Welcome to the first Eat It & Beat It XXX-MAS SPECIAL! Get your L-tryptophan on settle back in your WASSEL-CHAIR, and wonder what that funny-shaped buzzing package is under the tree! Is it for YOU? Gather the children around and them PUT THEM OUT because this will put them off their Mistle-Treats and X-Mas Carols. Let your belt out a notch or two and savor this mellowing holiday podcast!

"Who do you think they are, Neiman Marcus? They don't take plastic."

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I cover the Chuck Russell's 1988's remake of The Blob. We turn the clock back 30 years, as we delve into all the different aspects of this film, from story changes to production to the special effects. See how this film compares to the 1958 orginal. So get your hazmat suit on, eat your sandwich and slice of pie, and join us as we pray for snow!

Moving to a little bit brighter Christmas themed show, we move from a murder to a homicidal maniac escaping from an asylum and taking over the television airwaves. What could go wrong?

Welcome to Jaig Eyes & Jedi - a podcast covering the ENTIRETY of Star Wars - Rebels! This week join Chris Honeywell as Hope Mullinax fills him in on some more canon linked to Star Wars Rebels! This week is the PENULTUMATE episode of PRE-REBELS CANON MATERIAL! Hope will be reporting on the current Marvel Darth Vader comic by Charles Soule! Settle back, slip on your EVIL SITH MASK, and draw out some blueprints for your new lair! SPOILERS!

"This is our light!" In this long awaited episode, Luke is joined by Ultraman Zero fan extraordinaire Derek W. Crabbe (from the Fanholes Podcast Network) to discuss Ultraman Zero: The Revenge Of Belial! After his defeat in the previous film (you'll need to seriously jump back a few years in the archive to hear the episode... told you it was long awaited...), Belial is back and as the title suggests, out for revenge! Ultraman Zero will have to round up his squad and lay some Land Of Light style justice on the villain! It's modern Ultraman style action with lots of new heroes and enemies along for the ride. So sharpen up your Zero Sluggers and come along for the ride!

The Fanholes Podcast Network can be found at fanholespodcast.blogspot.com/ and fanholespodcast.podbean.com/ -- Give 'em a listen!

Team-Building Disease is a fiscally and socially crippling affliction which affects millions of nerds every year. If you suffer from Team-Building Disease, talk to your preferred eBay Seller or Import Toy Retailer.

Another deep-dive into the Palace library unearths a meaty tome about an alternative universe were Spider-Man is no longer Peter Parker, but a young lad named Miles Morales! What does Andrew think of this attempt at legacy torch passing? Join him in reading the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS and find out!

In episode 120 of the Man of Screen podcast, Mike Zummo takes a break from his hiatus to report in on a special occurrence, his viewing of the 40th anniversary showing of Superman: The Movie.

Making things doubly special, it marks the podcast debut of Mikes 7-year-old daughter, Haley, who saw the film for the first time on Monday, Dec. 3, the only way someone should see the film for the first time: on the big screen.

Shell give her thoughts and show how horrible she is with names.

However, its not all good news as Mike also discusses the status of the podcasts hiatus and how it may be longer than originally expected, but rest assured, the Man of Screen podcast will make its return.

But for now, enjoy Mikes take on seeing “Superman: The Movie” on the big screen for the first time.

Next time (eventually): Mike will begin his coverage of “Worlds Greatest Superfriends”, the fall 1979 season of “Superfriends”.

It's the twenty-fifth episode of Required Reading With Tom and Stella! This podcast, which is hosted by Tom Panarese (Pop Culture Affidavit, In Country) and Stella (Batgirl to Oracle: A Barbara Gordon Podcast, The Batman Universe) is two teachers talking about literature. Each episode, we will be taking a look at a single work, analyzing it, criticizing it and deciding if its worth its place in the canon.

This time around, we're taking a look at A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

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Following the likely demise of the DCEU, Magnus is enjoying partial vindication. Speaking of which, it's probably time for His Excellency to talk a little bit about what Superman movies should be. Or what they could be. Or at least something that hasn't been tried yet.

Creed II is a hit, but nearly 40 years ago, the first sequel in the Rocky series was released. This week, Paul and guest, Chris Tyler, take a look at this boxing fairy tale. Is it any good? Is it worth watching? Is It Jaws???