Smarts

Smarts

By Trevor Balena & Julia Tutko-Balena
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Smarts episodes

  • Episode 119: Star Trek On Fast Forward
    AKA “Non-Gorn Fishy People”


    In the 119th episode, Trevor and Julia discuss characters being cut from "Justice League", and the announcement of this Fall's CW Arrow-verse crossover. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about alien races from "Star Trek". Lastly, the new TV season begins with the series premiere of "Star Trek: Discovery" and the return of "Gotham".


    Justice League: Iris West Cameo Reportedly Cut

    Russell Tovey to Play The Ray in Arrowverse Crossover

    Arrowverse 2017 Crossover Details Revealed

    Green Lanterns (2016-) #31 - Comics by comiXology

    Green Arrow (2016-) #31 - Comics by comiXology

    List of Star Trek races - Wikipedia
    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 118: Your Kid Will Want To Touch Them
    AKA “My Throat Might Implode”


    In the 118th episode, Trevor and Julia discuss Patty Jenkins directing “Wonder Woman 2”, Matthew Vaughn’s interest in “Man of Steel 2”, JJ Abrams directing “Star Wars: Episode IX”, a DC Comics writer switcheroo, and the announcements from Apple’s September 12th iPhone event. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about famous Steve Jobs quotes.


    Patty Jenkins to Direct ‘Wonder Woman’ Sequel | Variety

    Matthew Vaughn Confirms Man of Steel 2 Talks

    J.J. Abrams to Write and Direct Star Wars: Episode IX | StarWars.com

    San Humphries Discusses His Plans for Nightwing

    Apple Events - Keynote September 2017 - Apple

    Detective Comics (2016-) #964 - Comics by comiXology

    Mister Miracle (2017-) #2 - Comics by comiXology

    Steve Jobs - Wikipedia
    33 min
  • Episode 117: ESPN Nocho
    AKA “Shards In His Arm”


    In the 117th episode, Trevor and Julia discuss Disney’s upcoming streaming service, a director for “Suicide Squad 2”, a directorial shakeup for “Star Wars: Episode IX”, a battle for the James Bond movie rights, and TV casting news. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about past members of the Teen Titans.


    Disney CEO Iger: Marvel, Star Wars to go to Disney's streaming service

    Gavin O’Connor To Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’ | Deadline

    A Statement Regarding Star Wars: Episode IX | StarWars.com

    Apple, Amazon Join Race for James Bond Film Rights (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    Agents of SHIELD: Nick Blood returning as Lance Hunter

    Arrow casts Slade Wilson's son

    Breaking News: Titans Lands its Hawk and Dove | DC

    Doctor Who News: Class Officially Cancelled

    Green Lanterns (2016-) #30 - Comics by comiXology

    Justice League (2016-) #28 - Comics by comiXology

    List of Teen Titans members - Wikipedia
    43 min
  • Episode 116: The Genie Is More Important
    AKA “Booyah”


    In the 116th episode, Trevor and Julia discuss a possible delay for “Suicide Squad 2”, and DC TV casting news. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about the Teen Titans using Google auto-complete wackiness.


    Suicide Squad 2 Starts Filming Late Next Year | Screen Rant

    'Legends of Tomorrow' adds Courtney Ford as Damien Darhk's daughter

    ‘Gotham’ Season 4: Michael Cerveris Cast as Professor Pyg | TVLine

    Breaking News: Meet TV's New Dick Grayson! | DC

    Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016-) Annual #1 - Comics by comiXology

    Teen Titans - Wikipedia
    15 min
  • Episode 115: Two-bu
    AKA “But Goliath”


    In the 115th episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the news surrounding the rumored “Joker” origin movie and the “Joker & Harley Quinn” spinoff movie, and the announcement of “Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition”. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about “Star Trek: The Next Generation” using Google auto-complete wackiness.


    The Joker Origin Movie: Todd Phillips, Martin Scorsese, Scott Silver Aboard | Deadline

    Joker and Harley Quinn Movie Scores 'Crazy Stupid Love' Filmmakers to Write, Direct | Hollywood Reporter

    Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Official Reveal Trailer - YouTube

    Batman Beyond (2016-) #11 - Comics by comiXology

    Nightwing: The New Order (2017-) #1 - Comics by comiXology

    Star Trek: The Next Generation - Wikipedia
    28 min
  • Episode 114: Jenkins Watch
    AKA “Tell Me About Warps”


    In the 114th episode, Trevor and Julia discuss “Wonder Woman 2”, an Obi-Wan Kenobi spin-off movie, CW casting news, and upcoming series from DC Comics. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about “Star Trek: The Next Generation”.

    Patty Jenkins In Final Negotiations On Historic Deal For ‘Wonder Woman 2’ | Deadline

    Obi-Wan Kenobi 'Star Wars' Film in the Works, Director in Talks (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Arrow’: Kirk Acevedo To Recur As Ricardo Diaz In Season 6 | Deadline

    The Flash adds Katee Sackhoff as DC Comics villain

    EXCLUSIVE: Tony Isabella Ignites Black Lightning: Cold Dead Hands | DC

    EXCLUSIVE: Life Imitates Comic Book Art in Batman: Creature of the Night | DC

    Batwoman (2017-) #6 - Comics by comiXology

    Batman (2016-) #29 - Comics by comiXology

    Star Trek: The Next Generation - Wikipedia
    37 min
  • Episode 113: Newsisode
    AKA “Newsisode”


    In the 113th episode, Trevor and Julia return from their summer vacation and cover all of the news from the past month, including SDCC reveals and the newest trailers!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Megasode 15: The Oscars Or Something
    AKA ”Throw The Shaggy Man At It”


    In this mega-episode, Trevor and Julia look back at the first year of DC Comics’ “Rebirth” initiative, and pick their favorite series, creators, moments, and characters.

    DC Rebirth - Wikipedia
    1 hr 19 min
  • Megasode 14: Kirk Punch Alien
    AKA “Hang Out On The Bridge With Your Pals”


    In this mega-episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the classic 1966-1969 TV series “Star Trek”.

    Star Trek: The Original Series - Wikipedia
    1 hr 43 min

About Smarts

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Trevor (an expert geek) and Julia (a novice nerd) delve into current news, films, TV shows, comics, technology, and pop culture in general. Trevor then attempts to train Julia in the ways of the geek!