Danielle joins me to discuss The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, the new Hunger Games prequel book and movie adaptation. We explore what it reveals about villains, oppression, and origin stories.
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Dr. Lynn Zubernis & Dr. Matthew Snyder join Matthew to analyze The Boys’ complex villains, toxic masculinity, and why fans forgive problematic male characters more than female ones.
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For our last hiatus episode, we’re bringing back our coverage of that Christmas classic — Batman Returns.
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Another blast from the past during the hiatus. Enjoy this conversation with Paul, Riki, and myself, and stay tuned for new episodes, starting in December!
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An update on our hiatus & a look back at The Ethics of Pro Wrestling – we tackle the stories & ethics of heels, catharsis, and performers’ roles, joined by wrestling experts Tim Aubel & Addison Fox.
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The historic Hollywood writers strike ended – but what does this outcome mean for fans? I discuss the drama and implications with Andy Nelson of TruStory FM. Tune in as we analyze what the latest Hollywood shakeup means for fans!
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Bionic arms, hearing so acute it compensates for blindness—AK Maiden returns to discuss disability representation in the stories we cherish.
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The second season of Superhuman Public Radio has started, and its creators Max and John are back to talk about it!
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In honor of the late Sheldon Menery, we ask: What is Rule Zero – his philosophy that any game should start from a place of shared expectations – and what can it teach us about building community?
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Caged Bishop Cosplay joins me to talk about his experience as a blerd (black nerd), intersectionality in fandom, and our shared love as masculine folks for Barbie.
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