Best Professinal Podcasts (2026)

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The Legion Project 50: Life and Death and the End of Time 4:08:23

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The Legion Project podcast returns with a giant sized celebration for Episode 50! We kick things off with our first-ever face to face chat on our anniversary, current Legion news and more. And then we return to form to discuss “Life and Death and the End of Time” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 50, a tale of death, destruction, and a surprising r…

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TDR 658: Digest 08.17.25 50:21

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The Daily Rios Digest for August 17th, 2025: The Secret Origin of OHOTMU. Celebrating 50 years of Jaws. Completing the breakdown of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman. And more! (50:21) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (10:21) Timeline Tuesday: 50 years ago: August 1975 (21:01) Jim Shooter’s Secret Origin of the Officia…

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TDR 657: Digest 08.10.25 1:02:18

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The Daily Rios Digest for August 10th, 2025: A review of Knight Terrors. A breakdown of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman. Celebrating ten years of Hamilton. And more! (1:02:18) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Breakdown: the Hall of Justice mural in Superman (25:45) Timeline Tuesday: 75 years ago: August 1950 (33:37) R’view: Knight Terrors (45:42) Theatre …

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TDR 656: Digest 08.03.25 50:58

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The Daily Rios Digest for August 3rd, 2025: TV Talk on The Bear! A Focus on the Fantastic Four! The 40th Anniversary of “the Final Fate of the Flash”! And more! (50:58) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Movie Monday: A Focus on the Fantastic Four (22:18) TV Tuesday: The Bear (31:26) Wednesday Night Fever: July 2025 (39:23) Feedback (44:01) Crisis Corner: 40th An…

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TDR 655: Digest 07.27.25 38:50

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The Daily Rios Digest for July 27th, 2025: A review of the Marvels Project. Top 5 Scariest Ozzy Osbourne Album Covers. Celebrating 50 years of A Chorus Line. And more! (38:50) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Hershey Comic Con haul (11:01) In Memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne (15:47) R’view: the Marvels Project (22:53) Theatre Thursday: 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line …

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TDR 654: Digest 07.20.25 39:17

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The Daily Rios Digest for July 20th, 2025: A doctor visit. A new podcast idea. Breaking down the Scott Koblish “Foes” cover to Superman Hero for All Treasury. And more! (39:17) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Sugar Daddy (09:06) DC Comics: the Road to 100 Years (20:13) Breakdown: Superman Treasury Foes cover by Scott Koblish (30:14) Six Degrees of David Corens…

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TDR 653: Digest 07.13.25 38:31

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The Daily Rios Digest for July 13th, 2025: A podcast affirmation. Breaking down the Scott Koblish cover to Superman Hero for All Treasury. Squid Game season 3. And more! (38:31) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Monday Musings: A Podcast Affirmation… (01:46) Playing Catch Up (10:22) Breakdown: Superman Treasury Friends cover by Scott Koblish (23:13) TV Talk: Squ…

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The Legion Project 49: A Time to Live 2:37:46

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The Conspiracy within the Legion has been brought out of the shadows, just as Starfinger discovers the secret spies within his own organization in “A Time to Live” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 49! (2:37:46) TIMESTAMPS: (00:45) Preamble and feedback (17:56) Legion of Super-Heroes 49 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (39:53) Main …

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84 Jess Pettitt - How to be a Bridgebuilder & Connect Without Burning Out 42:41

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"There is a real power in recognizing that when you are The Only you are potentially the one who has received the invitation to be in that space." - Jess Pettitt Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP, is a master bridge-builder. Drawing on her broad expertise—including stand-up comedy and keynote speaking—she elevates conversations and challenges audiences t…

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The Legion Project 48: A Time to Die 2:45:25

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The Legionnaires are closing in on the conspirators within their group, as Starfinger makes his own plans against the team in “A Time to Die” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 48! (2:45:25) TIMESTAMPS: (00:45) Preamble (05:46) Legion of Super-Heroes 48 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (23:23) Main discussion (1:33:01) Discussing the…

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83 Connie Chung - The Original Power of the Only 10:25

