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S03E04: Cult of Facebook

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:26:34 +0000

Sal has left Facebook and wants you to break your addiction too. Call the Facebook addiction hotline (and we can guide you through the withdrawals of breaking away from the cult of Facebook. Seriously tough, I talk about writing, how Facebook is like a cult and represents the evil A.I. overlord that Sci-Fi writers have been warning us about for decades.

S03E03: Truck Nutz

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:14:49 +0000

I throw out the geek talk for the most part this episode to discuss assault rifles, gun bans, rednecks, truck owners, Illinois politics, 'Crashing' on HBO with Pete Holmes, Artie Lange's heroin addiction, helplessness, and oh yeah...Parker Posey in the Netflix 'Lost In Space' remake.

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S03E02: Mid-Atlantean

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:06:40 +0000

Sal discovers his true heritage as a con man and wonders how we can live in an age where information is at our fingertips, yet we seem less sure about things than ever.

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S03E01: Comic Book Villains

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:50:33 +0000

#ComcsGate - what is it? Who is involved? Is it a bunch of racists and bigots or is there Something more? Sal delves into the controversy headfirst to discuss his perspective on both sides of the aisle.

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The Rorschach Test - Introduction

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:52:32 +0000

The Rorschach Test is a new roundtable podcast taking a deep look at the hidden meanings, inner truths, and amazing details of the comic books, movies, and tv shows we all love.

Join podcast veterans Brion Salazar and Chris Marshall as the welcome talented rookie Andy Tom to the table each week to discuss the latest stores, opinions, and controversies in pop culture.

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S2 | E83 - The Price of Genius

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:37:50 +0000

Our Hero is back for what most likely is the final episode of the year, and possibly of Season 2. A short recap of 2017 and how it sucked for everyone, but especially me. We jump into an article in Variety.com about how sexual harassment claims might change comedy writers rooms, would it have been better if Louis CK just came out and asked for volunteers, what is the price of genius and a tease for my next project The Rorschach Test.

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S2 | E82 - 'Nuff Said 007

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Sal, Chris Marshall, and Andy Tom are back at it with another notorious and naughty naming of near newsworthy narrative! This week on 'Nuff Said the gang tackles Marvel's Wolverine serialized podcast, Marvel joining Hoopla Digital, Annihilation being distributed in theaters and Netflix, and the looming purchase of Fox by Disney.

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S2 | E81 - Bunker Buster

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 20:31:37 +0000

Our Hero explains that in his absence he has been preparing for the inevitable post-apocalyptic nightmare we face, goes over some of his favorite conspiracy theories about the future of America, discusses Sean Murphy's amazing Batman: White Knight and TOm King's Batman Annual #2, and talks briefly about The Flash and DC Legend's on CW.

S2 | E80 - 'Nuff Said 006

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Sal, Chris, and Andy are back with another episode of 'Nuff Said. This week the terrific trio dive into the meta fiction and agenda driven latest issue of U.S. Avengers, Original comic book art forgeries of popular artists, and the Akira Yoshida controversy.

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S2 | E78 - Fake Muscles

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Our Hero taps into the Matt Lauer accusations, asks listeners to come up with a name for his new 'Sex Pool" game, talks about what he liked and didn't like about the CW Earth-X Crossover event, and pines for the comic book equivalent of Rolling Stone magazine thanks to the HBO documentary.

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S2 | E77 - 'Nuff Said 005

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Jim Shooter | Marvel | IDW | Zack Snyder | Justice League Reviews

The real League of Heroes has formed once again as Andy (@AndyCCL) Chris (@ChrisCCL) and Sal (@BrionSalazar) once again do battle against the worst scum and villainy the internet has to offer - comic book journalists. This week the gang takes on Jim Shooter criticizing Marvel, IDW canceling Scarlet Strikeforce, Zack Snyder fans petitioning for a director's vision, and finally we review Justice League.

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S2 | E76 - Et Tu, Woody?

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Our Hero talks a bit more about his local comic book stores, LCS closing, the bizarre nostalgia for stores in America, the original copy of the copy of the original McDonald's shop, John Lasseter's sexual misconduct, whether all men a evil monster vikings or if power corrupts us all and whether it is a good idea to give power back to the biggest, strongest and meanest.

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S2 | E75 - 'Nuff Said 004

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000

The Terrific Trio of Andy Tom (@AndyCCL) Chris Marshal (@ChrisCCL) and Brion Salazar (@biggeekshow) once again tenaciously tantalize your tone-tunnels with a tasteful feast of geek and nerdy news - this week Ben Affleck battle Jake Gyllenhaal for the Batsuit, more comic book stores are closing, Madefire made nice with Image comics, and nice-guy C. B. Cebulski got named as the new Editor in Chief at Marvel.

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S2 | E74 - Feet on a Plane

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Our Hero jumps into the Al Franken story with both feet which leads to an interesting and hilarious segment on foot rubs and airplane etiquette. Meanwhile...Smallville actress Allison Mack is accused of running a sex cult and Sal thinks that podcasting and social media are a perfect tool for cult building. Welcome to the Cult of Geek!

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S2 | E73 - Bad Blood Pt. 2

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:03:42 +0000

Our Hero talks about his health issues again, coming off of blood thinners, dealing with passive stress, and being vulnerable. Meanwhile...Sal got prank-called by a mysterious, foreign sounding man who may or may not have been a famous New Zealand film director with a huge movie out now starring a certain Norse God.

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S2 | E72 - 'Nuff Said 003

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Our Hero is once again joined by Chris "The Collector" Marshal (@ChrissCCL) and Amazing Andy Tom (@AndyCCL) to discuss the latest geek news from across the multiverse. This weeks' stories include Netflix getting into the comic book game with Mark Millar, Brian Michael Bendis signing with DC Comics, a conversation with John Arcudi about Art and comics, Eddie Berganza situation at DC and Thor Ragnarok.

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S2 | E71 - 'Louis CK'

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:30:31 +0000

Our Hero discusses his troubled feelings about the allegations of comedian Louis CK and how the mind can try to convince you to ignore problems that are right in front of your eyes. How Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Bill Cosby and other performers appear to have some dark issues that drive them to great heights but pull them and others down to terrible lows. All this and more on another episode of the Big Geek Show.

