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Questions: We Don't Have Answers
by Donovan Grant and Harrison Chute
Hosts Donovan Grant and Harrison Chute seek to attack life's most frustrating queries head-on in an effort to reach the much sought-after egalitarian society through the most simple yet difficult forms of education: communication!
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What are the Needs of an Adaptation ROUND 3
The crickets chirp into the summer night as the guys are joined by Stella (Batgirl to Oracle) to discuss recent -- and forthcoming -- adaptations, including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, The Ghost in the Shell, and Street Fighter.
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Models of Masculinity: Jurassic Park?
Inspired by the heartfelt tributes to Sam Neill, the guys are joined by Part of Your World's Christian Honoré to assess the Jurassic Park/World series for positive models of masculinity.
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How Are We Feeling about America's 250th?
For the country's semiquincentennial, Don and Harry discuss their feelings as well as AI, Taylor Sheridan, 2028 prospects and more! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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317
What Should Have Happened After Watchmen?
For the 40th anniversary of the legendary comic by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, the guys discuss the original 12-issue comic book, the fandom, Alan Moore and - of course - the Zack Snyder movie! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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What Will Replace the Dark Knight Returns?
For the book's 40th anniversary, Don and Harry discuss their thoughts on the iconic Frank Miller Batman opus, and more relevantly, its long lasting legacy and future! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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Why Aren't Comic Books More Popular in America?
This week the guys welcome four hosts from the Comic Timing Podcast - Ian Levenstein, Brandon Christopher, Jamal Igle and Kris Naudus - to discuss the present and future of the American Comic Book industry, compare it with comic industries in other countries, and contrast how graphic storytelling as an art form is appreciated between different nations. Check out comictiming.net for more from Comic Timing! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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What are the Hurdles of Modern Fiction Writing? (With Amanda McCrina!)
Don talks to his co-worker and acclaimed novelist Amanda McCrina, discussing the trials and tribulations of writing for the Young Adult genre, her personal influences, the demands for more romance tropes and more! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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What is Anime's Relationship to the Black Community?
Donovan and Jonathan discuss black millennials' affection for anime, and over time...vise versa??! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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What Are the Different Types of Bad Comic Book Movies?
In anticipation for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, Don and Harry discuss the many examples for it to avoid in abstaining from being a lousy comic book film. NSFW due to Don's strong language! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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The Battle Against ICE and the Trump Administration
The guys begin the New Year reacting to the violence from ICE against Americans in Minneapolis, as well as theorize both Trump and the country's present and future. To write in, e-mail at [email protected].
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Year End Review 2025
After paying tribute to the late, great Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and enduring our first Annual Amazon Shaming, Donovan and Harrison begin the long journey of recounting the story of their years as told in the movies, TV shows, and comics they enjoyed (and hated).
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Politics Catch-Up 2025
Rounding out the end of the year, the guys go over everything that's happened from the murder of Charlie Kirk to the recent election of Zohran Mamdani. To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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Fond Memories of Favorite Episodes Part 2!
This second part of the guys lookback through their favorite shows continues discussion on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Batman: the Animated Series!
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Fond Memories of Favorite Episodes (Part 1)
The guys sit back and wax poetic over their favorite episodes of their favorite TV shows - Batman: The Animated Series for Don and Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex for Harry! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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What Did Starship Troopers Teach Us About Fascism?
In our third episode looking at fascism in media, we hone in the 1997 military/sci-fi flick Starship Troopers. Everyone fights, no one quits! Harrison and Donovan take apart the film as a work of propaganda and ask whether or not it's entirely successful.
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What did Star Trek teach about Fascism?
Don and Harry watch two episodes of the 1960s Star Trek series to continue their discussion on media and fascism: Mirror, Mirror and Patterns of Force! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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Had Media Properly Educated Us on Fascism?
This week the guys discuss education on the history of fascism, and how that's been reflected in media over the past century. To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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How Do We Contend with Trump Voter Regret?
Donovan and Harrison discuss the scandal concerning Trump and the Epstein Files, and what the best response is for voters who express remorse voting in the 2024 election. To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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What's the Deal with Superman: The Animated Series?
During the hype for the 2025 Superman movie directed by James Gunn, Don takes the opportunity to discuss his feelings on the 1996 animated adaptation of the Man of Steel, and why it goes underdiscussed compared to other Superman media! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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How Do We Battle American Fascism?
Don and Harry discuss the last 100 days under Trump's Second Administration, and how best to combat it and protect democracy. To write in, e-mail at [email protected].
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Why We Love Women in Action (or do we?)
The guys discuss the subgenre of women in action, working to deconstruct where the interest comes from and why it's not automatic to everyone else! To e-mail, write in at [email protected]!
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How Do We Stop the Infighting?
If there's a silver lining to the Trump administration, it's how galvanizing it can be for the opposition. Not everyone cares about everything, but pretty much everyone hates that guy and his weird friends. Now is the time for all of us across the left side of the political spectrum to come together -- but that's no easy task. This week, the guys discuss the rifts within the Democratic Party, and how they've navigated the ideological breaks with their own respective communities.
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What is the Current Cultural Status of Star Wars? (Guest Starring Bertone!)
Josh joins the guys to discuss the Star Wars franchise post-2015 Disney buyout! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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How Did the Internet React to Breaking Bad? (Feat. Trevor!)
Trevor returns to discuss the internet's reaction to Breaking Bad! To send an e-mail, write in at [email protected]!
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What are the Real Important Issues in the Male Black Community?
