Best Ryan Mcclure Podcasts (2025)

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Mik Ebisu Joins Evan and Bruce For The Final 2025 Episode 1:08:20

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Send us a text Our last episode of the year, we take stock of the North Platte 80s season, discuss all of our guests, and enjoy one last week in the Pecos League. It's not goodbye, just so long until 2026. Mik Ebisu is our interview guest. He's the Blackwell Flycatchers manager. Mik was raised in Japan and graduated from high school there before at…

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Pecos League Umpires Micah Scott and Scott Cotton join Evan and Bruce this week! 53:23

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Send us a text The two man umpire crew of Micah Scott and Scott Cotton are an indispensable and ever present part of the Pecos League's Mountain Division. Since opening day, they've travelled over 6,000 miles, stayed in a hotel every night and learned to cope with player and manager pleas and emotions for nine innings or more each game. An interest…

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Wild Card Fever, Chess Championships, Super Sub Ryan Lutinski and more. Another fun week in the Pecos League! 55:14

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Send us a text Evan and Bruce get together to talk about all the latest action in the Pecos League, playoff implications and more. And keeping with the catchphrase, "Anything can happen in the Pecos League" we talk about impromptu laundry service and chess boards, too. All of that, and North Platte RF/PH/jack of all trades Ryan Lutinski joins Evan …

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All Star Pitcher Pierce Salbego Joins Us, Along With His Father David! 56:23

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Send us a text Another action packed week in Pecos League baseball, including an acapella national anthem, big ears and what to do when a restaurant you really want to try is closing soon. Our interview this week is with all-star Pierce Salbego and his dad, David. Don't miss it! Pecos League SABR Evan Katz Bruce McClure…

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This Week, Ivan Santos Joins Us To Discuss Part Time Preparation 49:18

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Send us a text There are fewer in game moments for a part time 2B, PH and PR, but Ivan Santos is always preparing. The Bronx, NY native shares how he gets game ready and evaluates his contributions in this week's episode. Join Evan and Bruce for an interesting conversation with a great Pecos League role player. And listen in for Evan's recap of las…

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It Never Rains in the Pecos League, Does It? 56:22

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Send us a text It never rains in the Pecos League, does it? We discuss why Evan recently became an expert in using a sump pump. Pitcher Joe Barrons and Catcher Sean Bennett, two Pecos League veterans and longtime battery mates are also interviewed by Evan. We'll discuss game results and more. It's another great week for the league. Join us! Pecos L…

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Another great week in the Pecos League! This week, we visit with John Haimowitz, North Platte 80s Catcher! 40:18

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Send us a text John Haimowitz Joins Evan and Bruce this week to discuss preparation in professional baseball. The North Platte 80s C talks about his notebooks and how they're vital to him when it comes to moving forward in this great sport. It's another fascinating interview with another great personality in this league. Don't miss it. Pecos League…

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We talk with Kim Schultz, Trinidad Triggers Founder and GM! 53:50

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Send us a text We're back with another episode of "where in the world is Evan Katz this week!" He's been on his 2100 mile road trip across the Midwest, and we check in to see how things are going. He'll even tell us a bit about the "no fly zone" the North Platte 80s have created. Evan also interviews our guest, Trinidad Triggers Founder and GM Kim …

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Derick Dominguez Joins Evan and Bruce this week! 38:12

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Send us a text We discuss all that is Pecos League happenings, complete with sunflower seeds, inadvertently pink uniforms, wins, losses and miles driven. And we have Derick Dominguez as our guest. He's the manager of the KC/Iola Hormigas. Join us as Evan interviews a Pecos League veteran that he calls the Odysseus of the league. Pecos League SABR E…

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Pat Jordan Joins Us This Week! 59:36

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Send us a text Episode #3 is live with Pat Jordan! Pat Jordan is an American sports writer. His work has been included in the Best American Sports Writing anthology series seven times. Pat is also the author of A False Spring, a bittersweet memoir about his minor league baseball career, which is ranked #37 on Sports Illustrated's Top 100 Sports Boo…

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A North Platte 80s Season Preview with manager Todd Everleth 38:20

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Send us a text We're back with episode two of our 2nd season. Guesting this week is Todd Everleth, manager of the North Platte 80s. He'll discuss this year's roster as well as how he built community connections in town in just a short time before last year's inaugural season. It's a master class in how to mentor these young men and how to help them…

