Smarts

Smarts

By Trevor Balena & Julia Tutko-Balena
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Smarts episodes

  • Episode 19: Budding Psychopathy
    AKA “A Planet Where Everybody Is Just Rabbits”

    In the nominal nineteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the promotion (?) of Apple executive Jony Ive, the mystery of Harley Quinn’s appearance on “Arrow”, casting updates for “Gotham”, and the rumor about Chris Pine co-starring in “Wonder Woman”. Trevor then teaches Julia about the history of the DC Comics Multiverse, and the changes it recently underwent.

    When Stephen Fry met Jony Ive: the self-confessed fanboi meets Apple's newly promoted chief design officer - Telegraph

    Turns Out 'Arrow' Had 'Big Plans' For Harley Quinn Before 'Suicide Squad' Shut Them Down - MTV

    ‘Gotham’ Season 2 — Nicholas D’Agosto Promoted to Series Regular | TVLine

    ‘Gotham’ Season 2 — Chris Chalk Promoted Series Regular, Lucius Fox | TVLine

    Chris Pine Eyes Wonder Woman: Actor in Talks to Co-Star in Superhero Pic (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety

    Multiverse (DC Comics) - Wikipedia
    51 min
  • Episode 18: Sopranos With Cats
    AKA “Just Lose Him In Canada”

    In the exciting eighteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the teaser trailer for the new “Steve Jobs” movie, and DC Comics’ free previews of their June relaunch titles. They then cover this week’s season finale of “Flash”. Finally, Trevor teaches Julia about the Flash character Zoom, and other assorted speedsters.

    STEVE JOBS Trailer Reveals Michael Fassbender as Apple Innovator - YouTube

    Are You Ready for the New DC Universe? | DC Comics

    Zoom (comics) - Wikipedia
    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 18: Sopranos With Cats
    AKA “Just Lose Him In Canada”

    In the exciting eighteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the teaser trailer for the new “Steve Jobs” movie, and DC Comics’ free previews of their June relaunch titles. They then cover this week’s season finale of “Flash”. Finally, Trevor teaches Julia about the Flash character Zoom, and other assorted speedsters.

    STEVE JOBS Trailer Reveals Michael Fassbender as Apple Innovator - YouTube

    Are You Ready for the New DC Universe? | DC Comics

    Zoom (comics) - Wikipedia
    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 17: Spider Vein Grey-Face Touch
    AKA “The Doors Didn’t Work”

    In the super-duper seventeenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss a Gotham casting announcement, the potential for a “Constantine”/“Arrow” crossover, plot details and teaser trailers for renewed and debuting TV shows from the Upfronts, Harry Shearer leaving “The Simpsons”, “Doctor Who” comic crossover news, and new Tesla announcements. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Arrow”, and “Flash”.

    ‘Gotham’ Season 2 Cast: Morena Baccarin Promoted to Series Regular | TVLine

    Stephen Amell Pitches An "Arrow" Crossover To #SaveConstantine - Comic Book Resources

    Constantine on ‘Arrow’ in Season 4? Marc Guggenheim Talks Crossover | Variety

    Synopses for New Seasons of "Agents of SHIELD," "Agent Carter" Released - Comic Book Resources

    Supergirl - First Look - YouTube

    DC's Legends of Tomorrow | First Look Trailer | The CW - YouTube

    The Simpsons loses the voice of Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, and Principal Skinner as Harry Shearer quits | The Verge

    Doctor Who News: War Doctor Joins Titan for Summer Event

    ​Elon Musk Says Tesla Model 3 Will Cost $35,000 Before Incentives
    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 17: Spider Vein Grey-Face Touch
    AKA “The Doors Didn’t Work”

    In the super-duper seventeenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss a Gotham casting announcement, the potential for a “Constantine”/“Arrow” crossover, plot details and teaser trailers for renewed and debuting TV shows from the Upfronts, Harry Shearer leaving “The Simpsons”, “Doctor Who” comic crossover news, and new Tesla announcements. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Arrow”, and “Flash”.

