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Episode 244: Holiday Movie Preview 2011 Updated: 2011-11-06 18:50:00 Description: With Thanksgiving coming upon us, Blake and Erin talk about this year's slate of Holiday movie releases! They delve into all of the big releases, lots of the little ones, and gush profusely over the Muppets! In the picks, it's Animal Man #3 an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 243: Icons of Horror Updated: 2011-10-30 19:26:39 Description: It's time for the official Showcase Halloween episode! This year, Blake and Erin get together to talk about horror movies... their favorites, the earliest ones they've seen, movies they hate, the icons that make horror what it is today, and those cha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 242: Haunted Happenings Updated: 2011-10-23 17:20:00 Description: A week before Halloween, Blake is all by himself. OOOOOGH! It's honestly not as scary as it sounds. But in this brief episode, Blake hits you with some creepy coolness -- a review of the season premiere of The Walking Dead, a resounding endorsement o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 241: Dinosaurs, Zombies, and All Things Cool Updated: 2011-10-16 20:15:49 Description: The boys are back this week to talk in-depth about a flurry of the new fall TV shows. Listen inside for our thoughts on Terra Nova, Community, The Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest, The New Girl and more! Plus, a new reader writes in with his persp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 240: Doctor WHO? Updated: 2011-10-10 02:50:00 Description: Kenny and Daniel are back, and this week the boys take an episode-by-episode look at the second half of this season of Doctor Who. the guys talk about what they liked, what they didn't, and those low-hanging unanswered questions that we're goi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 239: One Month of the New 52 Updated: 2011-10-02 17:04:00 Description: The new DC Universe is a month old now, and in an extra-sized episode Blake, Erin, and Mark sit down to talk about how that first month shaped up. Mark gives us the retailer's perspective on how sales have changed not just for the New 52, but for oth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 238: Geek TV 2011 Updated: 2011-09-25 21:38:32 Description: Blake is alone for this week's short episode, in which he talks about the last few weeks of Geek TV! He gives an opinion on the last couple of Doctor Who revelations and chats about the season premieres of Community, The Big Bang The...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 237: The New 52 Week 2 Review Updated: 2011-09-18 17:00:00 Description: Halfway through the first month of DC Comics' New 52, Blake and Erin sit down to discuss the comics they've read so far. They dig into Batman, Suicide Squad, Lanterns (both Green and Red), Demon Knights, Frankenstein, Batwoman, Static Shock and much ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 236: Distribution and Contagion Updated: 2011-09-11 19:01:24 Description: Blake is by himself for part of the episode this week, and goes into a bit of a rant about Diamond Distribution and the reasons we can't seem to get an accurate comic book bestseller list. Then, Mike and Jason join up with him to review the new Steve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 235: A Whole New World Updated: 2011-09-04 18:10:18 Description: The DC Universe changes this week, and Blake and Erin are there to report on it! The two talk about the conclusion of Flashpoint, the first issue of Justice League, and some of the upcoming New 52 books hitting stores in the coming week...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 234: A Day With the Dark Knight Updated: 2011-08-28 18:51:00 Description: Erin comes back this week to talk about her day as an extra on the set of The Dark Knight Rises! There's no real spoilers here, but if you want to remaine 100 percent pristine, you may want to skip ahead to the second half of the show -- when ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 233.5: Sick Day Updated: 2011-08-21 18:37:24 Description: Scheduling problems, time constraints, Blake's tummy hurts... the point is, there's not really a new Showcase episode this week. But in this quick message, Blake does clue you in on plans for this year's annual Showcase Halloween par-tay, and tells y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 233: Batman-Mask of the Phantasm Commentary Updated: 2011-08-14 19:09:16 Description: Blake and Kenny get together this week for the first-ever listener-chosen commentary episode, the 1992 animated film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! The guys use this first ever DCU animated movie as a springboard to talk about the current movie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 232: Spider-Man, DC Changes, and Phineas and Ferb Updated: 2011-08-07 17:25:40 Description: Blake and Kenny hang out this week and touch upon a wealth of new comic book topics, but not before giving their ecstatic review of the TV movie Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension! After that moment of geeking out, the guys talk abo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 231: Cowboys and Aliens and Movies (Oh My!) Updated: 2011-07-31 04:13:02 Description: The guys reunite this week to give their thoughts on the new Harrison Ford/Daniel Craig picture, Cowboys and Aliens! After, the take the time to chat about some of the movie and TV news from San Diego that was left out last week, such as a new...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 230: San Diego and Captain America Updated: 2011-07-25 12:34:07 Description: Another San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and this week Blake and Erin get together and talk about the big anouncements from this year's show: crossovers between Star Trek and the Legion of Super-Heroes, Archie and KISSmore... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 229: Harry Potter and the Man-Cave of Pizza Updated: 2011-07-17 17:26:55 Description: This week the final Harry Potter film is in theaters, so to prepare, Blake and Kenny sat down and watched the entire seven-film saga in a Showcase marathon! The guys chat about each movie, then meet up with Mike at the movie theater to see the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 228: Rampant Speculation Updated: 2011-07-03 13:47:20 Description: It's a busy July 4th Weekend, so Blake fires off this quickie, answering some listener e-mail regarding the works of Kevin Smith and DC's all-ages content, then moving on to a new segment on the show: RAMPANT SPECULATION! Each week, Bla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 227: Animated E-Mails Updated: 2011-06-26 16:22:36 Description: Blake is alone this week, so he takes advantage of the quiet to answer some of your e-mails that have been building up! Blake discusses his newfound love for Phineas and Ferb, the new Looney Toons Show, and other all-ages television, br...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 226: From Pencils to Pixels-A Webcomics Panel Updated: 2011-06-19 18:08:59 Description: It's time for the final episode of our Nola Comic-Con coverage! This week, Blake sits down with a slew of webcomics creators, including Kevin Johnson of Strange City Heroes, Monty and the Mongoose of Flying Zombies,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 25: Green Lantern Updated: 2011-06-16 18:50:00 Description: Thanks to the magic of the sneak preview, Blake managed to catch Green Lantern before its nationwide debut on July 17. How did the film stack up to a lifelong Green Lantern fan? Find out in this At the Movies Mini-Episode! Contact us with comments, s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 24: Super 8 Updated: 2011-06-14 17:26:37 Description: This weekend, the Showcase crew caught the new J.J. Abrams/Steven Spielberg film Super 8. How does it stack up against the great Spielberg flicks of the 80s? Is Abrams making a name for himself as the next big name in sci-fi action? The boys offer th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 225: A Talk With Local Artists Updated: 2011-06-12 16:49:43 Description: This week, we're back to the panel room of the Nola Comic-Con, where Blake moderates a chat with several Louisiana-area comic creators about a variety of topics, including working away from the coasts, self-publishing, copyright, and digital comics. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 23: X-Men-First Class Updated: 2011-06-09 20:39:00 Description: The latest film in the X-Men franchise takes Marvel's mighty mutants back to their origins. How does X-Men: First Class shape up compared to the rest of the films in the series? Blake and Kenny give their impressions in this At the Movies mini-episod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 224: The New DC Updated: 2011-06-05 20:56:56 Description: This week, DC Comics made an announcement that rocked the world of comics. This Sunday, the Showcase boys get together to talk about it. What's the difference between a "reboot" and a "relaunch"? Will same-day digital change our reading habits? Which...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 223: Andy Kuhn and Firebreather Updated: 2011-05-29 17:00:00 Description: Our talks from the panel room of the Nola Comic-con continue! This week, it's time to talk to comic book artist Andy Kuhn, co-creator of the Image Comic and Cartoon Network original movie Firebreather! Andy talks about creating the char...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 22: Pirates of the Caribbean-On Stranger Tides Updated: 2011-05-24 21:51:38 Description: After a four-year hiatus, Captain Jack Sparrow is back on the high seas. Will the newest entry in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean francise sail to new heights, or will it sink to the bottom of Davy Jones's locker? And how many bad pirate puns can B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 222: A Chat With Francis Manapul Updated: 2011-05-22 18:26:50 Description: It's a Showcase first! Last week at Nola Comic-Con, the boys were lucky enough to host a few panel discussions, and we're bringing the audio to you. This week, we talk with DC superstar artist Francis Manapul about getting started, his evolvin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 221: Nola Comic-Con 2011 Updated: 2011-05-15 23:00:00 Description: It's the first of a series of special podcasts from this year's Nola Comic-Con! Blake, Mike and Kenny spend a few days on the convention floor, talking geek stuff like the finale of Smallville, the Neil Gaiman-penned Doctor Who, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 21: Thor Updated: 2011-05-10 23:15:04 Description: It's time for another At the Movies bonus podcast! Blake, Kenny, Daniel and Jason get together to watch Marvel Studios' Thor. How did it shape up in the pantheon of comic book movies? How did it hold up compared to the comic? What, exactly, co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 220: Free Comic Book Day 2011 Updated: 2011-05-08 18:11:45 Description: It's Free Comic Book Day 2011, and the boys are back at BSI Comics! Blake, Kenny and Mike chat with our old friends Vernon Smith, Kurt Amaker of Immortal 60 and Monty and the Mongoose of Flying Zombies fame. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 219: Thor and Free Comics Updated: 2011-05-01 18:43:51 Description: The boys are back this week to talk about the big movie coming to theaters this Friday. The guys discuss the coming Thor motion picture, the character's history, and favorite runs with the Mighty Avenger. Then, it's time for our annual Free...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 218: Summer Movie Preview 2011 Updated: 2011-04-24 17:40:06 Description: Blake and Kenny are back together this week to run down all the movies hitting your theaters in the summer of 2011! From the big comic summer of Thor, Green Lantern and Captain America to the latest Harry Potter and Tra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 217: SCREAMing For Your E-Mails Updated: 2011-04-17 18:41:31 Description: Blake is back this week with his review of Scream 4! How does it hold up to the films in the original trilogy? Does it hold up? Can it hold-up? His spoiler-free thoughts are inside. Then, it's on to your e-mails, where we chat about the shutd...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 216.5: Blake Can't Talk Updated: 2011-04-11 10:59:53 Description: After a week of throatal-type symptoms, Blake’s voice is shot, friends, and unable to talk he won’t be able to record a 2 in 1 Showcase podcast. BUT — that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to listen to this week! Earlier in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 216: Green Lantern Footage and More From Wondercon Updated: 2011-04-03 18:04:11 Description: Blake and Erin chat this week about the new footage from Wondercon of the Green Lantern movie! Then, Blake reviews the new movie Limitless, Erin reviews Bomb Queen Vol. 1, and they talk about the rest of the Wondercon News -- Teenage Mutant Ninja Tur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 215: Aquaman, FF, and More Announcements Updated: 2011-03-27 19:22:27 Description: This week at Megacon, Geoff Johns announced he's going to be writing a new Aquaman series. Will there be other Brightest Day spin-offs? Also: Showtime cuts a deal for a Chew TV series and a new Captain America trailer gets our attention! In the picks...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 214: The News From C2E2 Updated: 2011-03-20 16:00:00 Description: It's all Blake again this week as we delve into the news from the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 for short! The new Wonder Woman costume, the newest cast member for The Dark Knight Rises, the new creative teams for Punisher, Daredev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 213: Vegas Again! Updated: 2011-03-13 19:32:00 Description: Blake and Erin return to Las Vegas this week, and take a little time away to chat about all the geektastic stuff that's happened on their trip, including a review of the film Battle: Los Angeles, Erin's feelings on Morning Glories, thoughts on air...