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S2 | E70 - 'Nature Boy''

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:09:39 +0000

Our here checks out the ESPN 30 for 30 film 'Nature Boy, about the limousine-ridin', jet-flyin', kiss stealin', wheelin' dealin', son-of-a-gun Ric Flair and how his obsession with being the greatest wrestler of all time came at the cost of his family.

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S2 | E69 - 'Muscles Bad'

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

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Our Hero tries to be objective in his dislike of Thor Ragnarok. In his age of progressive action heroes did Marvel go too far in trying to make the God of Thunder relatable? Does a storyteller have a responsibility to offer a solution if they present a specific question to their audience? Are we seeing the end of the square-jawed, strong-silent action hero? And why is Cate Blanchett so much hotter in as a goth?

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S2 | E68 'Nuff Said 002

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Our Hero is once again joined by Chris Marshall (@ChrisCCL) and Andy Tom (@AndyCCL) to discuss all the latest dirt, gossip, and rumor mongering from the world of comics, film, and geekier things. This week Ron Howard reportedly reshot the entire Solo movie, Neal Adams gets an IP Champion Award, Only 30% of comic book sites talk about comic books, Bladerunner 2049, and Lowe's uses comics to teach customers how to lay wood...flooring.

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S2 | E67 - 'Top of the Stack' - Captain America | Batman: White Knight | No.1 With A Bullet | Comic Book Reviews

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues. This week — Captain America #695 by Mark Waid (w) Chris Samnee, Batman: White Knight #2 by Sean Murphy, and No. 1 with a Bullet #1 by Jacob Semahn & Jorge Corona

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S2 | E66 - 'Hall of Fame Lazy' - Halloween | Costumes | Netflix | Stranger Things 2

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

The Crap-keeper has risen for this spooktacular spectacle of Halloween tricks. Sal complains some more about how pc culture is killing the best holiday of the year, shows you fools how to make a costume old-school, rips on cosplayers s a little more, discusses being a lazy bastard and binge-watching Stranger Things 2

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S2 | E65 - 'Nuff Said' - Cosplay Etiquette | Marvel Diversity | Superman | Politics

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:52:18 +0000

Our hero is joined by @chrissccl and @andyccl unleash the newest heavyweight contender into the world of comic and geek podcast with the exciting first episode of 'Nuff Said'. Join this tremendous trio of talented talkers as they delve into all the latest nerdy news including cosplay etiquette, female Thor and diversity in the MCU, politics and Superman, and more.

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S2 | E64 'Top of the Stack' - The Damned | Punisher: The Platoon | Black Sable

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues. This week — The Damned #5 by: Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt, Punisher: The Platoon #2 by Garth Ennis and Goran Parlov, and Black Sable #2 by Joe Brusha and Sergio Arino.

The Damned #5 'Ill-Goten 5/5' (Oni Press)

Written: Cullen Bunn | Art: Brian Hurtt | Colors: Bill Crabtree Letters: Crank!

Punisher: The Platoon #2 (Marvel)

Written: Garth Ennis | Art: Goran Parlov | Colors: Jordie Bellaire Letters: Rob Steen

Black Sable #2 (Zenescope)

Written: Joe Brusha | Art: Sergio Arino | Colors: Dijjo | Letters: Kurt Hathaway

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S2 | E63 'Sex Cycles' - Uber | Mindhunter | Censorship | Sexual Cycles

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Our Hero explains why there is no #TopoftheStack today and how Uber didn't help, more talk about Mindhunter on Netflix and empathy for killers, self-censorship feeling guilty as an artist, how sexual manipulation and insecurities might create a never-ending cycle of domination and abuse in men and women.

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S2 | E62 'Kuleshov Effect' - Mindhunter | The Kuleshov Effect | The Flash

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Our Hero slays the Netflix show Mindhunter and the psychology of serial killers, blasts into The Kuleshov Effect and how it could be used in graphic storytelling, and rejoices at the latest episode of The Flash and how their writers must be listening to the show. All this plus an exciting announcement at something on the horizon - 'Nuff Said!

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S2 | E62 'Doomsday Preppers' - Halloween | The Walking Dead | Doomsday Preppers

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Our Hero reminisces about John Carpenter's Halloween and the joy of re-watching it with his son, pines for a time when Halloween costumes were not considered an act of oppression, grinds through the season premier of Walking Dead and enlightens to the zeitgeist of zombie apocalypse doomsday preparation.

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S2 | E60 'Rockin the Dachau' - The Arrow | iPhone | Marketing | Fashion | Humor

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Sal flows with a little freestyle rap about spiders and Morgan Freeman then gets down to business about the latest episode of The Arrow, why it might have some problems, relationship issues, the new iPhone commercial, concentration camp humor and more on a fabulously frenetic friday feast.

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BGS SPECIAL - Christopher Neseman | Around Comics | TV | Movies | Wisconsin

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:52:03 +0000

It's a special podcast with a special guest. Sal welcomes his old partner in crime, o-host of Around Comics and 11 O'Clock Comics; Christopher Neseman. The dynamic duo talk comics tv, movies, and Wisconsin.

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S2 | E59 'Top of the Stack' - Sherlock Frankenstein | The Maestros | Kid Lobotomy

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues. This week -- Sherlock Frankenstein & The Legion of Evil #1 by Jeff Lemire & David Rubin, Maestros #1 by Steve Skroce & Dave Stewart, and Kid Lobotomy #1 by Peter Milligan, Tess Fowler and Lee Loughridge

Sherlock Frankenstein & The Legion of Evil #1

Publisher: Dark Horse | Writer: Jeff Lemire | Artist: David Rubin | Colorist: Dave Stewart

Maestros #1

Publisher: Image Comics | Writer: Steve Skroce | Artist: Steve Skroce | Colorist: Dave Stewart

Kid Lobotomy #1

Publisher: IDW | Writer: Peter Milligan | Artist: Tess Fowler | Colorist: Lee Loughridge

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S2 | E58 'Shaved Apes' - The Flash | Kevin Smith | Hollywood | Evolution | Comic Books

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Do any therapists offer couples therapy for fans of The Flash? Our Hero gives Iris West an examination and wonders why anyone woman would want to date a superhero. Meanwhile… we take a closer look at Kevin Smith's latest offer to help the women of Hollywood, a random thought on evolution and more in this chimptastic episode.

