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The Protagonist Podcast episodes

April 11, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #121: John Lewis in March: Book 1 (Comic 2013) “Can you swim?” “No.” “Neither can I, but we may have to.”
Description
Todd and Joe talk about March, a graphic novel chronicling the real-life story of John Lewis, who was a leader in the Civil Rights movement. They discuss choosing events to include in a memoir, how to train for a peaceful protest, and using comic books to retell real-life stories.
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Show Notes
March (comics) – Wikipedia)
March: Book One: John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell: 9781603093002: Amazon.com: Books
John Lewis (civil rights leader) – Wikipedia)
The Negro Motorist Green Book – Wikipedia
1 hr 3 min
April 04, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #120: Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson in Parks and Rec (TV 2009-15) “You had me at meat tornado.”
120: Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson in Parks and Rec (TV 2009-15) “You had me at meat tornado.”
Description
Todd and Joe talk about Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson from the sitcom Parks and Rec. They discuss the evolution of the series and each character’s unique kind of humor.
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Show Notes
Parks and Recreation (TV Series 2009–2015) – IMDb
Amy Poehler – IMDb
Nick Offerman – IMDb
Amazon.com: Parks and Recreation: The Complete Series: Amy Poehler, Adam Scott, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Retta, Jim O’Heir: Movies TV
Chris Pratt – Wikipedia
Rob Lowe – Wikipedia
Top NBA Finals moments: Michael Jordan’s flu game in 1997 Finals | NBA.com
Dick Harmon: Refusing to lose: Robbie Bosco, BYU triumphed over adversity in 1984 Holiday Bowl | Deseret News
The Protagonist Podcast #066: “My practices aren’t designed for your enjoyment.” Norman Dale in Hoosiers (Film 1986) — The Protagonist Podcast
The Protagonist Podcast #101: The town of Cicely, Alaska in Northern Exposure (TV 1990-95) “There is no hidden agenda with this man.” — The Protagonist Podcast
Elementary (TV Series 2012– ) – IMDb
The Office (TV Series 2005–2013) – IMDb
Nick Offerman – Wikipedia
I love you mother :: Lost Poetry Quotations :: The Poetry Archives @eMule.com
1 hr 14 min
March 28, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #119: Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (Novel 1960) “Oh, hey Boo.”
Description
Todd and Joe tackle an American classic and discuss Scout Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. They talk about her transformation, the vivid side characters, and also acknowledge how great Atticus Finch is.
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Show Notes
To Kill a Mockingbird – Wikipedia
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) – IMDb
Harper Lee – Wikipedia
Hillsdale College – Wikipedia
Amazon.com: The Ages of the Justice League: Essays on America’s Greatest Superheroes in Changing Times (9781476662251): Joseph J Darowski: Books
Go Set a Watchman – Wikipedia
Elinor Ochs – Wikipedia
C.S. Lewis on the Three Ways of Writing for Children and the Key to Authenticity in All Writing – Brain Pickings
Episode 44 – Captain, ‘No Time For Heroics’ – Podcat
Southern Gothic – Wikipedia
1 hr 9 min
March 21, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #118: Special: Great Quotes from Great Movies “May the force be with you.”
Description
Todd and Joe are joined by Nik English from The Fandom Podcast to talk about movie quotes. Why do we use them, what are the most quotable films, and is there really a Princess Bride quote for every occasion?
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Show Notes
Nik English Art – Home
Earth Vader Yule log – Google Search
Darth Vader Yule Log Roast One Hour Christmas Music – YouTube
Shibboleth – Wikipedia
The 25 most quotable “Anchorman” one-liners – IFC
Best 50 Star Wars quotes | ShortList Magazine
Three Amigos! – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
20 Mr. Miyagi Inspirational Quotes For Wisdom – Motivate Amaze Be GREAT
Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
Napoleon Dynamite – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
Napoleon Dynamite – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
Clue (1985) – Quotes – IMDb
While You Were Sleeping – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
Airplane! (1980) – Quotes – IMDb
Airplane! (1980) – Quotes – IMDb
25 Great Quotes from The Princess Bride :: Movies :: Lists :: Page 1 :: Paste
Little Women (1994) – Quotes – IMDb
The Sandlot (1993) – Quotes – IMDb
50 Quotes From The Indiana Jones Movies, In Order Of Awesomeness | Thought Catalog
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) – Quotes – IMDb
Pure Luck (1991) – Quotes – IMDb
Dumb & Dumber (1994) – Quotes – IMDb
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) – Quotes – IMDb
Mean Girls – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
Austin Powers Quotes: The Most Funny Austin Powers Movie Quotes/Lines
Derek Zoolander (Character) – Quotes
Undercover Brother – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
Undercover Blues (1993) – Quotes – IMDb
Tangled (2010) – Quotes – IMDb
34 “Elf” Quotes That Never Get Old
Big Trouble in Little China (1986) – Quotes – IMDb
The Pirates of Penzance (1983) – Quotes – IMDb
Monsters, Inc. – Movie Quotes – Rotten Tomatoes
1 hr 24 min
March 13, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #117: Sam Gerard and Richard Kimble in The Fugitive (Film 1993) “I didn’t kill my wife!” “I don’t care!”
Description
All-Star guest Kjerste Christensen joins Todd and Joe once again to discuss the classic 1993 thriller The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones.
