Best Kevin Moreau Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 233: Ice Haven 1:18:36

5d ago1:18:36

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We’re With the Banned, our miniseries on banned and challenged graphic novels, concludes (at least for now) with a stop at Daniel Clowes’ Ice Haven, a “narraglyphic picto-assemblage” published by Pantheon Books! A collection of comic strips covering a variety of styles and perspectives, this peek behind the curtain of suburban America introduces us…

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Dr. Moreau in John Frankenheimer's THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU 1:29:40

7d ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Continuing our MAD SCIENTISTS triple feature, we’re jumping ship to a private island to meet the mad Dr. Moreau and his chosen family of genetically-engineered Beast People in John Frankenheimer’s (and partially Richard Stanley’s) THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, starring David Thewlis, Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Temuera Morrison, Daniel Rig…

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Hey, Where’s My New Comics Canon? 1:51

12d ago1:51

1:51

We’re afraid you’ll have to wait another week for our episode on Daniel Clowes’ Ice Haven. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to wait a whole week to hear Curt and Kevin talk at length about comics. In fact, you can hear them render judgment on some fun comic-book stories of yesteryear this very day! Confused? Kevin’s here to explain.…

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Howard Howe in Kevin Smith's TUSK (w/ Don Campbell) 1:44:09

21d ago1:44:09

1:44:09

Kicking off our MAD SCIENTISTS triple feature, we’re traveling deep into the Great White North with horror author Don Campbell to meet the lonely lunatic, Howard Howe, and his human-walrus abomination, in Kevin Smith’s TUSK, starring Justin Long, Michael Parks, Haley Joel Osment, Genesis Rodriguez, Lily-Rose Depp, Harley Quinn Smith, and Johnny Dep…

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Episode 232: Gender Queer 1:29:20

26d ago1:29:20

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On this episode, We’re With the Banned, our miniseries on banned and challenged graphic novels, takes on the most banned book of the past several years – Gender Queer: A Memoir, by Maia Kobabe, published by Lion Forge Comics/Oni Press! We discuss some fairly personal topics and fumble a bit (although not as much as we may have feared) with the auth…

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Dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK (w/ Sarah Clingenpeel) 1:41:08

1M ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Wrapping up our ROTTEN EGGS triple feature, special guest Sarah Clingenpeel from Terror Films joins us as we follow an adorable, but audacious billionaire to a private island in Costa Rica to meet his caravan of cretaceous carnivores in Steven Spielberg’s JURASSIC PARK, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Wayne Knig…

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Episode 231: Assassination Classroom Vol. 1: Time for Assassination 1:18:40

1M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

We’re With the Banned, our miniseries on challenged comics and graphic novels, rolls on with a discussion of Yusei Matsui’s manga Assassination Classroom Vol. 1: Time for Assassination, published by Viz Media! Consider this a big ol’ content warning, as this charming and bizarre story contains many scenes of attempted murder inside a school, as the…

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Xenomorphs in James Cameron's ALIENS 1:53:47

2M ago1:53:47

1:53:47

Continuing our ROTTEN EGGS triple feature, we’re investigating the remains of an extraterrestrial ghost town to meet a family of phallic-headed flesh-feeders and their cosmic Queen, commonly known as BITCH, in James Cameron’s ALIENS, starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, Al Matthews,…

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Episode 230: Pride of Baghdad 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

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Content warning: Sexual assault, cruelty to animals In this episode, We’re With the Banned, our miniseries on banned or challenged comics and graphic novels, continues with a discussion of Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon, published by Vertigo/DC Comics! Based on a true story, this absorbing graphic novel follows four lions w…

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Krites in Mick Garris' CRITTERS 2: THE MAIN COURSE 1:36:29

2M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

Kicking off our ROTTEN EGGS triple feature, we’re screwed six ways to Easter Sunday as we meet an extraterrestrial infestation of Krites in Mick Garris’ CRITTERS 2, starring Scott Grimes, Liane Curtis, Terrence Mann, Don Keith Opper, Roxanne Kernohan, Lin Shaye, Sam Anderson, and Tom Hodges. Reddit Article: HOW CRITTERS 2 IS A TRANSGENDER NARRATIVE…

