Sunday, August 16, 2015

Muppet Newscast

Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters HBO while the Muppets are bringing their show to ABC. Jon and Steven discuss what this means for PBS, public funding and television itself. Also, Spider-Man on the Electric Company.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Fantastic Four Moviecast

Jon takes on the Fantastic Four alone! In a special solo cast, Jon explains the differences from the last two FOX movies, the comparisons to SONY's ill-fated reboot of Spider-Man and why he's willing to let the new film bomb.

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Billy Conahan

Billy got his start on stage in stand-up clubs before high school and now creates hip-hop beats while other kids his age are still in class. Jon and Billy talk the stand-up scene of the mid aughts, the relationship of music and comedy and what makes Astoria such a thriving neighborhood in an increasingly gentrified NYC.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Super Villaincast

Bring on the Bad Guys! Jon, Steven and Joe cover the greatest and worst super villains in history! What makes a great evil character? how do you keep him fresh when the original motivation is resolved? Who's crazy and who's cunning? Everyone and the Armadillo this week.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Ant-Mancast

SPOILERS! The Marvel movie you never thought would happen is here! Jon and Steven discuss the smaller scale after this summer's Avengers: Age of Ultron, the subtle ties to the MCU and whether this movie kicks off Phase 3 or ends Phase 2! Also, the obligatory insults to DC.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

SDCC 2015cast

Comicon is over! Jon and Steven discuss the few surprises but tons of new footage from the upcoming blockbusters. Is Batman Vs. Superman getting any better? Will J.J. Abrams redeem "Star Wars"? How awesome is "Ash Vs. Evil Dead"? Plus, actual comic book news!

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Social Justicecast

Comedian Micia Mosely is here! Jon and Micia are reunited after 25 years to talk stand-up comedy in the face of income inequality and inner city riots. It gets political, deep and funny, all in one hour.