Sat, 5 August 2017
Stephen King's Dark Tower cycle is -- not to put too fine a point on it -- probably the most important book series Blake and Erin have ever read. Does Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey's new film measure up, or has director Nikolaj Arcel forgotten the face of his father? After a spoiler-free zone, the Petits get spoiler-heavy on their thoughts about the film and the books. And what's cool this week? Erin's on a Dark Tower-adjacent reread of both It and Insomnia, and a binge-watch of Bob's Burgers, while Blake wants everyone out there to pick up DC's Super Sons. |
Sat, 8 July 2017
After stealing the show in last year's Captain America: Civil War, Tom Holland returns for his first solo outing as Marvel Comics's signature webslinger in Spider-Man: Homecoming. How does he stack up to the two previous cinematic Spiders? How does he fit into the MCU? And is it wrong to find Aunt May kinda hot? And what's cool this week? Kenny wants everyone to hunt down some cool stuff on Patreon, Jason is already missing the wrapped-for-the-season Silicon Valley, and Blake recommends the first issue of IDW's Clue! |
Sun, 4 June 2017
After 76 years, the Showcasers are ready to talk about Wonder Woman. It's getting rave reviews, but how does Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot's entry into the DC Extended Universe stack up? Blake, Erin and Kenny talk about what makes this movie work so well. And what's cool this week? Erin is reading Jack Ketchum's Offspring, Kenny is deep diving into Flash Season 3, and Blake recommends Wonder Woman Annual #1 and the Hulu documentary Batman & Bill. |
Sun, 21 May 2017
The original Guardians of the Galaxy was Marvel Studios's biggest gamble, and it paid off big-time. How does the sequel measure up? Blake, Jason, Kenny, and Erin give their thoughts in this At the Movies episode! And what's cool this week? Jason runs through several TV shows he hopes aren't cancelled, while Blake points the Trekkers in the audience to the Star Trek: The Next Conversation podcast. |
Sun, 30 April 2017
Is it true? Can it be? Are Blake and Erin back on the microphone, talking about the big summer movie releases for 2017? Join us as we walk through the next few months at the cinema, as well as explain where they've been for so long. And what's cool this week? Erin is still in the midst of a Dark Tower re-read, and Blake throws his support behind the relaunch of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and the Batman/Flash crossover The Button! Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 8 January 2017
The first weekend of the year brings with it the first convention of the year: Wizard World New Orleans! Blake, Erin, and Kenny stop in to this year's convention and talk about the panels, the shopping, the meteoric rise of Pop Vinyls and Mystery Boxes, and the cosplay that seems to have overtaken even Harley Quinn and Deadpool... 2017 is the Year of Negan. And what's cool this week? Blake loved Superman #14, Kenny is a fan of the world's most annoying video game, and Erin just wants some King Cake.
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Sun, 18 December 2016
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Carolers are singing, gifts are being wrapped, and there's a new Star Wars movie in theaters! This week, Blake, Erin and Jason take a look at the first standalone movie in the franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. And what's cool this week? Jason has enjoyed the first season of Designated Survivor, while Blake was charmed by the DC Rebirth Holiday Special. |
Wed, 9 November 2016
After a long (and unplanned) hiatus, Blake, Erin, and Kenny are back to review the latest Marvel film, Doctor Strange. How does Scott Derrickson's film live up to Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's second-most-famous creation? Does Benedict Cumberbatch earn a place among the MCU's greats? And will Blake ever learn to pronounce Chiwetel Ejiofor? And what's cool this week? Kenny is all about The Flash Season 3, Erin is reading Stephen King's The Dark Tower and Diana Gabaldon's Outlander, and Blake's unabashed love for DC Rebirth continues with Flash #9. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 12 June 2016
Two weeks in, Blake and Erin take in the beginning of DC Rebirth. They kick things off by delving (in spoileriffic detail) about the DC Universe Rebirth one-shot, then pick their way into each of the Rebirth releases to date. And what's cool this week? Both our hosts were wild about Disney's Zootopia, and Blake gives his praise to Valiant's A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 15 May 2016
Blake is back for a One-Shot he didn't want to record. In this week's mini-episode, we briefly discuss the passing of comic book great Darwyn Cooke and some of his greatest works. And what's cool this week? Blake recommends you track down the collected editions of Cooke's 12-issue run on The Spirit. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Mon, 9 May 2016
Once again, Free Comic Book Day has come and gone. Blake and Erin spent the day at BSI Comics, hanging with the readers, talking about nerd stuff, and having a blast. This week, they review some of this year's FCBD offerings and get in-depth with their thoughts on Captain America: Civil War! And what's cool this week? Erin is looking forward to Ron Miscavage's book Ruthless, while Blake is doing a simultaneous read of Iron Man: Armor Wars and Captain America: The Captain! Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 1 May 2016
It's the merry, merry month of May, and that means the summer movie season is about to kick into gear. This week Blake and Erin take a look at all the big releases from Captain America: Civil War through Suicide Squad, with stops along the way for some X-Men action, a visit with Pixar's favorite fish, and a heated discussion over this summer's most divisive movie, the Ghostbusters remake! And what's cool this week? Erin is continuing her Stephen King kick with Pet Sematary and Blake has enjoyed Avengers: Standoff and The Final Days of Superman. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Tue, 12 April 2016
It's Erin's turn to pick! In this episode, she turns to the kung-fu oddity Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky. What lies at the core of the Manga-inspired 1991 prison flick? And will Blake be able to survive it? And what's cool this week? Erin just keeps watching trailers over and over, with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Suicide Squad occupying her time, while Blake enjoyed the first issue of Marvel's Poe Dameron series. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.