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Today's episode is an ode to Connie Chung, the original power of the Only! The trailblazer and legendary journalist is sharing her story in her upcoming memoir Connie, launching Sept. 17th, 2024. She was one of the only Asian women I ever saw on TV growing up and the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News. Breaking barriers and navigating th…

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The Legion Project 47: Conspiracy Theory 2:42:44

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The mystery surrounding the secret conspiracy within the Legion deepens, along with the tension amongst the team, in “Conspiracy Theory” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 47! (2:42:44) TIMESTAMPS: (00:46) Preamble (07:44) Legion of Super-Heroes 47 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (27:04) Main discussion (1:27:05) Comments on Adventu…

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The Tower 43: the Crystal Anniversary 44:29

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Celebrating 15 years of the Tower! It’s a special anniversary episode covering a number of topics including: new DC All In creative teams for Titans and Nightwing; thoughts on the Titans franchise and which member is deserving of a solo series; a 15 Year Retrospective of the Tower podcast; other major Titans anniversaries and more! (44:29) peter@th…

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TDR 652: Year Thirteen Begins! 32:10

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The Daily Rios begins its thirteenth year of podcasting! An update, a few questions, a closing, a new beginning, and more! (32:11) [email protected] The post TDR 652: Year Thirteen Begins! first appeared on The Daily Rios.By Peter Rios

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The Legion Project 46: On the Fourth Hand 2:01:21

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A conspiracy is formed within the Legion! A new five part story begins in “On the Fourth Hand” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 46! (2:01:21) TIMESTAMPS: (00:45) Preamble (06:34) Legion of Super-Heroes 46 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (28:17) Main discussion (1:31:54) Legion related DCU appearances: Adventures of Superman 440 (1…

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TDR Digest 12.16.23 1:06:02

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The Daily Rios Digest for December 16th, 2023: Comic Trivia for December begins. A look back at the Len Wein & Dave Gibbons Green Lantern run. Danger Street issue 11. And more! (1:06:02) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Magazine Monday: on Green Lantern by Wein & Gibbons (11:40) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: December 2023 part 1 (27:21) New Comics Wednesday (31:54) …

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The Legion Project 45: Unlucky Streak 3:35:13

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Celebrate the Legion’s 30th Anniversary, in late 1987, with an examination of Lightning Lad’s “Unlucky Streak” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 45. (3:35:13) TIMESTAMPS: (00:45) Preamble (18:19) Legion of Super-Heroes 45 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (45:58) Main discussion (1:46:34) Other subplots, the anniversary pin-up and re…

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TDR Digest 12.09.23 1:27:29

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The Daily Rios Digest for December 9th, 2023: Musical Monday returns with 42nd Street. Thoughts on the first issue of the new Thunderbolts. Events ramp up in Danger Street issue 10. And more! (1:27:29) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Musical Monday: 42nd Street (21:06) In Memoriam: Norman Lear (26:17) Wednesday Night Fever: Thunderbolts 1 (37:57) Danger Street…

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The Legion Project 44: Quislet’s Story 2:22:49

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The origin of one of the Legion’s strangest members is finally revealed in “Quislet’s Story” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 44. (2:22:49) TIMESTAMPS: (00:44) Preamble (10:42) Legion of Super-Heroes 44 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (29:34) Main discussion (1:35:54) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium 7 & 8 and Adventures…

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The Legion Project 43: …And Wake to Find a Dream 2:26:11

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The Millennium crossover concludes with the final confrontation between the Legion and the Laurel Kent Manhunter from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 43. (2:26:11) TIMESTAMPS: (00:45) Preamble (09:44) Legion of Super-Heroes 43 synopsis, general thoughts, ties to the Millennium event and cover discussion (35:08) Main discussion (1:41:15) Legion related…

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82 The Power of Connection and Mindset with Professional Speaker Frank Kitchen 37:00

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Today I talk about the power of connection and mindset with professional speaker Frank Kitchen. Frank shares how he stepped out of his comfort zone as an introvert after some helpful advice and eventually became a professional speaker and performer. He says it is crucial to stop thinking about what others think and start thinking about what you wan…

