Best Diversity In Comics Podcasts (2025)

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Marvel Legends Collectors Don't Care About Value 15:14

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2h ago15:14

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Is this true? We've recently gotten a lot of comments for listeners saying that the value of their action figures shouldn't matter. We're talking mainly about Marvel Legends but do other collectors feel this too about Mythic Legions, Star Wars Vintage Collection, Super7? Let us know.

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How the Kentucky Derby Became a Thing 37:49

1d ago37:49

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We’ve all been there, right? You wake up one day, and you say: “You know what? Forget work! It’s so nice outside. I want to put on a fancy hat, watch a bunch of horses run around in a circle, and gamble. Like they do in Europe.” In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how the volatile, ambitious Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. created a litt…

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The Ridiculous History of the 90s and Low Culture, with Ross Benes 43:54

3d ago43:54

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The 1990s were a time of chaos, aspiration, and, above all, ridiculous things. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome returning guest Ross Benes, the author of 1999, for an in-depth exploration of talk shows, crime, transformative media and pop culture forensics. (Ben here: of course we get to films, video games and Juggalos.) See omnystudio…

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CLASSIC: The Great London Beer Flood of 1814 25:58

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In 1814, a poor neighborhood in London fell victim to a strange, tragic and boozy disaster -- this calamity would eventually leave eight people dead. So what exactly happened? How could an entire neighborhood flood with a deadly deluge of beer? Join Ben, Noel and Max for a bizarre bit of boozy history in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.…

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Marvel Zombies Has Already Failed 10:49

6d ago10:49

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Jordan has always been the biggest Marvel Zombies fan. Will the new MCU Disney+ show live up to his hopes and dreams?

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The True Story of Pac Man -- and a Ton of Weird Theories 37:56

8d ago37:56

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As one of the most iconic games in all of arcade history, Pac Man is recognized across the planet. But how did it get here -- and why are there so many in-depth fan theories about what it means? Is Pac Man a Sisyphean immortal cursed with endless toil? Is he underwater, stealing errant Pong balls? Is he himself a ghost, or on drugs? In today's epis…

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The Ridiculous Origin of the the Word "Ridiculous" 38:54

10d ago38:54

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With nearly one thousand episodes out in the world over the years, Ben, Noel and Max realized they've never asked about the origin of the word "ridiculous." In this rollicking, cartoonishly meta episode, the gang learns the history of this specific word -- and why, since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have always been all about a good …

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Every Disney+ MCU Show Ranked But We Start in the Middle 30:30

8d ago30:30

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Today we're doing something you probably haven't seen before. It's a ranking of all of the Disney+ MCU but we want to start in the middle of the ranking so you don't fall asleep.

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The Next Marvel Legends Exclusive Is... 20:17

9d ago20:17

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Today we're talking about what Marvel Legends action figure would be cool to see as the next Marvel Unlimited exclusives. You know Jordan is going to have a Spider-Man and Dakota has some X-Men on the list. Who would you want to see?Dakota's wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WWW5VBV73CLI?ref_=wl_share Jordan's wish list (let me know…

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The Last McFarlane DC Multiverse Leaks 14:44

11d ago14:44

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With Todd McFarlane Losing the DC license, this may very well be you last leaks episode from us on DC Multiverse. Some of these McFarlane Toys has already shown off at SDCC but a lot of these are new. Todds leaving DC action figures swinging.

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CLASSIC: Dr. Seuss Wrote His Most Famous Book On A Bet 34:57

14d ago34:57

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What are your favorite children's books? In this Classic episode, Ben and the gang acknowledge Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known writers on the planet. "Green Eggs and Ham", one of his most successful books, sold over 8 million copies by 2016 -- but would you believe he wrote it based entirely on a bet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Marvel Legends Reveals w/ Half the Strong Collectors 16:19

11d ago16:19

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Today Jordan shares some thoughts about the new Marvel Legends reveals. Happy Birthday Dakota, you're fired.