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Mon, 4 April 2016
Blake and Erin are back with a new recording set-up -- how better to test it out than to have Erin rail at the crew of The Walking Dead? This week we get super-spoilery on the season six finale, talk about Jeffrey Dean Morgan's introduction to the show, discuss the season and the upcoming Fear the Walking Dead, and place our bets on the hashtag of the moment: #WhoIsIt? After a quick email inspired revisit of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, it's time to ask what's cool this week? Erin is reading everything in the universe, especially Stephen King's 11/22/63, while Blake brings us a double-dose of comic pics: Jughead #5 and the final issue of Batman and Robin Eternal. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 27 March 2016
Together, they are the greatest force for good the universe has ever known. But enough about the Showcase guys -- what about the movie? This week the crew takes in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. And there's going to be a spoiler section this time, folks. And what's cool this week? Kenny just binged Daredevil season 2, Jason throws in a shameless plug for the play he and Blake are working on, Erin is looking forward to Bitch Planet Vol. 1, and Blake is enjoying Tom King's The Vision. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Tue, 15 March 2016
J.J. Abrams and Dan Trachtenberg snuck out a spin-off to the 2008 film Cloverfield, and this week, the Showcasers take a look at it. In a brief, spoiler-free discussion, the crew tells you if it's worth your time. And what's cool this week? Jason enjoyed Season 1 of NBC's Superstore, Erin is reading Stephen King's Bazaar of Bad Dreams, the second season of The Flash continues to impress Kenny, and Blake is hoping against hope for a second season of The Muppets. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.
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Sun, 20 December 2015
This weekend was the cultural event of the century, the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. To prepare for it, Blake and Erin spent a week watching and reviewing the first six Star Wars movies one-by-one, before finally finishing up with a massive spoiler-rich analysis of The Force Awakens. (Don't worry, the spoilers don't come until after they've discussed the other six movies.) In this extra-sized episode, they talk about everything they love -- and hate -- about the seven movies of the Star Wars saga. And what's cool this week? While Erin is still too enraptured by Star Wars to think of another recommendation, Blake is there to talk about the first half-season of CBS's Supergirl and the first issue of IDW's Mickey and Donald Christmas Parade. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Mon, 14 December 2015
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The lights are glowing, the chestnuts are roasting, and the demonic spirit of vengeance has arrived to wreak destruction upon those who don't respect the spirit of the season. This week, Blake and Erin take a look at writer/director Michael Dougherty's new yuletide horror movie Krampus. Is it a worthy addition to the canon of Christmas terror? How does it stack up to Dougherty's new Halloween classic Trick 'r Treat? And who the heck was King Wenceslas anyway? The answers to at least some of those questions lie in this week's episode! And what's cool this week? Blake liked the first issue of 451 Entertainment's new comic book Humbug, while Erin supports the abstract concept of courtesy. No, really. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 25 October 2015
It's almost Halloween, and that means it's time for another Showcase Creature Feature! This year, the gang gets together to tackle another legendary Universal Monster in Creature From the Black Lagoon, The Revenge of The Creature, and The Creature Walks Among Us! Does the Gillman hold up against the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Wolfman, or is he all wet? And what's cool this week? Kenny has discovered the wonder of Loot Crate, while Blake was impressed by the first issues of Dark Circle's The Shield and IDW's Back to the Future. On a more serious note, on Oct. 16, Erin's brother's home caught on fire. His family (including his wife, three children, and a fourth on the way) lost virtually everything they had, including their dog, Phoebe. Erin has started a GoFundMe campaign to try to help them get back on their feet. We've never asked for money on this show, but we're making an exception this time. If you can, please go to GoFundMe.com/BlashFamily and make a donation -- any size would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 18 October 2015