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TDR Digest 12.02.23 1:06:36

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The Daily Rios Digest for December 2nd, 2023: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. A return to Danger Street with issue 9. Remembering Mike Voiles. And more! (1:06:36) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) In Memoriam: Mike Voiles of Mike’s Amazing World of Comics (09:35) TV Tuesday: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (20:10) New Comics Wednesday & Black Friday shopping (29:38) Theatre Th…

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TDR 648: Smallville season 4 part 2 1:00:57

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The Daily Smallville Week Fourteen! Thoughts, observations and reactions to Smallville season four episodes 6 thru 10! As well as covering the final issue of the Smallville magazine. (1:00:57) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Preamble (06:09) Transference (17:26) Jinx (25:22) Spell (34:11) Smallville comic issue 11 (40:37) Bound (48:31) Scare (59:42) Wrap up an…

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TDR Digest 11.25.23 50:08

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The Daily Rios Digest for November 25th, 2023: Reviewing the first issue of Outsiders. Wrapping up November comic history trivia. Celebrating my birthday and Thanksgiving. And more! (50:08) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Monday Musings: Birthday Edition (10:36) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: November 2023 part 2 (28:20) New Comics Wednesday (32:29) A Thought for Th…

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81 The Power of Clarity and Stepping Into Your Leadership with Jennifer McCollum, CEO & Author of "In Her Own Voice - A Woman's Rise to CEO 43:14

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Today's guest is Jennifer McCollum a CEO, speaker, and author of the book In Her Own Voice - A Woman's Rise to CEO. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, Jennifer has a unique talent for crafting powerful visions and inspiring teams to turn them into reality. Her journey has taken her through organizations like Coca Cola and she made hist…

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TDR Digest 11.18.23 48:27

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The Daily Rios Digest for November 18th, 2023: Discovering the wonder of My Neighbor Totoro. Comicbook Guinness World Records. November Comic History trivia. And more! (48:27) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Preamble (04:19) Movie Monday: Studio Ghibli: My Neighbor Totoro (15:03) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: November 2023 part 1 (30:00) New Comics Wednesday (36:46…

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TDR Digest 11.11.23 1:03:08

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The Daily Rios Digest for November 11th, 2023: Danger Street revelations in issue 8. Rewatching the first season of Three’s Company. A Meanwhile column on DC Comics’ 1983 Convention Tour. And more! (1:03:08) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Meanwhile… Monday part 15: March’84 (10:00) TV Tuesday: Three’s Company (18:37) New Comics Wednesday (23:22) Theatre Thurs…

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80 How to Stop Hiding and Embrace the Power of You with Author and Board Director Tricia Montalvo Timm 54:52

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"The impact that I had on the underrepresented employees of the company was something I did not expect and didn't realize that by simply telling my story, being visible, being vulnerable...what a gift that was to them." - Tricia Montalvo Timm How can we embrace the Power of You? Today we tackle the topic of owning your identity at work with Tricia …

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TDR Digest 11.04.23 1:04:51

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The Daily Rios Digest for November 4th, 2023: Remembering Matthew Perry. A new Theatre History feature. Danger Street issue 7 kicks off Act Two. And more! (1:04:51) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) In Memoriam: Matthew Perry (04:47) Danger Street part 7 (30:03) Comic Previews: for January 2024 (44:09) Theatre Thursday: November History (56:17) Feedback Friday p…

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TDR Digest 10.28.23 46:38

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The Daily Rios Digest for October 28th, 2023: Walking down Danger Street with issue 6. Remembering Richard Roundtree. A George Pérez tribute in Back Issue! magazine. And more! (46:38) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Scorpio Season begins! (02:40) Danger Street part 6 (28:46) New Comics Wednesday & DCBS books from Sept/Oct (38:21) In Memoriam: Richard Roundtree…

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TDR Digest 10.21.23 1:18:46

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The Daily Rios Digest for October 21st, 2023: Returning to Danger Street with issue 5. Discovering SuperYou, A New Musical. Finishing October Comicbook Trivia. And more! (1:18:46) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Danger Street part 5 (36:02) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: October 2023 part 2 (57:33) New Comics Wednesday (1:06:49) Theatre & Comics: SuperYou, A New Mus…

