Best Josie Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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180 Planet of the Apes with Jonathan Howell and Eric Magill 1:42:05

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180 - Planet of the Apes In this episode, we travel back to 2001 and dive headfirst into the strange, ambitious, and often divisive reboot of Planet of the Apes directed by Tim Burton. Joined by returning guest Jonathan Howell (Swordboys) and first-time guest Eric Magill (The Unapologetic Geek), we peel back the prosthetics and explore what worked,…

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180 Outtake: Fine Art 0:56

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In which our heroes discuss fine art.By Reel Comic Heroes

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179 Jurassic Park III 1:36:53

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179 - Jurassic Park III Hold onto your butts! This week on Reel Comic Heroes, we're diving headfirst into the chaotic, avian-infested world of Jurassic Park III. Join Travis and Patrick as they dissect the questionable parenting decisions, the surprisingly effective Alan Grant survival tips, and the sheer absurdity of a talking raptor dream sequenc…

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178 Outtake Romy And Michelle 1:48

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In which our heroes discuss Romy and Michelle's High School ReunionBy Reel Comic Heroes

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178 Outtake: Josie And The Pussycats Minute 1:54

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In which our heroes lament the Josie & The Pussycats Minute podcast that never was (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)By Reel Comic Heroes

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178 Josie and the Pussycats with Niall McGowan 2:04:35

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178 - Josie & The Pussycats with Niall McGowan In this episode, we're strumming the power chords of early 2000s pop culture with the glittering, satirical cult classic Josie & The Pussycats! Joining us is none other than Niall McGowan, co-host of Bat Minute and a connoisseur of all things comic and cinematic. Together, we dive into the neon-drenche…

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178 Outtake: Fiona the Borg Queen 2:19

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In which our heroes discuss Parker Posey (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)By Reel Comic Heroes

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178 Outtake: Dennis the Menace 1:40

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Our upcoming Josie & the Pussycats episode is jam-packed, so we had to trim some stuff out. But rather than throw out this gold, here you go.By Reel Comic Heroes

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177 Monkeybone 1:41:25

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Get ready for a wild, surreal ride through the twisted corridors of early-2000s cinema as the Reel Comic Heroes crew dives headfirst into Monkeybone—a film that’s part dark fantasy, part slapstick comedy, and entirely confusing. In this episode, we unpack the strange journey of cartoonist Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser), who finds himself trapped in a b…

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176 Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker with Alex Thompson Forte 1:47:46

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176 - Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker with Alex Thompson-Forte In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the animated classic Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Hosts Travis and Patrick are joined by special guest Alex Thompson-Forte to unravel the dark and thrilling story that brings the Clown Prince of Crime back to terrorize Neo-Got…

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175 X-Men with Adam Sheehan 2:36:44

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175 - X-Men with Adam Sheehan Get ready, true believers! In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the movie that helped launch the modern era of superhero films, X-Men (2000). Directed by Bryan Singer and featuring an all-star cast, this film brought Marvel’s beloved mutants to the big screen in a way that changed comic book adaptations f…

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174 The Crow: Salvation with Bubbawheat and Eric Magill 1:56:54

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174 - The Crow: Salvation with Bubbawheat and Eric Magill Justice comes with a vengeance! This week, we’re diving into the third installment of The Crow franchise – The Crow: Salvation (2000). This direct-to-video sequel brings a new story of revenge and redemption, starring Eric Mabius as Alex Corvis, a wrongfully executed man who returns from the…

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173 - Outtake - Jonathan the Furby 1:46

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In which we meet a new friend.By Reel Comic Heroes

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173 - Mission: Impossible - II with George Hendricks and Jonathan Howell 2:08:26

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173 - Mission: Impossible - II with George Hendricks and Jonathan Howell WARNING: This episode is very explicit. Welcome back to Reel Comic Heroes—the podcast where we take a deep dive into the best (and sometimes worst) action-packed, comic-inspired, and downright legendary films. Today, we’re tackling a sequel that cranked up the stunts, slow mot…

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173 - Outtake - Tea and Malort 3:12

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Spend some time in the green room with us before our recording of Mission: Impossible - II.By Reel Comic Heroes

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172 - Galaxy Quest with Charlie Talbert 1:57:34

