In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ we get more Healing Room! Volstagg, Fandral, Sif, and Hogun the Grim wonder how the guard knew that they went to Jotunheim and Loki reveals he told the guard. They argue about Thor’s kingliness and Loki leaves. Hogun wonders about Loki being the traitor. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Jane’s thirst for Thor continues as she tells him about her ex, Donald Blake. Thor proves himself a rude royal still. And Sif, the Warriors Three, and Loki chat in the Healing Room about what happened with Thor. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ the townies can’t pull Mjølnir out of the ground. Not even Stan Lee! Agent Coulson arrives and tells Nick Fury that he’s ‘found it.’ And Thor shows off his ridiculously perfect body while he’s changing clothes. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!
Join Jessica Plummer and me as we explore the pivotal moments when Robin steps out from the Caped Crusader’s shadow. We discuss Tim Drake’s recent coming out, Dick Grayson’s struggle with his Robin identity, and Jason Todd’s efforts to forge his own path.
Paul Hoppe and Jessica Plummer join me to unravel the ethical conundrums presented in The Suicide Squad. We dissect character motivations, moral dilemmas, and the surprisingly deep layers within the film.
Should superheroes make a vow to never kill? Is there a moral difference between killing in battle and executing a supervillain to prevent future crimes? We explore these intense debates using Jupiter’s Legacy as a starting point for broader discussion—no need to have seen the show, as one of our guests hasn’t either! Joining me are Paul Hoppe and Jessica Plummer.
The Comics Code gets sidelined, teen angst and diversity rise among our heroes, and Wonder Woman graces the cover of Ms. Magazine—the Bronze Age of comic books was indeed a wild time. Jessica Plummer returns to discuss this captivating period in comic book history with me.
Jess Plummer joins us for Part 2 of our dive into the Silver Age in Comics History.
How did Marvel revolutionize the comic book industry in the 60s? Who were Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and what made the idea of relatable superheroes resonate so deeply with readers? Jessica Plummer and I explore these questions and more in the third episode of our Comics History Series!
The new Wonder Woman movie is out, and Jessica Plummer and I have opinions! What have we learned about Wonder Woman, and what questions do we still have? What is the significance of a final battle fought with words, not weapons? And did a movie set in the 1980s need to draw on so many of the sexist and racist tropes of that era?