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 212: Hats Off to Mr. McDuffie Updated: 2011-03-06 18:36:03 Description: Blake is running solo this week, and he uses the time to pay tribute to the memory of Dwayne McDuffie, including talking about some of his favorite McDuffie work and reviewing the new All Star Superman animated film. On a lighter note, this week Bl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 211: Reboots That Didn't Suck Updated: 2011-02-27 19:37:22 Description: The Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, X-Men: First Class... We're entering yet another era of reboots. And as the fear of any reboot is that it'll ruin the franchise, today the boys look back at some successful reboots to give us a little hope fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 210: Godzilla, Pixar, Cartoons and Cussin' Updated: 2011-02-20 19:21:31 Description: The boys get to rambling this week on every topic that comes to mind, including the innovative Godzilla #1 promotion, changes to the Pixar comics, and movie chat about Iron Man 3, All Star Superman, Toy Story, The Muppets, and Blake explains why ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 209: DC Universe Online and More! Updated: 2011-02-13 20:31:32 Description: Blake and Kenny sit down, a month after the game's release, to talk about their experiences in the new world of DC Universe Online. Afterwards, the guys start bouncing all over the world of comic book news -- Flashpoint, Fear Itself, the death in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 208: Super Bowl Sunday Updated: 2011-02-06 19:08:44 Description: The wildest dreams of Blake's students has finally come true: our hero has lost his voice. Yet he still manages to squeeze out a quick episode for you this week. Blake talks the Super Bowl movie trailers, the new Captain America poster, Superman c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 207: Wizard World New Orleans 2011 Updated: 2011-01-30 17:25:38 Description: The boys make the trip to the first ever Wizard World New Orleans. Listen to the guys as they walk the floor, give their thoughts on the convention, have chats with Sweets creator Kody Chamberlain and X-Men writer Victor Gishler, and listen to th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 206: Onscreen Geeks Updated: 2011-01-23 20:08:55 Description: Blake and Erin get together this week to talk up the recent announcements for comic movie and TV projects! Casting for The Dark Knight Rises, new life for the Wonder Woman TV show, images from the sets of X-Men: First Class, Captain America and th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 205: Flying Zombies Updated: 2011-01-16 19:46:47 Description: Blake rolls over to BSI Comics for the launch party of the new webcomic Flying Zombies! Blake chats with the creators of the comic, "Monty and the Mongoose," along with special guest Nick Jones, then comes back to the studio to discuss the Flashpo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 204: 2010-The Year in Review Updated: 2011-01-09 19:38:00 Description: A little later than they would have liked, but Blake and Kenny are coming at you this week with their look back at 2010 in comics and geek culture. In this mammoth episode, the guys dish on big events for the publishers, the characters, the multim...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 203: Welcome to 2011! Updated: 2011-01-02 23:50:11 Description: Blake chimes in with a welcome to 2011 and a request for your help with a little movie project he's working on. After an e-mail, it's time for a pick of the week twofer, The Flash #8 and Green Lantern #61! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 202: A Christmas Coda Updated: 2010-12-27 18:03:31 Description: It's time for a last dose of Christmas cheer as Blake, flying solo, gives his thoughts on this year's Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and Green Lantern: Larfleeze Christmas Special, discusses his own Christmas haul, and then announces the winners of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 20: Tron-Legacy Updated: 2010-12-21 19:20:55 Description: 28 years later, Disney returns to the world of a sci-fi cult classic with Tron: Legacy. Will the new film live up to the original? Will it draw in new fans? Blake, Mike, Kenny, Daniel and Jason took it in this weekend, and offer up their thoughts in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 201: Mike Vs. Rankin and Bass Updated: 2010-12-19 18:21:58 Description: A few months ago, Mike "Technodunce" Bellamy made a horrifying confession: he'd never seen any of the classic Rankin & Bass Christmas specials in their entirety. This week, the Showcase boys set out to rectify that error, making Mike watch the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 200: The Showcase Bicentennial! Updated: 2010-12-13 02:33:25 Description: It's the big 200th episode of 2 in 1 Showcase! And for this spectacular we... well, we talk about comics and cartoons, mostly. The new TransFormers Prime, Boom! complete collection of Don Rosa's Donald Duck comics, who's gonna die in Fantastic Fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 199: Tron-The Commentary Updated: 2010-12-05 19:48:30 Description: Chase is back this week, joining the rest of the crew for our commentary track on the 1982 cult classic Tron. The boys discuss the film as they watch, including a discussion of the film's history, Disney animation, their hopes for the sequel, and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 198: Harry Potter, Young Justice, and Tangled Updated: 2010-11-28 20:37:03 Description: Erin comes back to the show this week to talk about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 as well as the premiere of the new Young Justice series on Cartoon Network. Erin goes through a few picks, while Blake stays traditional with Teen Tit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 197: A Thanksgiving Quickie Updated: 2010-11-21 15:20:23 Description: With the Thanksgiving holiday this week, the Showcase boys have been a bit busy, so once more, Blake dashes off a quick conversation to sate your appetite. This week, he gets into the growing conflict between original graphic novels and monthly co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 196: Life, Death, and Pet Rocks Updated: 2010-11-14 19:29:31 Description: The Showcase boys were ships passing in the night this week, so Blake flies solo for an e-mail answering, reviewifying episode! He talks about the first few weeks of the new hit show The Walking Dead, talks a bit about J. Michael Straczynski leavi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 195: Holiday Movie Preview 2010 Updated: 2010-11-07 18:59:21 Description: It's November, and that means for the next two months the movie theaters will be packed with films that will be surefire bloc-- um... will be amusing and diverting forms of enterta-- eh... that the studios think you're more likely to pay to see th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 194: The Halloween Special Special Updated: 2010-10-31 18:27:17 Description: Happy Halloween, Showcase listeners! This week, the boys sit down to talk about some of their favorite Halloween specials, movies, comics, and TV shows, including a horrific revelation about Mike! (You may want to cover the kids' ears for this one...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 193: The Universal Wolfman Updated: 2010-10-24 20:56:17 Description: It's time for the annual 2 in Showcase Halloween Movie Marathon! This year, the guys sit down and do battle with five films from the Universal Pictures Wolfman franchise: The Wolfman (1941), Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman (1943), Werewolf of Londo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 192: TV Talk 2010 Updated: 2010-10-17 17:52:02 Description: The fall television season is about a month old, so the boys discuss the new slate of TV shows. What do they like? What are the surprise hits? And what shows have they given up on entirely? Some spoilers await herein. In the picks this week, Kenny...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 191: News From New York Updated: 2010-10-11 02:23:00 Description: The New York Comic Con was this weekend, and the Showcase boys spent an hour talking about all the big announcements! Or... at least, the announcements that had been made by the time they recorded this episode? But there's plenty here, including t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 190: These Movies Suck! Updated: 2010-10-03 18:52:15 Description: It's a different kind of discussion this week, as the boys each show up with a list of movies that they think suck -- despite their inexplicable popularity. Did some of your favorites make any of the lists? Also, Blake exols the virtues of the Cra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 189: In the Eye of the Storm Updated: 2010-09-26 17:57:43 Description: It was a huge week for comic book news, and the guys sit down this week to discuss the DC restructuring and the end of Wildstorm Comics. Also this week -- shakeups for the Legion of Super-Heroes, possible directors for the Superman reboot, changes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 188: Looking For News Updated: 2010-09-19 18:58:45 Description: The guys get together in a particularly slow news week to discuss... whatever they can find. Kenny gives a review of the new Halo: Reach video game, Mike is loving Green Lantern, and Blake gives a shout out to Image's new series Morning Glories -...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 187: On the DVD Shelf Updated: 2010-09-12 17:30:00 Description: It's a quick episode as Blake and Kenny roam the DVD shelf of their local department store. We talk about the Blu-Ray vs. DVD controversy, digital copies, digital comics, early plans for Halloween, and lots of movies. In the picks this week, Kenny...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 186: White Lanterns Have it Easy Updated: 2010-09-06 00:02:36 Description: This week Blake proves that, when it comes to bringing back the dead, White Lanterns have it easy. Blake manages to resurrect a dead podcast recording so that you can hear the guys talk about the last new Lost content ever (on the season 6 DVD), th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 185: The Unsung Heroes Updated: 2010-08-29 23:29:44 Description: This week the boys line up another top ten (or seven... or eight...) episode, as they get together to discuss some of their favorite underrated characters from comics, television, movies, video games, and even a book or two without pictures. Which...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 184: Kick-Ass, The Losers, and listener e-mail! Updated: 2010-08-22 04:00:00 Description: We're going mano-a-Blakeo this week as your valiant host flies solo. But that doesn't mean we're bereft of content! This week Blake gives his thoughts on the new-to-DVD films Kick-Ass and The Losers, talks about a couple of recent events f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 19: Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World Updated: 2010-08-18 03:12:30 Description: It's Blake versus the Critics this week, as 2 in 1 Showcase at the Movies turns its gaze to the film Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World. In this mini-episode, Blake gives his thoughts on the film, and doesn't expect to make any friends in the process. Disse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 183: Doctor Who Postseason Report Updated: 2010-08-15 19:18:00 Description: The Showcase crew's favorite TV show about a madman in a magic box has wrapped up its latest season, so this week they guys sit down and talk about Matt Smith's first 13 episodes as Doctor Who. The guys discuss the second half of the season, the q...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 182: A Conversation About Animation Updated: 2010-08-09 01:39:00 Description: The Showcase Crew assembles again, as the boys sit down and talk about some of their favorite all-time animated features films. Blake and Kenny each present a top ten list, and Mike and Daniel join in with some of their favorites as well. In this ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 181: Inception, Under the Red Hood, and Ranting! Updated: 2010-08-01 19:22:00 Description: Finishing up a summertime holiday, Blake and Erin sit down and give their thoughts on Christopher Nolan's Inception and the new DC Universe animated movie Batman: Under the Red Hood. They cover some leftover news from Comicon, then answer your e-m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 180: San Diego 2010 Updated: 2010-07-26 17:43:00 Description: Erin is back this week, joining Blake to talk about the news from Comic-Con 2010! In the news we've got the Avengers cast, the Chew TV show, the Young Justice cartoon, new Avengers, changes to the Batman family, the return of the Mickey Mouse com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 179: Movies, eMail, and Somethin' For the Kids Updated: 2010-07-19 01:19:00 Description: Blake doesn't quite fly solo this week. Heather joins him for a quick review of the film Despicable Me, and then Blake jumps into your-mails! We also spend a little time talking about the late Harvey Pekar and the much happier news of the Tiny Ti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 178: Predator(s) Updated: 2010-07-12 01:09:00 Description: Blake sat down this week with a great conversation with Mike "Techno-Dunce" Bellamy and your good buddy Chase Bouzigard about the Predator franchise -- four movies, comics, video games, and all that! Unfortunately, that program seems to be lost due...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 177: Independence Day Rundown Updated: 2010-07-04 05:44:00 Description: Blake goes it alone with a quick episode for this Independence Day weekend. You get his quick thoughts on Wonder Woman's new costume, the new movie Spider-Man, the creation of Marvel TV, and a review of Scott Sigler's Infected, plus the pick of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 176: The Heroic Age, Jonah Hex, and Superhero Shorts Updated: 2010-06-27 19:59:00 Description: The Showcase gang sits down at a bookstore after an eventful day for a chat on recent comic events. The guys discuss the proposed Marvel short films, the DC animated shorts, several recent Heroic Age comics, the wreck that was the Jonah Hex movie,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 18: Toy Story 3 Updated: 2010-06-22 20:39:00 Description: It cashed in for Disney's biggest opening weekend ever, but how did the Showcase crew feel about Toy Story 3? In this At the Movies episode, the crew chats about the latest Pixar film just moments after the credits roll! Contact us with comments, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 175: Toy Story-The Commentary Updated: 2010-06-20 14:30:00 Description: With the third Toy Story movie tearing up the screen, Blake and Kenny sit down this week to provide their commentary on the original 1995 Toy Story! So pop in your DVD and listen along as the boys discuss the franchise, the sequels, the comics, Pix...