How Do You End a Show?
June 14, 2019
In the wake of the controversial Game of Thrones finale, this episode discusses series finales (both good and bad), and with that convo comes the obvious spoiler warning.
Author: Donovan Morgan Grant
Aspiring Writer who can never go too long without bragging about the comic books he's read
The Future of Romance Tropes ROUND 2 Guest Starring Nancy Northcott!
June 7, 2019
The guys once again return to a previous topic with professional help, this week in the form of Author and Romance Storytelling Specialist Nancy Northcott!
Talking Empathy ROUND 2: Weaponizing Empathy with Noah Berlatsky!
May 31, 2019
The show returns this week, along with writer Noah Berlatsky as the three men discuss the weaponization and misappropriation of empathy in politics. Discussed is his article “The Case Against Empathizing with Trump Voters”.
What Are the Needs of an Adaptation?
May 3, 2019
Comic Books, Anime Properties and Video Games all have one thing in common: Good and bad movie adaptations. In this episode, the guys discuss what adaptations require, what defines an adaptation in the first place, and where the trend of adaptations are heading for the future.
Batman: How the Hetero-normative Patriarchy is Challenged by his Supporting Cast
April 29, 2019
The following is recorded audio from Donovan’s presentation at BGSU’s Pop Culture Conference, celebrating Batman’s 80th Anniversary.
Post-Podcast Discussion: Rappers and Mueller Report
April 26, 2019
Sometimes conversations can get away from you. Near the end of last week’s ep, the guys fell into the rabbit hole of greatest rappers, as well as the release of the Mueller report. Totally biased, totally objective.
Why Do We Engage in Media Culture ROUND 2: Media Criticism and Fandom -What are the Outer Limits?
April 19, 2019
Donovan returns from the Batman 80th Anniversary Pop Culture Conference in Bowling Green State University and talks with Harry about media criticism and fandom. How do fans become proper critics, where does that take their fandom, nay, their sanity? Why do WE do this?
What Taboos won’t be (taboo) in the Future?
March 29, 2019
This week the boys discuss the past and future of social taboos, wondering which will switch positions in acceptance in the far off space age.
When is Social Justice Dishonest?
March 22, 2019
Green Book. Spike Lee. Cancel Culture. When do things become problematic, and how so can we train ourselves to better act?
Questions: We Don't Have Answers 