Best Derrick Ferguson Host Emeritus Podcasts (2025)

With the Fantastic Four entering the MCU, it's time to look back at their very first live-action outing. We're finally covering the Roger Corman-produced, never-officially released 1994 Fantastic Four movie! Fellow podcaster Logan Crowley joins Perry for a look at this strange little film. Listen to Logan on the Single Bound podcast and follow him …

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SCP #216 – Black Adam (2022) 57:19

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The balance of power in the DC Universe absolutely shifted...although not in the way Dwayne Johnson had thought. This week, Perry is joined by Kaz Wheeler to discuss the largely underwhelming Black Adam. Listen to Kaz on the Didn't Get All of It Japan podcast and follow him on Bluesky and Instagram. Want to tell us what you think? Have any question…

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SCP #215 – X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) 1:46:25

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We're back with all-new episodes! This time, Perry is joined by Daniel Cohen, host of Batman by the Numbers, to break down X-Men: Apocalypse! Expected to chart a new course with the First Class cast, it...didn't exactly turn out that way. Listen to Daniel on The Pop Break's Batman by the Numbers podcast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any que…

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Summer of Superman Bonus – Ranking the DCEU 2:24:28

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. For our final rebroadcast, revisit Perry's ranking of the DCEU (and see how his opinions have evolved) with cosplayer Justin De Voe! New episodes return next week! Want to tell …

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Summer of Superman Bonus – Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) 1:37:23

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. In our second bonus, revisit Perry's discussion of the Snyder Cut with author Adam Lance Garcia! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about s…

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Summer of Superman Bonus – Justice League (2017) 1:40:34

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. As a bonus, revisit Perry and Derrick's coverage of Josstice League, the Whedon cut of Justice League. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry a…

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Summer of Superman #15 – The Death and Return of Superman (2023) 1:16:39

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. We close out this rebroadcast series with Perry and Krypton Report's Tyler Patrick's discussion of the Death and Return of Superman! Want to tell us what you think? Have any que…

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Summer of Superman #14 – Superman: Red Son (2020) 1:18:27

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. Revisit Perry and Stacy Dooks' conversation about Superman: Red Son! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comic…

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Summer of Superman #13 – Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) 1:56:18

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time, we look back on Perry and Derrick's epic takedown of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry abo…

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Summer of Superman #12 – The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015) 1:41:07

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time, we revisit Perry and Derrick's discussion of the documentary, The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?, going into the troubled production of what would have been …

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Summer of Superman Bonus: Secret Identities 1:27:18

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Perry was recently on Digging For Kryptonite with Anthony Desiato to discuss the necessity of Superman's secret identity. As a companion to that, listen to this rebroadcast of the time Anthony was on this show to talk about the concept of the superhero secret identity in general! Listen to "Must There Be a Clark Kent?: In Defense of the Secret Iden…

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Summer of Superman #11 – Superman Unbound (2013) 1:07:29

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. Re-listen to Perry's conversation with Superman podcaster Anthony Desiato about Superman Unbound, the animated adaptation of the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank story, Superman: Brainiac…

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Summer of Superman #10 – Man of Steel (2013) 1:49:52

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. Listen again to Perry's conversation about Man of Steel with author Adam Lance Garcia, a movie that they've both had changing views on over the years. Want to tell us what you t…

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Superman (2025) Spoiler-Free Instant Reaction 16:49

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Just a quick digression from our Summer of Superman recap. Perry had the opportunity to see the new Superman movie last night and wanted to share some quick, spoiler-free, post-film reactions.By Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)

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Summer of Superman #9 – Superman vs. the Elite (2012) 1:19:35

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. In this episode, revisit Perry's discussion with podcaster Craig McKenzie about Superman vs. the Elite, the animated adaptation of one of the greatest Superman stories ever writ…

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Summer of Superman #8 – All-Star Superman (2011) 1:05:18

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time around, revisit Perry's discussion on All-Star Superman with Superman fan (and his former teacher) Bernie Gerstmayr! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions…

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Summer of Superman #7 – Superman Returns (2006) 2:23:24

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. We revisit another episode when Derrick was still with us, and our discussion of Superman Returns, and Brandon Routh's first outing as the Man of Steel. Want to tell us what you…

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Summer of Superman #6 – The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997) 1:19:33

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. Now, we revisit Perry's discussion with podcaster Mike Blanchard about the crossover between the Batman and Superman animated series! Want to tell us what you think? Have any qu…

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Summer of Superman #5 – Steel (1997) 1:47:32

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time around, we revisit Perry and Derrick's epic discussion of the abysmal Steel! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes…

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Summer of Superman #4 – Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996) 1:24:38