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79 The Power of Creating Your Own Table with Insights from Reese Witherspoon & Highlights From Hello Sunshine's #ShineAway Event 14:14

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"Instead of vying for a seat at the table, you may need to create your own table." - Angela Chee What will be the next chapter for you? I recently participated in Hello Sunshine's Shine Away event in Los Angeles and I want to share the highlights and takeaways from this incredible event that brought powerful women together for important conversatio…

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TDR Digest 10.14.23: The Keith Giffen Edition 50:52

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The Daily Rios Digest for October 14th, 2023: The Keith Giffen Edition. (50:52) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) In Memoriam: Keith Giffen (03:22) Thru 1985: the Rookie, the Rise, the Rebel (19:17) Thru 1995: Peak Era and DC’s Golden Boy (30:00) Thru 2005: the Nomadic Years (37:25) Thru 2015: He’s back! (44:18) Thru 2023: the Final Years [email protected] …

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TDR 640: Smallville season 4 part 1 1:09:42

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The Daily Smallville Week Thirteen! Thoughts, observations and reactions to Smallville season four episodes 1 thru 5 with the introduction of… Lois Lane! As well as covering the Smallville magazine issues 9 and 10. (1:09:42) [email protected] The post TDR 640: Smallville season 4 part 1 first appeared on The Daily Rios.…

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TDR Digest 10.07.23 1:06:26

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The Daily Rios Digest for October 7th, 2023: Thoughts on Tick, Tick… Boom! Finishing up Injustice Year One. Comicbook Trivia for October. And more! (1:06:26) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Movie Musical Monday: Tick, Tick… Boom! (15:02) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: October 2023 part 1 (27:38) Comic Previews: for December (37:21) The Daily Reads Thursday: Injustic…

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TDR 638: Afterlife with Archie 1:58:53

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The Daily Rios Book Club returns with Afterlife with Archie by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Francesco Francavilla and Jack Morelli, suggested by and discussed with Matt Williams. (1:58:53) LINK: Matt Williams on Twitter twitter.com/batmattbeyond [email protected] The post TDR 638: Afterlife with Archie first appeared on The Daily Rios.…

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TDR Digest 09.30.23 1:07:24

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The Daily Rios Digest for September 30th, 2023: Covering the fourth issue of Danger Street. A Top 5 on Recurring Dreams. Listener Feedback. And more! (1:07:24) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Monday Musings: Fall Edition (01:58) Top 5 Tuesday: Recurring Dreams (19:41) New Comics Wednesday & DCBS books from Aug/Sept (27:53) Danger Street part 4 (55:28) Feedback…

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Tales of TLP: Remembering Keith Giffen 1:29:13

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For the sixteenth Tales of the Legion Project, we remember Keith Giffen, comics artist, writer and creator, known for his incredible influence on the Legion of Super-Heroes and beyond. (1:29:13) INTRO/OUTRO: Keith Giffen podcast www.youtube.com/@RealKeithGiffen/videos [email protected] [email protected] The post Tales of TLP: Remembering…

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TDR Digest 09.23.23 1:28:31

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The Daily Rios Digest for September 23rd, 2023: Wrapping up A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Danger Street continues with issue 3. Thoughts on Death Note the Musical. And more! (1:28:31) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Movie Monday: A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise wrap-up (20:56) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: September 2023 part 2 (30:41) New Comics Wednesd…

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78 The Power of The Pack with Female Quotient CEO and Founder Shelley Zalis 53:51

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Today's guest was "an Only and a Lonely" her entire career. Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, an equality services company that creates platforms for women and solutions for organizations committed to closing the gender gap in the workplace. Their "Equality Lounges®" at the world's largest business and industry conferences, from CES …