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172 - Galaxy Quest with Charlie Talbert In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we embark on a journey to the stars as we discuss the 1999 cult classic Galaxy Quest. We are joined by special guest Charlie Talbert, who played titular Angus in the 1995 coming-of-age classic, ‘Angus’. Charlie can also be seen in recent films such as; Megalopolis, Lisa F…

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171 - The Matrix with Jarf Harden 1:30:12

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171 - The Matrix with Jarf Harden In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive deep into the iconic sci-fi film The Matrix. Join us as we explore its groundbreaking visuals, philosophical themes, and the unforgettable characters that have shaped pop culture. We discuss the film's impact on the genre, its innovative use of special effects, and the …

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170 - The World is Not Enough 1:31:53

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170 - The World is Not Enough Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of espionage and intrigue with our review of The World is Not Enough on Reel Comic Heroes Podcast! Bond aficionados Patrick and Travis take a deep dive into Pierce Brosnan's third outing as 007, where Bond faces off against the cunning Renard and the seductive Elektra King. D…

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169 - Mystery Men with Dave Pallas 2:06:03

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169 - Mystery Men with Dave Pallas In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, our hosts dive into the zany world of superhero satire with the 1999 cult classic "Mystery Men." Joining them is special guest Dave Pallas, a seasoned podcaster and superhero aficionado known for his insights into the heroic citizens of Champion City. Guest Plugs Check out Dav…

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The Iron Giant Minute: Ep12 - Wobbling the Image 29:53

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Reel Comic Heroes Presents: The Iron Giant Minute: Episode 012 - Wobbling the Image Guests: Crystal Beth and Dave Pallas As discussed in the Reel Comic Heroes episode for The Iron Giant, Travis was working on a Movies by Minutes project for The Iron Giant. This is one of the only episodes ever recorded. The project got put on hold shortly after thi…

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The Iron Giant Minute: Ep11 - Happy Bob Ross Trees 19:29

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Reel Comic Heroes Presents: The Iron Giant Minute: Episode 011 - Happy Bob Ross Trees Guests: Crystal Beth and Dave Pallas As discussed in the Reel Comic Heroes episode for The Iron Giant, Travis was working on a Movies by Minutes project for The Iron Giant. This is one of the only episodes ever recorded. The project got put on hold shortly after t…

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168 - The Iron Giant 1:31:33

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168 - The Iron Giant Join our hosts as they delve into the timeless animated classic, "The Iron Giant." Released in 1999, this Brad Bird-directed film has captivated audiences with its heartfelt story and stunning animation. We explore the film's commentary on Cold War paranoia and the fear of the unknown, as well as its optimistic message of hope …

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167 - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 1:07:39

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167 - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Join us on the next episode of Reel Comic Heroes podcast as we journey back to the swinging '60s... We're diving into the uproarious world of Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me! Mike Myers returns as the International Man of Mystery in this outrageous sequel, where he must travel through time to reclai…

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PodM8s Presents - May 2024 Mental Health Round Table 1:31:28

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PodM8s Presents: You Alright M8? Mental Health Round Table Every so often a few members of the PodM8s Facebook Group get together to talk about Mental Health. We think it is important to talk about our struggles and successes with Mental Health. If you have a story to share, we encourage you to do so. Please know that there is always someone who wi…

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166 - Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace with Liz Whitaker 2:01:47

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166 - Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace with Liz Whitaker Every saga has a beginning. In 1999, The Phantom Menace brought Star Wars back to the big screen and forever changed the landscape of Star Wars. Here to share in this adventure with us is Liz Whitaker (Mean Girls Minute). Guest Plug Check out Liz’s amazing art and fashion designs: ht…

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165 - Star Trek: Insurrection with Jonathan Howell 2:02:34

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165 - Star Trek: Insurrection with Jonathan Howell There’s so much insurrection-ing happening in this movie we didn’t even know where to start! Thankfully, Jonathan Howell was on loan to us from the Swordboys Podcast to help explain when the insurrection began. Guest Plugs Hear Jonathan over on Swordboys and follow @swordboysdotbiz on TikTok Discus…

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164 - Godzilla with Mark Ybarra and Robert Kelly 2:34:59

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164 - Godzilla with Mark Ybarra & Robert Kelly The King of Monsters is finally being talked about on RCH! Sure, it may be the 1998 movie starring Matthew Broderick and an overgrown iguana, but hey... Joining us are two Big G lovers and experts, Mark Ybarra and Robert Kelly. Guest Plugs Mark Ybarra - DC Cinematic MinuteRobert Kelly - Record All Mons…