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Show Notes
The Fugitive (1993) – IMDb
Andrew Davis (director) – Wikipedia)
Neil Flynn – IMDb
Harrison Ford – IMDb
Tommy Lee Jones – IMDb
U.S. Marshals (1998) – IMDb
Ron Dean – IMDb
The Fugitive (1993 film) – Wikipedia)
1 hr 27 min
March 08, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #116: Sinestro and Hal Jordan in Green Lantern Vol. 1: Sinestro (Comic 2008) “In brightest day, in blackest night …”
Description
This week, Todd and Joe are joined by Norman Mitchell from The Lord of the Rings Minute Podcast to talk about Green Lantern: Sinestro. Topics of discussion include the glorious absurdity of some superhero comics and a deep dive into the concept of redemption.
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Show Notes
Lord of the Rings Minute | Dueling Genre Productions
Justice League: Doom – Wikipedia
Green Lantern – Wikipedia
Hal Jordan – Wikipedia
Nathan Fillion – Wikipedia
Sinestro – Wikipedia
Justice League: Doom – Wikipedia
Amazon.com: Green Lantern and Philosophy: No Evil Shall Escape this Book (9780470575574): Jane Dryden, Mark D. White, William Irwin: Books
Green Lantern: First Flight (Video 2009) – IMDb
Bob Kane – Wikipedia
Bill Finger – Wikipedia
Lantern Oaths (Disambiguation) | Green Lantern Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia)
Ricky Martin – Tal Vez – YouTube
The Vow (2012) – IMDb
Monkey D. Luffy | One Piece Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Captain America – Wikipedia
Rorschach (comics) – Wikipedia)
1 hr 27 min
February 28, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #115: The cast of Corner Gas S01E01 “Ruby Reborn” and S06E06 “Good Tubbin'” (TV 2004-09) “Safety Pete can talk!” “Boy, can he ever.”
Description
Todd and Joe talk about a fantastic Canadian sitcom, Corner Gas. They discuss Davis as well as the rest of the crazy characters in Dog River, Saskatchewan. They touch on kinds of comedy, the pleasure of purely episodic television, and acknowledge a beautiful book ending of the pilot and finale.
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Show Notes
Corner Gas – Wikipedia
Brent Butt
Hiccups (TV series) – Wikipedia)
Lorne Cardinal – Wikipedia
Everybody Loves Raymond – Wikipedia
How I Met Your Mother – Wikipedia
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (TV Series 2015– ) – IMDb
1 hr 14 min
February 21, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #114: Vin in Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson (Novel 2008) “What is it that you believe?”
Description
Todd and Joe are joined by All-Star guest Kjerste Christensen to discuss Vin from the novel Mistborn: The Final Empire. They talk about her characteristics, her best moments, and what makes a good fantasy novel.
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Show Notes
Mistborn series – Wikipedia
Brandon Sanderson
Vin | Mistborn Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Sazed | Mistborn Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
1 hr 10 min
February 14, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #113: Special: Valentines Day 2017 “I’ll never be as bad as my grandpa!”
Description
In our Valentines Day Special 2017, we are joined by special guest Alana Howlett to play a of Fictional play Fictional Dating Game. What fictional inventor would be the best match for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Donatello? Who is the best match to give Eponine from Les Mis a happily ever after? Listen to find out.
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Show Notes
Sebastian (Disney) – Wikipedia)
Peach | Pixar Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Gunnerkrigg Court – By Tom Siddell
Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – Wikipedia)
Gadget Hackwrench | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Schlock Mercenary – The Comic Space Opera by Howard Tayler
Felicity Smoak – Wikipedia
Éponine – Wikipedia
Adrien Agreste | Miraculous Ladybug Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Bendigo Shafter – Louis L’Amour – Google Books
Jack Kelly | Newsies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Edmond Dantès – Wikipedia
Mother Gothel – Wikipedia
Nicolas Flamel – Wikipedia
The Picture of Dorian Gray – Wikipedia
Hades | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Grumpy | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Valerie (Character)
Pollyanna (1960 film) – Wikipedia)
Roxanne Ritchi | Megamind Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Jessica Fletcher – Wikipedia
Iroh | Avatar Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Diagnosis: Murder – Wikipedia
Dr. Watson – Wikipedia
Alfred Pennyworth – Wikipedia
^105: Christmas Special 2017 “There is a lesson to be learned about Christmas pirates.” — The Protagonist Podcast
Tori Scott | Saved By The Bell Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Kylo Ren – Wikipedia
Danny Zuko (Character)
Dallas (Dally) Winston
Nami | One Piece Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
edmond dantes – Google Search
Kirigaya Kazuto | Sword Art Online Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
Wolverine (character) – Wikipedia)
IUAA Womens 4 x 400m Relay Final – What a Finish!! – YouTube
Frodo Baggins | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia
Ahsoka Tano | StarWars.com
Zoë Alleyne Washburne | The Firefly and Serenity Database | Fandom powered by Wikia
Edna ‘E’ Mode (Character)
1 hr 16 min
February 07, 2017The Protagonist Podcast #112: Beca Mitchell in Pitch Perfect (Film 2012) “You have fat hearts, and that’s what matters.”
Description
Todd and Joe talk about Beca Mitchell from the 2012 film Pitch Perfect. They talk about how the film aligns with the Hero’s Journey, the meaning in some of the song choices, and debate whether it’s a musical.
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Show Notes
Pitch Perfect (2012) – IMDb
Cups (song) – Wikipedia)
Anna Kendrick – Wikipedia
Anna Kendrick – Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”) – YouTube
1 hr 9 min