Logic Man and Fan Boy Power Hour!
by Michael Mercadante
Logic Man and Fan Boy Power Hour is a pop culture podcast hosted by two lifelong friends who sometimes love to argue.Pop culture creator and writer Michael Mercadante has a penchant for logical debate, while comic book historian and voice-over artist James Blackledge proudly considers himself a “fanboy”. The two have spent a lifetime arguing the minutia of pop culture from differing perspectives. When creating the podcast “Logic Man and Fan Boy Power Hour” to give those arguments a platform, they opted to create characters as exaggerated variants of their own perspectives.
Episodes
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James Gunn's Superman: The Review!
Logic Man, Fan Boy and special guest Thee Matt Porter sit down to discuss a fresh viewing of James Gunn's "Superman", out in theatres now!
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Star Wars: The Acolyte
In this episode, Logic Man and Fan Boy catch up on the Disney+ television series "Star Wars: The Acolyte".
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Can Superman Save The DCU?
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the futures of the MCU and DCU (Marvel and DC Cinematic Universes) in relation to the upcoming releases of Superman and The Fantastic Four. Also, they look back on the 2007 film "Man From Earth" and its 2017 sequel, "Man From Earth: Holocene".
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Doctor Who: Is This The End?
Logic Man and Fan Boy talk about the season finale of the BBC/Disney+ show "Doctor Who", which ends the run of 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa. Also, they talk about some dead people who became less alive since the last episode.
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Nerd News! The Fantastic Four, The Orville, Buffy, Star Trek: Section 31 and The Pitt!
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the new trailer for "The Fantastic Four", the possible news of the return of "The Orville" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", document their attempt to watch "Star Trek: Section 31", and talk about the new Max series "The Pitt". Hosts: Michael Mercadante ("Logic Man")…
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Alien Romulus!
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the 2024 film "Alien Romulus" with an overview of the films preceding it, and somehow get into a fight over "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds". Who knows how these things develop? Starring Michael Mercadante as "Logic Man" and James Blackledge as "Fan Boy". Epic theme...
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Aniara, Ark: The Animated Series and Damsel!
Logic Man and Fan Boy reminisce over their first autographs while remembering the work of Louis Gossett Jr. They also discuss the new sci-fi film "Aniara", "Ark: The Animated Series", the new Netflix original film "Damsel", starring Millie Bobbie Brown, and take a dive into the past with 1987's...
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The Best Horror Films For Halloween!
In this special episode, Logic Man and Fan Boy are joined by Logic Man's daughter, Logic Weasel, to talk about some of the many horror films they've watched over 31 Days of Halloween. Chills and thrills abound in this special holiday episode!
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The Periodic Table of Fictional Elements: Trivia Challenge!
Logic Man takes Fan Boy back to high school with a quiz on the Periodic Table of Fictional Elements. Then, Fan Boy schools Logic Man's punk ass with a lecture on the Epoch Timeline of comic book publishing history. Who flunks, and who blows chunks? Listen and learn, nerds!
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I Was Also In Star Wars: Trivia Challenge!
This week, Logic Man challenges Fan Boy to a trivia challenge all about a shared passion - the 1977 film "Star Wars". Play along at home, and see if you can score higher than Fan Boy!
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Fan Boy's Ultimate Lois Lane Trivia Challenge!
In an act of blind vengeance for having to sit through Logic Man's Bill Paxton trivia contest twice, Fan Boy retaliates with a brutal assault: an all Lois Lane trivia challenge. Plus, the guys discuss the movies "U-571" and "Field of Dreams". If you record it, they will come. Featuring Michael...
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Who Said It: Tom Cruise or Ted Cruz? A Trivia Challenge!
Logic Man and Fan Boy play two trivia challenges: first, a round of "Who Said It, Tom Cruise or Ted Cruz?". Second, a bonus round of the Bill Paxton or Bill Pullman Challenge! Play along at home!
