Episode 137: Werewolf By Night - A Deep Dive

Longtime horror fan (of both movies and comics) Michael Vee joins me in this Deep Dive of the Disney+ Special Presentation of “Werewolf By Night,” inspired by the comics and films on which my guest is quite knowledgable.  Just in time for Halloween, take a listen after you’ve watched the show, because Spooky Spoilers Abound!

You probably should have planned ahead on this, Jack.

Yes, he’s Giant-Sized.

Wait, that’s Elsa Bloodstone? Well, not for long…

Yeah, that’s what she looks like usually (as opposed to her first appearance above).

Episode 136: She-Hulk Deep Dive Addendum - Incels, MRAs, and Misogynists

Personal friend and long-time comic book retailer Carla Hoffman joined me for this episode, as I felt the need to read and respond to an email regarding words used in the final She-Hulk Deep Dive by myself and my guests.  Carla helped clarify some terms and focus my thoughts on why I used the words I did, and whether or not that was the right thing to do.

I mention in this episode that “Incels” are a known hate group, according to the Southern Povery Law Center. Here is my source for that.

This is what I was referring to when I spoke of “cartoons about ‘tolerating the intolerant.’”

Episode 135: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 9)

Andy Wilson from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast and Kristin Scalisi both return to discuss the final episode of (this season of?) She-Hulk, and its themes, ideas, and of course, K.E.V.I.N.  We also take tangents on “clip shows” and embarrassing bedroom posters.

There’s only one new character that I would show their comic book picture of this episode, and they don’t show up until the final scene, so I’ll leave that spoiler out.

Episode 134: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 8)

Andy Wilson from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast and Kristin Scalisi both return to discuss the latest episode of She-Hulk. Of course we talk Daredevil, but also the history of Leapfrog, the Sokovia Accords, and secret identities in general.  

He actually makes a “Sproing!” sound when he jumps in the comics, thanks to those springs.

A modern rendering of Daredevil’s original suit, which as you can see, was the basis for this episode’s version.

Episode 133: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 7)

Brooke Heyn and Andy Wilson from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast both return to Dive Deep into the latest episode of She-Hulk. In addition to learning a lot about Jen’s dating life, you also get to hear some of the personal history of the podcasters themselves, as various moments from the show bring up memories. 

Hello! My name is El Aguila. Prepare…to cry.

Man-Bull has ranged from the mannish side of things…

to quite Bullish. Do you have a preference?

Porcupine as he appeared on the cover of his first appearance. As I said in the show, you couldn’t get much more accurate than this.

So, was Saracen supposed to be this guy?

or this one? (Believe it or not, I think they meant to reference the latter)

Episode 132: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 6)

Kristin Scalisi returns to join me and Andy Wilson from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast to Dive Deep into the latest episode of She-Hulk.  There’s a whole lot of wedding talk, and we learn (and reiterate) two very important lessons. Find out what they are by listening to this week’s Welcome to Geektown!  

Mr. Immortal is the blond in the middle. As you can see, he’s been changed slightly for the show…

One potential Leader of The Intelligencia. In his original comic book look…

and the later “Jiffy Pop head” appearance.

Episode 131: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 5)

It’s just me and Andy Wilson from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast this time to Dive Deep into the latest episode of She-Hulk, in which Titania finally returns, as she and Jen fight (in the legal sense) over the name “She-Hulk.”  In addition, we get the MCU’s equivalent of Edna Mode, and a tease for a certain blind lawyer. We break it all down for you in this episode!

How does this non-superhero book from Marvel tie in to this week’s episode of She-Hulk? Take a listen and find out!

Episode 130: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 4)

As Brooke was unavailable this week, Kristin Scalisi joined me and Andy Wilson from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast to Dive Deep into the latest episode of She-Hulk.  Wong returns, along with our new favorite, Madisynn (thankfully, she spells it out for us, so I know I got that right), and their antics inspire us to discuss the copyright of magic, various premium TV shows, and yak milk. 

Two of the new characters introduced this episode. Donny Blaze and Madisynn. And I do mean new. They have never appeared in Marvel Comics, but is one a relation to a famous hero? Maybe…

Episode 129: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 3)

Brooke Heyn and Andy Wilson, both from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast return again for a look at the She-Hulk show.  We’re finally past all the set up, and we have what feels like what should be a “typical episode,” if such a beast exists.  We break down the show, as each of us ends up revealing our own personal trauma brought up by specific moments in this sitcom.  