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 174: Greetings From Pittsburgh Updated: 2010-06-13 19:25:00 Description: Blake and Erin get on the microphone together for another of their epic visits together. The two of them discuss their adventures seeking out new comic book stores, how Blake was worried about defending the honor of the New Orleans Saints in the m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 173: Teasers and Talking Updated: 2010-06-06 03:24:00 Description: The guys get together for a news roundup this week. We spend time talking about the Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man and Green Lantern movies, The Walking Dead and Thundercats on TV, the new Teen Titans writer, Joe Quesada's promotion, the Invincib...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 17: Prince of Persia-The Sands of Time Updated: 2010-06-01 17:12:00 Description: The newest Disney adventure film has hit theaters! With some downtime before they can milk the Pirates of the Carribbean property for another film, Disney branches out to the world of video games for their next adventure. Will Prince of Persia: The S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 172: Lost-The End Updated: 2010-05-30 18:08:00 Description: Your good buddy Chase returns for a very special chat with Blake and Kenny about the final episode of Lost! After six years of waiting, what questions did the final episode answer? What was left unresolved? Which episodes were most important and wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 171: Siege, Sentry, and Lots of E-Mails Updated: 2010-05-23 19:54:00 Description: Kenny returns in this all-e-mail episode! After spending about a month on assorted special episodes, the boys sit down and read a slew of them all at once -- comments on Blackest Night, Lost, The Hulk, thoughts on Siege and much more! And since K...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 170: TV Talk With Lost and Doctor Who Updated: 2010-05-16 19:29:00 Description: Responding to recent requests, this week the boys talk some TV. The guys talk about the entire season of Lost just before we head into the last two episodes, including which questions have to be answered, which ones probably won't, and predictions...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 16: Iron Man 2 Updated: 2010-05-09 18:26:00 Description: The boys didn't have time to record a regular episode this week, friends, but you're not going Showcase-less! Blake, Mike, and Daniel took in Iron Man 2 last night, and today we offer up our on-the-spot thoughts. How was the movie? How was the re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 169: Free Comic Book Day 2010 Updated: 2010-05-02 17:38:00 Description: It's time once again for Geek Christmas, Free Comic Book Day! The Showcase boys, including Blake, Mike, and first-time panelist Daniel, sat in at BSI Comics in Metaire, where they talked to novelist Lewis Aleman, the world's smallest Clone Troope...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 168: Nola Comic-Con 2010 Updated: 2010-04-26 15:01:00 Description: The second annual Nola Comic-Con was this weekend, and Blake and Mike spent the weekend walking the floor and talking to all the guests. Sit back and listen to conversations with Mike Rainwater of Garage Raja, Kurt Amacker of Dead Souls, current De...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 167: Iron Man-The Commentary Updated: 2010-04-18 19:04:00 Description: In just a few weeks, fanboys will be swarming the movie theatres to see the second adventure of Robert Downey, Jr. as the armored Avenger. Before Iron Man 2 hits, though, the guys sit down and re-watch the first Iron Man film. Listen in as Blake a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 166: Blackest Night Post-Game Report Updated: 2010-04-11 18:52:00 Description: DC's biggest event of the year has come to a conclusion, but before the sun rises on Brightest Day, the Showcase boys take a look back at the Blackest Night. In this spoiler-packed episode the guys discuss the one-shots and tie-ins of the second ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 15: Clash of the Titans Updated: 2010-04-06 23:06:00 Description: Almost 30 years later, Hollywood turns its remake-thirsty gaze on the 1981 Ray Harryhausen classic Clash of the Titans. Does the Sam Worthington-starring remake live up to the original? How does Blake feel about the new version of one of his childhoo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 165: 2010 Summer Movie Preview Updated: 2010-04-04 21:35:00 Description: With the summer movie season approaching (and the next several weeks of the podcast spoken for), Blake and Heather take this week to give a rundown of all the big films coming in the next few months, starting with this week's Clash of the Titans a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 164: The Gamers-Dorkness Rising Commentary Updated: 2010-03-28 19:23:00 Description: It's time for another Showcase Commentary episode! This week, Blake and Kenny sit down to watch one of their favorite geek films, The Gamers: Dorkness Rising. As they discuss the film, the guys tell tales of their own Dungeons and Dragons and role...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 163: Avengers Assemble Updated: 2010-03-21 20:21:00 Description: Marvel has spent the last few weeks slowly rolling out the rosters for the new Avengers family of titles. This week, Blake and Kenny talk about the members of each team, make their Secret Avengers predictions, and chat about a plethora of other com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 162: On the Go Updated: 2010-03-14 17:36:00 Description: The guys are busy this weekend, so it's gonna be a mini-episode recorded as the guys are out and about trying to take a bit of a break. The guys talk for a few minutes about news from the Emerald City Comicon, the announcements about the departing cr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 161: Put This Comic on the Screen Updated: 2010-03-07 20:32:00 Description: More and more comic books are making it to the screen these days, both big and little, but no matter how many we see there are still lots of others that haven't quite broken through. This week, the guys discuss some of the comics they haven't quite b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 160: DC's New Crew and More Updated: 2010-02-28 19:44:00 Description: There's a new crew in charge of DC Comics, and this week, Blake and Kenny discuss the implications for the publisher, the comics, the movies, and more! Plus, in the chatter this week, True Blood creator Charlaine Harris comes to comics, a couple of h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 14: Justice League-Crisis on Two Earths Updated: 2010-02-25 21:58:00 Description: It's AT THE MOVIES time again! Blake is back with a look at the newest DC Universe animated feature, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. How does it stand up in the strata of DCU films? How does it hold up next to the classic tales of the multivers...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 159: Viva Las Vegas Updated: 2010-02-21 20:49:00 Description: Back in Vegas together, Blake and Erin get together for this week's episode of the Showcase! The happy couple reviews a pair of new movies, including The Wolfman and Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, visit a trio of Vegas-area com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 158: I'm Almost Out the Door Updated: 2010-02-14 04:25:00 Description: It's a shorter than usual episode this week as Blake sits down to record a solo episode while taking a break from packing his bags for a Vegas vacation. Even while getting ready for some much-needed R&R, he has time to chat about a couple of impe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 13: Planet Hulk Updated: 2010-02-09 20:00:00 Description: A new comic book film has hit your DVD shelves, and this week Blake is taking a look at the new Lionsgate film Planet Hulk. Will it live up to one of Marvel's best storylines in years? Take a listen. And don't forget to send in your e-mails to Showca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 157: The iPad and the Digital Comic Updated: 2010-02-07 04:46:00 Description: Apple's newest announcement, the new iPad, has captured the attention of the comic book world. Is it the future of comics, a stepping stone to that future, or much ado about nothing? This week, Blake and Heather talk comics, computers, digital conten...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 156: Mike's Mom, You're Amusing Updated: 2010-01-31 21:21:00 Description: Mike isn't even here this week, but his mom somehow gets the title of this free-for-all, tangent-style episode. Blake and Kenny answer more of your e-mails and talk about more comic news, including the dollar comics for Free Comic Book Day, the state...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 155: Ghosts, Geeks, and Greens Updated: 2010-01-24 19:00:00 Description: Blake and Kenny take the microphones this week, going through a few weeks of comic and geek news and reading your e-mails. No more Spider-Man 4? What's up with the Ghostbusters? New announcements from DC, the Hum...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 154: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies-The Commentary Updated: 2010-01-17 19:59:00 Description: Since the Showcase started, every so often fans have suggested we try our hands at a movie commentary episode. This week, we're finally giving it a try. Get out your DVD of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and pop it in. When we tell you to pre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 153: The All-New Showcase Updated: 2010-01-10 19:33:00 Description: The new era for the Showcase begins today! Driven by geek news and reader e-mails, the guys delve into a wealth of topics this week. In the mix: Disney's Dreams Come True exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art, David Tennant's departu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 152: The Decade in Review Updated: 2010-01-04 01:19:00 Description: All good things must come to an end... Chase comes back one last time as regular co-host of the Showcase to join Blake for the decade in review. The guys talk about the movies, television shows, comic books and creators that shaped the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 151: 2009-The Year in Review Updated: 2009-12-27 21:15:00 Description: Your good buddy Chase is back for the first of two very special episodes! This week, Chase and Blake announce the winners of the Best of 2009 as voted on by you, the Showcase listener! Then, as this extra-length episode continues...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Turn Right at the Sign (Evercast #11) Updated: 2009-12-24 16:44:00 Description: Merry Christmas from Blake M. Petit's Evercast! Every year, for some time now, I've written a new Christmas short story as my "card" to my friends and family. (And don't forget, you can download all those previous stories for free from Smas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 150: A Charlie Brown Christmas (or Four) Updated: 2009-12-21 00:42:00 Description: Heather is back this week, joining Blake for a marathon of all four Charlie Brown Christmas cartoons! Tune in for our comments on A Charlie Brown Christmas, It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 12: The Princess and the Frog Updated: 2009-12-15 22:48:00 Description: It's back! We haven't had an At the Movies episode since the summer months wound down, but Blake is here to fix that. Five years since their last traditionally-animated movie, Walt Disney Animation has returned to the form that made it great with The...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 149: The Christmas Special Special Updated: 2009-12-13 19:29:00 Description: With the clock ticking up to the big day, Blake sits down with his sister Heather for a conversation about their favorite Christmas specials, TV shows, and movies. Fueled by your comments, the sibs talk about the classics of their youth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 148: The 2009 Geek Gift Guide Updated: 2009-12-06 22:16:00 Description: 'Tis the season to go shopping! All the major gift-giving holidays are coming up, and the geeks of America are making their lists. This week, the boys go through some of the swag you may want to get for your gift this season: toys, books, electronics...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 147: Best of 2009 Nomination Special Updated: 2009-11-30 01:09:00 Description: It's that time again! With only a month left in the year, the boys get together to make their nominations for the greatest in comics in 2009. Blake, Kenny, occasionally Mike, and Chase (via e-mail) make their choices and t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 146: Disney Goes Boom! Updated: 2009-11-22 19:18:00 Description: Blake flies solo this week with an in-depth look at the Boom! Kids line of comics featuring the Disney, Pixar, and Muppet characters. Blake looks at each of the series that has been released to date, gives his thoughts on the best and t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 145: Blackest Night Halftime Show Updated: 2009-11-15 20:05:00 Description: The marching band is coming onto the field, the coach is giving the Justice League a much-needed pep talk, and the fans have gone to pee. That's right, it's the Blackest Night Halftime Show! With the fourth issue of the eight-part epic on the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 144: Holiday Movie Preview Updated: 2009-11-08 20:12:00 Description: We're heading into the second big movie season of the year, the time when the studios roll out all of the major Thanksgiving and Christmas releases, plus the Oscar contenders, treats for the kids in us all, and even the odd sci-fi epic. This week, LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 143: Trick or Tangent Updated: 2009-11-01 22:22:00 Description: Halloween is over, but the boys have one last treat for you -- our Trick-or-Tangent episode! This week, you steer the course of the show, as the guys answer your e-mails. Artist chatter, the state of the Shazam! family, spacefaring with the Gu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Blake Needs Your Help! Updated: 2009-10-29 04:52:00 Description: Hey there, Showcase faithful! Blake here with a plea for your help! I'm beginning the biggest experiment of my creative career this week, and I would love for each and every one of you to be a part of it. Give this quick mini-episode a listen, then j...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 142: Batman-The Long Halloween Updated: 2009-10-25 14:48:00 Description: The shadows fall across the Halloween Spooktacular, as we round out the month with our story spotlight on Batman: The Long Halloween. The guys discuss the origins of the story, the tale itself, the repurcussions for Batman's life on the silver...