Batman’s (Contested) Sexuality: A Crossroads Between Mainstream Culture and Online Fandom
August 30, 2021
Author: Donovan Morgan Grant
Aspiring Writer who can never go too long without bragging about the comic books he's read
Icons: How Do We Distinguish the Good from the Bad?
August 18, 2021
Battling tech issues, Stella returns along with a new angle on the conversation of Cancel Culture, analyzing specific case studies for examples of “good” and “bad” behavior. Do we leave those we used to love behind? Is it helpful to look up to others as aspirational? Comics, Sports, Comedians and Confederates are all discussed!
Re: Reboots ROUND 2
July 16, 2021
Joshua Lapin-Bertone returns, along with the topic of reboots – this time focusing on television series revamps and reimaginings. Are some changes made for the sake of diversity always for the better? *NOTE* This episode contains spoilers for the Black Widow film.
What Makes a Hood Movie? (Juice Commentary)
July 7, 2021
This week the guys ponder the meaning and utilization of the hood movie as they watch the film debut of one Tupac Amaru Shakur in 1992’s “Juice”, co-starring Omar Epps.
“History is like an endless waltz…” The discourse against Critical Race Theory
July 1, 2021
Donovan and Harry discuss the national conversation of Critical Race Theory, specifically the nature of its detractors and how the discourse lines up with progressive efforts from centuries past.
Where are we with Asexual Representation? (Guest starring Alex Jaffe and Chris Ceary!)
June 23, 2021
This week the guys welcome Alex Jaffe and Professor Chris Ceary to talk about Asexual Representation in Media. The gang discusses personal exploration, the inevitability of romantic storytelling, harmful stereotypes and which characters are Ace but don’t know it.
Trojan Horse Representation? (Best of the Best Commentary)
June 8, 2021
Per Donovan’s demands, Harry joins him in watching 1989’s martial arts sports film “Best of the Best” starring Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones and Sally Kirkland…or does it? The guys discuss what ended up being a vehicle for Martial Arts Master Phillip Rhee, the dynamics and tension of Korean Americans fighting Koreans, acceptable storytelling losses … More Trojan Horse Representation? (Best of the Best Commentary)
Why is Anime so Weird ROUND 2: Guest-Starring TROOTH!
June 3, 2021
*CONTENT WARNING* This episode discusses sexual abuse and violence against children . Listener discretion is strongly advised The guys discuss the oddities of the East once again, this time joined by Trevor from the TROOTH web channel! Specifically, the three men discuss the contrasting marketability between what’s allowed in Japan vs. what’s sold to Americans. … More Why is Anime so Weird ROUND 2: Guest-Starring TROOTH!
How is the Biden Administration Doing? (Guest starring Noah Berlatsky!)
May 16, 2021
Noah Berlatsky returns to discuss the progress made so far in Joe Biden’s first term as president. Has he done better than expected? Worse? What should he be focusing on? And what else lies in wait from the evil Republicans..? … More How is the Biden Administration Doing? (Guest starring Noah Berlatsky!)
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