Mallory Book enters the show, albeit briefly.

As do the Wrecking Crew, albeit embarrassingly.

Episode 128: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 2)

Continuing the Deep Dive into the She-Hulk show, I get a much needed female perspective in the form of Brooke Heyn along with the returning Andy Wilson, both from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast.  In addition to breaking down the show, we veer into other subjects both serious and frivolous, including issues of mental control and consent to comics as case law.

As I noted, pretty darn close to the show, with one key reversal.

Pug. If you don’t love him already, I’m sure you will soon.

But only Marvel Comics…Sorry DC.

Episode 127: She-Hulk - A Deep Dive (Episode 1)

As should be obvious by now, I love the character of She-Hulk, so I’m going to be diving into her “fun lawyer show” on Disney+, along with guest Andy Wilson from the Kiss Your Franchise Goodbye podcast.  In this first episode, we get Jen’s super heroic origin story, and we learn more about Captain America than we may have wanted…

Episode 120: Moon Knight - Post Deep Dive Wrap-Up

Although we’ve finished our blow-by-blow of the individual episodes, guest John Mulhall and I still had some thoughts on the show in general, as well as the Disney+ MCU shows overall, which I decided to include as this special “Wrap Up” episode.

What’s your order?

Episode 119: Moon Knight - A Deep Dive (Episode 6)

We’ve reached the finale of the show, and while John and I both have our issues with it, we still find a lot to enjoy and discuss as we talk about the characters, the story, and the connections and references to the original source material in the comics! 

If Layla had worn this costume, the rating on the show would have been very different.

They teased, and teased, and teased…right until the very end (plus a little extra)!

Episode 118: Moon Knight - A Deep Dive (Episode 5)

Continuing our look into the Moon Knight show with author John Mulhall (johnmulhall.com), we get into the penultimate episode.  If you’ve seen the show, you know there are content/trigger warnings that should go along with this episode, including parental abuse, so be advised. 

Row, row, row your boat, gently across the desert…(Hmm. What rhymes with desert?)

Episode 117: Moon Knight - A Deep Dive (Episode 4)

Continuing our look into the Moon Knight show with author John Mulhall (johnmulhall.com), we get into Episode 4.  Of course, we talk about that final shot, but we also discuss everything along the way to there, which includes some storytelling issues that John has. 

Can you believe she has no appearances in the Marvel Comics?

Episode 116: Moon Knight - A Deep Dive (Episode 3)

Continuing our look into the Moon Knight show with author John Mulhall, we get into Episode 3.  John has a few nitpicks this episode, but overall we’re both still enjoying the show, and exploring Marc and Steven’s world (and relationship)!

Anton Mogart (played by Gaspard Uliel, R.I.P.), aka…

Midnight Man (obviously, they went a different way in the show).

Episode 115: Moon Knight - A Deep Dive (Episode 2)

Continuing our look into the Moon Knight show with author John Mulhall, we get into Episode 2, where Marc Spector gets a little more spotlight time, as well as introducing us to an original character, Layla, who turns out to be…well, spoilers abound in the show, but not in this intro!

🎶Layla…got down on my knees!🎶

They call me…Mr. Knight! (Not every day you see a superhero fight crime in a suit and tie…)

Episode 95: Loki - A Deep Dive (Episode 6)

Kurt and Anne wrap up their conversation on the first season of Loki (Season 2 has already been announced!), including the mysterious power behind the TVA, and how this all feeds in to what is coming up in the next year or two in the MCU.

Other than the hat, you can see a lot of this in “He Who Remains”’s outfit.

I really hope we get the “floating invisible chair” at some point in Kang’s MCU appearances.

Episode 94: Loki - A Deep Dive (Episode 5)

Continuing the discussion of "Loki" with special guest Anne V., we dive in and talk all about the show, the comics that inspired it, and the relationships and growth of all the characters involved. 

The source for the strangest Easter Egg in MCU history (and that’s saying something…)

Episode 93: Loki - A Deep Dive (Episode 4)

Continuing the discussion of "Loki" with special guest Anne V., we dive in and talk all about what makes this show so great, and how it connects to the comics.  And yes, we definitely talk about that mid-credits scene and who all those characters are.

I’ll take “Things I never thought I’d see in the MCU” for $1000.