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S2 | E57 'The Old Mutants'

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

The New Mutants trailer hit over the weekend and it was not what I expected. Also it sparks a conversation about Bill Sienkiewicz's art and more talk about self-hating geeks. Meanwhile I go over the latest episodes of The Orville, Lucifer and The Gifted and an open call regarding the #MeToo movement.

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S2 | E56 'Thus Spoke Salathustra'

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Our hero starts starts off the week in the deep end of the esoteric pool with a look back at Around Comics, Jason Mamoa controversy and the serious issue of rape jokes, what Nietzsche sad about power, Sal's personal issues and concerns that his son might be gay (or maybe just a narcissist) and a look at the numbers from a recent NPD Bookscan report about the growth and diversity of comics in the bookstore market.

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S2 | E56 'Thus Spoke Salathustra'

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Our hero starts starts off the week in the deep end of the esoteric pool with a look back at Around Comics, Jason Mamoa controversy and the serious issue of rape jokes, what Nietzsche said about power, Sal's personal issues and concerns that his son might be gay (or maybe just a narcissist) and a look at the numbers from a recent NPD Bookscan report about the growth and diversity of comics in the bookstore market.

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S2 | E55 'Reborned Again'

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Our hero starts off talking way too long about jiu-jitsu, pain, challenging himself and being a weirdo. Meanwhile... he eventually gets to talking about the season premieres of The Flash and DC's Legends of Tomorrow on the CW.

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S2 | E54 '#TBT - Around Comics 143'

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:45:16 +0000

On a special Throwback Thursday episode we get in the Wayback machine and revisit a classic Around Comics episode from 2007. Join Sal, Chris, Tom and Skottie as they discuss The Exterminators, Dynamo 5, Wonder Woman Annual #1, Goldfish, Eduardo Risso's Tales of Terror, and Black Summer #3 and more.

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S2 | E53 'The Last Geek'

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:30:00 +0000

Sal breaks down the Star Wars: The Last jedi trailer, how Mark Hamill is starting to look like a Muppet and Corvette Summer was his finest work, whether the cast can carry a franchise, the letdown when Bryan Singer does not direct an episode of The Gifted, how much virtue-signaling is too much when it comes to mutants, and a long conversation about Doomsday Clock, Geoff Johns and the difficulty of bringing Watchmen into the DCU.

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S2 | E52 'Blade Runner 2049' movie review (no spoilers)

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 16:30:00 +0000

Our Hero rants for a while about people ranting about Christopher Columbus day, Republican congressmen and their ridiculous arguments against gun laws and the hypocrisy of Americans. Meanwhile...a SPOILER FREE review of Blade Runner 2049 and how it was better than the original film.

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S2 | E51 'NYCC Reports'

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 04:06:07 +0000

Our Hero gets into a New York state of mind to go over all the most interesting news from New York Comicon - The return of Tom Strong, the resurrection of Vertigo, the resurgence of Milestone, Punisher events being cancelled, Marvel's partnership with an arms dealer and the online uproar it caused, Oni press leaving Diamond and more.

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S2 | E50 'Top of the Stack' - Batman: White Knight | Eugenic | Slots | Spread

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:42:31 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues. This week -- Batman: White Knight #1, Eugenics #1, Slots #1 and Spread #22

Week of 10/05/2017

Batman: White Knight #1 (DC Comics)

By Sean Murphy (w, a) Matt Hollingsworth (c) Todd Klein (l)

Slots #1 (Image)

By Dan Panosian (w,p,i,c) Pat Brosseau (l)

Eugenic #1 (of 3) (Boom!)

By James Tynion IV (w) Eryk Donovan (p,i) Dee Cunniffe (c) Jim Campbell (l)

Spread #22 (Image)

By Justin Jordan (w) John Bivens (p,i) Felipe Sobreiro (c) CRANK! (l)

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S2 | E49 'Fictional Therapy'

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:30:00 +0000

Our Hero delves into the @Bigbangtheory and why it is both popular and hated, how we as geeks and nerds have a hard time laughing at ourselves, why sandals and flip-flops are for adults, a fictional theory and how the brain tries to make order from chaos, jiu-jitsu is humbling, District X Vol. 1 is the Book of the Month for October, and more on a riotous rambling recording.

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S2 | E48 'Alpha & Omega'

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 16:30:00 +0000

Rick and Morty blow off the America, The U.S. President has some cool toys, Beth doesn't know who (or what) she is, Smallville shows up in L.A., Lucifer losses some of his devilish charms, Amenadiel gets rubbed the wrong way, The Mutant Underground gets a few more members and Sal now identifies as " a person of genetic difference".

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S2 | E47 'Baroque Ass Klingon' - Ghosted | The Deuce | Star Trek: Discovery

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:06:46 +0000

Our Hero tantalizes your television taste-buds with tenacious talk of Ghosted on Fox with Craig Robinson and Adam Scott, The Deuce on HBO with James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Star Trek: Discovery with Sonequa Martin-Green and Michelle Yeoh.

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S02 | E46 'Easily Distracted' - Day Jobs| NFL | Gotham | The Orville

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:37:44 +0000

Our Hero rants ridiculously about the difficulties of working for people that don't trust you to do your job, why famous people think they are saving the world, how the Big Bang Theory is more popular than Twin Peaks, the latest episode of Gotham, Jim Gordon's narcissism, The Orville, philosophical games and a call to some old friends.

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S2 | E45 'Top of the Stack' FuJitsu | Batman | Marvel Legacy | Comic Book reviews

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:50:30 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues. This week -- FuJitsu #1, Batman: The Murder Machine #1, Marvel Legacy #1 - Spoiler Warning!