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. We dive back into animation with Stacy Dooks to discuss Superman: The Last Son of Krypton, the three-parter that launched the iconic Superman: The Animated Series! Want to tell …

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Summer of Superman #3 – Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) 1:19:48

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. To discuss Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Perry is joined by writer and self-proclaimed Superman IV defender, Liam Carrigan. Want to tell us what you think? Have any question…

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Summer of Superman #2 – Superman II (1980) 1:47:16

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time, listen as Perry and fellow podcaster Nic Baldwin cover both the Lester and Donner cuts of Superman II! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments …

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Summer of Superman #1 - Superman: The Movie (1978) 1:59:00

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In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. In this episode, revisit the very first episode of the show, when Perry and Derrick discussed Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie! Want to tell us what you think? Have any ques…

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Superhero Cinephiles Presents ... the Summer of Superman! 3:16

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The show will be going on hiatus for a bit, but in the meantime, enjoy revisiting all of our past Superman coverage to prepare for James Gunn's upcoming Superman film this summer!By Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)

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#214 – Fant4stic (2015) 1:19:36

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Before the Fantastic Four make their MCU debut this summer, revisit Josh Trank's poorly conceived, much-maligned attempt at a gritty reboot of Marvel's first family. Author and magician Eoin Smith joins to discuss Fant4stic, which proves to be anything but. Visit Eoin's Linktree to find out more about him. Want to tell us what you think? Have any q…

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#213 – Turtles Forever (2009) 1:10:57

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Smash Trivia John of the Gamma Analysis podcast joins to discuss Turtles Forever, the 2009 film that brought together the characters of the 2003 and the 1987 TMNT shows. We discuss how it holds up and the mixed reception it got. Listen to John on the Gamma Analysis podcast or follow him on Bluesky. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions…

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#212 – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) 1:17:22

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Ralph Puma is back again for another MCU installment! This week, we look at the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Unfairly maligned by certain corners of the internet, we got a huge kick out of this series and especially Tatiana Maslany's excellent portrayal of the Jade Giantess. Visit Linktree for all of Ralph’s links. Want to tell us what…

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#211 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) 1:14:49

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Musician Ralph Puma returns for a discussion of one of Marvel's most maligned movies—Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Largely considered representative of everything people don't like about the MCU's Multiverse Saga, we still found some fun things to talk about and can appreciate the swings it took. Visit Linktree for all of Ralph’s links. Want t…

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#210 – The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005) 1:08:36

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This episode, Perry is joined by writer and comedian (and old IRL buddy) Logan Trent for a chat about the absolutely abysmal film, The Crow: Wicked Prayer. From Dennis Hopper's drugged up cameo to the terrible fight choreography, there's not a lot of positive things in this film. Follow Logan on Bluesky and listen to him on the WNBYay! podcast. Wan…

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#209 – Teen Titans Go! to the Movies (2018) 56:36

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Comic book fan and educator Scott Honig returns to discuss Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, the 2018 parody of superhero film culture. Poking fun at the rash of superhero movies and with some cool music to boot and a massive amount of in-jokes, there's a lot to like about this film. Listen to Scott's appearances on the Digging For Kryptonite podcast.…

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#208 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) 1:17:57

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Following the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the sequel to Black Panther was put in a difficult position in figuring out a path forward. Today, podcaster Matthew Maulding joins to discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the introduction of Namor and Ironheart to the MCU, the decision not to recast T'Challa, Shuri stepping up as the lead, and a w…

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#207 – The Death and Return of Superman (2019) 1:16:39

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Elements of The Death of Superman have been adapted many times, but this time, we look at the most accurate and full adaptation in the two-part The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen series. Krypton Report's Tyler Patrick returns to discuss this adaptation and how well it did its job. Listen to Tyler on the Krypton Report Podcast. Want to …

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#206 – The Wolverine (2013) 1:58:38

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Artist and inker Travis James joins the show for a discussion about The Wolverine! An adaptation of the classic Chris Claremont/Frank Miller story, the film makes some odd changes and has a bizarre third act. But otherwise, it's a solid film and fun to talk about. Follow Travis on Bluesky. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comme…

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#205 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) 1:15:52

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It's the second part of our Turtles double-feature! Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley is back again, and this week, we're looking at the most-recent Turtles film, 2023's Mutant Mayhem! How'd Seth Rogan's more youthful-oriented take on the Turtles work for us? Find out! Visit HyphenUniverse.com for more on Kelen's music and podcasts. Want to tell us what you …

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#204 – TMNT (2007) 1:24:24

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Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley returns for another double feature! This time, we're embracing our childhood nostalgia for the Turtles by first discussing 2007's CGI animated flick, TMNT! Mostly ignored when it came out, how's it hold up now? Visit HyphenUniverse.com for more on Kelen's music and podcasts. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions…

