Hosts: Lex and Simon

Episode Summary:

Lex and Simon discuss a social media post that asked users to identify the "face" of Marvel, DC, Anime, and Western Cartoons. They share their own picks, sparking lively debate and revealing their personal connections to these franchises. From Spider-Man and Superman to Goku and Dexter's Lab, the conversation explores the enduring impact of these iconic characters and franchises on popular culture. The episode also touches upon the evolution of animation, the nostalgia of classic cartoons, and the sometimes-toxic nature of online fandom debates.

Key Topics:

• Marvel: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America
• DC: Superman, Batman, Batman Beyond
• Anime: Goku (Dragon Ball Z), Gundam
• Western Cartoons: Dexter's Laboratory, Looney Tunes, Tiny Toons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Fandom Culture: Online debates, character comparisons, nostalgia, the impact of social media

Timestamps:

• [00:00-10:00] Introduction and the "Face of Fandom" Challenge
• [10:00-25:00] Lex's Picks: Spider-Man, Superman, Goku, Dexter's Laboratory
• [25:00-40:00] Pat's Picks: Wolverine, Batman Beyond, Goku, Dexter's Laboratory
• [40:00-55:00] Simon's Picks: Iron Man, Superman, Gundam, Looney Tunes
• [55:00-65:00] Discussion on Anime, Crybaby Anime, and Fandom Debates
• [65:00-75:00] Closing Remarks

Quotes:

• Lex: "I think it's Superman. When I think about any superhero, you boil it down to Superman. He's like all of the superheroes, right? Combined."
• Simon: "I would say at that time was Wolverine. Very 90s. Very 90s. Uh, the coolest dude out there. You he he he didn't take..."
• Lex: "I think Iron Man is the face of Marvel. Iron Man is always... I've always loved him just because I liked mech stuff, which that came from anime."

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Hosts: Lex

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