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Episode 229: This One Summer 1:22:57

2M ago1:22:57

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In this episode, we kick off We’re With the Banned – a miniseries on banned or challenged comics and graphic novels – with a discussion of This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki, published by First Second Books! In this delightful, finely detailed coming-of-age story, friends Rose and Windy contend with their impending adolescence duri…

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Death in James Wong's FINAL DESTINATION (w/ Candi Carpenter) 1:30:01

3M ago1:30:01

1:30:01

Wrapping up our UNLUCKY F*CKS triple feature, we sit down with musician Candi Carpenter to set off some doom-infused chain reactions and meet the Rube Goldberg of Grim Reapers in James Wong’s FINAL DESTINATION, starring Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith, Chad Donella, Sean William Scott, Kristen Cloke, Amanda Detmer, and Tony Todd. Candi Carpenter…

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Episode 228: Daredevil – The Devil in Cell Block D 1:30:37

3M ago1:30:37

1:30:37

In this episode, blind lawyer Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, is behind bars – but so are Hammerhead, the Kingpin, and a host of other hardened criminals in 2006’s The Devil in Cell Block D, by Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark, published by Marvel Comics! When someone close to him suffers a grisly fate, a spiraling Matt Murdock is bent on revenge! And if …

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Lubdan the Leprechaun in Mark Jones' LEPRECHAUN 1:33:01

3M ago1:33:01

1:33:01

Continuing our UNLUCKY F*CKS triple feature, we’re praying to St. Patrick for good fortune (and a good shot at survival) before meeting the greedy, gold-obsessed Lubdan in Mark Jones’ LEPRECHAUN, starring Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Holton, Robert Hy Gorman, and Ken Olandt. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus conte…

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Episode 227: Daredevil – Out 1:26:48

3M ago1:26:48

1:26:48

A mere 16 years after the Kingpin learns Daredevil’s secret identity in Frank Miller’s Born Again, that secret becomes front page news in 2002’s Out, by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, published by Marvel Comics! Returning to his indie crime-comic roots, Bendis puts attorney Matt Murdock through the wringer in this compelling story grounded i…

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A Flesh-Eating Virus in Eli Roth's CABIN FEVER 1:47:14

3M ago1:47:14

1:47:14

Kicking off our UNLUCKY F*CKS triple feature, we’re building up an appetite for pancakes and guzzling down the local water supply to meet a skin-crawling, flesh-eating virus in Eli Roth’s CABIN FEVER, starring Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd, Joey Kern, James DeBello, Cerina Vincent, and Giuseppe Andrews. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube…

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Episode 226: Thunderbolts – The Great Escape and Like Lightning 1:22:26

4M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Our six-episode, six-decade overview of the Thunderbolts and the Masters of Evil comes to a close (for now, at least) as we discuss two time-hopping tales from 2011 and 2012: The Great Escape from Thunderbolts #163-165 and Like Lightning from #172-174, published by Marvel Comics! Following the events of the Fear Itself crossover event, most of the …

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The T-800 in James Cameron's THE TERMINATOR 1:57:59

4M ago1:57:59

1:57:59

Wrapping up our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we’re popping our collars and spiking our mullets to meet Skynet’s body-building, face-shooting Cyberdyne cyborg, The T-800, in James Cameron’s THE TERMINATOR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Earl Boen, and Bill Paxton. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spo…

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Episode 225: Thunderbolts – Burning Down the House 1:13:56

4M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Our decade-by-decade series on Marvel Comics’ Thunderbolts rolls into the 21st century as we discuss Burning Down the House, collecting Thunderbolts #126-129 and #132 by Andy Diggle and Roberto de la Torre, published by Marvel Comics! After saving the Earth from the Skrulls’ Secret Invasion, Thunderbolts director (and Green Goblin) Norman Osborn is…

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Confederate Vampires in ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER 1:22:40

4M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Continuing our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we're headed back to the 1800s with Timur Bekmambetov’s blood-soaked revisionist history hemoglobin-hungry hellscape. The political stakes are high, the wooden stakes are bloody, and honest Abe is honestly a badass as we twirl our axe and rewrite facts to meet an army of Confederate vampires in ABRAH…

