Flopcast episode 676! We’re looking back at the comic book scene of forty years ago, and we’ve brought in a special guest to help: ESO Network Director (and longtime comic book fan) Mike Faber. The big story of 1985 was Crisis on Infinite Earths, but we cover much more, including:
Flopcast episode 662! If your New Year’s Resolution was to strengthen your vocabulary with the help of some DC Comics superheroes, we’ve got you covered. Yes, we’re turning back to The Super Dictionary, that bizarre book of words and definitions for the kids of 1978. Our latest batch of Super
With Dragon Con finally out of the way, we can have some real fun! Let’s read the dictionary! Specifically we’re diving back into The Super Dictionary, a bizarre 1978 book for kids that mixed learning and DC Comics superheroes, and left everyone thoroughly confused. After perusing a few more entries, we
Flopcast episode 611! Ready for more vocabulary lessons with the Justice League of America? We’re diving back into The Super Dictionary, a 1978 book that attempted to mix learning with superheroes, and succeeded in being completely bizarre. This time we’ll look at entries involving: walrus baseball with Aquaman, cleaning an invisible
But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy Episode 84! Welcome to our 4th annual Pride episode, celebrating one of our favorite times of year! Martha is talking about Batwoman, AKA Kate Kane, and Brittany is talking about a bunch of lesser known Queer characters who may not warrant their own episodes, but
Flopcast episode 581! Continuing our ten week celebration of the 1980s, we have some silly artifacts to examine from 1981. First Kornflake brings us a couple of Dr Pepper commercials featuring David Naughton (from Makin’ It), Mickey Rooney (from One of the Boys), and the classic two-person horse costume (from our dreams).
But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy Episode 83! In this week’s episode, Brittany describes the various creepy entities populating the hugely popular horror fiction podcast, The Magnus Archives. Then Martha discusses one of her favorite DC animated movies, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy on Instagram!
Flopcast episode 575! It’s a quick Sunday brunch edition of The Flopcast! Except we forgot to have brunch! Anyway, Kevin has tales from the cold and rainy Margarita Half Marathon (with margaritas and shiny blankets), and the hot and grueling Providence Marathon (with Mickey Mouse hands and Jeff Goldblum heads).
Flopcast episode 571! 1978’s The Super Dictionary attempted to teach kids vocabulary using DC Comics superheroes. We don’t know if it succeeded as a learning tool, but it sure succeeded in being super weird. (If you’ve ever seen that silly image of Lex Luthor stealing forty cakes, it comes from this very
But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy Episode 78! It’s all Bat-talk this week, starting with Martha’s review of the classic storyline “Batman: Battle for the Cowl.” You’ll never guess the identity of the impostor Batman, unless you’ve been paying the slightest bit of attention. Then Brittany looks at all the pets
But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy Episode 72! This week we’re joined by our two besties from New England! Yes! All four girls of Good Enough Cosplay are talking about their Top 5 favorite worst comic book character costumes! Buckle up, everyone! But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy on Instagram! Good Enough
But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy Episode 70! Martha is talking about Michael Crichton’s science fiction/psychological thriller Sphere (the novel, not the movie). Meanwhile, Brittany has more Teen Titans talk, as we learn all about Starfire’s mean girl sister, Blackfire. But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy on Instagram! Please rate and review
