Two True Freaks

The Dark Phoenix Saga begins here!!!

Well actually it began back in the late 70s. But we here at 3rd Degree Byrne want you to enjoy the saga like it is happening right now. You know, like if a movie was made about it. What? They made a movie about it? Twice? Did they get it right?

I didnt think so!

Seriously, if you want something done right around here, you get the Russos or HBO to do it.

Now, back to the Dark Phoenix Saga! What you have here is the beginning to an event never before seen at 3rd Degree Byrne.

A multi-part EPIC!!

Ok, weve done the multi-part X-men thing in the past, but this is EPIC!!!

We will cover X-Men 135 in our first Dark Phoenix episode. And because it was so important, we brought in some interns to do the heavy lifting. Thats right, listeners and frequent email and Facebook stalkers John Hijatt and David Thompson will guest star in each episode as we cover the Dark Phoenix Saga to the bitter end.

Tim Elliott and Brian Hughes are still around as well. They go back in time, to a younger age and talk about their initial experience with this issue. Drinking game: Take a drink each time someone mentions the name of a convenience or Drug Store. Two drinks if they mention “Spinner Racks”.

Get those drinks ready folks, because 3rd Degree Byrne is about to show you fire, and life incarnate, as they begin coverage of “The Dark Phoenix Saga”.

In episode 129 of the Man of Screen podcast, Mike Zummo reaches Superman II.

And he wont be alone as hes joined by fellow freaks, Gene Hendricks and Brian Hughes for a guided tour through the theatrical cut directed by Richard Lester.

And this is as detailed a look at the film as youre going to get in one episode and make sure you have regularly scheduled bathroom breaks because this is one SUPERSIZED episode.

Over the course of there hours, the boys will discuss, debate, laugh – both at with – the second installment of the Christopher Reeve Superman franchise.

Come hear about what happened to Richard Donner between films, and hear all about the reporting, bad parenting, pit stains and universal translators as they inflict you with a bad case of “paralysis by analysis”.

So sit back and let them take you through coverage of the theatrical cut of Superman II.

Next time: More Superman II coverage, this time the Donner Cut, released in 2006.

Today on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: As Angel Grove prepares a big celebration to honor the Power Rangers, Rita calls forth Goldar's Zord, Cyclopsis, and brings lack Lokar to destroy the heroes once and for all! Plus news:

Power Rangers: Battle For the Grid Gets Major Update

SDCC 2019 Exclusive Cover for MMPR 40 Announced

RUMOR – Austin St. John to Return to Power Rangers in Second Season of Beast Morphers

Welcome back to GARAGE SALE GLOAT! Join Chris, Scott and Tina as they navigate the GLOATMOBILE to the giant bi-annual community garage sale that was in the PREMIER EPISODE of GSG! Book problems will be worsened, Star Wars toys will be found on May The Fourth and a HOLY GRAIL will be granted to the NON-PENITANT MAN!

Paul & Bill take a look at an anniversary issue that gathers all Avengers to date. Following the episode, there's a What if audio of the Serpent Crown Saga for your listening pleasure. Dig in!

This was supposed to be an episode of Trentus Magnus Punches Reality. But. Hiatus and stuff. So here it is now rebranded as a Very Special Episode of Trentus Magnus Jabs Reality. And this only because of certain big events coming soon. Three days, maybe longer. So there you go. A valentine, of sorts.

In a special commemorative episode, Thomas Deja pulls Chris Honeywell to his HIDDEN LAIR to pay tribute to the passing of the legendary LARRY COHEN and make him watch IT'S ALIVE, a film which Chris has pathetically neglected to watch UNTIL NOW. Pull up a chair and pop open a frosty cold bottle of milk and enjoy this tribute to the late director who always shot without the proper permits! HAT'S OFF!

Welcome to Jaig Eyes & Jedi, a podcast covering every episode of Star Wars: Rebels! At 221B Con 2019, Hope was on the “Thrawn: The Sherlock Holmes of Star Wars (and His Watsons)” panel, and she wasnt alone! Maegan is back as she joined the conversation with newcomer and O.G. Thrawn fan Chase!

They talked about what make Thrawn a Sherlockian character, who are his Watsons (with a surprise one!), debate Legends vs current canon, Thrawn as a queer coded character, and MORE! Check it out!

You can find Chase on Twitter @Shutupityby12 and you can find Maegan's work on Archive of Our Own under the name Calipsan

Back to the Marvel Vaults to look at AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #56 - #61. See Mary Jane dance monkey, dance, witness an amnesiac Spider-Man and wonder who the hell the Brainwasher is! It's 60's Marvel Comics - the BEST Marvel Comics!

Today on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Rangers take on an Hatchasaurus and Cardiatron, Polluticorn, and evil Rangers. Also, they get (GASP!) detention! Plus, my thoughts on the whole Blake Foster situation.