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Mr. K’s Super Show
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Here on the Mr. K's Super Show feed, we have three podcasts that cover your music and comic book needs. On each episode of Mr. K's Super Show, Mr. K examines, dissects, and analyzes 60s, 70s, and 80s music with the help of a special guest! No aspect of the music is too trivial as we go back to a time when music was fun, brash, and dynamic, and it was all about spending your allowance on LPs, 45s, cassettes, and CDs! If you like the music of Led Zeppelin, then checkout our dedicated Led Zeppelin podcast, The Pod Remains The Same (co-hosted by Brad Page), where we examine the catalog of one of the greatest bands of all-time. Album-by-album, song-by-song. If you're a comic book fan, check out our dedicated comics podcast, Back Issue Banter (co-hosted by Brad Page), where we examine the classic comics of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and the writers and artists who breathed life into them . Check 'em all out and give
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Mr. K's Super Show #82: Pet Sounds (with Brad Page)
60 years ago, The Beach Boys released an album that was their definitive musical statement. However, some fans and even band members didn't see it that way. Of course we're talking about Pet Sounds, and once again, I got Brad Page (I'm In Love With That Song podcast) to take a deep dive into the...
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Mr. K's Super Show #81: The Monkees At 60 (with Jeff Harris)
Here they come! Who would have thought 60 years ago that a band put together for a TV show would still continue to impact pop culture? We do, that's who! In this episode, Jeff Harris (Behind The Grooves) and me delve into the lore and legend of The Monkees, tackling the origins, the TV show and...
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Back Issue Banter #33: Untold Legend Of The Batman (with Brian Linnen)
Once again, we've brought our cohort Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) into the fray, as he himself suggested this episode's topic! We delve into the second-ever comics miniseries, The Untold Legend Of The Batman by John Byrne and Jim Aparo. This is an alternate look back at the Batman's...
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Mr. K's Super Show #80: Decade Of Ozz (with Julian Gill)
All aboard! This time, we take a lot at Ozzy Osbourne's first decade as a solo artist, a decade in which the Prince of Darkness himself, (aka "The Madman") established himself as one of the biggest acts in rock! Julian Gill (KISS FAQ Podcast) helps me go through analyze the five studio albums and...
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Back Issue Banter #32: The Rocketeer
This episode, we delve into the 80s classic, The Rocketeer, by Dave Stevens. We take a fun look at a classic book that harkened back to older times, yet was fun, adventurous, and a rollicking romp for any comic book fan. We'll go through the history of this book and leave no stone unturned!
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Mr. K's Super Show #79: Queen Goes Gaga (with Brian Linnen)
We go back to the 80s for a further look at the discography one of rock's greatest groups, the champions themselves, Queen. Once again, Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) and me take a deep dive into Queen's second decade, a time when Queen was experimenting with different musical styles and...
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Back Issue Banter #31: Remembering Gerry Conway
This episode, we celebrate the life and career of a legend, Gerry Conway, who passed away on April 26, 2026. Mr. Conway had a long and storied career, and we delve into some of his most enduring works, such as The Death Of Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man #121 as well as many others. We both...
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Mr. K's Super Show #78: KISS: Road To Reunion (with Lee Conrad)
30 years ago, the hottest band in the land (KISS) reunited with its original lineup of Paul, Gene, Peter, & Ace and took over the concert landscape, eclipsing top grossers like Garth Brooks, among others. The Alive Worldwide tour reinvigorated KISS and brought them back to prominence after years…
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Back Issue Banter #30: Green Lantern / Green Arrow
Let's take a trip back to the turbulent 70s, when a comic book dared to tackle the real life issues that plagued America! Of course, we're covering the legendary Green Lantern / Green Arrow run by Denny O' Neil and Neal Adams, which dared to take on such burning issues as bigotry, sexism, and an...
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Mr. K's Super Show #77: Rollermania Takes Over The U.S. In '76! (with Laura Donahue Brady and Debbie Smith Clarke)
50 years ago, a boy band from the UK -- more specifically, Scotland -- overtook America during it's Bicentennial year and the US hasn't been the same ever since. It was the year that The Bay City Rollers occupied the hearts of minds of every young woman in America and to that end, two of those...
