Issue #70 - "The One Percent" (w/ Simon King)

In this week’s issue we are very excited to be joined by comedian and podcaster Simon King! We talk all about the 1% of the DC Universe - the wealthiest entrepreneurs, socialites, and politicians. Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.  Intro Music by Aaron Barry To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On Twitter On Facebook  On Instagram On our Website Or check out our new store for merch   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   The One Percent (25:18) Why doesn’t Bruce Wayne throw his money in to Gotham to make the city better?  What about Green Arrow? (38:19) Glorious Godfrey in the Legends event and his use of weaponized propaganda. (43:55) What is the best thing Bruce Wayne has done for Gotham with his money? (52:26) Which male and female DC character would you choose to be President of the United States? (1:00:40) What examples are there of the 1% not using wealth to be hero/antihero but simply fund the hero? (1:12:15) Let’s give the 1% another opportunity not available to the other 99%! (1:39:47) Where does Ozymandias rank in terms of wealth?  Why is it that 2 of 3 wealthiest individuals villains? (1:45:33) Examples of stories where metahuman rulers of nations use diplomatic immunity/international law to get away with crimes. (1:53:13) How or why does Superman choose to take control of the Soviet Union in Red Son? (1:56:11) Top 5 richest people in DC.   Dial Doc (2:01:37) The Arbitross (2:02:39) The Humdinger (2:03:48) Professor Correct   Simon King Simon King (Website) (Twitter) (Instagram) What’s Wrong With Simon King? Simon King - Furious Characters, Places, Things Aquaman (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Batman Inc Black Adam (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Black Lightning (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Bruce Wayne (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Chronos (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Count Vertigo (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Earth 3 Firehawk (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Glorious Godfrey (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Jaime Reyes (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) John Stewart (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Knight Kord Industries LexCorp Lois Lane (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Oliver Queen (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Ozymandias Queen Industries Red Lion Squire Ted Kord (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Vandal Savage (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) Vathlo Island Victim Syndicate Wayne Industries Recommended Reading & Viewing Legends Powerless (TV series) Superman: Red Son People Bill Gates Elon Musk Jerry Seinfeld Larry David Martha Stewart Oprah Paul McCartney Media Bill Gates & Steve Jobs at D5 2007 Richest Guys in the DCU Wealthiest Comicbook Superheroes and Villains