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 141: Our Favorite Horror Artists Updated: 2009-10-19 01:21:00 Description: The Halloween Spooktacular continues with a special guest-host. Blake recruits his sisters, Heather, to sit down with him and look at some of the greatest horror artists of all time. The sibs go from the classic works of Al Feldstein in Tal...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 140: The Universal Frankenstein Updated: 2009-10-13 00:38:00 Description: The Halloween Spooktacular continues with a movie marathon! Blake, Kenny and Mike sit down for a screening of six classic films featuring the Universal Studios Frankenstein characters! Listen in for our thoughts on Frankenstein (1931), ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 139: Dracula and the Vampire's Redemption Updated: 2009-10-04 23:46:00 Description: As we roll into October, the Halloween Spooktacular is again upon us! The Showcase is undergoing some big changes this week, but Blake and Kenny sit down to talk about the immortal lord of the night, Count Dracula, from his classic movi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 138: Age of Apocalypse Updated: 2009-09-27 15:02:00 Description: Because you demanded it! People have long asked us to do an episode delving into the classic X-Men storyline, The Age of Apocalypse, and we at the showcase aim to please! This week, Blake and Chase talk about the overall storyline, our favorites of t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 137: Greg Rucka and Whiteout Updated: 2009-09-24 22:39:00 Description: A few days late, thanks to Blake's epic battle with the Computer Virus of Doom, but the Showcase is back! This week, Blake and Chase chat about the work of writer Greg Rucka, whose series Whiteout has hit the big screen. From his early work at Oni Pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 136: Our Top Five-Marvel Universe Updated: 2009-09-14 01:32:00 Description: Since the beginning of the Showcase, we've gotten e-mails from people who wanted us to come up with our all-time top ten comic books. We listened to your demand... and we decided to do it a little differently. We're breaking up the world of comics in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 135: Mon-El, Man of Valor Updated: 2009-09-06 19:35:00 Description: With Superman off-planet for a year, an old friend has moved into his title. But who is Mon-El? What's his history with Superman? What's his link to the Legion of Super-Heroes? Why does any of this matter to the DC Universe? And how does the man call...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 11: Halloween II Updated: 2009-09-02 22:52:00 Description: Two years ago, Rob Zombie reinvented one of the slasher classics with Halloween. This year, Halloween II picks up and extends his new vision of terror -- but do the Showcase boys share his vision? Check our our mini-review!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 134: Son of the Bride of the Return of the Showcase Tangent Updated: 2009-08-30 18:49:00 Description: Five weekends in August, five episodes in August, means week five is a Showcase Tangent! The guys answer your e-mails and cover any and all things in the world of pop culture -- what Dark Horse comics are worth reading? What's the great...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 10: Inglorious Basterds Updated: 2009-08-26 00:05:00 Description: Quentin Tarentino has rewritten World War II and given us the number one movie in the country with Inglorious Basterds -- but is it good enough for the Showcase boys? Chase and Blake give you their thoughts in this At the Movies episode!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 133: Preacher (Part One) Updated: 2009-08-24 01:47:00 Description: It's been one of the most-requested comic title spotlights, and now, take our look at the first three volumes of the legendary Vertigo title Preacher. The boys delve into Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's epic saga, including...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 9: District 9 Updated: 2009-08-18 21:28:00 Description: A little movie comes out of nowhere and steals the thunder of some of the late summer's blockbusters -- but is District 9 worth your time as a moviegoer? Blake braves a sore throat this week to answer that question for you!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 132: Spotlight on J. Michael Straczynski Updated: 2009-08-16 18:15:00 Description: Creator spotlight week brings us to the works of J. Michael Straczynski! The guys discuss the early TV work on cartoons like Masters of the Universe and The Real Ghostbusters, his career-making turn on Babylon 5, and his j...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #29: A Christmas Carol Train Tour Updated: 2009-08-13 22:58:00 Description: Christmas in August? Disney's got a new version of A Christmas Carol coming out in a few months, and a nationwide tour is bringing the movie to America via the rail. This week, Blake and his sister Heather stopped in at the train's New Orleans stop. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 131: 2000 A.D. Updated: 2009-08-08 19:55:00 Description: It's time for another listener-requested episode. For some time, people have asked us our thoughts on the British sci-fi hit 2000 A.D., and this week we finally take a look. Each of us read two different volumes of 2000 A.D. material. W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 130: G.I. Joe-A Real American Hero Updated: 2009-08-03 03:24:00 Description: With the movie coming out soon, the boys line up to talk about the past, present, and future of G.I. Joe. We talk toys, we talk cartoons, we talk comics -- we talk about our favorite stories, the worst interpretations, and Chase explain...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #28: The Last Lost Panel? Updated: 2009-07-31 00:49:00 Description: Chase and Blake have a chat about some of the announcements and tidbits from the San Diego Comicon -- Tron: Legacy, the lineup of James Robinson's Justice League of America, a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film, and talks about new developments fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 8: Green Lantern-First Flight Updated: 2009-07-28 16:47:00 Description: Blake takes a look at the newest entry in the DC Universe Animated line, Green Lantern: First Flight. How does it stack up to the other movies in the line? How does it stack up for Green Lantern fans? And is it worth your DVD dollars?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 129: Spider-Man-Kraven's Last Hunt Updated: 2009-07-26 18:01:00 Description: Retrospective week is upon us again! This month, the guys dive into one of the greatest Spider-Man sagas of all time, J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck's classic Kraven's Last Hunt. The guys break down the story, talk about what makes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #27: One Day in San Diego Updated: 2009-07-24 01:11:00 Description: With a whole one day of the San Diego Comicon under our belts, Blake and Chase sit down to chat about some of the announcements so far. An ARG for Tron: Legacy? A possible Roger Rabbit 2? The return of Jeff Smith's Bone? Bat-Boy comes to comics? Plus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 128: Spotlight on Robert Kirkman Updated: 2009-07-19 20:18:00 Description: It's time once again for a creator spotlight! This week, Mike sits quietly while Blake and Chase talk about his work from Battle Pope through Invincible, zombies from Marvel Zombies and The Walking Deadmore... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #26: Blackest Night Begins Updated: 2009-07-17 01:00:00 Description: In your Week in Geek, the guys discuss the current state of magazines about comics and the second episode of Warehouse 13. Yeah, that's it. Oh yeah -- and they go beat-by-beat in their discussion and review of the first issue of DC's most anticipated...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 127: Captain America Reborn? Updated: 2009-07-12 19:51:00 Description: Chase is back home, so the Showcase boys assemble at the Secret Lair to record a new batch of episodes! This week, the Star-Spangled Avenger is being "reborn," so it's time to take another look at the mythos of Captain America...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #25: Chase Returns Updated: 2009-07-10 04:24:00 Description: Chase is finally back in town, and Week in Geek is back with him! This week, Chase and Blake share their thoughts about TransFormers: Revenge of the Fallen, discuss recent developments from the set of Lost, chat about Superman and Smallville movie an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 126: Toy Talk Updated: 2009-07-05 19:52:00 Description: It's one more Chase-less episode, so Blake, Mike, and Kenny spend this week discussing their favorite toy lines! From classics of our youth to hits of today, the guys chat about TransFormers, DC Direct, Ma...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 125: Convention Season Kick-Off Updated: 2009-06-28 19:20:00 Description: Chase is out of town, so Blake and Mike sit down this week to talk about the beginning of the comic book convention season! The guys discuss the current state of comic cons, Mike talks about his experiences at last weekend...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #24: Percy Jackson and Personal Effects Updated: 2009-06-26 02:44:00 Description: Let's get literary! Chase has work conflicts this week, so Blake gets together with his sister Heather for this special edition of Week in Geek! The sibs discuss the recently concluded Percy Jackson series of novels by Rick Riordan, chat about the cu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 7: The Hangover Updated: 2009-06-23 20:50:00 Description: Blake flies solo for this review of the new Todd Phillips comedy The Hangover. When three guys at a bachelor party wake up to find the bachelor missing, hijinks ensue. But is it funny enough to spend your money on?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 124: TransFormers-Revenge of the Fallen Updated: 2009-06-21 20:11:00 Description: Mike bails on the guys to take an impromptu trip to Philadelphia, leaving Blake and Chase to record their thoughts on the upcoming TransFormers: Revenge of the Fallen. The guys discuss the franchise, the TV show, the toys...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 123: Walt Simonson Updated: 2009-06-14 03:43:00 Description: It's time for another creator spotlight, and this week the Showcase boys are turning their attention to legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson. From his early work on Star Slammers to defining runs on Thor and Fantastic Four, up through great work w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 6: UP Updated: 2009-06-09 16:17:00 Description: A Showcase guest-star returns, as Blake and Erin review the new Disney/Pixar movie UP! It's doing well at the box office, but how does it hold up to a couple of Pixar fans? Take a listen to our spoiler-free review!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 122: Battle For the Cowl and the NEW Batman Family Updated: 2009-06-06 23:42:00 Description: Back in Episode 106, when Battle For the Cowl was yet to begin, the Showcase boys looked at the possible candidates for the Batman mantle and the state of the Batman family as a whole. With Battle For the Cowl over, the guys give...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #23: Captain America, Muppets, and More! Updated: 2009-06-05 01:52:00 Description: The boys go through a lot of stuff this week, beginning with the sad passings of a pair of Davids, the first issue of Batman and Robin, major announcements from E3, and the television returns of Torchwood, Doctor Who, the Muppets, and Conan O'Brien (...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 121: The Infinity Gauntlet Updated: 2009-06-01 02:43:00 Description: We're getting into another classic comic discussion, friends, this week looking at perhaps the greatest Marvel crossover of all time: The Infinity Gauntlet. The boys look at the roots of Thanos's story, through the epic series and its crossove...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #22: Chase Flies Solo Updated: 2009-05-29 01:45:00 Description: With Blake having technical issues, Chase goes it alone for the first post-season Week in Geek!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 5: Terminator-Salvation Updated: 2009-05-26 22:17:00 Description: We promised a review, and here it is! In this At the Movies quickie, Chase, Blake and the gang take in the fourth film in the franchise and give our thoughts. Spoilers exist, but not many. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 120: The Terminator Updated: 2009-05-24 18:08:00 Description: The movie season is in high gear now, and this week's big release is Terminator: Salvation. To prepare for the movie, the Showcase gang converged on the home of Mike "I Left My Heart in 2029" Bellamy for a marathon of the firs...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #21: Blake and Chase's Big Ol' Incident Updated: 2009-05-21 02:44:00 Description: Week in Geek returns! This week, the guys pick apart the season finale of Lost, "The Incident." People who want to remain Lost-free can skip from 6:10 to 42:20 on their iTunes, and join us as we discuss the end of the TV season, which shows...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 119: Return of the Showcase Tangent Updated: 2009-05-18 02:50:00 Description: We haven't done one since October, and that's way too long. It's the return of the Showcase Tangent! This week the guys bounce from topic to topic with no rhyme or reason, answering your e-mails, and going where the discussion takes us. Flash: Reb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 118.5: NOLA Comic-Con 2009 Part Three Updated: 2009-05-15 23:00:00 Description: It's time for the third and final part of our coverage of the 2009 NOLA Comic-Con! This week, the boys walk the convention floor to talk to R.J. Carter, creator of Vampire Brat, Kevin Johnson of Strange City Heroes, and legendary comic book ink...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 4: Star Trek Updated: 2009-05-12 21:34:00 Description: It's the number one movie in the country, and it's setting franchise records all over, but the question everyone from Hollywood to the Klingon Empire has been asking is: what do the 2 in 1 Showcase geeks think of the new Star Trek movie? This week yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 118: Star Trek Updated: 2009-05-10 04:27:00 Description: With a major motion picture hitting this week, Blake and Chase got together online to record a look at the past, present, and future of Star Trek. The guys talk about all incarnations of the franchise, their favorite and least fa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 117.5: NOLA Comic-Con 2009 Part Two Updated: 2009-05-09 00:21:00 Description: It's time for part two of our three-part podcast from the floor of the 2009 NOLA Comic-Con! In this installment, the boys interview the publisher of Creeping Hemlock Press, the gang from Mass Casualty Comics, former Superman and Youngblood artist Der...