Jonathan returns to discuss issues in the Black Male Community that are actually important, and the ones that aren't. To write in, e-mails us at [email protected]!
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Navigating 2025
Felon and sexual predator Donald Trump is president once again in these dangerous, unpredictable times. To begin our run of episodes in 2025, we check in with the latest developments and the acidic atmosphere of an increasingly unstable world.
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Year End Review 2024
Part one of... one?! It's that time of year again, and Donovan and Harrison are back to recount their media highlights of 2024.
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Did The Simpsons REALLY predict The Future?
Don and Harry discuss The Simpsons Season 8 episode Homer's Enemy, and how it may relate to the politics of today! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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What Does Gen Z Think? (Guest Starring Danny!)
Professional Yung Boi Danny Hartung is in the recording car this week, lending his experiences with politics, how the internet affects Gen Z online and losing friends to the Red Pill. To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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Post-Mortem on 2024 Election and the Right Wing Shift of America
In the aftermath of Trump's second presidential win, the guys go over the hindsight of America's shift towards right-wing politics and anti-incumbency. To write in, e-mail us at [email protected].
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THE FINAL HOUR: Election 2024
The guys have one last discussion before the 2024 Election. To hear your e-mail read on the show, write in to [email protected]!
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Who is the "Best" Superhero? (Guest Starring Michael Bailey!)
Michael Bailey joins Don in discussing the current cultural status of superheroes and what might happen as they continue throughout the end of the 21st Century! to write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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Sane-washing Trump and the Trump/Harris Debate
The guys react to the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and discuss how the media has been presenting Trump during this election cycle. To write in, e-mail at [email protected]! Note: This episode was recorded before the second attempted assassination on Trump over the following weekend.
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The Next Dimesnion: Dragon Ball Super Hero Review, Dragon Ball Daima and the Future!
Jesse and Don wrap up their catch-up discussion on Dragon Ball, with a review of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and a discussion of the impending Dragon Ball Daima series! Could this signal the end of Dragon Ball as a franchise..?
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The Next Dimension: Dragon Ball Franchise Catch-Up and Super Broly Review (Part 1)
The boys are back! Donovan and Jesse return to play catch-up on the events since the last time they discussed Dragon Ball Super...sort of. Neither have seen the remainder of the DBS anime, but they have seen the most recent theatrical films! Here's part one of the discussion, which focuses on most things they've missed, know nothing about and also a review of Dragon Ball Super: Broly!
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What is Happening?
This week, Donovan and Harrison take the temperature of the nation and-- ooh! Fire indeed hot! For the first time, we're actually delighted to be on this roller coaster, but please, let this be the final drop. Picking up where we left off -- at a particular low point -- we recap the surprising upswing on the Democratic side.
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What Does Modern Romance Fiction Say of Us? (DANIELLE Edition)
Stop in at your local bookstore and look around -- and shield your eyes! How do we explain the explosion of books we might describe as "dark" and "spicy"? Donovan talks to his fellow bookseller Danielle to delve into the history of the phenomenon, starting with Amazon and indie publishing houses, and then their deep implications. And how can Disney be so litigious if they didn't even originate most of their characters?
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Is it Joever? The Future of Biden's 2024 Campaign
The guys get back to work talking politics in the wake of calls of Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic Candidate after a monstrous debate performance against Donald Trump. To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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Who Was Tupac? (Post commentary discussion)
Dan and Harry discuss Tupac's legacy and mythology after having just watched the lamentable All Eyez On Me film. To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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Who Was Tupac?
This week the guys discuss the legacy of Tupac Shakur - before, during and after watching the 2017 biopic All Eyez On Me!
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POST-GAME: Rap Beef and the Saga of Kendrick Vs Drake
Jonathan returns to discuss the legendary Rap Beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar! To write in, e-mail at [email protected]!
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What Does Modern Romance Fiction Say About Us?
Don and Harry talk Modern Romance hot off TikTok, bookstores and film. To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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Vibe Check 2024 and Romance Genre Pre-Game
The guys talk Trump Trial, Election 2024 and preview the discussion for next episode! To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
The Next Dimension returns to give thanks and fond farewells to the mangaka master, Akira Toriyama.
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...But Are the X-Men ACTUALLY Political?
This week, Peter joins to discuss the X-Men!
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Does Media Present Real World Topics and Historical Tragedies Well?
This week the guys look at four examples of media covering real world issues and historical events. Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Amazing Spider-Man, Futurama and the 2013 Mark Wahlberg film Patriot's Day are all featured. To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]!
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2024 Election Preview
This week, Donovan and Harrison take the nation's temperature on the 2024 presidential election
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Learning More and More from Steven Segal (The Patriot Commentary)
The guys return to the teachings of Steven Segal, studying his politics (?), pandemic procedure (??) and approach to dealing with Neo-Nazis (???) in 1998's The Patriot! To write in, email at [email protected]!
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Year End Review 2023 Part II
The epic two-part saga concludes with an epic runtime, but what else can you expect when it's finally time to dish about Spider-Man and Godzilla? Also, Barbie, Chill Kill, Blue Beetle, Killers of the Flower Moon, blaxploitation, and the worst anime of all time! What do you think? How did 2023's entertainment stack up to previous years?
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Year End Review 2023 Part I
Join Donovan M.G. and Harrison J.C. in recounting the year's biggest hits, and one particular hit to the groin. But whose? Tune in to find out, and stay tuned for the grand finale!
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Hosts Donovan Grant and Harrison Chute seek to attack life's most frustrating queries head-on in an effort to reach the much sought-after egalitarian society through the most simple yet difficult forms of education: communication!
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