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Back Issue Banter #29: Batman Odyssey
For this change-of-pace episode we review one of the most interesting and challenging works of artist / writer Neal Adams, namely, his maxi series Batman Odyssey from the early 2010s. Describing this work is something that goes beyond mere words, as it's a challenging read from one of Batman's…
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Mr. K's Super Show #76: Cars-O-Rama (with Joe
This month, we take a deep dive into an overlooked 80s band, new wave icons The Cars! Author Joe Milliken (Let's Go: Benjamin Orr And The Cars) wasn't shy about expressing his opinions and knowledge of this classic band and we had fun dissecting the band's history album-by-album. So, grab yer…
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Back Issue Banter #28: Remembering Sal Buscema
In this episode, we remember Sal Buscema, the legendary veteran of Marvel Comics, whose work spanned over four decades. Known as a great storyteller, Sal's pencils and inks graced the pages of hundreds of Marvel comics over the years. Known affectionately to fans as "Our Pal Sal," Sal was an…
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Mr. K's Super Show #75: A Tale Of Yes's Tales (with Kevin Mulryne)
This time we once again talk about the band Yes and one of their most ambitious works, 1973's Tales From Topographic Oceans. Kevin Mulryne (Yes Music Podcast) is the author of a new book, Tales From Topographic Oceans: Yes Album Listening Guide, and we talked about not only what went into the...
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Back Issue Banter #27: Marvel & DC’s Secret Crossover (1972)
Back in 1972, Marvel & DC published a crossover that was so secret, even they didn't know they'd published it! Rogue Marvel & DC writers Steve Englehart, Len Wein, & Gerry Conway conspired to have a crossover take place between their three magazines, Amazing Adventures #15 (featuring the X-Men's...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #74: Remembering Ace Frehley (with Bakko)
This episode, we look back on the life and career of Ace Frehley, a guitarist and founding member of KISS. Space Ace ihad a major impact on many 70s kids' lives including me and my guest Bakko (Cobras and Fire podcast) and we discuss Ace's music, both with KISS and his later solo career. Ace was…
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Back Issue Banter #26: The Avengers / Defenders War (1973)
In 1973, writer Steve Englehart decided to crossover the two titles he was writing for Marvel, The Avengers and The Defenders for a summer-long epic that has come to be known as The Avengers / Defenders War! With artists Bob Brown (Avengers) and Sal Buscema (Defenders), Englehart scripted an epic...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #73: Remembering Ozzy (with Alex Alt)
On July 22, 2025, the rock world lost one of the innovators of heavy metal and shock rock, Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy's career spanned over 50 years, first as lead singer of Black Sabbath, dubbed by many as the first heavy metal band, and then, as a solo artist who set the rock world on fire with his…
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Back Issue Banter #25: The Original Spider-Man Clone Saga (1975)
This episode, we delve into the final chapters of Spider-Man's original Clone Saga from 1975 (Amazing Spider-Man #147 - 150, where Peter Parker has to face the uncertainty of whether or not he's the real Spidey or just some clone of the Jackal's. This saga also has Spidey dealing with his…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #72: KISS Alive in ’75! (with Bakko)
1975 was a pivotal year for KISS: It was the year they finally broke through to the masses and the year they released their signature song and the album that put them on the map. We take a look at the events of 50 years ago, starting with the release of Dressed To Kill, as well as the subsequent...
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Back Issue Banter #24: Fantastic Four: The Galactus Trilogy
With the recent release of the new Fantastic Four movie, we decided to explore one of the FF's definitive sagas -- "The Galactus Trilogy" from Fantastic Four #48 - 50! We go back to the Marvel Age of comics for an epic saga brought to us by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and break it down…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #71: The Joe Effin’ Perry Project {with Julian Gill}
When guitarist Joe Perry left the Aerosmith mothership in 1979, he wasted no time in putting together his own group, The Joe Perry Project. Over the course of five years, the group would release three albums amidst a revolving door of musicians and internal struggles. Perry's devotion to making...
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Back Issue Banter #23: Crisis On Infinite Earths (1985)
40 years ago, DC Comics released the revolutionary mini-series Crisis On Infinite Earths. "Worlds will live! Worlds will die! And the DC Universe will never be the same!" That wasn't just mere marketing hype, it was what actually happened as DC decided to consolidate their multiverse of earths…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #70: As Van Halen Turns (with Alex Alt)
By the mid-90s, Van Ha,len was in crisis mode; while seemingly still a successful band, ruptures between guitarist Eddie Van Halen and vocalist Sammy Hagar forced Hagar's departure from the band in 1996. What followed were 24 years filled with chaos, egos, drugs, booze, and periods where Van…
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Back Issue Banter #22: Lamest Villains!