    ‘Gotham’ Season 2 Cast: Morena Baccarin Promoted to Series Regular | TVLine

    Stephen Amell Pitches An "Arrow" Crossover To #SaveConstantine - Comic Book Resources

    Constantine on ‘Arrow’ in Season 4? Marc Guggenheim Talks Crossover | Variety

    Synopses for New Seasons of "Agents of SHIELD," "Agent Carter" Released - Comic Book Resources

    Supergirl - First Look - YouTube

    DC's Legends of Tomorrow | First Look Trailer | The CW - YouTube

    The Simpsons loses the voice of Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, and Principal Skinner as Harry Shearer quits | The Verge

    Doctor Who News: War Doctor Joins Titan for Summer Event

    ​Elon Musk Says Tesla Model 3 Will Cost $35,000 Before Incentives
    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 16: Therapy Catfight
    AKA “So Many Timely Interventions”

    In the senses-shattering sixteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss tensions between Marvel Studios and Joss Whedon, Whedon’s decision to leave Twitter, “Captain America: Civil War” casting and production announcements, Hugh Jackman’s decision to retire as Wolverine, Marvel and DC television news from the Upfronts and elsewhere, and Doctor Who casting news. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Gotham”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”.

    Joss Whedon Reveals 10 Avengers: Age Of Ultron Secrets | Features | Empire

    Joss Whedon Calls “Horse****” On Reports He Left Twitter Because Of Militant Feminists - BuzzFeed News

    Marvel Studios Begins Production on Marvel's 'Captain America: Civil War' | News | Marvel.com

    ABC Renews 'Agents of SHIELD,' 'Agent Carter' - The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Spinoff Grounded By ABC | Deadline

    Rosario Dawson Returns to Hell's Kitchen in the Netflix Original Series 'Marvel's Daredevil' Season 2 & More | News | Marvel.com

    Hugh Jackman Confirms Wolverine 3 Will Be His Last Time As Character | Comicbook.com

    'Supergirl' Ordered to Series at CBS - The Hollywood Reporter

    "Flash"/"Arrow" Spinoff Gets Series Order, Official Title - Comic Book Resources

    NBC Cancels "Constantine" - Comic Book Resources

    BBC Latest News - Doctor Who - Double Trouble As Osgood Takes On The Terrifying Zygons
    1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 16: Therapy Catfight
    AKA “So Many Timely Interventions”

    In the senses-shattering sixteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss tensions between Marvel Studios and Joss Whedon, Whedon’s decision to leave Twitter, “Captain America: Civil War” casting and production announcements, Hugh Jackman’s decision to retire as Wolverine, Marvel and DC television news from the Upfronts and elsewhere, and Doctor Who casting news. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Gotham”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”.

    Joss Whedon Reveals 10 Avengers: Age Of Ultron Secrets | Features | Empire

    Joss Whedon Calls “Horse****” On Reports He Left Twitter Because Of Militant Feminists - BuzzFeed News

    Marvel Studios Begins Production on Marvel's 'Captain America: Civil War' | News | Marvel.com

    ABC Renews 'Agents of SHIELD,' 'Agent Carter' - The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Spinoff Grounded By ABC | Deadline

    Rosario Dawson Returns to Hell's Kitchen in the Netflix Original Series 'Marvel's Daredevil' Season 2 & More | News | Marvel.com

    Hugh Jackman Confirms Wolverine 3 Will Be His Last Time As Character | Comicbook.com

    'Supergirl' Ordered to Series at CBS - The Hollywood Reporter

    "Flash"/"Arrow" Spinoff Gets Series Order, Official Title - Comic Book Resources

    NBC Cancels "Constantine" - Comic Book Resources

    BBC Latest News - Doctor Who - Double Trouble As Osgood Takes On The Terrifying Zygons
    1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 15: Little Thawney Boy
    AKA “He Fled Into A Movie”

    In the finely-tuned fifteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the first cast photo from the “Suicide Squad” movie and the new collaborations between DC Comics and Machinima. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Gotham”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”. Finally, they give their initial impressions of their brand-new Apple Watches.

    First “Suicide Squad” cast photo

    Breaking News: More Original Digital Entertainment Coming from DC and Machinima | DC Comics
    1 hr
  • Episode 15: Little Thawney Boy
    AKA “He Fled Into A Movie”

    In the finely-tuned fifteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the first cast photo from the “Suicide Squad” movie and the new collaborations between DC Comics and Machinima. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Gotham”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”. Finally, they give their initial impressions of their brand-new Apple Watches.

    First “Suicide Squad” cast photo

    Breaking News: More Original Digital Entertainment Coming from DC and Machinima | DC Comics
    1 hr
  • Megasode 1: Special Purple Pants
    AKA “Mr. Peanut’s Eastern European Son”

    In the first mega-episode — featuring an epic-length discussion of a single topic — Trevor and Julia discuss “Avengers: Age of Ultron”. Beware of spoilers if you haven’t seen the movie yet!

    Avengers: Age of Ultron - Wikipedia
    1 hr 39 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!