Two True Freaks

In this week's knuckle-turning episode, The Caped Crusades continue as the spotlight falls on Shadow of the Bat Annual #03.

Magnus takes a deep dive into Batman's first conflict with Poison Ivy, demonstrating in the process that fandom may owe Joel Schumacher an apology.

As with anything though, there are no clean breaks here. Hopefully none of you will ever have to punch someone in the face in self-defense. But if it ever comes to that, you have to know when to turn your knuckles to avoid seriously injuring yourself. Lucky for you though, His Excellency is happy to explain when those circumstances present themselves. Hopefully it'll never come to that though.

Bourbon.

So what more needs to be said? Download this show right now before mushrooms grow out of your nose or something. Because, seriously, how much would that suck?

Due to the avalanche of awesomeness, there's just no time for listener feedback this week. But Magnus has slowly been getting caught up lately. There's been some feedback recently and there's more coming soon! So don't be left out! You too can offer your feeble effort at tribute whenever you want! Yes indeed, you humble serfs are always welcome to kiss your benevolent leader's ring. Corrupt DiManzocorp interns are ready, willing, able and eager to accept your bribe to present your meager missives to your wise emperor. The email address to use is [email protected] as the other seems to be having technical problems.

In an another sublime act of truly stupendous magnanimity, your emperor permits you lowly rabble to suggest topics for a future episode. Thus, requests may be sent to [email protected] for the aforementioned corrupt DiManzocorp interns (who probably lack souls) to review, whereupon your leader might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise!

Don Lomax begins his tenure as the regular writer on The 'Nam with part one of a three-part story called "Operation: Chicken Lips." This also sees the return of Ed Marks as one of our key characters and puts us in March 1972, which is the subject of our historical context section. Plus, I have a clip of my conversation with Michael Golden, original 'Nam artist, from the 2017 Baltimore Comic-Con.

Dr. Bill is all alone and ropes in Gene Hendricks to check out a little Trek and Hulk, will Bins survive? Come along and listen in.

Welcome back to The Vault Of Startling Monster Horror Tales Of Terror! Join Them Jaconetti Boys (Luke and Jason) and Chris Squared (Tyler and Honeywell) as they cue up the next HAMMER HORROR - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA starring legendary "EYE SPECIALIST" Herbert Lom! As we all know, when OPERA GOES BAD - the results are never pretty. Also - did you know that if your job is "Rat Catcher", your life can actually get WORSE? Also - how do you sneak a fully functional full-sized pipe organ into a sewer tunnel? Tune in - where only ONE of those questions is answered!

From the deep, dark recesses of the Palace Video Vaults (also known as Archive.com) Andrew settles back and watches 3 wonderful episodes of CAPTAIN SCARLET & THE MYSTERONS! Filmed in sensational SUPERMARIONATION, Captain Scarlet features death, explosions, death, violence and death all carefully constructed for a rabid pre-teen audience. But, do these hold up to 21st Century scrutiny?

Welcome to JAIG EYES & JEDI! Join Hope Mullinax and Chris Honeywell as they make their way to the fourth episode of season five of Star Wars - The Clone Wars - THE SOFT WAR! There will be - A GILDED FANCY-DROID - REBEL JOHN LENNON - FEELING SQUASHING - KITTY CAPERS - SPACE GUILLOTINE - SAW ON HIS OWN - AND PUNS! DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD!

On this very special episode (but not Very Special Episode) of Earth Destruction Directive, my brother Jason and I are talking with Mac McClintock, creator of the original daikaiju Titanicus, the monster which asks the question -- "What if a kaiju was behind sinking the Titanic?" This project is currently on Kickstarter, so no time to waste -- download, listen, and then hit the link below to check out this very cool original monster project!

The Kickstarter campaign! Titanicus: A 30 cm Kaiju Figure by Titanic Creations

In this week's anti-bullying episode, The Caped Crusades continue as the spotlight falls on Batman Annual #19.

Apart from being probably the most detailed origin story the Scarecrow has ever received, this issue also serves as a kind of chilling PSA against bullying. If you won't refrain from bullying because it's the right thing, you might want to refrain from bullying for, y'know, other reasons. Some of which are detailed in this story.

Separate from all that, this story is not only written by Doug Moench (which really ought to be enough all by itself) but it was also drawn by Bret Blevins. So there's some serious talent packed into this story.

And the story itself is awesome. You caught that part, right? Because it is awesome.

So what more do you need? Start listening right now before the Scarecrow forces your car off the road.

Due to the avalanche of awesomeness, there's just no time for listener feedback this week. But Magnus has slowly been getting caught up lately. There's been some feedback recently and there's more coming soon! So don't be left out! You too can offer your feeble effort at tribute whenever you want! Yes indeed, you humble serfs are always welcome to kiss your benevolent leader's ring. Corrupt DiManzocorp interns are ready, willing, able and eager to accept your bribe to present your meager missives to your wise emperor. The email address to use is [email protected] as the other seems to be having technical problems.

In an another sublime act of truly stupendous magnanimity, your emperor permits you lowly rabble to suggest topics for a future episode. Thus, requests may be sent to [email protected] for the aforementioned corrupt DiManzocorp interns (who probably lack souls) to review, whereupon your leader might consider thinking about the possibility of potentially discussing whatever you have in mind some day. And that's a promise!

On this very special episode, the two TITANS of the TTF Network meet again, as Earth Destruction Directive (hosted by Luke Jaconetti) meets Bots, Bugs, and Babes (hosted by Jason Jaconetti)! But this time, they are joined by Mac McClintock, the creator of the Titanicus!

Titanicus is a brand new 30 cm kaiju figure based on the concept of "What if a kaiju was behind sinking the Titanic?"

Luke and I talk to Mac about the concept and history of the new Kaiju and the tie-in comic books. Mac also reveals more indepth information about the the future of Titanicus and the other Kaijus that will follow! We are all very excited to bring you all a great new project. Please go check this project out!

Check out the Kickstarter with the link below:

Titanicus: A 30 cm Kaiju

Dave and Holli Weter are back to take a look at the second Harry Potter Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Where does it fall on the Jaws Scale and where does it land among the Harry Potter Films? Listen in and find out!