Two True Freaks

We're approaching the end of the list, but the talk is picking up steam! This time around, Scott, Bill and Paul take a look at the movies ranke #12 to #6 on the list. If you don't listen, you'll never know how the voting went!

It is all about the firsts. This is the first episode of 3rd Degree Byrne for 2017. And Tim Elliott and Brian Hughes want to bring you a year of firsts. So, every episode of 3rd Degree Byrne proper (throwing in the “proper” there allows us to have those side episodes that break the theme if need be.) that we put out will be a “first” of sorts. Most will be obvious what kind of first they are, while others, not so much.

Our latest episode is about the first issue of John Byrnes Superman series. Superman, Volume 2, Number 1. There are a number of firsts here as well:

The first Byrne/Austin pairing at DC!

The first Post-Crisis appearance of Metallo!

The first “date” between Lois and Clark!

The first post-crisis appearance of Lex Luthors bald head!

And the first post-crisis use of the term “Kryptonite”.

Yes, there are a lot of firsts here. So the question is: Who is going to be the first Byrneout to provide us feedback?

We've been to Hollywood. We've been to Redwood. We've crossed an ocean of changelings for a "Heart of Stone". We've been in Odo's mind, it's such a fine line that keeps us searching for a "Heart of Stone". ....And we're getting old. Keeps us searching for a "Heart of Stone". ...And we're getting old!

Please join Paul, Andrew and Bill as they search for Kira's "Heart of Stone" on this thrill-packed episode of Listen to the Prophets!

More randomness as Andrew's muse suddenly feels like watching old 70's and 80's spy dramas starring Edward Woodward. First up, CALLAN - THE MOVIE, a cinematic sequel/prequel to Woodward's hugely successful drama CALLAN. That's followed up with Woodward's equally successful International breakthrough - THE EQUALIZER. Do Robert McCall and David Callan have more in common than just looking alike? Listen in and find out - PLUS!!! Listener Feedback.

Join Hope Mullinax and Chris Honeywell for another SPACE-EPISODE of JAIG EYES & JEDI - A Clone Wars Podcast! This time it's SUPPY LINES - the third episode of season 3! There will be - A TON OF TOYDARIANS - JAR JAR'S SOBER AND DIGNIFIED COURT APPEARANCE - GRUMPY SINDULA - BAIL ORGANA REFUSES TO AGE - A JEDI/CLONE SUICIDE MISSION BROMANCE - AND LOTS OF EXPOSITION! Also - Dirty Yoda pulls out an EARTH PLATITUDE!

In this week's ball-collecting episode, Magnus waxes nostalgic about collecting toys in the late 80's and early 90's. Specifically, collecting Batman action figures.

The process of doing so unfolds many memories, some blissful and nostalgic. And others are still the source of foaming outrage over a given toy line's crappy craptacular crapness. Full of crap!

The Toy Biz line Batman '89 figures get compared to Kenner's subsequent Dark Knight Collection. Which one comes out on top? Of those two, which did Magnus love more?

The only way to find out for sure is to listen to this episode!

Or you could compare one line to the other, which should pretty much say it all. But hey, where's the fun in that, right? Right? Am I right? Where's the fun in that, right?

Due to the barrage of badassery this week, unfortunately there's just no time for listener feedback this week. But don't cry about it because there was some not long ago and there'll be more in the future!

Dry your eyes! Feedback will be addressed in just a few weeks. As a matter of fact, several upcoming episodes will feature feedback sections.

This would be an opportune time to send in any feedback you may have as the vault could get totally cleared out of feedback in the relatively near future. So get to writing!

In the meantime, though, don't let the lack of feedback this time get you down! You can still offer your feeble effort at tribute! 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 unprecedented charity, your emperor permits you lowly rabble to suggest topics for a future episode. Thus, petitions may be sent to [email protected] for DiManzocorp interns 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 49 of The Man of Screen podcast, Mike Zummo is once again joined by Bob Fisher for two very good episodes of The Adventures of Superman.

First its time for a contest, a jellybean counting contest. Dont you love jellybeans? Clark enjoys counting them and making dreams come true for little old ladies. Does her dream come true? Well, the show never really tells us.

Is the contest crooked? You bet that raffle ticket you bought it is, and why does this random kid with big ears believe his grandmothers tenant is Superman?

You can just shoot through the closet door as we reveal “The Unlucky Number.”

Then, lets get POLITICAL!. And well try to solve the mystery of the whereabouts of Supermans white suit. Well. One out of two isnt bad.

Watch as a pair of criminals try to rig the Metropolis mayoral election using an impossibly cold chamber and some voter fraud tactics, which bear an alarming similarity to reality.

But why has Superman been turned into an albino and what is he going to do about it?

Dont know? Come along for “The Big Freeze”.

Next time: Perry White takes up science in “Peril By Sea” and we meet Professor Pepperwinkle in “Topsy Turvy”.

When it doubt, blame it on a Space Monster! This time on Earth Destruction Directive, it's a Showa Showdown, Heisei Style as Godzilla fights his evil cosmic twin in Godzilla vs Space Godzilla! This one has it all from Yakuza thugs to SD Little G to a GATTAI SHIFT ON style robo and everything in between! Over in Marvel Godzilla #8, the hype is finished and its time for Godzilla! Versus! Red Ronin! In a fight to save the West Coast from nuclear annihilation! Plus: Emails! Themesongs! James Bond! (No, really!) And more on Earth Destruction Directive!

Totally gratuitous photo of Akiko Wakabayashi and Mie Hama: Totally Clickworthy!

This week Scott and Chris are joined by a special guest from the mystical Island of Staten: Agent of LAW David Pascarella. It's the penultimate week of Supergirl season one recaps as Scott, David and Chris team-up to discuss episodes eleven and twelve. First, we finally get more of the secret origin of the Martian Manhunter as we learn about the slaughter Jonn's people met at the hands of the White Martians. Coincidentally enough this is brought on by an attack from a White Martian on an anti-alien politician. Also, bonus soapy in the arrival of Cat Grant's estranged son Adam. Next, Supergirl and the team must figure out how to fight her bizarre evil doppelganger/Max Lord science project. We'll leave you to figure out what her name is. And remember kids, try not to schedule your dates on the night a supervillain might attack. Bonus discussion with David about Rogue One and his thoughts on the CW Superverse. Stay tuned!

The epic movie countdown continues as Paul, Bill and Scott look at the movies that you've ranked as #25 to #13 on the all-time movie list! Listen in to see what movies made the list and what our hosts have to say about them. There's a chance that you might be moderately entertained!