Week of 09/27/2017

Fu Jitsu #1 (Aftershock)

By Jai Nitz [w] Wesley St. Claire [a] Ryane Hill [l]

Batman: The Murder Machine #1 (DC Comics)

By Frank Tieri & James Tynion IV (w) Riccardo Federici (a)

Marvel: Legacy #1 (Marvel)

By Jason Aaron (w) Esab Ribic * (a) + others

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Big Geek Show S02 | E44 'Rage Omega' | Comic Book Sales | Harassment | Rick & Morty

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:59:48 +0000

Our Hero gets back in the saddle with a rant about comic book sales and how every camp will use data to prove they are right. Meanwhile...we get deep into more discussion about fans attacking creators online, Rick & Morty writers being threatened, creators reactions and more.

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S02 | E43 'Brown Bag Solution'| Diversity & Comics' | The Orville | Gotham

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:46:17 +0000

Our Hero reluctantly dives into the latest comic book controversy involving Youtuber 'Diversity & Comics, Mark Waid and a bunch of other comic book professionals and fans. Is there validity on either side of the argument or are we all just pissing in the wind? Meanwhile The Orville Episode 3 has Sal back on the bandwagon, Gotham season premier offers some interesting moments and more.

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S02 | E42 'Top of the Stack' | Dark Ark | Super Sons | The Librarians | Guardians of the Galaxy | Comic Book Reviews

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:47:07 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues. This week -- Dark Ark #1, Super Sons #8, The Librarians #1 and Guardians of the Galaxy #1 - Spoiler Warning!

--SPOLIERS--

Week of 09/20/2017

Dark Ark #1 (Aftershock)

By Cullen Bunn [w] Juan Doe [a] Ryane Hill [l]

Super Sons #8 (DC Comics)

By Peter J.Tomasi [w] Jorge Jiménez [a] Alejandro Sanchez [c] Alw's Dave [l]

The Librarians #1 (Dynamite)

By Will Pfiefer [w] Rodney Buchemi [a] Wesley Manuel [c] Troy Peteri [l]

All-New Guardians of the Galaxy - Annual #1 (Marvel Comics)

By Chad Bowers & Chris Sims (w) Danilo Beyruth (p,i) Tamra Bonvillain (c)

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S02 | E41 'Legacy Matters' | Howard Chaykin | Batman Family | Marvel Comics

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:18:00 +0000

Sometimes the internet is a cesspool of evil and hatred, but sometimes it is cool especially when Howard Chaykin is on it. Meanwhile... Andy Tom asks our Hero about legacy characters, the Batman family and how it could be a model for Marvel to appease both longtime fans and new readers. Finally Sal gets into an article about 'Podcasters of Color' and their goals.

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S02 | E40 'Thanks for the Memories' | Apple iPhone | Futurism | Rick & Morty

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:45:14 +0000

Sal gets a little dark in the first half of this episode as he rambles on about the future of Apple products and the possibility of directly implanting memories and experiences into your brain for a small fee. Why leave the house if you could simply experience someone else's interesting life? Meanwhile...Rick and Morty lay a bit of an egg with the latest episode but our Hero still finds enough in 'Morty's Mind Blowers' to babble for the rest of the episode.

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S2 | E39 'Baby Driver' movie review

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:00:12 +0000

Fast cars, bank robberies and a groovy soundtrack - Baby Driver is not your typical heist flick. With terrific performances, a quirky cast of memorable characters, terrific stunt driving and a breakout performance by a young star, Baby Driver was the surprise hit of the summer. Sal gets behind the wheel and dives in to Edgar Wright's latest film.

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S2 | E38 Top of the Stack - comic book reviews

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:19:56 +0000

--SPOLIERS--

Week of 09/13/2017

Made Men #1 (Oni Press)

By Paul Tobin (w) Arjuna Sisina (p,i) Gonzalo Duarte (i) Saida Temofonte (c)

Sacred Creatures #1 (Image Comics)

By Klaus Jansen [w] Pablo Raimondi [w, p, i,c]

The Realm #1 (Image Comics)

By Seth M. Peck [w] Jeremy Haun [p, i] Nick Filardi [c]

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S2 | E37 Bad Melodrama - Preacher | comics | Stephen King

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:58:09 +0000

Our Hero overreacts to the Preacher Finale episode discussing how the series had tiptoed from drama into melodrama which of course opens up the discussion to '...just what is melodrama, anyways?'. Meanwhile...Sal finally gets around to explaining the conversation he had with Tim Seeley on twitter about the struggle for modern comic book creators serve their audiences. Finally...Stephen king's response to people being upset about the 'IT' sex scene is perfect.

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S2 | E36 A Little More Off the Top | Rick and Morty | Adult Swim

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:39:46 +0000

While Rick and Morty always skirts the line between morose, absurd, and mind bending, I feel like this featured some of the more complex themes and a bleak reflection of our own world. THere is so much to talk about in this one episode that I decided to dedicate the full drive to breaking down all the intricacies of "The Ricklantis Mishap".

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S2 | E35 'We all Float Down Here' | Stephen King | IT | The Orville

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:10:48 +0000

Our hero discusses Chapter 1 of Stephen King's 'It' (no spoilers), analyzes the first episode of Seth MacFarlane's new show The Orville -- is it the next Next Generation or another Andromeda? Meanwhile...Sal teases a discussion that he had online with writer Tim Seeley and a few thoughts on the unfortunate passing of comic book legend Len Wein.

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S2 | E34 'Questioning Questions' | Frank Miller | Twin Peaks | Art

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 15:23:46 +0000

Over his career, Frank Miller has uses swastikas and Nazi imagery time and again. Is it simply a way to push buttons or is there a point to it all? Street gangs and punks wore swastikas to shock the 'normies', but is Frank doing something else in his comic book work? Meanwhile...is Twin Peaks great art or nonsensical musings of a pompous con man? Great art asks us questions, but shouldn't the questions be more about life than the art itself? Find out on another exciting adventure of the Big Geek!

