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Spider-Man: The Mark of Kaine Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil, Matt and Rey review Web of Spider-Man #124, Amazing Spider-Man #401, Spider-Man #58, Spectacular Spider-Man #224, and Spider-Man Unlimited #9 (May 1995) featuring Peter Parker’s escape from prison, Spider-Man and Scarlet Spider vs Kaine and “FreakFace”, plus the Sin…
Batman: Zero Hour Phil and Lilith review the Zero Hour tie-in issues of Batman from Batman #511, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #31, and Detective Comics #678 (September 1994). PLUS: Phil and Lilith discuss current DC events including Batwoman season 2, Future State and The Next Batman. Show Notes: Batman Zero Hour: We Are the Knight Episode #8 Find all…
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The Emerald GamesCast: MagicPunk 2021 (Episode 50)
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Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out.Nintendo makes a big acquisition…
Quasar #60 This episode Phil, Will and Matt review Quasar #60 “The Long Goodbye” (July 1994) Discussion includes: Matt’s going to be a father!! What are the guys watching and reading? Wendell says goodbye to everyone The Presence seeks revenge The end of the regular ongoing series What comes next… Show notes: Quasar #60: Quantum Zone Episode #149 C…
Daredevil: Yellow Welcome back to The Devil You Know: The Daredevil Podcast! In this episode Phil and Lilith review Daredevil: Yellow #1-#6 (August 2001-January 2002) featuring a retelling of the early days of Daredevil by the classic team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Show notes: Daredevil Yellow: The Devil You Know--The Daredevil Podcast Episode #2 …
Spectacular Spider-Man #148 Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil and Lilith review a different kind of Spider-Man story from Spectacular Spider-Man #148 (March 1989) featuring the final episode of this year’s “Flash in the Pan-uary” as Flash Thompson and Betty Brant battle inner and outer demons in this Inferno crossover! Show notes…
Superman: Zero Hour Welcome back to Legends of the Arrowverse! This time Phil and Lilith review the Superman tie-in issues for Zero Hour including Superman: The Man of Steel #37, Superman #93, Adventures of Superman #516 and Action Comics #703 (September 1994). Show notes: Superman Zero Hour: Legends of the Arrowverse Episode #40 Find all of our So…
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Food Fumble Hotline: Healthy Eating...ish
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Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out.Em and Jamie kick off the new ye…
Marvel Two-In-One #73 This episode Phil, Will and Matt review Marvel Two-In-One #73 “Pipeline Through Infinity” (March 1981) Discussion includes: Will’s birthday, Wonder Woman 1984, holiday reading Why is this issue so hard to find? Straight to the point The super villainous presentation WITH slides How much does this all cost? Saving the day with …
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The Emerald GamesCast: Cyberpunk 2077-Cast
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Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out.Get your cyberware ready to jack…
Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight Phil and Lilith review one fo the most infamous comic book storylines of the 1990s, Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight from Green Lantern #48-#50 (January-March 1994) featuring the destruction of the Green Lantern Corps at the hands of Hal Jordan and the first appearance of Kyle Rayner. Show Notes: Green Lantern Emerald…
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The Emerald GamesCast: Game of the Year 2020
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Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out.The Emerald GamesCast, alongside…
Web of Spider-Man #40-#43 Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil and Lilith review Web of Spider-Man #40-#43 (July-October 1988) featuring another “Flash in the Pan-uary” tale as Spider-Man and Flash Thompson battle a cult for the life of Betty Brant! Show notes: Web of Spider-Man #40-#43: Ultimate Spider-Cast Episode #107 Find all of…
Batman: A Death In The Family Phil and Lilith review the infamous “A Death In The Family” storyline from Batman #426-#429 ( December 1988-January 1989) featuring the death of Jason Todd at the hands of the Joker (and the readers). PLUS: a guest appearance by Superman and the Joker’s political aspirations. Show Notes: Batman A Death In The Family: W…
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Emerald Football: Recapping Oregon's 34-17 loss to Iowa State
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Quasar #59 This episode Phil, Will and Matt review Quasar #59 “Brothers In Arms” (June 1994) Discussion includes: The pros and cons of Marvel unlimited Comic reading on vacation Quasar visits Starfox in a Mark Gruenwald-less episode Thanos skirts the truce A quick, clean tale Rey feedback Squadron Supreme and what were some good years in the comics…
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Write On with 'Promising Young Woman' Writer-Director Emerald Fennell
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Promising Young Woman writer-director Emerald Fennell and our host Phil Galasso discuss the tonal tightrope of the film, its use of music, her unconventional writing process, and more. Carey Mulligan stars in this darkly comedic thriller as Cassie, a young woman traumatized by an event in her past, seeking revenge on the "nice guys" that cross her …