This episode, Brad and me pick 3 lame villains each and talk about why they're...well...so lame! And while lame, they do provide a certain entertainment value. Hey, they can't all be winners, right? While our writers and artists generally provide us with solid stories and art, sometimes fatigue…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #69: Petty Matters (with Ryan Daly)
In this episode, Ryan Daly (Cheers Cast) and me pick our top 5 albums by one of America's greatest rock and roll bands, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers! This classic band was responsible for so many great songs and albums and while it's tough to whittle it down to five absolute favorites, somehow…
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Back Issue Banter #21: Daredevil: Born Again (with Eric Miller)
It was Frank Miller's year in 1986 and at the center of it was his seven-part return to Daredevil; this time with artist David Mazzuchelli to chronicle the epic saga known as "Born Again." This was such an epic task, we once again brought in our good friend Eric Miller (Pods & Sods) to break down...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #68: The Bay City Rollers Show (with Laura Donahue Brady)
Pull up a bowl of your favorite sugar cereal and get ready for an episode where Laura Donahue Brady (Dedication: Fans Remember The Bay City Rollers Podcast) and me talk about the famous (or perhaps infamous) Bay City Rollers Show (aka The Krofft Superstar Hour)! What happens when you combine one…
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Back Issue Banter #20: Marvel’s KISS specials (1977 & 1978)
This time, the rock and comic worlds collide as we tell the story of how Marvel's KISS comics from 1977 turned two young lads into music fans via a super special issue that cast Gene, Paul, Ace, & Peter as superheroes battling Doctor Doom! A year later, a second KISS comic was also released, and...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #67: Eight Arms To Hold You (with Jeff Harris)
It may be April Fools Day, but the only fools you'll hear are me and Jeff Harris (Behind The Grooves) talking once again about...The Beatles! In this episode we go back 60 years to the pivotal year of 1965, when The Fab Four released their movie and accompanying soundtrack album for Help!, as…
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The Pod Remains The Same (a Led Zeppelin podcast) #17: Becoming Led Zeppelin
We're back with a Very Special Episode of The Pod Remains The Same! This time, we tackle the new documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin. This long awaited documentary delves into the origins of the band, from their upbringings in England, to how they came to be musicians, and finally, how…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #66: Solo Dan (with Andy Schaal)
This time, we tackle the solo works of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen (aka Steely Dan), and to do that, I brought on someone new to talk about them, Mr. Andy Schaal. Andy and me discussed Fagen's The NIghtfly, Kamakiriad, Morph The Cat, and Sunken Condos, as well as Becker's 11 Tracks Of Whack…
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Back Issue Banter #19: Manhunter (1973)
Once again, we go back to the 1970s for an obscure DC hero named...Manhunter! Manhunter (aka Paul Kirk) plays the world's most dangerous game -- hunting criminals -- amid international intrigue and machinations with all the twists and turns that you might see in a classic James Bond film. With…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #65: KISS Meets The Kulick (with Jeff Hogland)
We celebrate the 40th anniversary of KISS's Asylum album by taking a look at the Bruce Kulick era of KISS. In 1984, after a series of revolving door guitarists came and went, Bruce Kulick became the permanent lead guitarist for the band during their non-makeup era and brought some stability to…
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Back Issue Banter #18: Justice League International (1988)
Once again, we delve into the JLI universe for a series of stories where the JLI (that's Justice League International, friends) faces off against the nefarious Manga Khan with their usual blend of comedy, action, and a Green Lantern who goes by the name of...G'nort! Well, at least they've got a...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #64: The Allman Brothers Band (with Craig Cohen)
We're heading Southbound on this episode and talking about one of the greatest bands of all time, The Allman Brothers Band. Craig Cohen (The G.O.A.T - A Brian DePalma fan podcast) and me go back to the beginnings of this legendary Southern band (just don't call them a Southern Rock band) and how...
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Back Issue Banter #17: ”Have Yourself A Sandman Little Christmas” (1972)
It's time once again for our annual ho-ho-holiday episode and this year, we're talking about the classic first issue of Marvel Team-Up #1 from 1972, in which Spider-Man and The Human Torch go up against -- who else -- the Sandman, in the aptly titled "Have Yourself A Sandman Little Christmas."…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #63: David Bowie: Five Albums (with Brad Page)
We're taking another look at that rock and roll chameleon, David Bowie. And this time, Brad Page (I'm In Love With That Song podcast) and me picked five of our favorite David Bowie albums and talked about why we like them so much. With a catalog as vast as Bowie's, five albums only scratch the...