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S2 | E33 'Top of the Stack' comic book reviews

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:57:11 +0000

ToS - Week of 09/06/2017

Batman #30 (#27) (DC Comics)

By Tom King (w) Clay Mann (p) Seth Mann (i) Jordie Bellaire (c)

Jessica Jones #12 (Marvel Comics)

By Brian Michael Bendis (w) Michael Gaydos & Javier Pulido (p) (i) Matt Hollingsworth (c)

Astro City #47 (Vertigo Comics)

By Kurt Busiek (w) Mike Norton (p) (i) Peter Pantazis (c)

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S2 | E32 'Gaming the System' | Preacher | Bladerunner 2049 | NY Times

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:46:20 +0000

The penultimate episode of Preacher's second season is disappointing but that won't stop Sal from talking about it. The makers of Bladerunner 2049 offer a short film to fill in the gaps but Sean McKeever isn't having any of it while Sal thinks it may be the evolution of film as studios try and compete with Netflix. Meanwhile... did an unknown author game the NY Times Best Seller List? Find out on this exciting new episode of the Big Geek Show!

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S2 | E31 'Biggeekmania!' Beatles | The Defenders | Netflix | The Boys comic book

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:44:48 +0000

Sal digs into Beatlemania, the first CD player her ever saw, communes, hippies, yuppies, gospel singing, suppressing creativity, children being silly, parenting, telling lies, The Defenders, Netflix, Luke Cage, Danny Rand, and whether real life was the inspiration for Garth Ennis' The Boys comic book.

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S2 | E30 'Chaotic Neutral' - comic books | Dan Harmon | writing | Ozark | Netflix

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:36:17 +0000

Our hero thinks he's figured it out -- a way to save comics with even more talk about digital sales, the direct market, comic shops and trade-waiting. On the flip side Sal talks about Dan Harmon's story cycle, The Writer's Journey by Christian Volger, The Hero with 1000 Faces by Joseph Campbell and the first episode of Ozark on Netflix starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.

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S2 | E29 'Top of the Stack' - comic book reviews

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:40:01 +0000

First up a little additional talk about digital sales and the market as well as the glitch in the Matrix that is Tim Seeley's Pigeon Person controversy. Then Sal digs into the spinner rack to see what the best comics of the week are.

ToS - Week of 08/30/2017

Jimmy's Basterds #1-3 (Aftershock)

By Garth Ennis (w) Russ Braun (p) (i) John Kalisz (c)

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S2 | E28 'Do It Yourself' - comic book market | Diamond Comics | Love is Love

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:51:35 +0000

Sal delves deep into the problems with the direct market, how digital sales should be embraced, why publishers need you to pre-order books, the choke-hold Diamond distribution has on comics, and the 'Love is Love' controversy in the return of Nerd Rage!

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S2 | E27 'Sympathy for the Devil' - Jack Kirby | Rick and Morty | Preacher

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:12:37 +0000

— SPOLIER ALERT —

Do you find it hard to make small talk? I do but I try anyway as I realize that our conversations are much too one sided. Once Sal gets over that he talks about Jack Kirby's influence and legend on his 100th Birthday, art and his mediocrity, how Rick and Morty is not appropriate for an 11 year old, but he lets his son watch anyway, and the latest episode of Preacher with a strangely sympathetic Adolph Hitler.

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S2 | E26 'Cocks in the end' - Game of Thrones | HBO |The Butterfly Effect

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:51:03 +0000

— SPOLIER ALERT —

Another season of Game of Thrones in the books. But first a little dirty talk about Jon Ronson's latest audiobook 'The Butterfly Effect', then Sal gets into the meat of the Season Finale including the fantastic and the underwhelming. Cersei and Tyrion come to an agreement, Balesh chokes on his own lies, Jamie finally stands up for his honor, Daenerys and Jon Snow get Targaryengaged (heh) and the Great War begins just as the season ends. Honestly it was too much to talk about in 30 minutes.

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S2 | E25 'Top of the Stack' comic book reviews

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:26:00 +0000

ToS - Week of 08/24/2017

#1 Black Hammer #12 (Dark Horse)

By Jeff Lemire (w) David Rubin (p) (i) (c)

#2 Generations: Unworthy Thor & Mighty Thor (Marvel)

By Jason Aaron (w) Mahmud Asrar (a) Jordie Bellaire (c)

#3 Hal Jordan & the Green Lantern Corps #27 (DC Comics)

By Robert Venditti (w) Rafa Sandoval (p) Jordi Tarragona (i) Tomeu Morey (c)

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S2 | E24 'That's Entertainment Pt. 2' - Kong | Twin peaks | Game of Thrones

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:57:28 +0000

Director of Kong: Skull Island Jordan Vogt-Roberts went on a Twitter rant earlier this week regarding online critics CinemaSins. Sal digs into his own views about criticism and what the goal of pop culture analysis should be, referencing shown like Twin Peaks, and Game of Thrones as well as the understanding of basic story structure.

The Double-Feature includes analysis of the latest PREACHER episode (spoilers!) and a little Rick and Morty talk.

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S2 | E23 'That's Entertainment Pt. 1' - Gene Ha | comic books | Better Call Saul | Twin Peaks

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:50:46 +0000

Sal talks about a discussion he recently had with comic book artist gene Ha regarding the nature of entertainment and what makes a good tv show. He talks about Better Call Saul, Gene Ha getting mad at me, Twin Peaks, Game of Thrones, the changing nature of cable television, international markets, Netflix, On-Demand, criticizing the critics and whether ratings matter anymore.

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S2 | E22 'Dick Jokes and Flaming Swords' - Game of Thrones | HBO | Dragons

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:39:07 +0000

— SPOILER ALERT —

Sal says goodbye to his partner in crime and longtime podcasting companion Christopher Neseman, then a (not) Recap of S07E06 of Game of Thrones: Beyond the Wall -- Jon's hunting party heads north of the wall looking for a white walker to bring back to Cersei. A lot of walking and talking in between zombie bears, dick jokes, threats between siblings, flaming swords and a brand new toy for the Night King.