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #20: My Follow the Leader Updated: 2009-05-07 03:42:00 Description: This week, Blake and Chase weep like little girls over the final episode of Scrubs. Then, it's time to get into the latest episode of Lost, Follow the Leader. (If you want to remain Lost-free, skip from 7:35 to 25:25 on your iPod!) After the Lost cha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 3: X-Men Origins-Wolverine Updated: 2009-05-05 22:04:00 Description: 2 in 1 Showcase at the Movies returns! Actually, we just decided to start using the title for our movie review bonus episodes. But we're putting out two regular episodes a week now, take what you can get, folks. Anyway, this weekend Chase, Blake, Ken...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 117: Free Comic Book Day 2009 Updated: 2009-05-03 19:43:00 Description: Geek Christmas comes once again, as the Showcase boys go to Free Comic Book Day 2009! The guys camped out at BSI Comics in Metairie, Louisiana for the day, talking to the fans, handing out free comics, and generally having a blast! In this epi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #19: Lost 100, Chuck, Heroes, and More! Updated: 2009-05-01 03:18:00 Description: This week was the 100th episode of Lost, and the guys are here to dish on the tale of Daniel Faraday. For those of you who want to skip the Lost chat, start listening at 19:20 on your dial while we delve into the season finales of Chuck and Heroes, a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 116.9: Free Comic Book Day 2009 Preview Updated: 2009-04-30 03:19:00 Description: With only a few days left until Free Comic Book Day 2009, the Showcase Boys give you a rundown of all the books that will be available this year! What will be the must-haves? What will be the sleeper hits? And how many of you will come out to BSI Com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 116.5: NOLA Comic-Con 2009 Part One Updated: 2009-04-28 03:41:00 Description: New Orleans is America's party town, but can it host a comic convention? This weekend the Showcase boys descended on the 2009 NOLA Comic-Con to find out. Recording from the floor, the guys talk about the show, share stories of comic conventions of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 116: 2009 Summer Movie Preview Updated: 2009-04-26 20:59:00 Description: It's time once again for the summer movie season to kick into gear! This week, the Showcase boys run down all of the big pictures coming out this summer, giving their thoughts on each of them. Which ones do they want to see? Which ones will th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #18: Clips, Caprica, and Cartoons Updated: 2009-04-23 03:10:00 Description: With no new Lost this week, you get an episode safe for anyone to listen to for a change! The guys talk about feeling letdown by a clip show, then jump into the new stuff -- the penultimate Heroes for Season Three and the new show The Unusuals. In DV...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 115.5: Fast and Furious review Updated: 2009-04-21 22:54:00 Description: Chase sits down to review the new Fast and Furious film! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 115: Wolverine's Multiple "Origins" Updated: 2009-04-20 01:49:00 Description: In a few weeks, X-Men Origins: Wolverine will come to your local cineplex. This week, the guys discuss the characters' origins, some of their favorite stories, the new cartoon show, and their hopes and fears for the upcoming movie. In the pick...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #17: Setting the Record Straight Updated: 2009-04-17 00:50:00 Description: In this week's Week in Geek, the boys set the record straight about everything. Chase tells you how to survive in Disney World (don't bring kids), an e-mail corrects both the guys about blunders in the Wonder Man/Beast episode, and Chase explains why...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 114: Superman-Panic in the Sky Updated: 2009-04-12 03:13:00 Description: Retro-week strikes the Showcase boys, as they sit back and discuss one of their favorite stories of the early 1990s, the Superman-family crossover Panic in the Sky! The guys discuss the roots of the story, the repurcussions, how it led ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #16: Greetings From Orlando! Updated: 2009-04-09 22:31:00 Description: With Chase off for a Disney World vacation, Blake is riding solo this week. Chase gives us a quick phone call to check in, then Blake dishes on this week's Lost, Dead is Dead, and the pilot episode of The Unusuals. Plus, he looks briefly at Kevin J. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 113: Wonder Man and the Beast Updated: 2009-04-06 00:02:00 Description: They're Marvel's classic odd couple -- this week the guys talk about the unlikely friendship between Wonder Man and the Beast! The boys discuss the characters individually, their favorite stories, why they seem to work so well as...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #15: Wanted, Dollhouse, Smallville, and a Little Thing Called Lost Updated: 2009-04-02 04:00:00 Description: It's Week in Geek time again! After a correction from last week's Kurt Busiek episode, the guys delve into another episode of Lost. Chase wants to debate Blake's recent review of Wanted, and the guys jump around through several TV shows, including Do...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 112: Kurt Busiek Updated: 2009-03-29 18:40:00 Description: The boys are back with another creator spotlight, this time on writer Kurt Busiek! From his early days on Justice League of America and Power Man and Iron Fist, through his career-making work on Marvels and Astro Citymore... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #14: Battlestar Galactica Finale, Dollhouse "Game-Changer" and More! Updated: 2009-03-26 03:45:00 Description: It's Week in Geek time again! This time out, Blake and Chase discuss Lost: He's Our You. Chase gives his thoughts on the final episode of Battlestar Galactica and last week's South Park, Blake talks about the episode of Dollhouse that rescued his int...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 111: 90s Cartoon Extravaganza Updated: 2009-03-22 03:14:00 Description: Our 80s Cartoons episode was a hit, and we're not above repeating our success. This week, the boys talk about their favorite cartoons from the long-ago days of the 1990s, from the Batman and Superman animated series to the battles of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #13: Lost, Kings, and ER Updated: 2009-03-19 03:51:00 Description: The guys have a little audio trouble this week, so bless ya if you can get all the way through Week in Geek #13. If you DO manage to listen to the entire episode, you'll hear the guys talk about the most recent episode of Lost, Namaste, the premiere ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 110.5 Race to Witch Mountain Review Updated: 2009-03-17 22:19:00 Description: So Chase went up the mountain, saw what the Rock was cooking, and raced home to tell you....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 110: Justice League-The Bwaa-Ha-Ha Years Updated: 2009-03-15 03:31:00 Description: For so many fans, the Keith Giffen/J.M. DeMatteis run on Justice League was what made us fans of the characters. The Blue Beetle/Booster Gold team, the Justice League Antarctica, the "Formerly Known As..." finale -- thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek#12: More Lost, Wonder Woman, Castle, and a Big Week For Nightwing(s) Updated: 2009-03-12 21:34:00 Description: Blake goes solo on this week's Week-inGeek, with a few thoughts on the last two episodes of LOST, the direct-to-DVD animated Wonder Woman movie, and the premiere of the new Nathan Fillion dramedy Castle. And for you comic fans, it's a big week for bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 109.5: Watchmen Movie Review Updated: 2009-03-10 22:21:00 Description: The Showcase boys and their intrepid band of moviegoers braved the IMAX crowds Saturday afternoon for a screening of Watchmen! What did our gang think? Take a click and listen! Warning: Spoilers begin at about the 7-minute mark. Doub...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 109: Warner Brothers and the Looney Tunes Legacy Updated: 2009-03-09 04:47:00 Description: It's a whole new era for 2 in 1 Showcase, as back-up geek Mike Bellamy tries to make the transition to full-time! How long will he last? Check the Vegas odds tomorrow. This week, the boys are getting Looney, as the talk about the histor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 108: We're Watching the Watchmen Updated: 2009-03-01 05:05:00 Description: It's been called the greatest comic book of all time, and next week, it's coming to a theater and IMAX screen near you. This week, Blake and Chase discuss the seminal comic book work Watchmen. The guys break down the story, discu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 107: Final Crisis Retrospective Updated: 2009-02-21 23:33:00 Description: It's been a few weeks, the dust has settled, and the guys are ready to pick into DC's Final Crisis. Chase tells us what he didn't like, Blake tries to explain the ending, they give their thoughts about the future of Batman and th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 106.5: Friday The 13th (2009) Review Updated: 2009-02-21 16:38:00 Description: Chase saw Friday The 13th (2009). This is his thought....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #11: A Lost 316 Quickie and a TV Roundup Updated: 2009-02-19 04:28:00 Description: The boys bring you a quick Week in Geek this week, with their initial impressions of the new episode of Lost, "316," plus their thoughts on recent episodes of Chuck, Heroes, Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles and the premiere episode o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 106: The Batman Family Updated: 2009-02-16 04:02:00 Description: With Bruce Wayne MIA (as opposed to RIP), Gotham City is descending into chaos. Soon, the Sons of the Bat will go head-to-head for the right to claim his mantle. Before that happens, though, Blake and Chase break down the Batman Family ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #10: Lost, Heroes, Vertigo's $1 #1s and Youngblood: The Movie Updated: 2009-02-12 04:57:00 Description: In your Week in Geek, the boys get together just seconds after the credits roll to discuss LOST episode 5-5: This Place is Death! Then they chat about recent episodes of Heroes and Battlestar Galactica, and talk over some recent announcements from th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 105: Most Eligible Bachelors Updated: 2009-02-08 20:56:00 Description: When Blake has to take a sick day, Chase rounds up two guest-hosts to sit in. Jen Suran and Katie Ledet join the Showcase crew for a Valentine's Day special where they talk about the most eligible bachelors in comic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 104: 80's Saturday Morning Cartoon Extravaganza Updated: 2009-01-31 21:53:00 Description: Put on your Underoos, pour a big bowl of cereal, and rev up your iPod! This week, Chase and Blake banter about some of their favorite 80s cartoon shows! From the top dogs of He-Man, G.I. Joe and the TransFormers to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #9: Blake's Black Lantern Speculation Updated: 2009-01-30 22:48:00 Description: Now that DC Direct has spoiled the identities of the first two Black Lanterns (don't worry, we give you a spoiler warning before we say their names), Blake sits down and runs through some of the late denizens of the DC Universe and picks out who he t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 103: Aquaman and Diamond Distribution Updated: 2009-01-26 02:55:00 Description: Blake and Chase spend this week chatting about the king of the seven seas, DC's Aquaman! The boys talk about the character's various eras, best stories, how they'd fix him up and make him viable again, and why he gets less respec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #8: Lost Premiere, Legion on Smallville and Battlestar Galactica Updated: 2009-01-26 02:12:00 Description: Blake and Chase get together for a special Week in Geek. The guys pick apart the fifth-season premiere of Lost, and compare notes on the Legion of Super-Heroes episode of Smallville. Then Chase gives his thoughts on the beginning of Battles...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 102: Elseworlds Updated: 2009-01-18 04:28:00 Description: It's time for a good old-fashioned listener request! This week, the guys delve into DC Comics' Elseworlds imprint, the line that brought us such classics as Kingdom Come, Superman/Batman: Generations, The Golden Age and......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #7: Stargate Finale & Obama Comics Updated: 2009-01-16 00:21:00 Description: SO Chase reviews the last Stargate and Obama in comics...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 101: Secret Invasion Updated: 2009-01-12 01:54:00 Description: It's been a few weeks now since Marvel's Secret Invasion storyline wrapped up. This week, Blake and Chase pick apart the build-up, the spin-offs, the aftermath, and the event itself. How did we get here? Which spin-offs we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #6: LEGO Batman-The Video Game & Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street Updated: 2009-01-09 22:13:00 Description: It's time for another Week in Geek! This week you get a true rarity -- a video game review from Blake. He talks about LEGO Batman: The Video Game, and gives you his review of the new book by Michael Davis, Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 100: Showcase Centennial Celebration! Updated: 2009-01-04 07:03:00 Description: It's been 100 episodes, and they said it wouldn't last! For their Centennial Celebration, Blake, Chase and Kenny camp out at BSI Comics on the first New Comic Day of the year! The guys tell the Secret Origin of the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 99: 2008-The Year in Review Updated: 2008-12-29 03:45:00 Description: 2008 ends in just days, folks, so let's go out with a Showcase blowout! Joined by back-up geeks Mike and Kenny, the boys announce the winners of the Best of 2008 awards, as voted on by you! Then, it's a long talk about everything that h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek #5: Battle For the Cowl Teaser Updated: 2008-12-27 15:59:00 Description: DC Comics has released a Teaser Image for the upcoming Batman: Battle For the Cowl event. This week, in your Week in Geek, Blake dissects the image to try to figure out the clues and hints hidden within!