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TDR Digest 09.16.23 54:29

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The Daily Rios Digest for September 16th, 2023: Digging into Danger Street 2. Trivia for Batman Day 2023. My 500 Comicbook Challenge continues. And more! (54:29) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) My 500 Comicbook Goal Challenge 2023 (16:51) Danger Street part 2 (40:11) New Comics Wednesday (46:02) A Thought for Thursday: “What is a book?” (48:37) Batman Day 2023…

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TDR Digest 09.09.23 1:14:33

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The Daily Rios Digest for September 9th, 2023: Danger Street 1 by King, Fornés and company. Celebrating 50 Years of Super Friends and Star Trek: The Animated Series. Comic History Trivia for September. And more! (1:14:33) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Danger Street part 1 (26:41) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: September 2023 part 1 (41:20) Comic Previews: for Nove…

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TDR Digest 09.02.23 58:09

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The Daily Rios Digest for September 2nd, 2023: Thoughts on the Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection documentary. Reviewing Marvel Age 1000. Researching the origins of Firestorm. And more! (58:09) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Magazine Monday: Back Issue! 112 on Firestorm (17:44) TV Tuesday: Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection (27:17) Wednesday Night Fever: Marvel…

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The Legion Project 42: To Sleep a Thousand Years… 2:09:09

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The Legion discovers the truth about Laurel Kent in “To Sleep A Thousand Years…” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 42. (2:09:09) TIMESTAMPS: (00:43) Preamble (04:09) Legion of Super-Heroes 42 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (31:13) Main discussion (1:33:00) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium 2 and 3, Secret Origins 22, and …

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TDR Digest 08.26.23 1:05:14

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The Daily Rios Digest for August 26th, 2023: Movie reviews on Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny, Oppenheimer, Barbie and Blue Beetle. August Comic History Trivia. New lists on the DCU Infinite app. And more! (1:05:14) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Movie Monday: Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny, Oppen…

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TDR Digest 08.19.23 1:26:34

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The Daily Rios Digest for August 19th, 2023: The Wolverine Saga begins. Remembering lyricist Tom Jones. World’s Finest: Silver, Bronze or both? And more! (1:26:34) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Marvel Saga Monday: the Wolverine Saga 1 (31:18) In Memoriam: Tom Jones (43:20) New Comics Wednesday & Jonathan Hickman’s G.O.D.S. onesheets part 3 (51:02) Vibeology …

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77 The Power of Being Underestimated and How to Fully Step Into Your Only with Caulipower Founder Gail Becker 45:20

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"You can't be so focused on what you think success looks like that you don't enjoy the journey." - Gail Becker What are you waiting for? My guest today Gail Becker is the Founder of Caulipower, a cauliflower pizza crust and frozen food company named one of the top 10 World's Most Innovative Food Companies in 2022 by Fast Company. Gail's career span…

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TDR Digest 08.12.23 1:04:09

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The Daily Rios Digest for August 12th, 2023: Top 5 Frustrating Arcade Games. DC’s Thriller gets a Meanwhile… spotlight. Controversial Theatre Casting thoughts. And more! (1:04:09) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Meanwhile… Monday part 14: February’84 (14:41) Top 5 Tuesday: Frustrating Arcade Games (29:12) New Comics Wednesday & Jonathan Hickman’s G.O.D.S. ones…

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TDR Digest 08.05.23 1:05:20

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The Daily Rios Digest for August 5th, 2023: A preview of Jonathan Hickman’s G.O.D.S. Remembering Paul Reubens. August Comic History Trivia. And more! (1:05:20) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) In Memoriam: Paul Reubens (05:12) Timeline Trivia Tuesday: August 2023 part 1 (26:53) Previews: for October / Jonathan Hickman’s G.O.D.S. onesheets (48:40) Three for Thur…

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TDR Digest 07.29.23 1:13:00

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The Daily Rios Digest for July 29th, 2023: Examining the Indiana Jones franchise. Reviewing Superman: Space Age. An ASMR Top 5. And more! (1:13:00) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Movie Monday: Indiana Jones franchise (18:36) Top 5 Tuesday: ASMR Pet Peeves (27:33) Wednesday Night Fever: 800th issue of Flash and Wonder Woman (45:46) Crisis Corner: Superman: Spa…