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The Matt Signal Beyond – Episode 19: Hidden Agenda

Plot summary: Terry worries that his friend Max has discovered his secret identity, but she instead suspects him of being a Joker!

Jerome and Kevin Present: Brockmire (Season 3)

Jerome and Kevin are back to discuss the penultimate season of IFC’s baseball comedy series.

This Season, a now sober Brockmire navigates life in Florida, having to share the booth once again, and coming to terms with Jules and Charles no longer a part of his life.

The hosts discuss probably the worst episode of the series, how some characters are “done dirty”, the roles that homosexuality, religion, and cancer play in the season, the addition of a big named actor to the cast, and most importantly, Clemenza!

11 Takeaways from the Pryde of the X-Men Pilot

This pilot was the first attempt by anyone to make a full-on X-Men television show. The episode is absolutely insane for reasons we will get into. This world was not ready for it though, and the pilot was tragically not picked up. Matt Waters and I discussed this project and other X-Men related cartoons! I just re-visited that piece, and my opinions on it have largely not changed. Welcome to the latest edition of MARVELOUS ANIMATION.

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The Matt Signal Beyond – Episode 18: Bloodsport

Plot summary: The artificially enhanced ‘ Stalker’ come to Gotham for the ultimate big game hunt: Batman.

The Matt Signal Beyond – Episode 17: Lost Soul

Plot summary: The digital consciousness of a dead tech mogul wreaks havoc on Gotham, setting its sights on acquiring a new body by force.

The Matt Signal Beyond – Episode 16: Splicers

Plot summary: Gotham’s youth become obsessed with cosmetic DNA modification, but Batman is concerned about what’s really going on behind the scenes.

The Matt Signal Beyond – Episode 15: Earth Mover

Plot summary: Terry battles a series of dirt monsters that are stalking one of his friends, but all is not as it seems…

Jerome and Kevin Present: Brockmire (Season 2)

Jerome and Kevin are back with more discussion of America’s favorite alcoholic baseball commentator!

This Season, Brockmire finds himself with a new job in New Orleans, and all the temptations this new life brings him, ultimately leading him to his rock bottom.

The hosts discuss Brockmire’s overall story arc, the wonderful new and returning characters, along with some literal inside baseball and more!

6 Takeaways from the Iron Man/The Incredible Hulk Crossover Episode

While we all know/remember the much-celebrated Spider-Man and X-Men animated shows, some other heroes also got a shot including Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. These two in particular even got to do a crossover episode. Welcome to the fourth edition of Marvelous Animation!

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The Matt Signal Beyond – Episode 14: Joyride

Plot summary: The Jokerz get their hands on an experimental military aircraft and use it to wreak havoc on Gotham.