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Episode 224: Final Cut 1:18:10

5M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

In this episode, we look back at one of the best-reviewed graphic novels of 2024: Final Cut by Charles Burns! When Brian, a shy, socially awkward artist, meets Laurie, the soon-to-be star of his new amateur sci-fi horror movie, she quickly becomes his muse, sharing space in his drawings and his mind with the film’s giant, pod-spewing aliens. Like h…

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The Crypt: THE THING Re-Release (Patreon Preview) 2:33

5M ago2:33

2:33

We're opening THE CRYPT for Patreon members to re-visit (or experience for the first time) the first 50 episodes of How I Met Your Monster, starting with a re-release of Episode 5 on John Carpenter's THE THING! In celebration of this week's live stream of The Thing, we're looking back on the days when Casey was not yet a host, but a recurring guest…

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Big Daddy Mars in John Carpenter's GHOSTS OF MARS 1:29:07

5M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Kicking off our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we’re cocking our metallic uzis and throwing caution to the crimson wind to meet the masochistic Martian, Big Daddy Mars, in John Carpenter’s GHOSTS OF MARS, starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Jason Statham, Pam Grier, Clea DuVall, Joanna Cassidy, Liam Waite, and Richard Cetrone. Subscribe on Ap…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Audio Commentary (Patreon Preview) 7:25

5M ago7:25

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Here’s a preview of our A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET commentary episode — available on Patreon for Maniac Tier Patrons. If you wanna listen, find How I Met Your Monster on Patreon and become a member! https://patreon.com/howimetyourmonster Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, check out our Patreon Follo…

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Terrifier 2 Audio Commentary (Patreon Preview) 8:24

5M ago8:24

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Here’s a preview of our TERRIFIER 2 commentary episode — available on Patreon for ALL MEMBERS. If you wanna listen, find How I Met Your Monster on Patreon and become a member! This episode does not require a paid membership. https://patreon.com/howimetyourmonster Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, …

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Quizzical Canonical 6: Bring on the Good/Bad Guys! 24:37

5M ago24:37

24:37

You read that right – it’s time for another installment of our recurring comics-themed quiz! As we briefly pause our miniseries on Marvel Comics’ Thunderbolts, Kevin grills Curt with a series of questions loosely related to the theme of comics villains turned heroes! We’ll be back in two weeks with a look at one of the best-reviewed graphic novels …

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The Devil and Y2K in Arnold Schwarzenegger's "END OF DAYS" - Season's Creepings Pt 3 1:51:27

5M ago1:51:27

1:51:27

Wrapping up our SEASON’S CREEPINGS triple feature with Peter Hyam’s 1999 century-capping showdown of good vs. evil. The balls are dropping, the pee is exploding, and Arnold Schwarzenegger is once again going toe-to-toe with holiday monsters as we party like it’s 1999… and panic like it’s Y2K… to meet New York’s most eligible — and evil — Beelzebubi…

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Episode 223: Thunderbolts – Justice, Like Lightning … 1:24:23

6M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

THE WAIT IS OVER! Our decade-by-decade series on Marvel Comics’ Thunderbolts continues as we finally discuss Thunderbolts (1997) issues #1-4 and the Thunderbolts 97 Annual, by Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley, Vince Russell and a host of others! In the aftermath of the deadly Onslaught event (hey, you guys remember Onslaught?), the world is shaken by the a…

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Celebrating the Holidays with a Vampire Bug in Guillermo del Toro's "CRONOS" - Season's Creepings Pt 2 1:26:15

6M ago1:26:15

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Continuing our SEASON'S CREEPINGS triple feature, we're celebrating the holidays with Guillermo del Toro's 1993 bloody, buggy, and moderately festive debut feature film. The clocks are ticking, the cockroaches are scattering, and it's immortality vs. humanity as we pop on some 16th century soul-sucking swag to meet a 400-year-old vampire bug in CRO…

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Episode 222: The Avengers – Under Siege 1:15:01