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part Two: The Rise of the Chamber Divers 46:53

15d ago46:53

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As Axis powers swarm across Europe in the lead-up to D-Day, a small group of scientists refuse to leave their lab, throwing a fair amount of modern ethics out the window (or the sub, if you like) as they race to complete vital experiments in hyperbaric chambers -- the results of which may just change the course of the war. Tune in for part two of t…

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part One: The Return of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance 43:16

18d ago43:16

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Years after their initial conversation with the world's foremost expert on underwater explosions, Ben still sings the praises of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance. In the first part of this special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max welcome Dr. Lance back to learn more about the phenomenal -- and, frankly, inspiring -- story of a ragtag crew of rogue …

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CLASSIC: Feral Children and the True Story Behind The Jungle Book 29:37

21d ago29:37

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Now, let's be honest. Rudyard Kipling was a cartoonishly problematic guy. Yet his work made a permanent impression on global literature -- and, to a surprising degree, he based a lot of his writing on real-world events. In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel ask: What inspired Rudyard Kipling to write The Jungle Book? Join the guys as they explor…

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus of Rhodes 28:37

22d ago28:37

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Imagine you're an ancient traveler, visiting Rhodes for the first time in 280 BCE. As you approach the famed city, a singular object dominates the horizon: a huge statue of the Greek sun god Helios, popularly known as the "Colossus of Rhodes." In the fourth part of this series on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ben, Noel and Max explore how…

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Unlucky Numbers Across The Globe -- And Why They Are Ridiculous 41:13

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Do you have a number you love, or a number you hate? As Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode, people have always assigned symbolic meaning to the everpresent existence of math -- and created some frankly ridiculous associations along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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CLASSIC: The Ridiculously Laxative-laden Journey of Lewis and Clark 31:17

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In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel reluctantly sing the praises of poop research. You see, folks, before Lewis and Clark set out to explore the western side of the continent, they tried to prepare for every possible contingency — including medical conditions like constipation. Join the guys as they explore how a dangerous laxative didn’t just…

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Moon Rock Heists, Part Two: The Romantic Misadventures of Thad Roberts 40:27

29d ago40:27

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Let's say you're a love-struck NASA intern -- your professional career holds a lot of promise, but your family life back home is in shambles... and you fall in love with a fellow intern. How can you impress your new paramour? Forget flowers, chocolates and all those other silly earth-bound romantic gestures: this is the story of Thad Roberts. From …

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Moon Rock Heists, Part One: Lunatic Heists and Space Law 49:32

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Is it legal to own a moon rock? Well... that depends. If it's a piece of the moon that made it to Earth naturally, then all good. If, however, it's a sample retrieved on purpose by NASA's Apollo program, you can get in some serious trouble for trying to snag it. In part one of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore what happens when powerf…

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Our Most Valuable* Marvel Legends 16:46

30d ago16:46

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Today we're talking about our most valuable Marvel Legends in our collection. And by most valuable, we mean in our hearts. These figures are the ones we never want to leave our collection.

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The Diversity the DCU Actually Needs 21:05

1M ago21:05

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We're excited about Superman's triumph, yet also crave more. More diversity! And before you send the mobs after us, we want more diversity in genres. Let's see some DC universe romance, horror, westerns, and more. The comic book characters are plenty but it seems we only really get "superhero" as the movie genre. We think James Gunn can do more.…

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CLASSIC: The Strange and Spectacularly Disgusting Story of the Great Kentucky Meat Shower 35:55

1M ago35:55

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On March 3rd, 1876, residents of Bath County, Kentucky were startled to see what appeared to be chunks and flakes of meat falling from the clear, cloudless sky. The rain, which only lasted a few minutes, captured national attention. People across the country proposed various theories explaining the deluge. In today's Classic episode, the guys belie…

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The Ridiculously Energetic History of Energy Drinks! 47:01

1M ago47:01

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This episode is brought to you by our favorite cohost: coffee. These days, if you stroll into any convenience store across the planet, you're going to run into a selection of energy drinks -- whether we're talking Red Bull, NOS, Monster, or our favorite pal, the humble cup of joe, one thing's for certain: people love this stuff... even if it's not …

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Japan is Overrun By Raccoons Entirely Due to a Single Cartoon 40:57

1M ago40:57

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While the legendary Japanese raccoon dog -- or tanuki -- may look like a raccoon, it's a very different beast. However, these days Japan is home to actual raccoons: they're considered an invasive species, wreaking havoc across the country as they destroy temples, consume crops, and threaten indigenous wildlife. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max…

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SDCC Comic Reveals: The Good and The Bad 17:50

1M ago17:50

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Today we're talking about some of the good, bad and ugly comic book news coming out of San Diego Comic Con. From Marvel to DC to Johnny Depp?