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163 - Blade with Nhi Do 2:30:21

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163 - Blade with Nhi Do Released in an era well before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Blade stands out as being one of the best pre-MCU movies based on a Marvel Comic. We had a great time talking about this, one, and hope that you have a fun listening along. Our guest, was Nhi Do, who claimed this episode four years prior to recording - she was tha…

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162 - The Avengers with Pete the Retailer 1:52:14

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162 - The Avengers with Pete the Retailer “And there came a day unlike any other, when Earth’s mightiest heroes found themselves united against a common threat.” John Steed and Emma Peel teamed up to fight an angry Scotsman with a weather machine. That’s right. We’re talking about the other ‘The Avengers’. Pete the Retailer from Star Wars Minute jo…

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161 - Gen 13 with Bubbawheat 1:40:47

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161 - Gen 13 with Bubbawheat Every so often a movie which isn’t on our original list makes its way onto the show. Such is the case with Gen 13. This is a movie that we weren’t even aware of and yet our guest, Bubbawheat took it upon himself to make us aware. For that we’re grateful to have had the opportunity to chat about this odd little animated …

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160 - The Mask of Zorro 1:01:49

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160 - The Mask of Zorro - Part 2 The first half of this discussion is on the Minute of Thieves podcast feed. It’s a crossover episode! This is part 2 of Travis and Patrick’s discussion of The Mask of Zorro. Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens Follow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd Join us for our …

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159 - Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD with George Hendricks 1:46:31

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159 - Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD with George Hendricks The year was 1998, and Marvel Entertainment was ready to come back to the world of Made for TV Movies with Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.. The only man for the job was The Hoff himself, David Hasselhoff. Joining us to talk eye patch secrets and weird henchmen is returning guest, George Hendri…

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158 - Batman/Mr Freeze: SubZero 1:25:29

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158 - Batman/Mr. Freeze: SubZero We’re back in the animated world of Gotham City and this time we’re looking at Batman/Mr. Freeze: SubZero. Freeze is trying to save his wife, Nora again. But this time he must take a life to save a life. The life of Batgirl/Barbara Gordon. Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League …

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157 - Dark City with George Hendricks 1:50:04

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157 - Dark City with George Hendricks This was an interesting episode for us for a few reasons. Dark City wasn’t originally on our list of movies to cover (thanks to previous guest, Riley Silverman to bringing it to our attention) and we really had no familiarity with it. Travis is joined by first time guest, George Hendricks to find out what makes…

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156 - Tomorrow Never Dies 1:57:01

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156 - Tomorrow Never Dies Pierce Brosnan returns as 007 in ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’. Travis is joined by podcaster and author, Erik Slader to look at Brosnan’s second outing as James Bond. Does it live up to the heights of ‘Goldeneye’ or have a reputation like ‘Die Another Day’? Check out the episode and find out. Check out Erik’s various podcasts her…

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155 - Alien: Resurrection 1:43:30

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155 - Alien: Resurrection Somehow, Ellen Ripley returned. This time she’s got to team up with some space pirates to defeat a ship full of Xenomorphs before the ship returns to Earth. Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens Follow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd Join us for our next movie review - Tomo…

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154 - Starship Troopers with Jonathan Howell 2:17:25

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154 - Starship Troopers with Jonathan Howell Do you want to live forever!? Grab your gear and go on a bug hunt with us! It’s time to get into Starship Troopers with friend of the show, Jonathan Howell. Would you like to know more? Then listen to the episode. Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens He…

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153 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest with Megan Coleman 1:45:19

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153 - Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Pairing up Batman and Superman seems like such an obvious move given how fundamentally different these two heroes are. They both strive for justice, but both have different methods of achieving it. It took a long time for them to meet in the pages of DC comics, and even longer before they met on screen. The Bat…

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152 - Door Mouse with Nhi Do 37:37

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Reel Comic Heroes: 152 - Door Mouse with Nhi Do Nhi Do returns! Here’s a hiatus episode in which we discuss Nhi’s new movie ‘Door Mouse’ which is out now in select theaters and on VOD. ‘Door Mouse’ is a noir detective thriller directed by Avan Jogia. We also discuss the upcoming ‘Jedi: Survivor’ video game, weddings and the Fantastic Four. ‘Door Mo…