The first ever Louisiana Comic-Con was held this weekend, and Blake and Kenny took the trek to Lafayette to check it out. Blake gives his impressions on the new convention, and discusses the gang's new game: Cosplay Bingo! And what's cool this week? It's a triple pick, with Superman: Lois and Clark #1, Plutona #2, and Paper Girls #1. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 6 September 2015
It's time for another Your Turn to Pick! This week, in memory of the late Wes Craven, Blake chooses his 1982 DC Comics movie Swamp Thing. We talk about the movie, Blake suffers a tragic misunderstanding about the nature of two of the characters, and then we discuss Craven's legacy as a filmmaker and which Nightmare on Elm Street movie is actually best. And what's cool this week? Erin is in love with Ms. Marvel, while Blake dug the finale of Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars and has found a new reason to anticipate the upcoming Superman: Lois and Clark. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 16 August 2015
This weekend was D23, the big biannual Disney convention out in California, and some massive nerd news hit the internet. In this episode Blake and Erin chat about the announcement of Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land, as well as some tidbits about upcoming Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm movies, the expansion of Frozen at Epcot Center, a new Jungle Cruise restaurant, and more! And what's cool this week? Erin picks the first season of the freshly binge-watched Arrow, and Blake enjoyed the first issue of DC Comics Bombshells. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.
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Sun, 2 August 2015
It's time for a Your Turn to Pick movie episode! This week it's Erin's turn, and she'd pulling out a film from her childhood, the 1981 fantasy film Dragonslayer. How does it hold up to an adult pair of eyes? And will Blake (who's never seen it before) enjoy it without the filter of nostalgia? And what's cool this week? Blake gives us a double dose of comic recommendations with Superman #42 and The Thrilling Adventure Hour Presents Sparks Nevada, Marshall on Mars #4! Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Mon, 20 July 2015
It may be Marvel's biggest risk yet -- this week the Showcase crew discusses how Ant-Man stacks up against the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Is it too little, too late, or will this be the movie to prove that good things come in small packages? And what's cool this week? In what may be the most diverse array of choices ever, Erin is in the midst of an X-Files rewatch, Jason recently discovered the classic The Manchurian Candidate, Mike is finishing a read of Jamie Delano's Animal Man, and Blake just binged the sitcom Holliston. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Mon, 13 July 2015
Last weekend was the annual bacchanalia of nerddom known as Comic-Con International: San Diego. And just like every year, Blake and Erin... weren't there. Instead, with the help of Showcasers on the Facebook Page, they spent the week gathering the coolest and most interesting info from the con to discuss on this week's show. Their thoughts on the Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer. New directors announced for Star Wars. The return of some classic comics and the launch of some new ones. This week, we go through it all... And what's cool this week? Erin enjoyed the first two issues of Starfire, and Blake gives his endorsement to Archie #1 and Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #2. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Wed, 8 July 2015
Last week, Marvel released their new slate of titles to follow Secret Wars. This week, Blake and Erin peruse the previews and talk about which ones look like they'll be worth reading and which ones they're probably going to pass on. And they also discuss the most important question: just how "all-new, all-different" does it really look like Marvel is getting? And what's cool this week? Blake is enjoying Bizarro #2 and Will Eisner's The Spirit #1!