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S2 | E21 'The King and I' - Neuroscience | Elvis | Beatles | process

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:02:06 +0000

Have you ever wondered if there is some connection to the human mind's need for curating bizarre amounts of data and the creative process in comics, film, and music? Our Hero has and is inclined to discuss the fascinating database of Elvis Presley jumpsuits, the Beatles, comic book gutters, and the creative process.

In the second half of the show we take on the Punching Nazi meme and discuss if violence is a solution to the racial issues we face today.

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S2 | E20 'Top of the Stack' comic book reviews

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:32:36 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues.

First a comic book 101 Primer for any new listeners looking to get into comics.

Top of the Stack:

Southern Bastards #17 (Image Comics) by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour

James Bond: Kill Chain #1-2 (Dynamite) by Andy Diggle, Luca Casalanguida

Regression #1-4 (Image Comics) by Cullen Bunn, Danny Luckert, Marie Enger

HM: Kaijumax:Season 3 #1-3 (Oni Press) by Zander Cannon

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S2 | E19 'Binge and Purge' - Preacher | Rick and Morty | Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:18:15 +0000

Is Preacher starting to lose the plot? Our Hero discussing his disappointment with the last couple of episodes of the AMC series and how it is beginning to feel like a long series of scenes meant to shock and little else. We quickly recover with the complete joy of Rick and Morty and whether Sal should let his son watch it with him quickly followed by the combination of excitement of rediscovering Dungeons & Dragons if he doesn't blow his brains out first from all the damn reading involved.

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S2 | E18 'Dickon Fire!' - Game of Thrones | HBO | reviews

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:59:34 +0000

— SPOLIER ALERT —

Recap of S07E05 of Game of Thrones. Jamie lives, but how long before Cersei gets sick of his betrayal? Terion tries to convince everyone to stop killing everyone else. Dani gets a lady boner when Jon touches her dragon. Dickon gets roasted and there's a new Lord Tarly. Sir Mormont of the Friendzone returns and much, much, more.

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S2 | E17 'Top of the Stack' - comic book reviews

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:58:07 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues.

Top of the Stack:

Mister Miracle #1 (DC Comics) Tom King (w) Mitch Gerards (p)(i)(c)

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #26 (DC Comics) Robert Venditti (w) Rafa Sandoval (p) (i) Jordi Tarragona (c)

Babyteeth #3 (Aftershock) Donny Cates (w) Garry Brown (a) Mark Englert (c)

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S2 | E16 'The Hero's Journey' - David Mamet | writing | drama

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:19:37 +0000

On a free-form episode Sal talks about the first few lessons in David Mamet's online writing class at Masterclass.com. What is Mamet's basic tenets of writing drama and the purpose of a writer. We delve into the Hero's Journey, the basics of plotting and how it relates to other mediums. Sal also discusses some personal issues and how being creative can lead to a struggle between being selfish and productive.

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S2 | E15 'The Black Witch Trials' - comic books | Netflix | Mark Millar | Preacher

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:26:58 +0000

On a macro-aggression filled episode, Sal discusses the Netflix purchase of Mark Millar's comic book properties and its possible effects on the comic book industry -- The current state of YA Fiction and how bloggers are turning reviews into modern day McCarthyism through organized online lynch mobs -- Finally a tiny bit of talk about the latest, less-than-thrilling episode of PREACHER on AMC.

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S2 | E14 'The Spoiled War' - Game of Thrones | Dragon Fire | Spoilers

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:50:44 +0000

Our hero takes a stab at all the latest treachery, murder, mayhem, and magic in Westeros.

-- SPOILER ALERT --

Quite possibly the best Game of Thrones episode ever. But first the Pop Culture Philosopher talks a bit about Story craft and David Mamet's writing advice -- THEN WE THRONE Y'ALL! - The Lannisters have all the gold and grain, will it be enough? Will Bron ever get his castle? The last of the Starks are reunited, but will they have a happy ending? Jon still won't bend but will Dani break? Is Tyrion being too soft on his family? Does Greyworn have to worry about the Onion knight? We finally see what kind of ass-kicking a dragon can do. We finally got the payoff of 6 seasons but was it worth the wait?

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S2 | E13 'Pop Marxism' - Rick and Morty | Family Guy | Seth MacFarlane

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:35:58 +0000

Our Hero has nothing to talk about but nothing really matters, does it? On a fabulous Friday Sal discusses his triumphant return to the gym, dealing with insecurity, Rick and Morty, Family Guy, the Simpsons, Venture Bros., and how Seth McFarlane might be responsible for the post-modern Marxists movement in society today. Nobody exists on purpose. Nobody belongs anywhere. Everybody's gonna die. Come listen to the show.

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S2 E12 | 'Top of the Stack' comic book reviews

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:36:11 +0000

Our Hero dives deep into the current comic book pile to find the rare gems, the hidden treasures, the top of the stack of current comic book issues.

This weeks picks include:

Mech Cadet Yu #1 (Boom Studios) by Greg Pak, Takeshi Miyazawa, and Triona Farrell

Batman #28 (DC Comics) by Tom King and Mikel Jani

Nick Fury #5 (Marvel Comics) by James Robinson, Aco, Hugo Petrus, Rachelle Rosenburg, and Travis Lanham

Sal also talks about #MakeMineMilkshake controversy and the series finale of Kingdom.

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S2 | E11 'Bigger, Faster, Stronger' - Marvel | movies | workouts | steroids

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:14:38 +0000

Our hero gets pumped about the male gaze, unrealistic body expectations, performance enhancing drugs, Joe Rogan, Lee Haney, Hugh Jackman, Chriss Pratt, Chris Helmsworth, Wolverine, Captain America, Wonder Woman, the Oscars, and more.

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S2 E10 'The Bastards are more fun - Steve Dillon | Preacher | AMC | comics

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:48:39 +0000

Our hero takes aim at the AMC adaptation of Preacher by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Put your boots on, knock back a whiskey, and shake the dust off as Sal talks about his love of the comic book, his encounter with Steve Dillon, and why the Bastards are more fun.

