This episode, Chris and Cindy begin a new recurring feature, Tales from the Toy Chest! This new series will cover a comic character’s history in plastic, from the first licensed products through today. With Captain America: Civil War only a week away, what better hero to start with than the Star Spangled Avenger himself, Captain America!

 

From Captain Action to Mego, Secret Wars to Toy Biz and beyond, the Super Mates dig deep into Chris’ collection to find the best (and worst) Cap toys of the past 50 years!

 

For more on Captain America toys, visit these awesome sites!

www.megomuseum.com

www.marvellegends.net

www.plaidstallions.com

www.marveltoys.net

 

 

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Clip credits:

“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen

Clips from Captain America: The First Avenger, directed by Joe Johnston

“Marvel Super Heroes” and “Captain America” themes by Jacques Urbont from The Marvel Super Heroes cartoon series, 1966

Captain America (1979) TV Movie theme by Mike Post

"Paradise City" by Guns N' Roses

“Home of the Brave” from Captain America (1990) by Ivan Neville

Ultimate Avengers end credits theme by Guy Michelmore

Tracks from Captain America: The First Avenger soundtrack: "Captain America" and "Captain America March" by Alan Silvestri, and "Star Spangled Man" by the Star Spangled Singers

Join Chris, Cindy and son Andrew as they recount their recent trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, Florida! Along the way they met some podcasting friends, had a face to mask encounter with Kylo Ren, were examined by Jawas, saluted Captain America, bowed before Dr. Doom, and exposed the Green Goblin! They entered the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Marvel Island of Adventure, and experienced the BRAND NEW Star Wars attractions at Hollywood Studios, including a Star Tours stop on Jakku, and a real-life, rocket-firing Boba Fett!

Plus, they wrap up the show with a look at your feedback!

Dani’s guest spot on Skywalking Through Neverland is up now! She discusses the Star Wars book Rey’s Story with hosts Richard and Sarah here.

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Clip credits:

“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen

“To the Batmobile” by Nelson Riddle from the Batman Television Series Soundtrack

Star Wars: The Force Awakens end credits by John Williams

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone end credits by John Williams

“Captain America March” from Captain America: The First Avenger by Alan Silvistri

Selected tracks from Spider-Man (1967) Cartoon Series by Ray Ellis

"Love Rollercoaster" (instrumental) by The Ohio Players

Audio clip from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure

Just in time for the debut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Chris, Cindy and son Andrew discuss the ORIGINAL Batman/Superman movie, the 3-part Superman Animated Series episode, “World’s Finest”!

 

The Joker has a large supply of Kryptonite and a need for cash. Lex Luthor has billions to spare. So these arch villains team-up to wipe out the Man of Steel! Luckily Batman is in town to lend a hand…but he also has eyes for a certain reporter named Lois Lane!

 

 

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Clip credits:

Trailer for The Batman Superman Movie

Selected audio clips from Superman: The Animated Series episodes, “World’s Finest, Part 1-3

“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen

Selected tracks from Superman: The Animated Series by Shirley Walker and Michael McCuistion

Selected tracks from Batman: The Animated Series by Shirley Walker

“My Best Friend’s Girl” by The Cars

 

It’s our 50th episode! Chris and Cindy celebrate by welcoming returning guests and Fire & Water Network pals Rob Kelly and Ryan Daly to discuss Alan Davis’ epic mini-series JLA: The Nail!

 

For want of a nail, the DC Universe is denied its greatest hero. How does the destiny of the JLA unfold without the Man of Steel to guide and safeguard them? The answers may shock you!

 

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Clip credits:

“The Nail” by George Herbert, read by Rob Kelly

“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen

Selected tracks from Superman: The Movie by John Williams

Selected tracks from Superman Batman: Public Enemies soundtrack by Christopher Drake

“Amish Paradise” by “Weird Al” Yankovic

The Mist returns to wreak havoc on Opal City! Chris and Cindy take a look at the second major Starman story arc, Sins of the Child by James Robinson, Tony Harris and friends, from Starman issues 12-16.

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Clip credits:

“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen

“Glorious Day” and “Only in Dreams” by Weezer

“Ghost in the Machine at the Stroke of Midnight” by Shirley Walker (Flash TV Series)

“You Belong to the City” by Glenn Frey

“Superman Ties it Up/J’onzz Bonds” and “Island Revealed/Superman Down” by Kevin Manthei from Justice League: The New Frontier

“The Day Time Ended” by Richard Band, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra

“Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Next Time: Episode 50!

Chris and Cindy take a look at the first 6 issues of the new DC Comics Bombshells series, based on the merchandising blitz casting DC’s female characters on the frontlines of WWII! Does the comic match the exuberance and fun of the collectibles it’s based on?

