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Jacob Tender and Mike Comite return to the podcast for a discussion on Aliens. We dive into why the sequel took a while, what we loved about it, the corniest moments, and much more. This is the final episode of the podcast, for now! Thank you to all of the listeners and all of my guests. It's been a wild ride. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

12/20/22 • 80:15

Tim Mathews and Deanna Chapman discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. They discuss Kim Novak's performance, the twist, why the nightmare scene was great, and much more.Follow Tim Mathews on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

12/13/22 • 40:58

Deanna Chapman is joined by James MacMillan and Producer Ash from Disney Dependent to talk all about Disneyland.Check out Disney Dependent.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

12/6/22 • 50:35

Drew Dietsch joins the podcast to discuss Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud. We talk about some of our favorite moments from the book, why everyone should read it, and more.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

11/29/22 • 31:11

Travis Newton returns to discuss My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. We talk about why we loved it, what we thought of the movie adaptation, and more.Follow Travis Newton on Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

11/15/22 • 33:47

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the Disney+ show, She-Hulk.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

11/8/22 • 33:49

Margot Carlson returns to the podcast to discuss the movie Rosemary's Baby. We dive into why the movie works so well, some themes in Ira Levin's work, and much more.Check out the The Whole Movie Podcast: Botcast.Follow Margot Carlson on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

9/27/22 • 42:49

Becky Kovach returns to the podcast to discuss Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

8/2/22 • 22:08

Murjani Rawls joins the podcast to discuss Superman: The Movie. We dive into how well the movie holds up, the different versions you can watch, how great the cast is, and much more. Superman: The Movie - AmazonFollow Murjani Rawls on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

7/26/22 • 36:14

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Ms. Marvel. We dive into what made the show feel grounded and relatable, the comedic relief, the family dynamic, and more. Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

7/19/22 • 46:06

Drew Dietsch joins the podcast to discuss Wonder Twins, a twelve issue comic book series from Mark Russell and Stephen Byrne. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you*  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

7/12/22 • 52:43

Jonathan Lally returns to the podcast to chat about Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss why the show didn't quite hit for us, what we did like about it, and more. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

7/5/22 • 37:38

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to talk about Rick Remender's run on Uncanny X-Force. We dive into the use of lesser known characters, how many different worlds they travel to, and more. Uncanny X-Force - AmazonFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

6/28/22 • 33:36

Comic book writer Jordan Clark joins the podcast to chat about Giant Days by John Allison. We dive into what we love about the comic, how hard it is to do comedy in comics, and much more. Giant Days - BookshopFollow Jordan Clark on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

6/21/22 • 51:50

Curtis Clow joins the podcast to discuss his comic Beastlands. We dive into how Curtis approaches world building, the state of the comic book industry, and more. Pre-order Beastlands!Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

6/14/22 • 29:46

Alex DiVincenzo returns to the podcast to chat about Suspiria. We talk about the use of color, the cinematography, the soundtrack, and more. Suspiria (1977)Check out Broke Horror Fan. Follow Alex DiVincenzo on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

6/7/22 • 29:23

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We dive into the addition of America Chavez, the Illuminati, how Wanda and Doctor Strange both show growth, and more. The Ringer-Verse episode with Michael WaldenFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

5/31/22 • 61:05

Shane Conard returns to the podcast for a discussion on Moon Knight. We discuss what we liked about the character's portrayal, some issues with the CGI, and much more. Moon Knight - Disney+Recommendations:Shane: BarryDeanna: Jeff Lemire's Moon KnightFollow Shane Conard on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

5/24/22 • 35:14

Nat Brehmer returns to the podcast to discuss the X-Men: Days of Future Past storyline and The Uncanny X-Men #159. Days of Future PastThe Uncanny X-Men #159Recommendations: Nat: Wolverine: Get MystiqueDeanna: OutcastFollow Nat Brehmer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

5/17/22 • 42:20

Murjani Rawls returns to the podcast for a discussion on Howard the Duck. We talk about the movie's pacing issues, why Howard the Duck was not the right character to make a movie of in the 80s, and more. Howard the DuckRecommendations:Deanna: Guardians of the GalaxyMurjani: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFollow Murjani Rawls on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

5/10/22 • 27:23

Janice Hawkins returns to the podcast for a discussion on Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. We talk about the character designs, the use of wind, and much more. Plus, we have a special announcement at the end!Spirited AwayRecommendations:Star Wars VisionsA Whisker AwayFollow Janice Hawkins on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

5/3/22 • 40:00

Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss America Chavez: Made in the USA. We also talk about Marvel's current lack of imprints, why we love short comic book runs, and more.America Chavez: Made in the USA - AmazonFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

4/26/22 • 27:29

Murjani Rawls returns to the podcast to discuss Blade II and Blade: Trinity. We dive into what worked well with Guillermo del Toro's sequel and why the third movie just didn't work for us. Recommendations:Deanna: American Vampire Vol. 1Murjani: Salem's Lot (1979)Follow Murjani Rawls on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

4/19/22 • 34:10

Sam Romesburg and Ben Roberts join the podcast to discuss their comic Children of the Grave. We dive into the co-writing process, finding an artist, working with Scout Comics, and more. Check out Children of the Grave.Follow Sam Romesburg on Instagram.Follow Ben Roberts on Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you*  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

4/12/22 • 33:09

Becky Kovach returns to discuss the third season of American Gods. We discuss why this season didn't hit for us, some scenes we enjoyed, and why there were so many storylines. American Gods - StarzFollow Becky Kovach on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

4/5/22 • 24:18

Richard Newby and Deanna Chapman discuss Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City and Batman: Gothic.Batman: Dark Knight, Dark CityBatman: GothicRecommendations:Deanna: Batman: R.I.P.Richard: Batman: Ego and Other Tails, Dark Nights: MetalFollow Richard Newby on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3/29/22 • 28:15

Murjani Rawls returns to the podcast to discuss The Dark Knight Returns. We talk about Batman's age, Carrie Kelley as Robin, the pacing of the story, and much more. The Dark Knight Returns - AmazonFollow Murjani Rawls on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3/22/22 • 39:41

Fried of the podcast, Becky Rice, returns to discuss The Batman. We talk about the casting choices, what we loved (and didn't), what Batman stories could be covered next, and much more. The BatmanRecommendations:Deanna: Batman ReturnsBecky: Batman: Year One, Batman: The Long Halloween, The French Connection, Taxi Driver, ChinatownFollow Becky Rice on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3/15/22 • 46:52

Welcome to a new character episode! Katey Cotrill from I Hope You Suffer joins the podcast to discuss Dick Grayson in the comics, TV, and film. Dick Grayson - Batman WikiRecommendations:Katey: Teen TitansDeanna: Batman: The Black MirrorFollow Katey on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3/8/22 • 39:55

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to dive into Batman: The Black Mirror. We discuss Jock and Francesco Francavilla's alternating artwork, the use of villains, Dick's version of Batman, and more. Batman: The Black Mirror - AmazonRecommendations:Kt: Catwoman When in RomeDeanna: Batman: Arkham AsylumFollow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3/1/22 • 40:25