In honor of this year's Chinese New Year that celebrates the year of The Golden Dragon. The SOMC crew of James, Chris and Joe talk about one of the most iconic movies of all time "Enter the Dragon". Of course no conversation about Enter the Dragon could be complete with out talking about it's star the legendary Bruce Lee.

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso

Greeting cards, sweets, flowers, and jewelry are some of the items exchanged by couples on Valentine's Day.  But if you're a Super-Hero couple living life in a comic book universe your wedding day might be crashed by Doctor Doom and The Sub-Mariner, Lex Luthor, Magneto, or even Bluto! Just ask Lois and Clark, Peter and Mary Jane, or Scott and Jean and they will tell you that their love and devotion are on an endless trail of mystery, madness, and mayhem! "All alright, who brought that Phantom Zone Projector to Lois and Clark's anniversary party?!"     

Join your hosts James, Richie, and Joe as they list their favorite comic book couples from a rich and romantic history of funny-book flirtations and ardent amour. From the mountain village of Dogpatch to the undersea kingdom of Atlantis, from the gleaming spires of Metropolis to the steamy swamp of Louisiana-- "love will find a way'!       

And on this St. Valentine's Day, to our faithful followers and friends a quote from Stephen Stills--"Love the one you're with."

Show Notes provided by Arco Esposito

Every once in a generation pop culture is treated to a truly momentous event that changes the landscape as we know it. One such moment began with Marvels second mutant revolution, 1975’s Giant Size X-men #1!

Here we were treated with new and interesting characters, mostly for the first time. Who would have thought that one throw away character introduced a year earlier would go on to be the mutant world’s most well known and beloved figure?? That’s right folks, we are talking about everyone’s favorite Canucklehead, Wolverine!

Join your favorite Mint Condition podcasters as they take a header into the rich history of Wolverine, a character born of simple beginnings, yet one who has achieved the honor and success of being perhaps the most well known figure the mighty Marvel bullpen has ever graced us fans with! From Weapon X to X-Men to just being James Howlett, we show that our love for Wolverine is as strong as an adimantium hug! Enjoy!

Show Notes provided by Joe Peluso

     "POW!" "BAM!" "ZAP!" The incredible iconography that best represented the bombastic battles that were willfully waged across the pulse-pounding pages of the Silver Age of Comics! Hop on your comic treadmills and join Richie and Joe for a raucous race back to the swingin' sixties as they pay tribute to the men and women who brought to life the four-color images that defined an unparalleled era of comic book art!      

From Jack "The King" Kiby to "Genial" Gene Colan, from the ultra-realistic renderings of Neal Adams to the "strange" designs of Steve Ditko, and a plethora of pages and panels that thrilled a generation of boys and girls, you will embark on a journey of wide-eyed wonderment as related by two guys who purchased their "funny books" off a spinner rack! That's right, a creaking wire, metal rack that every time it was turned could summon a swarm of crows!      

Bring a scorecard to this podcast pilgrim!  You are gonna need it to keep track of all the artists Rich and Joe praise with enthusiastic embellishments!   

To coin a phrase: "Face it, tiger, you just hit the jackpot!"

Show notes provided by Josh Bernhard

Join Josh and guests James, John, and Guy for an in-depth breakdown of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special "The Giggle." Topics covered include:
Initial reactions to the celebratory special and how it provides closure while setting up exciting new adventures
Analyzing the complex "bi-regeneration" plot device that splits the 14th Doctor in two
Appreciating Ncuti Gatwa's debut performance as the exuberant 15th Doctor
Discussing the Toymaker as an unsettling yet whimsical villain and Neil Patrick Harris's scene-stealing portrayal
Exploring the thought-provoking thematic threads about trauma, anger, guilt, and healing
Assessing how these specials compare in scope and impact to the 50th anniversary episode
Speculating on story elements and characters seeded in this special to pay off in future seasons

Show Notes Provided by Joe Peluso

The start of the MLB Season is still two months away!The NFL postseason is already here! Basketball, MEH.  So what are you gonna do?      

Hit the ICE! Drop the puck! Avoid the odd man rush. Don't turn the puck over in the neutral zone. Be strong on the penalty kill, and, thrill the crowd with a short-handed goal! The NHL, baby! It's the sports fan's cure for the winter blues! Join Centre Chris, and his trusty Wing, Joe as they take you around the league for a comprehensive update and a detailed look forward to the second half of the season.    Who needs March Madness when you've got Hockey Hysteria?!

Show Notes provided by Joe Peluso

The guys have returned to the sports desk to bring you an NFL Playoff Preview and an accounting of the MLB Offseason. Join Chris and Joe as they tackle the likes of Josh Allen (Good luck with that!), CJ Stroud, Jordan Love, the spiraling Eagles, and the surprising Rams.     

Then it's on to the diamond to examine the wheeling and dealing of the offseason. Who scored the big free agents? Who got moved in a trade? And who is still holding out for more?         

Ohtani, Yamamoto, Soto, and Sale all have new addresses! But have the Yankees and Mets addressed their needs to avoid the horrors they visited upon New York last summer?!  And after spending more money the most countries GNP this offseason, have The LA Dodgers become the new seat of "The Evil Empire"?      

February 13th, 2024--pitchers and catchers, baby! Embrace you sports fanaticism! you've got nothing to lose but your minds!

Show Notes provided by Joe Peluso:

Spoken in disgust by Superman to Lex Luthor from the classic film Superman: The Movie."You diseased maniac." Yes, it's a great line. But as Keith points out in this new Mint episode, it's also a reverential line delivered by Supes to Lex in Mark Waid and Leinil Francis Yu's, "Superman: Birthright". The 2003 iteration of The Man of Steel's origin that pays homage to the past while propelling The Last Son of Krypton into the future.

Wrapping Up Christmas

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso:

Gathered from across the "28 known galaxies" (Thank you, Jor-El) are your three Mint hosts, James, Chris, and Joe, and three treasured friends: Adrienne, Arco, and Keith, joining together to bring you the mother of all 2023 wrap ups! Do you want lists? Do you want recommendations? Do you want hot takes? Come then and join this crusading crew of pop culture "imaginauts" for a fun, and factful 90-minute ride across comics, TV, movies, sports, and more.    

From Star Trek to Godzilla, The Flash to TMNT, and Barbie to Dr.Who, this one has it all!   

And most importantly, to all our faithful and loyal listeners: Have a happy and healthy NEW YEAR!