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151 - Spider-Man (94) Script Read 2:51:44

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Reel Comic Heroes: 151 - Spider-Man (94) Script Read We decided to do something a little different this episode and assembled some folks for a script read of the unmade ‘Spider-Man’ from 1994. We’re performing the 2nd revision by Joseph Goldman, James Cameron and John Brancato from 7/29/1993. This script would’ve eventually changed even more and wo…

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150 - Steel with Jarf Harden 1:17:34

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Reel Comic Heroes: 150 - Steel with Jarf Harden It’s a bold move to take a Superman-adjacent character like John Henry Irons, cast Shaquille O’Neal and remove any Superman related backstory. Despite its reputation, ‘Steel’ had a few pleasant surprises for us. Joining us to discuss soufflés, bad jokes and free throws is Jarf Harden from the podcast …

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149 - Spawn with Sean Malloy 1:27:31

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Reel Comic Heroes: 149 - Spawn with Sean Malloy It was meant to be the “special effects movie event of the year” in 1997. But ultimately, it was a movie that was largely seen as a failure. Spawn may one day return to the big screen. Until that day, we’ll take a closer look into Spawn alongside our guest, Sean Malloy. Discuss the episode over at the…

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148 - Deleted Scene 4:33

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Of Dinosaurs and Armageddons Cut from episode 148 - Men In Black with Tierney SteeleBy Reel Comic Heroes

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148 - Men In Black with Tierney Steele 2:11:24

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Reel Comic Heroes: 148 - Men In Black with Tierney Steele The Summer blockbuster season wasn’t complete without a Will Smith movie for those of us of a certain age. Men In Black came along and was something new and different. It brought Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones together as Agents J and K. Teaming up with us this episode is podcaster, author a…

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147 - Batman & Robin with Riley Silverman 2:15:09

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Episode 147 - Batman & Robin with Riley Silverman It’s finally time to say goodbye to the Burton/Schumacher era Batman franchise with 1997’s Batman & Robin. Joining us is first time guest, Riley Silverman. Riley talks about her love of Uma Thurman’s Poison Ivy and we discuss the possibility that this movie may not be very good. But that doesn't mea…

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146 - The Lost World: Jurassic Park with Carys Lunn 1:39:54

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Reel Comic Heroes: 146 - The Lost World: Jurassic Park with Carys Lunn A sequel to something as well-regarded as Jurassic Park is a monumental undertaking. Steven Spielberg takes us to a new island full of unrestrained dinosaurs and possibly more dangerous humans in The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Joining us on this adventure is the unstoppable Cary…

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145 - Character Review - Hal Jordan, Jesse Custer, Black Lightning & She-Hulk 36:17

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Episode 145 - Character Review - Hal Jordan, Jesse Custer, Black Lightning & She-Hulk We’re using IGN’s Top 100 Comic Book Heroes list and choosing characters to talk about at random. This episode focuses on Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Jesse Custer (Preacher), Black Lightning & She-Hulk. Discuss the episode over at the Facebook group: The Reel Comi…

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144 - The Fifth Element with Crystal Beth 1:01:12

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Reel Comic Heroes: 144 - The Fifth Element with Crystal Beth Greetings, supreme beings. We’re transmitting to you from Fhloston Paradise to bring you the most supergreen episode you’ve ever heard. It’s time to go back to the future and discuss The Fifth Element. We’re joined by Crystal Beth, who has dedicated hours to analyzing, scrutinizing and ce…

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143 - Character Review - Ghost Rider, Aquaman, Jim Gordon & Supergirl 43:24

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143 - Character Review - Ghost Rider, Aquaman, Jim Gordon & Supergirl We’re using IGN’s Top 100 Comic Book Heroes list and choosing characters to talk about at random. This episode focuses on Ghost Rider, Aquaman, Commissioner James Gordon & Supergirl. Discuss the episode over at the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens Our next…

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142 - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery with Alyson Grimm and James B. 1:51:01

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Reel Comic Heroes: 142 - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery with Alyson Grimm and James B. We’re back to tackle yet another classic spy franchise. There are no quotes from the movie in this description as you’ll find plenty referenced in the episode itself. We’re here to discuss the Mike Myers driven spy comedy ‘Austin Powers: Internationa…