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CLASSIC: The Bizarre Origin of the Oxford English Dictionary 44:44

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With 600,000 words and 3 million quotations, the Oxford English Dictionary is a massive tome. Work began on the dictionary in 1857, but the first edition wasn't published until 1884. Compiling the dictionary was a Herculean task, and James Murray, the editor of the dictionary, put out a call for assistance. This early crowdsourcing strategy worked …

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You Don't Deserve SDCC Exclusives 10:36

1M ago10:36

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Although San Diego Comic Con is in the review view, some are still feeling the effects of not being able to get the SDCC exclusives. Between Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, and even Mythic Legions, the exclusives sold fast and folks at home missed out... but is that how it should be?

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Mythic Legions for Dummies 18:29

1M ago18:29

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Today we're diving into the world of Mythic Legions. Where do you start? What do you need to know before collecting Mythic Legions? What else does Four Horsemen Studios do? How is Dakota so handsome? Does anyone actually read these? Any way. I hope this helps you on your journey of action figure collecting and acts as a beginners guide to this fant…

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Hoax! With Dana Schwartz and Lizzie Logan 47:00

1M ago47:00

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Did you know England's first newspaper was fake? Or that King Arthur is more or less completely made up? The deeper we look into human history, the more we see that civilization is utterly riddled with bizarre hoaxes -- some of which are laughable, and some of which are downright dangerous. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome the legendar…

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Fabergé Eggs Are Ridiculous (And Fascinating) 45:19

2M ago45:19

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Imagine you are beyond wealthy. You no longer dream of the average "rich people" flexes -- you've got all the diamonds, all the mansions, all the ordinary baubles of the elite. How can you distinguish yourself? What can you buy when you can buy literally anything? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the astonishing, ridiculous origin stor…

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The World of Non-Gregorian Calendars: What Day Is It, Really? 39:29

2M ago39:29

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Human civilization is far from perfect. Still, it's pretty cool humanity overall agreed on how to measure time (for now). In today's follow-up to an earlier exploration of the Gregorian calendar, Ben, Noel and Max admire the many alternative, non-Gregorian calendars with their own ancient provenance, all of which exist in the modern day. Or modern …

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The Ridiculous Origin of the Modern Calendar 39:30

2M ago39:30

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The calendar is... ridiculous. Since the earliest days of civilization, humanity has tried to measure the passage of time on Earth through any number of systems. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max discover how millennia of trial and error led to the modern Gregorian calendar, which we all still just pretend is a normal thing in the modern day. S…

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CLASSIC: George Carlin Gets Quoted in the Supreme Court: Ridiculous Stand-up Stories with Wayne Federman 26:04

2M ago26:04

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In the second part of this two-part series, special guest Wayne Federman explores the strange, curse-word-riddled stand-up bit that resulted in George Carlin setting a legal precedent with the Supreme Court. Listen in to learn how curse words changed the world and sparked a debate that continues today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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The Ridiculous History of Fantasy Sports, Part Two 35:20

2M ago35:20

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As local fantasy sports initiatives grew into larger, more organized pursuits, technology improved as well. Access to online statistics made it much easier for casual sports fans to enter the realm of fantasy playing -- and also, arguably, made it easier to gamble on sports as well. In the second part of this week's two-part series, Ben, Noel and M…

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The Ridiculous History of Fantasy Sports, Part One 32:24

2M ago32:24

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To outsiders, fantasy sports and fantasy leagues may sound like a bizarre proposition: you get together with a bunch of friends and leverage statistics to predict outcomes in your favorite sports, but it's not... gambling? In the first part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origins of fantasy leagues, and how they grew into a b…

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CLASSIC: The People vs. Lenny Bruce: Ridiculous Stand-up Stories with Wayne Federman 33:10

2M ago33:10

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Lenny Bruce is a legend in the history of stand-up comedy, and while his use of explicit language thrilled audience members, it didn't win him any friends in law enforcement. In fact, Bruce was arrested multiple times for his use of 'obscenities', sparking a larger, continuing debate about the nature of free speech. Join the guys as they learn more…

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First Ladies Who Weren't Wives, Part Two, Part Two: Some Folks Didn't Want The Job 27:48