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear Welcome to The Devil You Know: The Daredevil Podcast! In this premiere episode Phil and Lilith review Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1-#5 (October 1993-February 1994) featuring the origin story of Matt Murdock and Daredevil by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. Show notes: Daredevil The Man Without Fear: The Devil Yo…
Amazing Spider-Man #5 Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil and Lilith kick off the new year with the first offering for “Flash In The Pan-uary” with Amazing Spider-Man #5 (October 1963) featuring an classic Flash Thompson blunder. PLUS: Spider-Man’s first battle with Doctor Doom. Show notes: Amazing Spider-Man #5: Ultimate Spider-Ca…
The Flash #108 Welcome back to Legends of the Arrowverse! This time Phil and Lilith review The Flash #108 (September 1959) featuring The Flash’s battle with super fast other-dimensional aliens and the return of Gorilla Grodd. Show notes: The Flash #108: Legends of the Arrowverse Episode #39 Find all of our Social Media & Merchandise here: https://l…
Quasar #58 This episode Phil, Will and Matt review Quasar #58 “Distant Running” (May 1994) Discussion includes: Will’s Kickstarter is a success!! The Mandalorian, Marvel Phase 4 announcements, and Dan Slott Galactic Marathon part 2 The worst break-up in history The bunny keeps going, and going, and going… Rey’s feedback and what’s coming up Show no…
Daredevil #345-#350 Phil and Lilith review Daredevil #345-#350 (October 1995—March 1996) by J.M. DeMatteis featuring the “return” of Matt Murdock, dealing with his inner demons, and the return of Stick. PLUS: Foggy learns the truth about Matt Murdock’s secret identity. Show Notes: Daredevil #345-#350: Comic Capers Episode #98 Find all of our Social…
2nd Annual Thwippy Awards Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil and Lilith wrap up 2020 with the 2nd annual Thwippy awards celebrating the best in Spider-Man and Spider related comics and merchandise for the year. Show notes: 2nd Annual Thwippy Awards: Ultimate Spider-Cast Episode #105 Find all of our Social Media here: https://linkt…
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Write On with Manager-Producer Peter Katz
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Literary Manager and producer Peter Katz discusses his company Story Driven, Being a Judge in Final Draft's Big Break Contest, what writers can do to stay focused in 2021, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
Batman #450-#451 Phil and Lilith review Batman #450-#451 (July 1990) featuring the return of the Joker after Death In The Family. Before there were 3 Joker, there were 2. Show Notes: Batman #450-#451: We Are the Knight Episode #6 Find all of our Social Media & Merchandise here: https://linktr.ee/capesandlunatics Follow Phil Perich on Twitter: https…
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Write On with 'One Night in Miami' Screenwriter Kemp Powers
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One Night in Miami screenwriter Kemp Powers discusses adapting his own play into a film, how his previous work as a journalist informs his screenwriting, the real history behind the film's events, and more. Inspired by real events, the movie is a fictional account chronicling a memorable night when Muhammed Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cook, and Jim Brown g…
Quasar #57 This episode Phil, Will and Matt review Quasar #57 “Three Men and a Cocoon” (April 1994) Discussion includes: Will’s Kickstarter is days from ending New comics talk Happy Birthday Lilith Hellfire! Starblast Aftermath Kismet meets her fathers The quickest breakup in history Show notes: Quasar #57: Quantum Zone Episode #145 Check out all o…
Deadpool: Sins of the Past In this week’s episode, our (anti)heroes review Deadpool: Sins of the Past #1-#4 (August 1994-November 1994) featuring Deadpool’s second mini-series featuring the returning menaces of The Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy and Wade’s first meeting with Siryn. PLUS: Double the Rey feedback this episode! Show notes: Deadpool …
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Write On with 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Writer Ruben Santiago-Hudson
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom writer Ruben Santiago-Hudson discusses with guest host Sade' Sellers his relationship with August Wilson, the characters of Levee and Ma, and much more. Starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, the film, adapted from the August Wilson play, follows one tension-filled day when trail-blazing blues singer Ma Rainey …
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Emerald Football: A Dive into Oregon's Pac-12 Championship Victory
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Spider-Man: Aftershocks Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil, Matt and Rey review Spider-Man #57 and Spectacular Spider-Man #223 (April 1995) featuring Peter Parker in prison, Mary Jane meets Ben, the Jackal’s plot begins in Ravencroft, and Kaine tells Jacob Raven to talk to the hand! Show Notes: Spider-Man Aftershocks: Ultimate Spi…
Superman: The Wedding Album Welcome back to Legends of the Arrowverse! This time Phil and Lilith review Superman: The Wedding Album (December 1996) featuring the wedding of Clark Kent and Lois Lane written and drawn by a gallery of legendary comic book writers and artists. Show notes: Superman The Wedding Album: Legends of the Arrowverse Episode #3…
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The Emerald GamesCast: Gaiden -- The Game Awards 2020 (Episode 49)
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Emerald Football: Previewing the Pac-12 Championship