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 98: Christmas Hooplah! Updated: 2008-12-21 21:12:00 Description: It's only a few days until Christmas, folks. Before you hang up your stockings and put out cookies for Santa, have a seat with Blake and Chase as they talk about the holiday-themed comics that came out this year, as well as some of thei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week In Geek # 4 Updated: 2008-12-16 23:51:00 Description: Week In geek 4. The Day the Earth Stood Still...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 97: The Spirit of Will Eisner Updated: 2008-12-14 04:40:00 Description: On Christmas day, movie theaters will burst open with Frank Miller's big-screen adaptation of The Spirit. This week, Blake and Chase talk about the character's history in comics, his current status in DC comics, and how th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek 003: Fables TV and The Christmas Toy Updated: 2008-12-12 23:00:00 Description: In the third installment of Week in Geek, Blake picks up the microphone to discuss the recently-announced Fables TV show. How does he feel about his favorite comic book being made into a weekly TV series? And then, he gives a quick review of the new ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 96: The Punisher Updated: 2008-12-07 19:37:00 Description: As the countdown to the huge episode 100 begins, Blake and Chase dish on Marvel's archetypical vigilante Frank Castle, the Punisher. They delve into the characters' history, some of their favorite stories, and the future. Then, a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 95: Best of 2008 Nominations Updated: 2008-11-28 18:38:00 Description: The year is almost over, friends, so it's time for Blake and Chase to make their nominations for the best in comics for 2008! Listen to the guys discuss their choices, and then e-mail your votes to Showcase@comixtreme.com. One randomly-chosen voter w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Geek 002: Twilight Movie Review Updated: 2008-11-26 15:38:00 Description: It's time for the new 2 in 1 Showcase Week in Geek feature! This week, Blake and Erin sit down to discuss and review the new smash hit movie Twilight. Is it the next Harry Potter? Why has every ninth-grade girl Blake teaches insisted he rush out and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 94: Overstuffed Thanksgiving Special Updated: 2008-11-23 03:11:00 Description: It's almost Turkey Day again, and before you head out to stuff your face, listen to the boys as they discuss some of their favorite overstuffed comic books. From treasury editions like Superman Vs. the Amazing Spider-Man, to annual events like...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week In Geek 001 Updated: 2008-11-22 07:08:00 Description: Week In Geek is new part of the show, This Week Chase Talks Wall-E, Bond, Heroes, Sara Conner, Tropic Thunder, Mortal Kombat, and Star Trek....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 93: Geek TV Updated: 2008-11-16 03:35:00 Description: In the last few years, sci-fi and fantasy televison has become far more mainstream than ever before, with shows like Lost, Heroes, Fringe and many more occupying prime time real estate on the major broadcast networks. This week, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 92: March of the Villains Updated: 2008-11-10 02:17:00 Description: From Suicide Squad to the Secret Six, Thunderbolts and Venom, over the years a lot of super-villains have broken free from their heroic nemesis and starred in series of their own. This week, the Showcase boys talk about so...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 91: Hawkman and the Atom Updated: 2008-11-02 03:14:00 Description: They once shared a title -- why not share a Showcase episode? People have often asked the guys to discuss two of DC's classic heroes, Hawkman and The Atom, so this week the boys tackle the legendary duo. The histories of t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 90.5: Friday the 13th Updated: 2008-10-30 22:00:00 Description: So, Chase is alone in the dark drinking beer and smoking the halfling's leaf. What is he to do but watch one of his old time favorite slasher films with his good buddy Jason? He then decides that it would be a good idea to podcast. So here is the tal...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 90: Halloween Spooktacular II Updated: 2008-10-28 02:28:00 Description: It's the second annual 2 in 1 Showcase Halloween Spooktacular! In this oversized episode, the boys talk about their favorite slashers, both in the movies and in comics. The guys talk about the worlds of Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Mass...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 89.6: The Restless Dead Updated: 2008-10-25 16:07:00 Description: As a special Halloween Treat (while you wait for Monday's Halloween Spooktacular II), Blake is here today to give you a reading of an all-new Halloween short story. You can read the full story as it's serialized over the next week at his website, Eve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 89.5: Marvel Zombies Updated: 2008-10-21 21:32:00 Description: Back in April, the Showcase boys did a special segment for Dr. Pus's Library of the Living Dead podcast giving their rundown of the Marvel Zombies universe! For those of you who missed that episode, it appears here in our feed for the first ti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 89: The Omnibus Edition Updated: 2008-10-19 18:01:00 Description: How do you read your comics? Once the monthly magazine has run its course, there are more options than ever before: hardcovers, paperbacks, digests, phone book-like "Essentials," Premiere hardcovers, and hefty, hefty omnibus editions. This ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 88: Daredevil Redux Updated: 2008-10-12 19:54:00 Description: It's a new beginning for the 2 in 1 Showcase podcast! With a slight change in format, the guys decide to go back and talk about a character who didn't get his due the first time they discussed him -- Daredevil. Blake and Chase talk abou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 87: Yet Another Showcase Tangent Updated: 2008-10-05 17:39:00 Description: It's a packed Tangent episode of the 2 in 1 Showcase Podcast -- surrounded by the staff and customers of BSI Comics, the boys are joined by regular back-up geeks Mike and Kenny, as well as Marcus and Anthony of L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 86: The Manga Episode Updated: 2008-09-28 03:14:00 Description: Since the dawn of the Showcase, we have been hit with requests that Chase and Blake talk about the Japanese-born phenomenon of manga. The only problem? Blake and Chase don't know squat about manga. So in this special episo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 85: The Return Updated: 2008-09-21 18:18:00 Description: We're back! Chase and Blake, along with their emergency back-up geeks Mike and Kenny set up shop at BSI Comics to record a new batch of episodes! This week, the guys discuss what it's like to be a comic reader in a hurrica...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hiatus Episode Two: A Flurry of Firsts Updated: 2008-09-14 23:19:00 Description: It's another Chaseless week, as the power crews work desperately to restore energy to the secret lair -- unfortunately, Ike seems to have pushed things further back. To fill time, this week Blake discusses four recent first issues: The Family Dyna...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hiatus Episode One Updated: 2008-09-08 18:23:00 Description: With Gustav gone, the Showcase gang is still scattered to the four winds, and it will be a few weeks before Blake and Chase can get together to record again. In the meantime, Blake brings you this hiatus mini-episode to tell you how all of your favor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 84: Geoff Johns Updated: 2008-08-31 01:14:00 Description: He seems to win a pick of the week every other episode, so Blake and Chase finally devote an entire hour to the amazing Geoff Johns. From his groundbreaking work on Green Lantern to his upcoming revamp of the Flash to the totally brilliant revitaliza...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Video Episode 1: Blake and Chase Can't Stop Fighting Updated: 2008-08-29 04:40:00 Description: It's a 2 in 1 Showcase first! On the day of Superbuddy Jason Champagne's wedding, Blake and Chase got into the geek argument of all time... in an IHOP. Emergency backup geek Kenny managed to record a short snippet of the debate to share with you guys...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 83: Plastic Man Updated: 2008-08-24 04:22:00 Description: This week the guys turn their attention to the world's first pliable sleuth, Plastic Man! The guys ask why he's never cracked the upper tier of the DC Icons, share their favorite stories, reminisce about a miniseries that almost no one remembe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 82: Marvel Cosmic Updated: 2008-08-17 04:02:00 Description: The Showcase boys love to argue with each other, but even they have to admit that the Cosmic Corner of the Marvel Universe is currently the place to be. The guys talk about their all-time favorite cosmic Marvel stories, how Annihilation laid t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 81: Star Wars (Our) Episode II Updated: 2008-08-10 17:31:00 Description: We've talked Star Wars here before, way back in Episode 19, but with a new movie coming out, the Showcase boys decide to once again journey to a galaxy far, far away. This week, the guys discuss all six Star Wars movies, why Chasemore... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD At the Movies Episode 1: The Mummy Updated: 2008-08-08 01:59:00 Description: It's time for a whole new Showcase! Blake and Chase of the 2 in 1 Showcase on Comics podcast are going to turn their attention to the silver screen in the new 2 in 1 Showcase at the Movies! Every few weeks, the guys' "movie club&qu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 80: Malibu's Ultraverse Updated: 2008-08-03 08:04:00 Description: Because YOU demanded it! We got so many requests after our Valiant Comics retrospective, that we simply had to delve into another lost universe of the 90s, the Malibu Comics Ultraverse! The Showcase boys talk about their favorite Ultrav...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 79: Showcase Tangent 4-San Diego So Far Updated: 2008-07-27 00:57:00 Description: Once again, the boys come at us with a special Showcase Tangent, in which any and all topics are up for grabs! The guys start by picking apart all of the news that's come from this year's San Diego Comicon so far! Mark Waid writing The Incr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 78.5: Blake and Erin's Dark Knight/Gotham Knight Review Updated: 2008-07-22 03:44:00 Description: Blake and Erin hit you with a double-dose review of the animated feature Batman: Gotham Knight and the blockbuster hit The Dark Knight. This is a spoiler-filled review, so if you haven't seen the movie, pay attention when you're given the spoiler war...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 78: The X-Files-Chase Wants to Believe Updated: 2008-07-21 05:49:00 Description: The summer movie season continues as the boys discuss one of Chase's all-time favorite TV shows, The X-Files. The guys talk about the history of the show, its history in comics, other comics in that paranormal vein, and just what they e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 77.5 The Dark Knight review Updated: 2008-07-19 15:46:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 77: The Joker and the Dark Knight Updated: 2008-07-14 01:08:00 Description: One of the most feverishly-anticipated films of the summer hits next week, so this week Blake and Chase give their thoughts on the Batman's greatest enemy, the Joker! The guys dissect what makes the Clown Prince of Crime s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 76.5: Catching Up With Chase Updated: 2008-07-10 23:02:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 76: Mike Mignola and Hellboy Updated: 2008-07-06 22:46:00 Description: Chase is paying a visit to San Antonio this week, so Blake joins up with the back-up geeks, Mike and Kenny to talk about the career of Mike Mignola and his most famous creation, Hellboy. The guys talk about their favorite Mignola comics, their favori...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 75: Webcomics Updated: 2008-06-29 02:11:00 Description: Put down the paper and fire up your computer -- this week the Showcase boys are talking about some of their favorite Webcomics. Blake is a-flurry with suggestions, while Chase tries to figure out the appeal of the phenomenon... and the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 74: Mark Millar and Wanted Updated: 2008-06-22 14:35:00 Description: With Wanted coming soon to a theater near you, Chase and Blake take the time to discuss the works of writer Mark Millar. Chase is a fan, Blake not so much, but the guys do their best to get to the heart of hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 73.5: The Incredible Hulk Movie Review Updated: 2008-06-18 03:43:00 Description: Four out of five Superbuddies agree -- The Incredible Hulk smashed! Chase couldn't make it, but Blake, Kenny, Mike and Jason dish on the latest Marvel Studios release in this mini-episode. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 73: Valiant Comics Reborn Updated: 2008-06-14 20:40:00 Description: It's the episode Blake and Chase have been hoping to record for over ten years now! (That's right. Even before podcasting existed.) The Valiant Universe -- home of heroes such as Harbinger, X-O Manowar, Archer an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 72: The Incredible Hulk Updated: 2008-06-08 04:27:00 Description: In one short week, friends, comic fans will flood the movie theaters to see Edward Norton as The Incredible Hulk! This week, the Showcase boys dish on the history of the Hulk, their all-time favorite Hulk stories, and the current state ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ep. 71.5 Tangent 3.5 Updated: 2008-06-01 15:43:00 Description: It is Chase's Turn ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 71: Showcase Tangent III Updated: 2008-06-01 04:01:00 Description: Chase had to sit out this week, so Mark Blicharz joins Blake for a chat about the big crossovers of the summer and Mark's feelings on The Hulk. In the e-mail section, the guys offer their Comic Convention Survival Tips and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 70.6: LOST......FOUND!!!!! Updated: 2008-05-30 03:27:00 Description: So Chase Has Just watched LOST and Has a few things to say about it.Well if 12+ min. is a few things....