Smarts

Smarts

By Trevor Balena & Julia Tutko-Balena
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Smarts episodes

  • Episode 92: Wrists In Danger
    AKA “A Very Special Episode”

    In the ninety-second episode, Trevor and Julia discuss new directors for DC movies, new casting for Marvel TV shows, and new comics from DC and Young Animal. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about Acquisitions Incorporated. Lastly, they delve into the latest episodes of “Justice League Action”, “Star Wars Rebels”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Supergirl”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”.

    It's Official: Matt Reeves to Direct The Batman - CBR

    Warner Bros. Plotting Live-Action 'Nightwing' Movie With 'Lego Batman Movie' Director (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    Mel Gibson Confirms Suicide Squad 2 Talks - CBR

    Han Solo - Smuggler. Scoundrel. Hero. A New Star Wars Story Begins | StarWars.com

    ‘Marvel’s Inhumans’: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Alum To Star As Maximus | Deadline

    Fox’s Marvel Pilot Casts Jamie Chung As Blink | Deadline

    EXCLUSIVE: Dixon & Nolan Return to Bane for New DC Series - CBR

    The Allred family pays tribute to Jack Kirby in Young Animal’s Bug! · Newswire · The A.V. Club

    The Odyssey of the Amazons (2017-) #2 - Comics by comiXology

    Nightwing (2016-) #15 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 27 min
  • Episode 91: Twentysomething Of Science
    AKA “Rage City, U.S.A.”

    In the ninety-first episode, Trevor and Julia discuss “Avengers: Infinity War” starting production, casting news for Marvel’s “Runaways”, a new documentary about “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, and a “Castlevania” cartoon for Netflix. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about alien planets in DC Comics. Lastly, they delve into the latest episodes of “Justice League Action”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Supergirl”, “Flash”, “Legends of Tomorrow”, and “Arrow”.

    Action...Avengers: Infinity War - YouTube

    'MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS' SETS REMAINING CAST FOR TELEVISION PROJECT WITH HULU

    What We Left Behind: Star Trek Deep Space Nine Doc | Indiegogo

    Netflix Has Announced a Castlevania TV Show for 2017

    Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love (2016-) #3 - Comics by comiXology

    Detective Comics (2016-) #950 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 90: Torture And Vodka
    AKA “Constantly Kidnapped”

    In the ninetieth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss DC movie and TV news, and a sad departure from “Doctor Who”. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about classic DC Comics storylines. Lastly, they delve into the latest episodes of “Justice League Action”, “Star Wars Rebels”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Gotham”, “Supergirl”, “Flash”, “Legends of Tomorrow”, and “Arrow”.

    Ben Affleck Won’t Direct ‘The Batman’ | Variety

    'Aquaman' Finds Its Black Manta Villain With 'Get Down' Actor (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    Nicole Kidman in Talks to Join 'Aquaman' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    'Star Wars' Actor Temuera Morrison In Talks to Join 'Aquaman' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Black Lightning’ Drama Eyes Move To The CW | Deadline

    Supergirl Casts Teri Hatcher in 'Mysterious New Role' - CBR

    Supergirl: Kevin Sorbo Cast as 'Mysterious New Villain' - CBR

    Mr. Mxyzptlk and Fan-Favorite Comics Writer Sterling Gates Both Come to Supergirl In "Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk" Synopsis

    ‘Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger’: Olivia Holt, Aubrey Joseph In Title Roles | Deadline

    'MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS' FINDS ITS CAST

    Peter Capaldi Announces Departure as Doctor Who Faces Major Shake-Up | Vanity Fair

    Batman (2016-) #16 - Comics by comiXology

    Aquaman (2016-) #16 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 48 min
  • Episode 89: The Allegory Button
    AKA “The Plural of ‘Jedi’ is ‘Jedi’”

    In the eighty-ninth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the title of “Star Wars: Episode VIII”, the casting of the Music Meister for the CW, and Fox ordering a pilot for a new “X-Men” TV series. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about some of his favorite podcasts.

    The Official Title for Star Wars: Episode VIII Revealed | StarWars.com

    Darren Criss Joins ‘The Flash’/’Supergirl’ as Music Meister — Musical | TVLine

    Bryan Singer to Direct Fox's 'X-Men' Pilot | Hollywood Reporter

    Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps (2016-) #13 - Comics by comiXology

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 11 #3 - Comics by comiXology
    28 min
  • Episode 88: Sherlock Plus Plus
    AKA “Trashed That Coffin”

    In the eighty-eighth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss DC movie news, Star Trek: Discovery updates, and a new comic crossover for Batman. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about the first season of “Star Trek”. Lastly, they delve into the latest episodes of “Justice League Action”, “Star Wars Rebels”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Gotham”, and “Sherlock”.