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Write On with 'The Beach House' Writer-Director Jeffrey A. Brown
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The Beach House writer-director Jeffrey A. Brown discusses working within the horror genre, his writing process on the film, how his experience as a location scout helped him, and much more. The Beach House follows two troubled college sweethearts on a romantic getaway that turns into a struggle for survival when unexpected guests. Don’t forget to …
Starblast Part 13 (FINALE) This episode Phil, Will and Matt review Starblast #4 “The End of the World (As We Know It)” (April 1994) Discussion includes: The guys discuss new comics including Batman, Immortal Hulk, Green Lantern Starblast so far Thick Quasar returns New Universe vs Marvel Universe Lovers spat The Stranger vs Skeletron in a not so ep…
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Write On with 'Archenemy' Writer-Director Adam Egypt Mortimer
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Archenemy co-writer and director Adam Egypt Mortimer discusses his approach to working in different genres, the tricky balance of withholding and disclosing information to the audience, and more. In the movie, a teen meets a mysterious man played by Joe Manganiello who claims he lost his superpowers after arriving from another dimension. Together t…
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Emerald Basketball: Men's and Women's Basketball Begin Conference Play
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Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out.Shane Hoffmann is joined by Carl…
Daredevil: Fall From Grace Phil and Lilith review “Fall From Grace" from Daredevil #319-#325 (August 1993-February 1994) featuring the resurrection of Elektra, the “death” of Matt Murdock and the birth of “Jack Batlin” and a new Daredevil suit. PLUS: guest appearances by Silver Sable, Venom, and Morbius the Living Vampire. Show Notes: Daredevil: Fa…
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Write On with 'Wander Darkly' Writer-Director Tara Miele
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Wander Darkly writer-director Tara Miele and our favorite guest host Sade' Sellers discuss working with actors like Sienna Miller and Diego Luna, how a car crash she and her husband got into actually influenced the film and more. In the film, a traumatic accident leads a couple to a surreal state of being that takes them on a disorienting journey t…
Revenge of the Sinister Six Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil and Lilith review Revenge of the Sinister Six from Spider-Man #18-#23 (January-June 1992) featuring the adamantium arms (and plot armor) of Doctor Octopus, 90s guest stars galore including Hulk, Ghost Rider, Deathlok, Sleepwalker, Nova, the Fantastic Four and Solo. PLU…
Detective Comics #610-#611 Phil and Lilith review Detective Comics #608-#609 (January-February 1990) featuring the “death” of the Penguin and his master plan involving “Snow and Ice”. Show Notes: Detective Comics #610-#611: We Are the Knight Episode #5 Find all of our Social Media & Merchandise here: https://linktr.ee/capesandlunatics Follow Phil P…
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The Emerald GamesCast: A Spoonful of Snakes (Episode 48)
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Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out.Alex reviews Evolution, (the gam…
Starblast Part 12 This episode Phil, Will and Matt review Fantastic Four #386 “And Then Came Despair” (March 1994) Discussion includes: Update on Will’s Kickstarter Matt’s appearance on Into the Knight and his dog tales Phil’s great comic shop guy Sea quakes and Xylm goes down Lyja goes into labor Fake Doom and Franklin vs Malice Rey feedback in th…
Deadpool: The Circle Chase In this week’s episode, our (anti)heroes review Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1-#4 (August 1993-November 1993) featuring Deadpool’s first mini-series and his battles with The Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, The Executive Elite, and Slayback. Show notes: Deadpool The Circle Chase: Wade's World--The Deadpool Podcast Episode #1…
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Emerald Basketball: Dive into the 2020-21 Men's Basketball Team
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Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out.Welcome to The CaughtUp! Podcast…
The Return of the Sinister Six Welcome back to Ultimate Spider-Cast! This time Phil and Lilith review Return of the Sinister Six from Amazing Spider-Man #334-#339 (July-September 1990) featuring the the decades in making reunion of the Sinister Six, The Shocker slips up, the death of another Aunt May boyfriend, and the many stalkers of Mary Jane. S…
Adventures of Superman #525 Welcome back to Legends of the Arrowverse! This time Phil and Lilith review Adventures of Superman #525 (July 1995) featuring the reunion of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, the answer to the question “Why does Superman need Clark Kent”, and the birth of the hashtag #ModernComicsCouldNever. Show notes: Adventures of Superman #5…
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Write On with Storied Media Group's VP of Operations Kevin Fernandes and Founder Todd Hoffman
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Storied Media Group's Vice President of Operations Kevin Fernandes and Founder & CEO Todd Hoffman discuss what they look for in an IP (intellectual property), their process for packaging, and more. Storied Media Group was founded in 2013 and has quickly become one of the most powerful brokers and producers of intellectual property in Hollywood. Pro…