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 70.5: The Awesome Adventures of Doctor Jones Updated: 2008-05-26 22:25:00 Description: A few days ago, Chase expressed his disapointment with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Today, Blake comes at us with a different perspective. Don't forget to e-mail us with your favorite Hulk stories, Valiant comics and any o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 70: DC Comics Movie Blowout Updated: 2008-05-25 03:30:00 Description: How else could we follow up the longest Showcase podcast ever? With the second longest Showcase podcast ever! Last week, Chase and Blake took apart ever Marvel Comics movie to date, and this week, they do the same for DC. Everything fro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Sad Tale Of Doctor Jones Updated: 2008-05-24 01:54:00 Description: Chase has one of the worst days of his life as he reviews Indy Four....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 69: Marvel Movie Blowout Updated: 2008-05-18 05:18:00 Description: Prepare yourself for the biggest 2 in 1 Showcase ever! With no less than five comic book movies coming out this summer and more planned for the fall, the Showcase boys decided to do a two-part episode talking about all the Marvel and DC movies...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 68: Justice Society of America Updated: 2008-05-10 23:24:00 Description: Our big May spectacular continues as Blake and Chase (along with back-up geeks Mike and Kenny) delve into the world's first superhero team, and one of the best monthly comics currently on the stands: Justice Society of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 67.5: Free Comic Book Day 2008 Part Two Updated: 2008-05-07 23:34:00 Description: It's part two of our Free Comic Book Day coverage! Chase and Blake return to the floor at BSI Comics where they talk to Marcus DiGesu and Anthony Figaro, the creators behind Lightning Age Studios' upcoming LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 67: Free Comic Book Day 2008 Part One Updated: 2008-05-04 20:40:00 Description: Blake and Chase spent this year's Free Comic Book Day hanging out with the staff, guests and customers of BSI Comics, and with the microphone rolling all day they got so much good stuff that they can't pack it all into one episod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 66.9: Free Comic Book Day 2008 Sneak Preview Updated: 2008-05-02 03:21:00 Description: Saturday, May 3, is Free Comic Book Day 2008, and in this mini-episode -- for the second year in a row -- the Showcase boys give you a rundown of all the goodies that may be available in your local shop -- after Chase explains why he doesn't lik...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 66.5: Iron Man Movie Review Updated: 2008-05-01 02:53:00 Description: The Showcase crew caught a sneak preview of the new Iron Man movie courtesy of their good friends at BSI Comics! How do Chase and Blake think it stacks up next to the other Marvel Movies? Find out now!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 66: The Invincible Iron Man Updated: 2008-04-27 13:41:00 Description: With a new movie in the works, Blake and Chase are giving up this week to Marvel's armored Avenger, the Invincible Iron Man! What are their favorite stories? Why does Chase dislike the character? How long can Blake rant about why he hated Civil War? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 65: Summer Movie Blowout Updated: 2008-04-20 04:32:00 Description: So Blake is out of town and has left Chase all alone in the Secret Lair, and things get a little out of hand as Chase Rambles on about this summer’s biggest blockbusters. He also Lets you in on some of his favorite TV shows (LOST, BSG, DOCTOR WHO)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 64: Crisis on Infinite Earths Updated: 2008-04-13 01:42:00 Description: It's time for a new feature on the Showcase -- 2 in 1 Retrospectives! With a Final Crisis brewing for the DC Universe, Blake and Chase dive into DC's past to discuss the history of, high points from and ultimate ramifications of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 63: What If? Updated: 2008-04-06 05:07:00 Description: It's time to delve in to the depths of the Marvel Multiverse! This week, Chase and Blake talk about Marvel's line of What If? comics. The guys give their favorite alternate-reality tales, talk about how the comics are published t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 0: Promo! Updated: 2008-04-06 03:05:00 Description: PODCASTERS! Want to spread the word about 2 in 1 Showcase? Feel free to take this special promo snippet and play it on your own show! And if you do, please let us know -- we'd be happy to return the favor! Just e-mail us as Showcase@comiXtreme.com!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 62: Showcase Tangent II Updated: 2008-03-30 01:26:00 Description: Unable to meet with Chase to record this week, Blake recruits his girlfriend Erin to sit in on the second Showcase Tangent! Blake and Erin update you on their Buffy the Vampire watching and answer your...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 61: Comic Book Weddings Updated: 2008-03-23 17:34:00 Description: It's spring, the time a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love -- and a friend of the Showcase is walking down the aisle this weekend! Chase and Blake prepare for the Bachelor Party by talking about their favorite comic book weddin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 60: Green Arrow Updated: 2008-03-16 03:18:00 Description: After an inexplicable five-minute tangent about Lost, the guys get around to their second annual St. Patrick's Day Green Tribute: Green Arrow. The guys talk about their favorite stories with the emerald archer, the different versio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 59: Western Comics Updated: 2008-03-08 19:08:00 Description: This week, as per your requests, the guys dive into Western Comics! Why does Blake love them? Why doesn't Chase? We touch upon great western heroes from Jonah Hex to Bat Lash to The Lone Ranger to Zorro to less orthodox western yarns like Preacher, T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 58.5: Justice League-The New Frontier Review (AND MORE!) Updated: 2008-03-07 02:49:00 Description: It's time for another between-episode bonus, as both Chase and Blake give their thoughts on the new direct-to-DVD film Justice League: The New Frontier. The guys talk about the movie, the adaptation of Darwyn Cooke's work, and the DVD as a package. B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 58: Wonder Woman Updated: 2008-03-02 03:51:00 Description: This week, the guys delve into the third member of the DC Trinity, the amazing amazon, Wonder Woman. The guys talk about their favorite stories with Princess Diana, the current state of her comic book, her upcoming adventures in Trinity...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 57: Nightwing Updated: 2008-02-23 23:53:00 Description: Getting back to their geek roots, this week Chase and Blake take on the character who has been called the "Axis" of the DC Universe, the most famous sidekick of all time, and the lynchpin of some of DC's most classic teams. Originally the f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 56: The Showcase Tangent Updated: 2008-02-17 05:48:00 Description: The Showcase Geeks have been having a lot of fun lately going through your messages and e-mails... so much fun, in fact, that this week we're giving you the first-ever 2 in 1 Showcase Feedback Special! This week, you steer the conversat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 55: Cable, Deadpool & X-Force Updated: 2008-02-10 03:28:00 Description: Because you demanded it! Last week, our faithful geeks talked about the future of the core X-Men titles, but what about the other books changed by Messiah Complex? With big changes on the way and three new titles about to be released, this wee...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 54: X-Men-Messiah Complex Updated: 2008-02-03 03:38:00 Description: The biggest X-Men crossover in years has reached its conclusion, and so this week, Blake and Chase talk about X-Men: Messiah Complex. The guys break down the crossover, talk about how it effected each of the four titles, and give their thoughts on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 53: The Ultimate Marvel Universe Updated: 2008-01-26 20:33:00 Description: It's one of the most heated debates in Showcase history, as Chase and Blake pull apart Marvel's Ultimate Universe. The guys each pick their favorite stories and talk about the current state of the line, and the guys each have pretty strong feeli...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 52: John Byrne Updated: 2008-01-22 04:28:00 Description: Continuing our ongoing series about legends of the comic book artform, this week Chase and Blake talk about the universe-changing, highly entertaining and always controversial John Byrne. From his world-shaping work on X-Men, Fantastic Four and Super...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 51.5: Cloverfield Review Updated: 2008-01-19 18:56:00 Description: Blake sneaks in a day early with a spoiler-free mini-review of the new monster movie Cloverfield. After dishing on the flick, Blake discusses a few of the trailers floating around, and sneaks in a shameless plug for a new project of his own. You've s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 51: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Updated: 2008-01-12 21:57:00 Description: Recently, Chase and his wife Jenny made a terrifying discovery: Blake never watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer. So, with the help of Blake's girlfriend Erin, the Buffy fans sit him down for a marathon of the be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 50: 2007-The Year in Review Updated: 2008-01-06 01:46:00 Description: Green Lantern soared. Spider-Man crashed. Small crossovers rocked. Big ones fizzled. Archie tried a new look. Mark Bagley jumped ship. Mike Wieringo passed away. From the best in comics for 2007 to the absolute worst, this week the Showcase cre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 49: The Best of 2007 Updated: 2007-12-30 05:49:00 Description: You sent in your nominations, and Chase, Blake and Mike Bellamy have taken them, tossed them up, and come up with the best in comics of 2007! Best writer? Best artist? Best storyline? Best publisher? Some of the choices will be obvious, and some will...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ep. 48.5 AVP Updated: 2007-12-26 14:59:00 Description: So Chase goes solo, one more time as he looks at AVP. He briefly talks about the movies and his two favorite books....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 48: Christmas Comics Updated: 2007-12-23 20:52:00 Description: Santa Claus is loading up the sleigh, so this weekend Blake and Chase talk about their favorite Christmas Comics. The guys talk about yuletide adventures with Superman, the X-Men, Deadman, Uncle Scrooge, Herobear and many more! Then, in the picks, th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 47: Disney Comics Updated: 2007-12-15 19:25:00 Description: It's time for a little family fun as Chase and Blake tackle the intricate world of Disney Comics! From their origins at Dell in the 1940s, up to today's books from Gemstone and Slave Labor Graphics, the guys talk about the history of Disney in comics...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 46: Justice League of America Updated: 2007-12-09 22:26:00 Description: It's time for our intrepid geeks to talk about the premiere superhero team of the DC Universe, the greatest team of all time, the Justice League of America! Blake, Chase and guest-geek Mike Bellamy delve into their favorite stories featuring every in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 45: World War Hulk Updated: 2007-12-02 00:17:00 Description: With Marvel's big crossover for the summer finally over, Blake and Chase spend this week talking all things World War Hulk. From the Planet Hulk lead-in to the best and worst crossovers to the three spin-off books emerging from the ashes, the guys di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 44: Comic Book Turkeys Updated: 2007-11-24 21:16:00 Description: With their stomachs full and the urge to take a Thanksgiving nap, Blake and Chase sit down this week to dish on some of the all-time comic book turkeys -- comics that were supposed to be the Next Big Thing and turned out to be the thing everyone wish...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ep. 43 The One Without Blake Updated: 2007-11-14 20:46:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 42: Tales From the Quarter Bin Updated: 2007-11-10 23:09:00 Description: It's the Showcase Crew's greatest challenge yet! Armed with only a dollar each, Blake and Chase delve into the comic geek's mana from Heaven -- a Quarter Bin! The guys review an eclectic mix of old-school comics, including Warlock, Power Pack, Suprem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 41: Captain America Updated: 2007-11-03 20:18:00 Description: Back to business as usual, the guys spend this week discussing the Star-Spangled Avenger, Captain America. They pick their favorite stories, discuss the current comics, complain about the new costume and place the over/under on Steve Rogers' inevitab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 40: Halloween Spooktacular Updated: 2007-10-29 01:18:00 Description: The 2 in 1 Showcase Halloween Spooktacular comes to a close as the guys discuss some of their all-time favorite Halloween comic books! The guys discuss spooky adventures with Superman, Captain America, Donald Duck and the gang at PVP, then delve into...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 39: Monster Mash! Updated: 2007-10-20 17:25:00 Description: The 2 in 1 Showcase Halloween Spooktacular continues! This week Chase and Blake talk about their favorite monsters and their favorite monster comics, from classics like Tomb of Dracula to modern hits like The Astounding Wolf-Man and everything in-bet...