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Dr. Strange is a Doctor. There's More To it Than That

Nov 22, 2018

Picture yourself at a gathering. It could be with friends, family, coworkers, anyone familiar. A stranger comes up to you. Maybe they're introduced by a mutual acquaintance. Typical small talk (yuck). They ask “What do you do?” How do you respond? This is typical of our social contracts. If you're an adult, you have...


Nov 21, 2018

This week Anthony & Doc tackle the Master of the Mystic Arts, DOCTOR STRANGE! What makes one of the founders of the original Defenders tick? Plus what happens when Dr. Strange loses his smile? Listen now and find out!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This show was recorded prior to Stan Lee's passing, and as such no mention was made of...


We're Talking About Molecules... Maaaaaan!

Nov 15, 2018

Before I talk about anything relevant to Molecule Man, I'd like to say thank you to Stan Lee for allowing millions of shy little kids like me to become adults that never grow up. Many others have stated this better than I could, so I'll leave the topic there. R I P, and excelsior!

[Editor's note: The Molecule Man...


Nov 14, 2018

Molecule Man, Molecule Man, does whatever a molecule can... that includes being a mama's boy and making Twilight Zone references! Listen now!

SHOW NOTES:

  • Introduction

  • Background (2:50)

    • Molecule Man (Owen Reece) created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #20 (Nov. 1963)

    • Timid scientist who was hit with...


Nov 7, 2018

We're the best at what we do, and what we do is analyze WOLVERINE! Doc & Anthony break down James "Logan" Howlett and his relationships. Plus Doc sings Peter Cetera and Anthony goes Tough Mudder on Kitty Pryde. Listen now!

SHOW NOTES:

 

  • Introduction

  • Background (8:18)

    • Created by Roy Thomas, Len Wein, and John...