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455: Super Mario Bros. Apr 04, 2023

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"Super Mario Bros.,” which was released in Japan on September 13, 1985. Mario, a mustachioed plumber in overalls and a red cap — went on to become Nintendo’s unofficial mascot, appearing in more than 200 different video game properties, from “Mario Kart” to “Mario Party." Mario is about to star in his first American animated film, so it's time for us to dig deep into his history and learn how Mario was created!
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454: John Wick Chapter 2 & 3 Mar 21, 2023

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John Wick is constantly on the run. Cause he owes debts, has to feed his dog, and keep racking up huge bills at The Continental. Before Keanu Reeves in the titular role alongside Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Laurence Fishburne return in John Wick Chapter 4, lets revisit Baba Yaga second and third movies in this week's episode! (EPISODE NOTE - This episode was recorded before the death of Lance Reddick. May he rest in peace.)
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453: Mary Marvel (Shazam) Mar 14, 2023

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Mary Marvel made her debut in Captain Marvel Adventures #18, cover-dated December of 1942, in a story that explained that she was actually Billy Batson's twin sister, and could also summon the power of the wizard Shazam by speaking his name. Learn the entire history of Lady Shazam before the new Shazam film hits theaters! Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521
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452: Superman Blue Mar 07, 2023

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The Electric Superman Blue era began with the storyline "Power Shift," which was published in 1997. Of all the strange transformations Superman has undergone in his entire history, none has been quite so derided as the year where his familiar costume and powers were replaced with a blue and white "containment suit" and a tenuous relationship with electricity. This week, we start with a look at the stories that led to Superman's new look, how he turned red and why Jason loves this era so much.
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451: Kite Man with Matt Oberg Feb 28, 2023

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Harley Quinn's Kite Man comes into play as a kinda sweet fellow villain who keeps running into Harley and her squad, eventually dating Harley’s bestie, Poison Ivy. Now, this little know DC Villain is getting their own spinoff. The new show will find Kite Man, fresh after the heartbreak, buying Noonan’s, the bar in the show that serves as a popular supervillain hangout. Let's learn all about KITE MAN and chat with the actor behind the kite -- special guest Matt Oberg (https://twitter.com/Moberg2000)
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Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Review - Featuring Only Stupid Answers! Feb 23, 2023

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Our pals over at Only Stupid Answers, DJ Wooldridge & Roxy Striar, stop by to give you a full review of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA!
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450: Cassie Lang (Ant-Man & The Wasp) Feb 21, 2023

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Taking part in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the MCU's Cassie Lang has already had quite a journey. The first Ant-Man movie introduced us to her as an adorable child. Now she's a teenager ready to embark on adventures with her dad, Scott Lang. But what is the comic book history of this third-generation shrinking hero? Here’s the full story of Cassie Lang, Ant-Man’s daughter, known as both Stature and Stinger in the Marvel universe.
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449: Kang the Conqueror Feb 14, 2023

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Since his introduction in the ’60s, Kang the Conqueror has become one of the Marvel Universe’s most dangerous and powerful villains. On numerous occasions, the man once known as Nathaniel Richards has proved himself more than a match for entire teams of Avengers. As a result, each decade of Kang has brought with it at least one iconic story. Here are some of the best and most important Kang the Conqueror stories from across the decades as we prepare to watch his film debut in Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521
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Ant-Man & The Wasp's Complete History MEGA EPISODE Feb 07, 2023

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is set to hit theaters soon and kick off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the Ant-Man movies have typically been, pun intended, smaller films within the MCU, this third chapter in the series is set to be a major event film and will introduce audiences to Kang the Conqueror, who will be a major threat across the Multiverse Saga. Anticipation is high so we thought we would give you the complete history of both ANT-MAN and THE WASP in a MEGA EPISODE!
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448: Icon (Milestone Comics) Jan 31, 2023

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Augustus Freeman IV is one of the few comic book characters who can claim icon status. As one of the inaugural titles of the groundbreaking Milestone Comics imprint in 1993, Icon charted new territory in its bold and unique storytelling. This Dakotaverse / DC Comics Universe Character is more important than any other Superman archetype and we’re here to tell you why! Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521
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