With the new Avengers movie only weeks away, the Quantum Tavern has decided to get in close with the SHIELD-Affiliated Team through the Marvel Studios films and various Avengers-related television shows. Topics of choice include the military ranking cap on superheroes, the possibilities of a Civil War-based film along with possible future villains in the film universe. Afterwards, we make a special pit stop and discuss the controversial new horror film from Avengers director Joss Whedon The Cabin in the Woods. As usual, please leave feedback on our website www.QuantumTavern.com or email address [email protected] as well as our Twitter feed @QuantumTavern. Also make sure to leave a positive review on iTunes to ensure more people get a chance to enjoy conversation.

On this special edition of Quantum Tavern, Eric, Lauren, & Special Guest John D. of Legends Podcast discuss the concepts of Heroes and Antiheroes in both the modern age and before. In the process we find out just how Jack Bauer, Charles Dickens and Mass Effect have to do with one another.

George RR Martin's little series of fantasy books have ignited faster than a dragon's nest during a summer drought especially since it's television premier last year. We at the QT thought that with 2 Martin experts and one fairweather friend, we had a few things to say about the first book and season with some insights on Season 2. Eric, Lauren & Cody as the important questions such as what to take away from Stark and Lannister mothering sensibilities, which Barratheon brother is the lazier, and most importantly, how badly we want to see Joffrey get what he deserves.If you wish to offer comments or questions, you can reach us on our website QuantumTavern.com as well email us [email protected] or reach us on Twitter @QuantumTavern

What started as a young womans determination to survive a government-operated blood sport has now become a worldwide phenomenon. We dissect in vivid detail both the new film adaptation by famed filmmaker Gary Ross as well as the acclaimed novel by Susanne Collins. We also bend the rules of physics, resulting in a very special surprise.Join Eric, Lauren, Cody & Jason as they discuss the ins and outs of Panem, its cultural makeups, and the awesomeness that is Ceasar Flickerman (and possibly Johanna Mason). If you will notice, the usual music has been changed for this episode. This weeks music comes from Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Track titled War from their self-titled album. You can find it on iTunes and Amazon.

This week, Eric, Lauren, Cody & Jason banded together to perform a postmortem on The Walking Dead Season 2 finale, but one fell by the wayside. The others will share loves and hates, will pick on Lori and discuss exactly how creepy is Carl. We will mourn those lost and celebrate those found.So grab your crossbow and a cold one and join us for one last fond look back at the farm before we go to prison.

It has come to this episode, the final part of our X-Men Mega-Arch as we look back at the last 10 years of X-Men comics and discuss the changes to the beloved series, the arcs that kept us on end, the evolution of leadership under Cyclops, and how exactly does Emma Frost run in that outfit?Eric, Lauren, Cody and special crasher John D. are proud to present this special episode that will be bound to invigorate old fans and create a few new ones. Also feel free to send us feedback at our website QuantumTavern.com as well as email address [email protected].

As we continue our X-Men Mega-Arch, the second installment focuses on the various animated and television projects featuring our favorite (and no-so favorite) mutants.We discuss the franchise's changing face in the light of each new show, a little Mutant Shipping, and... Wesley Crusher??? Tune in to find out more!!!

This is it! In our most ambitious arc yet, Quantum Tavern is looking into the 5 feature films made on the iconic Marvel comic X-Men. Join Eric, Lauren, and Cody as they discuss the issues and personalities of this franchise.This is a 3-Part Arc, the next part discussing the various animated and television serials. Also found on this episode, a detailed discussion of world-building via Stephen King, what drives Conan O'Brian to keep performing, and we finally get a Cody Rant on the podcast for the first time.

On this episode, Eric, Lauren, Cody and Jason load up our stripped-bare RV and head on down to the ABQ of NM to catch some sun, enjoy the fine cuisine at the local Los Hermanos Pollos, and perhaps get a car wash. Oh look, there's a cool looking hat!This is our Breaking Bad episode where we spoil the hell out of the first four seasons and contemplate what to look forward to in the last season starting later this year. We're talking evil babies, hero junkies, and heads on tortoises, just to name a few.If you enjoy what you are listening to or simply wish to leave feedback, you can do so at [email protected] or check out our blog www.quantumtavern.com

On this episode, Lauren and Eric take a little breather from the weighty subjects and talk about their home video collections, the titles they like to watch over again and the ones they barely can come back to. Also a subject discussed in detail is the Oscar-Nominated documentary Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory which takes some very unique turns. We will be back on schedule starting next week as we discuss Breaking Bad.