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S2 | E09 'The Queen's Justice' - Game of Thrones | recap | review | HBO

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:25:37 +0000

Game of Thrones S7E3 Recap

--SPOLIER ALERT--

Sal goes over the latest treachery, murder, mayhem, and magic in Westeros. Will Jon Snow bend the knee to a confident Daenery's Targaryen? What torture will Cersei inflict upon Ellaria Sand? What is Varys' final part to play? Is Cersei the best villain ever? Can Jamie Lannister find redemption? Are there just too many confusing names in this fucking show? Find the answers to these questions and more in another magical episode of the Big Geek Show!

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S2 | E08 'Top of the Stack' comic book reviews

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 20:10:46 +0000

Herokillers by Ryan Browne and Pete Woods (Dynamite), Winnebago Graveyard by Steve Niles and Alison Sampson (Image), Pestilence by Frank Tieri and Oleg Okenev (Aftershock), and Britannia by Peter Milligan and Juan Jose Ryp (Valiant). Also predictions for UFC 214.

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S2 E07 'The End is Nigh' - comic book industry San Diego Comic Con | Dan Didio | Jim Lee

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:43:48 +0000

It's the end of the comic book industry. Sal talks about the recent revelations at SDCC by DC Comics publisher Dan Didio and Jim that the comic book industry is in trouble and the end is nigh.

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S2 | E06 'Bad Blood' - Health issues | hospitals | blood thinners

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:54:22 +0000

Join us for a very special episode as Sal goes over the last few days he spent in the hospital finding out he has Pulmonary Embolisms and DVT in his leg. That's right folks, you're lucky to have him as blood clots in his lungs could have taken him at any moment. No kidding.

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S2 | E05 'Stormborn' - Game of Thrones | recap | HBO | Spoilers!

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:20:08 +0000

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2 recap. Sal gives his thoughts on the coming war, the anti-dick movement, the tone of the new season, Ayra's heartbreak, Theon's cowardice, Greyworm's love, Varys's loyalties and more. Join the fun as we go over all the best moments from the latest episode and a special thanks to one of Chicago's very own!

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S2 | E4 'Sex and Violence' - Orange is the New Black | Netflx | Binge

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:59:28 +0000

Sal invites on a very special guest to discuss Orange is the New Black Season 5, and our culture's strange customs to accept violence more than sex in movies and television. Don't miss this exciting episode!

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S2 | E3 'Never hit a woman' MMA | Writing | Eisner Awards

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:00:00 +0000

Never hit a woman...unless she is trained in MMA and kicks you in the head. Lives and death of the rich and famous. Writing a pilot, Eisner Awards, and more.

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S2 | E2 'Dogs Can be assholes Too' - Christopher Nolan | Netflix | Movies

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:41:57 +0000

Dogs can be assholes too. Christopher Nolan vs. Netflix. Howard Chaykin controversy. GLOW and more.

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S2 | E1 'Homecoming' - Spider-Man Homecoming | Marvel | Movie Review

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:49:25 +0000

In a new, shortened, commuter format, Sal apologizes for leaving you alone for so long, talks about the changing temperature in comic book publishing, and gives a quick take on Spider-Man: Homecoming. Welcome back, bitches!

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Big Geek Show S01E13

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:23:07 +0000

Snowbound Sal builds an ice fort and chips away at all your safe spaces. This episode we take on being an asshole, Tilda Swinton, Harry Potter, Japanese bullies, international idioms, self-defense from Florida Man, USAvengers, Westworld, Bicameral Minds, Venture Bros., CW, Arrow, Fan Art, shippers, Bad Little Children's books, censorship, marxism, why representation is important (but not a solution), Motor Crush, discrimination and amazing Aussies.

Intro

This is not a safe space
I'm an asshole (even at my kids choir concert)

Flotsam & Jetsam

Tilda Swinton not a Potter fan

Top of the Stack

Nerdrage

OUTRAGE: Arrow Problems
- CW spends too much time de-powering their casts
- Why doesn't Ray Palmer shrink?
- "Shippers" to blame?
- Fan Art outrage
Why Representation is important (and why that is sad)
- I fast-forward all the #sanvers scenes
- Should LCS employees get training?
DISTURBING: Motor Crush #1
- The argument for discrimination
- Jordan B. Peterson on Joe Rogan Podcast
SHOCKING: Bad Little Children's Books are bad
- No, they are funny AND racist
- CNN balanced report
- Always read the comments
- Can't wait for the book burnings
- - Hypocrisy at its finest
Butter non-consensual

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Big Geek Show S01E12

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 22:17:54 +0000

Walking up from a Wild Turkey hangover Sal remisses about Pumpkin Chunkin' tragedy, crow attacks, cheating wives and the insanity they drive their husbands to, Parker Posey in Lost in Space, Michelle Yeoh in Star Trek, the CW Crossover, Moonshine #1, Ether #1, Fantastic Beasts, Dr. Strange, Brett Gellman, Adult Swim, Million Dollar Extreme, Bleeding Cool's Rich Johnston, and the Dwayne McDuffie Foundation. Gobble-gobble you turkeys.

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Flotsam & Jetsum

Parker Posey joins Netflix's "Lost in Space"
Michelle Yeoh cast as new Star Trek Captain
Looking Forward to CW crossover

Top of the Stack

Moonshine #1
Ether #1
Fantastic Beasts
Dr. Strange

Nerdrage of the Week

Brett Gellman scores points and a new gig
- Million Dollar Extreme bizzarro "alt-right" show
Bleeding Cool on race-baiting

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Big Geek Show S01E11

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:24:41 +0000

Sal gets politically incorrect this week and explains how and why America elected a reality tv show host as the leader of the free world. When he's not sobbing over the election he also talks about masturbation terms from around the world, Sarah Lee's creepy banana bread, viking cats, Stanley Kubrick's boxes, Jon Ronson, Wizard World, Chinese movie laws, Gal Gadot's casting couch, Codename: Rocky, Cosplayers getting a free pass, platitudes, intolerance, and the celebration of hoarding. Welcome to the beginning of the end.