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 38.5: The Worst Part Updated: 2007-10-16 03:09:00 Description: In this 2 in 1 Showcase bonus episode, special guest star Dr. Pus of the Library of the Living Dead podcast is good enough to share with us his wonderful dramatic reading of Blake's latest short story, the zombie tale "The Worst Part." For ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 38: Zombie Jamboree Updated: 2007-10-13 15:58:00 Description: The Halloween Spooktacular continues! Blake, Chase and guest-host Kenny Fanguy board themselves up in the secret lair while the undead pound on the windows, clawing, desperate to eat their flesh. How better to spend the apocalypse than talking about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 37: EC Comics and Tales From the Crypt Updated: 2007-10-08 21:14:00 Description: It's week one of the 2 in 1 Showcase Halloween Spooktacular, and we're kicking it off in style! Blake and Chase talk about the history of the greatest horror comic publisher of all time, the legacy it left behind, the artists it inspired, the groundb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD EPISODE 36: GRANT MORRISON'S NEW X-MEN Updated: 2007-10-02 22:11:00 Description: A few days late, but worth the wait! Chase and Blake are back with a special 2 in 1 Showcase, the first in their series of "Legendary Runs" episodes, starting with their thoughts on Grant Morrison's New X-Men. the guys discuss what they lov...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 35.5: Superman/Doomsday Movie Review Updated: 2007-09-25 22:09:00 Description: Blake and guest geek Mike Bellamy spend a few minutes discussing the new Superman: Doomsday direct-to-DVD animated film, along with their thoughts on the sneak preview of Justice League: A New Frontier!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 35: The Mighty Thor Updated: 2007-09-23 03:39:00 Description: Blake and his special co-host, Chase doing the world's worst Thor impression, are back for this week's spotlight on the Marvel Comics god of Thunder! From the legendary work of Walt Simonson to the DeFalco/Frenz era, from Mike Oeming's version of Rag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 34: Our Favorite Team-Up Stories Updated: 2007-09-15 21:16:00 Description: Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, The Thing, Richie Rich... what do all these heroes have in common? That's right, they've all anchored a team-up comic! This week, Chase and Blake talk about some of their all-time favorite team-ups, when one hero drops i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 33: Cult Comic Classics Updated: 2007-09-08 23:56:00 Description: This week, the guys turn their attention to comics with a devoted fan base, but never a big one -- Cult Classics! Fans of Elementals, Savage Dragon, Route 666 and the New Gods, this is the episode for you! Then, in this week's picks, Chase comes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 32: Supergirl Updated: 2007-09-01 20:59:00 Description: With the girl of steel joining the cast of Smallville this season, Blake and Chase decided to use this week to talk about their favorite Supergirl stories, the many incarnations of the character, and whether or not she makes sense in the current DC U...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD EPISODE 31: ADVENTURE HEROES AND BOOSTER GOLD Updated: 2007-08-25 15:38:00 Description: With a new Flash Gordon show on TV, the guys take this week to talk about classic old-school adventure strip heroes. Buck Rogers! Dick Tracy! Doc Savage! The Phantom! And, of course, when they came together as the Defenders of the Earth! They talk ab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 30: The Avengers Updated: 2007-08-19 03:49:00 Description: Before launching this week's episode, the guys take a few minutes to pay tribute to the late Mike Wieringo. Then it's time to tackle the best of Marvel's premiere heroes, the Mighty Avengers! The guys dish on their all-time favorite Avengers stories,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 29.5: Stardust Mini-Review Updated: 2007-08-12 21:55:00 Description: Following up on this week's main episode, Blake chimes in with his mini-review of the new motion picture Stardust. Was it worth the trip to the theater? Does it live up to the Gaiman/Vess original? Just click, listen and find out....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 29: Neil Gaiman and Stardust Updated: 2007-08-12 00:18:00 Description: There's one last comic book movie closing out the summer, friends, and so this week Chase and Blake turn their focus on Stardust writer Neil Gaiman. Listen as the guys discuss their favorite Gaiman stories, both in comics and prose, as Chase continue...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 28: Teen Titans Updated: 2007-08-05 21:17:00 Description: After an unplanned absence from the net (and your hearts), Blake and Chase are back with the new and improved 2 in 1 Showcase, now featuring even more interaction! This week, the guys talk about the long legacy of the Teen Titans, discuss how the boo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 27.5: Special Announcement! Updated: 2007-07-30 21:30:00 Description: Why no new episodes lately? Where have the guys gone? Blake steps up to the mic just for a moment to set your mind at ease... and to tell YOU how you can join in the fun for the next few episodes. Keep listening, friends, because 2 in 1 Showcase will...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD EPISODE 27: FREE FOR ALL FRENZY II Updated: 2007-07-15 03:46:00 Description: Chase is sitting out this week, so Blake and guest host Mark Blicharz spend this week's show talking about some of the big events hitting comics right now -- The Sinestro Corps War, World War Hulk, Annihilaton: Conquest, Countdown and more. The ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 26: Women in Comics Updated: 2007-07-07 23:33:00 Description: Challenged by a listener, this week Blake and Chase attempt to tackle one of the most complicated issues ever -- women in comics. How have female characters evolved? Are female creators becoming more prominent? And is it true that a male writer can't...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 25: The TransFormers Updated: 2007-07-01 00:52:00 Description: This week's Showcase is -- say it with us, folks -- more than meets the eye! Delving into the depths of their childhood, Blake and Chase celebrate the new TransFormers movie by talking about their all-time favorite TransFormers comics, just why it wa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 24: The Flash Updated: 2007-06-26 22:10:00 Description: In times of crisis, things always go into chaos for DC's scarlet speedster, the Flash! And if there's one thing Chase and Blake know, it's that chaos makes for good podcasting. This week the guys discuss their all-time favorite Flash stories, what th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 23.5: Wizard World Philadelphia 2007 Updated: 2007-06-22 02:10:00 Description: In this special bonus episode of 2 in 1 Showcase, Blake takes to the road for Philadelphia for the Wizard World 2007 convention. Joined by Showcase Emergency Backup Geek Mike Bellamy, Mike's wife Kim and Blake's girlfriend Erin Blash, the Quixotic Qu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 23: Silver Surfer Updated: 2007-06-17 00:16:00 Description: In the second part of their two-part look at Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Blake and Chase discuss their favorite stories starring the sentinel of the spaceways. Heavy on Infinity Gauntlet and Annihilation, the guys also find time to rec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 22: Fantastic Four Updated: 2007-06-10 02:31:00 Description: With Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer about to hit your movie theaters, Blake and Chase bring you the first of a special two part episode! This week, the guys talk about their favorite stories starring Marvel Comics' first family, the Fantas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 21: Archie Comics Updated: 2007-06-03 02:45:00 Description: There's something for the whole family in this week's 2 in 1 Showcase, when Chase and Blake turn their attention to America's favorite teenager and the rest of the gang at Archie Comics. Blake recalls his favorite titles, Chase ponders the cartoon sh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 20: Legion of Super-Heroes Updated: 2007-05-27 20:43:00 Description: Blake and Chase are climbing into the time machine this week to bring you the adventures of the 31st Century's greatest protectors -- The Legion of Super-Heroes. Through three continuities and innumerable revamps, what are Blake and Chase's favorite ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 19: Star Wars Updated: 2007-05-20 03:09:00 Description: It's a multi-fandom geekfest in this week's 2 in 1 Showcase. May is the 30th anniversary of the original Star Wars movie, and there's no way Chase and Blake could let such an occasion go by without notice. This week our boys spend time talking about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 18: From 52 to Countdown Updated: 2007-05-13 03:13:00 Description: Now that one of the most ambitious comic books in history is over, Blake and Chase have to take the time to explain their thoughts on 52 -- what were the good points? What were the bad points? What does it mean for the DC Universe? Plus, their though...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 17: Free Comic Book Day 2007 Updated: 2007-05-06 02:30:00 Description: The sixth annual Free Comic Book Day has come and gone, friends, but the memories remain. Although Chase couldn't make it today, guest host Mike Bellamy joined Blake at BSI Comics for a special on-location episode to talk with the staff and cust...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 16: Spider-Man Meets Venom Updated: 2007-04-29 03:50:00 Description: With Spider-Man 3 hitting movie theaters next week, it's time for another movie-themed episode of 2 in 1 Showcase... but the guys talked about Spidey back in episode three! So this week, they're turning their attention to Spider-Man's greatest confli...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 15: Rob Liefeld Updated: 2007-04-22 02:45:00 Description: It's the greatest debate in 2 in 1 Showcase history! Chase is a fan, Blake a detractor -- this week our hosts tackle one of the most divisive figures in comic books, Rob Liefeld. Once the smoke clears, they discuss indie hit Amelia Rules! and Marvel'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 14: Daredevil Updated: 2007-04-15 22:06:00 Description: Despite a few technical problems, Blake and Chase jump headfirst into this week's episode about ol' Hornhead himself -- Daredevil. The guys discuss their favorite Daredevil comics, riff on the movie, talk about whether The Target #2 will ever come ou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 13: Green Lantern Updated: 2007-04-08 03:35:00 Description: Thanks to a little reshuffling, this week Blake and Chase turn their attention to the emerald gladiators who patrol the spaceways of the DC Universe -- the Green Lantern Corps! The guys also talk about Sky Dog's super-cool comic Buzzboy and the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 12: Free For All Frenzy Updated: 2007-04-01 00:47:00 Description: It's April, friends -- spring is in the air, the world is full of life, and Chase and Blake have too much energy to confine themselves to one topic. This week is their first ever Free For All Frenzy, in which our beloved geeks bounce around between w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 11.5: Blake's TMNT Movie Mini-Review Updated: 2007-03-25 02:54:00 Description: As a special bonus to this week's episode, Blake gives you his mini-review of the new TMNT movie. Head on over to Comixtreme.com or e-mail Showcase@comixtreme.com to tell him how brilliant he is -- or why he's lost his mind!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 11: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Updated: 2007-03-25 02:49:00 Description: Blake shows his age this week as Chase goes wild over those heroes of his youth, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The guys talk about the Turtles' classic comics, their days with Archie, which Turtles stories are canon and what they expect from...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 10: Eulogy for Captain America Updated: 2007-03-17 01:16:00 Description: Blake and Chase have decided to postpone your regularly-scheduled Green Lantern episode for a special 2 in 1 Showcase. Recorded on location at BSI Comics in Metairie, La., our resident geeks talk with each other, comic shop staff and comic shop custo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 9: Frank Miller and 300 Updated: 2007-03-11 04:06:00 Description: Since movie fans are marveling at 300 this weekend, Blake and Chase turn their attention to Frank Miller. From his work on Batman, Daredevil and Sin City to his new comics and his work in Hollywood, our favorite geeks have plenty to say about one of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 8: Vertigo Updated: 2007-03-04 01:46:00 Description: This Week Blake and Chase talk about the realm of the “Dream King.? That is right they are discussing there favorite Vertigo books. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 7: Shazam! Updated: 2007-02-25 17:06:00 Description: The best selling hero of the Golden Age, one of the most popular superheroes of all time... the big, red cheese? This week, Chase and Blake turn their attention to the original Captain Marvel and all the books that have documented the power of Shazam...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 6.5: Ghost Rider Movie Updated: 2007-02-20 06:46:00 Description: Chase Went to see the Ghost Rider Movie, and he did not think it was that bad and here is a little mini review....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 6: Ghost Rider Updated: 2007-02-18 05:03:00 Description: He's got a new movie hitting theaters this week, but the flame headed freak Ghost Rider has been a comic book star for nearly four decades. This week Blake and Chase discuss some of his greatest hits in the comics, the current series, Garth Ennis and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 5: Wolverine Updated: 2007-02-11 05:05:00 Description: Blake and Chase tackle Marvel's mightiest mutant -- Wolverine. Who is he? Why is he so darn popular? And what do are their favorite Wolverine stories? Don't forget to stick around for our random comic recommendations, and visit us on our message boar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 4: Superman Updated: 2007-02-04 02:15:00 Description: This week the Guys Talk about Superman....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 3: Spider-man Updated: 2007-01-20 23:35:00 Description: 2 in 1 Showcase Episode 3 -- Spider-man...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 2: Batman Updated: 2007-01-14 21:09:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 2 in 1 Showcase Episode One: Secret Origins Updated: 2007-01-07 04:52:00 Description: The first in a long-running series of podcasts about comics. This week, Blake and Chase discuss the current state of the "Big Two," Marvel and DC Comics. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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