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Jerome and Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: Clerks: The Animated Series

This month, Jerome and Kevin talk about a beloved animated series that came around at the wrong time. The trials and tribulations of the show making it to air and certain behind the scenes decisions are what make its history so fascinating.

Before getting into those details, the hosts discuss their introduction and fandom of Kevin Smith, where that fandom stands today, and the live-action Clerks television pilot. They then discuss all six episodes, their favorite and least favorite moments, the wild array of guest voices, and where they believe it stands in Smith’s overall oeuvre.

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 31: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

Who wants to hear a surprising amount of talk about Iron Fist? Nobody? Well too bad! You also get to hear us gush about Tony Leung and open up the old wounds of Marvel’s third act problem… So there’s that!

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 30: Black Widow

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

Black Widow FINALLY came out after extensive Covid-delays but was simply too addicted to drama, giving your hosts a wealth to dig into. Not that there’s much time after all the gushing about Florence Pugh…

The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 17-19

‘The Mutant Agenda’, ‘Mutants’ Revenge’ & ‘Morbius’

Jerome and Brian continue their look at the second season of Spider-Man and examine a huge crossover in the world of Marvel animation as the X-Men (most prominently Wolverine and Beast) are featured.

Morbius also makes an appearance, but it’s not great. Enjoy the discussion about obscure horror and what makes this season so much better.

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 29: Loki

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

At last, a television show that knows it’s a television show. Bizarrely, we think it’s better for it! Your hosts discuss the tight-knit cast, the consistent quality, the bombastic guest appearance and what it all means for the future.

The Superhero Pantheon: Morbius

So it’s come to this. Morbius finally came out. Sony threatened this film on su for three years, and here it is, all one hour and 45 minutes of CGI sludge with minimal plot but a fun Matt Smith performance.

Jerome and Brian spent so little time on the movie they decided to also discuss Bruce Willis briefly as well.

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 28: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

Urghhhh. We all knew this day would come, but that doesn’t make your hosts any happier about it. Gather around one and all to hear about the woeful handling of John Walker, the passivity of the leads and how ill-equipped the show as to tackle racism, as well as the few high points.

At least Loki is next week!

The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 14-16

‘The Insidious Six’, ‘Battle of the Insidious Six’ & ‘Hydro-Man’

Jerome and Brian are back discussing the Fox Kids animated series Spider-Man as they finally begin their season two conversation.

This week, Michael Morbius makes his debut while Shocker and Rhino insist on wearing their costumes at all times. Oh, and Spider-man is losing his powers and might be becoming… a mutant.

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 27: WandaVision

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

Their look back at 2021 begins with Marvel’s first proper adventure into the medium of television, and boy is there a lot of television involved! They talk the gimmick, the cast, future ramifications and have a difficult call to make with their All-Marvel list.

Oh, and if you’re curious, Matt DID have COVID but has since recovered.

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 26: Future of the Podcast

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

Unfortunately the show no longer works as originally designed, so it’s time for an overhaul ahead of a full return. This episode acts as a primer on content changes and release schedule going forward.

Plus some shots fired at a certain 2021 MCU project…