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Sun, 28 June 2015
Blake and Erin return this week for another Your Turn to Pick movie podcast! This time it's Blake's turn, and he pulls out Adam Green's (Hatchet, Frozen) newest horror film Digging Up the Marrow. They talk about the monsters, the nature of characters in horror movies, and what kind of movie is creepy enough to make Erin jump at her own ringtone. If you haven't seen the movie yet, check it out before the Petits get super-spoilery. And what's cool this week? Erin loved Disney/Pixar's newest flick Inside Out, and Blake doubles up with a pair of comic books Evil Dead 2: Beyond Dead By Dawn #1 and Infinity Gauntlet #2. |
Mon, 15 June 2015
Over 20 years after the tragic incident at Isla Nublar, Jurassic World is open for business? Does Colin Trevorrow's return to this legendary franchise do justice for the fans? Blake and Erin give you their thoughts on the summer's biggest film to date. And what's cool this week? Blake wants you guys all to march on down to your local comic shop and pick up Action Comics #41 and Thom Zahler's charming Long Distance #1. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 31 May 2015
It's time for an all-new Showcase feature! Have you ever sat around with your friends, family, or significant other, trying to choose a movie to watch and finally giving up and turning to reruns of The Simpsons? Blake and Erin certainly have. And that's where this new series comes in! In every episode of this irregularly occurring feature, one of your hosts will choose a movie with no input from the other. They'll watch and review it, no matter what it is. The first time up is Erin's turn to pick, and she went with the 1990 Scorcese classic Goodfellas. And what’s cool this week? Erin has gone crazy over the Japanese mobile game Neko Atsume, while Blake is happy with the end of DC's Convergence. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 24 May 2015
This Memorial Day weekend, Blake and Erin take in a double feature of sci-fi movies that couldn't be more different. The reboot/sequel/whatever of the Max Max franchise, Mad Max: Fury Road, is up first -- does it live up to the original films? Is Tom Hardy crazy enough to replace Mel Gibson? And who is Erin's new geek crush? Then, Tomorrowland. Can Brad Bird keep up his winning streak? Will this finally give Disney a new live action franchise? And what would Walt think? And what's cool this week? Erin's enjoyment of Matt Fraction and David Aja continues with Hawkeye Vol. 3: LA Woman, while Blake still can't stop talking about the season finale of The Flash. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 3 May 2015
Free Comic Book Day rolls around once again, and once again Blake and Kenny -- joined for the first time by Erin -- man a table at BSI Comics in Metairie. This time around the gang chats about recent events in the Flash and Gotham TV shows, give their thoughts on Divergence, All New All Different Avengers, Fight Club, Dark Circle and the other Free Comic Book Day titles, and then come back with a review of Avengers: Age of Ultron. And what's cool this week? Kenny is having a blast with LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Erin is totally biased and chooses her husband's new book Everything You Need to Know to Survive English Class but slightly less biased with a viewing of the classic Akira, and Blake is still reeling from Batman #40. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Thu, 30 April 2015
After a bit of a rain delay, Blake is back with this year's Free Comic Book Day preview! Which books is he looking forward to? Will Marvel's wars remain a secret? Just how divergent can DC Comics get? And how can Archie Comics put out two books with no Archie? And what's cool this week? Blake's having a blast with Scott Sigler's Infected series! Join the Showcase crew this Saturday at BSI Comics, and get an early copy of Blake's new book, Everything You Need to Know to Survive English Class! Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Mon, 20 April 2015
Memorial Day Weekend is racing towards us, and that means it's time for the annual Showcase Summer Movie Preview. Blake and Erin cruise through IMDB's "Coming Soon" pages this week to talk about Avengers: Age of Ultron and several other movies that will not make as much money as Avengers: Age of Ultron. We go from the blockbusters-in-the-making like Jurassic World, Tomorrowland and San Andreas to movies like Trainwreck, in which the reviews seem to write themselves. Also: Erin shows her street cred and Blake bemoans the state of modern horror! And what's cool this week? "Wait For the Trade" reader Erin has gotten heavily into Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye, while weekly comic junkie Blake enjoyed the heck out of Convergence #2 and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #2. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sun, 12 April 2015
Blake is back! After a short discussion of his absence, and a sincere thank-you to those who helped raise his spirits during his hospital stay, we get into the first week of DC's Convergence event. What happens when the heroes of DC's pre-Flashpoint universe encounter those from other worlds? Wally West! A pregnant Lois Lane! Captain Carrot! There's good stuff here, guys. Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Sat, 14 February 2015
Shocking the world, this week Disney and Sony announced an unprecedented arrangement to bring Spider-Man home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this mini-episode, Blake talks about what it means for the future of Spidey, for the MCU, and how another property that was recently relaunched with a successful film, then followed up by a disappointing sequel, may be just the thing to combine with Spider-Man. |
Mon, 9 February 2015
Marvel and DC have both made big announcements lately about the big events that are coming down the line, and this week Blake and Erin break them down. We talk about Secret Wars and the announced (so far) crossover titles, DC's Convergence and the June mini-relaunch of the DCU!