6M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

In this episode, our-decade-by-decade series on Marvel’s Thunderbolts (NOT the Thunderbirds, as Kevin erroneously calls them in the intro) continues as we discuss The Avengers: Under Siege – specifically, The Avengers #273-277 by Roger Stern and John Buscema! Helmut Zemo, the son of one of Captain America’s greatest enemies, and a waaay-overstuffed…

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Carving Up Eli Roth's "THANKSGIVING" (w/ Brooke Surgener) - Season's Creepings Pt 1 2:07:41

6M ago2:07:41

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Kicking off our SEASON’S CREEPINGS triple feature, we’re stocking up on Black Friday deals, death, and denial with special guest Brooke Surgener to meet the vengeful plastic-masked John Carver in Eli Roth’s THANKSGIVING, starring Patrick Dempsey, Nell Verlaque, Gina Gershon, Rick Hoffman, Gabriel Davenport, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Karen Cliche, and Ti…

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Episode 221: Captain America and the Falcon – Secret Empire and The Coming of Nomad 1:29:21

6M ago1:29:21

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Content warning: suicide In this episode, our-decade-by-decade series on the Thunderbolts intersects with one of the biggest political scandals of all time as we discuss Secret Empire and the short-lived career of Nomad, as brought to us by Steve Englehart, Sal Buscema and Frank Robbins, published by Marvel Comics! First, the shadow of Watergate lo…

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Chapter 40: Hamlet 14:30

7M ago14:30

14:30

In this episode, Jeff and Kevin revisit Shakespeare's Hamlet, exploring its themes of betrayal, revenge, and madness. They discuss the impact of Hamlet's descent into madness on those around him, the existential reflections presented in the gravedigger scene, and the cyclical nature of betrayal and revenge that ultimately leads to destruction. The …

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Enjoying a Nature Walk Through a Masked Killer's POV in Chris Nash's "IN A VIOLENT NATURE" - Masked Up Pt 3 1:29:36

7M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

Wrapping up our MASKED UP triple feature, we’re trading in chilling chase scenes for savage strolls to meet the monster known only as Johnny in Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, starring Ryan Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Lauren-Marie Taylor, Cameron Love, Reece Presley, Liam Leone, and Charlotte Creaghan. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouT…

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Chapter 39: Tales of Beedle the Bard 15:06

7M ago15:06

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In this episode, Jeff and Kevin delve into J.K. Rowling's 'Tales of Beedle the Bard', exploring its enchanting fairy tales that impart moral lessons. They discuss various stories, including 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot', 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'Babbity Rabbity and Her Cackling Stump', and 'The Tale of the Th…

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Episode 220: The Avengers vs. the Masters of Evil 1:21:38

7M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

In this episode, we kick off a decades-spanning series focusing on the hot new superhero team of 1997: the Thunderbolts! And we begin with some early Avengers issues introducing Captain America’s arch-nemesis Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil! But first, we begin with Avengers #4, in which the Sentinel of Liberty himself is fished out of the North…

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Chapter 38: The Invisible Man 16:21

7M ago16:21

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff dive into The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, exploring the novel’s thought-provoking themes, character complexities, and the implications of invisibility. Their discussion examines how Wells’ classic work blends realism with science fiction, focusing on the psychological transformation of Jack Griffin as he transitions…

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Chapter 37: The Island of Dr. Moreau 14:44

7M ago14:44

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In this thought-provoking episode, Kevin and Jeff explore The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells, discussing the novel's unique blend of biology, philosophy, and ethical dilemmas. Together, they unpack Dr. Moreau's unsettling experiments, the curious figure of 'Dog Man,' and how these elements speak to the broader themes of humanity, identity, and …

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Chapter 36: The Time Machine 17:48

7M ago17:48

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff dive into The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, unpacking the novel’s imaginative concepts of time travel and its philosophical implications. They discuss how the theme of size—from the immense scope of time itself to the contrasting scales of life across eras—shapes the protagonist’s journey and the audience’s perspective…

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Chapter 35: Frankenstein 23:07

7M ago23:07

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff dive deep into Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, exploring themes of creation, isolation, and the nuanced arguments around nature versus nurture. Their discussion weaves through the broader implications of Shelley's work, examining not only the creature’s perspective but also Victor Frankenstein's choices and their conse…

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Chapter 34: War of the Worlds 27:08

