Two True Freaks

In this week's ball-"advanturing" episode, the spotlight swivels back to Astro City. What is that makes Astro City so awesome? Well, the fact that it's awesome helps.

And this week is the start of something special (and awesome!) (and an "advanture"!) because Uncle Magnus begins analyzing, picking apart and pondering Astro City #02. Which should be enough all by itself but added to that is the fact that this is the beginning of the very first multi-part Astro City story!

What an "advanture"! How awesome!

So what's the life of a kid like when she's raised inside the superhero community and frequently has to duke it out with supervillains before dinnertime?

What effect does that have on her social life?

And how exactly does one play hopscotch anyway?

All these questions plus many, many more are answered in this awesome "advanturous" episode!

Did Stan Lee use this many exclamation points back in the old days?

No!

So what are you waiting for? Start listening right now! Otherwise your children will never learn how to play hopscotch.

Also this week, His Excellency Magnus re-announces again an upcoming brand new megaseries coming soon to a podcast receiver near you in the not-too-distant future very soon in a short time! It won't be long now!

Due to the avalanche of awesomeness, there's just no time for listener feedback this week. But there's some time for some brand-spanking new feed-forward! Yes indeedy, the show about Astro City #01 resulted in feedback which His Excellency decided could only be handled in this episode (which is about Astro City #02, get the picture?).

No time for feedback though.

Anyway. But Magnus has slowly been getting caught up lately. There's been some feedback recently 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 ball-shriveling 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!

In episode 73 of The Man of Screen Podcast, Mike Zummo returns to discuss the next four episodes of “The New Adventures of Superman”, “The Robot of Riga,” “The Invisible Raiders”, “Neolithic Nightmare” and “The Return of Brainiac”, and the next two episodes of “The Adventures of Superboy”, “The Deep Sea Dragon” and “The Super Clown of Smallville”.

Follow Superman and his friends through interplanetary adventures, breathing caves, super villains that return before we meet them, and a sorcerer who actually knows how to use invisibility as a weapon.

Dont forget to travel back in time to learn that money truly CANNOT buy happiness as the most miserable man in Smallville happens to be the richest. Can you believe this guy went through his life without laughing at all?

You wouldnt believe what makes him laugh, but you wouldnt believe what was built right next to Smallville. If you dont already know, youll have to listen to find out.

Next time: Mike will cover the next four Superman episodes, “The Magnetic Monster”, “The Toys of Doom”, “Iron Eater” and “The Ape Army of the Amazon” and the next two Superboy episodes, “The Visitor from the Earths Core” and “The Beast That Went Bezerk”.

Do you smell something burning? The boys at Cast Protection do! This time on our hiatus coverage we light a verbal fire under the 1984 adaptation of the Stephen King Pyrokinetic wonder Firestarter. We've got another steamy commentary for you all to enjoy in the patented Cast Protection style as we cover one of king's forays into the world of supernaturally powered young women, but instead of of blood soaked Sissy Spacek, you get precocious, and deadly Drew Barrymore. Get ready to feel the burn as we ponder the distinction between Keith David and David Keith, discuss the resurgence of synthwave, the casting of Art Carney, possible child cocaine use and a much, much more. You wont be able to back off from from this commentary, its a hot one! As always, If you like the show, leave us a review on iTunes and shoot us an email at [email protected]. Facebook, find us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/274523039596769/ and on Twitter @CastProtection. Make sure to join us next time for more Cast Protection!

Fear the Walking Deadcast is back and Scott, Brian and Beth are covering episodes 9 and 10 in the back half of season three. The Nation, led by Walker and the Ranch, led by Jake have reached an uneasy piece, but Troy might not be on board with some of the new policies. Hilarity and gunfire ensue. Meanwhile Daniel is becoming chief adviser to Lola at the dam that was “liberated” from Dante earlier in the season. Then tensions rise on the ranch as cohabitation isnt as easy as you would think. Especially with a water shortage looming. Maddy and Walker go shopping. Nick takes on an unwanted leadership role, Alicia is making all the right decisions (at least someone is) and Victor literally drops back in the picture. Dont forget kids, never let Madison make decisions or let her near your gold. Bonus this episode: Brian and Scott sing! Sort of. Your Fear the Walking Deadcast is back!

It was another "Bill and Scott on assignment" week, so Gene Hendricks came back and Ian Levenstein joined in to take a look at some funny books.

Join hosts DARIO GONZALEZ and CHRIS HONEYWELL as Dario hosts a PIG ROAST. This is part one of the END OF SUMMER SPECTACULAR coming to you LIVE from Kew, Gardens, Queens - NYC! Your hosts (and their guests) don't just TALK FOOD - THEY MAKE IT RIGHT IN YOUR EARS! SUCKLING PIG - SALSA - PIZZA - SPECIAL GUESTS and MORE MORE MORE!!!!Come back next time for the LIVE BEAT IT SPECIAL!

Mindless Drivel is back with another season one American Gods recap! Covering episode three, Scott is joined by Pat Delmore to continue following the adventures of Shadow Moon and Mr. Wednesday. This time around we have an exciting tale filled with bank robberies, spiral stairways to Heaven and explicit genie sex. Shadow plays more checkers and makes it snow, Wednesday is scheming for money and some Cloris Leachman sexy time and Mad Sweeney just cant catch a break Also, Laura Moon is still mostly dead. Bonus talk about some of Neil Gaimans other works, Scotts taxicab stories and bonus reviews of two other recent literary adaptations to the big and small screen. Theres a drivel blizzard on the way, so seek shelter here!

The Prophets are talking to Andrew, Bill and Paul again. This time, they're talking about the age old question of nurture or nature, combined with military strategy. Sound like fun? It is. Listen in and see.

"My heart is filled with courage!.....But I have cowardly legs."

On this special epiosde of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, we have a special guest with us to watch this Ray Harryhausen classic. My brother Luke Jaconetti joins our dad (Al Jaconetti) and I, as we explore The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973). We will explore many aspects of the film, incluidng production, behind the scenes information, and the glorious stop motion of the master Mr. Ray Harryhausen. We will also hit the mail bag to answer questions sent in for all 3 of us. Join us as we set sail for high adventure with John Phillip Law and Caroline Munro as they battle Tom Baker, WHO was not yet a DOCTOR!

In this week's ball-revealing episode, the secret gets revealed! And Magnus is along for the ride as the splotlight shines on Lex Luthor in Superman #02, this week's comic book of interest.

What exactly would happen if Lex Luthor discovered Superman's secret identity? Well, if you've read Superman #02 before, odds are you already know. Unless you have a really crappy memory or something.

But if you've never read Superman #02 before, THE ANSWER WILL FREAKING SHOCK AND AMAZE YOU!

Sounds a little click-baity, doesn't it?

And yet, commenting on that little plot development here would defeat the purpose of listening to this episode. And, indeed, reading this comic.

So start listening right now. Otherwise, who knows? Maybe Lex Luthor will send Breen and Jenner to pay you a little visit. And we all know what happened to them in the end, don't we?

Those of us who have actually read Superman #02 have anyway.

Also this week, His Excellency Magnus announces an upcoming brand new megaseries coming soon to a podcast receiver near you in the not-too-distant future very soon a short time from now!

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 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 ball-shriveling 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!