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Mon, 12 January 2015
The convention tour has started again, and this week the Showcase gang walks the floor of Wizard World New Orleans 2015. Blake, Erin, Mike and Kenny talk about some of their finds, the challenge of collectible-diving, and ask the true burning question: are we reaching a saturation point for comic book conventions? |
Sun, 30 November 2014
It's time to start your Christmas shopping, and this week, Blake is here to give you guys a few tips. How do you shop for a geek? Where do you look? And what kind of cool goodies are out there this year? |
Sun, 16 November 2014
A few weeks ago, Warner Bros announced their slate of planned DC Comics movies through 2020. Not to be outdone, Marvel hit us with Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe a few days later. With Sony and Fox joining the fray with their licenses, there are over three dozen superhero movies in the works that we know of. This week, the Showcasers talk about the movies that have been announced -- which ones are we excited for? Which ones have us a bit concerned? And which ones will surprise us if the cameras ever actually roll? |
Sun, 2 November 2014
As November begins, Blake and Erin sit down once again to talk about all the upcoming movies in the big holiday season. What are they looking forward to? What will they avoid like it has the Ebola? What should you see with your loved ones? |
Sun, 26 October 2014
It's Halloween once again, and the Showcase crew assembles for their (mostly) annual monster movie marathon. This year the gang tackles the six films that make up the legacy of the king of the vampires: Dracula, Dracula's Daughter, Son of Dracula, House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula, and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. |
Sun, 12 October 2014
The new season of The Walking Dead starts tonight, and that means we'll have five live-action, prime time TV shows based on comics at once, with several more on the way. This week, Blake and Erin talk about the beginnings of The Flash and Gotham, the new season of Agents of SHIELD, Peter Capaldi's first season on Doctor Who, and take a brief detour into this year's Phineas and Ferb Halloween Special. |
Sun, 21 September 2014
With Marvel's fan-voted list of their 75 greatest stories making the rounds, Blake joins up with Adam of the BSI Comics Podcast to give their own choices for Marvel's finest. We discuss Adam's picks here -- to hear Blake's choices, look for this week's BSI Comics Podcast! |
Sun, 24 August 2014
Nine years after the first Sin City movie, Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller come back with three more tales from the crime comic classic. Does it hold up to the original? The Showcase gang discusses it here! |
Sun, 3 August 2014
It's the biggest movie in America -- do the Showcasers like Guardians of the Galaxy? Blake and Erin talk about the movie, first spoiler-free, then they get spoiler-ful. |
Sun, 27 July 2014
The Showcase returns! Newlyweds Blake and Erin get together this week to discuss the news from this year's San Diego Comic-Con -- movement in the Marvel and DC Cinematic universes, tons of new books and crossovers from IDW Publishing, surprising licenses coming to comics, the future of Godzilla and other Kaiju at Legendary, and much more! |
Sun, 25 May 2014
Director Bryan Singer returns to the X-Men franchise with X-Men: Days of Future Past. With the bar for comic book movies raised in recent years, can Marvel's Merry Mutants reach the top again? The guys talk spoiler-free for a while, then put up a spoiler wall for those of you who want to stay clean. |
Sun, 18 May 2014
The summers biggest star hits the screen this week, but can a Godzilla for the 21st century live up to the butt-kicking kaiju of the past? Blake gives his spoiler-free impressions inside. |
Sun, 11 May 2014
With the summer movie season in swing, Blake and Erin take the time to go through the next few months of releases and talk about what looks cool, what looks awful, and what movies they're going to be sure to see. |
Sun, 4 May 2014
Free Comic Book Day has come and gone once again! Blake and Mike hang out for a while at BSI Comics talking about the available books, DC's Showcase series, the return of Booster Gold, changes for Star Wars's expanded universe and May the Fourth events under the Disney Regime, and the sad passing of Efram Zimbalist, Jr. Then, Adam from the BSI Comics Podcast hangs out for a while to talk about the challenges of a weekly title, upcoming events for Marvel and DC, and one of his favorite Time Travel stories that we didn't talk about back in Episode 272. Finally, Blake and Kenny meet up after FCBD to watch and review The Amazing Spider-Man 2. We talk in general, then give you guys a spoiler warning before we get into the nitty gritty. |
Sun, 27 April 2014
Next Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, and once again, Blake and Kenny kick back and go through all of the books that are going to be available this year. What looks cool? What's a must-have? And don't forget, if you're in the New Orleans area you can hang out with Blake and a plethora of local comic folk at BSI Comics on Severn Avenue in Metairie! |
Sun, 20 April 2014