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Happy New Year! 43:24

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Send us a text Welcome back for season two of Baseball's Last Frontier! We begin with a recap of 2024, a preview of 2025 and a spotlight on co-host Evan Katz's plans for the season with the North Platte 80s! We'll be bringing you more stories and insight into "Baseball's Entry Level" each week. Join us for all the fun in 2025. Pecos League SABR Eva…

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We Wrap It Up & Check in With All Our Guests 1:03:09

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Send us a text Watching the stories of the Pecos League was a lot of fun this year. In our wrap up episode, we talk about each of our guests and check in on what they'll be up to in 2025. Enjoy our last 2024 episode! Pecos League SABR Evan Katz Bruce McClureBy Bruce McClure & Evan Katz

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We're joined by Trinidad Triggers 1B Peter Bocchino 46:31

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Send us a text Our latest edition features Trinidad Triggers 1B Peter Bocchino. Peter gives us some great insight to the grind of minor league life, both on and off the field. And he relates a story or two about errant horses, diamondbacks and tarantulas, too! We wish him luck in the Pecos League Playoffs! Pecos League SABR Evan Katz Bruce McClure…

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North Platte 80s Play by Play Broadcaster Harmon Johnsen joins us this week! 46:38

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Send us a text Our guest this week is North Platte 80s PBP broadcaster Harmon Johnsen. He details for us what it's like to be an official scorer for the league, not to mention what it takes to give a quality broadcast of his team's games at pecosleague.tv. You'll get some insight on how baseball has become a family affair for him. It's just another…

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Roswell Invaders pitcher Kobe Head Joins Us This Week! 33:18

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Send us a text This week, we chat with Kobe Head, Roswell pitcher. He talks about his journey to the Pecos League, the level of competition within the league and how his experience catapulted him to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the MLB Draft League. Join us for another fun look inside Baseball's Entry Level! Pecos League SABR Evan Katz Bruce Mc…

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Austin Weirdos OF Alex Westman Joins Us! 27:43

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Send us a text We had a wide ranging conversation with Alex Westman of the Austin Weirdos today. His background and insight in the league is long and deep, having played 106 games in the Pecos League with 4 different teams. Alex has great insight on bats, too. Hear his comments about his favorite bat company and why he loves them. He'll give you hi…

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North Platte 80s 2B Jerry Liang Joins Us! 38:30

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Send us a text Listen in as Jerry regales our listeners with stories from his time in Roswell and North Platte so far this year. Jerry goes about the game and on field experience in a unique way so listen in for his thoughts on his in game presence. His comments will give any listener a lot to think about. And just as we were wrapping it up, Jerry …

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with Jessie Earl aka Jessie Gender 1:37:13

1+ y ago1:37:13

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! This week I was beyond lucky to get to interview filmmaker and YouTuber Jessie Earl, aka Jessie Gender about her fandom! She had a lot of insight into the world of fandom and beyond that I’m sure people will find just as fascinating as I did! Interview begins: 6:08 - 1:34:16 Check out below for all of Nathan’s links …

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Roswell Invaders Host Family and Super Fans George & Patty Swenson Join Us! 33:58

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Send us a text Evan and I had the pleasure of chatting with George & Patty Swenson this week. George and Patty are two of Roswell's biggest fans and have been hosting players for many years. They've got some great stories about their experiences in baseball, not to mention their years acting as General Manager for the club. Join us as we converse w…

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North Platte 80s Head Coach Todd Everleth Joins Us 37:53

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Send us a text Our latest episode discusses putting a team in baseball's entry level together in a matter of days. Todd Everleth is the head coach of the expansion North Platte 80s. Listen to his experiences in constructing a Pecos League ballclub for this year, his thoughts on how he runs his club and more. This was a great conversation about base…

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First Week of Games Are In, But What About Evan? 34:36

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Send us a text We check in with Evan again as he's on the road again. But this time, his trip is surprising. He tells us about Roswell's ups and downs during week one, player compensation and interesting tidbits on housing these young men this year. But listen in for a story about life's unexpected twists and turns. The Pecos League is an independe…

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with Nathan Marchand (Monster Island Film Vault) 1:21:40

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! Nathan Marchand, from the Monster Island Film Vault podcast joins me to talk about his fandom journey! We get into all sorts of discussions surrounding the Kaiju fandom and what other fandoms he belongs to! There’s a lot of laughs to be had in this episode! Interview begins: 5:28 - 1:16:26 Check out below for all of …