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#203 – Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) 1:13:52

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Author Gordon Dymowski returns to the show, and we discuss one of the most beloved animated DC films, Justice League: The New Frontier. Despite its reputation, how does it hold up as an adaptation of the classic Darwyn Cooke comic? If you’re in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup. You can also find his books on Amazon…

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#202 – Thor: Ragnarok (2017) 1:26:26

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Comic fan Mike Sangregorio joins the show for a fun discussion about the best of the Thor films, Thor: Ragnarok! How did this reinvent the character? What did Ragnarok do well that Love & Thunder dropped the ball on? We touch on all this and a whole lot more. Listen to Mike's appearances on Digging For Kryptonite. Want to tell us what you think? Ha…

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#201 – X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) 1:11:08

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The claws are coming out this week! Marvel novelist Carrie Harris joins Perry to discuss Hugh Jackman's much maligned first solo outing as Wolverine, and there's a lot to talk about—some good (Liev Schreiber), but a lot of bad. Visit Carrie's website to learn about her books. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry …

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#200 – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 1:58:51

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It's our 200th episode! And for an episode like this, we're covering a superhero movie with two titanic leads, plus two guests—Kris Ingersol and Bertrand Allain of Media/Lit! Strap in, because we're talking the multiversal madness of Deadpool & Wolverine, and all the good and some bad that comes with that. Listen to Kris and Bertrand on the Media/L…

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Ghost Rider (2007) 1:06:16

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Jeff Fountain of the USDN Podcast is the guest this week for a discussion of Nicolas Cage's first (completed) superhero film—2007's Ghost Rider! We discuss the film's legacy, Cage's performance, and all the ways it really missed the mark. Check out the USDN Podcast and Datfeelin Podcast Network on Facebook. Want to tell us what you think? Have any …

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Dark Avenger (1990) 1:01:05

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Author Brad Mengel returns for a discussion of another forgotten superhero movie. This time, we discuss 1990's Dark Avenger, a fairly shoddy attempt at capitalizing on the success of Batman '89, but features a fun performance from Maggie Han and some surprise cameos from the likes of Ken Jenkins and Robert Vaughn. Visit Brad’s blog Want to tell us …

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Big Hero 6 (2014) 1:36:35

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Educator and comic fan Scott Honig returns for a fun discussion about Big Hero 6! Many people may not know that this film is actually based on a lesser-known Marvel team. And even fewer know that Scott was an intern who had a hand in the publication of the first BH6 mini-series! We discuss the comic version (good and bad), how this film improved on…

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SCP Classic – Batman Returns (1992) 1:50:24

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Since we're still off for the holidays, it's a good chance to revisit another superhero holiday favorite—1992's Batman Returns! Relive Perry and Derrick's discussion as you get ready to ring in the new year. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play o…

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SCP Classic: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) 1:22:15

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We're off for the holidays, but relive 2022's Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and Perry's discussion with filmmaker Rick Ives about the film. Visit Flashbulb Films to learn more about Rick and his work. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to pl…

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The Crow: Salvation (2000) 1:08:00

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Tyler Patrick of the Krypton Report Podcast makes his debut on the show to discuss The Crow: Salvation, the third film in a series that seems cursed with mediocrity. Featuring a pre-Spider-Man Kirsten Dunst and a great performance from a then-unknown Walton Goggins. We've got some thoughts on the things this film did decently, and spots where they …

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Trilogy (2024) 1:17:39

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As promised in his last appearance, Stacy Dooks has returned to discuss the Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Trilogy! It didn't get a whole lot of positive reviews, and there's reason for that. But some interesting things to look at in this anyway, and how it connects to the previous DC animated universe. Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Powe…

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The Dark Knight (2008) 1:18:35

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We finally got here after almost 200 episodes—The Dark Knight. Considered by many to be the greatest superhero movie ever made, including the first Oscar-winning performance in a superhero film. So how does it hold up? Regular guest Derick McDuff returns to help Perry answer that question as they reflect on this film and its legacy. Listen to Deric…

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Superman: Unbound (2013) 1:07:29

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In a first for his appearances on this show, Superman podcaster Anthony Desiato is here to actually talk about a Superman movie! We're talking Superman: Unbound, the animated adaptation of the Superman: Brainiac story. We discuss the odd title, our feelings on this story and its source material, and the depiction of Supergirl. Listen to Anthony’s p…

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Venom (2018) 1:08:57

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After a long absense, Professor Sy Islam is back. This time, we break from the MCU and look at the Sony Spidey-adjacent universe and arguably the most successful film in that series, 2018's Venom! We talk about the character's history, how this movie turned out better than anyone expected, and a lot more. Pick up a copy of Leaders Assemble! Leaders…