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Back Issue Banter #16: The Question 1987 (with Brian Linnen)
Here at Back Issue Banter, we try to come up with answers as to why we love classic comics, but this time we're examining The Question. We're taking a look at DC Comics' 1987 revival of The Question and to help us unravel this, we brought on a guest. Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) chose...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #62: The Aerosmith Legacy (with Julian Gill)
With the recent announcement that Aerosmith will no longer be touring, we decided it was time to assess Aerosmith and their considerable legacy as one of America's greatest rock and roll bands. Julian Gill (KISS FAQ podcast) and me discuss Aerosmith, what they mean to us, and how we think…
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Back Issue Banter #15: The Forever People (1971)
Journey back with us into Jack Kirby's Fourth World as we examine the first four issues of...The Forever People! See what sci-fi teenagers from a different universe say when their dialogue is written by a middle aged man! Groove to the strains of Glorious Godfrey as he preaches doom and gloom and...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #61: KISS: Animalize WOW (with Chris Czynszak)
In this episode, Chris Czynszak (Decibel Geek Podcast) and me celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of KISS"s most over-the-top albums, Animalize. We also explore a related album also celebrating a 40th anniversary; the first solo album by Wendy O. Williams of The Plasmatics, titled W.O.W. These...
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Back Issue Banter #14: The Avengers: The Kree-Skrull War
True believers, once again, we're going back to the 70s and the Marvel Age of Comics with an Avengers saga that spans nine-issues (#89 - 97) with the epic "Kree-Skrull War." You'll get whiplash trying to read this saga, so fear not, because we did it for you. All the crazy plot twists, and stuff...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #60: Queen’s Crown Jewels (with Brian Linnen)
In this episode, Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) and me delve into the 1970s catalog of Queen, one of our favourite groups of all-time. Listen as we discuss the albums from Queen's first decade. A decade where Queen not only found their sound, but refined it over a series of over the top...
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Back Issue Banter #13: Superman Vs. Spider-Man (1976)
In this episode, we take a look at the groundbreaking first company crossover by DC and Marvel, 1976's Superman Vs. The Amazing Spider-Man. This oversized tabloid edition clocked in at well over 90 pages and was truly an epic! We discuss all aspects of the delightfully over the top plot (t was…
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Mr. K’s Super Show #59: Journey’s Odyssey (with Jeff Hogland)
In this episode, we chronicle one of the most successful American bands of all time, Journey. Specifically, the period where Steve Perry took the reins as Journey's singer and frontman with 1978's Infinity, through their seeming 1986 finale, Raised On Radio, with one final reprise a decade later...
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Back Issue Banter #12: Captain America & The Falcon (1972)
A nation in turmoil! A hero questioning his relevance in an age where being an American is being redefined! The values of a nation coming under fire! Sound familiar? In this episode, we examine Captain America and The Falcon #153-156, in which not only do Cap and his sidekick The Falcon face off...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #58: Police Blotter (with Pete Braidis)
This time, we're talking about one of the biggest bands of the '80s and of all-time, The Police! Author Pete Braidis discusses his book, The Police: On Track, as we delve into the five studio albums released by this legendary band. It's not "just the facts" as we also discuss the musical aspects…
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Back Issue Banter #11: The Man Of Steel (1986)
In 1986, DC Comics did something pretty radical for that time. -- they rebooted Superman. In the wake of the landmark mini-series Crisis On Infinite Earths, DC was relaunching its universe and they went back to the hero that started it all for them. This time, fan favorite writer and artist John...
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Mr. K’s Super Show #57: Sam Halen (with Alex Alt)
It's 5150 time, y'all! This episode, Alex Alt (Slydog Music Cast) and me delve into the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen. While it's an era that divides some fans, it's also an era that produced some great, enduring music and we had a lot of fun going into the band's four studio albums as well as…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Here on the Mr. K's Super Show feed, we have three podcasts that cover your music and comic book needs.
On each episode of Mr. K's Super Show, Mr. K examines, dissects, and analyzes 60s, 70s, and 80s music with the help of a special guest! No aspect of the music is too trivial as we go back to a time when music was fun, brash, and dynamic, and it was all about spending your allowance on LPs, 45s, cassettes, and CDs!
If you like the music of Led Zeppelin, then checkout our dedicated Led Zeppelin podcast, The Pod Remains The Same (co-hosted by Brad Page), where we examine the catalog of one of the greatest bands of all-time. Album-by-album, song-by-song.
If you're a comic book fan, check out our dedicated comics podcast, Back Issue Banter (co-hosted by Brad Page), where we examine the classic comics of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and the writers and artists who breathed life into them .
Check 'em all out and give
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