Smarts

Smarts

By Trevor Balena & Julia Tutko-Balena
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Smarts episodes

  • 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
  • Episode 14: Hungry Games: Mockingbird
    AKA “Givin' Off Tachyons All Over The Place”

    In the fine fourteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss “Star Wars: Rogue One” announcements, “Star Trek” movie rumors, more Marvel and DC news — movies, TV and comics — than you can shake a stick at, and a bizarre new Chinese mobile app. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Gotham”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”.

    Rogue One Details Revealed at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim | StarWars.com

    BREAKING: Star Trek XIII to be titled ‘Star Trek Beyond’ | TrekMovie.com

    ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ Opens To $201.2M At International Box Office | Deadline

    'Captain Marvel' Movie Targets 'Inside Out' and 'Guardians' Writers - The Hollywood Reporter

    Adrianne Palicki & Nick Blood Cast In Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Spinoff | Deadline

    RUMOR: Is John Ridley's New ABC Show 'Ms. Marvel'?

    'Daredevil' renewed for season 2, changing showrunners | EW.com

    Spider-Man Animated Movie Coming in 2018 | Variety

    Marvel Comics Outs All-New X-Man - Comic Book Resources

    "Flash's" Shipp Hints At Bart Allen, Reveals Possible Spinoff Title - Comic Book Resources

    'Flash'/'Arrow' Spinoff Adds 'Edge of Tomorrow' Actor - The Hollywood Reporter

    DC Comics Confirms Frank Miller's "Dark Knight III" in Fall 2015 - Comic Book Resources

    First Photo of Jared Leto as The Joker

    WB and DC Entertainment in Partnership with Mattel Launch 'DC Super Hero Girls' | DC Comics

    Chinese mobile app used for hiring thugs to beat up people | Naked Security
    1 hr 42 min
  • Episode 14: Hungry Games: Mockingbird
    AKA “Givin' Off Tachyons All Over The Place”

    In the fine fourteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss “Star Wars: Rogue One” announcements, “Star Trek” movie rumors, more Marvel and DC news — movies, TV and comics — than you can shake a stick at, and a bizarre new Chinese mobile app. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Gotham”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”.

    Rogue One Details Revealed at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim | StarWars.com

    BREAKING: Star Trek XIII to be titled ‘Star Trek Beyond’ | TrekMovie.com

    ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ Opens To $201.2M At International Box Office | Deadline

    'Captain Marvel' Movie Targets 'Inside Out' and 'Guardians' Writers - The Hollywood Reporter

    Adrianne Palicki & Nick Blood Cast In Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Spinoff | Deadline

    RUMOR: Is John Ridley's New ABC Show 'Ms. Marvel'?

    'Daredevil' renewed for season 2, changing showrunners | EW.com

    Spider-Man Animated Movie Coming in 2018 | Variety

    Marvel Comics Outs All-New X-Man - Comic Book Resources

    "Flash's" Shipp Hints At Bart Allen, Reveals Possible Spinoff Title - Comic Book Resources

    'Flash'/'Arrow' Spinoff Adds 'Edge of Tomorrow' Actor - The Hollywood Reporter

    DC Comics Confirms Frank Miller's "Dark Knight III" in Fall 2015 - Comic Book Resources

    First Photo of Jared Leto as The Joker

    WB and DC Entertainment in Partnership with Mattel Launch 'DC Super Hero Girls' | DC Comics

    Chinese mobile app used for hiring thugs to beat up people | Naked Security
    1 hr 42 min
  • Episode 13: Schrodinger's Mxyzptlk
    AKA “There’s No Cat Until There’s A Cat”

    In the thirst-quenching thirteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Batman v Superman” teaser trailers, the replacement of the “Wonder Woman” movie director, the “Avengers: Age of Ultron” red-carpet premiere, “Agent Carter” and “Avengers: Infinity War” rumors, new “Preacher” casting news, the announcement of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference dates for 2015, and the open-source release of ResearchKit. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Gotham”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”.

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 - YouTube

    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Teaser Trailer (Official) - YouTube

    ‘Wonder Woman’ Movie: Director Michelle MacLaren Leaves | Variety

    'Wonder Woman' Movie Finds a New Director (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter

    Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Red Carpet Premiere - YouTube

    Netflix Defenders To Appear In Avengers Infinity War Part Two? - Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News

    Dominic Cooper To Star in AMC Drama Pilot ‘Preacher’ | Deadline

    WWDC - Apple Developer

    Apple's ResearchKit is now available to researchers and developers | The Verge

    CWTV - Superhero Fight Club - YouTube
    1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 13: Schrodinger's Mxyzptlk
    AKA “There’s No Cat Until There’s A Cat”

    In the thirst-quenching thirteenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Batman v Superman” teaser trailers, the replacement of the “Wonder Woman” movie director, the “Avengers: Age of Ultron” red-carpet premiere, “Agent Carter” and “Avengers: Infinity War” rumors, new “Preacher” casting news, the announcement of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference dates for 2015, and the open-source release of ResearchKit. They then cover this week’s episodes of “Gotham”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Flash”, and “Arrow”.

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 - YouTube

    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Teaser Trailer (Official) - YouTube

    ‘Wonder Woman’ Movie: Director Michelle MacLaren Leaves | Variety

    'Wonder Woman' Movie Finds a New Director (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter

    Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Red Carpet Premiere - YouTube

    Netflix Defenders To Appear In Avengers Infinity War Part Two? - Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News

    Dominic Cooper To Star in AMC Drama Pilot ‘Preacher’ | Deadline

    WWDC - Apple Developer

    Apple's ResearchKit is now available to researchers and developers | The Verge

    CWTV - Superhero Fight Club - YouTube
    1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 12: I'm Touching The Face But It's Not Depressing
    AKA “Going Back To The Monkey Well”

    In the terrific twelfth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the digital download release of all six “Star Wars” movies, the rumors of an “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” spinoff, rumors and announcements of the screenwriters for the “Flash” and “Avengers: Infinity War” movies, and the closure of DC Comics’ New York offices. After geeking out about their Apple Watch pre-orders and in-store try-on experiences, they then cover this week’s episode of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. Finally, Julia asks Trevor to teach her about Killer Croc.