Now that the guys have absorbed the cataclysmic events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, they're ready to sit back and talk about how this will affect the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How is this going to change Agents of SHIELD? What's going to be different in the Marvel movies and TV shows from now on? Where do they go from here? The guys get super-spoilery on everything Marvel has done, make predictions about the films and TV shows already in development, talk about those projects still in the rumor stage, and then give their own suggestions for what properties they'd like to see join the MCU! Plus: what other studios are trying to duplicate the MCU's success? |
Sun, 6 April 2014
Blake is determined not to get into spoilers for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which actually kind of makes it a miracle that this podcast is more than 20 seconds long. But he gives you brief impressions and his recommendation for the movie. |
Sun, 23 March 2014
With the world around him determined to make everything into a competition, this week Blake refuses to play the game. Instead, he talks about the many, many comic book properties currently in development as TV shows and movies, and explains why -- no matter what you feel about any project in particular -- it's all very, very good. |
Sun, 23 February 2014
This week Blake sits down and talks about the longest toy commercial he's ever seen -- and why, amazingly, it actually works. LEGO fans, fear not, this one is for you. |
Sun, 9 February 2014
It's the 300th episode of the Showcase, and Wizard World decided to celebrate by throwing a convention! Or maybe it's a coincidence, who can tell? At any rate, the guys spend the weekend at the convention and chat about cosplay, the autograph-prolific antics of Matt Smith, the fact that Attack on Titan is apparently a thing now, and Blake faces the reality that the next time he goes to a convention he'll be with his (GASP!) wife! |
Sun, 19 January 2014
Wally West. Ted Kord. Peter Parker. In the past week, all three of them have been confirmed to be returning to the comic book shelves in the next few months. And as if that wasn't enough, DC's bringing back their old title Secret Origins as well. And Blake, for one, couldn't be happier. |
Sun, 12 January 2014
It's that time again -- Blake and Kenny sit down and go through all the big geek news of 2013 -- hit movies, comic controversies, and the creators who left us. Plus, we give our picks and yours for the best of 2013! |
Sun, 22 December 2013
The Tolkiening of America continues this week as the Showcase guys take in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. In a (mostly) spoiler-free discussion, the guys talk about how the movie diverges from the book, how they feel about the additions to the original story, and their overall feelings about the film. |
Sun, 15 December 2013
It's time once again for the Showcase gang to sit down and indulge in some holiday hijnks! This year's Christmas marathon brings the boys face-to-face with some of the lousiest Christmas specials ever made, including several suggestions by you! Listen in as the guys tackle Christmas in PacLand, The Smurfs Christmas Special, He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special, Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer, The Alpha-Bots Christmas, and the granddaddy of them all, The Star Wars Holiday Special! Not gonna lie, guys, we needed the RiffTrax crew to get us through that one. |
Sun, 8 December 2013
This week, the upcoming Man of Steel sequel got another confirmed cast member -- Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman! Predictably, the internet started to have a hissy fit. This week, Blake takes on the Wonder Woman Whiners, as well as those getting huffy over Indiana Jones, and asks for your suggestions for this year's Showcase Christmas Marathon. |
Sun, 24 November 2013
It's an event fifty years in the making: Blake and Erin gush over the Doctor Who anniversary special The Day of the Doctor! In a spoiler-saturated discussion they talk about John Hurt, the return of David Tennant, Easter Eggs and surprises galore, and exactly what this episode means for the future of the franchise. They also talk the mini-episode prequels The Night of the Doctor and The Last Day; the BBC drama about the creation of the series, An Adventure in Space and Time; and the recently-concluded IDW anniversary series Prisoners of Time. |
Sun, 17 November 2013
After some very busy weeks for our boys, the Showcase crew finally gets together to see Thor: The Dark World, give a spoiler-free review of the movie, and discuss its place in the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sun, 3 November 2013
With the end of the year approaching, the second Hollywood Blockbuster season is here! This week, Blake and Erin take a look at two months' worth of releases -- the big-budget movies, the smaller Oscar bait, and anything else that catches their eyes. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Tue, 15 October 2013
It's the season of returns in this week's Showcase, as Blake returns to Pittsburgh and Erin returns to the show! We start off with the return of The Walking Dead for season four, then delve into the announcements from this weekend's New York Comic-Com! The return of Miracleman! The return of the New Warriors! The return of Stephanie Brown! The return of Solar: Man of the Atom! The return of Serenity! So many returns it's giving Blake a nosebleed! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sun, 6 October 2013