Intro

Top of the Stack

Stanley Kubrick's Boxes by Jon Ronson

Big Geek News

Nerdrage of the Week

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Big Geek Show S01E10

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 02:44:43 +0000

Sal gets back to work and comes clean about his newfound ecosexuality. Congrats go to the Chicago Cubs for winning the World Series but especially to one former Detroit Tigers fan. Top of the Stack features Shaolin Cowboy #5, Mayday #1 Bloodshot USA #1. Nerdrage of the Week delves into the Chelsea Cain situation, Fem Bros, penis shaming, Riri Redux, Frank Cho and Spider-Clam. Buckle up True Believers and try not to get your feeling hurt.

Intro

Sorry I've been away I am an Ecosexual now
Congrats Cubs

Top of the Stack

Shaolin Cowboy #5
Mayday #1 (of 5)
Bloodshot USA #1
Dr. Strange

Big Geek News

FBI offer 10K reward for information about Norman Lee

Nerdrage of the Week

Chelsea Can quits Twitter
- It wasn't what everyone assumed
- But still, stop being assholes!

F is for Feminism
- Do you call yourself a feminist?
- Do you even Feminist bro?
- Men feeling guilty for being men because shitty men exist
- - Penis shame
- It's not all "comics" any more than it's all "Feminists"
Riri Redux (snark not smart)

Another variant cover - no racist?

More Frank Cho Milo Manera outrage

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Great comics podcast! Around Comics is back-ish

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Big Geek Show S01E09

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:08:59 +0000

On this episode we find out if Fredric Wertham was right as Sal delves into Batman #9 by, Black Widow #7, Black Mirror Season 3, the Iron Man controversy, censorship, social justice, pandering to vocal minorities, Romani justice, running our of female directors, Jessica Jones, Captain Marvel, and the precept of being a creepy old man and the passing of Steve Dillon.

Top of the Stack

Black Mirror S03E01
Batman #9
Black Widow #7

Nerdrage of the Week

New 'Iron Man' cover criticized for sexualizing its underage hero

ABCDiversity

Peter David vs Romani
Female driven books not cutting it
- A-Force Axed
- Mockingbird mashed
JESSICA JONES Season 2 Will Be Directed By Women (Don't Fuck it up)
Captain Marvel still doesn't have a director

R.I.P. Steve Dillon

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Big Geek Show S01E08

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 05:25:37 +0000

Better late than never. Sal ponders the cutie-fication of psychotics, if Elon Musk is a super villain, Kill or Be Killed #3 by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Reborn #1 by Mark Millar and Greg Capullo, what's more offensive than the Washington Redskins, Bronies getting Browned, Iron Fist and reverse-white-washing, and the under-representation of serial killers in Hollywood.

Intro: ManTrap by Syd Dale

Top of the Stack

Geek Gear

Star Trek Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

Nerdrage of the Week

ABCDiversity

Outro: Sorcerer by Big Band Katowice

Big Geek Show S01E07

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 04:22:01 +0000

On a very gender nonspecific episode, Sal cracks down on Cage #1 and Batman Beyond: Rebirth #1 and flips the format of #TopoftheStack with talk about Timeless on NBC and Westworld from HBO. We get deep discussion on the nature of storytelling and the ideas of humanity. #NerdRage continues the Cage with Luke Cage being both too black and not black enough, Wonder Woman being queer but not queer enough, and Vampirella being irrelevant but still porny. We finish off with making fun of various panels at NYCC and useless rambling about Paul Poes.

Top of the Stack

Geek Gear

Joker "Ground Breaker" Halloween Decoration on Sale $79.99

Nerdrage of the Week

Listener Feedback

Andy Tom asks about the Paul Pope accusations

Big Geek Show S01E06

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:27:33 +0000

Rage with the cage as Sal take son Teen titans: Rebirth #1, Frostbite #1, the good of Gotham, the bad of SHIELD, and the ugly Ash vs the Evil Dead. Extended discussion about the Netflix original series Luke Cage, comics clash in Nerdrage of the week, why feminism is not funny, how Disney is ruining your childhood again, who Wonder Woman is rubbing her nasty bits against, and tax evasion in the USA. Let's get ready to rumble!

Top of the Stack

Watch it!

Geek Gear

Air Hogs Millennium Falcon Quad

Nerdrage of the Week

FutureSTAXX

Moonshine #1
He-Man & Thundercats #1 (Why isn't Tim Seeley writing this?)
Green Valley #1

Big Geek Show S01E05

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 22:16:57 +0000

Sal has a new mic and is spittin' mad rhymes this week in an all-inclusive, multi-cultural, elastic-fantastic, fun time had by all episode. We talk Vision #11, Red Hood & the Outlaws #2, Seven to Eternity #1, For the Love of Spock documentary, Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Gotham, and Lucifer season premiers, Margot Robbi, Suicide Squad world domination tour, Disney's cultural insensitivity, Tim Seeley sheathing his Blade, the all new (not) She-Hulk, and more. Jump on the good foot and have a gas.

Show Notes:

Top of the Stack

Watch it!

For the Love of Spock
Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S04E01
Gotham S03E01
Lucifer S02E01

Big Geek News

Nerdrage of the Week

FutureSTAXX

Big Geek Show S01E04

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:27:17 +0000

It's the end of the world and I feel sick. Powering through a chest cold Sal takes on three post-apocalyptic comics in #TopoftheStack with Everafter #1, Eclipse #1 and The Great Divide #1. #NerdRage of the Week tackles Alters #1, Kim $ Kim and the issues of Trans Gendered creators and comics. Alan Moore is quitting comics again and this makes Sal sad. Finish up with Doom Patrol #1 in FutureSTAXX.

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Big Geek Show S01E03

Sun, 04 Sep 2016 03:35:57 +0000

This week Sal take a look at Jim Thompson's the Killer Inside Me #1, Star Wars: Han Solo #3, the new HBO show Westworld, Flash, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Gotham, and the New Mutants television shows, Big Geek Battle, Nighthawk cancellation, PoisonIvyLeague, DC Spotify playlists, Wonder Woman '77, Ryan Locthe and FutureSTAXX.