    All six Star Wars movies are coming to iTunes, Google Play, and other video services | The Verge

    'Agents of SHIELD' spinoff in the works | EW.com

    ‘The Flash’ Movie: Phil Lord & Chris Miller Developing Live-Action Pic | Deadline

    Markus & McFeely Will Write INFINITY WAR | Badass Digest

    DC says goodbye to New York, Marvel responds perfectly - Robot 6 @ Comic Book ResourcesRobot 6 @ Comic Book Resources

    Apple - Apple Watch

    Apple Watch: the definitive review

    Daring Fireball: The Apple Watch

    Killer Croc - Wikipedia
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 12: I'm Touching The Face But It's Not Depressing
    AKA “Going Back To The Monkey Well”

    In the terrific twelfth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the digital download release of all six “Star Wars” movies, the rumors of an “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” spinoff, rumors and announcements of the screenwriters for the “Flash” and “Avengers: Infinity War” movies, and the closure of DC Comics’ New York offices. After geeking out about their Apple Watch pre-orders and in-store try-on experiences, they then cover this week’s episode of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. Finally, Julia asks Trevor to teach her about Killer Croc.

    All six Star Wars movies are coming to iTunes, Google Play, and other video services | The Verge

    'Agents of SHIELD' spinoff in the works | EW.com

    ‘The Flash’ Movie: Phil Lord & Chris Miller Developing Live-Action Pic | Deadline

    Markus & McFeely Will Write INFINITY WAR | Badass Digest

    DC says goodbye to New York, Marvel responds perfectly - Robot 6 @ Comic Book ResourcesRobot 6 @ Comic Book Resources

    Apple - Apple Watch

    Apple Watch: the definitive review

    Daring Fireball: The Apple Watch

    Killer Croc - Wikipedia
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 11: R.I.P. Red Poncho Man
    AKA “Hot S.H.I.E.L.D.-on-S.H.I.E.L.D. Action”

    In the electric eleventh episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the “Batman ’66” 50th Anniversary animated movie, more “Flash”/“Arrow” spinoff casting announcements, and the casting of “Arrow” star Stephen Amell in the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” sequel. They then cover the week’s worth of TV shows, including “The Walking Dead”, “Flash”, “Arrow”, and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. Finally, Julia takes control and asks Trevor to teach her about Harley Quinn.

    AXEL ALONSO Clarifies Post-SECRET WARS 'New World' For X-MEN Talk | Newsarama.com

    West, Ward To Reprise Batman & Robin Roles In 50th Anniversary Film - Comic Book Resources

    'Flash'/'Arrow' Spinoff Casts Its Hawkgirl - The Hollywood Reporter

    Arrow/Flash Spinoff on CW Enlists Arthur Darvill To Play Rip Hunter | Deadline

    ‘Arrow’s’ Stephen Amell to Star in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2′ | Variety

    Harley Quinn - Wikipedia
    0 min
  • Episode 11: R.I.P. Red Poncho Man
    AKA “Hot S.H.I.E.L.D.-on-S.H.I.E.L.D. Action”

    In the electric eleventh episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the “Batman ’66” 50th Anniversary animated movie, more “Flash”/“Arrow” spinoff casting announcements, and the casting of “Arrow” star Stephen Amell in the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” sequel. They then cover the week’s worth of TV shows, including “The Walking Dead”, “Flash”, “Arrow”, and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. Finally, Julia takes control and asks Trevor to teach her about Harley Quinn.

    AXEL ALONSO Clarifies Post-SECRET WARS 'New World' For X-MEN Talk | Newsarama.com

    West, Ward To Reprise Batman & Robin Roles In 50th Anniversary Film - Comic Book Resources

    'Flash'/'Arrow' Spinoff Casts Its Hawkgirl - The Hollywood Reporter

    Arrow/Flash Spinoff on CW Enlists Arthur Darvill To Play Rip Hunter | Deadline

    ‘Arrow’s’ Stephen Amell to Star in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2′ | Variety

    Harley Quinn - Wikipedia
    0 min
  • Episode 10: Probably A Little Bit Of Exile
    AKA “But Again, Massive Tidal Wave”

    In the titanic tenth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the Russo brothers helming “Avengers: Infinity War”, the first photo of Lex Luthor from “Batman v Superman”, the official title of the “Walking Dead” spinoff series, and rumors of the “X-Men” comics being moved to their own separate universe. They then cover the week’s worth of TV shows, including “The Walking Dead”, “Flash”, “Arrow”, and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. Finally, Trevor teaches Julia about the “Star Wars” Expanded Universe, amidst rumors of a live-action “Star Wars” TV series.

    Russo Brothers Taking Over ‘Avengers’ Movies — It’s Official | Deadline

    Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' | EW.com

    ‘Fear The Walking Dead': Official Title For ‘Walking Dead’ Spinoff Revealed | Variety

    X-MEN Will Have Surprise 'New World/Shared Universe' Post-SECRET WARS, 'Extraordinary' New Team | Newsarama.com

    Star Wars expanded universe - Wikipedia

    Star Wars Live-Action TV Show is Happening, But Still a Ways Out (Exclusive)
    1 hr 22 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!