    Shazam To Split Into Two Films: Dwayne Johnson To Star As ‘Black Adam’ | Deadline

    'Green Lantern' Shortlist Has Tom Cruise, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhall

    'Star Trek: Discovery' Delayed Again as Spock's Father Is Cast | Hollywood Reporter

    BATMAN & THE SHADOW Crossover With SNYDER, ORLANDO, ROSSMO

    Harley Quinn (2016-) #12 - Comics by comiXology

    Superman (2016-) #15 - Comics by comiXology

    Star Trek: The Original Series - Wikipedia
    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 87: Questionable Translation
    AKA “Super Hella Pain”

    In the eighty-seventh episode, Trevor and Julia discuss a mentor for Han Solo in the upcoming spinoff movie, tons of CW DC news from the Television Critics Association’s press tour, upcoming DC Rebirth storylines, and the January 12th Nintendo Switch press conference. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about robots and androids in geek fiction. Lastly, they delve into the latest episodes of “Star Wars Rebels”, “Sherlock”, and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”.

    Woody Harrelson Signs On for Young Han Solo Film | StarWars.com

    The CW Renews Arrow, Flash, Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow - CBR

    Matt Ryan Returns As Constantine in New Animated Series - CBR

    The CW Has 'No Plans' For a Superman Series - CBR

    ‘The Flash’ Casts Keith David as Voice of Solovar in Grodd Two-Part Episode | TVLine

    Black Flash to Return on 'Multiple' Arrowverse Series - CBR

    Flash/Supergirl Musical Crossover Villain Revealed - CBR

    THE DARK KNIGHT AND THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE DIVE DEEPER INTO THE MYSTERY OF DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH THIS APRIL! | DC

    EXCLUSIVE: DC Debuts New Costume For Superman

    Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 - YouTube

    Wonder Woman (2016-) #14 - Comics by comiXology

    Titans (2016-) #7 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 86: Lower Intestines of Evil
    AKA “Feminism, Go!”

    In the eighty-sixth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the mid-season trailer for “Star Wars Rebels”. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about “Star Trek: The Next Generation” episode titles. Lastly, they delve into the latest episodes of “Doctor Who”, “Sherlock”, and “Justice League Action”.

    Star Wars Rebels Season 3 - Mid-Season Trailer (Official) - YouTube

    Green Lanterns (2016-) #14 - Comics by comiXology

    Justice League (2016-) #12 - Comics by comiXology

    List of Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes - Wikipedia
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 85: Gunning For Santa
    AKA “Old Man With A Scythe And A Baby”

    In the eighty-fifth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss DC movie news, “Star Trek: Discovery” casting news, and the release of Apple’s AirPods. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Julia quizzes Trevor about New Year’s-themed comic book covers. Lastly, they delve into the mid-season finale episodes of “Flash”, “Arrow”, and “Legends of Tomorrow”.

    'Gotham City Sirens' Movie: David Ayer, Margot Robbie Reteam for All-Female DC Villains Project (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    Wonder Woman's Hippolyta to Return in Justice League Movie - CBR

    Patrick Wilson To Play Jason Momoa’s ‘Aquaman’ Evil Half-Brother ORM | Deadline

    ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Casts ‘Walking Dead’ Actress as Star — Exclusive – EW.com

    AirPods - Apple

    Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps (2016-) #11 - Comics by comiXology

    Justice League vs. Suicide Squad (2016-) #1 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 26 min
  • Megasode 12: Doctor Shoe
    AKA “British People Trolling Us”

    In this mega-episode, Trevor and Julia discuss Season (Series?) One of the BBC young adult drama — and “Doctor Who” spinoff — “Class”.

    Class (2016 TV series) - Wikipedia
    41 min
  • Episode 84: Shark Level One
    AKA “Acronym-Based Organizations”

    In the eighty-fourth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the newest Marvel Studios trailers, “Spider-Man 2” and “Justice League 2” news, a digital series for Yo-Yo, a showrunner for “Inhumans”, a renewal for “Luke Cage”, a Mxyzptlk for “Supergirl”, and new cast members for “Star Trek: Discovery”. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about supervillain secret identities. Lastly, they delve into this week’s episodes of “Star Wars Rebels”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Gotham”, “Supergirl”, “Arrow”, “Flash”, and “Legends of Tomorrow”.

    Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 – Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube

    FIRST OFFICIAL Trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming - YouTube

    Spider-Man: Homecoming Sequel Gets 2019 Release Date - CBR

    Zack Snyder Firming Up Post-'Justice League' Plans with 'The Last Photograph' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    Marvel Announces 6-Part Agents of SHIELD Spin-Off About Yo-Yo Rodriguez - CBR

    ABC's Inhumans Adds Iron Fist EP Scott Buck as Showrunner - CBR

    Sweet Christmas! Netflix Announces Luke Cage Season 2 - CBR

    Mr. Mxyzptlk Is Coming to Supergirl

    ‘Star Trek: Discovery’: Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh Cast | Variety

    Aquaman (2016-) #12 - Comics by comiXology

    Batman (2016-) #12 - Comics by comiXology

    1 hr 47 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!