Meanwhile, in Gotham City, our Dynamic Duo review the last issue (sob!) of Batman ’66, by Mike, Laura and Lee Allred! Did they give us the series finale we always wanted?

We round up the show with a heaping helping of comments from you!

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Clip credits:

“Wedding March” from Flash Gordon by Queen

“Kalamazoo” by Members of the Glenn Miller Orchestra

“Sing Sing Sing” by The Benny Goodman Orchestra

“Down South Camp Meeting” by The Benny Goodman Orchestra

“Swamp Thing” animated series theme

“Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti/Nelson Riddle (Batman TV Series)

“Gotham City” by Nelson Riddle (Batman TV Series)

“To the Batmobile!’ by Nelson Riddle (Batman TV Series)

“Minding My Business” by Adam West (The Milton Berle Show, Sept. 16, 1966)

Next Time: Sins of the Child, the next chapter in The Starman Chronicles!

I AM KIROK!!! Chris and Cindy take a look at another Star Trek romance! On an alien world doomed by an oncoming asteroid, Kirk loses his memory, but finds love with a Native American descendant named Miramanee. Can this new “god”, Kirok save his wife (!) and his people, or will it take the intervention of Spock and the Enterprise?

It’s got elastic headbands! Fringed mini-skirts! It’s got Shatner in buckskins, screaming at the sky! Classic Star Trek!

Plus, a brief SPOILER-FILLED discussion of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

What did you think of this Trek episode? Who is Kirk’s true love? We’d love to read your thoughts aloud in an upcoming episode. Drop us a line in our comments section, or email us at [email protected]. If you're listening on iTunes, please consider leaving a review of our show! We’re also on Facebook!

Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly!

Next Time: Cindy’s pick! We take a look at the new DC Bombshells comic series!

Happy New Year! It’s our first episode of the New Year, and we’ve got a first-time guest discussing The Incredible Hulk TV series 2-part episode, “The First”! The Godfather of Comic Podcasting, Michael Bailey (Views from the Longbox, From Crisis to Crisis, Tales of the JSA, etc.) joins Chris and Cindy in discussing the series, and dissecting this epic tale.

On his lonely journey, Dr. David Banner (Bill Bixby) enters into a small town full of secrets. Of a long dead scientist and the horrifying creature he created. A creature much like The Incredible Hulk (Lou Ferrigno)! As the mystery unfolds, Banner comes closer to curing his affliction than ever before, but is soon face-to-face with this first gamma-irradiated monster, culminating in a tussle of titans!

Listen on!

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Links to Michael Bailey’s numerous fine shows can be found at The Fortress of Baileytude!

Chris subbed for Michael on the Star Wars: Force Awakens roundtable discussion on episode 22 of The Film and Water Podcast!

Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly over at the Fire and Water Podcast feed!

Next Time: Chris and Cindy beam in the classic Star Trek episode, “The Paradise Syndrome”! KIROK!!!

Ho-ho-ho! In this festive Yuletide episode, Chris reminisces about Christmas toys he received as a boy. From The Six Million Dollar Man, Evel Kneivel, and Mego, to He-Man, Super Powers, M.A.S.K., G.I. Joe and Transformers, it’s a visit from the Toys of Christmas Past!

In between the ramblings on plastic baubles, Cindy discusses her Top 5 Favorite TV Christmas Specials! Which holiday favorites make her list? Listen on and find out!

Merry Christmas!

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What did you get for Christmas as kids? What were your favorite Christmas specials? We’d love to read it aloud in an upcoming episode. Drop us a line in our comments section, or email us at [email protected]. If you're listening on iTunes, please consider leaving a review of our show! We’re also on Facebook!

Chris and Cindy shared their Star Wars Memories on Disney, Indiana Episode #194! Check it out here.

Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly over at the Fire and Water Podcast feed!

Next time: Our first episode of the New Year features a first-time guest, and a subject that has to do with “The First”!

Chris, Cindy and special guest, son Andrew, celebrate the 75th anniversary of Robin, the Boy Wonder! From tales of one Robin passing the torch to another, to impossible team-ups between the Teen Wonders, this one has it all!

Tim Drake meets a young Dick Grayson during Zero Hour in Robin #10! Learn how the original Dynamic Duo split from the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Old Wounds”! Batman is at deaths door, and only a squad of Robins can save him in The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #13! And finally, Dick becomes Batman, but will Bruce’s son Damian accept his destiny in the Brave and the Bold episode, “Knights of Tomorrow”?

Listen on!

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Let us know what you think! We’d love to read it aloud in an upcoming episode. Drop us a line in our comments section, or email us at [email protected]. If you're listening on iTunes, please consider leaving a review of our show! We’re also on Facebook!

Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly over at the Fire and Water Podcast feed!

Next time: It’s Christmas time! We take a look back at some happy Christmas toy memories, and favorite Christmas TV specials!