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Bill Paxton Or Bill Pullman? A Trivia Challenge
In this episode, Logic Man tries to stump Fan Boy with a trivia challenge he calls "Bill Paxton, Bill Pullman, or Both?". Play along at home and see if you can beat Fan Boy's score!
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In Case You Missed It: Forgotten Film Treasures!
Logic Man and Fan Boy draw upon their video rental backgrounds to suggest their favorite films you've never heard of in five different genres. Our longest episode yet, but damn do we cover a lot!
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Star Trek Picard and The Mandalorian: Season 3 Reviews!
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the third seasons of both "The Mandalorian" and "Star Trek: Picard".
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The Iron Man Films and The Obi-Wan Series!
Weirdly, Logic Man and Fan Boy have a conversational meander which includes the Iron Man films and the television series "Obi Wan".
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TV and Movie Presidents!
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss their favorite onscreen personifications of both real and fictional US Presidents. Join them!
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Star Trek: Picard Season Two and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Premiere!
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the season 2 finale of "Star Trek: Picard" and the season 1 premiere of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds". It's a double-hitter, folks! Buckle up, and engage!
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The Book of Boba Fett!
Logic Man and Fan Boy argue their thoughts over the new Disney+ series "The Book of Boba Fett".
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Spoiler Alerts: Useful Tool, or Just Another Idiot Warning?
Bo Hansen ("Logic Man") and Chuckles Lightly ("Fan Boy") argue the point of "spoiler warnings" in internet content. Are they really a useful tool, or just another idiot warning in our culture? Starring Michael Mercadante as Bo Hansen ("Logic Man") and James Blackledge as Chuckles Lightly ("Fan...
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The Star Wars Episode!
Welcome to Season Two! Logic Man and Fan Boy break down the very best - and very worst - moments in Star Wars history, from 1977's "A New Hope" straight through 2022's "The Book of Boba Fett". Theme music by Dr. Pants.
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A Personal History of Television
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the influence of television on their lives, including a frank argument over whether Michael Knight qualifies as a super hero. Theme music by Dr. Pants.
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Everything Bio Pics
Logic Man and Fan Boy talk about their favorite biographical films (bio pics), and what goes into making a great film about a real person. Starring Bo Hansen as "Logic Man" and Chuckles Lightly as "Fan Boy". Theme song by Dr. Pants.
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Obscure Halloween Movie Treasures
Logic Man (Bo Hansen) and Fan Boy (Chuckles Lightly) accept a challenge: to recommend a few fantastic but obscure Halloween films to their audience. Theme song by Dr. Pants.
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Checking Out "La Brea"
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the series premiere of the supernatural NBC drama "La Brea". Episode 1 is currently streaming on Hulu and Peacock.
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Revisiting The Jaws Franchise
Logic Man ("Bo Hansen") and Fan Boy ("Chuckles Lightly") take a look back at the four films of the "Jaws" franchise, currently streaming on Netflix. Also, Fan Boy visits RetroCon.
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The Future of Stargate
Logic Man and Fan Boy argue the future of the Stargate franchise, now under the control of Amazon. Plus, can grown-ups really enjoy cartoons? Featuring Bo Hansen as "Logic Man" and Chuckles Lightly as "Fan Boy". Theme song by Doctor Pants.
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The Science of Reduxology!
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the merits of remakes, reboots, sequels and re-imaginings in pop culture. Featuring Bo Hansen as "Logic Man", Chuckles Lightly as "Fan Boy". Theme song by Dr. Pants
About this show
Logic Man and Fan Boy Power Hour is a pop culture podcast hosted by two lifelong friends who sometimes love to argue.Pop culture creator and writer Michael Mercadante has a penchant for logical debate, while comic book historian and voice-over artist James Blackledge proudly considers himself a “fanboy”. The two have spent a lifetime arguing the minutia of pop culture from differing perspectives. When creating the podcast “Logic Man and Fan Boy Power Hour” to give those arguments a platform, they opted to create characters as exaggerated variants of their own perspectives.
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Michael Mercadante