With Halloween approaching, it's time to start dipping into the well of available costumes... but that brings up the eternal question, what should I be? Blake talks about some of the creepier "sexy" costumes, the dearth of options available for a geek in a non-geek crowd, and asks for your suggestions for this year's cleverest Halloween get-ups. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sun, 22 September 2013
This week, Apple released the big iOS7 update, which is pretty cool. Also, the iTunes 11.1 update... which is the exact opposite of cool. Blake rants a little bit here. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sun, 15 September 2013
Blake and Kenny make the trek to Slidell for the second Magic Mini-Con! The guys chat with Vernon Smith about his new comic Hide, Travis Hymel and Joe Badon about the upcoming Memoirs of the Mysterious, as well as Travis's webcomic Punch and Joe's Outside the Lines graphic novel, and Kurt Amacker gives us an update on the Cradle of Filth comic. The guys also talk about how Marvel has stolen the name of our podcast, chat about cosplayers, and sit in astonishment at the proliferation of Kickstarter campaigns in the universe today. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sun, 1 September 2013
With Villain's Month starting this week at DC Comics, Blake talks briefly about the controversy with the special covers. More importantly, he talks about the conclusion of Trinity War and the run-up to Forever Evil. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! And what's cool this week? Blake recommends Itty Bitty Hellboy #1 and the BBC America series Orphan Black! |
Sun, 25 August 2013
It's the news that made the Internet have a collective meltdown... the new Batman has been announced. Blake and Erin talk about the controversial choice, then Blake Nerd Rages about... Nerd Rage. Also: the new Lobo design, Justice League Canada, Star Trek on NetFlix and the X-Men/Fantastic Four movie universe all come under discussion. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sun, 4 August 2013
Blake and Kenny take in two superhero flicks this week. How does The Wolverine stack up against the rest of the X-Men franchise? How does Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox measure against the rest of the DC Animated films? The guys give their thoughts here. |
Mon, 29 July 2013
With Star Wars Episode VII moving forward, inevitably some casting rumors are going to start circulating. After hearing some of the names being mentioned, Blake thought it was time he sent a little message to Disney to tell them how to get it right. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! And what's cool this week? Blake recommends The Rocketeer and The Spirit: Pulp Friction #1 and the short story collection Machine of Death! Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio. |
Mon, 22 July 2013
This week, Blake decides it's high time the Showcase got a new coat of paint, a slightly amended format, and a much snazzier archive page. Welcome to the first episode of the All New Showcase! In this episode, Blake explains the reasons for the change before sitting down with Kenny and Erin to talk about all the news from this year's San Diego Comic-Con International. Witchblade Vs. the Darkness, the Simpsons meeting the Griffins and the Planet Express crew, Riverdale swaming with zombies, JMS taking on the Twilight Zone, new series for Harley Quinn, the return of Nightcrawler, Avengers 2 gets a title and Man of Steel 2 gets a guest-star! This and much, much more in the first All New Showcase! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sat, 20 July 2013
This week's regular episode will be delayed a tad so that the boys can talk about all of the announcements at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, but in the meantime, here's a quickie to tide you over. They're already taking on a mission with Marvel, and now next year, Disney's Phineas and Ferb will collide with the Star Wars universe. What does Blake think about this? Find out in this 2 in 1 Shot! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
Sun, 14 July 2013
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Sun, 16 June 2013
The boys have been waiting years for this moment -- a new Superman movie. How does Man of Steel stack up to the films of the past? The guys also discuss the newest comic in the pantheon, Superman Unchained, and talk a little about some of their favorite Superman stories of all time. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
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Thu, 20 December 2012
Peter Jackson is returning to Middle-Earth, and the Showcase boys are going with him! Blake, Kenny and Jason took in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. How does it compare to the Lord of the Rings trilogy? How does it measure up to the book? Does it really need to be split into three movies? The guys give their thoughts inside. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! |
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