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November 24, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #311: Thanksgiving Special 2020
Description
He’s back! Protagonist Podcast co-founder Todd Mack joins returning guest Todd Petersen, Joe, and Producer Andrew for a Thanksgiving 2020 special. Enjoy the listen, show gratitude, and be safe this week!
1 hr 35 min
November 17, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #310: Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (novel 1979) “Don’t panic.”
Description
It’s the 42nd anniversary of the publication of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, so naturally we needed to cover it on the podcast. Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the classic sci-fi comedy by Douglas Adams. We discuss the legacy of the novel, it’s many adaptations, and the absurd comedy that is the highlight of the text.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Wikipedia
Douglas Adams – Wikipedia
50 min
November 09, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #309: Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi (film 1983) “I am a Jedi, like my father before me.”
Description
Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe to discuss the final film of the original Star Wars trilogy. We talk about trivia, great moments in the film, and discuss the film’s status in the Star Wars film series.
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Show Notes
–Return of the Jedi – Wikipedia
–Mark Hamill – Wikipedia
1 hr 20 min
November 03, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #308: Kurt Wagner in Nightcrawler (comic 2004) “…the X-Men’s resident paranormal investigator.”
Description
New guest Anna Peppard joins Joe to discuss one of the most popular characters from the X-Men franchise: Nightcrawler. A mutant with a demonic appearance and the power to teleport, Nightcrawler has most often been a part of team-oriented comic book series. But, in this 2004 series he takes on a role as a paranormal investigator and becomes the protagonist of his own comic book.
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–Nightcrawler – Wikipedia
–Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa – Wikipedia
-Three Panel Contrast – Anna Peppard’s podcast
-“Til Death Do We Part, at Least for a While: My Undying Love Affair with Undying Superheroes” -essay by Anna Peppard
–Supersex: Sexuality, Fantasy, and the Superhero – Essay collection edited by Anna Peppard
1 hr 9 min
October 26, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #307: Halloween Special 2020
Description
They’re back! Todd Mack and Todd Petersen join Joe and Andrew for the annual Halloween Special. This year, we’re drafting teams to go back in time to fix 2020. What fixing 2020 actually means, well, we’re leaving that up to you. But, we each present a team who will go back in time and mess around a bit until things get better.
1 hr 19 min
October 20, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #306: Liv Moore in iZombie (TV 2015) “This was my life before I died.”
Description
First time guest Kyra Hunting joins Joe to discuss Liv Moore from the television show iZombie. A blend of the classic police procedural with the horror genre, Liv Moore is a zombie who eats the brains of murder victims. She then receives flashes of their memories which help her track down their killers.
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iZombie – Wikipedia
iZombie – IMDB
1 hr 2 min
October 12, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #305: Tavi and Amara from The Furies of Calderon (novel 2003) “No enterprise of greatness begins with treachery.”
Description
Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe to discuss The Furies of Calderon, the first novel in a series by Jim Butcher. We discuss genre theory, the character types, and also what is more important, the concept for a story or the execution of that concept.
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Show Notes
Jim Butcher – Personal website
Furies of Calderon – Wikipedia
Codex Alera – Fan wiki
1 hr 5 min
October 06, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #304: The ensemble cast of Clue (film 1985) “Flames. Flames on the side of my face.”
Description
Joe is joined by returning guests Lena and Nik English to discuss the classic dark comedy Clue. With a fantastic cast, a clever script, and a broad array of comedic styles, the film holds up very well.
Show Notes
Clue – Wikipedia
Clue – IMDB
1 hr 15 min
September 28, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #303: Hellboy (comic 1993) “Right Hand of Doom. What a life.”
Description
Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the character Hellboy from the comic books by creator Mike Mignola. The iconic hero is a demon destined to start the apocalypse, but he really doesn’t want to. This discussion covers several short stories from the long-running comic book series that give a good sense of the tone of the series and what makes Hellboy interesting as a character.
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Hellboy – Wikipedia
Mike Mignola – Wikipedia
The Art of Mike Mignola – Website
1 hr 3 min
September 22, 2020 Protagonist Podcast #302: Walter White in Breaking Bad (TV 2008) “Chemistry is the study of matter. But I prefer to see it as the study of change.”
Description
Returning guest George Tsakiridis joins Joe to discuss one of the most acclaimed television shows ever made. Created by Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad follows the descent of Walter White from an average high school teach into a drug kingpin. Bryan Cranston’s performance in the lead role deservedly won him praise and numerous awards, and provides an excellent topic of discussion for this episode.
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Show Notes
Breaking Bad – IMDB
Breaking Bad -Wikipedia
1 hr 3 min