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Training Camp Update And How's The Weather In New Mexico, Anyway? 38:40

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Send us a text Our latest conversation with Roswell Invaders Pitching Coach Evan Katz is live! Listen as I speak with him about getting training camp kicked off, how he and manager Garrett Totty set the tone as players started to arrive and how managers, players and coaches wear many different hats in baseball's entry level. This was a fun talk on …

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Get To Know Evan & The Pecos League 45:25

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Send us a text And we are live with episode #1! Listen in today to learn about our man on the inside, Evan Katz, his baseball journey and his role with the 2024 Roswell Invaders of the Pecos League. Join us as we set the stage to tell the stories of "baseball's entry level" as they unfold. The Pecos League is an independent baseball league which op…

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Coming soon! 0:38

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Send us a text Are you a minor league baseball fan? If so, you're going to love our new podcast, Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos League. Join me & my friend Evan Katz as we chronicle his journey and experiences this summer. New episodes uploaded each Monday! You won't want to miss Evan's tales from "the entry level of baseball". Pe…

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with Ryan Eleopoulos (Fake Nerd Podcast) 1:12:33

2y ago1:12:33

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! Ryan Eleopoulus finally joins me on a deep dive through their podcasting journey and how their fandom journey affected them. We discuss his history with fanfiction, his desire to spread positivity through creative outlets, desiring an outlet and so much more in this penultimate episode! Interview begins: 7:16 Check o…

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Matt Ryan 39:41

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Todd interviews former teammate and NFL quarterback, Matt Ryan. Todd and Matt talk football, life and Falcons new hire.By heidimcclure

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with Kit Marie Rackley (Coffee & Geography) 1:10:31

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! Kit Marie Rackley joins me today to talk about their podcast, Coffee & Geography. This was a big discussion that goes into some fascinating topics such as why American pop culture is important to the world, what Geography means in the UK, and why they’re such a big sci-fi fan! Interview begins: 5:14 Check out below f…

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Coach Scelfo 41:53

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On this episode of The Snapback with T Mac. Todd talks with former tight end coach Chris Scelfo. Todd and Coach Scelfo were with the Atlanta Falcons for four years together along with NFL greats Tony Gonzales, Matt Ryan, Roddy White and more. Enjoy some great memories from two of the number one centers to come out of Louisiana!…

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with Al Larson (The Movies That Move Us) 1:22:57

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! Al Larson joins me today to talk about his podcast, The Movies That Move Us. He breaks down his fandom journey and what led him to his podcast and realizing that everyone has a seminal film in their life! Interview begins: 3:43 Brandon on The Narrative Labyrinth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adapted-star-tre…

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Booger 46:48

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NFL veteran Todd McClure interviews fellow LSU tiger Anthony " Booger " McFarland. Booger played in the NFL for 9 seasons. He is now an ESPN analyst. Todd and Booger talk about their days at LSU and some of their favorite memories as NFL players.By heidimcclure

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Mud Duck and Big Bear 50:59

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In this episode of "The Snapback with T Mac", 14 year NFL veteran Todd McClure interviews former Atlanta Falcon and NFL offensive tackle Tyson Clabo. From unforgettable moments on the field to the camaraderie built in the locker room, this episode dives deep into the memories they made and the bonds they formed throughout their football careers.…

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Making A NFL Pro 21:13

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Join Todd as he delves into his journey of becoming a 14 year professional athlete with the Atlanta Falcons. Todd brings us through his childhood, high school days and being recruited by LSU.By heidimcclure

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with Mark Reid (Creative Psychopaths) 1:15:17

2+ y ago1:15:17

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! Mark Reid joins me today to talk about his fandom journey from “toxic wrestler fan” to horror podcaster! We get into a lot of interesting topics as he brings his unique perspective to the world of fandom at large! Interview begins: 6:10 Check out below for all of Mark’s links! Twitter: https://twitter.com/psychopaths…

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Preview audio 1:30

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The Snapback with T Mac preview.By heidimcclure

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with Travis Bow (Reel Comic Heroes) 1:06:06

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! Travis Bow of the Real Comic Heroes podcast joins me today to talk about his podcasting journey! We get into some heavy stuff with an extended discussion on gatekeeping and how fandom can be a solitary experience. He also tells me about all the movie-by-minute podcasts there are! Interview begins: 3:22 Check out belo…

