“Elsewhere..!”
September 30, 2026
Missing the guys and their scintillating takes on culture and society? Fret not! Before the release of the next exciting episode, Don and Harry can be found on these shows after the cut!
What are the Needs of an Adaptation ROUND 3.1 – Batman: KNIGHTFALL
September 6, 2026
As a postscript to the recent discussion of adaptations, let’s look at how the latest DC animated film adapting a famous comic work passes the smell test! Does Batman: Knightfall (Part One – Knightfall) save Donovan’s fandom…or destroy it?!
What are the Needs of an Adaptation ROUND 3
August 18, 2026
The crickets chirp into the summer night as the guys are joined by Stella (Batgirl to Oracle) to discuss recent — and forthcoming — adaptations, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, The Ghost in the Shell, and Street Fighter. Would “interpretation” be a better term? Is it a matter of time and place for certain stories? Is eroticism and death a good combination? … More What are the Needs of an Adaptation ROUND 3
Models of Masculinity: Jurassic Park?
July 24, 2026
With the passing of legendary actor Sam Neill, the guys are joined by Part of Your World’s Christian Honoré to discuss a major aspect of his legacy: being a genuinely good man. This week, we deconstruct that term as the lens through a visit to Jurassic Park, from one of our first movie heroes Dr. Alan Grant through to the badass excess of Jurassic World. … More Models of Masculinity: Jurassic Park?
250 Years of America: How Ya Feelin’?
July 3, 2026
Donovan and Harrison discuss the 250th Birthday of their country! They also go over a slew of semi-related topics, such as where we stand with AI, the cultural shift against right wing propaganda, creative writing, what the landscape looks like for the next election, and more!
What Should Have Happened After Watchmen?
May 27, 2026
The discussions of reverence continue with the legendary 12-issue maxiseries Watchmen! Speaking on all they admire, Don and Harry then go into the recent material that’s colored the franchise such as the 2009 film, the various and controversial Before Watchmen miniseries’, and Alan Moore’s effect on the fandom at large!
What Will Replace The Dark Knight Returns?
April 27, 2026
It’s been forty years since DC Comics published one of the most popular epics in the entire industry. Since then, Batman has been indelibly refashioned closer to the image realized by Frank Miller’s pen and perspective in both comics and media. Don and Harry discuss not only their affection for this massive work, but also … More What Will Replace The Dark Knight Returns?
Why Aren’t Comic Books More Popular in America? (feat. Comic Timing!)
April 2, 2026
And Lo, there shall be…a team-up! Furrowing his brow over the present and future of the American comic industry, Donovan brings in several friends from the long running comic book podcast Comic Timing to discuss the ultimate question, as well as several others! Ian, Kris, Brandon and Jamal join Don and Harry in discussing the … More Why Aren’t Comic Books More Popular in America? (feat. Comic Timing!)
AUTHOR ADVENTURES: What are the Hurdles of Modern Fiction Writing? (Guest Starring Amanda McCrina!)
March 22, 2026
This week Don speaks with author and fellow bookseller Amanda McCrina, hot off the release of her latest historical fiction novel Beyond Seven Forests. Amanda discusses her experiences writing in an often stigmatized genre, her literary interests and influences, and prejudices experienced as a woman writing about history. Also featuring Mo the cat!