7M ago27:08

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff unpack H.G. Wells’ groundbreaking science fiction classic, The War of the Worlds, exploring the themes of Martian invasion, human fragility, and survival against overwhelming odds. The conversation dives into Wells’ choice of a first-person narrative, which immerses readers in the chaos and fear of the Martian attack…

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Chapter 33: Peter Pan 23:57

7M ago23:57

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In this captivating episode, Kevin and Jeff explore the timeless original Peter Pan. The conversation weaves through character analyses, thematic explorations, and reflections on the film's cultural impact. From Mr. Darling's insecurities to Peter Pan’s mischievous allure, they unpack the layers of storytelling that make Peter Pan resonate with aud…

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Chapter 32: The Art of War 17:11

7M ago17:11

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff explore The Art of War by Sun Tzu, discussing its enduring principles and how they apply to both personal and professional spheres. Their conversation touches on the book's major themes, like strategy, patience, and adaptability, and they relate these ancient lessons to modern-day challenges. The discussion dives int…

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BONUS - The How I Met Your Monster 2024 Halloween Monster Ranking 2:16:27

7M ago2:16:27

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Over the past year, we’ve been meeting monsters. Now… it’s time to rank ‘em. We’ve collected the data, synthesized insights, and conducted hours of analysis. By that, we of course mean we ranked all the monsters we’ve met since *last* Halloween. If you’re more of a visual person, it’s kinda like we took our three individual lists, put them through …

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Canonical Conversations: Marvel Monster Mash (With Marvel by the Month) 1:44:23

7M ago1:44:23

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In this episode, we relax our usual format a bit as Bryan Stratton, Robb Milne and Jamie Wenger from the Marvel by the Month podcast join us to discuss (and assign ratings to) some iconic -- and less-than-iconic -- Jack Kirby monsters from before Marvel's superhero era! Monsters discussed in this episode: · Diablo, the Demon From the Fifth Dimensio…

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Quietly Roasting a Home Invader in Mike Flanagan's "HUSH" - Masked Up Pt 2 1:09:09

8M ago1:09:09

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In this episode of How I Met Your Monster, we continue our Masked Up triple feature with Mike Flanagan’s 2016 horror thriller Hush, starring Kate Siegel. As horror fans, we couldn’t resist sinking our teeth into this tension-packed thriller, where silence plays just as big a role as the masked killer. But don’t worry, we’re here to lighten the mood…

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Episode 219: Chainsaw Man 1:24:05

8M ago1:24:05

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In this episode, we kick off a month of horror-themed comics with a look at Tatsuki Fujimoto’s incredibly popular manga Chainsaw Man, a fresh and creative mixture of body horror, supernatural devil creatures, superhero-adjacent action and 80s boob comedy! In these chapters from Chainsaw Man volumes 1 and 2, we meet Denji, a down-on-his-luck teen wh…

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A Tragic Antihero in Brian De Palma's "PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE" - Masked Up Pt 1 1:19:27

8M ago1:19:27

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Kicking off our MASKED UP triple feature, we’re seeking bloody revenge on creative exploitation and musical sanitation as we look to the neon theater rafters to meet the tragic antihero in Brian De Palma’s PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, starring William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham, and George Memmoli. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts,…

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Episode 218: The Joker Episode 1:23:46

8M ago1:23:46

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With Joker: Folie à Deux rolling into theaters next, the time seems right to dive into Batman’s most famous nemesis, the Joker, with a trio of stories highlighting different, pre-Dark Knight Returns iterations of the Clown Prince of Crime! First up is “The Man Who Wrote the Joker’s Jokes” from 1951’s Batman #67, in which everyone’s favorite mass mu…

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The Creature Formally Known as Larry Talbot in "THE WOLF MAN" - Dog Days of Summer Pt 3 1:29:38

9M ago1:29:38

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Wrapping up our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER triple feature, we’re strolling through the foggy woods of a nondescript European village with Chris Cooney from DEAD NOISE to meet the creature formerly known as Larry Talbot in George Waggner’s THE WOLF MAN, starring Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers, Maria Ouspenskaya, and Bela Lugosi. Find DEAD NOISE…

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