after listening to this show you'll be as excited about the possibilities as we are.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/YLg43ohxVGM00:00:17 —Intro
00:00:21 —James Gunn DCU News00:01:00 —Cavill statement00:14:32 —Ted Knight’s Super Friends narration00:22:31 —Bizarro00:22:48 —Captain Carrot00:25:07 — Krypto00:25:41 —Superman00:27:33 —Elongated Man00:29:28 —Composite Superman00:29:49 —Superman/Batman: Public Enemies00:33:52 —Jimmy Olsen00:35:07 —Superman's Pre-Crisis abilities00:36:19 —Jimmy Olsen & Superman's friendship00:39:16 —Different portrayals of Jimmy Olsen00:42:38 —Brendan's relationship preferences for DC characters00:44:34 —World's Finest00:45:33 —Batman & Robin on Superman radio show00:48:33 —What did Chris Reeve’s Superman change when he traveled back in time to save Lois00:50:34 —Lois's death scene00:51:40 —Superman's self-control00:53:00 —The Boys00:54:09 —80s/90s darkness in comics, "Watchmen" etc.00:57:20 —When Jason Todd was killed by fans01:01:08 —Current DC projects Gunn probably won't touch01:02:02 —Constantine01:02:34 —Swamp Thing, Doom Patrol, Titans, Stargirl01:08:24 —Firestorm01:10:08 —Donald Glover to play Hypno-Hustler in Sony movie01:12:21 —Brendan's script for DC's "The Creeper"Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 16 min - Episode 8: Jump On J.J.
Prodigious Saps No. 8: "Jump On J.J."
James Gunn's DCU Reboot | Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Retcon?We wrapped this episode Tuesday afternoon, literally minutes before Patty Jenkins released her statement about Wonder Woman III being scrapped, and a full day before last night's stunning announcement from #HenryCavill. Since then #JamesGunn has finally confirmed what you've heard us arguing for since we launched this show: the #DCU is being #rebooted.
So in this episode you hear us getting excited for what's coming, while still being cautiously speculative… and respectful of #Snyderverse fans who are upset over this development. But it's nice to know now that we'll no longer have to speculate about "if" or "when" for a new DCU.
We then discuss the possibility of the #StarWars #SequelTrilogy being rebooted or retconned, why we think it should be done and how some people have imagined it might be pulled off.
Also recorded during this session is a review of the new Norwegian movie TROLL, released as a separate clip here on the channel:
https://youtu.be/-7w5xTVDwn000:00:00 — Intro
00:01:07 — Incoming DCU Reboot00:17:47 — Hopes for Green Lantern00:22:35 — The Inevitable Disappointment of Snyderverse Fans00:27:06 — Start with Justice League?00:32:15 — George Perez's Teen Titans as example00:34:22 — Star Wars Sequels Retcon?00:35:27 — Problems with Rise of Skywalker00:37:38 — JJ's Reckless Star Wars Physics00:42:30 — Problems with The Last Jedi00:46:21 — Missed Opportunities in Rise of Skywalker00:55:35 — Retcon Theories01:02:48 — World Between Worlds Retcon Theory01:05:35 — DC Infinite CrisisProdigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 15 min - Episode 7: No Dooku
Prodigous Saps No. 7: "No Dooku"
indianajones5 l #Andor | #wakandaforeverBrendan has recovered from COVID and Prodigious Saps is BACK! This week, we discuss the new trailer for Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny, deliver our reviews of Andor Season 1 and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and as usual, dig DEEP into a lot of nerdy subtopics along the way (chapter markers galore).
00:00 — Intro
00:22 — Brendan's COVID experience06:10 — Indiana Jones 5 Trailer10:49 — James Bond - No Time to Die12:38 — Speculation on future of Indy franchise13:02 — Brendan's old Indy spin-off script idea17:48 — Solo: A Star Wars Story22:52 — Andor Season 1 review33:50 — Mon Mothma staring at Ackbar in ROTJ34:30 — Hopes for more Mon Mothma in future series37:53 — Chemistry in Star Wars Sequels vs Prequels41:01 — World building/production design in Andor53:28 — Tony Gilroy dodging phone calls from Dave Filoni56:03 — Is Luthen a Jedi?01:01:23 — Problems with Jor-El in the current comics01:03:03 — Problems with CW Supergirl series01:06:19 — Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review01:10:14 — Namor01:15:31 — How RoS handled Carrie Fisher's passing01:17:02 — How BP:WF handled Chadwick Boseman's passing01:18:03 — Iron Heart/Riri Williams01:24:18 — Standalone Namor film?01:25:34 — Remembering the Sony/Marvel Spider-Man crisis01:26:21 — Excitement for Daredevil01:29:02 — Spider-Man in new Daredevil series?01:30:02 — Will Daredevil remember being Spider-Man's lawyer?Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 33 min - Episode 6: Hey Stevie
This week we take a hazy look back at Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, talk about the oddities of Rogue One, and rhapsodize about Andor. And as usual, a few Superman-related things... because we care.
Also: Brendan's hilarious encounter with Steven Spielberg.
Paul Roman Martinez prints:
https://www.storenvy.com/products/2209092-siegel-shuster-superman-printhttps://twitter.com/prmartinez19xx/status/462293855971209218Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/**1 hr 7 min - Episode 5: Big News in the Super World
This week we talk about James Gunn and Peter Safran heading the new DC Studios and what we think might happen with the DCU going forward. Also: Fan disatisfaction about Chris Pratt voicing Mario, Black Adam, Thor: Love & Thunder, Doctor Who, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer, and She-Hulk.
Prodigious Saps: profusive nerdery from Chad Smalley of Blaggards and Brendan Jones of Tesla City Stories.
https://linktr.ee/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 9 min - Episode 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/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/1 hr 8 min - 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/prodigioussapsRELATED LINKS:
Blaggards
https://blaggards.com/SlapperCast: a weekly podcast/road diary from Blaggards:
https://linktr.ee/slappercastTesla City Stories
https://www.teslacitystories.comBreakfast of the Gods
https://www.indyplanet.com/breakfast-of-the-godsCampbell & Jones Meet the Monsters
https://meetthemonsters.podbean.com/55 min
About Prodigious Saps
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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.