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New Home Construction and Smart Tech Upgrades Apr 05, 2019

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Steve Megatron discusses the challenges of building a new house, specifically regarding pre-wiring for home theater and managing design meeting frustrations. The conversation also covers current and future plans for smart home integration, including IKEA smart blinds and the decision to upgrade to an LG C9 OLED TV. Additionally, they touch on home maintenance, recent window replacements, and general energy-efficient living habits.

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Interview with BJ Williams on TV Pilots, Sci-Fi Logic, and Apr 03, 2019

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BJ Williams from The Pilot Podcast joins Steve to discuss what makes TV pilots work or fail, with a focus on how sci-fi and medical shows often get the science wrong. The conversation ranges across Marvel's 2019 film slate—including theories about how Avengers: Endgame might reshape Spider-Man: Far From Home—to the state of the DCEU, and why some superhero properties (like Aquaman and Wonder Woman) have succeeded where others stumbled. They also touch on Power Rangers nostalgia, the creative mismanagement of DC by Warner Brothers, and what's coming next for The Pilot Podcast, including potential long-form audio drama projects.

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Batman Arkham Knight and Gaming Memories Mar 29, 2019

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Discussion covers the experience of playing through the Batman Arkham series, particularly Arkham Knight, alongside memories of classic PC and retro gaming titles. Reflections are shared on current cloud gaming announcements like Google Stadia and the realistic expectations surrounding the rollout of 5G technology. The episode also highlights Batman's 80th anniversary and recent experiences in Twitch live streaming.

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Interview with Jeffrey Sass on Business Lessons from Troma Mar 27, 2019

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Jeffrey Sass, author of "Everything I Know About Business and Marketing I Learned From The Toxic Avenger," discusses his decades-long career spanning film, television, video games, and domain names. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Troma, lessons on building authentic brand culture, and how he's applied those principles to launching .club domains and running a startup incubator.

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Interview with JD Boucher on Comics Writing and the RPG Mar 20, 2019

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JD Boucher, a freelance comics writer and editor, talks about his work in the comic scene, including his anthology stories, his gothic comics website, and his experience presenting panels at San Diego and Emerald City Comic Cons. The conversation covers what's driving the current RPG resurgence, his favorite comic runs like Jason Aaron's Ghost Rider and WicDiv, his past work with licensed properties like Terminator and Evil Dead, and his upcoming Shakespeare anthology project.

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Superhero TV, Classic Games, and Avengers Endgame Mar 15, 2019

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This episode covers the state of the CW Arrowverse, a review of Captain Marvel and Scott Pilgrim, and thoughts on potential Batman projects. We also discuss retro PC gaming through classicreload.com, including titles like Doom, Commander Keen, and F-15 Strike Eagle II. Finally, we break down the latest trailer for Avengers: Endgame.

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Interview with Andrew Davis on Comic Cons, Podcasting, and Pop Mar 13, 2019

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Andrew Davis, founder of PopAnimeComics.com and host of the PopAnimeComics Lounge podcast, joins Steve to discuss his journey from YouTube to building a multi-platform presence covering anime, comics, wrestling, and pop culture. They dive into his most popular convention panel comparing Attack on Titan, The Walking Dead, and Fahrenheit 451; memorable interviews with figures like comic writer Chuck Dixon and wrestlers Chris Daniels and Kazarian; and his philosophy on research-driven content creation. Andrew also shares upcoming projects including new convention panels and a YouTube investing channel.

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Interview with Imran Javed on The Jock and Nerd Podcast Mar 06, 2019

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Steve welcomes Imran Javed, co-host of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, to discuss his journey from graphic designer and lifelong geek to podcaster. Imran shares his personal story, including growing up with vitiligo and how it shaped his perspective, his love of geek culture and superhero media, and how he and his co-host Anthony started their podcast in 2015 after bonding over comics and TV shows. The conversation explores the state of superhero content, streaming services, and what keeps geek culture fresh and engaging.

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Interview with Kevin the Giraffe on Twitch Streaming and Event Feb 27, 2019

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Kevin the Giraffe joins Steve to discuss his journey as a Twitch streamer, content creator, and event organizer. They dive into streaming strategy, community building, the importance of consistency and niche game selection, his experience working behind the scenes at conventions, and his upcoming projects including YouTube scripted content and his infamous annual "My Immortal" fanfic listening sessions with his chat.

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Toy Fair 2019 and Retro Tech Stories Feb 22, 2019

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The team discusses the latest reveals from Toy Fair 2019, including Transformers and Ghostbusters merchandise. They also share memories of early computing, home media experimentation, and their experiences with classic video games.

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