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with DnDark 1:45:59

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! This week, I push myself and talk to the entire cast of DnDark. It is a podcast I greatly love and I just had to discuss the show and the appeal of doing a Dungeons and Dragons show with the entire cast! It’s a big episode where we go through the very nature of communal storytelling! Interview begins: 6:00 Check out …

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with Rachel Strange (The Narrative Labyrinth) 1:26:07

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! This week, Rachel Strange from The Narrative Labyrinth podcast joins to have a lengthy discussion about all sorts of things! We discuss gatekeeping in spaces that you’d least expect, exploring her fandom and art vs. content! This is a meaty episode that you won’t want to miss. Interview begins: 6:56 Check out below f…

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with Ken Napzok (Again!) (Indiana Jones) (Force Center) 1:33:13

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! This week, Ken Napzok returns! To many peoples’ surprise, he is not here to talk about Star Wars, but rather Indiana Jones. He and I have a deep love for the character of Indiana Jones and we dive into what about the character we love so much. But since this is a fandom show, we discuss what it’s like to be in a fand…

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with Cookie (Just A Little Podcast) 1:09:46

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! This week, we have the host of Just A Little Podcast, Cookie! Cookie sits down with me to talk about his fandom journey and why he decided to start his podcast! He has a lot of insight into what it means to put your voice out there, so you won’t want to miss this! Interview begins: 9:39 FNW Star Trek Playlist: https:…

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with Sean Ferrick (Trek Culture) 1:29:21

2+ y ago1:29:21

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! This week, we have Trek Culture personality and co-host of the CloneStar Podcast, Sean Ferrick! Sean was kind enough to jump on with me to talk about being a prominent figure in the Star Trek fandom as well as his own journey that got him to this point. 06:11 - Interview starts Check out below for all of Kyle’s links…

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with Kyle Andree (Dragon Ball Super Dope) 1:04:51

2+ y ago1:04:51

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! Season 2 is moving right along with a discussion with Kyle Andree from the Dragon Ball Super Dope podcast! Kyle hosts a Dragon Ball podcast and we get into all sorts of discussions surrounding the show, his fandom, and fandom spaces in general. He’s got a lot to talk about when it comes to the Dragon Ball fandom and …

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with Carys Lunn (Again!) (Journey Into Fandom) 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

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Welcome back to Conver-Station! For the first episode of season 2, I am sitting down with Carys Lunn, host of the Journey Into Fandom podcast. Unlike previous episodes, we mostly talk about her podcast and what she has learned from the journey that she has been on since deciding to do this new show of hers! She’s a busy podcaster, and I love having…

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THE IRON AGE OF COMICS #1: Crisis, Dark Knight, and Watchmen 1:19:19

3y ago1:19:19

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Hey, have you heard Indefensible Ink is over and there's a NEW PODCAST in town? Subscribe to THE IRON AGE OF COMICS now on your podcasting app of choice for future updates! Follow @ironageofcomics on Twitter and Instagram! From 1985 to 1987, DC released three groundbreaking series that kicked off the Iron Age and changed comics forever: Crisis on I…

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PREVIEW: The Iron Age of Comics – A New Podcast by Justin Zyduck and Jim Cannon 36:16

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Indefensible Ink has ended, but retro comics enthusiast and Jim Shooter apologist Justin Zyduck is not done podcasting. Check out this preview of his new show, co-hosted by recurring Indefensible Ink guest Jim Cannon: THE IRON AGE OF COMICS, a critical re-evaluation of comic books from about 1985 to 2000… including, of course, the boom and bust of …

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Final Crisis 23:22

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It's the final episode of Indefensible Ink! And what could be a more appropriate topic to cover than something called Final Crisis? Justin discusses Grant Morrison's divisive 2008 crossover event and why its title and marketing may have led to a chilly reception from many fans. PLUS: An introduction to a new podcast! Stay subscribed to the Indefens…

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Continuity and Canon – Part Two 39:52

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Part two of a conversation with original co-host Ryan McClure about continuity and canon in superhero comics. This episode covers cross-media adaptations and how they affect continuity, the concept of headcanon, and what should we do about this whole continuity/canon mess anyway? Also discussed in this episode: how Grant Morrison may have ended “th…

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Continuity and Canon – Part One 48:27

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Original co-host Ryan McClure returns for the first of a two-part discussion about continuity and canon in superhero comics: the benefits, the downsides, and drilling down into what makes comics different from other longrunning narratives in other media.Also discussed in this episode: the many Atlantises (Atlanti?) of the pre-Crisis DC Universe, th…