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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.

Marvel Mondays – Moon Knight: Episode 5

Plot summary: Steven and Marc must reconcile their troubled past in order to navigate the Egyptian underworld.

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.

Marvel Mondays – Moon Knight: Episode 4

Plot summary: Steven, Layla and Arthur Harrow race to find the secrets of Ammit’s tomb with personal complications and strange creatures making things difficult.

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.

Marvel Mondays – Moon Knight: Episode 3

Plot summary: In Egypt, Khonshu pleads for the other gods to stop Arthur Harrow, while Marc, Steven and Layla contend with dangerous locals in an effort to find Ammit’s tomb.

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.

Marvel Mondays – Moon Knight: Episode 2

Plot summary: Steven meets Layla, the wife of his alter ego, and is thrown into the lion’s den of Arthur Harrow’s cult and their mystical war.

The Matt Signal Beyond – Batman Beyond Comics: Part 4 (The Rebirth Era)

Contrary to my original claim I wouldn’t be covering the Batman Beyond comics because there are so many more of them than their BTAS/TNBA equivalents… let’s take a look at Terry McGinnis’ comic book exploits over the years.

These books can be divided into four distinct eras, and we’ll finish up with the longest and most recent, Dan Jurgens’ Rebirth Era.