2M ago27:48

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Imagine one of your family members attains the highest political position in American history -- your uncle or sibling becomes the President of the United States! And, as Ben, Noel and Max learn in today's episode: many people were called to play the role of First Lady. Turns out: several people genuinely didn't want the job. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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First Ladies Who Weren't Wives, Part Two, Part One: James "The Bachelor" Buchanan 33:31

2M ago33:31

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Ben here. I know, I know: it's confusing that we split our First Ladies sequel episode into two separate episodes. The title is literally ridiculous. However, as you'll hear, we delved deep into a bit of Presidential history that touches on so many things -- so many, in fact, that we had to dedicate an entire show to Buchanan and his fascinating Fi…

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Can I Still Like Sandman? 9:46

2M ago9:46

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Netflix has decided to end The Sandman series after 2 seasons due to the allegations facing Neil Gaiman. The comic book series is an all time favorite for many but now knowing what we know about the author, are we still allowed to like it?

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CLASSIC: The Life and Times of Ol' Knife Hand 28:17

2M ago28:17

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A necropolis in what is now Northern Italy holds a strange and, at first glance, terrifying corpse. A Lombard man, aged somewhere between 40 and 50 years old, lost his right arm in a brutal accident. Normally this sort of wound would be a death sentence, but in this case the guy didn't just survive -- he created a prosthetic limb from a sword and o…

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Does the DCU Need Batman 15:05

2M ago15:05

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Today Jordan is joined by special guest and DC Comics expert Jacob. Join them in pondering the question: does the DCU actually need Batman and if so, how do they bring him in?

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Batman, or Bat-Man? A Ridiculously Comical Feud For The Ages 45:31

2M ago45:31

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The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. The terror of all criminals and ne'er-do-wells in Gotham... that's right, folks: today's episode is all about Batman. As Ben and Noel discover in today's episode, this superhero's origin story is a surprising tale of beef, ego, conflict and controversy: for decades, two men claimed to have created Batman... and …

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Marvel Legends Final Baf Wave 16:00

2M ago16:00

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What if Hasbro said, they were only going to make 1 more build a figure wave for Marvel Legends? What would be the final action figures you would need to say your collection is complete? Today we put together a wave for each of us. These aren't Marvel Legends leaks or brand new reveals, just a fun question we want to answer.…

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Three Ridiculous Histories of "Bloody Mary" 47:01

2M ago47:01

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A frightening children's game. An intensely divisive, boozy drink. A real-life Royal. As Ben and Noel discover in today's episode, "Bloody Mary" alludes to several ridiculous -- and, at times -- disturbing things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Marvel Legends Category Everyone Forgot About 14:41

2M ago14:41

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Today we're talking about the Marvel Legends everyone has forgotten about, the deluxe. Everyone wants Hasbro to do more Maximum Marvel Legends but is that really what we need?

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CLASSIC: The Ridiculous Story of the World’s First (Documented) Serial Killer 35:31

3M ago35:31

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Locusta of Gaul, also known as Locusta The Poisoner, was one of the most infamous criminals of ancient times. Alternately sponsored and betrayed by the noble class, she committed crimes with impunity for years — even, at one point, opening an academy to teach her poisoning skills to others. Tune in to learn more about the rise and fall of what may …

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A Ridiculous History of "Fad Diets" 43:40

3M ago43:40

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Everyone in the developed world knows someone who's tried a 'fad diet' -- these are the so-called miracle practices that promise to help people lose weight and keep it off, through any number of potentially dubious methods. But where did they come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and guest producer Dylan dive deep into the Victorian era of tapew…

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A Titanic Disaster: That Time An Entire Production Crew Tripped Off Bad Chowder 44:30

3M ago44:30

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James Cameron's Titanic was, by all accounts, a blockbuster success. And, like so many other masterpieces, the story of its creation is a tale all its own. In today's episode, Ben and Noel dive deep into a little-known disaster that struck the already-tense production: someone laced the chowder with PCP, sending a small army of crew and cast alike …

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Uncut Interview: B. Harrison Smith - New Film Project, AI, Stalkers, & More! 46:40

3M ago46:40

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Join us for an exclusive, in-depth interview with acclaimed film director, screenwriter, and producer, B. Harrison Smith! Known for his work in the horror genre, Smith sits down to discuss his latest film project, for which he is actively seeking investors. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a seasoned filmmaker about the vision and p…